Publisher Description:
Welcome to charming Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, where bestselling author Ophelia London will bring you on a moving and unforgettable journey through faith, forgiveness, and ultimately love.
Everything changed for Esther Miller with the death of her beloved fiancé, Jacob. Even years later, she still struggles with her faith and purpose in the small, tight-knit Amish village of Honey Brook—especially now that her younger sister is getting married. All she wants is to trust in the Lord to help her find peace…but peace is the last thing she gets when Lucas, Jacob’s wayward older brother, returns to town.
Lucas Brenneman has been harboring a secret for years—the real reason he never returned from Rumspringa and the truth behind his brother Jacob’s death. Honey Brook still calls to him, but he knows his occupation as a physician’s assistant must take precedence. With sweet and beautiful Esther he finds a comfort he’s never known, and he feels like anything is possible…even forgiveness. But she was Jacob’s bride-to-be first. And if she knew the truth, would she ever truly open her heart to him?
My Review:
This is a heart-touching story about Esther Miller, a young Amish woman who is eagerly preparing for her wedding. Her life takes a tragic turn when her beloved Jacob passes away suddenly and leaves Esther deeply mourning his loss and the life they could have had together. Her faith in God and His goodness is shaken to its core, and she struggles silently with all her unanswered questions. Jacob’s older brother, Lucas, left his Amish home when he was sixteen. His return to Honey Brook shows that Lucas is struggling with questions of his own. As the two renew their friendship, they discover that God is faithful to give them the answers they are seeking, if they will only turn to Him.
I loved the characters of Esther and Jacob. Both are good people who work to serve and help others. It was easy for me to cheer Esther on to finding her faith again, and to dream a new dream of a future filled with hope and love. There’s some good lessons for all of us in this story about trusting God with our future and depending on Him during the difficult times in our lives.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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About Ophelia London
USA Today bestselling author Ophelia London was born and raised among the redwood trees in beautiful northern California. Once she was fully educated, she decided to settle in Florida, but her car broke down in Texas and she’s lived in Dallas ever since. A cupcake and treadmill aficionado (obviously those things are connected), she spends her time watching arthouse movies and impossibly trashy TV, while living vicariously through the characters she writes. Ophelia is the author of the Sugar City series, including WIFE FOR THE WEEKEND and KISSING HER CRUSH; AIMEE & THE HEARTTHROB; CHALK LINES & LIPSTICK; DEFINITELY, MAYBE IN LOVE; the Abby Road series; and the Perfect Kisses series. Visit her at ophelialondon.com. But don’t call when The Vampire Diaries (or Dawson’s Creek) is on.