I am so excited to be a part of this blog tour! I’ve been reading Beth’s books for years, and love them all. But this series in particular, I’ve really just devoured it. I just cannot believe it is over! I am going to miss these characters so much!
About the Book
Series: Amish Secrets, Book 3
Author: Beth Wiseman
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: September 26, 2017
Genre: Inspirational Amish Fiction
Charlotte has made a home for herself in Amish Country with Daniel. But unforeseen events rock their fragile world and may move them even further away from the life they long for. Charlotte, an Englisher, is living in Amish Country, and she has formed strong and lasting bonds with the people in her new community. She has even fallen in love with an Amish man. But just when she is considering a permanent conversion to the Amish way of life, her world crashes around her. An unexpected death and a mysterious visitor unsettle Charlotte, and she begins to question her faith and her choices.
Daniel loves Charlotte and wants to share his life with her, even it if means leaving the only world he’s ever known. But as he walks alongside of her through her struggles, his own world is turned upside down when a loved one receives a grim medical diagnosis and a prodigal relative returns home. Will Charlotte and Daniel’s relationship succumb to the many pressures around them, or will their faith and the strong community around them allow them to weather the storms of their own lives in order to build a life together?
My Perspective
I have been waiting for this book ever since I finished reading book two. I have to say, this book effected me more emotionally then the other two. There was just so much going on, and it’s a good thing the box of tissues was nearby! I can only imagine how Ms. Wiseman must have felt writing this book, and pouring her heart and soul into these characters. The turmoil, the sadness, fear, frustration, and so many other emotions filled the pages of this book. As much as there was a lot of negative things going on, there was also a lot of good. Beth Wiseman has mastered the art of keeping the readers uplifted during difficult times. There may be tears, but it is because you have become a part oft his fiction family, and when they are suffering, you are suffering!
This book also provides a lot of transformation for characters. Some you see up close and personal, and some you sort of just see a small portion of. I have to say, Andrea was my favorite character. I’m not sure if it’s because I like to root for the underdog or not, I just found myself connecting to her. I do wish her circumstances had been different, but I like everything that she did in the book. I think if Beth were to start a new series, it would be neat to check back in on Andrea and see how she is doing with her new life.
There’s the old saying that all good things must come to an end, and most of the time I can agree with that. But I am going to be so sad that I won’t be visiting Hannah again, or having the image of pickled oysters in my mind! By the way, if you are hungry any time soon, just give this book a try – you may find that after all the pickled oyster discussion you won’t be hungry after all! But if you’re an Amish fiction fan, or have enjoyed any other of Beth’s books, you will love this one. Just make sure you’ve read the other two books in the series firsr so that you know who is who!
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
Beth Wiseman is the best-selling author of the Daughters of the Promise series and the Land of Canaan series. Having sold over 1.5 million books, her novels have held spots on the ECPA (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association) Bestseller List and the CBA (Christian Book Association) Bestseller List. She is a two-time winner of the Carol Award in, a three-time winner of the Inspirational Readers Choice Award, and an INSPY Award winner. In 2013 she took home the coveted Holt Medallion. This is Beth’s fifteenth novel, and she has also published thirteen novellas that appear in various Thomas Nelson collections.
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Giveaway
Grand Prize Includes:
Finished copies of all three books in The Amish Secrets Series by Beth Wiseman (Her Brother’s Keeper, Love Bears All Things, Home All Along)
SIGNED bookplates for all three books
A custom series poster
A custom Home All Along bookmark with plantable home-shaped seed card
Blog Tour Schedule
Week 1:
10/1 – Just Commonly
10/2 – Heidi Reads. . .
10/3 – Savings in Seconds
10/4 – Just Commonly
10/5 – Maureen’s Musings
10/6 – Cheryl Book Blog
10/7 – Instagram: cscott413 & heidi readsblog
Week 2:
10/9 – Reading is My SuperPower
10/10 – A Greater Yes
10/11 – Loving Him, Loving Them
10/12 – Britt Reads Fiction
10/13 – A Bakers Perspective
10/14 – 2014 & Beyond Blog & Instagram: debi_2014andbeyond
Beth Wiseman is an awesome author and I’ve been wanting to read HOME ALL ALONG since I knew it was coming out. Thank you for your perspective.
Kay I hope you get to read it!
Thank you!