A Plain Leaving by Leslie Gould

My five star review of Leslie Gould's A Plain Leaving is below. This is not a typical Amish fiction novel.

This 5 star read by Leslie Gould was my first of hers in a long time and it was a complete surprise. It is not a very typical Amish fiction book but it was an amazingly written and addictive read. Once I got into it I did not want to put it down.

This book covered subjects not usually part of Amish fiction. The Revolutionary War, an in depth view of shunning, the possible sale of land for fracking, and so many more subjects that are normally not see in Amish fiction books.

Leslie Gould has crafted a story with an unbelievable double timeline plot and written in her most inimitable style. With characters who become like friends and scenes and scenery painted in such a great way with words that it feels that one is right there. So many twists and unexpected turns kept me riveted.

This book is like no Amish fiction book I have ever read and while it covers the family aspect of Amish living it does so in a completely and different way. Strong female protagonists are featured who have to do more than is usually expected of Amish women in other books that are more typical of the genre.

This is the first book in The Sisters of Lancaster County series and I cannot wait to read more. I highly recommend this book and would say that if you are new to the Amish fiction genre this is not at all typical but one of the best of the year. If you are a fan of the genre and have read other Leslie Gould books then you are in for a treat with this one.

A Letter from Lancaster County by my friend and Author Kate Lloyd

My 5 star review of A Letter from Lancaster County is below.

Not my first book of Kate Lloyd's and it will not be my last. This was interesting. It was both Amish fiction and contemporary and I have to say I really loved the mix. I enjoyed the characters in this book tremendously. Having been to Lancaster County I could almost picture everything as Kate painted with her words. I particularly think fondly of Bird In Hand. So many wonderful memories. This was truly about family and women becoming stronger. I am so glad that the girls got to meet their Aunt Silvia who was a charming lady and so happy that Rose decided to make Lancaster County her home. I will say that is a sweet read from Kate Lloyd that kept me hooked from beginning to end. I hope we get to meet these folks again in another of Kate's books. For her fans you are in for a treat reading this. Those new to her should find this a good inspirational, family, romance, contemporary, Amish fiction book. A great addition to any bookshelves.

Friendly Fire by friend and author Morgan James

My 5 star review of Friendly Fire by Morgan James released this month, first in the Rescue and Redemption series.

This book has left me without words...it was that good! I wish I could give it way more than 5 stars and I thank Morgan James for my ARC. This review is my honest opinion and all my own words. Morgan has become one of my favorite authors and one of the great characteristics of all her books is that they have a wonderful plot. This book was no exception. I knew it would be good after reading the Quentin Security series and meeting Gray in the last of that series in Con and Grace's story. This book had me sitting on the edge of my seat and kept me enthralled from the very beginning to the very end. There were twists and turns throughout and it was never obvious despite the fact that I was able to guess one or two. I thought Gray and Claire were an adorable couple and I am so happy that this was only the first in the series and we will be meeting up with them again in future books. As always with Morgan's books, the sex scenes were so tastefully written and were so very integral to the story. If you are a Morgan James fan then you are in for a treat with this new series, with characters that are wonderful to know. If you have not read Morgan James before this is a great book to start with as it is the first of the series and is so beautifully written and crafted. Y'all I can't wait to go back to Cedar Springs and read more about Gray's siblings, Jane and Dex, and a whole host of wonderful other characters.

Tirone by my friend and author, N. J. Adel

My review of N. J. Adel's Tirone, 2nd book in the Night Skulls MC series is below.

Firstly, I should like to thank N. J. Adel via Booksprout for my ARC copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and I am leaving it voluntarily.

I am going to start by reiterating something that N.J. says at the back and front of the book. If you have triggers....taboo, incest, extreme bdsm, etc., then please do not read this book only to give it a low rating because of the subject matter.

For me this was a 5 star read based on how brilliantly the plot was crafted and how well written the book was. It was intensely dark, extremely taboo, insanely twisted and dirty but an absolutely riveting read. I have no real triggers but on occasion found myself shaking my head but it did not stop my enjoyment or love of this book. Of all of N. J.'s books that I have read, including Furore, the first in this series, this was by far the darkest and most taboo. This went places that none of the author's books have gone in the past. I loved and hate Tirone but I will say no more. Furore is the ultimate bad boy with a soft heart inside and Jo is interesting different. I will give nothing away here, no spoilers, but I was hooked from the beginning and I honestly couldn't predict in what direction it was going to go and end. Thank you N.J. for taking me out of my comfort zone just slightly and I would recommend this book to your fans, my friends who like dark, twisted and taboo and I believe that Furore has to be read first in this series. I again, will say, if you have triggers then this is not for you, but if you don't prepare yourself to be drawn into the story and sit at the edge of your seat, not wanting to put the book down until the very last word and period.

