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I didn’t want the story to end! Mindy Steele is a MUST READ author for me. This book shows you that you are never too old to find happiness.
Simon Graber is a widower with a teenage son. Stella Schmucker is an Amish “doctor” using holistic and natural remedies. When their paths cross, get ready for a bumpy ride!
Mindy Steele added in many herbal remedies. I learned so much from reading this book. Many thanks to the author for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

READ THIS IF YOU
Like Amish fiction
Enjoy complicated relationships
Want a “feel good” read

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Courting an Amish Bishop by Mindy Steele is a sweet heart-felt story of love and second chances.

Simon is the widower Bishop and Stella is the Doc from the neighboring community enlisted to heal his son and the community from the flu. Simon and Stella are overcoming past hurts, learning to trust God’s direction, hope and to love again.

This is book four of the Heart of the Amish series but can be read as a standalone and I highly recommend if you like Amish Romance.

I received a complimentary copy of this e-book from NetGalley and Barbour Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

5 stars, Bishops are people too

Thinking of a Bishop of an Amish church and community, and I start getting nervous. Bishops are highly respected and full of knowledge, yet they are ordinary men.

As much as Simon Gruber tries to fight it, he finds himself pushed back into situations with Stella Schmucker. Stella is a herbalist from a nearby community and Simon's community is in need of a healer. Simon is a widower, Stella has never been married.

Stella tries to fight her feelings as well, but when the Lord has something in mind for you, you'd be better off accepting it, rather than fighting against it.

Highly Recommend. One of my most favorite bible verses is included in this book. "There is a time for everything under the sun," Ecclesiastes 3:1.

Quotable Quotes: "Eight hundred dollars a pound was the going price." Nothing that I could ever afford. "Jewelweed, a preventative and a cure for poison ivy." We use it too. "Pretty as a rose petal." Lovely.

My favorite characters are Stella, Ellie, Simon, and Michael.

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1. The Flower Quilter by Mindy Steele
2. Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise by Anne Blackburne
3. The Quilt Room Secret by Lisa Jones Baker
4. Courting an Amish Bishop by Mindy Steele

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Courting an Amish Bishop by Mindy Steele is the fourth book in the Heart of the Amish series. To me, this was a really fun story. I wish there would be another book to continue the story!

Stella Schmucker is a single woman who uses herbs to heal peop;e. Some people call her Doc. Simon Graber is a widower with one son,, and he's also the bishop of Cherry Grove, KY. When sickness comes to his community, he seks out Stella's help, even though she lives in a different community. As Simon gets to know her better, he becomes more and more fascinated with Stella, and she, with him. Will these two servants of God be able to leave behind their pasts and embark on a bright new future together?

If you're an Amish fiction fan, you definitely won't want to miss this book!

Thank you to Barbour Pusblishing and #NetGalley for an arc e-copy of this book.

All opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.

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Courting an Amish Bishop by Mindy Steele is a heartwarming tale that blossoms like a wildflower in the beautiful countryside. While the story unfolds within the close-knit Amish community, its themes of self-discovery, forgiveness, and embracing God's plan resonate universally.

The narrative centers around the captivating journey of Stella, a young woman grappling with societal expectations and her own blossoming faith. By her side, ever faithful, is Ellie, a lovable canine companion who offers Stella unwavering support and furry cuddles. As she navigates the complexities of courting the Bishop Simon Graber, a respected leader wrestling with his own internal struggles, the story gently reminds us of the transformative power of following God's path.

Drawing readers into the quiet beauty of Amish life Steele avoids stereotypes, instead portraying the characters with depth and compassion. Their struggles with faith, doubt, and the desire to belong feel genuine, allowing readers to connect with their journeys.

Courting an Amish Bishop isn't a fast-paced whirlwind romance. It's a slower, contemplative exploration of faith, forgiveness, and the courage to be true to oneself. It's a story that lingers long after the final page, a gentle reminder that true happiness lies in embracing God's will, not chasing external validation.

The story is a satisfying read, perfect for those seeking a heartwarming tale laced with faith and the quiet strength found in following God and His plan.

I received a digital copy of Courting an Amish Bishop via Barbour Publishing and NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review in any way or for any reason. My honest and unbiased opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing style, the pacing, and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.

Amish fiction readers will not want to miss this book. I loved learning about all the herbs Stella used for medicinal purposes. Stella's background and the origins of her fear of storms took awhile to be revealed but hints were given along the way. Loved Simon's grace and character. Sweet story of second chances. Recommended.

"Drinking Tea, Eating Weeds & Thinking About a Future" - A bout of flu like illness is spreading through widower Bishop Simon Grabers Cherry Grove district. He enlists the help of neighboring district "Doc" Stella Schmucker while her house is being repaired due to a storm. Both Stella & Simon are on a personal journey of healing that will require more than herbal tea. "How do you let go of a past that won't stay gone?" is the theme of this uniquely written Amish fiction by Mindy Steele. I found the characters very likeable & was thrilled to see Stella have the same medicinal herb book that I have. I truly enjoyed how endearing the characters were. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing & was under no obligation to post a review. I will definitely read more of Mindy Steele's books.

