Ties That Bind Book Review

 

"Ties That Bind"

Cindy Woodsmall

For twenty years, Ariana Brenneman has lived in her parents house and followed the Old Amish Ways.  She has two goals in life:  1) to open a cafe, so she can help support her family and 2) to keep other Amish from being lured into the Englisch life by Quill Schalabach.

Quill once held a very special place in Ariana's heart, until he and her best friend, Frieda ran away together.  Even though Ariana now has another beau, she still carries the wound of his betrayal.  Now for some reason he is back.  Probably to help some other Amish leave the fold.  Ariana fears it be her younger sister.

In spite of how things seem, Quill still cares about Ariana and longs to protect her.  But somethings even Quill cannot protect her from.  It seems as if he is helping to turn her life upside down.  Can she ever forgive him?

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This book is an interesting read with many twists and turns and unexpected happenings.  Sometimes it seems as if it may be better not to bring up old mistakes.  

Can't wait to read the next book to see how things turn out!

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I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FROM BLOGGING FOR BOOKS FOR REVIEW PURPOSES. 

 

"Seasons of Tomorrow"

Cindy Woodsmall

Rhoda Byler, her brother and his family, and  some business partners move to Maine to start their own orchard  and canning business.  Thye become friends and eventually Rhoda, who thought she was in love with Jacob, discovers she loves his brother, Samuel.  Jacob finds out and leaves.  Samuel and Rhoda don't let their feelings for one another show until Jacob can forgive them.  

Meanwhile, Samuel and Jacob's sister, Leah, has fallen in love with a worker at the orchard named, Landon.  The only problem is, he is English.  Leah's father gets wind of it and comes to make Leah return home.

What will happen in all of these mixed up relationships?  

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I enjoyed this book, but I might have have understood it better if I had read the first three books in the series.  

I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FROM BLOGGING FOR BOOKS FOR REVIEW PURPOSES.