*I received a free copy of this book through Zondervan Fiction on Netgalley in exchange for my honest review, All the review opinions below are my own :)
An Amish Heirloom
Four Novellas by authors Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Kelly Irvin.
I was so pumped to get a chance to review this book, written by four of my favorite authors. I've read each of their novels before and love how they always interlock these shorter stories into their regular novel storylines. You get to hear about secondary character's lives, the same Amish community and how connected everyone is inside...
A Legacy of Love by Amy Clipston
Description: Local volunteer firefighter Leon King agrees to repair his ex-girlfriend Susie Bontrager’s grandparents’ antique rocking chairs for her future home with her fiance and is forced to acknowledge that his feelings for her have not quite gone away. As Susie spends time with Leon, she begins to recognize she is marrying the wrong man for all the wrong reasons.
My Review: In A Legacy Of Love, we get to see another member of the volunteer firefighter squadron we hear so much about throughout Amy Clipston's books. Recognizing characters from other novels like Jamie King (another volunteer firefighter starring in another novel) is always fun, and I love Leon and Susie's story - one that's relatable for any couple. Once you find that one true love, nobody else can hold a candle to them.
The Cedar Chest by Beth Wiseman
Description: Decades after inheriting her great grandmother’s cedar chest, Emma Fisher decides to pry it open only to discover a beautiful love story in the form of letters between her great-grandparents. But as Emma immerses herself in their story, family secrets are revealed, and she must decide whether to share them to preserve family history or honor her great-grandparents’ decision to leave them hidden.
My Review: This was absolutely my favorite story in the book. Getting a glimpse into these old letters the characters read and how it coincides with their own coincidences is such a thrill! Especially since the letters have some pretty shocking truths in them - and a really exciting story! Couldn't put this one down for long, and I'm sure you'll feel the same way!
The Treasured Book by Kathleen Fuller
Description: For the past two years, Shane Broyles has felt God leading him to join the Amish. He’s staying with his friends Noah and Ivy Schlabach in Birch Creek, OH, where he is reunited with Lucy Fisher, an old friend of Noah’s family. Shane and Lucy have never revealed their feelings for each other, but when they stumble upon an antique Bible at a flea market, they feel drawn to each other and to the mystery of the contents found within.
My Review: This story was a romance all the way through! I absolutely love it when Amish fiction authors bring 'Englishers' into the story and especially love it when they join the Amish faith for love. I won't reveal whether this character actually does in the end, but Shane has a big-city life to leave with a lot of success. Moving from New York to Birch Creek is a big step and I love how this story progresses from two old friends to two people realizing they could be more, despite differences.
The Midwife’s Dream by Kelly Irvin
Description: Iris Beachy serves as a midwife in her district where she longs for a family of her own. When her friend’s brother Mahon Kurtz seeks her help in delivering the baby of two young teenagers who have sought refuge in their town, they begin to see each other in a different light. Unprepared for parenthood, the young couple leaves their baby girl behind in an antique crib quilt resembling the one destined for Iris when she becomes a mother. Mahon and Iris come together to take care of the baby as they try to find her parents, and they begin to see new possibilities for their future.
My Review: Once again we get to peek into the lives of secondary characters, this time in Kelly Irvin's book Upon A Spring Breeze. Main character Aidan ended leaving his fiance Iris for Bess in the novel, and in this story, we get to see Iris's story unfolding. It's really a beautiful love story about two old best friends, patience, and forgiveness. I love Iris's character as she gets through one storm of emotions after another and still stays strong. Also loved the buggy ride in chapter 8 - the conversation will have you laughing at times!
My Review: Once again we get to peek into the lives of secondary characters, this time in Kelly Irvin's book Upon A Spring Breeze. Main character Aidan ended leaving his fiance Iris for Bess in the novel, and in this story, we get to see Iris's story unfolding. It's really a beautiful love story about two old best friends, patience, and forgiveness. I love Iris's character as she gets through one storm of emotions after another and still stays strong. Also loved the buggy ride in chapter 8 - the conversation will have you laughing at times!
If you'd like to grab up a print or e-book copy of this book, you can find it on Amazon, BN or Indie Bookstore. I just know you'll be glad you did!
