Second Chances on Huckleberry Hill by Jennifer Backstrand
Second Chances on
Huckleberry Hill by Jennifer Backstrand, book eleven in The
Matchmaker’s of Huckleberry Hill series, is sweet, humorous second chance story, dealing with
the affect blended families have on the family members. Martha Sue Helmuth and Yost Beiler are in love with each other, except
that Yost’s young son Jonah doesn’t like Martha Sue; he has done everything in
his power to make her life miserable. Martha Sue not wanting to come between
Yost and his son Jonah, leaves Ohio and moves in with her grandparents, Anna
and Felty, in Bonduel Wisconsin. Martha Sue’s grandparents are Amish
matchmakers but instead of being matchmakers, they are trying to heal their
granddaughter’s broken heart. Martha Sue is still in love with Yost and she
just wants to be left alone. The last thing she wants is another man; especially
not the selfish, spoiled, Vernon Schmucker, who will frustrate you and then
have you laughing at his attitude. Yost refused to let Martha Sue go, moving
himself and his selfish, spoiled son Jonah to Wisconsin; living in Anna and
Felty’s barn. Jonah was acting out due to the loss of his mother and being
afraid that if his father move on and married again, the woman would reduce the
time he spends with his father, not love him, kick him, out or be an evil
stepmother. Only, it was all in his head and quite far from the truth. With a
bit of hilarity, lots of heartfelt talks, sadness, and rescues, Jonah discovers
that “the more love you spread around, the more it multiplies.” I loved how
kind Martha Sue was to Jonah no matter what devious plan he came up with.
Ms Beckstrand adds
another outstanding installment to a wonderful series; drawing me into the story
making me feel as if I’m part of the story rather than a spectator. This was a beautiful story of second chances, grace, forgiveness, and
love all within the beautiful backdrop of the Amish community’s faith and
lifestyle. The emotions, issues, and challenges the
characters face are not just those of the Amish, but could affect people worldwide.
You will feel all the emotions while reading this book: joy, sorrow, anxiety,
love, and especially laughter. I highly recommend Second Chances on Huckleberry Hill to
other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a
complimentary copy of this book.
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