Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Engaging New Amish Series (with a GIVEAWAY) -- The Hope Jar


The Hope Jar begins a new Amish series by Wanda Brunstetter.

The captivating characters in this story come from very different backgrounds and collide in unexpected ways in a Lancaster County Amish setting. For anyone not familiar with the particulars of Amish culture, this story provides a wealth of information about specifics of day-to-day life. My only criticism of the story is that in some places those descriptions are so detailed that they seem to bog down the flow of the narrative a little. 

All in all, this is an engaging story of loss, deception, love, and faith that fans of Amish fiction should enjoy. The story comes to a satisfying stopping point . . . but I will definitely be waiting to see where things go from here as the series continues.

Thanks to Celebrate Lit for providing a copy of the book. I am happy to share my own thoughts in this review.

About the Book:

A Brand-New Series from New York Times Best Selling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter.  

What happens when making an elderly Amish couple very happy means going along with a lie that gets bigger by the day?

Michelle Taylor is not who her new family in Lancaster County believes her to be. The Lapps were looking for their long-lost granddaughter when they met Michelle and she assumed the identity of Sara Murray. Once homeless and hopeless, Michelle has come to love her new Amish friends and even considers the idea of romance among them. Finding an old blue jar in the barn that is filled with slips of paper containing thoughts, quotes, and prayers by an unknown author becomes a boost to Michelle’s budding faith— but also convicting. How can she tell the truth without hurting the ones she has truly come to love?

Click here to purchase your copy!

About the Author:

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda’s stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards. 

Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. 

When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.



Make your own prayer jar!

Want to make your own prayer jar to pass along to future generations? CLICK HERE to download a printable template you can use to write your sentiments on. Simply cut out each strip of paper when you’re finished and put them in the jar of your choice.



Blog Stops

Check out the following links to see what other readers think about The Hope Jar (and for extra chances at the giveaway described below!

Among the Reads, August 14
The Avid Reader, August 14
Just Commonly, August 15
Genesis 5020, August 16
Mary Hake, August 16
Bigreadersite, August 16
Lighthouse Academy, August 17
Splashes of Joy, August 20
SusanLovesBooks, August 20
Cafinated Reads, August 23
Quiet quilter, August 23
Carpe Diem, August 24
Texas Book-aholic, August 26


Giveaway



To celebrate her tour, Wanda is giving away a grand prize that includes a $25 Amazon Gift Card, jar-shaped notepad, and a copy of The Hope Jar (with an autographed book plate inside).

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click below to enter. 
https://promosimple.com/ps/d40a/the-hope-jar-celebration-tour-giveaway

4 comments:

  1. Thank you Wanda Love all your books!

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  2. I liked the book too. Eagerly awaiting the next one!

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  3. This sounds like an interesting plot!

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  4. The storyline does sound intriguing.
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