A delightful return to old friends at Promise Lodge, this book held my interest and had some unexpected twists. I would recommend that the reader has some familiarity with the series, because there are a LOT of characters to keep track of, but once you have everyone straight, it's an enjoyable read. Netgalley gave me a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This series is about an Amish Community who are the Old Order. The story revolves around a widow Frances and a widower Bishop Marlin. They have older children. The Bishop’s son does not approve as well as Frances daughter. The romance has its twists and turns. It was a feel good book. Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books for this early read. This is my honest opinion.

New Beginnings at Promise Lodge returns us to a small but growing community founded on the premise that all can live in harmony together. The characters within the community make me want to move there. They hold true to the Amish traditions but push the boundaries just a little. Many come to find healing and acceptance. Everyone contributes to the community as well as to the outer English towns.
Frances Lehman was recently widowed. While her marriage was not bad, she finally has a taste of freedom and the ability to enjoy some of the opportunities that others in the community have enjoyed. She certainly doesn't want to think about a second marriage so soon. However, when she and Preacher Marlin start to form a friendship, will it grow into more? How will everyone in the community act if it does? Acceptance? Hurtful? When tragedy strikes, will Frances and Marlin be able to find their new beginning at Promise Lodge despite the obstacles? I received a copy through Netgalley. A review was not required.

The fourth book in this series takes readers back to Promise Lodge where Frances Lehman is mourning the loss of her husband. Gloria, Frances' daughter is obnoxious as always but maybe there is hope for an attitude change. Preacher Marlin with his calm ways tries to sooth ruffled feathers of some while trying to gain Frances' affection. In this series the Amish and Mennonites live among each other in a progressive way different from other such communities. Readers will need to read other books in this series to fully understand the community. Recommended!

I was eagerly awaiting this book and it didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed going back to Promise Lodge. I was happy to see that all of my old friends were still there.
Frances was a jem. I would love to have her as my mamm. Gloria doesn't know how lucky she is!! May I call her a brat? I think I will. You know though? I can understand some of her delimma because some changes aren't as easy as they seem. Even at her age.
Her mom is just trying to make ends meet as best as she can and her daughter doesn't make it easy. Especially when her brother in law gets her involved.
However; I don't condone lying to just to get someone in trouble by making yourself look good.
Lying can hurt the person that was lied about if that makes sense. That too will not earn friends because the bext time you do it it will be hard to trust that person again. Fortunately there is forgiveness. But you have to really mean it. The Amish forgive but deep down do they really?
I believe in 2nd chances at love. I know that Amish marry sometimes after losing the other spouse because depending on the situation they marry for convienince. But I think in this case there was never a more surer love that between Frances and Marlin. I think they would make a couple!! I actually could feel a " spark between them"
I also felt the love and support from the community if Promise Lodge after a terrible accident befell Frances. I felt myself wanting to pray for her.
I really didn't like France's brother in law. There was too much going on with him in his personal life and it rubbed off onto others.
I do strongly recommend this book especially if you've eagerly anticipated it as I have. It won't disappoint. Charlotte has woven her magical pen once again
and has created a fantastic story one that readers will be sure to enjoy.
My thanks to the publisher for a complementary copy of thos book. NO compensations were received and all opinions are my own.

Frances lives in a community where domestic violence is frowned upon and women can run buisness.the Amish and mennoitrs are now allowed to marry. I did not care for the character of Frances.

2 starsrs
This Amish book is very hard to follow. There are entirely too many characters and side plots. It was just to hard to keep up with them all, so I finally gave up.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for a honest review.

This book is full of emotions. It holds your attention and keeps you turning the pages to see what happens next. The author makes the book come to life with her words and you can feel all the emotions. This is a very heartwarming story and the recipes at the end of the book sound wonderful! Thank you Kensington Books Zebra via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.