A Welcome at Our Door (An Amish Homestead Novel, Book 4), by Amy Clipston, is an enjoyable piece of inspirational Amish fiction. It is a story of loss, forgiveness, and new beginnings written in a style that is engaging and descriptive.
The story Ms. Clipston has crafted is moving and endearing. Threads of redemption and restoration are woven beautifully throughout this novel. The well-paced plot, well-rounded characters, and well-drawn setting blend together to create a memorable and satisfying reading experience offering just the right combination of struggle, romance, and charm.
The characters within this novel have an authentic vulnerability that makes them utterly relatable and unforgettable. They demonstrate determination, courage, and conviction as they earnestly seek to discover God’s specific plan and calling for their lives. Themes of loyalty, faith, and family resonate as the characters grow and mature by facing tough choices and overcoming personal losses, doubts, and fears. The characters struggle through real, heart-wrenching trials that test their faith exceedingly. Yet, even as the struggles escalate, the light of God’s grace and mercy shines through with hope, forgiveness, and restoration.
With warmth and heart, A Welcome at Our Door places a significant emphasis on family and the ways in which family members support, encourage, and protect one another. It is honest, tender, emotionally stirring, and ultimately uplifting. It is a well-researched and entertaining book that I eagerly recommend to anyone who appreciates a finely written Amish fiction novel.
*I received a copy of this book from the author and NetGalley. A review was not required. The review I have written contains opinions that are entirely my own.

Can you imagine giving up all of your family, your way of life and community, because you fell in love? This is about to be the decision the youngest member of the Riehl family. Now I have read and enjoyed the previous three books, but you can read this one alone, enough information is provided. Now that being said, you will want to read the previous they are that good!
There has to be a reason that God placed Drew in Cindy’s path, but with the cultural differences can a relationship survive, or will Cindy have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Answers are here and some are really going to surprise you.
I for one am sorry that this is the end of this series, I would love to continue with this family.

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Cindy was hanging her fathers pants on the line when she noticed one of their cows -Cucumber- push open the gate. Dhr called to her brothers Jamie and Roy and than started after the cow which went to their neighbors gertrude and Evin Lapps farm to their barn While trying to get Cucumber to follow her home, Cindy heard some laughter. It was an Englisher, he walked over. After her brother Jamie got there he said he was drew Collins. Than he walked back with them to their dairy farm and he helped Jamie fix the gate. Drew had been raised by his aunt since his parents had died when he was ten. His aunt had just passed away not long ago and he got the part time job at the Lapps farm but also was going to college.Cindy had an enormous hole in her heart when he own ,other had passed. Cindy blamed herself for her mother dying. She couldn't seem to move on and no one seemed to understand her. Everyone else and moved on with their lived her father had even remarried. Cindy couldn’t find peace and didn’t have the same relationship with God. Cindy and drew have an instant connection with what they had been through and the lo9sss the had suffered. Cindy had not yet chosen to be baptised into the Amish faith even though her family keep trying to push her. Drew and Cindy start spending time together but often in secret as Drew is an Englisher and that is not acceptable for an Amish woman to become close to an englisher or anyone outside their faith. Cindy and Drew’s feeling grow until they fall in love. Cindy’s father tells drew if they marry cindy will be shunned by her family and community. Cindy has to decide if her love for Drew is more important to her than her religion, family, and community. So her family chooses to shun her.
I liked this book alot. It upset me her family chose to shun Cindy even knowing from other readings of Amish books this happens . But than they never seen that she was unhappy and struggling since her mother's death. I understood her issues. This grabbed my attention right away and held it until the end of this book. I loved the ending. I chuckled at times while reading this book at others I choked up. I loved the twist in the story. I think there should have been more conflict and indecision between Drew and Cindy about the decision for Cindy to leave everything behind and marry Drew. It should have caused more as this is what Cindy knew all her life- her family, her community, her religion, her way of life. I suggest you read this series in order for a smoother and more knowledgeable read. I liked the plot and pace of this book. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this book and I recommend it.

I am not sure if I am ready to say goodbye to these characters just yet. I have fallen in love with them all, as I do with all of Clipston’s characters, but these ones….these ones have a special place in my heart. The Riehl family has become more than just characters to me, and visiting them again with Cindy and Drew’s story, really was like coming home after too long away. Seeing Cindy and Drew together was so fun, but I my heart ached for them and their difficult situation.

