If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time you know I have a thing for the Amish. I just like their simple living. Not that it’s easy, just simple. I love reading Amish books as well. my latest read is Pennsylvania Patchwork by Kate Lloyd.
Pennsylvania Patchwork is a little different than the other Amish books I’ve read lately. There is quite a bit “English” in this one too. Which was a nice change. The main characters are a mother and daughter deciding whether o not to join the Amish church. I enjoyed this read, my only complaint was it seemed both women had a lot going on. Of course that happens in life sometimes doesn’t it?
This is a sequel book but can definitely stand alone in reading.
Holly Fisher thought she found true love when she moved to Pennsylvania from Seattle, but she has three men interested in her now. A Mennonite, an Amish man and a friend from Seattle. Who will she choose if any. Her mother, who had hid her Amish background found love again in the Amish community and now wants to join the church and marry. But has her soon to be husband’s missing wife been found?
Seattle native Holly Fisher is smitten by Lancaster County, its simplicity and her long lost relatives. In the sequel to bestselling Leaving Lancaster, Holly embraces the Amish culture, learning to slow down to see what — and who — really matters.
Meeting the family that her mother had kept hidden from her, Holly comes face to face with her real life and blood legacy. She also falls for the charming Zach, a handsome Mennonite veterinarian who is everything she’s ever wanted in a husband: confident, kind, successful, and authentic. And Zach proposes marriage. Is this too soon? Is this the right choice? Mother and Amish grandmother think she’s rushing into too much of a lifestyle change. Holly is in love with Zach and that precludes everything. Until she meets an attractive Amish man. And an old suitor shows up.
Pennyslvania Patchwork is the moving, richly told story of one woman’s heart, her faith and trust, and the choices she makes. Never easy, but one choice can change your destiny.
Author Kate Lloyd is a passionate observer of human relationships. A native of Baltimore, Kate spends time with family and friends in Lancaster County, PA, the inspiration for her novels. She is a member of the Lancaster County Mennonite Historical Society. Kate and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest. Kate studied painting and sculpture in college. She’s worked a variety of jobs, including car salesman and restaurateur.
I received this book to review. opinions are my own.
I have never read an Amish book before, but this sure sounds like a great summer read.
as the mother of an autistic child we like the Amish lifestyle too! But mostly because they live a very non-toxic lifestyle.
I have noticed lately that you’ve been reading a lot of Amish books 🙂
I have never read an Amish book before but I have to admit their lifestyle does intrigue me.
I love books where the heroine has more than one love interest. This sound interesting.
I have never read anything that was related to the Amish but I would be interested in changing that.
I was thinking when I saw this that she likes to read Amish books LOL. I don’t know if I could do “simple” living I’m too technology minded.
I enjoy Amish books too. I haven’t read a lot of them, but the ones I have read were very good.
I’m really intrigued by the Amish and I must add this book to my summer reading list. Thank you for sharing.
I never realized there was a whole niche for these books. Pretty neat.
This looks really interesting!
I LOVE Amish fiction. It is one of my favorite genres!
Looks very interesting!
I’ve never read an Amish book, either, but I’ve been hearing more and more about them. Now just to find some time to read. 🙂
Ooh, another one that looks interesting!