Saturday, March 16, 2013

The Bridesmaid, by Beverly Lewis - review

Ah yes, yet another book that was devoured in less than 24 hours. I really am becoming quite a fan of Beverly Lewis, or at least of her Home to Hickory Hollow series. She has an amazing way with words, weaving a very clear picture in your head of the story. A connection with the characters was very easily made, and you pray for Joanna's life to get sorted out (with Eben!) while reading. Am eagerly awaiting book 3!

 
The Latest in Chart-Topping Amish Fiction from Beverly Lewis

Twenty-seven-year-old Joanna Kurtz has made several trips to the altar, but never as a bride. The single young Amishwoman is a closet writer with a longing to be published something practically unheard of in her Lancaster County community. Yet Joanna's stories aren't her only secret. She also has a beau who is courting her from afar, unbeknownst even to her sister, Cora, who, though younger, seems to have suitors to spare.

Eben Troyer is a responsible young Amishman who hopes to make Joanna Kurtz his bride--if he can ever leave his parents' farm in Shipshewana, Indiana. Yet with his only brother off in the English world, intent on a military career, Eben's hopes for building a life with his dear Joanna are dimming, and patience is wearing thin. Will Joanna ever be more than a bridesmaid?
 
 
 
*Disclosure: I received a copy of the book, for free, from Bethany House, in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are honest and 100% my own.

6 comments:

Victoria Ess said...

Thanks for the review!

Erika E said...

Less than 24 hours? Must have been a good one! Thanks for the review.

Rhonda Martin said...

I have about 20 pages to read to finish the book I'm on. I think I actually have The Bridesmaid downloaded on my iPad. I will have to check. If not I will have to check Amazon for it. Thanks for sharing this review and reminding me of this book.

Mer said...

This does sound good! I've enjoyed some of Beverly Lewis' other works, will have to check this one out.

devin said...

this doesnt seem to be my jam but its a well written review!

Sydney Bows said...

Seems interesting... I don't know anyone who even is Amish though, it seems like more and more Amish people are converting to a modern day lifestyle.

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