Thursday, January 14, 2021

First Light In Morning Star By Charlotte Hubbard

 

In the second Maidels of Morning Star novel by fan-favorite author Charlotte Hubbard, the five friends who have teamed up to transform an abandoned barn into an Amish marketplace are enjoying the success of their fledgling enterprise. What's even more remarkable is the gift the business bestows upon each of these unmarried women--the unexpected blessing of love as the new school teacher and the bishop find strength in their growing bond.

Leaving Flaud's Furniture to teach at the community's new school is a joy for Lydianne Christner. Old Order Amish, but new to Morning Star, she's grateful that the congregation trusts her with the position--but she panics when handsome Bishop Jeremiah Shetler asks about the life she left behind. If anyone discovers the secret she's hiding, she would, quite rightly, be shunned.

A widower, Bishop Jeremiah admires young Lydianne's youthful energy and skill with the children. He's also curious about her past, and the burden he senses on her heart. When his request to court her is refused, he's stung, and lonelier than ever. It isn't until a crisis prompts a tearful Lydianne to confess to him that Jeremiah is faced with a choice that requires all of his faith--and teaches them both that love and forgiveness go hand in hand.

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Charlotte Hubbard sold her first historical romance in 1990, and she’s been a slave to her overactive imagination ever since. As she writes, her stories invariably take on a life of their own, different from the way she proposed them: unforeseen characters and plot twists come along, and they keep her guessing right along with her readers!

Charlotte has lived in the Midwest most of her life. When she’s not writing, she loves touring historic homes, trying new recipes, crocheting, and playing with her Border Collie, Ramona. She’s a Presbyterian deacon, sings in her church choir, and plays in the percussion ensemble. She’s married to a fine man who—bless him—has never once suggested she get a real job!

My Thoughts...
I was so happy to go back to Morning Star. This is the second book in the Morning Star series.
It was just as good as the first book Morning Star. 
Hubbard does not write your typical some ole Amish fiction. It is fresh and different from the rest of the Amish fiction books.
This was such a good read and well don't we all have secrets. Being a teacher has to be very hard and trying at times.
I gave this book 4 stars and I recommend it. It can be read as a stand alone but book one was just as good.
The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.

7 comments:

  1. I'm looking for some books, I will add this one to get.

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  2. Mary, thanks so much for featuring my book on your blog, and for your wonderful review! I'm so glad you enjoyed Lydianne's story!

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  3. I would love reading this book sounds interesting

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