Foundation of Love
They were “only friends” . . . but they wanted so much more.
Crystal Glick is grateful to live with her brother’s family since her father died and her fiancé, Owen, broke their engagement. Crystal loves her bruderskinner and cheerfully helps her sister-in-law through a difficult pregnancy with babies' number seven and eight, but she yearns for a husband and children of her own.
Duane Bontrager is mourning the recent death of his wife, Connie, after twenty-four years of marriage. He and his grown sons have a thriving roofing business but can’t get used to life without her. As the young men prepare to launch out on their own, Duane can’t imagine life alone—nor with anyone but Connie.
When a roofing job at the Glicks introduces Duane and Crystal, they’re attracted in spite of their fourteen-year age difference. But their bishop thinks Duane is better suited for the sweet widow Tricia, and Duane’s sons object to his interest in any woman. Crystal’s family fears losing her indispensable help. If she must go, they’d rather she be reunited with Owen in spite of his betrayal.
They’re the only two who believe they’re a match made in heaven, can Duane and Crystal overcome the obstacles to love?
Foundation of Love by Amy Clipston is the first An Amish Legacy Novel.
I thought Foundation of Love was well-written with realistic, developed
characters. What could be more wonderful
than two people falling in love? Unfortunately,
family and friends do not make it easy for Duane and Crystal. Even Duane’s bishop has an issue with him
falling in love with Crystal. I liked
how the story (Duane and Crystal’s relationship) was not rushed. We get to follow Duane and Crystal as their
relationship progresses. We get to see
them meeting, falling in love, having doubts, and dealing with their concerned
friends and family. There is a great
cast of supporting characters. The troublesome
bishop who wants what is best for the whole community, Crystal’s nieces and nephews,
and Duane’s three sons. Crystal’s nieces
and nephews were a busy bunch. I thought
Hope was a sweetie. I do not know how
Crystal handled the day-to-day work of caring for six children plus the
cooking, cleaning, and laundry (I would have gone mad). Faith is an important part of these characters' lives. I liked how Duane and Crystal
prayed about their relationship and how to deal with the obstacles in their
path. Prayer can work miracles. Amy Clipston combined faith, family, friends,
and love into one heartwarming Amish story.
I cannot wait to read Building a Future this summer. Foundation of Love is a touching Amish tale
with an ardent aunt, a big brood, a tender roofer, a bothersome ex-beau, a burdensome
bishop, sensitive sons, a lasting love, and a gracious God.
Kris
The
Avid Reader
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