The Amish Candy Maker Review, Recipe and Giveaway!

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About the Book

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Title: The Amish Candy Maker

Author: Laura V. Hilton

Genre: Amish Christian Fiction

Release date: February 5, 2019

Publisher: WhitakerHouse

Agnes Zook finds herself on her own in a small Amish community in Mackinac County after a tragedy kills her family. Most of the Amish call her “off in den Kopf” (strange) since she’s starting her own business and forging her own way in the community instead of relying on the bishop to take care of her. Since she’s viewed as non-submissive and too-forward for an Amish woman, she’s not courted by young men in the area.
Isaac Mast is on the verge of leaving the Amish church. He’s become a sought-after auctioneer and has a thriving business, but he feels confined by the strict rules. When his brother is severely injured in a wild fire, Isaac receives a letter from his sister-in-law, begging him to come to Mackinac County to help out while his brother is hospitalized. Isaac agrees but is unsure how to manage their young children when he has weekend auctions he’s expected to attend.
Agnes may be the answer to a prayer. Sparks fly when she and Isaac meet. But could their differences help them form a deeper connection to their faith…and each other?

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My Perspective

I always enjoy reading stories by Laura Hilton. Her characters are fun, her stories are different from the norm, and they make me smile. This story had me hooked from the very beginning. First of all, Isaac may be “Amish”, but he kind of beats to the sound of his own drum. That is definitely a plus in my book. What really sparked my interest was during his and Agnes’ first few scenes together. One word – robbery. It was the start of a relationship I could not get enough of. Isaac handled himself exactly like I wanted him to, and this hero easily captured my attention.

Then you meet his nieces and nephews, who stole the show a few times. Calling him Onkel Daed……how clever! Isaac and Agnes both had some things they needed to sort out and go through before they can totally be together. But there was a surprise a little over half way through that made this reader smile. I can’t say more than that or it’ll ruin it!

Once again Hilton gives readers an enjoyable story that has you grinning from ear to ear. And don’t read if you are hungry – you’ll want to go raid your nearest candy shop! All in all this is another win from Hilton. I look forward to more stories from her in the future! I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About the Author

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Laura Hilton is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and is a professional book reviewer for the Christian market, with more than a thousand reviews published on the web. Her first series with Whitaker was The Amish of Seymour, comprising Patchwork DreamsA Harvest of Hearts (2012 Laurel Award winner, first place in the Amish Genre Clash), and Promised to Another; and her second was The Amish of Webster County, comprising Healing LoveAwakened Love, and Surrendered Love. Her next series was The Amish of Jamesport, featuring The Post CardSnow Globe, and The Birdhouse. Her latest books include The Amish FirefighterThe Amish Wanderer, and Love By the Numbers. Laura and her husband, Steve, live in Arkansas with their five children, whom Laura homeschools.

Guest Post from Laura

RECIPE FOR FUDGE À LA AGNES ZOOK

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge

Courtesy of Laura V. Hilton

1 bag (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips

1 bag (10 ounces) peanut butter chips

2 cans sweetened condensed milk, divided

6 tablespoons butter, divided

20 to 30 miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or six regular-size ones broken into four or five pieces each

For the chocolate layer: Line a greased 8-by-11.5-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

In a double boiler or metal bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, combine milk chocolate chips, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, and 4 tablespoons butter. Stir until melted and smooth.

Pour into prepared baking dish and allow to cool to room temperature, then move to the refrigerator while preparing next layer.

For the peanut butter layer: In a double boiler or metal bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, combine peanut butter chips, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir until melted and smooth.

Pour on to the milk chocolate fudge layer and press pieces of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups into the surface. If desired, group candy pieces in a grid-like fashion for easier cutting later.

Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight or until set.

Remove from refrigerator, lift out of the pan by the edges of the parchment paper, and cut into squares, with roughly one miniature peanut butter cup or piece of a cup per square.

Store in the refrigerator.

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Giveaway

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To celebrate her tour, Laura is giving away a grand prize of a large and small spatula set and a $10 Starbucks gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d9a6/the-amish-candy-maker-celebration-tour-giveaway

8 responses to “The Amish Candy Maker Review, Recipe and Giveaway!

  1. Suzannah Clark

    Oh my goodness I love fudge. I can’t wait to try this recipe.haha the book looks intriguing as well but I’m a chocoholic and the recipe threw me for a loop. lol

  2. Julie Waldron

    This sounds like a great book, this is a new author to me. Thanks for the chance!

  3. Dianne Casey

    That recipe sounds so delicious! I really enjoyed the description and excerpt from the book. Sounds like a great book.

  4. Kay Garrett

    Thank you for your review on “The Amish Candy Maker” by Laura V. Hilton and for being part of the book tour.

    Always enjoy this author’s books. Love this cover with the chocolate tease in the background.