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About the Book Book: Amish Wanderer Author: Laura V. Hilton Genre: Amish Romance Release Date: February 14 Bethany Weiss is ready to leave town. Tongues haven’t stopped clacking in Jamesport, MO, since her daed, the bishop, was admitted to a mental hospital after hurting their small Amish community. But her sharpest wounds Bethany hides from prying eyes, quietly biding her time until she can take a chance at a new life—away from Jamesport and away from God. Silas Beiler was kicked out of his own home. Dogged by a rough childhood and a family who blames him for each new disaster, he begins hitchhiking across the country, sleeping in barns where he can, working for food when possible—headed for Pennsylvania in the hope of some stability. When Bethany spies a man asleep in the hayloft, she first fears the return of an unwelcome suitor. But when it is Silas who turns and speaks, the memories flood back: a happy summer six years ago full of lemonade, long walks, and budding courtship. Now, however, those months of bliss seem naïve and idyllic. Was their old love strong enough to overcome new pain? Or will hurt and rejection continue to haunt their path? My Review This story follow Bethany, the bishop's daughter. She has had alot of difficult situations in her past and would love to leave her home area for a fresh start somewhere else where no one knows anything about her. Then enters Silas who seems to be running from difficulties in his life. I found this book to be much different from any other Amish books I have read in that it dealt with some very intense situations. Would not recommend this for any preteen or early teen readers. Through the story Bethany and Silas both struggle with learning to wait on God and not doing the easy way of things on their own. Many twists came up in the story but glad it seemed to have a fairly happy ending. I was given a free copy of this book but was not required to give a favorable review. The opinion of this book is my honest thoughts on it. About the AuthorLaura V. Hilton Amish fiction lovers responded positively and immediately to Laura V. Hilton’s debut novel, Patchwork Dreams, when she burst on the scene in 2009 with her unique series, The Amish of Seymour, set in the tiny town of Seymour, in Webster County, Missouri. Fans of the genre immediately recognized Hilton’s insider knowledge, not only of the Webster County community, but Amish culture in general. Her natural speech and writing patterns, she says, are uniquely “Amish,” acquired from her Amish maternal grandparents. The Amish of Seymour, includes Patchwork Dreams, A Harvest of Hearts, and Promised to Another. Her second series, The Amish of Webster County, is comprised of Healing Love, Surrendered Love, and Awakened Love. A stand-alone title, A White Christmas in Webster County, was released in September 2014. The Amish of Jamesport includes The Snow Globe, The Postcard and The Birdhouse. In spring 2016 she released The Amish Firefighter with the setting in Jamesport, MO, the same as for The Amish Wanderer. Laura is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and a professional book reviewer. Laura and her husband, Steve, have five children, whom Laura homeschools. The family makes their home in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Blog StopsFebruary 14: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations February 14: Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses February 14: inklings and notions February 15: A Rup Life February 15: D’S QUILTS & BOOKS February 15: Lane Hill House February 16: Daysong Reflections February 16: A Simple Life, really?! February 16: Blogging With Carol February 17: Reading Is My SuperPower February 17: Bigreadersite February 17: Rockin’ My Mom Jeans February 18: Rhonda’s Doings February 18: Jeanette’s Thoughts February 19: A Greater Yes February 19: A Holland Reads February 20: Connie’s History Classroom February 20: Blossoms and Blessings February 21: Eat, Read, Teach, Blog February 21: Mom Is Forever February 22: A Baker’s Perspective February 22: Splashes of Joy February 23: Moments Dipped in Ink February 23: Carpe Diem February 24: Pause for Tales February 24: Quiet Quilter February 25: For The Love of Books February 25: Donna’s BookShelf February 26: Christian Bookaholic February 26: Chas Ray’s Book Nerd Corner February 27: Giveaway Lady February 27: Autism Mom Giveaway To celebrate her tour, Laura is giving away Amish Wanderer, Patchwork Dreams (Amish of Seymour #1), Snow Globe (Amish of Jamesport #1), a 10 x 17” canvas banner: “Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly” (Micah 6:8), and Abba Scripture Candle (3” natural, clean-burning wax, scented) – “With God All Things Are Possible”! Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/b0d8
3 Comments
Debi Smith
2/27/2017 10:44:08 pm
Awesome giveaway. I too am an autism mom.
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Deb R.
2/28/2017 02:37:01 pm
I'm loving all the interesting reviews of Amish Wanderer.
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Nancy Burgess
3/9/2017 08:07:15 pm
This book sounds so good can't wait to read it.
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