Room on the Porch Swing

I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. From the publisher When tragedy strikes, can two young Amish people find the hope that lies on the other side? Laura Riehl is no stranger to heartache. Less than a year after her mother’s death, Laura finds herself burying another loved one: her best friend, Savilla, who has died after a brief and sudden illness. Laura feels heartbroken and alone, but her pain is nothing compared to that of Allen, the husband Savilla has left behind. He now faces a life so different from the one he imagined—plus a baby to care for on his own. When Laura offers to help Allen with baby Mollie, he jumps at the opportunity until a permanent solution can be found. She’d do anything to lend a hand to Allen and to honor her best friend’s memory. Rudy, Laura’s boyfriend, is initially supportive of her plan, but the more time Laura spends with Allen, the more jealous and frustrated Rudy seems to become. As Laura and Allen face hardships together, their friendship takes a surprising yet comforting turn—and she discovers an attraction she’s never felt with Rudy. Would falling for Allen betray the people she cares about most, or would denying those feelings betray her heart? This latest installment in the Amish Homestead series returns us to Lancaster County, home of the beloved Riehls, where a family’s strength—and advice from a new friend—may help Laura find God’s direction.

There is nothing like a cold, wintry night and a warm enjoyable Amish book written by Amy Clipston!!! As a fan of the Amish Homestead Series (and Amish books in general), it was nice to spend some time with some nice, clean, enjoyable fiction. Be prepared to shed tears, though, as it is heart-wrenching as well as heart-warming, and I cannot think of a better way to spend a few hours with a friendly novel (the author and her books are favourites of mine) that is deeply satisfying.