What an action packed book. Tons of hooks and little hints of what was to come throughout the book to keep the reader interested. There were times in the book where I felt like I missed something but I kept reading and it eventually made sense. Explanations were often given later than the topic was addressed which made for a bit of confusion. Loved all the different layers of the story. I felt like it more closely resembled real life. Lots of people doing different things but all connected to each other. The englisher living within the Amish community is a rather new topic it seems in the Amish fiction genre. I loved seeing their love and acceptance of the "outsider" throughout the story. The love stories were tender and sweet. And real life difficult issues were addressed with great care and attention to details (especially the emotional responses people experience). Great story. Loved the character development.

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I have been waiting for this book ever since I finished reading book two. I have to say, this book effected me more emotionally then the other two. There was just so much going on, and it’s a good thing the box of tissues was nearby! I can only imagine how Ms. Wiseman must have felt writing this book, and pouring her heart and soul into these characters. The turmoil, the sadness, fear, frustration, and so many other emotions filled the pages of this book. As much as there was a lot of negative things going on, there was also a lot of good. Beth Wiseman has mastered the art of keeping the readers uplifted during difficult times. There may be tears, but it is because you have become a part oft his fiction family, and when they are suffering, you are suffering!

This book also provides a lot of transformation for characters. Some you see up close and personal, and some you sort of just see a small portion of. I have to say, Andrea was my favorite character. I’m not sure if it’s because I like to root for the underdog or not, I just found myself connecting to her. I do wish her circumstances had been different, but I like everything that she did in the book. I think if Beth were to start a new series, it would be neat to check back in on Andrea and see how she is doing with her new life.

There’s the old saying that all good things must come to an end, and most of the time I can agree with that. But I am going to be so sad that I won’t be visiting Hannah again, or having the image of pickled oysters in my mind! By the way, if you are hungry any time soon, just give this book a try – you may find that after all the pickled oyster discussion you won’t be hungry after all! But if you’re an Amish fiction fan, or have enjoyed any other of Beth’s books, you will love this one. Just make sure you’ve read the other two books in the series firsr so that you know who is who!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Home All Along was a solid ending to this series. The entire series, as well as this book, dealt with some serious and real world issues, such as suicide, grief, lack of belief, feelings of failure, health issues, and more. I appreciated that the author did not sugar coat the issues, yet still managed to provide some humor to the story in the form of Aunt Faye and all of her oddities.
I was already familiar with Charlotte and Daniel, as well as Annie and Jacob, from the previous books. I really enjoyed watching their growth (as well as their struggles) throughout this novel. Many situations in this story were not easily solved and required much prayer, patience, and tears to work through. I enjoyed this novel and appreciated the paths that the various characters had to travel.
(4 stars)
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. I was not required to write a positive review, and have not been compensated for this. This is my honest opinion.

Home All Along
Beth Wiseman
In this fantastic conclusion to Beth Wiseman’s Amish Secrets Series, we find Charlotte happily settled in her Amish community, living half English and half Amish. She attends the Amish church, is dating her Amish boyfriend Daniel, and is living without electricity. However, she is still driving her truck and afraid to take the final step towards baptism. When Daniel pressures her about their future, she simply says she isn’t ready; she doesn’t want to tell him about her fears. When tragedy strikes in Daniel’s family, the strains and tensions run high. To add to the situation, Charlotte’s younger sister Andrea, whom she hasn’t seen since she was taken away as a baby, locates Charlotte and moves in with her. She brings her infant child Bella also. Although Charlotte is happy to reconnect and wants a relationship with her sister, living together is a difficult situation at best. Throw in a crazy ex-boyfriend and things get even more complicated. Then, as if everything else that is happening isn’t enough, Charlotte finds out that Lena (the Amish woman who she considers her second mother) discovers that her cancer has returned and she has to have surgery. Will everything conspire to pull her and Daniel even farther apart? Or can they draw together to each other and discover a new future? I don’t want to spoil it for anyone, but it is definitely a heart wrenching, uplifting, and beautiful ending. I highly recommend this book! I am actually hoping we may hear more about Charlotte and her Amish family in future books!
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Perfect ending to a perfect series! It was hard saying goodbye to these wonderful characters and I wish the series could have kept going.