Congratulations

, N. J. Adel you have a winner here in Tirone and I hope you take the series further on with other members of the "family".

A Spoonful of Love by my friend and author, Amy Clipston

An Amish fiction novella....A Spoonful of Love by Amy Clipston. Also part of an anthology called An Amish Kitchen with other stories by Kelly Long and Beth Wiseman.

When looking through Amy Clipston booklists I found this little novella. It was originally part of An Amish Kitchen including this story and one by Beth Wiseman and Kelly Long. As a huge Amy Clipston fan I absolutely loved this adorable little novella. It was so beautifully written in Amy's wonderfully unique style and I felt like I was sitting drinking tea with Amy and she was telling me something that had happened to a friend of hers. Her characters are that real. She paints amazing pictures with words and keeps me riveted from the very first word to the very last. If you are an Amy fan and have not read this, I suggest that you put it on your list and you wouldn't be disappointed if you read the anthology and read the other two stories. If you never have had the pleasure of reading an Amy book, I think this is a short, sweet, charming and lovely introduction to her Amish Fiction writing.

The cover of the standalone I found. The anthology is the same but includes the names of the other two writers.

Her Mountain Refuge by my dear friend, and author, Laurel Blount

My 5 star ++ review of Laurel Blount's Her Mountain Refuge.

Firstly, I should like to thank Laurel Blount for gifting me this ARC in return for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

If there were more than 5 stars to award then this would be one book I would give them to. A plot so beautifully crafted in writing that was a delight and a wonder to read. Even a couple of today's issues were brought home to us but ever so gently and with care not only for those reading but for the characters being written about. It was difficult to not think this was a family I knew and was friends with. They all became so vivid and to me. This book was a picture painted in words and could be considered a brilliant piece. Yes, I liked the story, the settings, the plot, the writing. There was really nothing about this book that I didn't like. We had drama, happiness, sadness and all emotions in between. We laughed and we cried with the characters and were rooting for them when needed.

If you are a Laurel Blount fan then this is a MUST read for you and you know exactly what I am talking about. If you have never experienced the beauty of a Laurel Blount book then please pick this one up and add it to your reading. You won't be disappointed and know that if you love this book, Laurel also writes the most wonderful Amish Fiction.

Thank you again Laurel for gifting me with this ARC, and for allowing me the privilege to be one of the advanced readers of your works.

Furore by my friend and author, N. J. Adel

My review of N.J. Adel's Furore to be released later this month. It is easily more than 5 stars for me......

NJ firstly thank you for my ARC copy and the opinions expressed below are entirely my own.

Sometimes there are not enough stars and not enough words to show appreciation of a book. This is one of those times. This book is unbelievably dark, suspenseful, violent, loving and not to mention sexy and erotic. This is not a book for the faint hearted and if you are, please do not read this just to criticize it. This is some of the best writing with the best plot, the best sex and the best naughty issues I have read in forever. Yes, I love bad boys/men and Furore/Tirone are two of the very worst but many of us reading would want somebody like either one in our lives to love us and dominate us.

I will say very little more as I wish to give nothing away. If you are an NJ Adel fan this is a MUST read for you especially if you have met the Lanzas and the Bellomos. If you are new to NJ Adel then you are in for a roller coaster ride but please, if you do not like to read extreme BDSM or erotica and cannot take forced, sex, underage sex, etc., please do not read this book. Otherwise, stay on the edge of your seat and like me count the days until the next in the series is released.

A Better Amish Life by Samantha Price

A very short but sweet introduction in this 4.5 read to Samantha Price's Bonnet Sisters series. For such a small book quite a lot happened. I will give no spoilers and try not to say much except that I hope Dulcie makes a better grandmother than she did a mother. I enjoyed the story and the characters and definitely look forward to getting to know the Bonnet Sisters over time. If you haven't started the series this is a great introduction and if you had it is a good way to go back and see how it all began before the first book. I highly recommend this adorable little read and thank Samantha Price for graciously providing me with an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.