This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖
Narration:🎧🎧🎧🎧
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨.25

First Impressions
Huckleberry Harvest is the fifth installement in the "Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill" series and thi is Mandy's book. For those that aren't familar with the theme of the series, we have our grandparents (they do have a book which is the last one in the series I believe) who matchmake their grandkids into love and marriage Amish style haha If you like cozy endearing inspirational romance, then this is an author you need to pick up. I absolutely have fallen head over heels in love with Amish romance. Its so refreshing to read at times. Huckleberry Harvest is probably the most cozy out of all the books I have read in the series so far though. There is such an easygoing relationship in the romance and it does have a third act conflict/breakup but that's okay, the author makes them work.

First Line
The chickens gathered at Anna Helmuth's feet as she scattered scratch from her pail.

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Noah Mischler
A young man who is tortured emotionally. Protects his father who is grieving and is an alcoholic but stays with him. Hard worker and devoted to his faith but lets pride get the better of him at times.

The Heroine: Mandy Helmuth
Mandy is kind and caring and sees the good in people. She is always wanting to help others.

Summary
Mandy Helmuth is visiting her grandparents for a month and in the process wants to help her best friend win her boyfriend back. But what Mandy doesn't realize is that Kristina has been manipulating the situation and been deceiving her on the truth of what her relationship with Noah has really been about. When Kristina drags her to spy on Noah, its the last straw for Mandy. When he saves her life, there is a change in the relationship between Noah and Mandy. As Noah is working on repairs for her grandparents place, she begins to see the man beneath his rough exterior. But he is also the man her best friend wants to have, and is torn on choosing Noah for a husband or her best friend...

What I Loved
Huckleberry Harvest despite how the blurb sounds, has so many cozy fall vibes to it. It was such an easy book to relax into and I became so charmed by this one. I do think this is one of the better books of the series if I had to choose. And I am liking this narrator the more I listen to her and she really handles the tones of the story very well. And I especially love how she handles the dialogue between the grandparents. They remind me so much of my own that its so nostalgic. I also love the support system that is showcased in here. Not sure if that is the normal Amish way, but if it is, I truly respect this culture more and more. I also enjoyed the easy way that Noah and Mandy get along once they let go of their pride and just learn to be together. Noah and Mandy individually are such wonderful characters. Noah is a man of mystery. You see how tortured he is in having to choose his dad and taking care of him even when he is abused at times when he is drunk. Then we have Mandy who just wants to help him out and has such an open caring heart.

What I Struggled With
The best friend and the third act conflict. I was not a fan in how these were handled. I like a good conflict but the best friend Kristina was awful and never had to apologize for anything she did. I did want some more justice surrounding her actions and how she harmed her best friend. Best friends don't treat each other like Kristina does to Mandy. And the third act breakup felt unnecessary. I get misunderstandings, but it felt too much in comparison to the story that is delivered.

Narration
This narrator isn't bad and really brings out the vibes of an Amish romance really well. The dialogue especially is just perfect and why I am doing this series in audio. She really uplifts the story in the right ways.

Overall View
Huckleberry Harvest is a stunning story that melted my heart and delivered on the most authentic cozy vibes for a romance. Its sweet and easy going and packed with emotional intimacy.

Favorite Quote(s)
“Even when we sin, even when our trouble is of our own making, Jesus doesn’t abandon us.”

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Inspirational Romance
Character Types: Amish, Country/Farmer, Tortured Hero
Themes: Small Town, Cozy Vibes, Family Bonds, Sweet Romance, Fade To Black
Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Forbidden Love

Book Perspective
3rd POV

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Relationship Conflict

Song This Book Inspires
Center Point Road by Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini

Recommendation For Reading Order
You can read as standalones

Steam/Spice Explanations

Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy

Narrators:
C.S.E. Cooney ( )

Anna is at it again, and Felty is giving his support, as usual. Match-making seems to be their full-time occupation, now that they are taking it easy in their retirement. But nothing is easy in this installment in the series. Serious issues are the mainstay in this tale, and the characters in the story must learn to acknowledge and deal with them. Jennifer Beckstrand’s novel illustrates good character development in both the main and secondary characters, and places them in a storyline that has depth and substance. While other books in the series were liberally dosed with humor, this one is more serious, although it does have some frivolous moments. Anna’s knitting needles work overtime as she drags in potential suitors for Mandy and presents them all with potholders. The story bogs down a bit in the middle, as the reluctant Noah fails to assert himself in so many ways. Finally, though, he takes action and readers will be thankful when he asserts himself. ( )

I can not believe I'm late reviewing THIS book! Jennifer - you should smack me.