Home All Along is the last book in the Amish Secrets series by Beth Wiseman. The story tied up nicely but I wouldn't mind seeing more of these characters should the author decide to continue.

I loved this series a lot. It's gritty for Amish fiction and deals with topics of suicide, drug abuse, child abuse and neglect and adultery.

As a whole, I rated this series as follows:
Her Brother's Keeper: 5
Love Bears all Things: 5
Home All Along: 4

Overall series rating average: 4.66

I wanted to explain for a minute on why this book received a four and the rest received a five. It's important for me to do this because I love this series so much. I don't want the lower rating on the last book to confuse anyone or scare them off.

There are two minor issues that I took with this book. First, there was a character mixup. In book number two, Charlotte's sister was named Dianda. In Home All Along, she is reintroduced as Andrea. Dianda is included in this book as Charlotte's coworker. It's a small mistake that a person may not pick up on if the series is not read back to back.

Second, I needed more out of Lena. She had been such an important person in Charlotte's life and I felt cheated out of witnessing the last moments of her life. She had been so detrimental to this story and to die "off camera" for lack of better words just shook me. And perhaps that's a good thing. Books are supposed to make us feel something. But, I still longed to be with her in her final hours.

Most of all, I love that this book shows how bad things happen to even the best of families. Some days we have to consciously put one foot in front of the other just to make it. Life can be ugly and messy and beautiful—sometimes all at the same time. We don't have to have it all together and live perfect lives. We just need to keep trying and loving and letting God heal our wounds.

A complimentary copy of this book was provided by BookLook Bloggers, Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review, and have not been compensated for this. All opinions are my own.

This is the third and final book of this series, and yes they can be read alone, but if you start here it is so compelling you will want to read the others.
This one will linger with you, and the author does a wonderful job of wrapping up all that has happened. Surprises abound, and keep the tissues handy, this is life and sometimes it is cruel, and again heart-warming, and this read has it all.
There are many twist and surprising turns to get to the end, and we catch up with all of those that we have come to know, many are now friends. Decisions must be made, but will the right ones be forged? Don’t miss this one!
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I’m so sad to see this series come to an end, but the conclusion validated what I knew all along, and that is the author loves her characters as much as I do. Charlotte has held a special place in my heart from the beginning of the series. She has a heart full of love and she’s not afraid to go outside of her comfort zone. She’s overcome the loss of loved ones, financial problems and yet she continues to have an inner strength that I truly admire.
Throughout the series, Ms. Wiseman has addressed serious issues such as mental health, and end of life decisions and she has done so beautifully. I don’t mean to imply that this has been a sad or depressing storyline, because it’s been so much more than that. There has been love, laughter and good times. There has been friendships that have endured, kindness, forgiveness and compassion.
This has been Beth Wiseman at her finest and I’m excited to see what she has in store for her readers next. If you want a great book, I recommend this one.
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I have loved all Beth Wiseman Amish fiction that I have read and this one was no exception. This book is third in a series, but it gives enough information that it can be a stand alone, although you will want to read the first two in the series. In this one, Charlotte is an Englisher who is living among the Amish in her deceased brother's house. She hasn't been baptized into the Amish faith and is hesitant to do so. She had a traumatic childhood and fears she can't follow the Ordung or be a good mother. She is in a relationship with Daniel, who is Amish. He would like her to commit to the Amish faith, so they can marry. The bishop has began to put pressure on Charlotte to make a decision by Christmas, as they cannot allow her to continue to straddle the fence. Charlotte gets a surprise when a family members show up and move in with her. I won't elaborate on this so as not to spoil the story. Great story of love, forgiveness, faith, patience and perseverance.
I was given a free ecopy of this by the publisher, Thomas Nelson and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This third book is the conclusion to the Amish Secrets series, and what an outstanding finish! The author did a skillful job of making it readable as a stand alone, offering some insight from the first two books without dumping a summary on the reader. I feel like even though one book leads into the next, they could definitely be read out of order. I loved seeing how much Charlotte had grown since the first book, and the role she played in the life of her sister and niece. She still struggled with her past and the fears that prevented her from moving forward with Daniel, and the gentle wisdom of her Amish surrogate mother sweetly guided her towards discovering God's will for her path. The health problems that plague the two families brought the theme of grief to the forefront, and there are many thought-provoking conversations and internal dialogues that brought depth to the story. Annie became one of my favorites as she matured and stepped up as a leader in her family. And of course, Aunt Faye was quite the show-stealer with her pickled oysters and indomitable spirit. I highly recommend this series to fans of Amish fiction and women's fiction!

