Rachel J Good

Dating an Amish Flirt by Rachel J. Good is a sweet story. I enjoyed reading the sixth book in the Surprised by Love series. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series, but you will be missing out on Mrs. Vandenburg’s kindness and meddling. Personally, I feel that Loving an Amish Flirt would have been a better title for this story (you will see what I mean when you read it). I enjoyed getting to know Rachel and Josh. I felt for Rachel who is ostracized by the girls her own age because she is pretty, and the men crowd around her like a moth to a flame (without encouragement from Rachel). I did not like the way the girls (young women) gossiped about Rachel (this may be a trigger for some readers). I found the characters to be developed and relatable. The story is easy to read. Mrs. Vandenburg is a delight (I wish she lived in my community). She is a wise woman who receives “nudges” from God. I love how she meddles in people’s lives (in a good-natured way). No one can say no to her. Mrs. Vandenburg provides humor throughout the story. Faith is beautifully woven into the story. Trusting God, relying on Him, and forgiveness are main themes in the story. Rachel makes quillows which is an item that I had not heard of previously. It was interesting learning about these blankets that fold into themselves and become pillows. The pacing was0020leisurely and there was some repetition of details. Dating an Amish Flirt has an ending that left me smiling and the storylines were nicely tied up. Dating an Amish Flirt is a tender tale with gossipy girls, an aloof friend, quilting quillows, an amusing meddler, suppressing a secret, and a gracious God.… (meer)

Amish Christmas Kinner contains three novellas by Lenora Worth, Rachel J. Good, and Kelly Long. I enjoyed reading the three sweet Amish stories. The three tales are Christmas Eve Baby by Lenora Worth (The Shadow Lake series), Best Christmas Program Ever by Lenora Worth (Surprised by Love series), and Loving Luke by Kelly Long (The Amish Mail Order Grooms series). I thought all three were well-written with steady pacing. They are stories of romance and faith. We get to see how the Amish celebrate Christmas. I like their holiday traditions and how the holidays center around family. I did feel that Christmas Eve Baby was a tad long (when you begin to wonder if it will ever end, you know it is too long). Forgiveness, new beginnings, letting go, family, and faith are the themes. Best Christmas Program is the story that really tugged at my heartstrings. While each novella is part of a series, each one can be read on its own. Amish Christmas Kinner is a collection of stories that can be read at Christmas or anytime of the year. This is a heartwarming anthology.… (meer)

This short story collection features Christmas stories that involve children. Each story is unique, but emphasizes the importance of caring for others and remembering the reason for celebrating Christmas. While the characters experience heartache and sadness at times, they are ultimately redeemed by the kindness of others. There are romantic aspects to the stories, but they are clean and sweet, no graphic intimacies. I especially liked reading these stories for the holidays and because the characters were so interesting and they were what made the stories come alive. Each story can be read as a standalone.

I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.… (meer)