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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Amish Widow's First Love by Samantha Price




An expectant Amish widow. A long-lost love. A community full of whispers.


After the sudden loss of her husband Eli, Nadine Yoder thought she’d be facing life alone. Childless and grieving, she clings to the home he built and the quiet rhythm of Amish life—despite the well-meaning interference of her sister-in-law, Helgred, who insists Nadine should sell everything and rejoin the Yoder household.

But when Nadine discovers she’s carrying Eli’s child, everything changes.

The unexpected pregnancy brings new hope—and new pressure. Helgred is determined to shape Nadine’s future, especially now that a baby is involved. Just as Nadine begins to find her footing again, Ned Miller, a man from her past, returns to town. His presence awakens emotions Nadine thought were long buried… and draws the attention of a close-knit Amish community that doesn’t forget easily.

Caught between family expectations, community judgment, and the quiet stirrings of her heart, Nadine must decide: Will she honor the life she had—or embrace the second chance God may be offering?

A heartwarming Amish romance filled with faith, healing, and the tender promise of love after loss. Perfect for fans of second chances, secret baby stories, and strong Amish heroines.

My Review:

Loved this novel. Well written characters. Nadine married to Eli tried hard to have a baby but nothing. Eli has passed and she now she has nothing left of him. Other family members are wanting her to sell out. But not having a child by Eli she rather keep the farm.

While working on what she is to do she gets sick. How can she get sick now, Is she not eating proper or still grieving Eli?
Great story get the book and find out what is going on. 5 star

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Friday, August 8, 2025

Funny Stories by Toby Kuhn




Get ready to laugh, reminisce, and celebrate life's golden moments!

Funny Stories for Seniors is the perfect feel-good read—filled with unforgettable tales about spirited seniors who know how to live, love, and laugh. Whether you're a senior yourself or someone who enjoys heartwarming, humorous storytelling, this collection will leave you smiling long after the last page.
As part of the popular Funny Stories for Seniors series, this book continues the tradition of delivering joy, wit, and lovable characters who embrace the lighter side of aging with humor and heart.

Inside, you'll discover:

Laugh-out-loud adventures starring clever, spirited seniors

Humorous mishaps full of heart and unforgettable moments

Family- and friendship-focused stories that hit close to home

Relatable, quirky characters embracing life’s twists with grace

Joyful reflections on aging that remind us laughter never gets old

You might be wondering:
“Is this book actually funny—or just full of cheesy jokes?”
These stories are written with warmth, wit, and a touch of mischief. No cringe, just clever humor and heart you’ll genuinely enjoy.
“Is this book only for seniors?”
Not at all! While seniors will especially relate to the stories, anyone who loves feel-good fiction, family humor, or nostalgic fun will appreciate it.
“Will this make a good gift?”
Absolutely. It’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, retirement gifts, or just because. Great for readers, families, and even caregivers to enjoy together.

Whether you’re relaxing in your favorite chair or sharing a laugh with loved ones, Funny Stories for Seniors invites you to enjoy the everyday joys of aging—with a big dose of humor.

My Review

Wow have a downer day grab this book and I'm sure you will start laughing. Might even need a few tissues from laughing so hard. The author did a great job. Well written. Look forward to the next book in the series, 

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

A Harvest of Hearts by Samantha Price


 
A Stranger Arrives at the Orchard… Friend or Foe?

Just as the dust settles from one disaster, a mysterious stranger shows up at the Baker apple orchard—turning heads and stirring suspicion.
With the apple harvest about to begin, tensions rise. Chess shocks everyone with an unexpected act of redemption, Grace embraces a new love that might be too good to be true, and Iris wonders if her extended stay with Wilma is blessed or cursed after a string of unsettling events.
The apples may be ripening, but so is the drama…
And the orchard is about to reveal secrets no one saw coming.

My Review

I am so loving this series. Just when you think you have read the best of the series out comes another. Samantha Price is a wonderful writer.

This book is well written and the characters are wonderful. The new younger part of the Bakes has Chess getting into all kinds of mischief including burning a building down. Accident. Just when think things are getting better in pops a stranger who could this be? No one seems to know him except Wilma. Why has he showed up after all these years? Secrets from the pass. What will this harvest bring ?

