Fire Storm

Where There's Smoke, There is Fire

The Amish of Mackinac County #1)

by Laura V. Hilton
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Description

When Bridget Behr and her family migrate from a bustling Amish community in Ohio to the remote and isolated Upper Peninsula of Michigan, they’re met with an ugly surprise: the house they had bought sight unseen is an uninhabitable wreck. While her father and brother try to find work in the area, the family is forced to live in tents until the house and barn are rebuilt. Bridget can’t shake the guilt that it was her fault her family moved—and is too afraid to trust anyone, especially the flirtatious, overly-friendly Amish man who lives next door.

Gabriel Lapp has made Michigan his home out of necessity, but can’t wait to move back to Florida with its sunshine and warmer temperatures. But when Bridget’s family seeks refuge with Gabe during a fierce thunderstorm, he can’t help but feel a tug of responsibility for them—especially the girl with the dark green eyes.

Just as Bridget is finally settling into friendship, a new life, and maybe even love, a devastating forest fire ravages the county, destroying both land and the Behrs' dreams. Now Bridget and her family must decide: will they leave behind the ashes and start anew in another Amish community?  Or will they dare to fight for the future they’d hoped for in Mackinac County?

Biography

Award winning author, Laura Hilton, her husband, Steve, and their five children make their home in Arkansas. She is a pastor’s wife, a stay-at-home mom and home-schools. Laura is also a breast cancer survivor.

My Perspective ~

Fire Storm is this author's very best accomplishment to date! I became so deeply involved with Gabe's life that I found myself in tears several times. All of the characters in this book are real people in my mind. Described with such raw and primal depth and sensitivity, I melted emotionally. I will be reading this book again and again. My heart ached as one tragedy transcended to another.

I have been a fan of Amish fiction for many years, but I find that this author goes far beyond the norms of the genre, and expands her characters and action into unexplored territory. Written with passion and great sensitivity, this book will remain a lifelong favorite!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book with no expectations for a positive review. All expressed opinions are my own.  

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