"Home to Paradise"

Barbara Cameron

Rose Anna Zook, the youngest of the three Zook sisters, has watched as her two older sisters convinced two of the three Stoltzfus brothers to marry them. So that's what's on her mind for John. the youngest Stoltzfus brother, but he is having too much fun living in the English world driving a truck and doesn't want to return to the Amish community.  He especially doesn't want to marry. Also, he doesn't get along with his dad, so Rose Anna doesn't think he will ever return to the community. She is determined, however, and starts trying to manipulate things to reach the outcome she desires. But circumstances never really turn out s we wish, or do they?

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I enjoyed this book very much. The author reviewed the background with us, which was beneficial if we had not read the previous books, or had not read them in a long time.

This story shows us how powerful love can be.

It also has an Amish to English glossary & Amish recipes.

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I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FROM LITFUSE FOR REVIEW PURPOSES.

 

"Scraps of Evidence"

Barbara Cameron

Tess' Aunt Susan is her only living relative.  Her mother passed away several years ago.  Susan, having taught Tess how to quilt, has instilled in her a love for the craft, but Tess has another interest besides quilting.  She is a police detective.  She became interested in being a detective when her best friend was killed the night of their senior prom.  

Tess is working with a new partner from Chicago when they are called to investigate a homicide.  There are many striking similarities between this case and her friends' death, including a mark on the nape of the neck.  But that's not all of Tess' concerns.  Her aunt seems to be having a lot of "accidents" lately.  Aunt Susan says she's just clumsy, but Tess is concerned about her uncle's lack of concern.  Susan's husband also happens to be the assistant to the Chief of Police.

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I enjoyed the mystery part of the story and it was unique how the author used the quilt to solve the mystery.  I didn't enjoy the precise details of the murders.  

This story has a surprising twist.

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"A Road Unknown"

Barbara Cameron

Elizabeth, tired of taking care of her younger brother and sisters, takes off to become independent.  She moves in with an Englisch roommate, with whom she has been pen pals.  She finds a job working in an Amish run store that sells homemade quilts and crafts.  She has her share of mishaps when she tries to learn to use modern appliances.  There is also an English man who becomes interested in Elizabeth and also her Amish boss, Saul Miller.  

Which will Elizabeth choose?  Also, her grandmother contacts the local bishop to convince her to come home.  

Which man wins her heart?  Or does the bishop scare her into returning back home?

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I enjoyed this book, especially the parts which took place in the craft shop.  There were a few parts which were a little too modern for my taste, which I didn't enjoy. 

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I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FROM LITFUSE FOR REVIEW PURPOSES.