His Amish Sweetheart by Jennifer Beckstrand

 His Amish Sweetheart

Book Summary

Fondly nicknamed “The Peanut Butter Brothers,” Andrew, Abraham, and Austin Petersheim skillfully run one of Wisconsin’s most cherished family businesses. But their mischievous younger twin siblings have a talent all their own—for matchmaking . . .

 

Between work and keeping his little brothers out of trouble, Austin Petersheim barely has time to think, much less court the most popular maidel in town. But if he can establish a local market to direct-sell his family’s goods, he’ll stand out as a potential husband. He’s so grateful for the help of his longtime friend, Hannah Yutzy, who has such practical ideas—and is so easy to talk to . . .

While Austin embarks on his plan, his siblings have a plan of their own: to give Austin and Hannah a little nudge to show them they’re made for each other. When their antics wreak havoc with a rival family emporium, Hannah must help Austin set things right.  And as she does just that, Austin is stunned to realize his best friend could be his perfect wife. Now he’ll just need the courage and faith to find out if she agrees . . .

My Thoughts

His Amish Sweetheart by Jennifer Beckstrand is an entertaining Amish tale.  I laughed so often while reading this engaging story.  Alfie and Benji are a hoot.  The twin brothers are determined to get their bedroom back.  They do not like sleeping in the cellar (there are spiders, it smells, and a rat could eat them you know).  The boys decide the only solution is to marry off their three older brothers.  They have had success with Andrew and Abraham.  Austin, though, is going to be more of a challenge.  Austin is too handsome for his own good and a bit self-centered.  The twins believe Hannah Yutzy, Austin’s best friend, is the right person for Austin.  The problem is making Austin see it and direct him away from Priscilla Lambright.  Austin finds Priscilla to be the prettiest girl in their community and she loves the Petersheim peanut butter.  Alfie and Benji come up with a plan to nudge Austin in Hannah’s direction.  They enlist the help of two of Hannah’s young female cousins.  Can the twins get Austin married off so they can move back into their old bedroom?  

I thought His Amish Sweetheart was well-written with developed characters.  I just love the characters in this series especially the mischievous Benji and Alfie. Their antics had me laughing.  The addition of Hannah’s young cousins added to the hilarity.  We also get to catch up with the Honeybee sisters and their colorful aunt, Bitsy.  I like how everything tied together into one engaging story. There are good life lessons as well.  I enjoyed seeing the characters learn and grow.  I did not want this diverting story to end (I am still laughing about the BM cookies). The conclusion was delightful. His Amish Sweetheart (formerly known as Austin) is the third book in The Petersheim Brothers series.  Each book can be read as a standalone, but this is one series you do not want to miss.  I hope this is not the end of the road for Alfie and Benji.  His Amish Sweetheart is a heartwarming and humorous Amish tale with Petersheim Peanut Butter, inventive twins, luscious cinnamon rolls, a sign scrape, a cookie crisis, reading time troubles, and a merry market.

His Amish Sweetheart is available from Amazon*.  The first two books in The Petersheim Brothers series are Andrew (available through Kindle Unlimited) and Abraham.  Jennifer Beckstrand has The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece publishing October 25.  It is the latest novel in The Amish Quiltmaker series.  She also has An Amish Christmas Inheritance releasing October 25.  It is part of the Amish Christmas Miracles series.  You can follow Jennifer Beckstrand on Amazon to receive an update when she has a new book release.   Thank you for joining me today.  Tomorrow I am sharing my thoughts on A Brush with Murder by Gail Langer Karwoski.  It is the debut of The Watercolor Mysteries.  It is hard to believe that today is the last day of June.  The month went by so quickly for me.  The Fourth of July is just around the corner.  I like the holiday, but I dread it for my fur babies.  They are scared of the fireworks (poor things).  I end up having two cats and one large dog crowded on the couch with me.  I hope that you have a witty day.  Take care, stay cool (it is so hot), and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader 

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A Chance to Heal by Vannetta Chapman

 A Chance to Heal

Book Summary

Can they let go of the past?

The Baby Next Door by Vannetta Chapman

When Amish single mother Grace Troyer and her baby girl move back home, Adrian Schrock can’t resist the little family next door. But his plan to nudge Grace out of her shell by asking her to cook for Englischers on his farm tour doesn’t go over well. After all, Grace is worried the job will expose secrets she hopes to keep buried…

Loving Her Amish Neighbor by Rebecca Kertz

After her buggy’s damaged in an accident, pregnant widow Lucy Schwartz is reluctant to accept help from Gabriel Fisher. He tugs at her heart and falling in love again is risky. But as her neighbor insists on pitching in while her buggy’s out of commission, keeping her distance from him could prove impossible. Because this wounded Amish bachelor might be just what she and her daughter need…

My Thoughts

A Chance to Heal contains The Baby Next Door by Vannetta Chapman and Loving Her Amish Neighbor by Rebecca Kertz.  The Baby Next Door is a sweet story.  I thought it was well-written with delightful characters.  It addresses a real-life issue.  Grace Troyer met an Englisch man and feel under his spell.  When she became pregnant, he disappeared.  Grace’s parents sent her to Ohio to live with an aunt.  Grace has returned home with her daughter, Nicole.  People were told that she is raising a relative’s child.  Grace is happy to be home except for Adrian Schrock’s new enterprise next door.  He has started an exotic farm and his animals manage to find their way over to the Troyer’s especially Kendrick the llama that spits.  Adrian needs to earn money to provide food for his menagerie.  He wants to start tours, but Adrian needs somewhere for the guests to get a meal.  Grace’s parents agree to Adrian’s proposal much to Grace’s dismay.  The last thing Grace wants is for Englischers to be near her daughter.  Grace comes up with a plan to discourage Adrian.  

I laughed often while reading The Baby Next Door.  It is an engaging Amish tale.  I can always count on Vannetta Chapman to provide me with an entertaining story with good life lessons.  I like that Adrian was a man of deep faith.  He felt he was doing the work that God meant for him and that He would provide a way to support his flock.  I thought it was great that we were given a unique character like Adrian.  He is not your normal Amishman.  There are some unique animals in the story.  Adrian has quite a variety of animals on his farm including a red-rumped parrot. I had to laugh at Kendrick.  He is a llama that escapes frequently from Adrian’s farm.  He will poke his head in the Troyer’s kitchen (he has a spitting problem though).  My favorite quote is from Adrian who says, “Normal is underrated.  Isn’t it?”  I especially liked the epilogue that nicely wrapped up the story.  The Baby Next Door is a heartwarming Amish tale with an escaping llama, galloping pygmy goats, an endearing Nicole, Cinnamon the Camel, troubled tours, and a gracious God.  

A Chance to Heal is available from Amazon*.  Vannetta Chapman has An Amish Proposal for Christmas coming out September 27.  It is the first book in the Indiana Amish Market series.  Her Amish Adversary is the second novel in the Indiana Amish Market series and it will be out on January 24, 2023.  You can follow Vannetta Chapman on Amazon to receive a notification when she has a new book release.

I appreciate you stopping by and reading my review.  I will return tomorrow with His Amish Sweetheart by Jennifer Beckstrand (formerly titled Austin).  It has been a long time coming, but it is finally being released.  It is the third novel in The Petersheim Brothers. I laughed frequently while reading it (Benji and Alfie are hilarious).  I hope that you have a peaceful day.  I have been avoiding putting my mother's new bookshelf together (so many pieces), but she is getting insistent.  I will be spending around two hours trying to make parts go together and muttering under my breath (there will be cats trying to steal parts and sleeping on the shelves as well).  Wish me luck!   Take care, stay cool, and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader 

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