(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)

I am so not ready for this series to end. It’s not really over right? It’s like a teaser and then a pleasant surprise next year with another installment? Right? That’s the story I’m telling myself as I write this review anyway. Which, by the way, is my 100th review this year. I literally just hopped over to Goodreads and upped my reading challenge goal yet again. I can’t think of a better book to have that 100 book place of honor. Don’t get me wrong, I probably actually can but I’m glad it was an amazing book by an amazing author that holds that honor. There are so many choices that aren’t as amazing. I need more time with Charlotte and her extended adopted-ish Amish family. There’s so much unfinished business, in my opinion, that can’t be finished. Hint, hint. OK, I’ll stop whining and hinting and get down to the heart of the matter.

There are actually two points of contention that affected my rating of the book. One is story-line consistence oriented and the other… Well let’s start small. At the end of ‘Love Bears All Things’ Charlotte had a new friend at work that seemed set up to be an important person in her life. That friend? Andrea. At the end of the same book memories surfaced of a younger sister that had disappeared when they were very young. That sister? Dianda. Imagine my shock when the names were reversed in this story. And the friend (with a switched name) didn’t begin to play the role I anticipated. The way she read though leaves me to feel as though she started out bigger and slowly got edited out. Perhaps? OK folks, I got a much bigger fish to fry now. Huge. In my opinion. This could be spoilerish but I’ll try to keep it on the rails a bit. Amos and Lena play such a HUGE role in Charlotte’s life. Despite her initial falsehoods that but them together (go back to ‘Her Brother’s Keeper’) they have taken her into their lives as part of their family. They love her like her biological family never could. Things happen in this book that are huge. Massive. That involve Lena and Amos. Those things are glanced over. I felt like my heart was ripped out. I get the book is about Charlotte. And her family. Not just her biological family, in my opinion. Things happen in other families that garner a lot of limelight. It fights and it works and it bears on the story. But so does Lena. And Amos. And. I just felt like they were shortchanged in this book. And it broke my heart.

Let’s move on shall we before I get all weepy again and forget that outside of the fact that I was name confused and hurt over that other thing I did LOVE this book. I loved that Charlotte continued to move forward as a woman of faith. I loved that she found more bits of herself and became more centered as a human. I loved that she made choices that were best for her, without the need for a man (namely Daniel) to be her rock, her strength, or even her moral compass. Throughout all the books i this series she looked to others to help her figure out her path. Not always in an obvious way but she never really made choices for herself by herself. Seriously, Charlotte grew up a lot in this book. She grew as a woman and as a Christian. And at the end of the day she did it for herself. Not Daniel. Not Lena and Amos. Not her brother or the mysterious sister. Not even her biological mom. It doesn’t take away from m huge bone of contention above but it does make me love this story.

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What a beautiful story of faith, restoration and hope. The characters are wonderful and I felt a connection to them right away. Charlotte is a great character and I admire her strength and love for others. She is trying to fit in with the Amish and has even found a boyfriend. She has had a very hard life and the scene with her burying her mom was very emotional. Her childhood was very difficult . I loved how the author had scriptures throughout the story that was relatable to the issues characters were going through. It was heartwarming to read how close she becomes to Lena who is having a very devastating health issue.

Andrea is a complex person. She has come to reconnect with her sister Charlotte and leads her to believe that her upbringing was wonderful. I loved how Charlotte welcomed her and her niece into her home. There is definitely some friction between the sisters. Will Andrea open up and tell Charlotte the truth about her childhood? Can they become close and learn to be a family? Andrea became my favorite character because I loved how she was so hungry for acceptance and wanting a relationship with her sister. . Through all her struggles I found her to be a little girl lost. Will she allow God to heal her wounds and accept his unconditional love?

