This series is so much fun to read and the characters seem like family now。 I adore Esther and Lizzie so much。 These two women are full of life and make me laugh。 Their schemes to matchmake always gives readers an adventure to read。 Wouldn’t it be nice to stay at their Inn?I loved the plot of this story where a production crew overtakes the Inn and surrounding land。 Someone made a mistake when they accepted the booking。 Oh I laughed so hard when the motor homes pull up with limos following close This series is so much fun to read and the characters seem like family now。 I adore Esther and Lizzie so much。 These two women are full of life and make me laugh。 Their schemes to matchmake always gives readers an adventure to read。 Wouldn’t it be nice to stay at their Inn?I loved the plot of this story where a production crew overtakes the Inn and surrounding land。 Someone made a mistake when they accepted the booking。 Oh I laughed so hard when the motor homes pull up with limos following close behind。 The noise of the generators are enough to make you run away。 The author does an incredible job of letting us see two characters try to understand each other’s beliefs。 Evelyn is a sweet quiet and hard working young woman。 She has deep faith and her actions show how much she respects her heritage。 The Amish have always fascinated me and this story talked about the differences between the Amish beliefs and other beliefs。 Jayce is here with his father to help with the movie but their relationship is strained。 His father is very stern and doesn’t seem to want to spend any time repairing his relationship with Jayce。 I liked how Evelyn and Jayce became friends。 I enjoyed reading how Jayce and Evelyn began to have feelings for each other but Evelyn is not sure she should let her feelings grow for him。 They come from different backgrounds and have very deep conversations about God。 I thought it was very interesting for them to question each other about what they believed in。 There are many religions in the world so I think Jayce was a little confused why Evelyn believed one way when he was never taught that。 This part of the story was well written and answered sone questions I have had about the Amish ways。I cannot leave out my favorite character Gus。 He is gruff, standoffish and a loner。 I do think he may have a crush on one of the sisters who runs the Inn。 I hope this gets more attention in the next book。 His unhappiness is explained in the story and I wanted to give him a big hug。 All these years he has been sad and now I know why。 Don’t miss the excitement when Gus gets a part in the movie。 There is a nice surprise about him that will have you respecting him even more。 I loved this story so much because it shows how two people who are different are willing to listen to each other and follow their heart。 Life is too short and they need to live each day in happiness。 God is very important to both Evelyn and Jayce。 The importance of prayer in the story is prevalent as they each seek God’s wisdom for their future。 There is reconciliation, forgiveness and new beginnings that fill the pages of this inspiring story。 I received a copy of this book from the author and Zondervan Publishing。 The review is my own opinion。 。。。more
Sherry Greene,
This second book in The Amish Inn series by Beth Wiseman is an interesting story of Amish meets Hollywood! What a vast difference! Evelyn Schrock happens to meet Jayce Clarkson, who is in the area to help his dad film a movie。We learn many things about Jayce that definitely are not fitting for someone who might be interested in a sweet Amish girl。 The innkeepers, Esther and Lizzie, who love to be matchmakers, feel Jayce is a good man, however, not Amish and could be a real heartbreaker if Evelyn This second book in The Amish Inn series by Beth Wiseman is an interesting story of Amish meets Hollywood! What a vast difference! Evelyn Schrock happens to meet Jayce Clarkson, who is in the area to help his dad film a movie。We learn many things about Jayce that definitely are not fitting for someone who might be interested in a sweet Amish girl。 The innkeepers, Esther and Lizzie, who love to be matchmakers, feel Jayce is a good man, however, not Amish and could be a real heartbreaker if Evelyn should become interested in him。 There are many things in this book that bring laughter, particularly the character, Gus。The book is so enjoyable that you do not want to miss reading it。 I highly recommend it。Thanks to Zondervan and NetGalley for the advanced copy。 The opinions listed are my own。 。。。more
Sunnie,
