Saturday, August 1, 2015

Brightest and Best By Olivia Newport


The collapse of a schoolhouse puts pressure on Amish families and their long-held educational values. Ella Hilty anticipates marrying Gideon Wittner and becoming a mother to his children. In a whirling clash of values, Ella seeks the solid ground that seems to have slipped away. Margaret Simpson, an English schoolteacher, wonders if she is losing her last chance at love. As the local authorities draw lines in the sand, Margaret puts romance at risk one final time. All eyes turn to Ella to make a sacrifice and accept a challenge that can bring unity to the Amish and understanding to the English.

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Olivia Newport's novels twist through time to find where faith and passions meet. She chases joy in Colorado, where daylilies grow as tall as she is. Her husband and two twenty-something children provide welcome distraction from the people stomping through her head on their way into her books.

Written with such grace, a romance not soon forgotten. Newport has a way of writing about the Amish that makes one think she just might be Amish not English.
I loved the storyline as well as the characters. you can not put this book down once you get started.
I had to know if they were going to rebuild the school house and if not what the reason for not rebuilding was. I was so into this book.
I hope that you enjoyed it as much as I did.
I gave this book 5 stars and recommend it. It is book three in the Amish Turns of Time series I would recommend the whole series.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.

12 comments:

  1. I HAVE to read tgis series after reading this post I haven't even heard of this author before Mary. This sounds wonderful . Thanks

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  2. I am sure I will love it. You have not lead me wrong yet when you suggest a book. Thank you for another great review

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  3. It is so wonderful to read a book that just captivates your imagination so much you feel like you are part of the story. This sounds like a book that will do that. Buying it now. Thanks

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  4. There are not many authors that can write with grace. This sound like a book for me. Thank you Mary.

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  5. This is the first time that you said a book was written with grace so it's got to be good

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  6. I do love my Amish books. This one sounds really good.

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  7. I love a GOOD romance. I am going to get it now

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  8. This sounds so good. I am ready to read it. Thank you Mary for sharing

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  9. This is definitely a book I will be getting! Loved your review Mary!

    Blessings!
    Judy B

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  10. I really do like the sound of this book ,it sounds Awesome . Love love love your reviews 1st think I usually look at . Blessings DanaGirl

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  11. I really do like the sound of this book ,it sounds Awesome . Love love love your reviews 1st think I usually look at . Blessings DanaGirl

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