The Amish Matchmaker by Amy Lillard

 The Amish Matchmaker

Book Summary

In this uplifting new inspirational romance series, award-winning authorAmy Lillard unites a “Widows’ Club” of women who share solace, friendship, faith—and mouthwatering Whoopie Pies—in the Amish community of Paradise Valley, Missouri. Will appeal to fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Molly Jebber, Susan Lantz Simpson, and Kelly Long.

While most women her age are searching for husbands, Astrid Kauffman has chosen a different path--writing romance novels and donating her profits to her beloved Amish community. But when Astrid struggles with writer’s block, she agrees to play matchmaker for Imogene Yoder, a widowed mother of rambunctious twin boys. Perhaps the diversion—and the entrée it gives Astrid to the stories among the Widows’ Club—will spark her creativity . . .

Fortunately, Astrid has just the match for Imogene: a widower she believes is the finest, most handsome man in town. In fact, Astrid realizes he’s perfect . . . for herself! Soon, the plot thickens as Imogene questions what kind of marriage she really wants, and Astrid wonders what kind of matchmaker falls for someone else’s match. But by letting faith guide the way, all involved may discover true love has written a far better next chapter than any of them expected . . .

 

My Thoughts

The Amish Matchmaker by Amy Lillard is an amusing story.  I chuckled often while reading this entertaining tale.  I thought the story contained good writing with interesting characters.  I loved Astrid who is confident and outgoing.  She also has an unusual profession for an Amish woman.  Imogene’s twin boys, Mattie and Mahlon Yoder, were a hoot.  They are ten years old and constantly getting into mischief.  They kept the story lively.  It was good to see the characters grow and become better people as a result of the meddling.  Astrid learns a good life lesson that she will not soon forget.  I liked that we get to see the importance of being pushed out of our comfort zone.  It may be uncomfortable, but we are better for it in the end.  I loved the epilogue that nicely wrapped up the book.  This was a fun story about friendship, family, meddling, and mischievous twins.  This is one of those feel-good stories that leaves you with a smile on your face when you finish it.  I am looking forward to One More Time for Joy.  The Amish Matchmaker is the second book in the Paradise Valley series.  It can be read as a standalone, but you will be missing out.  The Amish Matchmaker was a heartwarming, lighthearted tale with impish twins, writing troubles, a meddlesome matchmaker, a doggy dilemma, festival fun, and happy hearts.

The Amish Matchmaker publishes Tuesday, September 27 and it can be preordered from Amazon*.  The first book in the Paradise Valley series is Marry Me, Millie (can read for free through Kindle Unlimited).  The third book in the Paradise Valley series is One More Time for Joy which will be out on March 28, 2023.  You can follow Amy Lillard on Amazon and receive an email when she has a new book release.  Thank you for dropping by today.  Murder on the Poet's Walk by Ellery Adams is on deck for tomorrow.  It is the eighth novel in The Book Retreat Mysteries.  I hope that you have a fun day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader 

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