Definitely Should Not Be Missed

When you have so much you want to say about a book, you come face-to-face with some important questions. 1. Where do I begin? 2. How do I limit all I want to say so that I don't include any spoilers? Yup, author Mindy Steele does it again. She's once again crafted a beautiful story that has drawn me completely into the characters, their story, their struggles, their feelings, and so much more. So, I'll cut to the chase and narrow it down to this. 

Courting an Amish Bishop is a beautiful, touching story of awakenings, second chances, overcoming past hurts, learning to trust, deepening one's faith, hope, and discoveries. Stella and Simon's story has many layers to it, and pulling away each one to see where it would all end up just deeply touched my heart. Every character in the story was wonderful and added much to the main story, especially Ellie, my favorite. All of that, along with the blending in of learning all about herbs and such from Dok Stella, made this a very special story that is most definitely not to be missed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour for providing me with a copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.

"Courting an Amish Bishop"by Mindy Steele
Courting an Amish Bishop (The Heart of the Amish Book 4)
No One Is Ever Too Old to Love Again
Full of faith, hope, and romance, this new series takes you into the Heart of Amish country.
Simon Graber became a widower and a bishop early in life. His focus is solely on his very close-knit Old Order Amish community—not entertaining the idea of marriage, despite what many of the elders think. When sickness comes to Cherry Grove, Kentucky, Simon reaches out into the next community for help. But help is beginning to look a lot like a second chance when Stella Schmucker agrees to offer her vast herbal knowledge to the sick. Can it be that these two, who have been too busy serving others to entertain the idea of love, have met at just the perfect time for an unlikely courtship?
This is Simon Graber,son Michael and his mother Lena's story.
This is Stella Schmucker's story.
Simon Graber lumbered across the kitchen floor with the air of a man in complete control of his world. As bishop of Cherry Grove, Kentucky, it was best to always remain confident.
Kaffi in hand, he sat at the table and stared blankly at the steaming bowl of oatmeal. Perhaps his cooking skills did need tuning as his sohn insisted. In the next room, sixteen-year-old Michael still slept. Simon didn’t mind indulging him on occasion. After all, Michael worked as hard as most men already, helping with the horses and
working on his onkel Ervin’s construction crew.
Stella Schmucker agrees to offer her vast herbal knowledge to the sick. Can it be that these two, who have been too busy serving others to entertain the idea of love, have met at just the perfect time for an unlikely courtship?
Stella Schmucker followed her faithful hund Ellie ,down the narrow path that paralleled Fox Creek.The land ran straight up and down ,with barely a level break in between,but Stella didn't mind rough terrain, considering it was filled with the many wonders that enable her to provide a livelihood for her.
I recommend this book.
"Courting an Amish Bishop"by Mindy Steele is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Mindy Steele .
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
The Heart of the Amish Series Also Includes:
The Flower Quilter by Mindy Steele
Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise by Anne Blackburne
The Quilt Room Secret by Lisa Jones Baker
Mary’s Calico Hope by Anne Blackburne

Courting an Amish Bishop is more than a story of love and courtship. Stella loves alone in her cottage on the edge of a cliff in Walnut Ridge after the death of her grandparents. Bishop Simon Graber seeks her out for her knowledge of herbs and healing after many in his community of Cherry Grove, including his son, get a strange summer flu. Simon is widowed after a terrible accident took the lives of several in their community. He is mourning the loss of his family and friends quite deeply. Stella is single after courting a
man who chose someone else. She comes with lots of hurts and some ideas others find quite odd. Will
either one find their way to opening up to love once again? Is it possible to learn to love others when one has never truly felt loved?
I enjoyed this book very much. The author explores deep feelings, hopes and dreams of the characters in very realistic ways. They struggle at times to follow God’s will for their lives and sometimes wonder if
they are getting the message correctly from Him.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Mindy Steele is one of my favorite Amish writers. She writes about hope faith, and romance. Simon and Stella story is a sweet story of a second change of love. I can't wait to read the other stories in this series.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for allowing me to read this story.

Many couples find each other when neither of them is looking. That was the way it was for my husband and I. The Amish bishop, Simon Graber, became a bishop much younger than most men. A widower, he is focused on two things — taking care of his Cherry Grove community and his son. You get the feeling he has no desire for a woman to complicate his life — even if she is a good cook.

Stella Schmucker is a healer, a ‘dokter’, whose life now centers around that; her earlier life and growing-up years were not easy. She doesn’t live in Cherry Grove but within a “good long” buggy ride. Simon seeks her out for her skills. His congregation has some seriously ill people in it. Stella agrees to come help and it turns out it is a good thing she did because Simon’s son is among the ill.

And that’s where the fun begins. Oh, not because the people are sick. Just Stella and Bishop Graber. When I read the title, I knew I had to request this NetGalley book. Even the title brought a smile to my face and I knew the writer was capable of producing a good story.

