Still Waters (The Amish of Shepherd's Hill) by Patricia Johns

 Unsure of her future within the Amish community, Beth Peachy arrives in Lancaster County for the summer to care for her ailing grandmother. Yet with dementia threatening to steal away Mammi's memories, Beth's visit quickly evolves into an urgent search for answers to questions that her relatives seem determined to avoid. How can Beth possibly make a lifelong vow to the Amish church when her own family is concealing so much of the past from her?

Beth's childhood friend Danny Lapp faces his own dilemma as his ex-Amish older brother turns his back on their family upbringing, dishonoring his Plain heritage. Struggling to find some sort of connection with his brother despite their deep difference of opinion, Danny is determined to find a solution before church leadership becomes involved. As Beth and Danny reconnect and seek to help each other in their search for answers, they find themselves stirring up not only surprising revelations about the past, but questions about a possible future--together.

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About The Author

 Patricia Johns is a Publishers Weekly bestselling Amish fiction author, writing from Alberta, Canada. She relishes electricity and modern conveniences in her real life, but she loves to imagine what life would be like living without everything we so easily rely upon. If you were to peek in at her, you'd find her tapping away on her computer writing her newest book, or arranging her dollhouse furniture which has become a big passion of hers. You can keep up with her on social media, or sign up for her newsletter for a chance to win signed books and knitted surprises made with love by the author herself. 

 

My Review

Another great read by one of my favorite authors.
This is a read that is full of emotions, you'll find yourself with tears in your eyes. A faith based read with people that are there for one another.
A young woman has come to help her grandmother get ready to move, and also for answers about her dad.
I loved the compassion shown here for a women with some dementia, a horrible disease. Then I loved the freeing of giving forgiveness, and we are given that in this book! The guilt, but the reward is so great, and put in that position I would do the same!
This was such a beautiful read to get lost in, and I can't wait for the next book in this series, and for an answer for some that I now care about!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Bethany House, and was not required to give a positive review.