HANNAH'S COURAGE book review

Hannah's Courage
(Amish Charm Bakery #3)

by Molly Jebber


Book Description:

A loaf of fragrant cinnamon bread for breakfast . . . a sweet and creamy custard pie for dessert. In 1912 Ohio, the Amish Charm Bakery has something to delight locals and visiting Englischer alike. And within this warm, welcoming community, there’s always room for love to grow . . .

Hannah Lapp’s life, like a long-cherished recipe, is satisfying just the way it is. She enjoys whipping up desserts at the bakery, tutoring local children, and socializing with dear friends. One of those friends, Timothy Barkman, has made his interest in Hannah clear, but she’s been in no hurry to change her circumstances.

No sooner does she feel ready to grow closer to hard-working, handsome Timothy than Hannah finds she may have waited too long. Charlene Shetler intends to become Timothy’s fraa. It’s little wonder he’s attracted to such a pretty, forthright young woman, but is the newcomer all that she seems? Only when Hannah is willing to confront some difficult truths can she move bravely toward a life of abiding faith and love . . .

MY REVIEW: 
5 Stars: 5/5 Star Rating Scale
   
I could smell this book as I was reading due to the author's vivid descriptions set in the Amish Charm Bakery.  Take a sniff and smell the maple sugar cookies, sugar cream pies, and coffee brewing.  Take a seat and let Hannah, Ellie, and Magdalena serve you. 
Hannah loves Timothy but waits too long in telling him and he begins courting another Amish newcomer, one who is ready to marry and move into the new home that Timothy built.  How will Hannah stand seeing them together when she loves him so dearly?   Will she ever have the courage to tell him how she truly feels?  
I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy Amish fiction and Christian fiction.  This book would be appropriate for teen readers as well as adults.   This was such a fun, sweet book for me to read.  Charlene was quite a character!  She was not an easy character to love.  Hannah, on the other hand, was gentle and kind and I fell in love with her.  Ellie was a feisty character who would go to the end's of the world for those she loves.  
I received a digital ARC of this book from netgalley and Zebra Publishing.  All opinions expressed are my own.

About the Author:


From Molly Jebber's goodreads bio:
I said to my loving husband, Ed, “I’ve always wanted to write a book. A story that readers would get lost in for a while.” He said, “Do it!” My daughter, Misty, brother, Mitch, and Mom, Sue said, “Take Ed’s advice, do it!” So I did. The road wasn’t easy, but the education, Amish research, and ride along the way to getting published taught me to take my favorite verse to heart.

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13 KJV

Why Amish Inspirational Romance?
I love their dedication to serve God. I visited Amish Country in Ohio many times. They work hard and have such a close knit friendship with each other. It’s heartwarming and uplifting. At the same time, they face hardships and difficult problems just like we do.

God answered my prayers and gave me the best mentor, author, and friend, Patricia Campbell, to hone my skills. I’m blessed to have Dawn Dowdle as my agent, and John S. from Kensington as my editor.

I’m thank for you, the reader, for being interested in my book!

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