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A Mother Secret Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel Book 2 edition by Amy Clipston Religion Spirituality eBooks

In all my years reading Christian fiction, would you believe that I'd never read an Amish novel? I've always had the notion that Amish fiction was dull and boring, and not the kind of fast paced action novels I usually enjoy.

I decided to give Amish fiction a chance with Amy Clipston's novel, A Mother's Secret. The book is the second in the Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel series, and follows Carolyn Lapp, a 31-year old woman with a 15 year old son, as she tries to rise above the people judging her for the mistake she made as a teenager and her quest to find true love.

Early in the novel, Carolyn meets Joshua Glick, a horse breeder, at a local horse auction. Carolyn's son Benjamin was mistakenly accused of injuring one of Joshua's horses, and Joshua brings him on to work at his farm until the vet bill is paid off. Carolyn goes from being angry at Joshua, to wondering if this is the man God has for her. One problem remains...Carolyn has never told Joshua that Benjamin is her son. He assumes Ben is Carolyn's nephew.

Meanwhile, Carolyn's brother Amos, ashamed of his sister being a single mother, decides to take matters into his own hands, and arranges for a courtship between Carolyn and local cabinet maker Saul. Saul is a widower and is willing to marry Carolyn despite her past indiscretions to provide a mother for his daughter. Now Carolyn has to decide whether to pursue the marriage of convenience where the truth of Ben is acknowledged, or a marriage of love, knowing that the secret she holds could damage her relationship with Joshua.

This book was a very quick read. It was simple and refreshing, light and comfortable, although a little corny at times. I enjoyed getting to know the characters, and am looking forward to the next book in this series to be released this Fall.

I received a copy of A Mother's Secret for review purposes from BookLook Bloggers. All opinions are my own, and have not been influenced.


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A Mother Secret Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel Book 2 edition by Amy Clipston Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews

A Mother's Secret by Amy Clipston is exactly that. A young Amish woman loved a man who didn't love her back. He wanted to leave and she stayed behind. She soon found out she was pregnant. And since then, she has been punished by many including those in her own Amish community. But most of all she has been punishing herself the most.

Caroyln Lapp found herself always feeling defensives. She hides that secret that Ben is her son. Mostly everyone knows but only a few haven't known. And one of them includes a man that has won her heart. Carolyn knows she needs to come forward but is afraid of being not liked and judged once again. She and Joshua have just become real friends and she's scared he will push her away. When the time comes, it surprised me what one character did and said. That one character made all the difference. I cried so hard. How adult like and mature that character was in that moment.

Amy Clipston has shown what the true meaning of forgiveness is both from oneself and from family. It was a hard journey and took the characters a bit of time before they could come to terms with their behavior. Meanwhile, the leading protagonist blamed herself repeatedly. But due to forgiveness by others, support from her mom, and a second chance at love, Carolyn may just find forgiveness for herself.

Overall, A Mother's Secret was a beautifully told story. It shows how far a mother would go to protect her son. And how far that son would go to defend his mother. The love of a mother is one that shouldn't be put lightly. Amy captured the realistic moments of being a mother and how hard it can be to move forward from mistakes. Plus, the story truly highlights what real Christianity is and isn't. I highly recommend this Christian tale to all.
There are so many words I could use to describe this book. Amazing, fantastic, terrific, must-read, and a keeper are just a few. Amy Clipston has written a wonderful story about letting go of the past and forgiving yourself for past mistakes.

Carolyn Lapp made a mistake in her youth that she now believes will prevent her from finding true happiness. That mistake resulted in her son Ben. She believes she will not be able to marry for love as her parents did but will have to marry to give Ben a father. She meets Joshua Glick at an auction when her son is accused of hurting his horse. That injury results in Ben working at Josh's horse farm to pay off the vet bill. Joshua and Carolyn soon find themselves attracted to each other but in the way to finding true happiness stands Carolyn's secret and Joshua's mother Barbie. Can the two overcome Carolyn's past and Barbie's desire to run Josh's life?

This book was so easy to get into and stay interested in. The characters are so genuine it is easy to get into their story and hope for the best for them. The pace of the book is just right. I couldn't put this book down as I just had to know what would happen to Carolyn and Josh.

I like that Amy writes stories about Amish people who have problems just like anyone else. These people aren't perfect and they have struggles just like non Amish. I think it's important for those of us who are intrigued by their lives to understand they are not perfect but flawed just like us. The difference is in how they deal with their flaws compared to us. Amy does a fantastic job of highlighting this. Another aspect of the book I enjoyed was the characters are in their thirties and still trying to discover who they are.

I teared up reading a section of this book when Ben defends his mother to Josh. I don't often tear up when reading but I just couldn't stop myself. Amy has such a connection to her characters that it comes across on the page and draws you in.

I give this book two thumb up. It is definitely one of the best Amish fiction books I've read and one of the best books I've read this year. Bravo, Amy. Well done!!
In all my years reading Christian fiction, would you believe that I'd never read an Amish novel? I've always had the notion that Amish fiction was dull and boring, and not the kind of fast paced action novels I usually enjoy.

I decided to give Amish fiction a chance with Amy Clipston's novel, A Mother's Secret. The book is the second in the Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel series, and follows Carolyn Lapp, a 31-year old woman with a 15 year old son, as she tries to rise above the people judging her for the mistake she made as a teenager and her quest to find true love.

Early in the novel, Carolyn meets Joshua Glick, a horse breeder, at a local horse auction. Carolyn's son Benjamin was mistakenly accused of injuring one of Joshua's horses, and Joshua brings him on to work at his farm until the vet bill is paid off. Carolyn goes from being angry at Joshua, to wondering if this is the man God has for her. One problem remains...Carolyn has never told Joshua that Benjamin is her son. He assumes Ben is Carolyn's nephew.

Meanwhile, Carolyn's brother Amos, ashamed of his sister being a single mother, decides to take matters into his own hands, and arranges for a courtship between Carolyn and local cabinet maker Saul. Saul is a widower and is willing to marry Carolyn despite her past indiscretions to provide a mother for his daughter. Now Carolyn has to decide whether to pursue the marriage of convenience where the truth of Ben is acknowledged, or a marriage of love, knowing that the secret she holds could damage her relationship with Joshua.

This book was a very quick read. It was simple and refreshing, light and comfortable, although a little corny at times. I enjoyed getting to know the characters, and am looking forward to the next book in this series to be released this Fall.

I received a copy of A Mother's Secret for review purposes from BookLook Bloggers. All opinions are my own, and have not been influenced.