About the Book

Title: A Courtship on Huckleberry Hill

Author: Jennifer Beckstrand

Genre: Christian Amish Fiction

Release Date: December 26, 2017

Elsie Helmuth’s plain-spoken ways got her in trouble once before, so she needs to make a good impression at her new teaching job. But she’s not about to let disabled student Wally Sensenig work below his potential. And she definitely won’t put up with his hot-headed older brother sabotaging her efforts, no matter how handsome he is. . .

Sam is nearly at the end of his rope caring for his ailing,
 widowed mother, working their farm, and raising his siblings.
 He’ll admit Elsie’s ideas are bringing Wally out of
 his angry shell—but why does she have to be as
stubborn as she is pretty? Yet as it turns out,
Elsie has taught Sam something about himself as well.
And he’ll do whatever it takes to make up for his
mistakes—and win her heart forever.

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About the Author

Jennifer Beckstrand is the RITA-nominated, award-winning Amish romance author of The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hillseries and The Honeybee Sisters series for Kensington Books. Her much-anticipated Amish series, The Honeybee Sisters, has created a lot of romantic buzz. Sweet as Honey received a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly and Sweet as Honey and A Bee in her Bonnet were both awarded Top Picks from RT Book Reviews. Jennifer has always been drawn to the strong faith and the enduring family ties of the Plain people and loves writing about the antics of Anna and Felty Helmuth and the Honeybee sisters’aendi Bitsy. Jennifer has a degree in mathematics and a passion for Jane Austen and Shakespeare.
She and her husband have been married
 for thirty-three years, and she has six children and
six adorable grandchildren, whom she spoils rotten.

Guest Post from Jennifer Beckstrand

I have a very special place in my heart for teachers.
My dad was a high school math teacher. My mother taught second
 grade for over twenty years. My son-in-law taught choir in
 high school, and my daughter taught seventh-grade science.
Another daughter taught American history labs at the
university and still another daughter taught classes for a youth summer program.

Elsie Stutzman is a dedicated teacher who was dismissed
 from her last teaching job in Ohio and is trying to make
 a fresh start and a good impression in Bonduel, Wisconsin.
 Unfortunately one of her students, Wally Sensenig,
is making things difficult for her, and Wally’s hot-headed
 older brother seems determined to get her fired. But Elsie is a
 dedicated teacher, too stubborn to back down and too
 steadfast to give up on anybody.

Elsie’s grandparents, Anna and Felty Helmuth, have other plans for her.
 They want her to fall in love with one of the local boys,
but they’re finding it a little difficult to get the two young people together.

Teachers have an immense impact on our lives. We all remember a
favorite elementary school teacher who inspired a love of learning
 or a high school teacher who encouraged us to reach for greatness.
 One of my favorite teachers was Mrs. Zobell, who taught
 ninth grade English. I distinctly remember her reading “The Outsiders”
out loud to our class. She had a way of making great books and
 great stories come to life, and she sparked a love of
 reading (and writing) that I will always be grateful for.
The teacher who had the most impact on my life is my dad.
He helped me through Calculus in high school and inspired me to major in math in college.

I hope we will take the time this month to thank the teachers in
 our lives for all they do for us and all they do for our kids.

Who was one of your favorite teachers and why?

Fans of this series are in for a treat with this book. The author has a gift

 of writing characters that are so relatable. I enjoyed getting to know Elsie. 

She is an outspoken, compassionate person. When she takes a job as a teacher in the little community nothing will ever be the same. I can remember being

 a teacher’s assistant and wondering if I would make it through the day.

 There were times I went home and cried but I got up the next 

day determined I wouldn’t give up. Elsie has her hands full with

 one particular young boy that will test her patience. Can she stand up to a bully? 

Wally is having a hard time adjusting since his accident. After losing a leg,

 he is angry and thinks everyone hates him. I admire the patience 

Elsie has with Wally. It’s refreshing to read how a teacher goes the 

extra mile to reach a hurting child. There were times Wally made me

 upset but then my heart would go out to him. I loved how the author wrote

 Wally as a troubled child who longed to be accepted. It gives readers a

 glimpse of how a child can feel different and how they learn to overcome that feeling. 

Sam really walked around with guilt over his brother’s accident. That guilt causes

 him to turn a blind eye to Wally’s behavior. When Sam feels like

 the new teacher is picking on his brother he stomps to the school to

 have words with her. Little does he know, Elsie is one tough person.

 She doesn’t back down and this makes for some fun bickering between the

 two stubborn people. Yes they are both hard headed and I loved their interaction. 

I can’t forget about Rose. Oh my that girl needs a reality check. She is for sure

 and certain that Sam is in love with her. She seemed to pop up everywhere

 Sam was and I wanted to tell her to back up and move on down the road.

 She is annoying and very jealous of Elsie. Rose is so envious of Elsie, 

the green eyed monster comes out and tries to destroy Elsie . Will the town 

believe what Rose is saying about Elsie? 

With all that is going on with a new teacher in town, we can’t overlook

 the matchmaking that is in full swing. I won’t say much about it, except get ready

 for laughs as Annie and Felty set their eyes on their granddaughter

 to find her a husband. How will the matchmaking go? Will Elsie prove to the

 town how much she loves to teach? The author has written a book 

that is hard to put down. Don’t miss this latest adventure in a town

 full of mischief, matchmaking and a story that brightens your day. 

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Jennifer is giving away a $10 Amazon gift card to three winners!! https://promosimple.com/ps/c6cf

Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries!