When the opportunity came up for me to read the newest book by Cindy Woodsmall, I didn't even hesitate to say yes! I discovered this author through a blog tour last year on a friend's blog. She was giving away book #3 in the Sisters of the Quilt series. I was able to get the first two books & read them all very quickly. If you enjoy books with Amish characters, you will enjoy this author & what she has to offer.
Her newest book features a young Amish girl many consider heading towards being a spinster. Beth Hertzler lost her fiance in a tragic accident & seemingly hasn't recovered from it. Although, happy in her life, something is missing. Her aunt Lizzy is determined to make sure Beth doesn't end up a spinster as she has become.
Publisher's Summary:
Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as contact of sorts between Amish craftsmen and Englischers who want to sell the Plain people’s wares. But remorse and loneliness still echo in her heart everyday as she still wears the dark garb, indicating mourning of her fiancé. When she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth’s soul responds and she wants to help the unknown artist find homes for his work–including Lizzy’s dry goods store. But she doesn’t know if her bishop will approve of the gorgeous carving or deem it idolatry.Lizzy sees the changes in her niece when Beth shows her the woodworking, and after Lizzy hunts down Jonah, the artist, she is all the more determined that Beth meets this man with the hands that create healing art. But it’s not that simple–will Lizzy’s elaborate plan to reintroduce her niece to love work? Will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she’s always dreamed of and a second chance at real love–or just more heartbreak?
Author Bio:
Cindy Woodsmall is the author of When the Heart Cries, When the Morning Comes, and The New York Times Best-Seller When the Soul Mends. Her ability to authentically capture the heart of her characters comes from her real-life connections with Amish Mennonite and Old Order Amish families. A mother of three sons and two daughters-in-law, Cindy lives in Georgia with her husband of thirty-one years.
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Giveaway
I have one copy of The Sound of Sleigh Bells to giveaway. I'll draw the winner when I post my next Blog Tour which will be in two weeks.
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Winner
The winner of You Were Born For This (the last review I did for a blog tour) is Tammy D! If this is the Tammy I think it is, I'll give this to you the next time I see you. If this is not the "local" Tammy, then please be sure to give me your address! Thanks!
Disclaimer: I am not paid for these reviews. I am given copies of the books to read in exchange for my review. Of course, this arrangement works well for me since I love to read!
I also LOVED this latest book.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good one! I just finished reading the last one I read, Stray Affections...and I LOVED it.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I missed this one in the review lineup. ??? Looks good!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a good book. If the drawing is still open count me in.
ReplyDeleteThanks!