Series: The Infamous Amish Series #3
Author: Patricia Johns
Publisher: Kensington Books
Genre: Amish, Christian Fiction, Romance
Source: Net Galley
My review:
Loving Lovina is the third book in The Infamous Amish series. Ideally, reading the first two books before this one would be best. It can be read as a stand-alone novel but there is a lot of backstories.
I can't imagine what it must have been like for Lovina to wake up in the hospital with amnesia, having no idea who she is. I imagine it was scary when a family claimed her as their own, and she went to live with them. The story line is unique, especially for an Amish book. Lovina slowly gets her memory back and is frustrated that everyone seems to be keeping things from her.
Johannes is happy Lovina is back. He wonders how their relationship will be once she gets her memories back. He is caring for his nephew Daniel, dealing with Lovina being back but having no memories, and has so much on his plate. I liked Daniel's character. He was strong in his own right and not afraid to find a way to follow his dream, despite a lot of opposition.
Patricia Johns shows once again she is not afraid to step out of traditional story lines and create something new. She handles hard issues realistically, with flawed characters. She shows sin does not only affects those involved, but the community around them.
I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who enjoys Amish fiction. Those who love Kathleen Fuller, Beth Wiseman, and Wanda Brunstetter will also enjoy Patricia Johns Loving Lovina.
Thank you to Kensington and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book. I was not required to provide a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
★★★★/5
Synopsis (from Net Galley):
With the latest book in her Infamous Amish series, Patricia Johns crafts an uplifting, sensitive story about a young woman striving
to reclaim the promise of love and community after losing her memory in
an accident. As she navigates her old life where everything is
unfamiliar, can she rediscover her guiding faith and reconnect with the
steadfast young man to whom she is engaged and build a hopeful future?
When
the peaceful Amish community of Bountiful, Pennsylvania, is rocked by
scandal, the three Yoder siblings must each find their path to love,
family, and forgiveness…
Waking in the hospital after a car
accident, Lovina Yoder doesn’t remember the Amish family who claim her
as their own—or the man who says he’s her fiancé. Thoughtful and
handsome, Johannes Miller clearly cares for her, and Lovina longs to
recall the walks and buggy rides he describes, and the plans they once
made. Life in the Amish community seems full of joy, faith, and warmth.
And yet, Lovina senses there is something more in her past, just beyond
her grasp…
Gott has answered Johannes’ prayer to bring Lovina
back—but not quite as he hoped. A year ago, she ran away to the
Englisher world, unable to face the community after her daet’s misdeeds.
Her family hopes that Lovina can rediscover her Amish heart before
those painful recollections return. Johannes loves her as deeply as
ever, but if she walked away once, will she leave again, taking his
dream of home and family with her? Or will the new memories they are
making together, day by day, convince her that this Bountiful future is
Gott’s plan for them both?
Thank for sharing. I haven't read an Amish book before. May check it out.
ReplyDeleteI love reading about the Amish! So fascinating getting a glimpse into their culture.
DeleteI would not thought this was Amish from the cover. But, when I look closely, I see she's holding a bonnet in her hand.
ReplyDeleteWendy, there is a reason for that ;)
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