When I started reading this, I immediately knew that I had read book 1 of this series。 I remembered the very memorable characters from book 1, such as grumpy Gus, Lizzie, Esther。 I was so happy to continue this fun and enjoyable series。 I enjoyed the book because it was a really light-hearted read for me。 There was drama, laughs and so enjoyable。 I found this heartwarming romance very nice as Amish girl gets to know Enlish boy or "man" as Evelyn never fails to point out。 A page-turning book that When I started reading this, I immediately knew that I had read book 1 of this series。 I remembered the very memorable characters from book 1, such as grumpy Gus, Lizzie, Esther。 I was so happy to continue this fun and enjoyable series。 I enjoyed the book because it was a really light-hearted read for me。 There was drama, laughs and so enjoyable。 I found this heartwarming romance very nice as Amish girl gets to know Enlish boy or "man" as Evelyn never fails to point out。 A page-turning book that will keep you reading till the very end!I received a complimentary ebook copy of this book, which I highly recommend from NetGalley。 All thoughts are my own。 。。。more
Kristina,
An Unlikely Match by Beth Wiseman is the 2nd book in The Amish Inn Novels。 Esther and Lizzie have twelve guests descending on The Peony Inn from Los Angeles。 Lizzie told Esther that the guests are from a produce company with meetings in the area。 It turns out that it is a production company。 They will be staying a month while they shoot a movie nearby。 The ladies are unprepared for the two limousines as well as two large RVs with their loud generators。 It seems that some of the guests are not wi An Unlikely Match by Beth Wiseman is the 2nd book in The Amish Inn Novels。 Esther and Lizzie have twelve guests descending on The Peony Inn from Los Angeles。 Lizzie told Esther that the guests are from a produce company with meetings in the area。 It turns out that it is a production company。 They will be staying a month while they shoot a movie nearby。 The ladies are unprepared for the two limousines as well as two large RVs with their loud generators。 It seems that some of the guests are not willing to live without modern conveniences。 Jayce Clarkson meets Evelyn Schrock and is smitten with her。 Evelyn knows that they cannot be, but she is attracted to Jayce。 He is the first man with whom she could envision having a future。 What does God have in store for these star-crossed lovers? An Unlikely Match can be read as a standalone, but you will be missing out on a cute Amish novel if you do not read A Picture of Love。 I thought An Unlikely Match was well-written with great characters。 I love Esther and Lizzie。 In addition, there is grumpy Gus who surprises you at times。 We get to meet Rose who is Esther and Lizzie’s new helper。 They need to keep Rose away from sugar and caffeine。 There is one scene with Rose that had me laughing so hard。 An Unlikely Match is a character driven book。 I enjoyed the witty banter。 We get to see the differences between the Englisch and Amish worlds in this story。 Jayce is curious about the Amish。 He asks Evelyn many questions about the Amish and their beliefs。 There are some touching moments in this tale。 I like how faith was incorporated into the story。 It is present and the point is made without it being preachy。 Prayer and the importance of listening for God’s voice are items I gleamed from the story。 An Unlikely Match is one of those stories that you do not want to end。 I am eager for the next book in The Amish Inn Novels。 An Unlikely Match is a delightful Amish tale with septuagenarian matchmakers, a grumpy Gus, an energetic Rose, rain galore, clamorous generators, and mouthwatering meals。 。。。more
Pam,
This is the 2ne novel in the Amish Inn by Beth Wiseman。 It takes place at The Peony Inn run by elderly sisters Esther and Lizzie。A Hollywood production company stays at the inn while making a movie。The son of the movie producer meets a Amish girl Evelyn Schrock and they hit it off。Esther and Lizzie have a hard time dealing with the production company but they hit it off with the producer's son Jayce。Him and his father do not get along but he enjoys talking to the ladies。There is a man living on This is the 2ne novel in the Amish Inn by Beth Wiseman。 It takes place at The Peony Inn run by elderly sisters Esther and Lizzie。A Hollywood production company stays at the inn while making a movie。The son of the movie producer meets a Amish girl Evelyn Schrock and they hit it off。Esther and Lizzie have a hard time dealing with the production company but they hit it off with the producer's son Jayce。Him and his father do not get along but he enjoys talking to the ladies。There is a man living on the property and he does not like the noise the company makes with thee equipment and Rv they have on the property。So Esther has to deal with keeping him calm。With all the other stuff going on they also hire a new girl to help with taking care of the inn and she can't cook but she can clean。Its a very enjoyable book and you meet some of the characters from 1st book so you may want to read that first。I voluntarily reviewed a complementary copy of this book but all opinions are my own。 。。。more