This is a wonderful series. You might want to begin with Book one so the story forms as this family grows. Great page turner.

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Monday, July 14, 2025

The Quilt That Knew by Patrick E. Craig


A young girl buried in the woods for 40 years...

A desperate killer loose in the village...

A mysterious quilt and a golden ring...


Jenny Hershberger returns to Apple Creek, Ohio, the village where she grew up. But this is not a happy homecoming. She's been called upon to solve a horrible crime. But will the killer find her first?

My Review

I love a great mystery. This one by Patrick E. Craig did not disappoint. Was a page turner for sure. Great characters. Finding the body of a young girl who has been missing for 40 years and found wrapped in a quilt. Jenny Hershberger has returned to the community and knows who would of made that beautiful quilt. But how could she be tied into this. Get this great book. I'm sure you will want more looking forward to book 2.

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Quilty until Proven Innocent by Samantha Price


 


Quilty Until Proven Innocent marks the 30th book in the Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries series. Ettie and her sister prove that wisdom comes with age—and sometimes the sharpest minds don’t retire at eighty.


When world-famous quilt historian Clara Weaver brings her YouTube channel ‘Quilt or Quit’ to the annual charity auction, the peaceful Amish community gets more publicity than they bargained for, especially when someone is found dead beneath a display of antique quilts.
For Ettie and her sister Elsa-May something about this death doesn't quite patch up. The local detective may be looking for loose threads in all the wrong places, but Ettie and her sister know every stitch tells a story.
As they dig deeper into the victim's last days, they uncover a pattern of deception.
Can they piece together the truth before it's too late?

My Review:
Another new release by Samantha Price. I so love this series. Always well written. Awesome characters. I never figure out the who done it till book is pretty much done. That says how wonderful this author writes. Just a day of adventure gets these sweet ladies involved in another murder case. Detective Kelly is good but I think these older ladies are just a bit better at it. When it comes to a lose thread Ettie and Elsa May figure out where the loose thread is. They know all the stitches. You won't want to miss this new release.


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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

When The Hummingbirds Danced In A Honeysuckle Sky by Patrick E. Craig

 


A tender tale of love, loss, and the steadfast hope for redemption.
Josie Winters, a once-celebrated country singer, now finds herself in the twilight of her life, struggling with a harsh cancer diagnosis and the bitterness of a life marred by lost opportunities and shattered relationships. She calls her estranged daughter in Texas, only to find cold reality—their bridge is too damaged to be crossed.
Enter Wesley James Branson, the ghost of her past—a man who was once her devoted husband, but abandoned his family over three decades ago. His unexpected reappearance in her time of need stirs up a tempest of emotions. Despite her anger and resentment, her circumstances compel her to accept his offer of help, though she does so with great reluctance.
As the days unfold, Wes's unwavering dedication to her care and the love they once shared slowly breaks down the wall of resentment she has built. The two embark on a journey of healing for their long-dormant souls.
A powerful, heart-wrenching story that explores the depths of human emotion and the unpredictable dance of fate. It is a testament to the enduring power of love and the possibility of redemption, even when it seems most out of reach. As they uncover the hurts of their shared past, explore the beauty of the present, and try to come to grips with the uncertainty of the future, Josie and Wes find themselves in a race against time to heal their wounds and make peace with their yesterdays.


Patrick E. Craig is an award-winning author with twenty-two published novels. He has won seven CIBA Book Awards, a Selah Award and a Word Guild Book Award. His work includes three Amish mysteries, six Amish novels, three World War 2 historical novels with a short story sequel two anthologies of Amish stories, a standalone novel and a memoir, two YA paranormal books, and this book, a redemptive romance.  He lives in Idaho with his wife Judy.

My Review:

O my I loved this book. For sure is a page turner, It was a very emotional story. I believe I cried through most of it. I couldn't get the tears to quit sliding down my cheeks. Loved the characters. Josie was so strong considering all she been through in her life. The person she loved the most walked out on her. Her world changed drastically.  Will she ever get redemption? Will she ever find true love? Get this 5 star book you won't want to miss out on it. First time reading a book by Author Patrick E. Craig. Love to read more by him.

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