The story swings from the seriousness of the situation of illness in the community to two people who aggravate yet like each other in the end. Each sees why the other is good at their job. And a moment comes for each when they realize the other person is beginning to mean more to them than just “bishop” | “dokter”.

I enjoyed the heck out of this book just as I expected to. Ergo, I highly recommend it. Courting an Amish Bishop is the fourth book in the The Heart of the Amish series and can be read standalone.

I received a complimentary DRC (digital review copy) of Courting an Amish Bishop via NetGalley from the publisher, Barbour Publishing, Barbour Fiction. A positive review was not required; the opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Rating: 5 stars
Series: The Heart of the Amish #4
Cover: Okay but not perfect. The dog looks overly large.
Pages: 288
Publish Date: 1 Apr 2024
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It was a very sweet story. I.really feel calm when I read amish fiction books. They are so in tune with nature. And family is very importert to.them. a Great read.
Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

This is part of the Heart of the Amish series. I believe it can be read as a stand alone but you will want to go back and read the others in the series. Simon is the bishop and is also widowed . He takes care of his teenage son. When Simon’s son gets sick, he seeks out Stella. Stella is a healer that uses herbs and plants. I enjoyed reading Stella and Simon’s story. Another winner from Mindy Steele. Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing. This is my own opinion.

Courting an Amish Bishop by Mindy Steele ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I loved learn how Stella herbs and plants to heal the sick.

The Bishop, a single dad after losing his wife, Is set on living a single's life. Only God has other plans for him. When a flu pandemic sweeps through an Amish community. The Bishop must travel to the next county to plead with Stella to dress Amish to come help out his community. The Amish community doesn't trust the English doctor.

Feels start to bloom but they are both hurt from the past to act on those feelings. How can they move on from the past? Pre-order your copy today so on release day you can find out if they can and live a happily ever after.
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book. I highly recommend it.

This was a fun book to read! I enjoyed learning more about foraging for items that would provide healing! Simon and Stella were such enjoyable characters who sought to help others despite any ill will that might be displayed. Michael, Ellie and Lena were great supporting characters.

Thanks so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

With flu spreading in his community, including his teenage son, widowed Bishop Simon Graber seeks a healer in a nearby Amish community. Healer Stella Schmucker grew up in a dysfunctional family but has found a place growing and selling herbs. She is kind-hearted and doesn't charge for 'doctoring' to those in need. When a storm makes her mountain-side inhabitable, Simon's mother invites her to stay with her. Stella is not who Simon expected, but she is the right one to heal him and his community. I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher through Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. I love getting to know Stella and Simon. Simon is a gentle man who is still grieving while taking care of his community. Stella has had a hard life growing up and it's hard for her to realize her true value. They both need to move forward from their past to find a future together.

This is a wonderful story by Mindy Steele. Two hurting people are brought together by the needs of the community. Stella is a "doktor" to The Amish community using her herbs, roots and flowers to make natural remedies when people are ill. She has escaped a very painful and abusive childhood. Bishop Simon Graber has lost his wife and 2 small children in a car crash. He has one son, Michael, who is 16. The people in Simon's community become ill with the flu and other ailments. Bishop Graber takes Stella around to the people and she helps many with her natural remedies. As time passes, they grow fond of one another and begin to "court". They have many barriers to try and overcome. This story is about faith, trust, love, second chances and God's wonderful timing. I highly recommend this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.

Courting an Amish Bishop by Mindy Steele is a sweet story. My attention was captured right away. I enjoyed getting to know Stella Schmucker and Bishop Simon Graber. Bishop Graber’s son, Michael added humor to the story. It was interesting learning about the various herbs and their uses. I can tell that the author did her research. Those struck down with this virulent strain of flu in Cherry Grove, Kentucky certainly needed Stella and her knowledge. I liked the fact that Stella and Simon were middle-aged (instead of a man and woman in their early twenties). There are life and faith lessons throughout the story. Courting an Amish Bishop is the fourth book in The Heart of the Amish series, but it can be read as a standalone. This was an enjoyable story to read. Courting an Amish Bishop is a heartwarming Amish tale with benevolent bishop, a pervasive sickness, healing herbs, a cliffside house, a nasty storm, and a close-knit community.

Loved this book! Stella Schmucker grew up in a trouble home she left and moved to her grandparents in Kentucky. Her grandmother taught her all about nature and the natural cures. After their death, she was somewhat of a loner, content growing her herbs, making natural tintures to cure the ails of the community, and an occassional birth. Most call her the Doc.
A severe flu outbreak in a neighboring community caused the younger widowed bishop to seek out her help. Not knowing he was the bishop the tough as nails Stella keeps her guard up. In a twist of events and need for her to stay on in the community sent tongues wagging. Bishop Simon Graber and Stella both are keeping deep secrets. Can they come to a meeting of the minds? This is one of those you can't put down until your finished.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.