Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Book Review: Amish Wanderer by Laura V. Hilton #ad #blogtour








 Amish fiction has really evolved these past few years. It is not simply finding love. The characters now have more depth and heart than ever before. I love this evolution and it has really drawn me to the genre more than ever. I was excited to participate in the Amish Wanderer by Laura V. Hilton.




 This was the second book I've read by Hilton and I can see myself reading more. This story is set in an Amish community. The two main characters have had a very hard life. Emotional and physically they have been through some roller coasters for such young people. I love how the story focuses on how in spite of all God loves you and has not forgotten about you. Even if life is hard. Hilton weaves a salvation message seamlessly into the story which I appreciate. The characters learn about the TRUE LOVING GOD in a natural fashion. Sometimes this kind of thing can be forced but that was not the case in this book. The community included many sweet additional characters and I would love to see this turned into a series featuring a few of the characters. I feel like there is more to explore even with our main characters Bethany and Silas.

Speaking of the main characters. They were well written with a great deal of depth. You can see how their past has molded their traits and why they react to situations they way they do. All in all this was a delightful read that I really enjoyed.


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About the Book




Book: Amish Wanderer
Author: Laura V. Hilton
Genre: Amish Romance


Bethany Weiss is ready to leave town. Tongues haven’t stopped clacking in Jamesport, MO, since her daed, the bishop, was admitted to a mental hospital after hurting their small Amish community. But her sharpest wounds Bethany hides from prying eyes, quietly biding her time until she can take a chance at a new life—away from Jamesport and away from God.

Silas Beiler was kicked out of his own home. Dogged by a rough childhood and a family who blames him for each new disaster, he begins hitchhiking across the country, sleeping in barns where he can, working for food when possible—headed for Pennsylvania in the hope of some stability.

When Bethany spies a man asleep in the hayloft, she first fears the return of an unwelcome suitor. But when it is Silas who turns and speaks, the memories flood back: a happy summer six years ago full of lemonade, long walks, and budding courtship. Now, however, those months of bliss seem naïve and idyllic. Was their old love strong enough to overcome new pain? Or will hurt and rejection continue to haunt their path?

About the Author

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Laura V. Hilton
Amish fiction lovers responded positively and immediately to Laura V. Hilton’s debut novel, Patchwork Dreams, when she burst on the scene in 2009 with her unique series, The Amish of Seymour, set in the tiny town of Seymour, in Webster County, Missouri. Fans of the genre immediately recognized Hilton’s insider knowledge, not only of the Webster County community, but Amish culture in general. Her natural speech and writing patterns, she says, are uniquely “Amish,” acquired from her Amish maternal grandparents. The Amish of Seymour, includes Patchwork Dreams, A Harvest of Hearts, and Promised to Another. Her second series, The Amish of Webster County, is comprised of Healing Love, Surrendered Love, and Awakened Love. A stand-alone title, A White Christmas in Webster County, was released in September 2014. The Amish of Jamesport includes The Snow Globe, The Postcard and The Birdhouse. In spring 2016 she released The Amish Firefighter with the setting in Jamesport, MO, the same as for The Amish Wanderer.
Laura is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and a professional book reviewer. Laura and her husband, Steve, have five children, whom Laura homeschools. The family makes their home in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.



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Giveaway

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To celebrate her tour, Laura is giving away  Amish Wanderer, Patchwork Dreams (Amish of Seymour #1), Snow Globe (Amish of Jamesport #1),
a 10 x 17” canvas banner: “Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly” (Micah 6:8), and
Abba Scripture Candle (3” natural, clean-burning wax, scented) – “With God All Things Are Possible”! Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/b0d8


Purchase You Copy of Amish Wanderer at your local book store or online at stores like Amazon.



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3 comments:

  1. Thanks for the review. Looking forward to reading her book.

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  2. What an awesome giveaway! I love reading Amish books! Thank you :)

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