They were “only friends” . . . but they wanted so much more.
Crystal Glick is grateful to live with her brother’s family since her father died and her fiancé, Owen, broke their engagement. Crystal loves her bruderskinner and cheerfully helps her sister-in-law through a difficult pregnancy with babies number seven and eight, but she yearns for a husband and children of her own.
Duane Bontrager is mourning the recent death of his wife, Connie, after twenty-four years of marriage. He and his grown sons have a thriving roofing business but can’t get used to life without her. As the young men prepare to launch out on their own, Duane can’t imagine life alone—nor with anyone but Connie.
When a roofing job at the Glicks introduces Duane and Crystal, they’re attracted in spite of their fourteen-year age difference. But their bishop thinks Duane is better suited for the sweet widow Tricia, and Duane’s sons object to his interest in any woman. Crystal’s family fears losing her indispensable help. If she must go, they’d rather she be reunited with Owen in spite of his betrayal.
They’re the only two who believe they’re a match made in heaven, can Duane and Crystal overcome the obstacles to love?
My thoughts:
It’s been sometime
since I’ve read a full-length Amish novel by this author, and I have to say
that I enjoyed this sweet story. I thought that Crystal was the quintessential
Amish character, she’s selfless and full of grace. I didn’t find it unusual that she would put the
needs of her brother and his family ahead of her own needs, that is what an
unmarried woman in her situation would do.
The friendship between her and Duane the roofer hired by her brother was
natural and easy which I liked. I didn’t
care for the reaction of his sons, some who came off as selfish. I understood they were still grieving the
loss of their mother, but it seemed odd they would be so unkind and rude to
Crystal.
It wasn’t like Duane
met Crystal at their mother’s funeral, but I guess 18 months didn’t seem long
enough for his sons to accept their father may want to someone to love. I found it interesting that Crystals family questioned
the age difference between Duane and her, but I was okay with that because I
knew they wanted the best for her.
There are children
of all ages in the storyline, and I personally don’t know how Crystal managed
running the household, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and still found time to spend
time with Duane. All I can say is she
had time management skills that I would love to have.
Overall, I thought
this was a sweet, enjoyable and rather fast read.
I received a copy
from the publisher through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
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