The Amish Book Cellar
It will take everything she has to face her past. Can this wayward woman find her way back into the hearts of her Amish community?
When a mistake forces Lydia Troyer to leave her Amish roots in exchange for a new life as an Englischer, she finds herself running from more than her past as Wally Troyer's rebellious daughter.
Upon her father's untimely death, she is called home to take over The Book Cellar, Willow Springs's favorite Amish bookstore. A series of strange happenings and whispers among her people lead her to suspect there are more than books hidden in the cellar. Will she chance getting her heart broken again if she leans on a longtime friend and carpenter, Aaron Shetler, to help her discover the truth?
Widower Aaron Shetler has too much at stake to allow Lydia Troyer back into his life. Will it take his young daughter, Mattie Rose, to convince him what he yearns for the most is the one thing he's fighting against the hardest?
Together with their Labrador, Yankee, Lydia, and Aaron help bring to light a century of mysteries waiting to be unearthed about some of Willow Springs's most upstanding citizens.
Can this woman find the courage to stand up for what is right and find her place back among her people?
My Thoughts
The Amish Book Cellar by Tracy Fredrychowski is the first book in A Willow Springs Amish Mystery Romance series (that is a mouthful). I enjoyed getting to know Lydia and Aaron. Lydia’s love of books was apparent, and I like how she encouraged others to find joy in books. Aaron’s daughter, Mattie Rose is a sweetheart, and I loved Lydia’s dog, Yankee (he is protective of Lydia). The author did a wonderful job at creating the villains. The mystery had some fascinating elements. The mystery drew me in (I love a good whodunit), but the ending left me wanting. The romance was sweet. I like how faith was woven throughout the story. My favorite phrase from The Amish Book Cellar is, “Gott’s love knows no bounds. He sees beyond our faults and failures and embraces us with open arms. All we need is to trust in that.” The Amish Book Cellar is an uplifting tale about forgiveness, family, love, and faith.
The Amish Book Cellar is the first book in the A Willow Springs Amish Mystery Romance series. If you like secrets, disappearances, plot twists, and sometimes murder, then you'll adore Tracy Fredrychowski's small-town whodunnit Amish romance mysteries. You can find Tracy Fredrychowski's other novels here. Thank you for stopping by today. I will return tomorrow with Fondant Fumble by Jenn McKinlay. It is the 16th A Cupcake Bakery Mystery. I hope you have a cool day (it is just so hot and it is just the beginning of June). Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
The Avid Reader
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book. I am not required to leave a review. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.
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