Three different novellas by the Brunstetter writers will introduce readers to Big Valley, Pennsylvania which consists of three groups of Amish. I found it interesting read about the differences between the Black toppers, Yellow toppers and White toppers since I has never heard of the groups. Each novella captures life within a group, a courtship and some struggles. This is light reading to introduce readers to Amish living. Recommended.

This is a heartwarming story. Well written couldn't put down when started to read. Love the author way of keeping the flow of her story going..

The Brides of Big Valley by Wanda E, Jean and Richelle Brunstetter is a wonderful compilation of three stories taking place in an Amish community in Pennsylvania.
Deanna’s Determination by Wanda E. Brunstetter. Deanna Speicher is a young widow with a special needs five year-old son. They live with her father and Deanna sells her quilts and other items at the flea market. She is courting with Elmer until he is blinded in an accident and withdraws from life. Will she be able to break down the walls he has put up?
Rose Mary’s Resolve by Jean Brunstetter. Rose Mary works in the family furniture shop. She lives at home and helps with her younger siblings also. She is being pressured by her boyfriend, Tom, to go English with him. Will she give in to the pressure?
Leila’s Longing by Richelle Brunstetter. Leila Fisher works beside her mom in their stamp and card store. She makes many of the cards they sell. Leila is very shy and uncomfortable around others as she was teased by the other children at school for her always drawing and writing in her notebook. Samuel, in particular, hurt her feelings and turned the others against her. What will happen when Samuel’s best friend meets Leila and is interested in her?
This collection of stories is excellent. The stories are set in the same community but do not necessarily build on each other. Each writer brings her own unique style to the stories and characters. I found it difficult to put the book down until I finished it. I give this book 5 of 5 stars; another hit for the Brunstetter’s.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Three generations of Brunstetter women come together again to write about the Amish of the Big Valley in Pennsylvania.

Deanna's Determinition by Wanda Brunstetter

Elmer Yoder loves Deanna Speicher and her young son.. He has loved her for a long time. When Elmer finally gets up the courage to ask Deanna to marry him, a tragic event could change everything.

Rose Mary's Resolve by Jean Brunstetter

Rose Mary finally drops her Amish boyfriend due to the fact he wants to jump the fence and join the Englisch world. An Englisch pilot crash lands his plane in Rose Mary's family field and is befriended by the family. Kevin and Rose Mary grow close but realistic decisions must be made.

Leila's Longing by Richelle Brunstetter

Leila is quiet and shy yet very creative. She makes handmade cards with her mother to help with the income. Leila meets a young Amish man from a different group of Amish that she is. Many factors stand in their way when it comes to courtship and marriage.

These are great stories. The novella is easy to read and would be a perfect start for a teenager to read who is interested in Amish fiction.

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The Brides of the Big Valley was an enjoyable and quick, light read. The book is broken down into three different stories, each written by a separate author.

1. The first story was my favorite of the three. I really thought that the character development was superb. I had a soft spot for the special needs son - it was very sweet how his character was woven into the tale. The conflict and resolution of the story was extremely relatable and well thought out. I can only describe it as a "feel good" story!

2. The second story's plot is heartwarming and faith-restoring. Rose Mary and Kevin's relationship is just plain sweet from start to finish. I would have liked more background information and development, though. The author seemed to jump quickly between ideas sometimes.

3. In the third story, Leila seems to struggle with anxiety and a lack of self-worth, which makes here an extremely relatable character. I truly enjoyed her. More detail would have been welcome throughout the story. It feels a bit choppy at times. However, the author is good at strategically not explaining something fully in order to leave the reader in suspense. She does this several times, but I do think it is tasteful and does not take away from the story.

I loved the aspects of faith that were woven carefully into each story. Overall, I would highly recommend this book as a quick summer read!

It was quite interesting reading these stories that revolve around the three different groups of the Amish and the way those differences affect their interactions with each other. But even more than that, these are lovely stories about young Amish women who, despite the difficulties they face, consistently cling to their faith, family, and friends for help and support. Each story was well-written and held my interest. My favorite story in this collection was “Deanna’s Determination”. Deanna’s story of being a widow and taking care of her young son who had Down’s Syndrome was heart-touching.

The stories are sweet, clean, and highlight trusting in God for help in time of need. I read this book while I was traveling and loved having the shorter stories to read. The length of each story is perfect and I never felt that the endings were rushed. This is a truly enjoyable collection of Amish bride stories.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Three unique perspectives into Amish life.
The first story is about a widow and her son with Down Syndrome and how she finds love again with a man she least expects. I loved the perseverance in this story! No matter what obstacles many come your way we can't give up but need to figure out ways to over come those obstacles.
Second we have a women at a crossroad in her life, she has to trust fully that God will lead her in the right direction even when it seems everyone around her is against what she believes God is telling her to do. I think this one was a great story on listening to God and not giving in to what the world wants you to do.
Last we have a story about a young women who is very shy who learns to overcome her fears to find love, loss, and a family of her own. This one was probably my favorite. It really is true that you have to stop thinking about what people might think of you and just be yourself or you will never grow into the person you are supposed to be.
I loved this book and would highly recommend adding it to your TBR pile.
I volunteered to read this book from Barbour Publishing in exchange for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.

Loved this book. First there are three beautiful Amish stories of Brides in the Big Valley, also it gave me a lesson on the different types of Amish by explaining the difference by the color of there buggies. Never realized that before. Each story is written by one of the Brunstetter's. Kept my interest and could not put the book down. Finished it in one day. I also enjoyed the recipes that is always a treat.

This is a book of 3 short stories by Wanda Brunstetter, her daughter-in-law, Jean, and her granddaughter, Richelle.

I found this extremely interesting as it centered around an area called The Big Valley, located in Pennsylvania. There are 3 different groups of Amish living in this area, each distinguished by the color of the top of their buggy. Each story centers around a women from one of the groups and how their lives interact with those from the other groups. Can the groups actually have relationships outside of their own community? Love and faith play a big part in these books.

I extremely enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it for those who enjoy reading books about the Amish.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing, Inc. through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is a very well written book that holds your attention. I really enjoyed reading this book and learned something new about the Amish. If you enjoy reading heartwarming stories about love and faith, grab this book. Thank you Barbour Publishing Shiloh Run Press via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. This is my honest opinion.