Litfuse Blog Tour: Unbreakable

Author: Nancy Mehl

Genre: Amish, life, mystery

Series: Road to Kingdom

Number in series: 2^nd

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 8

Type: Fiction

Number of pages: 330

Time period: Present

My overall opinion: Nancy Mehl masterfully present the struggles of an Amish community who are being harassed. This book contained some very exciting and thrilling passages, and a good ribbon on suspense was woven throughout. The first person method of writing didn’t really work for me, though…it felt a little forced at times, with more “telling” than “showing” (and everyone knows a fundamental rule of writing is show, don’t tell). So I didn’t love this book like I’d hoped to. It’s probably most enjoyable if you read the first book in the series, Inescapable, first – I haven’t had opportunity to yet, but would like to someday. I’m certainly not opposed to giving Mehl another try! All in all – this book wasn’t for me, but it had a good concept behind the story, and I don’t doubt that some people would love it.
**Litfuse Publicity Group supplied me with this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to post a positive review, nor was I paid in any way other than the book.**
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A Quilt for Jenna

Author: Patrick E. Craig

Genre: Amish, life, family

Series: Apple Creek Dreams

Number in series: 1^st

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9

Type: Fiction

Number of pages: 300

Time period: Present

Passage from book:

My overall opinion: I was most pleasantly surprised by this book! I had received it at least a week before I read it, but put it off…”just another Amish book. And why did I request it for review again?” But then, I finally picked it up – talk about happy amazement! This book is so much more than the cover promises. The writing is hands down brilliant, the story is heart-moving, the excitement almost paralyzing, and it is all around a wonderful story of, as a reviewer before me said, “sacrifice… and forgiveness.” I encourage you to try it even if Amish fiction isn’t usually your thing! Trust me, you’ll probably forget it even an Amish book – well, maybe not quite, but it isn’t blaringly obvious like in some books. The cover may not excite or interest you, but the story…oh so good.

**Harvest House Publishers supplied me with this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to post a positive review, nor was I paid in any way other than the book.**

Almost Amish

Author: Kathryn Cushman

Genre: Amish, life

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 8

Type: Fiction

Number of pages: 327

Time period: Present

My overall opinion: A fascinating book that turned out to be simply riveting! It’s about a reality show…a family goes to live like the Amish for a summer, and what an experience it turns out to be! I guarantee, you’ll be hooked for the whole book. Try it! I didn’t love it, but yeah…it was cool.

The Struggle

Author: Wanda Brunstetter

Genre: Amish, life

Series: Kentucky Brothers

Number in series: 3^rd

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 8.5

Type: Fiction

Number of pages: 375

Time period: Present

My overall opinion: Classically Brunstetter! Good, clean, and easy to read. A good ending for the Kentucky Brothers series!

The Healing

Author: Wanda Brunstetter

Genre: Romance, life, Amish

Series: Kentucky Brothers

Number in series: 2nd

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9

Type: Fiction

Number of pages: 376

Time period: Present

Passage from book: “ “Penny, look out!” Esther shouted. It was too late. Lucky bumped the sled, and Penny screamed as her hat flew off. The sled flipped over, and Penny landed at the base of a tree with a horrible thud! Esther raced down the hill and dropped to her knees beside Penny, who was laying facedown in the snow. Lucky stood over her, whimpering. Esther pushed the dog aside and quickly turned Penny over. “Ach, my!” she gasped when she saw blood oozing out of a gash in the little girl’s forehead.

My overall opinion: It was a wonderful book and I’m so glad I got to read it! It’s a touching Amish romance that I highly recommend. If you’ve enjoyed other books by Wanda Brunstetter, then you will definitely want to read this one as soon as possible!

**I was sent a free copy of the book by the author in exchange for a review. I have reviewed this book honestly, and am receiving no other compensation.**

The Harvest of Grace

Author: Cindy Woodsmall

Genre: Romance, life, Amish

Series: Ada's House series

Number in series: 3rd

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 8.5

Type: Fiction

Number of pages: 352

Time period: Present

Main characters: Aaron, Sylvia, characters/couples from previous books

My overall opinion: I enjoyed it! I would have liked it even more, I think, had I read the first book first, but this book was certainly worth the read. A very sweet story.

Each character of the book was one that I could fully empathize with. Each was described enough that I really got to know them. I loved how strong Sylvia was and how determined both Sylvia and Aaron were. Their trust in God was clearly evident by the end of the book.

While I wish that it had been possible for me to read the first two books first, this one was a book that I greatly enjoyed, despite not having read the others yet. I think that especially anyone who's read those first two (namely, The Hope of Refuge and The Bridge of Peace) would love this one, since you get a little continuation of the stories in those books.

I recommend this book to anyone with a love for Amish romance and sweet love stories.

To read a short synopsis, and see the Cover Focus, click here!

**I received a free copy of the book from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group in return for an honest review. The thoughts and opinions here expressed are my own.**

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The Journey

Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter

Genre: Romance, life, Amish

Series: Kentucky Brothers

Number in series: 1st

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9.5

Type: Fiction

Number of pages: 381

Time period: Present

Main characters: Titus, Suzanne, Phoebe

Passage from book: Titus Fisher liked horses, dogs, and shoofly pie. What he didn't like was a cat that scratched, and a woman he couldn't trust. Today he'd dealt with both.

My overall opinion: Great book! I absolutely loved it! And now I have to wait until fall for the sequel to come out...recommended. :) Oh, and it uses the same characters from the Daughters of Lancaster County series. That's fun. :) Well, not the same characters, but siblings of characters.

White Christmas Pie

Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter

Genre: Romance, Amish

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 8.5

Type: Fiction

Number of pages: 300

Time period: Present

Main characters: Karen, Will, Leroy, Vonda, Mary Jane, Nathan

Exciting events: Buggy crash!

My overall opinion: I bought this one and am not sorry I did! It's definitely worth the time it takes to read it.