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I hope you visit the blogs during my Celebrate Lit tour! I am giving away an Amazon $25 Gift Card plus a paperback copy of The Amish Mother's Secret! I don't pick the winner and will be given the winner name's after the tour ends!
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 9
Texas Book-aholic, September 10
Mary Hake, September 10
Lighthouse Academy Blog, September 11 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)
Locks, Hooks and Books, September 12
Connie’s History Classroom, September 13
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, September 14
Splashes of Joy, September 14
Bizwings Book Blog, September 15
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 16
The Book Club Network, September 17
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, September 18
Vicky Sluiter, September 18
For Him and My Family, September 19
Cover Lover Book Review, September 20
JESUS in the EVERYDAY, September 21
Books I’ve Read, September 22
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My publisher shared this review by Kris Anderson while I was on a road trip to Berlin, Ohio. I love her thoughtful words about Book 2, An Unexpected Gift. Thanks, Kris, for taking the time to read my book and to write this review!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023An Unexpected Gift by Diane Craver is a touching Amish tale. While An Unexpected Gift can be read as a standalone (the author provides needed details for new readers), I suggest reading The Amish Mother’s Secret first. I thought An Unexpected Gift contained good writing with realistic characters. The characters from The Amish Mother's Secret return and some new ones are added. Somone has good news to share with the family, but the news could upset another. Another family member is struggling with a difficult decision. I like how the triplets along with their biological parents go out of their way to help someone in need. We get to learn about the Swartzentruber Amish. I like that the author explains some of the differences between Old Order and the Swartzentruber Amish. The story has English, Old Order Amish, and Swartzentruber Amish. The point-of-view switches between characters in each category. I did find it an information overload in the beginning as the author introduced the various characters and provided their background (it was so much at once). It became easier as I moved further into the story. An Unexpected Gift has faith, love, forgiveness, compassion, hope, and grace. We also see the importance of accepting a person and not judging them. All things are possible with God. I am looking forward to the next book in the Amish Adoption Series. There is a recipe for coconut cream pie at the end. An Unexpected Gift is an expressive story with a lost love, a surprising blessing, an unpredicted decision, disapproving parents, nuptial upheaval, and a gracious God.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023An Unexpected Gift by Diane Craver is a touching Amish tale. While An Unexpected Gift can be read as a standalone (the author provides needed details for new readers), I suggest reading The Amish Mother’s Secret first. I thought An Unexpected Gift contained good writing with realistic characters. The characters from The Amish Mother's Secret return and some new ones are added. Somone has good news to share with the family, but the news could upset another. Another family member is struggling with a difficult decision. I like how the triplets along with their biological parents go out of their way to help someone in need. We get to learn about the Swartzentruber Amish. I like that the author explains some of the differences between Old Order and the Swartzentruber Amish. The story has English, Old Order Amish, and Swartzentruber Amish. The point-of-view switches between characters in each category. I did find it an information overload in the beginning as the author introduced the various characters and provided their background (it was so much at once). It became easier as I moved further into the story. An Unexpected Gift has faith, love, forgiveness, compassion, hope, and grace. We also see the importance of accepting a person and not judging them. All things are possible with God. I am looking forward to the next book in the Amish Adoption Series. There is a recipe for coconut cream pie at the end. An Unexpected Gift is an expressive story with a lost love, a surprising blessing, an unpredicted decision, disapproving parents, nuptial upheaval, and a gracious God.
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Tom booked 2 nights at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge for our anniversary on August 2nd!
The lodge is new and beautiful. We did Ash Cave trails and other ones!
The lodge is new and beautiful. We did Ash Cave trails and other ones!