Aileen Burke,
As the third novel in the Amish Inn series, An Unlikely Match by Beth Wiseman has a very unusual set of returning characters whom I happen to love! From Lizzie, who often leaves her dentures in the barn, to Gus, grumpy, yet somehow endearing, following this new storyline might actually leave the matchmaking sisters speechless! Return to The Peony Inn to see if a young man from Hollywood who seems to have it all, can find the strength to face his fears and go after what he truly wants。 Also, swee As the third novel in the Amish Inn series, An Unlikely Match by Beth Wiseman has a very unusual set of returning characters whom I happen to love! From Lizzie, who often leaves her dentures in the barn, to Gus, grumpy, yet somehow endearing, following this new storyline might actually leave the matchmaking sisters speechless! Return to The Peony Inn to see if a young man from Hollywood who seems to have it all, can find the strength to face his fears and go after what he truly wants。 Also, sweet Rose? She might just hold some of her own surprises, too。 If you are a fan of Amish Fiction, as I am, you might just find yourself laughing out loud one moment, and pensive the next。 Full disclosure: I was given an ARC for an honest review。 It isn’t hard, because I love Wiseman’s ability to weave separate plot lines into a larger story in a way that fits together so beautifully。 I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did! 。。。more
Lucy,
Beth Wiseman does an excellent job of mixing cultures and making it work for an interesting and can’t stop reading story。 I was thrilled to revisit The Peony Inn and the fussy sisters Lizzie and Esther。 They literally crack me up and when you throw Gus into the mix you have great entertainment value。 It was great to delve more into Gus and his background story to understand why he is so grumpy。 Add in a production company and Hollywood personalities and you have a clash of cultures but a sweet l Beth Wiseman does an excellent job of mixing cultures and making it work for an interesting and can’t stop reading story。 I was thrilled to revisit The Peony Inn and the fussy sisters Lizzie and Esther。 They literally crack me up and when you throw Gus into the mix you have great entertainment value。 It was great to delve more into Gus and his background story to understand why he is so grumpy。 Add in a production company and Hollywood personalities and you have a clash of cultures but a sweet love story in the making。 Jayce is complex and trying to fit into a mold his father has created for him while he longs for a simple lifestyle。 You have to root for him and Evelyn and a relationship that seems impossible except for their commonality of faith。 I recommend reading book one so you understand the sisters and Gus relationship although it isn’t necessary to enjoy the story, but who would want to miss out on such a great series。 I highly recommend moving this to your must read pile for the summer。 I received a complimentary copy from the author/publisher。 The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required。 。。。more
Doreen,
I haven't read Amish fiction for a long time and now I'm not sure why I haven't。 I like seeing cultures clash and seeing things from a different perspective。 It made me laugh when Esther realized her sister booked in a Production company instead of a Produce company。 It was fun watching Jayce (from Hollywood) and Evelyn (an Amish woman) become friends。 I love witty banter and they didn't disappoint。 Even the feud between Gus and Lizzie was entertaining。 There were some poignant moments and a goo I haven't read Amish fiction for a long time and now I'm not sure why I haven't。 I like seeing cultures clash and seeing things from a different perspective。 It made me laugh when Esther realized her sister booked in a Production company instead of a Produce company。 It was fun watching Jayce (from Hollywood) and Evelyn (an Amish woman) become friends。 I love witty banter and they didn't disappoint。 Even the feud between Gus and Lizzie was entertaining。 There were some poignant moments and a good reminder to listen for God's voice。 "Sometimes His words are subtle, but the more time you spend in tune with Him, the easier it becomes to hear His wisdom" (location 2450)。 I'm curious to see what happens between Gus & Esther and to find out what Lizzie has in store for Rose。 I'll definitely check out the next book in the series and will go back and read the first one。 Thank you to Zondervan for providing me with a free e-copy of this book。 All opinions are my own。 。。。more