From start to finish, Clipston weaves hope, love, heartache, understanding and beautiful messages from God together to create a heart warming story. Grab a copy of this 4 star read now, and find your welcome at the Riehl’s door just like I did. They’ll welcome you with open arms and take you on a beautiful ride through Amish country. I can’t wait to see what Clipston has in store for us in her next books!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Publisher and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*

The youngest of the Reihl children, Cindy has watched her siblings find love and start families and her father remarry. She carries the guilt of blaming herself for the tragedy of her mother's death.
She has felt like an outsider in her family and community and hasn't acclimated herself to the running around time or joining the Amish church. She feels like no one understand her and her feelings of loss. Who would ever imagine a cow named Cucumber getting loose would be a good thing. Going to retrieve the cow this is how she meets her neighbor Drew. She feels a connection with Englisher Drew that she doesn't feel in the Amish community, not even from her immediate family. He has the common denominator of devastating losses in his family as well and they have an immediate connection. Try as they both may to fight it because she is Amish and he is an Englisher they find a strong romantic connection to each other. Amy Clipston writes very realistic books and I could really see this story happening. As Cindy spends more and more time with Drew, often sneaking around to do so since her family doesn't approve she draws farther away from her family in the comfort and understanding she finds in Drew's company. Will she make the ultimate choice to leave her family and the teachings of the Amish way behind? I must say this book kept me reading late into the night to finish it even though I had to get up early the next day. So many emotions you'll feel in this book and outcomes you may not expect. This is my absolute favorite Amy Clipston book I've read. This book shows wonderful things will happen all within God's perfect timing.
Expected publication: May 7th 2019 by Zondervan
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All opinions expressed are my own.

A Welcome At Our door ( Amish Homestead #4 )
By: Amy Clipston
A Welcome At Our Door is book four in Amish Homestead. I really enjoyed this story. I was drawn in at the start and did not want to put it down. I was not disappointed. It is a fast read. I caught myself with tears in my eyes while reading it. I would advise you to keep a box of Kleenex near you for this book. This is a story about falling in love outside of their faith. I felt so sorry for the couple. There is loss , friendship, love , and faith. This story really got to me , but I loved it.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher and NetGalley, but was not told that I had to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Amy closes her latest series with the story of Cindy Riehl. Cindy is the youngest of the Riehl children and has been struggling with joining the Amish church. This struggle has been highlighted in previous books in the series so it was nice to finally discover what would happen in Cindy's life.

I enjoyed this story and found it to be a quick read. Knowing a lot of the characters in this book from reading the series it was like meeting up with old friends and finding out what was going on in their lives. Amy has the gift as a writer of making readers forget they are reading about fictional characters instead of living, breathing people. In addition to catching up with the human characters in the book, we are also introduced to a cow named Cucumber and a dog named Bruce who brought a bit of fun to a story that had its fair share of sadness.

Although I loved the story I would have liked to see a bit more conflict and struggle between Cindy and Drew as they decided what path their lives should take as far as being Amish or not. It seemed as if they were just a bit too agreeable when it came to the big decisions of their lives and were a bit too willing to just go along with what the other one wanted. I would have liked to have seen a bit more as far as the decision making for what would be a tremendous life change for either of them based on the decision they ended up making.

All in all, this was an enjoyable read and one that will be going on my keeper shelf. Fans of the genre are sure to enjoy this story from one of the best authors of Amish fiction. This book could be read and enjoyed as a standalone and would be an awesome way to introduce someone to Amy's books.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine.

Oh WOW This book was simply amazing!
I have not read very many books by Amy Clipston but this one was Great. Such a compelling story about listening to what God has for you even though it is hard and you do not always have support. God uses these times to grow us and show us the way we are suppose to go. A truly great read that made my heart happy ! I highly recommend getting this book into your hands!
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Amy will tug at your heart with the final book of the series. Follow Cindy and the hard choices she must make. Drew is a new character that we meet in this story. One of my favorites so far. Warning have lots of tissues with you for this book.

