WILMA’S WISH
Getting married should be an exciting time but for Wilma not so much. She has her hands full trying to take care of her fiancé’s five nephews while he is at work. The tragedy of losing their mother has really affected the boys. I could understand the pain they were going through. Poor Wilma may be in over her head as the boys become unruly and disrespectful.
I loved reading how Wilma began to examine her heart and wonder if she had made the right decision. Israel loved her and she had walked away when he needed her the most. The author does a great job of illustrating pride in this beautiful story filled with family, love and forgiveness.
MARTHA’S MIRACLE
I really liked Martha and her zest for life. She loved hunting and fishing which was a bit unusual for an Amish woman. She works hard at her parents B&B but still tries to find time to sketch and be outdoors. Glen is a nice character who hopes to be a fireman someday. As Martha and Glen start dating little differences start to pull them apart. Glen isn’t interested in church and thinks maybe he wants to be English. Poor Martha knows that she can’t be with someone who isn’t equally yoked to her. Glen is a little prideful and doesn’t think he needs to pray about his situation but God always has a way to get our attention.
The story centers around a theme of finding God and trusting Him. I like how Martha never wavered in her faith and continued to pray for Glen. In the midst of a tragedy Glen finds himself asking God for help. You could feel his burdens lifting and it was a nice part of the story to witness his transformation. Martha is someone I would like to be friends with. She has such a giving heart and her faith is steadfast.
ALMA’S ACCEPTANCE
Alma was hard to like at first. I know she is going through a difficult time after the loss of her husband but her attitude is horrible. She is very critical of others and corrects their mistakes without being kind. How would you feel if someone came to your home and pointed out the dust? I would be quite upset and feel embarrassed. Maybe staying with her friend for awhile will help her let her emotions out about her loss. People handle grief in different ways and Alma has decided to bottle it up and pretend she is fine.
Seeing her old friend Elias again brings Alma something to be happy about. He seems to bring her out of her shell but she still holds back her feelings somewhat. I felt bad that many people were not happy with their relationship. After all Alma’s husband hasn’t been dead for very long. Are they rushing things? Has Alma really grieved for her husband? I loved the unexpected surprise the author throws into the story that Alma must face. God always has a plan for us and this story is a great example of trusting God.
"I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review."
Megan McCormick doesn’t leave Atlanta looking for love. Far from it. She runs to the mountain town of Laurel Crest to flee from her past and a broken heart. When she’s knocked over by Lee Grainger, handsome veterinarian and lover of small-town living, Megan’s life takes an unexpected turn.
Lesa Henderson has been an avid reader since she first learned how to read and loves getting lost in the world the author creates. She’s been writing since the age of 10 and has since been published in many national magazines and is also a screenwriter. She lives in Florida with her husband Ken, their three children and a Schnauzer named Jackson.
Do Miracles really happen?
Maureen Chevalier-Seawell, MD graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Chemistry then completed medical school and a residency in Internal Medicine. She is board certified in that specialty. She has practiced medicine for 36 years and has taught medical students for more than a decade.
It’s been a year since Marlee, her sisters, and the Miles boys survived an avalanche. Sure, it was a little embarrassing for them when all the neighbors saw them on the news, but they love being outdoors, and what are the odds that another tragedy would strike this adventurous group? Has anyone calculated the statistics of being hit with two natural disasters? It has to be low, so of course the two families planned to backpack again this summer.
Liz is the author of the Off the Itinerary series, the wife of a professional tree climber and the homeschooling mom of three energetic and laundry-producing children. She received her Associate’s of Arts at the University of Sioux Falls, where she received the LAR Writing Award for her essay entitled, “My Real Life Mufasa.” Liz once spent a summer in Colorado teaching rock climbing, which she believes was a fantastic way to make money and memories. She resides with her family in Wisconsin, where they enjoy hiking and rock climbing. Liz and her husband have also backpacked in Colorado and the Grand Canyon, which have provided inspiration for her writing. She likes making adventurous stories to encourage others to find adventures and expand their comfort zones (though admittedly, she still needs lots of practice expanding her own comfort zone).