Jean Flowers,
Beth Wiseman sweeps you into another romance。 The person reading this book will be drawn into this book。 You feel like one of the guest/outsider peeping into the Amish life and what they hold close to them。 Looking forward to more books to read。
Maureen Timerman,
A return visit for me to The Peony Inn, and the delightful widowed sister's Esther and Lizzie who run the Inn along with some matchmaking。Now with the arrival of Hollywood and RV's in their yard the sister's are at their breaking point taking care of meals and the Inn and non-stop laundry, they need help!Grumpy Gus is back, and so is the bickering, but the sisters are so busy。 Enter Jayce, who knew a rich Hollywood kid would know how to cook, but that is not all we learn about him and he has a g A return visit for me to The Peony Inn, and the delightful widowed sister's Esther and Lizzie who run the Inn along with some matchmaking。Now with the arrival of Hollywood and RV's in their yard the sister's are at their breaking point taking care of meals and the Inn and non-stop laundry, they need help!Grumpy Gus is back, and so is the bickering, but the sisters are so busy。 Enter Jayce, who knew a rich Hollywood kid would know how to cook, but that is not all we learn about him and he has a growing friendship with Evelyn Schrock。 Jayce likes what he sees about Evelyn's life, but could he forsake two cars, phones, and lots of money for the simple life。This read kept me page turning, we become immersed in these people lives, their ups and downs, and you may need ear plugs when you meet Rose! With her there is another book coming! Yes!I received this book through the Publisher Zondervan, and was not required to give a positive review。 。。。more
Terese,
This was such a lovely surprise! Ok, 1) roughly 20% of these kinds of books are about food, and as a very food motivated person I lust after these wonderful family (in this case inn) meals。 2) this book。。。 wow, I didn’t realize how much I needed a good character driven story, and I am not just talking about the main characters, smaller side characters you don’t think much about at first also get their time to shine。 More than romantic relationships gets time to grow and evolve and I am here for This was such a lovely surprise! Ok, 1) roughly 20% of these kinds of books are about food, and as a very food motivated person I lust after these wonderful family (in this case inn) meals。 2) this book。。。 wow, I didn’t realize how much I needed a good character driven story, and I am not just talking about the main characters, smaller side characters you don’t think much about at first also get their time to shine。 More than romantic relationships gets time to grow and evolve and I am here for it。 Gus especially, and I did not see it coming。I love the time this book spends on conversations and making characters try to relate to each other, but also especially how it doesn’t shy away from reality, i。e。 nothing feels “unreal” or too speedy really, as is sometimes common in the genre。 It felt organic and true to all characters。 There was a series of lovely quotes, but I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone else, all I’ll share is “Cling to your convictions, but allow room for change and growth。 Be the person you want to be, and never forget that anything is possible。”All I can say is that if you want a romance that allows for genuine complications, a variety of interpersonal relationships, and character growth, this might be for you。I, meanwhile, will wait for Rose’s story, I found her wonderfully charming and can’t wait to see her as a lead。 However I’ll admit that I may just be ready for a few more rounds of Lizzie and Gus, this grump off dynamic must continue!Beth Wiseman writes beautifully and takes her time, this is a good thing。 Thank you to NetGalley and Zondervan for this ARC, I’m excited to see this in print。 。。。more
Angela,
