Publisher Description
Back and broke in Stoney Ridge, Jimmy Fisher has coasted as long as he could through life on charm, good looks, and deep-set dimples. They always worked just fine for him–until they didn’t. His smile has no effect on the violet-eyed beauty he met at the Bent N’ Dent, the one with that stunning horse. She’s offered him a job, but nothing else.
The last thing Sylvie Schrock King needs around Rising Star Farm is a grown boy working for her, especially her neighbor Edith’s son. The woman holds a serious grudge against Sylvie and her son, and hiring Jimmy Fisher will only fan the flames of Edith’s rancor. But Sylvie is desperate for help on the farm, and Jimmy understands horses like no one else.
While Jimmy’s lazy smile and teasing ways steal Sylvie’s heart, Edith is working on a way to claim her land. Has Sylvie made another terrible mistake? Or is it too late to outfox the fox? More importantly . . . just who is the fox?
Writing with both wit and warmth, Fisher delivers a supremely satisfying conclusion to the popular Deacon’s Family series.
My Review:
Suzanne Woods Fisher is one of my favorite Amish authors, and I have particularly loved the “The Deacon’s Family” series. It was fun to return to this community that I’ve come to love and learn more about the lives of the characters there. This story features the characters of Jimmy Fisher and Sylvie Schrock. Both seem somewhat “stuck” in their circumstances, and moving forward for both of them is a struggle. Edith Lapp, Jimmy’s mother, makes matters much worse than they need to be, and both Jimmy and Sylvie have to take some steps forward in faith to find the future that God has for them.
The storyline I enjoyed most in this book, however, was that of Luke and Izzy Schrock. Luke’s experiences as a deacon made me smile. Izzy’s struggle to have a baby and her longing to know her birth father touched my heart. The themes of this book are trusting God and His guidance even when you can’t see your next step; forgiving one another; and always finding ways to share God’s love with others. There’s a miracle or two that happen in this story that delighted me. I realize that this is the conclusion of this particular series, but I’m hoping there’s more stories coming from Stoney Ridge.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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About Suzanne Woods Fisher: Suzanne Woods Fisher loves stories worth telling about people worth remembering. With over a million copies of her book sold worldwide, this bestselling, award-winning author of more than 30 books is always on the lookout for the unsung hero with an untold story. Readers are invited to stop by Suzanne's website at: www.suzannewoodsfisher.com
