Love Blooms in Morning Star
As Jo Fussner keeps the Marketplace humming, her heart dances with a joyous secret. Jo and Michael Wengerd, a shy nursery owner from a nearby town, have fallen hopelessly in love. When Michael buys a courting buggy, Jo is sure a proposal will follow. But she’ll have to work hard to gain her mother’s approval—because the widowed Drusilla Fussner is convinced that marriage will bring her daughter nothing but heartache.
Love Blooms in Morning Star by Charlotte Hubbard is the fourth novel in The Maidels of Morning Star series. Each book can be read as a
standalone, but I recommend reading this charming series in order. Love
Blooms in Morning Star is an inspiring and heartwarming tale. I love the characters in this series. We get to catch up with all the people from
the previous books, but this story focuses on Jo, Michael, Nelson, and
Drusilla. We also get to spend more time
with Nelson’s twin sister, Nadine. I
like that the women speak up for themselves.
I admit that I do not agree with the Amish rule that men are in charge
of the households and make the decisions regarding a wife (like being allowed
to work outside the home). We get to
know Drusilla and learn what is behind her behavior. I like that the characters and their
situations are realistic. They have real
life struggles that readers can relate to.
I like that the characters are a range of ages (from Jo’s teenage
helpers to those in their twilight years).
The descriptions of Jo’s mouthwatering baked goods will have heading for
the nearest bakery. There are good life
lessons including a special one on forgiveness.
The faith element was nicely woven into the story. The Easter weekend celebrations were special,
and I liked Bishop Jeremiah’s sermon. I
enjoyed the camaraderie of the community and how people would come together to help
each other. The ending is special and
will leave you with a good feeling in your heart (and a smile on your
face). I hope this will not be our last
visit to Morning Star. Love Blooms in Morning Star is an uplifting Amish tale with scrumptious coffee cakes, pretty
posies, an emotive mother, an exultant engagement, a deacon dilemma, a cheery
twin sister, a benevolent bishop, conferring forgiveness, and sweet
surprises.
Kris
The
Avid Reader
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Thanks so much for your wonderful review, Kristina!
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