Description
For the Amish of Pontotoc, Mississippi, faith and family are everything—even when they pose the greatest challenge . . .
Gracie Glick is known for being the helpful one, always available for a relative in need. But now that she’s longing for a home and family of her own, it’s time to help herself. With few eligible men in Pontotoc, Gracie’s choices, and her time, are limited. So she takes a bold leap of faith: she proposes to Matthew Byler, a handsome, recently widowed, father of five. It’s not until after they’re married that Gracie learns Matthew doesn’t want more children . . .
With his grief still fresh, and his children needing care while he tends to his farm, Gracie is the answer to Matthew’s prayers. But a marriage in name only suits him fine. And when he finally tells Gracie the dismaying reason why, they must decide whether to continue
together—or apart. It’s a choice that will force them both to look deeper into their hearts than ever before . . .
Praise for Amy Lillard and her Wells Landing novels
“An inspirational story of romance, faith, and trust . . . will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis.”
—Library Journal on Caroline’s Secret
“Fans of inspirational romance will appreciate Lillard’s vivid characters and positive message.”
My Review:
I loved this book. Gracie would be a person that I’d want as a close friend. She’s quiet, but funny, loving, and loyal. Gracie has been desperately wanting a family of her own. Matthew is a widower trying to take care of his children on his own. Her impulsive marriage proposal to Matthew Byler seems to Gracie to be one of her most embarrassing moments. But Matthew desperately needs a mother to take care of his four boys and baby daughter, and after some thought, decides to take Gracie up on her proposal. Because of some miscommunication before they marry, they begin their marriage with conflicting expectations.
There are some amusing, heartwarming moments with Gracie and the four boys. There’s also some more serious moments as Matthew struggles with the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death, and Gracie and Matthew need to resolve their own marriage expectations. I was at times very aggravated at Matthew and wanting to push Gracie forward a little bit more. This is one of Amy Lillard’s best books yet, and I’m hoping that we’ll see more of this family in another book.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.