Publisher Description:
Book 2 in the Creektown Discoveries series.
Antique Store Owners Offer Romance Advice to a Smitten Carpenter
Welcome to Sugarcreek, Ohio, where the Amish schoolteacher has a determined admirer. Tragically losing her parents as a child, Lisa Miller has grown up being afraid of loving and losing. She dedicates herself to teaching at an Amish schoolhouse and helping the grandparents who raised her, all the while avoiding the advances of newcomer Paul Herchberger. Paul enjoys antiques and meets Orley Troyer while looking for unique old milk bottles at yard sales. Orley and his wife offer prayers and advice as Paul tries to reach Lisa’s closed heart. But when secrets are revealed, will Lisa use them as an excuse to close herself off again?
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My Review:
In this second book of the series, author Wanda Brunstetter takes the reader back to Sugarcreek, Ohio. She gives us the compelling story of Lisa Miller, a young Amish schoolteacher who has experienced great loss in her life. Lisa’s whole goal in life is to never experience that type of hurt again. She finds it easier to focus completely on school and helping her grandparents. She has no intention of forming many friendships and has no plans to marry. Paul Herschberger has recently moved to Sugarcreek to work with his uncle. Paul finds that he wants to get to know Lisa and become her friend, but Lisa is afraid to begin even a friendship with him. It’s going to take the all the wisdom and planning of Lisa’s grandparents, as well as shop owners Orley and Lois Troyer, to bring them together. But Paul has a secret he has not shared with Lisa, and it may ruin all their efforts to bring he and Lisa together.
I immediately liked Paul in this book. His caring and compassionate attitude was a bright light all throughout the story. It took me longer to warm up to Lisa. Although I had great sympathy for her losses, she wasn’t an easy person to like at the beginning of this story because of her complete inward focus on herself and her emotions. I love the characters of Orley and Lois, and look forward to seeing them in another book in this series.
This is another good book by this author. It’s not my favorite book among the many that she’s written, but it held my interest to the end of the story.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About Wanda E. Brunstetter
Wanda Brunstetter is an award-winning romance novelist who has led millions of readers to lose their heart in the Amish life. She is the author of almost 90 books with more than 10 million copies sold. Many of her books have landed on the top bestseller lists, including the New York Times, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and CBD. Wanda is considered one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre, and her work has been covered by national publications, including Time Magazine and USA Today.
Wanda’s fascination with the Amish culture developed when she met her husband, Richard, who grew up in a Mennonite church, and whose family has a Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Meeting her new Mennonite sister-in-laws caused Wanda to yearn for the simpler life. In their travels, she and her husband have become close friends with many Amish people across America. Wanda’s desire to explore their culture increased when she discovered that her great-great grandparents were part of the Anabaptist faith.
All of Wanda’s novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Many of her books are well-read and trusted by the Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
Wanda’s primary attraction to the Amish is their desire to live a devout Christian life that strives to honor God, work hard, and maintain close family ties. Whenever she visits her Amish friends, Wanda finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties, which is in stark contrast to the chaos and busyness that plagues so many modern “Englishers.” Time and time again, Wanda loses her heart in the Amish life, and she hopes her readers will, too. For more information, visit: www.WandaBrunstetter.com