I lived this story of the Amish and Englisch worlds colliding, not only in expected ways like a film production crew staying at an Amish inn, but also in moral and religious ways。 I enjoyed seeing the balance between the Amish reaching out into the world to help someone (not to convert them) could result in an Englischer reaching into Amish life for some personal and spiritual nourishment。
Kate,
I really enjoyed this sequel to Beth Wiseman's A Picture of Love。 Here we meet Jayce who comes to The Peony Inn to work for his movie producer dad。 He's barely in Amish country when he runs into Evelyn a local young lady。 They seem to fall for each other pretty quick but their seemingly insurmountable problem is that she's Amish and he's not。 Lizzie and Esther, the elderly matchmaking sisters and owners of The Peony Inn are just too much fun。 We learn a little more about Grumpy Gus and how he ca I really enjoyed this sequel to Beth Wiseman's A Picture of Love。 Here we meet Jayce who comes to The Peony Inn to work for his movie producer dad。 He's barely in Amish country when he runs into Evelyn a local young lady。 They seem to fall for each other pretty quick but their seemingly insurmountable problem is that she's Amish and he's not。 Lizzie and Esther, the elderly matchmaking sisters and owners of The Peony Inn are just too much fun。 We learn a little more about Grumpy Gus and how he came to live on the property plus we see him get a part in the movie! I can't wait to return to The Peony Inn and see what's in store for Rose!Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review。 This was great read for a lazy summer day。 All opinions are my own。 。。。more
Judy,
Oh my goodness。 I loved An Unlikely Match so much。 Jayce and Evelyn are, indeed, an unlikely match。 Evelyn is Amish and Jayce’s father is a film maker in LA。 Yet, when they meet, sparks fly。 I loved both Jayce and Evelyn。 This story had a lot of humor in it, too。 I got such a kick out of Esther and Lizzie, the widows who own the bed and breakfast where Jayce and the film crew are staying。 Somehow I missed book #1 in the series, but this one is a standalone so it’s easy to read without being conf Oh my goodness。 I loved An Unlikely Match so much。 Jayce and Evelyn are, indeed, an unlikely match。 Evelyn is Amish and Jayce’s father is a film maker in LA。 Yet, when they meet, sparks fly。 I loved both Jayce and Evelyn。 This story had a lot of humor in it, too。 I got such a kick out of Esther and Lizzie, the widows who own the bed and breakfast where Jayce and the film crew are staying。 Somehow I missed book #1 in the series, but this one is a standalone so it’s easy to read without being confused。 Thank you to Netgalley and Zondervan for the ARC。 All opinions expressed are my own。 。。。more
DianeLikesToRead,
This is the second book in the Amish Inn series by Beth Wiseman。 You are going to want to read the first book in the series so you can meet all of the characters, such as Esther and Lizzie。 We meet Evelyn Schrock, a young Amish girl and Jace Clarkson, a Englisher who works for his father’s movie company。 I was rooting for Evelyn and Jace the entire time。 I also loved Esther and Lizzie, who own The Peony Inn。 Gus is an Englisher who lives behind the hotel。 The banter between the sisters and Gus w This is the second book in the Amish Inn series by Beth Wiseman。 You are going to want to read the first book in the series so you can meet all of the characters, such as Esther and Lizzie。 We meet Evelyn Schrock, a young Amish girl and Jace Clarkson, a Englisher who works for his father’s movie company。 I was rooting for Evelyn and Jace the entire time。 I also loved Esther and Lizzie, who own The Peony Inn。 Gus is an Englisher who lives behind the hotel。 The banter between the sisters and Gus was great! Beth Wiseman keeps you guessing until the end and the ending does not disappoint!I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and Zondervan Books through NetGalley。 The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own。 。。。more
Michelle Rhoden,
This is the second book in the Amish Inn series and I enjoyed it as much as the first one。 All the characters were entertaining and each one had something about them that kept my interest and curiosity about what would happen next。 Different storyline from any other book I have read, but that is what kept me captivated。 I highly recommend this book-you won’t be disappointed。 I was given a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest opinion and review。
Carolyn Bryant,
