The Haven, A Novel (Stoney Ridge Seasons)
978-0-8007-1988-3
From the publisher:
When Sadie Lapp steps off the bus in Stoney Ridge after being in Ohio for the winter, she is faced with a decision–one that goes against her very essence. Yet it’s the only way she can think of to protect a loved one.
Schoolteacher Gideon Smucker has been crazy about Sadie since boyhood. But his response to her surprising decision undermines his own reputation–and his relationship with Sadie.
College student Will Stoltz is spending the spring at the Lapp farm as a guard for a pair of nesting Peregrine Falcons–courtesy of the Lancaster County Game Warden. Will needs to get his life back on track, but his growing friendship with Sadie threatens his plans.
The lives of these three individuals intertwine, and then unravel as unexpected twists create ripples through the town of Stoney Ridge . . . and through Sadie’s heart.
My Review:
Sadie Lapp, an Amish young lady comes back to her community with a baby.
Normally, an Amish book gets my attention. This one had so many quirks that made it feel like a cartoon instead of adult fiction.
The story just was unbelievable – not trying to find one’s parents or not contacting the proper authorities when a baby is missing kept my maternal instincts on fire. I wanted to shake these people. Even though the author explained why in the story…it just had me riled, like really?
The first one in the series was great and yet still left you wanting more of the characters. This one did not accomplish that. It was like an Amish soap opera in a way…addicting.
It had a few adult issues not suitable for young eyes.
Blessings to you! You are loved!
“Available August 2012 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
Note: I may have been sent complimentary copy for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated. The review was my honest opinion and views and not influenced by the sponsor in any way.
