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Published by Zondervan on June 12th 2018
Source: The Publisher
Genres: Amish & Mennonite, Christian, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance
Pages: 368
In An Amish Family, beloved author of Amish romance, Kathleen Fuller, invites readers into the lives of four Amish families.
Building Trust
Grace Miller and Joel King are in love. They've dated secretly for the past year and when he proposes marriage, Grace eagerly agrees. But when she tells her parents about the wedding, she's shocked when her father tells her she can't marry Joel. Can Grace get to the bottom of her father's animosity toward Joel so they can have the happily ever after she's always dreamed of?
A Heart Full of Love (also in An Amish Cradle)
Ellie's mother hasn't stopped meddling in her personal life since Ellie lost her sight--and she's taken it up a notch now that Ellie's pregnant. When Ellie gives birth to twins, her mother insists on moving in to care for them. But when her mother's behavior becomes unbearable, Ellie is forced to take a stand . . . and finally find out why Mamm can't let go.
Surprised by Love
In a desperate move to evade her match-making mother, Emily Shwartz announces that she's already seeing someone: Reuban Coblentz. The trouble is, Reuban is barely even a friend. Seeing how desperate she is, Reuban plays along. But when the past sneaks up on them, will this temporary arrangement turn into everlasting love?
A Gift for Anne Marie (also in An Amish Second Christmas)
Anne Marie and Nathaniel have been best friends since they were kids. Now things are evolving . . . in ways everyone else predicted long ago. But when her mother suddenly decides to remarry in another state, Anne Marie's new chapter with Nathaniel looks doomed to end before it begins.
An Amish Family is a collection of novellas by Kathleen Fuller. It includes two previously published novellas, A Heart Full of Love (also in An Amish Cradle) and A Gift for Anne Marie (also in An Amish Second Christmas). Also, two brand new novellas are included, Surprised by Love and Building Trust.
In Building Trust, Grace and Joel are disappointed to discover that Grace’s father will not give his blessing for their wedding. I thought this novella was interesting in that it wasn’t just a love story—it was a story that involved healing and forgiveness as well. I appreciated how this story played out and love was just icing on the cake.
Surprised by Love was my favorite story in this collection. Emily was a clumsy, adorkable young woman. She reminded me of me—ya know if I were Amish and a bit more adorable. This love story was just pure sweetness. I’d love to elaborate on that but then I’d start gushing and that seems a little strange considering I just compared the main character to myself.
A Heart Full of Love was a story I had read before but I enjoyed reading it a second time. I have a sometimes difficult relationship with my family so I could relate to Ellie. This novella was a bit suspenseful and it wasn’t a romantic love story—which I love. I mean, why do all books have to be romantic? This was a story about the bond a mother forms with her daughter and overcoming hurts and differences.
A Gift for Anne Marie was a sweet Christmas romance that can be read and enjoyed any time of the year. Anne Marie and Nathaniel were destined to be together—so much so that I was annoyed with Anne Marie’s insistence on the whole, “just friends,” thing. I loved this couple together and I especially loved how Anne Marie’s brother was rooting for them.
Overall, all four novellas are well-developed and include characters you will love to spend time with. The cover is absolutely lovely. This book is a must-have for any fan of Kathleen Fuller.
Note: Kristin reads and reviews both Christian and secular fiction on A Simply Enchanted Life. Out of respect for my readers, I am including a content review. This content review will help you decide whether this book is suitable for you.
Christian or Secular: Christian
ASEL Rating: no profanity, violence, bedroom scenes, or other content that could otherwise be considered disturbing.
Themes: Romance, Trust, Love
Suggested Age: 15+
About Kathleen Fuller
Kathleen Fuller is an American writer, specializing in Christian and Amish romantic fiction. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas and currently resides in Geneva, Ohio with her husband, James Fuller, and three children.
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