Review & GIVEAWAY!
"Huckleberry Spring"

The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill

Book 4

by Jennifer Beckstrand

 His love is gone.....

Description

Ever since the Helmuths’ grandson, Ben, abruptly broke his engagement and moved to Florida, Emma Nelson has kept busy tending her vegetable garden and raising award-winning pumpkins. She can put her heartache aside to help Ben’s mammi with her own pumpkin patch. At least until Ben shows up to lend support to his ailing dawdi…

Gardening side by side with pretty, nurturing Emma is a sweet kind of torture for Ben. She could have her pick of suitors who can offer what he can’t, and he cares too much to burden her with his secret. Leaving once more is the only option. Yet Emma’s courage is daring him to accept the grace that flourishes here, and the love that has been calling him back to Huckleberry Hill.

Biography

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I grew up with a steady diet of William Shakespeare and Jane Austen. After all that literary immersion, I naturally decided to get a degree in mathematics, which came in handy when one of my six children needed help with homework. After my fourth daughter was born, I started writing. By juggling diaper changes, soccer games, music lessons, laundry, and two more children, I finished my first manuscript--a Western--in just under fourteen years. I now write Inspirational Amish Romance. My goal is to write uplifting, inspiring stories with happy endings and hopeful messages. If my books make readers want to give themselves a big hug or jump up and down for joy, I've done my job. I am a member of Romance Writers of America and American Christian Fiction Writers and am represented by Mary Sue Seymour of The Seymour Agency.

My Thoughts ~

Emma Nelson's happiness was swept away from her when Ben Helmuth broke her heart. With no explanation he broke off their relationship and moved to Florida, leaving Emma heartbroken. She tried unsuccessfully to find happiness, but her love for Ben hadn't lessened. A clumsy girl, she suffered numerous accidents and suffered incessant teasing.  Ben's grandmother summoned him home to help out on the farm while his grandfather recuperated from surgery. Reluctantly Ben agreed, secretly hoping to avoid contact with Emma.

Huckleberry Spring is the fourth in a series of Huckleberry Hill Amish books. I haven't had the pleasure of reading the prequels to this book, but the story stands well on its own. Some background information may have been helpful, but not a necessity. Ben's grandmother is quite a character, looking for ways to keep her grandson home in the Wisconsin Amish community. Each of the characters in this book are strong personalities, and their roles are well defined. At times I found myself feeling sorry for poor Emma, but she shed enough tears for the entire cast of characters. Other times I found myself laughing aloud over humorous incidents that were cleverly written. 

Throughout the first portion of the book I felt as if I wanted to move the story along, but once the action picked up speed I was absorbed in the story. Jennifer Beckstrand has a gift for bringing her cast of characters to life, making them realistic and familiar. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Huckleberry Hill and the developments that transpired throughout. Life was described in a realistic fashion that I found refreshing. Many times a story is glossed over, but not this one. The author brought realistic issues to life through this Amish community. Pick up a copy and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.

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