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Kelly Irvin is a Kansas native and has been writing professionally for 25 years. She and her husband, Tim, make their home in Texas. They have two children, three cats, and a tankful of fish. A public relations professional, Kelly is also the author of two romantic suspense novels and writes short stories in her spare time.
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In author Kelly Irvin’s first installment in the Bliss Creek Amish series, readers will find a charming, romantic story of how God works even in the darkest moments.
It’s been four years since Carl left. Four years since he left the safety of the small Amish community for the Englisch world. And in four years, Emma’s heart has only begun to heal.
Now, with the unexpected death of her parents, Emma is plunged back into a world of despair and confusion. It’s a confusion only compounded by Carl’s return. She’s supposed to be in love with him…so why can’t she keep her mind off Thomas, the strong, quiet widower who always seems to be underfoot? Could the man she only knew as a friend be the one to help her to heal?
In a world that seems to be changing no matter how tightly she clings to the past, this one woman must see beyond her pain and open her heart to trust once again.
Product Details:
List Price: $13.99
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (February 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0736943714
ISBN-13: 978-0736943710
AND NOW…THE FIRST CHAPTER:
MY REVIEW:
To Love and to Cherish is Book 1 of the new series The Bliss Creek Amish.
Emma has to deal with the unexpected death of her parents, which happens in chapter 1. Her days become full with teaching school, taking care of the families home and her younger siblings. There is also a nice, quiet widower who has his eye on Emma.
Emma settles down into a new routine with her family, when much to Emma’s surprise, her ole beau returns to the fold after 4 years away. Now her neat, orderly world is confusing.
Should Emma marry her old Beau? What about the nice widower vying for her attention? Emma must search her heart and find God’s will for her life.
To Love and to Cherish was a good read. I look forward to future books in The Bliss Creek Amish series.
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