Review of New Release- The Amish Widow's Last Stitch by Tracy Fredrychowski

Lizzie Yoder’s quiet Amish life is shattered when a sudden death reveals a web of secrets, and the only person who can help her unravel them is the one man she’s been warned not to trust . Lizzie Yoder has always lived by the rules. As a devoted Amish woman, she finds solace in her faith, family, and grandmother’s cherished yarn shop, Simply Yarn. But when her grandmother, Widow Yoder, dies under suspicious circumstances, Lizzie’s peaceful life is turned upside down.

Evert Miller is no stranger to breaking the rules. Once a wayward soul who left Willow Springs to uncover the truth about his parents, Evert’s return stirs whispers among the community. His bad-boy reputation is enough to unsettle Lizzie, but the clues he’s following, all pointing to Simply Yarn, leave her no choice but to let him help.

Forced to work together, Lizzie and Evert follow a trail of cryptic clues that tie her grandmother’s death to secrets long buried. As they dig deeper, tensions rise. Evert’s rebellious nature clashes with Lizzie’s steadfast faith, and the feelings sparking between them threaten to unravel everything Lizzie has worked so hard to protect.

But the closer they get to the truth, the greater the danger. Someone is desperate to keep the past buried, and Widow Yoder’s death is just the beginning.

The Amish Widow’s Last Stitch is the third book in the Willow Springs Amish Mystery Romance series. If you like secrets, disappearances, plot twists, and sometimes murder, then you'll adore Tracy Fredrychowski's small-town whodunnit Amish romance mysteries.

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My Review

I have read all the Willow Springs books and enjoyed re-visiting the community. Lizzie is a wonder-compassionate, caring, and sensitive. Her grandmother, Ester Yoder, is mourned by the whole town after her sudden passing, but most of all by Lizzie as she tries to reopen Simply Yarn.

The story is fast-paced, a definite page turner, with strong characters. There is a touch of mystery, suspense, betrayal, fraud, and a sweet budding romance. I finished the story in one sitting.

As the story unfolded, I found myself running the gamut of emotions. The story moved me, with its in-depth characters as their strengths and weaknesses evolved. The ending was amazing.

Review of New Release-Royally Rogue by Dora Hiers

 

A princess must give up her dream life to fulfill her duties and marry a man she doesn't even know…

Princess Katarina "Kati" Barringer Hawthorne of Matlagonia thrives in the quiet life she's carved out in Brighton Bluff, away from her emotionally detached parents and the expectations of the citizens of their tiny country. Expectations which require her to marry another royal she's never even met!

If she were marrying Reece Kerrigan, her best friend since moving to Brighton Bluff, she would have no qualms about moving back to Matlagonia. Reece is kind and considerate, a man of faith and integrity, a man she's grown to depend on. His easy-going friendship and warm smiles brighten her days, making her wish that things could be different, that she was born into a normal family, and she can't imagine a life without him. But her parents arranged her marriage decades ago, hoping to unite the two adjoining countries into one powerful force, so they would never approve of any deviations from that plan.

Chandler "Reece" Archibald-Kerrigan never intended to deceive Kati. What started as his only decent chance to get to know his bride-to-be without the trappings of kingdom responsibilities or parental meddling snowballed into a friendship that spanned years and made him fall deeper in love with the strong and beautiful Princess Katarina.

But when she receives the email from her father, demanding that she return home to fulfil her duties and marry, well, him, will the truth finally set her free from the obligation to marry? Will his faith, his friendship, and his enduring love be enough to sway her to fuse their lives and their countries? Or will his secret destroy their friendship and any hope of a forever love?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DORA HIERS believes that a person should love what they do or choose to do something else. She’s doing exactly what makes her heart sing and considers every day a gift. Besides writing, Dora adores long walks, lazy afternoons in her hammock with a great book, and evening binges of Hallmark movies. Life’s too short to be stuck in traffic, to drink bad coffee, or to read books with a sad ending. Dora and her real-life hero, a retired fire chief, call North Carolina home, but with a world full of amazing places to explore, that’s only a landing point.

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MY REVIEW

 I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this book-royalty aspect, arranged marriage with a twist, and a beautiful romance. This one surprised me from the beginning. There are lots of lovely moments of generosity, friendships, and every woman's dream of finding her true love.

Kati & Reece's trust in God and their faith are amazing. In parts of the book, I felt a heartwarming closeness, as if I knew them. I highly recommend you give this one a try. It will leave you with a feeling of joy, remind you of God's promises, and bring a smile to your face, long after you turn the last page.

I received an ARC from the author; a positive review is not required. All opinions are my own.