I adored this book. I loved the themes of love and family and faith - they were so strong and gorgeously written. The pacing of this journey was realistic and captivating and the connection between Drew and Cindy was beautiful.

This was my first book by Amy Clipston and I'm sure it won't be the last.

I received an ARC from Zondervan Fiction in exchange for an honest review.

This book was received as an ARC from Zondervan Fiction in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

Christian Fiction and Amish really do well at our library and this series by Amy Clipston is very popular with our patrons. We already have a lot of people really anticipating the release of this book and I must say they will not be disappointed. The struggle that Cindy was going through is a common problem that everyone experiences one way or another and loosing what you had and taking it for granted is something we all do and we don't really have it until we loose it all. Loosing a loved one is definitely hard and this book really examined what the optimist viewpoint was and how there is always a lesson learned if you have a positive outlook even if it is something you've never noticed before.

We will consider adding this title to our Christian Fiction collection at the library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

4 stars
A Welcome at Our Door
By Amy Clipston
I loved this final addition in the Amish Homestead series. I really enjoyed the thought-provoking characters of Drew and Cindy. I was drawn into their lives and the challenges they faced together. Amy Clipston has an incredible way with words and an immense ability to craft believable yet flawed characters that are easy to relate too.
The reason I have rated this book a four instead of a five is the ending was entirely too predictable and parts of the story were a tad long-winded. However, this book will appeal to a great many readers especially those who enjoy a sweet Amish book. I highly recommend.
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I love visiting the Riehl family. We have watched them grow, fall in love, grieve, and find happiness. However, Cindy Riehl has been stuck in a rut. She has been grieving the death of her Mother for years. As her grief grows, her questions about her faith and family do as well. She feels like everyone has moved forward while she has stayed in one place. When a "English" neighbor crosses her path, Cindy begins to feel alive again. Will Drew be the answer to all her questions? Will her world be turned upside down?

I love Amy Clipston books because they pull the reader in. Her characters are real. They feel love, hurt, pain, sadness, and peace. The reader can really feel the emotions. I love how this story tells the story of many who have lost and are not able to put one foot in front of the other; Meanwhile the world continues to spin and move on. I received this book through Netgalley. A review was not required.

This final book in the Amish Homestead series finds the youngest daughter, Cindy still grieving the death of her mother. Cindy has felt disconnected for years when everyone else in the family moved on with their lives a little too quickly in her opinion. When the next door neighbor hires a new helper, Cindy finds herself falling for the Englisher, Drew. Both have suffered family losses and can relate. This is an insightful view the of Amish culture with a twist at the end. Highly recommended!

This was an interesting and unique Amish story. It's not too often that we read a story in which a young woman is unsure about her Amish faith and begins dating someone outside the community. I enjoyed reading about her struggle and the reasons why she struggled.

My only complaint is I wish we would have seen more into the future. I would have loved to read out they adapted to their new life and what challenges that brought. It seemed a little too easy once the decision was made.

** ARC received from Netgalley **

A Welcome at Our Door is beautiful Sunday read! I absolutely loved it! I couldn't put this one down! Amy once again captured my heart with her wonderful writing!

What a lovely conclusion to Amy Clipston's Amish Homestead series. I have read them all and enjoyed this one the best. We have been with the family through all of these books, and now we find Cindy Reihl's story.

As Cindy develops a relationship, which becomes more than just a neighborly relationship with an English neighbor, Drew, we learn of the many hardships that can occur when a relationship outside of the Amish faith happens. Many losses can occur, but also the love of family, community and each other brings many issues to the story.

This was a wonderful book of allowing us to see that the Amish deal with those hard life situations, just as the English.

I highly recommend this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A Welcome at Our Door is book four from Amy Cliptson's series, Amish Homestead series. I think this is my favorite of the series. I enjoyed this story and am giving it five stars.

I think this just might be my new favorite Amy Clipston book! This book tackled a hard topic and ended beautifully. She knows how to pull at my heartstrings! I absolutely loved it! There were a few parts that almost had me in tears. I know that this is one book that I will have to read again and again! I’m eagerly awaiting new books from Amy Clipston!




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A Welcome at Our Door is a very well written inspirational romance. I enjoyed the plot and Ms. Clipston’s writing. I recommend this book.