About the Book
Book: Maryann’s Hope
Author: Molly Jebber
Genre: Amish Historical Romance
Release Date: January 26, 2021
The pleasing warmth of fresh-baked maple cookies…the sweet, buttery flakiness of a raspberry jam pastry. In 1913 Ohio, the Amish Charm Bakery is beloved by locals and visiting Englischer alike. And its understanding community always provides help, healing–and new chances for love…even for a widow faced with an impossible choice between her head and her heart.
Secrets devastated Maryanne Harding’s marriage to an Englischer–and took away her untrustworthy husband. Now the young Amish widow has found contentment cooking up treats at the bakery, raising her little girl, and comforting her ailing mother. And when Andrew Wittmer asks her to marry him, Maryanne is over the moon with happiness that she and the kind furniture maker will put down roots in her hometown…
Until Andrew’s uncle becomes ill, and Andrew must permanently take over his store in a town hours away. Though she would go anywhere to be Andrew’s fraa, Maryanne can’t abandon her mother–or the family that depends on her so much. And when she discovers Andrew harbors secrets of his own, Maryanne’s hard-won trust is shaken. Now, can she risk difficult choices and take a leap of faith into the loving, joyful future she longs for most?
Marilyn’s thoughts: Maryann’s Hope is a heartwarming and
touching story from the beginning to the end. I loved the gentleness and detail
that Jebber included in this story. I didn’t want the story to end. Maryann’s
past still hurt but with Andrew she felt a newness of trust, love and faith.
Plus they didn’t want secrets from each other. The story moves at a nice pace
that kept me engaged until the end. The unexpected twists and turns, grief,
forgiveness, discovering where they belonged and faith to endure the trials made
this a beautiful tale.
Molly Jebber’s books are filled with love for
others and God radiates in her penned words. I look forward to reading the next
book in the series. In fact, with the multiple secondary characters, I believe
there could be several more books in The Amish Charm Bakery Series.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Kensington
Publishing Company for the opportunity to read an ARC copy of this book without
any obligation to write a positive review. I have expressed my own opinion. I
received an ARC copy of this book from the author too.
Click here to get your copy!
About the Author
Molly Jebber is a best-selling & award-winning Amish Historical Romance author whose books have made the Publisher’s Weekly Best Ten List, media worldwide, and in USA Today. She’s a national speaker for Women’s Christian Connection, and keynote and guest lecturer for many groups on writing, publishing, & marketing. She loves God, family, friends she is grateful for her readers.
More from Molly
Hi Readers!
You are the reason I write. Your inspiration and encouragement on social media posts brighten my mood and on those hard days of writing, keeps me going. Thank you!
I’ve been fortunate to have a close family. I hear so often, you can choose your friends but not your family. Maryann in MARYANN’S HOPE loves her mother, but finds her a challenge with her unpredictable moods. When she meets Andrew, they both must make difficult decisions throughout their courtship relating to family and seeking God’s will for their lives. Maryann’s toddler, Betsy, will make you laugh, as well as other children of her friends in the story. The bakery desserts will make your mouth water, and you’ll imagine the aroma of cinnamon, sugar, and warm bread.
The Amish Charm Bakery is where friends come to enjoy a break, share secrets, solve problems, and laugh and cry.
On a personal note, this year has been an exciting one for our family in spite of COVID-19. My daughter, Misty, is getting married, and we love our future son-in-law, Kevin. They are having a small wedding due to the virus, but it hasn’t dampened any of our enthusiasm for this special day. God has blessed all of us with making all the plans go smoothly, and they’ve enjoyed their marriage counseling with Pastor Roger.
Pastor Roger asked them to put their first name in the verses in Corinthians Chapter 13 of the Bible, as an example of how they should feel about each other. Such as Misty is patient, and Misty is kind. I thought about that in my marriage to Ed. He is all those wonderful things to me. But I need to be more patient! So I’m learning along with Misty and Kevin! LOL
I pray that MARYANN’S HOPE will bring you a fun escape into the small Amish town of Charm, Ohio during the period of 1913-1914!
Blog Stops
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Inklings and notions, February 2
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Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, February 3
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For Him and My Family, February 4
deb’s Book Review, February 5
Britt Reads Fiction, February 5
Locks, Hooks and Books, February 6
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Connie’s History Classroom, February 8
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Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 9
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Molly is giving away the grand prize package of a $75 Amazon gift card and an Amish doll!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/1068a/maryann-s-hope-celebration-tour-giveaway
