Book description from Amazon:
For the Amish of Pontotoc, Mississippi, faith can open minds—and hearts—to create surprising bonds for a lifetime . . .
“Independent-minded Leah Gingerich has always been outspoken. And even though she is now a progressive Mennonite, she’s rediscovering the joys of family traditions back in her Amish hometown. Yet she can’t help but clash with her handsome new Amish neighbor, Jamie Stoltzfus. He’s too hard-headed and old-line to see that his traumatized young nephew, Peter, needs faith and help—or that a woman who stands up to him may be what he needs to heal . . .
After a devastating tragedy, Jamie moved to Pontotoc with his nephew for a fresh start. Holding fast to his beliefs is the only way he feels he can aid Peter—and himself. But somehow, Leah’s freethinking ways and feisty challenges are sparking a happiness he’s never felt before. Soon, Jamie can’t imagine his life without her. But are their differences ultimately too great to overcome—or can love bridge their way to a future together?”
My review:
Amy Lillard has written another captivating story set in the small Amish community of Pontotoc, Mississippi. This is the second novel in this series, but it works well as a stand alone book. I instantly connected with the characters in this book. Leah and Jamie’s story includes heartache and regret, but both are moving forward to make a fresh start. Leah’s desire is to serve her community and her family. Jamie’s focus is helping his young nephew adjust to the loss of his parents. As their relationship grows, they face the difficulty of resolving their religious differences, as Leah is Mennonite and Jamie is Amish. I was invested in this story from the beginning and kept reading to see if they could find a way to reconcile their beliefs and be able to marry. I loved the character of Leah, and am hoping that she plays a part in future books in this series.
A clean, sweet story with no foul language or embarrassing scenes to mar the story. Amy Lillard’s fans will love this series.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.