On my return to the Peony Inn in Montgomery, Indiana, I was delighted to reunite with Amish matchmakers Lizzie and Esther and their friend Grumpy Gus and to meet their new guests from Hollywood! This story of family, friendship, fears, and faith is engaging and heartwarming。 The well-structured plot flows at a steady pace and kept my attention from beginning to end。 The characters are lovable and realistic。 Jayce Clarkson and Evelyn Schrock are from different worlds, but are they really so diffe On my return to the Peony Inn in Montgomery, Indiana, I was delighted to reunite with Amish matchmakers Lizzie and Esther and their friend Grumpy Gus and to meet their new guests from Hollywood! This story of family, friendship, fears, and faith is engaging and heartwarming。 The well-structured plot flows at a steady pace and kept my attention from beginning to end。 The characters are lovable and realistic。 Jayce Clarkson and Evelyn Schrock are from different worlds, but are they really so different? Their love is slow building and sweet。 The strong faith element is inspiring。 I look forward to Book 3 in the series to read Rose’s story and hopefully see how Esther and Gus’s relationship further unfolds。 I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley。 Opinions expressed in the review are completely my own。 。。。more
Amy Phelps,
I liked this one, the two main characters were very likable。
Carol Allen,
An Unlikely Match by Beth Wiseman is a delightful story。 Evelyn has been unwilling to date any young man in her community because they do not share her want to know about, life, love, and faith。 Arriving in tow is an interesting young Englishman, Jayce Clarkson。 He works for his father, a movie maker, and is very dissatisfied with his life。 He is not Amish, she is。 Regardless, there is a pull between these two。 This novel is a page turner and keeps you guessing。 If you want a real page turner, p An Unlikely Match by Beth Wiseman is a delightful story。 Evelyn has been unwilling to date any young man in her community because they do not share her want to know about, life, love, and faith。 Arriving in tow is an interesting young Englishman, Jayce Clarkson。 He works for his father, a movie maker, and is very dissatisfied with his life。 He is not Amish, she is。 Regardless, there is a pull between these two。 This novel is a page turner and keeps you guessing。 If you want a real page turner, pre order this page turner。 Publication date will be Jun8, 2021。 Thank you Zondervan Fiction for allowing me to read an ARC of this book through NetGalley。 I was not required to give a positive review to this 5-star book。 。。。more
Tina,
***Now Available***This is an Amish Clean Romance, and this is the second book in the Amish Inn series。 I have read and review the first book in this series before reading this book。 I do not think you have to read the first book before picking this book up。 I have to say this series is a very different for the normal Amish Clean Romance series。 I love the characters in this book。 Jayce is an Englisher that stays at the Inn with his Dad because they are filming a movie。 Jayce fells in love with ***Now Available***This is an Amish Clean Romance, and this is the second book in the Amish Inn series。 I have read and review the first book in this series before reading this book。 I do not think you have to read the first book before picking this book up。 I have to say this series is a very different for the normal Amish Clean Romance series。 I love the characters in this book。 Jayce is an Englisher that stays at the Inn with his Dad because they are filming a movie。 Jayce fells in love with a cute Amish girl named Evelyn。 I love both Jayce and Evelyn characters。 I also loved seeing more of the character of Gus for the first book。 We get some of Gus's backstory, and I really love Gus。 I am so happy his character is more in this book。 I love the character development this book gets, and this book is so character driven。 I think this book does a good job showing some of the difference between the Amish and the English world。 I love a book that I fell in love with all the characters。 I did not want to put this book down at anytime during me reading this book。 I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Zondervan) or author (Beth Wiseman) via NetGalley, so I can give honest review about how I feel about this book。 I want to send a big Thank you to them for that。 。。。more
Cecilia,
