these Amish stories

I don't knnow what it is about these stories with an Amish setting but I enjoy them, enjoy them a lot. They are like Hallmark Channel movies, just good, wholesome stories that make you feel good about life. Like a thriller, and this wasn't that, I buzzed through this book in two days!

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Retelling of the Hosea and Gomer Love Story

In this beautiful trilogy, Woodsmall weaves into the retelling in the Hosea and Gomer love story, the retelling of the story of Ruth and Naomi. Along the way, Woodsmall makes some astonishing theological statements. Such as our reactions to difficult truths are presents, opportunities for development and transformation in love. After repeated readings of this treasure, I am still excavating and rehearsing insights and shards of understandings.

My Musings

This is a marvelous romance and a great ending for the trilogy. I just loved The heroine and wow major character growth in the hero. I will miss these characters and will definitely listen to this one again. Happy reading/listening!

enjoyable

very well written enjoyed listening to, great addition to my listening library.
look for to downloading another by same author.

Best of this 3-book series.

Any additional comments?

Good series. Reader sounded gravelly when trying to do men's voices. Enjoyed each book, liked the last one best, always love a good ending. Good characters, I think Aaron was my favorite, but also liked Ada and Lena and Sylvia. Liked Kara too of course, and Laurie. In the second book, the cat part was completely unnecessary. Dwayne's meanness could have been shown in other ways. Hate that cruelty and actually skipped over the details of it. Kara's dad's part could have been brought out a bit more, he seemed hard to get to know, but all ended well and that's the main thing :)

A bit sappy, ties together a little too neatly

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

As part of the series, it's a little too neat and tidy. This is OK for an Amish romance, but as a book itself, not sure i'd recommend it.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene where Cara decides to take steps to forgive her father, despite feeling a bit of the anger

Do you think The Harvest of Grace needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

NO! This series ties up nicely, and a new book will make the series even moe sappy.

Any additional comments?

I like Cindy Woodsmall's writing and insight into the human condition, but the series as a whole - this book in particular - doesn't really have strong plot points that don't include emotional drama. "Sisters of the Quilt" had a much stronger series plot, and "Amish Vines and Orchards" appears to as well (I am only on book 2).

For Woodsmall, I know she can do better. For Cassandra Campbell, she did a good job with the material she has.

listening and relaxng

What made the experience of listening to The Harvest of Grace the most enjoyable?

These books are so good to relax with. Good story lines and enjoyable.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Harvest of Grace?

When Michael found his son.

Which scene was your favorite?

Sister's reuniting.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both I think

Any additional comments?

Listened to this book a couple times.