Friday, July 7, 2017

A Letter From Lancaster County By Kate Lloyd




Two Sisters Get a Second Chance at Life and Love

Angela
Her mother's untimely death, a struggling marriage, a strained relationship with her sister, Rose, and regrets over what might have been haunt her. Despite being a wife and mother, she feels she has little to show for her life.

Rose
Still single, she longs for a husband and children. But Angela has all that and still isn't happy. Rose wants to be closer to her older sister, but she and Angela couldn't be more different. Both strong women, will their sibling rivalry ever end?

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When a letter arrives from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Angela and Rose decide to visit Aunt Silvia, their mother's Mennonite sister, in the heart of Amish country. This vacation could provide the opportunity both sisters need to sort out their issues. And yet instead of finding a new way of connecting with each other, Angela and Rose discover surprising family secrets that add to their strife and threaten Rose's romance with a new beau.

Through it all, the two sisters must find the faith necessary to face their personal problems and allow God to restore hope and healing to their hearts and relationship as only He can.


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Author Kate Lloyd is a passionate observer of human relationships. A native of Baltimore, Kate spends time with family and friends in Lancaster County, PA, the inspiration for her best selling novels Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, and Forever Amish, the third book in the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy. Her newest novel, A Letter from Lancaster County, releases July 1, 2017, and is available for pre-order in paperback.

Kate is a member of the Lancaster County Mennonite Historical Society. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest, the setting for Kate's first novel, A Portrait of Marguerite. Kate studied art, art history, photography, and Italian in college. She's worked a variety of jobs, including car salesman and restaurateur.

For relaxation and fun, Kate enjoys walking with her camera in hand, beachcombing, and playing with her two young grandchildren.

Find out more about Kate Lloyd at her
Website: www.katelloyd.com
Blog: http://katelloyd.com/blog/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/katelloydbooks
Twitter: @KateLloydAuthor
Pinterest: @KateLloydAuthor

Kate loves hearing from readers!


My Thoughts...
Was the letter a love letter? Who could it have been from? This is not your normal Kate Lloyd Amish book. It is a contemporary read not an Amish read. The characters are great and the story flows so well that you will have it read in one sitting and be left wanting more.
I loved Aunt Sylvia and wanted to live with her so bad.  Rose is another favorite of mine, you are going to love her as well.
There is some Amish in the book but it not your typical Amish story this is more about the two English sisters. So all of you who are tired of Amish books don't pass this one up because it is not an Amish book.
I loved this book from page one. It is a 5 star book and one not to be missed. I can't wait for book two Starting from Scratch.
The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.

45 comments:

  1. I would love to read this one. Great review.

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    1. I hope you get a chance to read it soon, Linda!
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  2. oh I am intrigued, I want to know who wrote the letter and what it says. I must read this one.

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    1. Thanks for your interest, Natalie! Hope you enjoy reading it.
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  3. The last series was Amish, my wife said she would be reading this one for sure.

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  4. Glad that you said it's not a typical Amish book. I am tired of all the Amish books being the same. I will order me a copy of this one.

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    1. Thanks, Jean! Mary was correct when she said this is not your typical Amish book.
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  5. I need to know who wrote the letter and what it says. I need to know if the sisters are close and what this is all about. No spoilers here. Love your review.

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  6. I would love to read this one but I bet the library will have a really long wait for it. i may have to visit amazon.

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    1. What would we be without Amazon, Skylar? Wherever you find it, I hope you get a chance to read A Letter from Lancaster County!

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  7. I thought that Kate only wrote Amish? well I will have to check this one out. I love a good romance and she can write really well.

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    1. Thanks so much, Amanda. I hope you enjoy reading it!
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    2. Kate, I can't get over you taking the time to speak to all of us. This is great, you care about your readers. I will be making a point to tell everyone that I can at church tomorrow about your book. You have a new fan for life now.

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  8. I love her books and I am sure I will love this one also.

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    1. Thank you for for generous endorsement, amish lover!
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  9. I have been waiting for her next book. Thank you for sharing with us.

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    1. I hope you enjoy reading it, Mary!
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    2. Mary, e-ail me your mailing address, You are the WINNER! I will have a copy shipped to you as soon as I get your mailing address.

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  10. Of course I want to read this one, your review has left me wondering about that letter. I loved your review Mary. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. I hope you do read and enjoy A Letter from Lancaster County, Emma!
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  11. Great review. I am going to buy it this weekend.

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  12. I love different and contemporary.

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    1. I hope you enjoy reading my book, Willard!
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  13. I'm looking forward to reading this one! Great review!

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  14. Another one that I definitely want to read!

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  15. Thanks for the lovely review, Mary. And thanks to all who left a comment!

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  16. Nice review! I seen this one recently and was wondering about it :-) Sounds like a good one!

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  17. Great review! I can trace my paternal side to the mennonites of Lancaster County and am intrigued by this book. Looking forward to reading it!

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    1. I hope you enjoy reading A Letter from Lancaster County. Thanks for leaving your enthusiastic comment!

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  18. I would love to read this book !! My grandfather on my dad's side of the family was raised Mennonite . Blessings ,DanaGirl

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    1. What fun to have a grandfather who was raised Mennonite, DanaGirl! Thanks for leaving your comment, and blessings to you!
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  19. I'm not usually into Amish books, but this looks interesting and like something I need to read!

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    1. I hope you do get a chance to read it, Rebecca! I appreciate your enthusiasm!
      Kate

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