Happily Ever Amish (The Amish of Apple Creek)

 

Happily Ever Amish 

(The Amish of Apple Creek) 

October 25, 2022

by Shelley Shepard Gray  (Author)

In the first in a heartwarming new series, New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray—one of the most beloved voices in inspirational romance—welcomes readers to Apple Creek, Ohio, a small, vibrant Amish community where everyone seems to know everyone else. But that doesn’t mean Apple Creek doesn’t have its share of surprises, secrets, and unexpected romance… Perfect for fans of Beverly Lewis, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Charlotte Hubbard, Happily Ever Amish is rich with warmth and utterly endearing characters sure to enchant readers looking for a sweet romance.

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Addie Byler may be Apple Creek’s resident wallflower, but she knows she has a lot to offer—and much to be grateful for. Raised by her loving grandmother, she lives a life filled with good friends and hard work. Wary of romance, Addie assumes no man will look beyond her glasses and her tendency to talk to her rescue donkey, Snickers—until the day she finds a note from a secret admirer. A prank, most likely. But then, a second note arrives . . .
 
It’s not that Daniel Miller doesn’t like Addie, he just doesn’t want to court her. She’s too willful, too chatty, too odd. Yet when he learns she’s been teased because she’s never had a beau, he decides to send a little note of encouragement. One note leads to another. And when Addie begins replying with thoughtful messages of her own, he’s struck by her sweetness and warmth. Soon, what began as a sympathetic gesture becomes something deeper. Daniel fears revealing the truth, but with courage, faith—and a helping hand from their close-knit community—Apple Creek’s most unlikely couple may find their path to happiness . . .

My thoughts:. This wasn't my favorite book by this author, but it does have some good thoughts. I like how the author showed that everyone has some worth even those people that their peers consider nobody. Once you get to know them you find that they are actually somebody worth knowing.  I like Daniel he was sweet and considerate. Addie was insecure and felt like she was nobody, until she learned that she had value. The ending was kind of rushed but it was sweet. If you like Amish stories you will enjoy this one. There is little to no faith message and the romances very light. It is more about growing up and discovering who You are. I was given a copy free and all opinions are my own.