Welcome! USA Today bestselling author Patricia Davids grew up on a Kansas farm with four brothers. After college, Patricia began her career as a nurse. As an avid reader, she longed to write a book. However, Patricia had to put that dream on hold while she worked in a NICU and raised her family. It was not until 1996 that she began to take her writing seriously. Patricia Davids enjoys crafting emotionally satisfying romances where love and faith bring two people together forever. You can find out more about the author and discover what books Patricia Davids has written by visiting her website. Readers can follow the author on Amazon to get updates on her latest book releases.
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| Amish travel via tractors in The Hope |
The Hope by Patricia Davids has
Ruth Mast upset when she learns what Ernest Mast and her son, Faron have
conspired behind her back. Ruth’s eldest
daughter, Ella recently married and is preparing to depart Cedar Grove, Kansas on
her wedding trip in which Ernest will be escorting them. With the upcoming lambing season, Ruth needs Faron
to take on Ernest’s chores. Unbeknownst
to Ruth, Faron has decided to go along on the trip and Ernest has written to
Owen Mast to request his assistance. The
last person Ruth wants helping her out is Owen because he has proven himself to
be unreliable. Owen’s first night at
Ernest’s home has him finding a lost little girl on the porch cuddled up with
Meeka, the dog. Owen has never explained
to Ruth why he was not there for her and he wants to make amends. The little girl, Grace needs both Owen and Ruth
to help her through this troubling time while the community searches for her
missing mother. As Ruth and Owen work
together on the farm and take care of Grace, they grow closer. Is it possible for them to overcome the past
so they can have a fulfilling future together?
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| Icelandic Sheep--the type Ruth had on her farm |
The Hope by Patricia Davids is
the second novel in The Amish of Cedar Grove series. The Hope is a sweet story about second chances,
hope, love and unexpected surprises. I
thought The Hope was well-written and it moved along at a nice steady
pace. There was a good flow between Owen
and Ruth’s sections. I like that we get to see the situation from a woman and a
man’s point-of-view. Ruth Mast is a
strong woman who is a widow with two children.
Her eldest, Ella has been married two months and is departing on her
wedding trip. The couple will then move
to Jamesport, Missouri. That leaves Ruth’s
seventeen year old son, Faron at home who has wanderlust in his eyes. Owen’s stories about traveling around the
country have inspired Faron to make a trip of his own, but he has yet to tell
Ruth. Owen Mast became an orphan from a
buggy accident as a child. Only himself
and his three year old sister, Rebecca survived the accident. They were sent to live with two different relatives. Owen promised Rebecca they would get back
together and he has been trying to find her since he became an adult. The Hope is a multifaceted novel. Owen finds little Grace and she clings to
him. The child gives odd answers and has
evidently had a rough life though it is obvious she had a loving mother. Owen and Ruth take care of Grace while the
search for the child’s mother as well as answers. Grace is an endearing little girl who stole
the show. I especially loved the scene
with Grace and Polkadot, the sheep. It
was interesting to learn about Icelandic sheep which Ruth raised on her farm (I
am now going to seek out some of their wool).
I was surprised that the sheep were not washed prior to shearing
them. The story has romance and mystery
mixed in with mending broken fences. There
are wonderful messages in The Hope. The
Hope can be read as a standalone if you have not had the time to read The Wish. I started The Hope and kept
reading until I finished it. The ending
was just delightful. My favorite line
from the story is “…home is where your heart is happy.” The Hope is a
captivating story that will tug at your heart.
I hope you enjoy The Hope as much as I did. The Hope and The Wish are available through Amazon* (Amazon UK) as well as Barnes & Noble, Kobo and iBooks. Thank you for joining me today. I plan on featuring A Mystery Before Christmas by Adriana Licio. It is the third An Italian Village Mystery. I hope that you have a sunny day. Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
The Avid Reader
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