Good morning peeps! I wont be here long...a giant pile of mulch and my dad are waiting but...Kim Vogel Sawyer is on the blog so I doubt you'll miss me! Check it out...
When trouble roars into quiet Arborville, Alexa and Anna-Grace find themselves the target for discord and exposed secrets. Can they continue to seek the God of all grace amidst the fog of confusion?
Alexa Zimmerman wonders if the Old Order Mennonite community in Arborville, Kansas will ever fully accept her. Her family roots here aren’t what anyone thought when she first arrived, but she is hopeful that her culinary and hospitality skills will win the skeptics over. The bed-and-breakfast she’s operating needs to succeed so Alexa agrees to allow Briley Forrester, the hotshot reporter from Chicago, to stay as a long-term boarder not knowing his real motives for being amongst the Plain folk.
But when Alexa agrees to host her cousin Anna-Grace Braun, the presence of extended family brings out Alexa’s insecurities and sets Briley on the trail to uncovering a web of hidden truths.
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*Summary*
Alexa Zimmerman wonders if the Old Order Mennonite community in Arborville, Kansas will ever fully accept her. Her family roots here aren’t what anyone thought when she first arrived, but she is hopeful that her culinary and hospitality skills will win the skeptics over. The bed-and-breakfast she’s operating needs to succeed so Alexa agrees to allow Briley Forrester, the hotshot reporter from Chicago, to stay as a long-term boarder not knowing his real motives for being amongst the Plain folk.
But when Alexa agrees to host her cousin Anna-Grace Braun, the presence of extended family brings out Alexa’s insecurities and sets Briley on the trail to uncovering a web of hidden truths.
Plans for a secure future and the sweetness of young romance hang in the balance when Alexa and Anna-Grace have to face that their secrets are interconnected, binding the two in ways they could not have imagined. They must trust in a loving, heavenly Father and His plan for their futures.
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*My Thoughts*
What did I just read.
That's a pretty good way to sum up my thoughts after completing this beauty.
What a book!I've read a lot of Amish lately so it's no surprise this showed up in my inbox. What did come as a surprise was the author. My grandpa loves her, so, as every good granddaughter would do, I gave it a try. All for my grandpa. Little did I know, it would be this good!
The protagonists. This book is unique in the way that it is from four different people's points of views. Four! I loved each and every one...except Stephen was a definite favorite. I could really identify with his problem of wanting to be what others want you to be while still following your dreams.
Back to the pov. You'd think it would be annoying, jumping between characters, not making sense, broken chapters. Nope!Kim writing is fantastic: It flowed smoothly though out the book and made you feel "present" in their community. The grace and mercy throughout this book was AMAZING. True to the Christian genre, this book has a message without being preachy. LOVE!
Now to rant. I was AGRIVATED. Why? Nothing irritates me more then a cliff hanger! On one hand it might help with sales with one series but chances are, next time I won't be starting a book if that's how it's going to be. I am THE most impatient person on the planet and when you go from one person hanging in the first book to THREE?! Not ok. To be honest though, I love kim books enough that I'll stick with her. Even though she triggers my impatience.
Such a stunning cover! True to my style, the covers of these lovelies have a similar style BUT I will say, I like this second cover best.
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*My overall thoughts*
When Grace Sings by Kim Vogel Sawyer is an inspirational Amish story on struggle, triumph, and grace through our Lord. Filed from cover to cover with expert writing and grace-filled characters, Kim weaves a sweet story that becomes a must read with each page turned!
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*My Rating*
I give When Grace Sings by Kim Vogel Sawyer...
4 stars!!
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*Where to get it*
*I received this book from Litfuse and the publisher in exchange for an honest review, which I have given. All thoughts were my own and I was not compensated in any other way.
Please give this book a try...you won't regret it!!
Happy Reading,
Nicki
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