Joanna Kurtz continues to be a bridesmaid, but she wishes
she would grow closer to becoming a bride. That possibility enters her mind
when she meets Eben Troyer, a young Amishman. The only problem is he’s from
Indiana, and she’s from Pennsylvania. Being with him is dependent on Eben’s brother,
a brother who turned his back on the Amish way of life. Their father needs help
running the farm, and without Leroy, it falls on Eben’s shoulders.
Like many of Beverly Lewis’ books, this was an enjoyable
read. I like how she tied in characters from the previous book in the Home to
Hickory Hollow series. The events in
this story flowed nicely, and the relationship Joanna and Eben developed seemed
natural and realistic, including all the bumps and doubts that go along with a
long distance relationship. One character I did not enjoy was Joanna’s sister,
Cora Jane. She brought down the mood of the book, and her tense relationship
with Joanna wasn’t developed all that clearly. Overall, this is a book worth
revisiting.
This book was reviewed for Bethany House
Publishers.
