The Gift By: Wanda E. Brunstetter

Book Description....

"Follow the heart-wrenching story of Adam Beachy, whose mother walked out on him and his family—and away from the Amish faith. Now he balks at the idea of ever marrying and having a family of his own. But when tragedy strikes, Adam is suddenly a father figure to his three nieces and finds himself needing a wife. Despite their differences over her practice of reflexology, Leah Mast seems the best option to fill that role. Can they make it work in a modern-day marriage of convenience? "


Title:  The Gift
Author:  Wanda E. Brunstetter
Publisher:  Shiloh Run Press
Series:  Prairie State Friends #2
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"The Gift" by Wanda Brunstetter

My Thoughts....

I found 'The Gift' a second in this series  was a good read as we get a well written story that will keep your attention as you will be kept turning the pages.  We are presented with a Amish story where we find Adam Beachy needing help after a tragedy not that he hadn't already had one with the way his mom had left his family.  What happens as he becomes caretaker of his three nieces will really be some read.  And the fact that he needs a wife to help him...a marriage of convenience...well this is where Leah Mast comes into the picture as she cared for Adams' nieces during the day and did her reflexology in the evening until she decided to marry Adam for the sake of the children.  Now, what will come of this...was there any love?  What was up with Adam not believing in reflexology?    I liked the way this author was able to present these characters life's to the reader where we find hope, love, disappointments, tragedy, struggles as well as longing through all  the emotional parts of this storyline that flowed very well to  even bringing in the hummingbirds and the other animals were a perfect fit into this story.  Also the topic of reflexology was a great interesting part of this wonderful story as the reader will see Adam's past as well as Leah's.  Be ready for many twist that you keep you alert because the author seems to do this so often in this novels.  You will be definitely be kept wondering what will be coming next as the reader sees how well this author will bring it all out ...'love, loss and family issues.'  Will Adams find forgiveness and peace that he needs in his life?  Will he ever be able to 'trust, obey, love and forgive?  There will be a lots going on in "The Gift" that will tie together toward the end, so you will have to keep up with this story [that is presented to the reader in third person point of view].  Even though this novel is a standalone read ... to understand a little more about some of the characters from the pass, I would suggest you read the first series...'The Decision' first. And as always...the author gives us a recipes ...this time  from Leah...'a chocolate chip cheeseball.'

My final thoughts....

By the end  of this story the reader will be left only wanting more of this inspirational  read as we wait for the next series as we will be left with a cliffhanger with many unanswered questions as the reader will be left wondering .... will Adam be able to put aside the pass?  I guess we will have to wait for this answer and more when the next series...'The Revelation' is ready to read.

 I received a copy through NOR  in exchange for an honest review.