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Reeling from an unexpected betrayal, can Sylvia find relief from the echoes of her past…or will they shape her future forever?
Although Sylvia Fisher recognizes that most Old Order Amish women her age spend their hours managing a household and raising babies, she has just one focus—tending and nurturing the herd on her family’s dairy farm. But when a dangerous connection with an old beau forces her to move far from home, she decides to concentrate on a new start and pour her energy into reviving another family’s debt-ridden farm.
After months in rehab, Aaron Blank returns home to sell his Daed’s failing farm and move his parents into an easier lifestyle. Two things stand in his way: the father who stubbornly refuses to recognize that Aaron has changed and the determined new farmhand his parents love like a daughter. Her influence on Aaron’s parents could ruin his plans to escape the burdens of farming and build a new life.
Can Aaron and Sylvia find common ground? Or will their unflinching efforts toward opposite goals blur the bigger picture— a path to forgiveness, glimpses of grace, and the promise of love.
About the Author
Cindy Woodsmall is a New York Times best-selling author whose connection with the Amish community has been featured on ABC Nightline, in The Wall Street Journal, and in other media. She is the author of the Sisters of the Quilt series, The Sound of Sleigh Bells, and a nonfiction work, Plain Wisdom, which was written with her closest Old Order Amish friend. Cindy lives in Georgia with her family. Visit her website at CindyWoodsmall.com
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Read!, Aug 10 2011
By Tammy's Book Parlor "Tammy" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Harvest of Grace: Book 3 in the Ada's House Amish Romance Series (Paperback)
This is the third book is in the Ada's House Series. Unfortunately, I didn't realize this when I decided to read Harvest of Grace. But since this read is about Sylvia Fisher, Ephraim, Aaron, Lena and Grey (and so many others), it reads like a stand-a-lone novel. However. I would definitely recommend reading this series in order since I feel there is "history" I may have missed.I like this Amish love story. The tug-of-war between Sylvia and Ephraim is fun and so universal, "Jealousy crept up her spine. It seemed that he'd spent his years as a bachelor dating every single Amish woman in Dry Lake and the surrounding communities." (p. 45). Sounds like some "English" guys I know. Men will be men. <smile>
Learning about an Amish dairy farm was interesting too. But it was "the secret" that kept me turning the pages.
This reads has quite an involved plot and is a "wonderful gut" read! If you enjoy Amish fiction don't miss this fantastic read! And maybe you could read books 1 & 2, too!
*This book was provided by Waterbrook Press/Multnomah*
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great conclusion to the Ada's House Series, Aug 26 2011
By Courtney - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Harvest of Grace: Book 3 in the Ada's House Amish Romance Series (Paperback)
I don't believe I am ready to leave Ada's House and all the characters I have met along the way!! I love reading about all these old friends and some brand new ones and I am not ready to bid them good-bye!!The Harvest of Grace is book three in the Ada's House Series and by far my favorite, mostly because it finalizes all the other stories of the characters from book one and book two in this series and we are left feeling satisfied and overjoyed!! I highly recommend not reading book three unless you've read the other two books in the series, it just wouldn't be the same without knowing the stories behind the other characters.
The Harvest of Grace seems to be centered primarily on accepting God's forgiveness and lending out Grace and forgiveness to those in our lives that may have hurt us in the past. The new character we meet in The Harvest of Grace is Sylvia Fisher; she has left her Dead's farm to become the main helper on the farm of the Banks. The Banks are Gray's in-laws from book 2 of this series, who have lost a daughter, and their son Aaron had left to get help for an addiction. Sylvia becomes the main help around the Bank farm and soon wins her way in the heart of the Bank family as well. When Aaron comes home and finds Sylvia in his life he is compelled to figure out who she is and why she ran away from her family.
Thankfully we also get hear about Cara and Ephraim and all that they are going through in hopes that Cara will be accepting into the faith and they will let her marry Ephraim. They face some major obstacles when Cara's dad appears in the picture suddenly and she has to deal with forgiveness.
Then there is the sweet story of Lena and Grey. These two have been one of my favorite characters, their romance is so sweet and I just love watching them work through problems with Grace and Love!
We also get to hear more about Deborah and Jonathan and Ada and Isreal. There are conclusion stories to all of the best characters in the Ada's House series and I loved every tidbit.
Like I've said before, one of my favorite things about Cindy Woodsmall's writing is her ability to capture your heart with her characters. I felt like I lived right there in Dry Lake and was friends with the entire group". I was invested in their lives and felt like I was feeling all the emotions along with them.
I highly recommend reading the Ada's House Series and especially The Harvest of Grace. You will not be disappointed. There is an opportunity to grow spiritually, to laugh, to cry and to connect with characters you won't soon forget!!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Waterbrook Press. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
we could all use a little more grace, Aug 9 2011
By SAC1 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Harvest of Grace: Book 3 in the Ada's House Amish Romance Series (Paperback)
I read A Harvest of Grace: An Ada's House Novel by Cindy Woodsmall in an afternoon and an evening. I usually devour fiction, but I still need to like the story and have an invested interest in the characters. This book had both. At a time in my life when I've been battling unforgiveness toward myself and others and also desiring to be given grace and to be able to give grace freely, this book was timely. I identified with and was challenged by the strengths and weaknesses, struggles and victories interwoven through the characters' lives in this small Amish community.Even though I jumped into the third book of the series, it didn't hinder my reading. A brief summary is presented at the beginning and a character reference guide is given as an appendix. Although I don't mind plot spoilage as much as most people, I would recommend reading books one and two in the Ada's House Novel series: Hope of Refuge and The Bridge of Peace. I plan to read them even though I've already read the third book.
As I finished this book, the thought that settled over me was that everyone could use a little more grace and free-flowing forgiveness. Thankfully, we serve a God who is able, willing, and ready to shower us with both and use us to pour it out to those around us.
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