But seriously... I thought I had already reviewed it. It was only when I went looking for the review that I realized why it wasn't there.

OOPS!

I know I literally say this about every book Jennifer puts out but I seriously think this is my favorite so far!

And... Oh my word how do I write this review without giving anything away...

I don't know how Jennifer does it – I mean she comes up with these wonderful stories that are full of such life and good humor and faith – and there are no two alike!

I especially like the new direction Jennifer took with this one! It's the first time Felty has gotten into the act (I'm not spoiling anything ... it's in the sneak peek in the back of Huckleberry Spring)

One other thing I LOVE about Jennifer is that she is not shy at all about tackling serious issues! She brings them to light and shows her readers just how dangerous these things can be!

AMAZING!

So... not only will Huckleberry Harvest make you laugh, it will make you think. It will also make you frustrated at how thick-headed some people can be and sigh over how exciting love can be!

In short, it's great, it's humorous, it's exciting, it's REAL!

I did say it's the best one yet right... ? Yes, I thought I did! So, what are you waiting for? GO... get your copy! Don't miss it!!!

And, as usual, I can hardly wait to start the next one! Especially since I read the sneak peek!

Review © JCMorrows 2015 ( )

No doubt in my mind, this book gets 5 stars from me! I have really enjoyed this series, The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill. I can always count on Felty and Anna Helmuth making me laugh out loud. I must say though, I was starting to feel sorry for Granddaughter Mandy after all the possible Amish suitors Anna had lined up for her.

This story has a serious note to it too. When we try to solve our own problems and not let God or other believer's in to help us along the way, it makes for an unhappy life. Noah Mischler had to learn the hard way. He almost lost the most important person in his life.

Author Jennifer Beckstrand's books keep getting better and better. I can't wait to read, Huckleberry Hearts coming in December 2015. ( )

Huckleberry Harvest by Jennifer Beckstrand is such a charming book. Anna and Felty Helmuth are matchmaking again. This time they want to find someone to marry their granddaughter, Mandy Helmuth. Mandy is visiting from Charm, Ohio for four weeks (five if Anna has her way). Anna plans to introduce Mandy to every eligible male within 50 miles (at least).

Noah Mischler is the man who can fix machines. He does a lot of different odd jobs around the area. Felty has Noah fixing their roof. Mandy meets Noah on her first day in Bonduel. Mandy’s best friend, Kristina and her family moved to Bonduel a year earlier. Kristina tells Mandy that Noah broke up with her with a text message and her heart is broken. Mandy goes to Noah’s house and lectures him on manners. Noah, while noticing Mandy’s cute freckles, tells her there are two sides to each story.

Over the next few weeks, thanks to Felty, Noah and Mandy are thrown together frequently. Mandy does indeed discover that the truth about Noah and Kristina’s relationship is quite different from Kristina’s version. Noah, though, gets prickly whenever his family is mentioned. Mandy likes to fix problems, and sticks her nose in Noah’s business. One can only hope things will turn out well for Noah and Mandy.

I found Huckleberry Harvest an entertaining and engaging book. It is the fifth book in The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series. I give Huckleberry Harvest 4.5 out of 5 stars. I found Kristina’s character just a little too bit silly. I found myself wanted to shake some sense into the girl (you will see what I mean when you read the book). I eagerly look forward to reading the next book in this series.

I received a complimentary copy of Huckleberry Harvest from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The review and opinions expressed are strictly my own! ( )