A Search for Redemption by Jo Ann Brown

 

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A Search for Redemption by Jo Ann Brown, book three in the Secrets of Bliss Valley series, is an emotional, tug at your heart strings, sweet Amish romance. In this sweet, heartwarming story which focuses on redemption, forgiveness and love as we discover what happened to Joel Beachy after leaving his Amish community. Returning to his Amish community after 6 years in jail, Joel is like the prodigal son, only without the loving father, as he has a very complicated relationship with his father. He has no prospects and doesn't expect anything but when he ends up in the Amish Quilt Emporium, sales clerk Grace takes him by surprise.

Grace Coffman is still mourning the loss of her fiancé and dreams of what could have been for them. She loves working at the quilt store but has a complicated relationship with her boss, English shop owner Tiffany. Grace is also the caregiver for her elderly parents. Although Joel is not cordially welcomed back into town, his willingness to help her opened the door for a friendship to begin. Grace learns of Joel's story and she is now thinking that his coming back to Bliss Valley was meant to be. Joel sees how much Grace loves her family, especially when she becomes a caregiver to her two orphaned nephews. Joel sees this as an opportunity to nurture the boys from a male perspective in hopes they don't make life mistakes as he did. Joel feels that his past might return, destroying whatever the future could hold for him. However, there are a few surprises for Joel, giving him a second chance, acceptance back into this Amish community and the possibility of a future with Grace.

 

Ms. Brown wrote a wonderfully sweet, uplifting and moving story about sacrifice, second chances, walking alongside others, and finding forgiveness. The story is a touching one, at times gut-wrenching, and brings forth lessons of forgiveness and redemption. It was interesting learning about the Asians, especially the Hmong, who settled among the Mennonites.  I highly recommend A Search for Redemption to other readers.

 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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