THE MELODY OF LOVE BY WANDA E. BRUNSTETTER  AND LORINE BRUNSTETTER VAN CORBACH 

A widowed mother, Amelia Miller never thought of finding love again—until she meets Christian Yoder while on a sisters’ trip to Ohio. When Christian suddenly has the opportunity to move to Indiana near Amelia, what started as a spark grows to a flame. . .but there are complications. Amelia’s son, who is on the autism spectrum, doesn’t like the new man who has been coming around, and he often acts out in tantrums. Amelia’s love for her son is her priority, so romance may have to be sacrificed. Christian, though, is determined to find a connection with the boy. 

Features:

• From New York Times Bestselling Author, Wanda E. Brunstetter and her daughter Lorine Brunstetter VanCorbach
• Unique story about an Amish woman who's raising a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Story takes place in Goshen, Indiana
• Brunstetters have strong ties to the Amish community
• Amish fiction delivers life-changing inspiration and entertainment
• Brunstetter's fiction has sold more than 12 million units

MY REVIEW 

The authors have given readers a beautiful story that illustrates the struggles of a young widow. Amelia faces the grief of losing her husband as well as raising a child with special needs. I absolutely loved seeing how Amelia unselfishly attends to her son Micah. Being on the autism spectrum Micah faces challenges every day. I liked how Amelia researched and found a place for Micah to get help and show others that he is able to do tasks. My heart went out to this family as many times it is hard to face difficulties alone. 

Christian is a young man who isn’t looking for a relationship but a God encounter changes that. I like how he is hard working and such a gentleman.  When Amelia and Christian start a friendship there are bumps in the road. Christian doesn’t know about Micah and his struggles. He at times thinks that Micah is being  disobedient until Amelia opens up to him. I can see why both of them are frustrated because there is a lack of communication at times. 

I did like how the authors give details on autism and share how there is help for parents to seek out. What begins as a friendship may turn into  more as Christian is able to bond with Micah. This is heartwarming to Amelia. I did notice there were a few times Amelia felt left out but she soon realizes that Christian is genuine in his feelings for her and Micah. 

Readers need to know that this may be a sensitive subject but it is done in a graceful way with many details to help those that have autism. A beautiful story that gives readers a look at relationships, compassion and a realistic look at autism. 

I received a copy of this book from the authors and publishers. The review is my own opinion.