Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Green Pastures (The Amish of Shepherd's Hill #1) by Patricia Johns

 

abitha Schrock's return to Lancaster County shakes the foundations of her family and community. After her departure during rumspringa and then a recent divorce, Tabitha faces the challenge of reintegrating into Amish society while pursuing her dream of working as a veterinarian. Meanwhile, her sister Amanda, whose own prospects were dimmed by Tabitha's leaving, decides to seize her chance at love by pursuing a man with a shadowed past. And their youngest sister, Rose, despite her beauty and romantic hopes, faces the sometimes harsh realities of matrimony, grappling with the weight of vows made before Gott and her community.

As the sisters navigate the intricacies of love, faith, and tradition, they are bound by their commitment to uphold their Amish way of life. But as they strive to keep their promises, how much are they willing to sacrifice to remain true to themselves and their community?

In this tender story of resilience and redemption, bestselling author Patricia Johns explores the enduring power of sisterhood and the unwavering strength found within the sanctuary of faith.

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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


I really enjoyed this read, and am thrilled there will be more books coming in this series.
This is a faith based read, and makes you realize that being Amish really doesn't insulate you from all problems!
We are given some sweet romance, and we meet head on problems of being a farmer, and having a Vet that is Amish? We also see how hard it is for some family member to be free of the stigma of others in their family.
The author does give us a look at a dysfunctional family, and how bad things got for them, but through faith we meet one whom struggles, but seems to be winning the fight.
This book was a page turner for answers, surprises yes, but a look a different look at the plain life, and with difference, we are all people with our own problems!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Bethany House, and was not required to give a positive review.

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