"The Amish Witness" Book Review

34019002The Amish Witness
by Diane Burke

 Book Description:
SHATTERED AMISH SANCTUARY 

After witnessing the murder of her best friend, Elizabeth Lapp flees to the Amish community she left years ago, hoping the killer won't find her. But the murderer follows Elizabeth, trapping her in her family's barn, and she's sure she won't survive—until an Amish man rushes to save her. As the attacker runs off, Elizabeth sees her rescuer is none other than Thomas King, the handsome farmer she left behind with her dreams and her heart. Now widowed with two small children, Thomas vows to keep her safe…despite not being ready to forgive her. And suddenly, the man whose love she longs for—but can't allow herself to accept—is all that's standing between her and a cold-blooded killer.

 My Book Review:     I've been reading Amish works of fiction for many, many years now and my favorite ones combine a bit of romance with suspense.   This one does a beautiful job of combining the two.   A theme of past hurts and forgiveness tie the two together nicely.   
        I love to read about couples who have had previous relationships and then meet again, under new circumstances.  Thomas and Elizabeth have a significant history of romance and love, but it ended badly when Elizabeth left her Amish faith and community to join the English world with her friend, Hannah.  Hannah has brought Thomas and Elizabeth together again, but unfortunately it happens when Hannah is murdered.   It makes complete sense to me that Elizabeth would seek the solace of home and family when tragedy strikes and her life it in danger too. 
      I am rating this book 4 **** stars and I highly recommend it to readers.   
  I received a copy of this book from netgalley and Love Inspired Suspense in exchange for my honest review.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I was not required to write a positive review.
       

 About the Author:
Diane Burke

Diane Burke, award winning author, writes inspirational romantic suspense for Love Inspired Books by Harlequin. She's never met a stranger only a friend she hasn't met yet. She loves reading, watching movies, and America's Got Talent. She loves to hear from her readers and can be reached at diane@dianeburkeauthor.com

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