This was a very good book! It has interesting characters and a great storyline! I really enjoy reading Amish books and this book has it all. The theme of confronting your past and opening your heart to love is prevalent throughout the book.
Katherine seeks to find refuge from her past. She finds acceptance and peace at the Stolls Inn. Ezra doesn't want to be a farmer like his family so he gets a job at Stolls Inn. Katherine and Ezra's paths cross and they find themselves tentatively embracing love. Katherine must confront her past before she can pursue her future. ( )

Katherine runs away from her Amish home, and keeps her background a secret from her new community. She also isn’t telling her parents where she is or why she left. Eventually, Ezra, the handyman for the inn where she works, discovers why she is so secretive. An attraction develops, but each is cautious about furthering their developing relationship. But just when they think they have a future together, Katherine’s past confronts her. It’s an intriguing tale, well written, and thought provoking. ( )

Love in Plain Sight by Kathleen Fuller is touching story. I thought Love in Plain Sight was well-written with developed, realistic characters. I am glad that the author gave us a character like Katharine Miller. She is overweight (at least in her mind) and suffers from terrible acne. The situation with her fiancé has made her acne worse. When her best friend learns what is happening, she encourages Katharine to escape. Katharine arrives in Birch Creek where she tries to remain invisible. The inn’s handyman, Ezra Bontrager has taken notice of the shy, quiet newcomer with the beautiful smile. The local matchmakers have decided that Ezra and Katharine are perfect for each other and decide to do a little nudging. I like that the author touched on difficult subjects. I thought she handled them very well. I was delighted that Katharine was a basket maker. It is a wonderful art form (combining beauty and function), and I am glad the author had our main character make these pretty baskets. I am glad that we get to catch up with the characters from the previous two books. The storyline involving the disgraced bishop is concluded. The matchmakers, Cevilla and Delilah provide humor. They are quite a pair. I like how they rationalized their meddling. I hope they never stop their matchmaking (even though Cevilla’s husband wants her to leave it in God’s hands). I like the faith messages in this story. The most important is that God does not promise we won’t have continual trials, only that he will be right beside us as we go through them to give us hope, comfort, and mercy. Love in Plain Sight is an emotional story that deals with trust, forgiveness, faith, matchmaking, family, friends, and romance. I loved the epilogue. One of my favorite phrases from Love in Plain Sight is “I’m pointing out that we all have stuff about ourselves we don’t like. Sometimes we can change those things, sometimes we can’t. It’s what’s on the inside that counts, though.” Love in Plain Sight is the third An Amish Mail Order Bride Novel. While you could read Love in Plain Sight as a standalone, I believe it is best to read this series in order. It will allow you to get to know the characters and their storylines. Certain characters carry through all three books (like Delilah, Rhoda, Cevilla, Loren, Robert, Rhoda’s sons). Love in Plain Sight is a poignant tale with an officious fiancé, meddlesome matchmakers, beautiful baskets, an indomitable investigator, a helpful friend, a surprising visitor, and a lasting love. ( )

Love in Plain Sight by Kathleen Fuller is touching story. I thought Love in Plain Sight was well-written with developed, realistic characters. I am glad that the author gave us a character like Katharine Miller. She is overweight (at least in her mind) and suffers from terrible acne. The situation with her fiancé has made her acne worse. When her best friend learns what is happening, she encourages Katharine to escape. Katharine arrives in Birch Creek where she tries to remain invisible. The inn’s handyman, Ezra Bontrager has taken notice of the shy, quiet newcomer with the beautiful smile. The local matchmakers have decided that Ezra and Katharine are perfect for each other and decide to do a little nudging. I like that the author touched on difficult subjects. I thought she handled them very well. I was delighted that Katharine was a basket maker. It is a wonderful art form (combining beauty and function), and I am glad the author had our main character make these pretty baskets. I am glad that we get to catch up with the characters from the previous two books. The storyline involving the disgraced bishop is concluded. The matchmakers, Cevilla and Delilah provide humor. They are quite a pair. I like how they rationalized their meddling. I hope they never stop their matchmaking (even though Cevilla’s husband wants her to leave it in God’s hands). I like the faith messages in this story. The most important is that God does not promise we won’t have continual trials, only that he will be right beside us as we go through them to give us hope, comfort, and mercy. Love in Plain Sight is an emotional story that deals with trust, forgiveness, faith, matchmaking, family, friends, and romance. I loved the epilogue. One of my favorite phrases from Love in Plain Sight is “I’m pointing out that we all have stuff about ourselves we don’t like. Sometimes we can change those things, sometimes we can’t. It’s what’s on the inside that counts, though.” Love in Plain Sight is the third An Amish Mail Order Bride Novel. While you could read Love in Plain Sight as a standalone, I believe it is best to read this series in order. It will allow you to get to know the characters and their storylines. Certain characters carry through all three books (like Delilah, Rhoda, Cevilla, Loren, Robert, Rhoda’s sons). Love in Plain Sight is a poignant tale with an officious fiancé, meddlesome matchmakers, beautiful baskets, an indomitable investigator, a helpful friend, a surprising visitor, and a lasting love. ( )

I loved being back in Birch Creek Ohio, old friends, they embrace matches and are know as a town for finding Amish mates!

This is a story of forgiveness, forgiveness for individuals and for the complete town. New comer Katharine is looking for peace, missing loved ones, but afraid to go home, and who could blame her!

This is a story that at times keeps you on the end of your seat, never knowing how things are going to turn out, and if they will be safe!

We also find out who placed the mail order bride ad, surprise!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Zondervan, and was not required to give a positive review. ( )