Book Synopsis
With autumn in full brilliant color, the Amish of Promise Lodge celebrate a successful harvest—and a community rooted in deep friendship. But as cold winds of judgment cast doubt and fear, residents will need each other more than ever to weather the storm . . .
For abandoned wife Annabelle Beachey, Promise Lodge is a refuge where she's gained confidence and self-sufficiency. But she and others are dismayed when newly arrived Bishop Clayton King claims the community is too progressive and sets out to change its ways. Worse, her husband, Phineas returns, expecting her to give up her faith as he has. And he won't leave Promise Lodge without her . . .
But little by little, Annabelle's determination and new forthrightness make Phineas realize his mistakes—and truly hear his wife for the first time. Meanwhile, Annabelle finds herself feeling compassion—and even renewed love—for her newly humble, more caring husband. And as Bishop Clayton's attempt to control Promise Lodge threatens everything its residents have built, Phineas and Annabelle must work together with unshakeable courage to save their new home—and their opportunity for forever happiness.
For abandoned wife Annabelle Beachey, Promise Lodge is a refuge where she's gained confidence and self-sufficiency. But she and others are dismayed when newly arrived Bishop Clayton King claims the community is too progressive and sets out to change its ways. Worse, her husband, Phineas returns, expecting her to give up her faith as he has. And he won't leave Promise Lodge without her . . .
But little by little, Annabelle's determination and new forthrightness make Phineas realize his mistakes—and truly hear his wife for the first time. Meanwhile, Annabelle finds herself feeling compassion—and even renewed love—for her newly humble, more caring husband. And as Bishop Clayton's attempt to control Promise Lodge threatens everything its residents have built, Phineas and Annabelle must work together with unshakeable courage to save their new home—and their opportunity for forever happiness.
Charlotte Hubbard continues to pen wonderful and heartfelt stories in her novels and she certainly wowed me in the 5th book in her Promise Lodge series. She is an author who draws me into her novels with her complex characters and her compelling storylines. Her characters are filled with love, faith, fun and forgiveness and they will need all of that when newcomer Bishop Clayton King arrives in their community.
Clayton started trying my patience with his demands and his attitude to the point where I wanted him gone.
The founders and residents are much nicer than I would have been but the longer he lived there the more interesting he became to me so I was glad he stayed because he was quite a surprising twist to the story.
I love how the community rallies around each other by offering a safe caring environment to those in need and how they encourage each other to be successful by making the best of their lives.
I really enjoyed meeting Annabelle and Phineas Beachey and I found their storyline touching.
Overall, I have loved the entire series and this book shows once again why Ms. Hubbard is one of todays best Amish fiction authors. I love her descriptive writing, her flawed characters and no matter where she places her characters they always are on the rocky road to where they are meant to be. I happen to like a story that has its ups and downs and some things are worth fighting for.
I received a complementary copy of this book but was under no obligation to write a review. All opinions are my own.
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