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Beverly Lewis: The Fiddler – Home to Hickory Hollow

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Amelia DeVries is a world class musician with a secret. She is a classically trained violinist but harbors a secret passion for fiddling. Amelia is under pressure from her agent to sign the papers for a European tour but just can’t commit to it. She doesn’t want to disappoint her parents especially her ailing father. Needing a break from her obligations, Amelia heads to Pennsylvania for a fiddling gig. Although she loves the violin she is able to let go and be free when she plays her fiddle. Michael Hostetler is struggling to join the Amish church. He feels a pull towards the English world. Michael knows what is expected of an Amish son but can’t make his vows to the church.

A dark and stormy night brings these two confused people together. They spend one night together tucked away in a cabin deep in the Pennsylvania Mountains; a night that will forever impact both their lives.  Although they just met, Michael and Amelia immediately feel a connection and confide in each other.  Their lives are very different from one another, but they are more alike than what meets the eye.

I didn’t connect with the main characters as much as I thought I would. Actually, I preferred the supporting characters like Joanna Kurtz, who is a young Amish girl with a sweet demeanor.  She is instantly likeable and you want to get to know her better. Joanna’s story will be in the upcoming book The Bridesmaid. Also there is Elizabeth, Michael’s niece who has left the Amish community and is living in the English world. I found her story quite compelling which touches on domestic abuse, and I think her story could be a book on its own. I especially liked visiting with Ella Mae Zook again, a beloved character from The Shunning.  Overall I enjoyed my trip back to Hickory Hollow and I am sure you will too!

This book was provided to me from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing, in exchange for my review.

About the author: http://www.beverlylewis.com/

The Fiddler can be purchased through the Destination Amish Store.
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The Mercy- Beverly Lewis

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Finally it has arrived! I just finished reading the last installment of The Rose Trilogy by Beverly Lewis. The Mercy picks up right where it left off with Hen still caring for her injured husband Brian and Rose Ann still being the ever dutiful daughter caring for her “Mamm”. The first part of the book has the characters getting ready for Emma’s back surgery and wondering how they can help their favorite Bishop Aaron Petersheim though his silencing. If you have read the previous books you know that is very hard on the whole Kauffman family. The Bishop and his wife are close friends and neighbors. Hen and Brian’s relationship is showing signs of repair. You really start to root for them to make it work and stay together. But alas if you are a fan of book one and two the real story you want to know about is does Nick Franco finally come home and confess his part in his brother Christians death? Do Nick and Rosie find their way to each other? This book will not disappoint you. If you are a fan of Beverly Lewis or a fan of Amish books you are in for a real treat. Mrs. Lewis develops her characters so well you feel like each and every one deserves the very best and you hope that they do. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Rose Ann is such a great character. I love how no matter what she always believed in Nick. She knew her best friend through and through. This author knows her stuff. The Mercy draws you in and never lets go to till the last page. Great book!