PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
Two years after exchanging her first love letters with Gideon Petersheim, Dixie Yoder tucks his notes into her pocket quilt and travels from Pinecraft to Holmes County, hopeful for a future together
Their relationship blossoms until the auctioneer has surgery to remove a cyst from his vocal cords. Complications from the procedure interfere with his healing, leaving him searching for his passions and purpose. Instead of leaning on Dixie through this tough time, Gideon pushes her away and turns his back on God..
Frustrated and heartbroken, Dixie is torn between staying in Ohio with the new friends she has grown to love or returning to Pinecraft to nurse a broken heart. Knowing what he’s losing, Gideon must fight through the anger to find his way back to her. But is he too late?
My Review:
This is a sweet and thoughtful Amish story that was a delight to read. Gideon and Dixie’s transition from a long-distance romance through letters to a real, in-person romance doesn’t go as smoothly as either of them had hoped or planned. Several unexpected difficulties met them along the way. Not only was the strength of their relationship tested, but also the depth of their trust in God. The characters of Gideon and Dixie come to life in this book, and following their journey was interesting. But as I was reading their story, I was reminded that God is also at work in my own life. The theme of “trusting in God at all times” shines all throughout the storyline.
This book is encouraging, entertaining reading. Laurie Stroup Smith has become one of my favorite Amish authors. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Laurie Stroup Smith is the author of The Pocket Quilt Series. While writing Amish fiction and contemporary romance, Laure strives to inspire readers to serve others. She writes full-time and lives with her husband and their two daughters in Cincinnati. Newsletter: https://www.lauriestroupsmith.com/home/
You, Patti Stevenson, have made me want to read almost strictly Amish Fiction! I look forward to sweet love stories! Thank you for this review!