Mary’s Calico Hope (The Heart of the Amish) by Anne Blackburne

 

Full of faith, hope, and romance, this new series takes you into the Heart of Amish country.
 
If God wills it, Mary Yoder will do it, even if that means using crutches for the rest of her life. She was badly injured in a buggy accident as a child. Still, she is content living in the Dawdi Haus connected to her parents’ farmhouse and with her work weaving baskets and raising specialty roosters whose feathers she uses to make excellent trout lures. She is truly happy at twenty-nine, but. . .she wouldn’t mind finding a husband—if the Lord wills it. Along comes Reuben King, a Mennonite doctor. They are attracted to one another, but how could they ever be together? She’s a baptized Amish woman, so it seems impossible. Also, he wants her to have surgery to improve her mobility and lessen her day-to-day pain. She’s sick and tired of surgeries! But if God wills it, she’ll do it. And just maybe there will be a way for these two unlikely souls to connect.

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About The Author

Anne Blackburne lives and works in Southeast Ohio as a newspaper editor and writer. She is the mother of five grown children, has one wonderful grandchild, and a spoiled poodle named Millie. For fun, when she isn’t working on Amish romance or sweet mysteries, Anne directs and acts in community theater productions and writes and directs original plays. She also enjoys reading, kayaking, swimming, searching for beach glass, and just sitting with a cup of coffee looking at large bodies of water. Her idea of the perfect vacation is cruising and seeing amazing new places with people she loves.

My Review

I loved this story, such kind and caring people!
When Mary and the new doctor, Rueben, meet you can feel the sparks flying, but this is a no no, especially for Mary, she would be put under the ban and has a lot to lose. Besides, Mary has so many physical problems, and has convinced herself she will remain unmarried.
There is a busy body, but mostly there are people whom you will love, such love and kindness, makes me wish I could live there!
I have read the other books in this series, but this can stand alone, it is a great Amish read!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Barbour, and was not required to give a positive review.