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Review of ”Magdelena’s Choice” by Molly Jebber—A Celebrate Lit Book Tour with a giveaway!

Magdelena’s Choice

Magdelena's Choice

About the Book

Book: Magdelena’s Choice

Author: Molly Jebber

Genre: AMISH HISTORICAL ROMANCE

Release date: January 25, 2022

9-10-2021 Magdelena's Choice_Jebber_final from Kensington

As the daughter of a wealthy rancher, Magdelena Beachy may not truly need her job at the Amish Charm Bakery, but she enjoys tending to customers, be they neighbors or curious Englischers. Only one thing would make life sweeter, and that’s if Toby Schlabach would court her. It’s not just his dimples and smile that warm Magdelena’s heart—she admires his kindness and values. Yet she worries their chance may slip away . . .

With his daed ill and his mother and sister depending on him, Toby can’t yet offer Magdelena the future she deserves. But even as he nears his goal, he learns her father has arranged a match with another suitor. Magdelena risks shunning if she goes against her family. Choosing a path will take courage as well as faith—in God’s plan, and in this steadfast, tender love . . .

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About the Author

8-24-2019 good pic Molly purple suit

Molly Jebber is a best-selling and award-winning author of Amish Historical Romance. Molly’s books have been featured in Publisher’s Weekly Best Ten lists, USA Today’s HEA, featured in live video on Naples News, many media outlets across the U.S. You’ll find her books on most stores the first three months of their release across the U.S, UK, Canada, and more. She’s been interviewed on television, and she’s a touring speaker for Women’s Christian Connection, other women’s professional organizations, and she offers presentations on writing, agent or no agent, publishing, and marketing. She also speaks about the Amish lifestyles and traditions. She says the most rewarding part about writing stories is meeting wonderful readers who become friends through social media and at her speaking events. Please visit her website: http://www.mollyjebber.com for a full list of her books, speaking events and recipes.

She loves God, her family, and friends and Florida sunshine. She says yes to swimming, the beach, golf, and time with her family and friends, and no to coconut, onions, and skydiving!

More from Molly

Magdelena faces difficult decisions when having a difference of opinion with her parents. If she goes against them, she’ll face serious consequences.  Sometimes we have family situations that arise, and they require us to search our heart for how to deal with them. Toby also faces hardship, tragedy, and being judged wrongly by others. Toby and Magdelena are sure God has a plan for their lives, but they’re not sure if they are following his will. They pray for guidance. You’ll enjoy their friends and how they come into play in this story. We all have friends we love, and memories we make with them. They root for us. The same goes for this couple. You’ll wonder what will happen next, and just when you think things are better, something else happens. I hope you enjoy the story. Don’t forget to sign up for a chance to win the grand prize at the end of this tour!

My Review:

I’ve enjoyed all the books in the “Amish Charm Bakery” series and Magdelena’s story was quite interesting. Author Molly Jebber has given us an intriguing storyline set in the year 1914.  It highlights the Amish tradition of those times that involved arranged marriages.  


The two main characters, Magdelena and Toby, are faithful and caring Amish young people who deeply love both God and their families.  Their love for each other is strong and they look forward to the day that Toby will be in a position financially to ask Magdelena’s father for permission for them to marry.  However, her father has his sights set on another young Amish man, Zach, who seems to be in a better financial situation to provide for Magdelena.  Her father proceeds to arrange a marriage between Magdelena and Zach. Facing a heart-breaking situation, Magdelena makes a choice that has a great impact on both she and Toby, as well as their families.

There are so many ways a story like this could go and I appreciated the way that the author allowed these characters to make honorable choices throughout the book.  It’s a wonderful story that has strong themes of faith, hope, and love in times of adversity.  This book kept me turning pages to see the results of Magdelena’s choice and it’s now one of my favorite books by this author.


I voluntarily received a copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

Blog Stops

The Avid Reader, January 29

Bizwings Blog, January 29

Bigreadersite, January 30

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 30

She Lives To Read, January 31

Texas Book-aholic, January 31

Lighthouse Academy Blog, February 1 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)

Inklings and notions, February 1

For Him and My Family, February 2

Simple Harvest Reads, February 2 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, February 3

Older & Smarter?, February 4

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 4

deb’s Book Review, February 5

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, February 5

Locks, Hooks and Books, February 6

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, February 7

SusanLovesBooks, February 7

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, February 8

Connie’s History Classroom, February 9

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, February 10 (Spotlight)

Splashes of Joy, February 10

Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, February 11

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Molly is giving away the grand prize of a $75 Amazon gift!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/193cb/magdelena-s-choice-celebration-tour-giveaway

12 Comments

  1. Kay Garrett

    Thank you for your review on “Magdelena’s Choice” by Molly Jebber and for being part of the Celebrate Lit blog tour.

    This is an author that never disappoints. She tells a story with a thread of faith that you can’t help but want to keep reading once you pick it up. Can’t wait for the opportunity to read this one – which most definitely is on my TBR list.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

  2. Eva Millien

    Magdelena’s Choice sounds like a great book for me to read, thanks for sharing it with me! Thanks, She Lives to Read, for sharing your review! Have a spectacular week!

  3. Sonja

    I love the antique stove in the background. We had one in our basement in Minnesota. That brings back a lot of memories! Love Molly’s books.

  4. Roxanne C.

    This was a very informative review, and I know understand more about the background of the storyline. It sounds like a wonderful book.

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