We're back at the Peony Inn, with matchmakers Esther and Lizzie as they welcome a new set of quests to the inn。 This time, they are serving an entire movie production crew her to film in the caverns。 One of those crew members is a young man struggling to find his path in the world despite having grown up in the lap of luxury。 As he randomly befriends a local Amish lady, sparks start to fly despite them trying to keep things casual。 Esther and Lizzie want so despirately to step in, but can they f We're back at the Peony Inn, with matchmakers Esther and Lizzie as they welcome a new set of quests to the inn。 This time, they are serving an entire movie production crew her to film in the caverns。 One of those crew members is a young man struggling to find his path in the world despite having grown up in the lap of luxury。 As he randomly befriends a local Amish lady, sparks start to fly despite them trying to keep things casual。 Esther and Lizzie want so despirately to step in, but can they face the facts that he will return to LA and she will never leave her home? I really loved this book and honestly liked it better than the first in the series。 I liked that we saw a different side of Gus and even learned a little of his back story。 I highly recommend this book and think it should be a must read on any Amish lovers TBR list。 I would rate it a higher star rating, but alas it only goes to 5 starts。 I received a copy of this book from netgalley in return for my honest opinion。 All opinions are my own。 。。。more
JoAnn,
An Unlikely Match is a well written Amish romance。 Great plot and character dynamics。 I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley and this is my unbiased review。
Barb,
4 stars- I received an ARC copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it。 I so enjoyed this book。 It had romance, humor and drama。 So very good。
Christine,
Two elderly Amish ladies run an Inn in a small Amish village。 When a production crew rents their rooms for a movie shoot a lot of Englishers arrive on their property。 Among them is Jayce the son of the Producer, a young adult with a wish for a simpler life。 He meets Evelyn, a local Amish girl in her Rumspringa and is fascinated with her and her simple ways。I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from NetGalley。 All views expressed are only my honest opinion Two elderly Amish ladies run an Inn in a small Amish village。 When a production crew rents their rooms for a movie shoot a lot of Englishers arrive on their property。 Among them is Jayce the son of the Producer, a young adult with a wish for a simpler life。 He meets Evelyn, a local Amish girl in her Rumspringa and is fascinated with her and her simple ways。I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from NetGalley。 All views expressed are only my honest opinion。 。。。more
Laura,
I was so excited to revisit The Peony Inn which is run by the elderly widowed sisters Esther and Lizzie。 Will they once again be back to their matchmaking?A film crew takes up residence inside the inn and outside of it in motor homes。 Jayce is the son of the filmmaker and they have a strained relationship。 Evelyn is a young Amish girl who befriends Jayce, but can there be anything more there?I love the character of Gus。 He is a cantankerous elderly neighbor of the inn but i enjoyed how his true I was so excited to revisit The Peony Inn which is run by the elderly widowed sisters Esther and Lizzie。 Will they once again be back to their matchmaking?A film crew takes up residence inside the inn and outside of it in motor homes。 Jayce is the son of the filmmaker and they have a strained relationship。 Evelyn is a young Amish girl who befriends Jayce, but can there be anything more there?I love the character of Gus。 He is a cantankerous elderly neighbor of the inn but i enjoyed how his true personality came through。Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc。 The opinions are my own。 。。。more
Judy,
What a treat to return to The Peony Inn! Lizzie and Esther just crack me up。 Their relationship with each other, as well as with Gus, make me laugh out loud。 I especially enjoyed Jayce and Evelyn's journey to find each other。 The juxtaposition of Amish life and Hollywood certainly highlighted the wide range of differences in cultures in our country。 It would be interesting to discuss the similarities and differences with others。 I can't wait for the next installment in this series。I received an What a treat to return to The Peony Inn! Lizzie and Esther just crack me up。 Their relationship with each other, as well as with Gus, make me laugh out loud。 I especially enjoyed Jayce and Evelyn's journey to find each other。 The juxtaposition of Amish life and Hollywood certainly highlighted the wide range of differences in cultures in our country。 It would be interesting to discuss the similarities and differences with others。 I can't wait for the next installment in this series。I received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley。 The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own。 。。。more