Daniel is a man who loves Charlotte but is having a bit of pressure put on him by the Bishop. He has his hands full with helping his family and dealing with a family illness. I thought the author showed how strong Daniel was and how much faith he had. That is one thing I loved about this book ; faith was so important to the people of this story. Some characters will experience loss, pain and hardship but as they do, the author surrounds them with a loving community and God's love. Charlotte and Andrea both have things in their past that have kept them from moving forward? Can they find peace and let go of the past?

"We are not products of a past environment. We are who we choose to be."

I received a copy of this book from the author. The review is my own opinion.

Awesome. Amazing. Perfect. These are all words that describe this wonderfully written book by Beth Wiseman. A book that has quickly become my all-time favorite of hers. Be prepared to take an emotional rollercoaster ride of a journey along with Charlotte in the finale of the Amish Secrets series.

I loved the way this book started off with Charlotte and Andrea meeting up at their mother’s funeral. There seemed to be an air of suspense around Andrea who appeared to have experienced the perfect life while Charlotte and their brother Ethan struggled. Something doesn’t seem quite right and it doesn’t take the reader long to figure out that Andrea may have some secrets of her own. Beth Wiseman did a wonderful job of creating the sisters’ relationship which was cautious and strained at times yet I could almost feel the bond between the two.

While I’m not really a big fan of romantic relationships between an Amish person and non-Amish person I am a fan of Daniel and Charlotte. These two have a unique relationship and it seemed very believable and organic. It was interesting to read of their struggles with Daniel’s family issues and Charlotte’s issues with giving herself fully to Daniel and the Amish church. It was easy for me as a reader to feel what the characters were going through and have empathy for them in their situations.

While there is a lot going on in this book and a lot of it is of a serious, heartbreaking nature there is some comedic relief in the form of Aunt Faye. I loved that Beth put this quirky character in the book in a way that lightened the sadness at times. In times of great sadness and heartache, it is nice to have moments of laughter and Aunt Faye provided those in a way that fits with the story and was genuine.

I enjoy Beth Wiseman’s writing style and it is fabulous in this book. The pace of the book was perfect and I really enjoyed seeing the characters grow throughout the book. Everything about this story seemed realistic to me and even though the subject matter was sad and a bit heavy at times the story was one I really enjoyed reading. I thought she did a great job of capturing the characters emotions.

This book is a must-read and definitely one for the keeper shelf. I would recommend reading the first two books before delving into this one. Don’t worry, those books are just as good as this one so it won’t take you long to read them and in doing so you will have a better understanding of the characters and their stories. Bravo to Beth Wiseman on a book that is perfect in every way.

I received a free copy of this book and wasn’t required to write a review. All opinions are mine.

A beautiful and stunning ending to the series. Even though each book can be read as a stand alone novel, I suggest you start from the beginning so you can be immersed in the feelings of each character.

Charlotte has returned to the Amish community she has grown to love and is settling into her home and moving forward with her relationship with Daniel. So much so they have been discussing marriage. Death and sickness alter their world in a quick fashion. Will their relationship survive the turmoil?

Throughout the entire series Beth Wisemen has tackled taboo subject of mental illness. While it is an illness that is hard to admit in the English world it is more so in the Amish world. Wisemen gives you a fresh, new look at the disease. She also tackles drug addiction, child abuse, and how to know it is time to let someone go.

You will need tissues throughout the entire series but especially for the third book, Home All Along.

Series in order:
1. Her Brother's Keeper
2. Love Bears All Things
3. Home All Along

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review in my own words.

I can't believe I forgot to write a review for a book I read, but I guess it happens.


Beth Wiseman writes incredible Amish Fiction and Home All Along is no less compelling than her other books.

Charlotte has come to live in the house her brother left her in the midst of an Amish community. She is "almost Amish" in the way she lives--her house has no electricity, she has no electronics, she attends the worship services of the church in the district, but she still drives her truck and that separates her from being Amish.

Daniel is Charlotte's boyfriend and is just waiting for Charlotte to join the church so they can be married, but there are obstacles.....

Charlotte's mother has died from a drug overdose, Daniel's mom is pregnant, Charlotte's sister shows up to manipulate and use her, and Charlotte feels her life spiraling out of control.

Beth's characters are believable, likable, and real. Her settings are realistic and imaginative. Her plot moves with compelling pace to keep the reader intrigued and involved in the story. This is a five star book, with two thumbs up, and some fine Amish Cooking.

