Monday, September 14, 2026

The Amish Candlemaker's Fake Fall Marriage {Review}

book cover for The Amish Candlemaker's Fake Fall Marriage

Brigitta Lantz is tired of being hemmed in by the Amish life.  Carefree, she looks at the world and sees things that are actually appealing... light... fun.  The Amish life feels constricting.  If only there was a way to appear happily married and yet maintain her freedom...

So she comes up with a plan to arrange a fake marriage with an eligible bachelor, Levi Mueller, all the way across the country.  For Levi this solves a problem as well... he can appear married in order to keep the family farm and his standing in the community.  Win/ Win for both Brigitta and Levi.

But when their secret leaks out, they find their future teeting in the balance. Will they realize their growing feelings for each other?  Or will their fake marriage get in the way of a real romance?

This is the first book that I've read from author Mckenzi Boone.  It was a fun, unique take on one of my favorite genres.  At times, Brigitta's character felt a little too rebellious.  Some of the things she said or did, didn't ring true.  But the unique storyline made up for any character flaws and kept the book fun and enjoyable.  I'm rating this one 3.5 stars and recommend it for anyone looking for a light hearted Amish read.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book for review.  All opinions are my own.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

A Heart Set Free {Review}

 book cover for A Heart Set Free

When Renee Mast inherits her grandmother's farm, she begins to question the family's past.  Why did her parents leave Bird-In-Hand?  Why did they cut off communication with the whole family?  What secrets did her father take to the grave?  Torn between honoring her parents and finding answers, Renee returns to the farm to settle her grandmother's estate.  But once there, she begins to receive threats about selling the farm.  Someone is determined to warn her off ... even at the risk of hurting her and her friends.

Jerome Graber also lives and works on the farm,  Living a solitary life, Jerome blames himself for the accident that took his fiancé's life.  He becomes determined never to love again, and so the isolated work on the farm suits him.  Until Renee arrives and Jerome finds himself set to protect her.  

Can these two come together to uncover Renee's past?  And protect the future of the farm from whoever is trying to destroy it?

A sweet romance wrapped in mystery... A Heart Set Free has a wonderful way of developing at just the right pace.  Renee's positive and gentle demeanor is a breath of fresh air, and although the romance aspect was somewhat predictable, it unfolded in an easy manner.  The friendship between her and Jerome played out in a relatable way, with the two truly connecting as friends.  And there were several layers of mystery that keep my interest: why Renee's father cut off connection, who was trying to take the farm, why was the mysterious neighbor so reclusive, etc.  This book was layered, the characters were well-written, and the storyline had just enough intrigue to make it a cozy read.

Fans of Amish fiction will enjoy this latest edition by Amy Clinton.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

Monday, September 7, 2026

How Homeschooling Has Changed My Heart

 *This post was originally published 10/20/22.  Enjoy!

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Opening up about how homeschooling has changed me in ways that I could have never imagined.

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