Saturday, November 24, 2012

Patchwork Dreams By Laura Hilton

Ever since returning from her rumspringa pregnant and unwed, Becky Troyer has been a pariah in her Amish community in Missouri. Even after the young mother confesses her sin and rejoins the church, her peers continue to shun her, and she despairs the unlikelihood of marrying for love. It seems that her only hope is to eventually marry a widower with a family of his own.

Becky's world changes when Jacob Miller arrives at her family's farm with the understanding that he will help with chores during the summer and then return to Pennsylvania. What Jacob does not know is that his father, who disapproves of Jacob's sweetheart, Susie, sent him away as part of a plan to introduce new blood into the Amish community of Seymour. In addition to his work around the farm, Jacob undertakes the task of cheering up the lovely yet listless Becky, inviting her to various youth gatherings and offering her the only unconditional friendship she's known.

As their relationship grows, the two find themselves inexplicably drawn to each other. Will Becky and Jacob overcome their insecurities and self–doubts so that their love can grow, or will Jacob keep his pledge to Susie and turn his back on Becky, as so many others have done?
 
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Laura Hilton graduated with a business degree from Ozarka Technical College in Melbourne, Arkansas. A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, she is a professional book reviewer for the Christian market, with more than a thousand reviews published on the Web. Prior to Patchwork Dreams and A Harvest of Hearts, books one and two in her Amish of Seymour series with Whitaker House, she published two novels with Treble Heart Books, Hot Chocolate and Shadows of the Past, as well as several devotionals. Laura and her husband, Steve, have five children, whom Laura homeschools. The family makes their home in Arkansas. To learn more about Laura, read her reviews, and find out about her upcoming releases, readers may visit her blog at http://lighthouse–academy.blogspot.com.

Wow. Laura Hilton is a  new voice in the Amish literature world to be reckoned with. In book one of the Amish of Seymour I was swept off my feet. I really enjoyed the story and when it ended I could not wait to open book two.
I think this is a must read for Amish book lovers, I highly recommend this book.
5 stars for sure!
 
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher.

8 comments:

  1. Laura is a fabulous author. I had not read any of her books until Healing Love, but that book was one of the best! I'd love to win a copy of this book. I intend to follow Laura's writing, and read all of her books! Thanks, Mary!

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  2. Great review Mary!! Laura is not only a great author but also a very caring person. I have only read one book, Healing Love. This book has me hooked on her as an author. I love her style of writing. It draws you in to the story so much so that when the book ends you want to read more. I would love to win this book.

    Thanks
    Cathy Weber
    Cdweber20@hotmail.com

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  3. This book sounds very, very interesting to me. I would love to win this one. I have not read any of her books yet, but this one sounds like a good one to start with.

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  4. Mary this was an awsome review looks like a very good read thanks for sharing I cant wait to get a copy.

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  5. Another great review, Thanks Mary

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  6. Mary this was a great review Im going to order my copy from Amazon thank you for sharing this one.

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  7. I want to read more already. going to have to check this one out.

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  8. Another author I haven't had the pleasure of reading her books. I love the review Mary, I would love to read this book sounds like a great story

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