An Amish Widow's Promise by Winnie Griggs

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An Amish Widow's Promise by Winnie Griggs, book two in the Sweetbrier Creek series, tugs at your heart, holding you hostage until the very last page; I could not put down, reading it in one day. Miriam Esh was surprised after the death of her husband to learn her husband left his brother in charge of her family orchard, making sure she and her son Jonah are taken care of. Her brother-in-law has no interest in running the orchard; wanting to go to another town where he can work with horses and be closer to his girlfriend. Now this young Amish widow is being forced to find a suitable husband within three months or her family's beloved orchard will be sold with her having no say by her brother-in-law. Miriam has already been betrayed by the men in her family and doesn't trust any of them now and certainly doesn't want a husband. All she wants is to raise her son and have the orchard stay in her family until he's old enough to run it.

After the local orchard Daniel Beiler worked at was sold, he finds himself reflecting on his future; whether he wanted to work for another orchard owner or find land to begin his own. When he is offered the chance to work for Miriam, her stubbornness to allow Daniel to take complete control soon becomes an issue. Miriam wants to run things on the orchard her way, the way it has always been done, and on her own time frame. Daniel knows a thing or two about orchards, having kept up on the newest and latest techniques to improve orchards; but Miriam doesn't want to take any of his advice. As her son, Jonah becomes comfortable around Daniel, enjoying spending time and working with him; Miriam does too. Feelings between Daniel and Miriam start to grow. Learning that Daniel kept a secret from her, she is devastated; believing he is just like all the other men in her life. Daniel only wants the best for the orchard and for Miriam, but will she realize this in time or will secrecy by omission keep this couple apart. It is going to take the help of Daniel’s aunt, a matchmaker, his sister-in-law, and Jonah before Miriam and Daniel can plant the seeds to grow a working and loving relationship.

 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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