My Thanks to Thomas Nelson for allowing me to read and review this book.

A satisfying conclusion to the Amish Secrets trilogy. Through the heartache and pain Charlotte tries to find her way to peace. I would recommend reading the first two books in this series before reading Home All Along to know all the background story. Highly recommended!

Do you feel at home? Home with yourself? How about home with your soul?
Not many of us can say we feel at home with our soul. We may feel at home, but we are usually missing our self and or soul feeling at home, too. That's what Beth Wiseman got us, readers, thinking about with "Home All Along," home.

"Home All Along" by Beth Wiseman is the third book in the Amish Secrets series. I recommend reading from the beginning of the series with Her Brother's Keeper and Love Bears All Things.

Charlotte Dolinsky started her journey to Lancaster County on a personal mission in Her Brother's Keeper to find out what happened to her brother. In the process of finding out the information, she gained friends, whom she begins to care about.

In Love Bears All Things Charlotte returns to her place in Texas to help her Amish friend to get cancer treatment and to helps another to find himself. Most importantly, Charlotte finds herself starting over in Lancaster County when someone from her past shows up on her doorstep.

Now in "Home All Along" Charlotte is struggling to tie up loose ends. Life is throwing her twists and turns while fighting for a positive end result to what she wants in her life. Charlotte is not the only one having to make life decisions that are tough.
At the end of "Home All Along," will Charlotte feel at home?

Beth Wiseman's writing is to keep you grossed in her books, putting you right in the middle of all the action with the characters; I personally like when authors do this. Beth has her characters dealing with faith, life, death, mourning, survival, and depression; which are the same struggles we find ourselves dealing with in our lives.

I look forward to reading more of Beth Wiseman's books in the future.

I received this book through Net Galley. I was not required to give a positive review.

This is the third book in the Amish Secrets Trilogy. This is the only book I've read in this series and I didn't feel lost or confused. You can definitely read this book on its own. However after reading it I now really want to read the other two books.
I would describe this book as a journey to peace. Various characters are seeking peace and belonging. There are hard things dealt with in this book and I believe the series. Death, abandonment, pain and old wounds. Charlotte, our main character has to deal with these as she tries to make big decisions and find her place. Daniel, her beau has his own pain to deal with. Learning to share and move forward, to trust God all great things I loved about this book. A really great read.

Home All Along by Beth Wiseman is novel about an English woman who is striving to determine her trust in God and decide whether she wants to become Amish.
Charlotte has just buried her mother so is grieving. Charlotte has been raised in the English world but is currently living among the Amish in the house her brother left to her. It has not electricity so in that sense she lives like her neighbors. She does still drive her brother’s old truck. Big Red. She has taken the classes to join the Amish church but has never made the decision and been baptized. Charlotte likes her life to be very ordered but it is disrupted when he sister, whom she hasn’t seen in years, shows up with a baby, no job and no place to live. Daniel is Amish and has been baptized so should not be considering a relationship with an Englisher. They begin spending more and more time together and the community believes they are courting. Will Charlotte learn to trust God that she is where she is supposed to be? Will she join the church or say goodbye to Daniel?
There is a lot going on in this story. As Charlotte has become a part of the community; she is very close to many of the Amish and Lena has become a mother figure to her. We learn, through Lena, how the Amish may deal with catastrophic diseases and the treatments they may be comfortable pursuing. Charlotte has a lot going on in her life and is feeling herself pulled in multiple directions; making a decision about her relationship with Daniel has understandably been pushed to the back. The author does a great job of showing us how she is struggling with all that is happening in her life and her frustrations. We also can feel Daniel’s frustration as he feels pushed aside. I give this book a 5 of 5 stars and recommend it to everyone who enjoys Amish fiction.
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Home All Along is another great book from one of my favorite Amish fiction authors Beth Wiseman. Charlotte is an Englisher who has created a new life in the Amish world, and Daniel is a big part of that life. She is considering converting to Amish ways, when trauma and tragedy strike. Charlotte's mother passes away, and a sister she never knew returns with her child. Charlotte begins to question her future, and at the same time, Daniel's mother goes into a coma and his family is forced to decide her future, while caring for the new baby that arrived. A great story of redemption and God's grace.