The Amish Innkeeper’s Bride by author Kathleen Fuller Is Book 3 in her series Amish Brides of Birch Creek. It can easily be read as a standalone book, but the other two are wonder reads, too.
This is the story of Selah Ropp. She and her brother, Christian, have moved to Birch Creek. Unfortunately, Selah suffers from clinical depression, but is able to manage her condition. She gets a job in an inn started by Levi Stoll´s family.
I loved everything about this book and author Fuller’s writing. It is full of romance, inspiration, matchmaking, faith, hope, and new beginnings. I highly recommend this delightful novel and rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

A pretty good read by one of the Amish fiction genre's best storytellers, Ms. Kathleen Fuller. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

A sweet Amish romance between two people who just are not interested. A very good book that I just loved.

This was a really good Book. I started reading these type of books last year and now that is all i read. I cant wait for the next one to come out.

Sweet, amish romance. Clean and fun escape. 4 stars. Love the forgiveness and fresh start theme. Perfect read for me right now.

Read in February 2020
I typically always have one favorite character in a book. In the InnKeeper’s Bride I think everyone was my favorite. I loved Selah in this book even through her flaws. I instantly felt that Levi was a good fit for her. This book takes you on an in-depth journey through Their lives and some other great characters. If you are looking for a great book, I recommend reading this one. I hope there is another book in this series.

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

A well written Amish romance. Good plot and character dynamics. I recommend. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.

The Innkeeper's Bride by Kathleen Fuller is #3 in the series Amish Brides of Birch Creek, but it can easily be read as a standalone book.
Selah Ropp is suffering from clinical depression. She has learned to manage her condition and wants to live independently. The first step is to find a job. She gets employed in a family inn started by Levi Stoll´s family and the romance begins, encouraged by Levi´s granny and Cevilla Schlabach, an elderly Amish with a love story of her own we can follow in this book. The book contains several story lines, all bringing a similar message - not to be afraid of new beginnings.
The Innkeeper's Bride is funny as Kathleen Fuller books are, the characters are believable and pleasantly imperfect. The book brings beside the expected romance also an insight into mental health issues management.

Returned to Birch Creek, we follow Sela and Levi's story. While Sela was hard to like for me, Levi was a wonderful man and made the read more enjoyable.

I received a copy from the publisher through Netgalley. All opinions are completely my own.

Selah come back to Birch Creek with her brother Christian.
She is an hard worker, but she suffers of anxiety and depression.
"'God usually has something better in store for us even if we don't know we needed or wanted it' She (Cevilla) patted Selah's hand,
'Focus on that instead of regrets'."
Selah has fear to be around people, but Stoll family welcome her as a daughter and she likes working in the inn.
Through Selah, you can feel the anxiety and the worries to do something wrong,the change from calm behavior to getting angry over nothing,
what a bad ill. good topic, nice story, well written. I recommend it.
thank you to let me read this book to: author, editor, netgalley.

An interesting book by an excellent author.
I would recommend this book.
Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

I was so happy to see Selah get her own happy ending! She was a complicated character in the previous books in the series, so it was nice to learn more about her past and understand her struggle with depression. I enjoyed the cast of characters which included Levi's family, Selah's friends and family, and a non-Amish guest at the inn with secrets of his own. I thought the plot was interesting and added another dimension to the story when it delved into the father-son relationship of Jackson, the guest, and his father who owns a local motel and feels threatened by the new Amish inn. We also see the elderly couple, Cevilla and Richard, hit some rocky spots along their relationship journey. Levi is such a likeable guy, and even though he and Selah have their own ups and downs, their friendship was wonderful and naturally blossomed into more. This has been a delightful series with fun characters and a heart-warming community.

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

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

Although The Innkeeper's Bride by Kathleen Fuller is #3 in the series Amish Brides of Birch Creek, it can easily be read as a standalone. This is the first book I have read by this author, and I appreciate her writing style.
This is a clean sweet Amish romance story with humour and drama and several story lines, which make it interesting and intriguing. We see various aspects of the thriving Amish community of Birch Creek, including daily life in the Amish household. The story deals with some serious issues, including depression, alcoholism, and verbal and emotional abuse.
Kathleen Fuller has realistic memorable characters with strengths and weaknesses, fears and dreams. My favourite characters were Levi, Selah, Jackson and octogenarians Richard and Cevilla. I enjoyed reading this heartwarming book and highly recommend it to readers of Amish fiction.
Thanks to Kathleen Fuller for writing The Innkeeper's Bride and thanks to Zondervan and NetGalley for a complimentary digital ARC of this book. 4.5 stars

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It's always a pleasure to return to Birch Creek and I had been looking forward to The Innkeepers Bride. While it was certainly enjoyable and had some parts that I really liked, I just didn't care for Sela Ropp at first but I soon warmed up to her.
I loved the premise, I thought Levi was a wonderful man and gradually became more interested in the novel.

If you are a fan of Amish fiction you will want to read this one because it does get better and more interesting after a few chapters.
I received a copy from the publisher through Netgalley. All opinions are completely my own.

"Life never goes like we plan. God usually has something better in store for us even if we don't know we needed or wanted it."

The Innkeeper's Bride is filled with wonderful characters and intriguing situations and even though it is the third book in a series, I never felt in the dark because I hadn't read the first book. I first met Cevilla Schlabach and Richard Johnson in Kathleen Fuller's novella A Chance to Remember so I am thrilled to see that the friendship of their youth has deepened into love. Cevilla has always maintained that she is content to be single and devote her love to Jesus Christ but now, she finds herself wondering if Richard might ask her to be his wife. Her patience begins to wear thin as she waits to see if Richard can adapt to her way of life; will he finally make Cevilla a married woman?

Selah Ropp has recently moved back to Birch Creek and she now has a new job and new friends but she finds herself doubting her abiltiy to deal with these situations. Depression and anxiety issues have plagued Selah in the past and they cause her to second guess her abilities and even the thoughts and motives of those around her. It doesn't help that one of her new employers seems determined to play matchmaker and that the other person involved is also her employer. Levi Stoll is stubborn and he claims indifference but I really liked him and his positive outlook. Is it possible that his good nature might help Selah adjust to her new life in Birch Creek, Ohio?

This is such a heartwarming story and there are many other characters who add fun and interest to The Innkeeper's Bride. Cevilla and Delilah Stoll both like to play matchmaker and even though their matches often work, they aren't without drama....and laughter! There are also many examples of misunderstandings due to a failure to communicate and those pesky reminders that often pop up out of nowhere. Past hurts truly can affect our present happiness and tarnish our plans for the future and this is when we need God's grace to get us through!

Author Kathleen Fuller always makes me feel as if I am right there with her characters and this book is certainly no different. You will definitely want to read The Innkeeper's Bride if you enjoy Amish fiction and Christian romance filled with family, faith, and hope.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author via NetGalley but I was under no obligation to write a positive review. These are my own thoughts.

How often do you look for a book that will take you to another place and you can enjoy a mini getaway. Visit this Amish Inn and you will meet Levi and Selah and their friends in Birch Creek. Truly made me happy to read. This book is a happy book to read, the characters become friends and you are apart of the journey. Happy Reading

This book was a delight to read. Selah and Levi are immediately attracted to each other. However, they each believe they have valid reasons for wanting to remain single, and so their road to romance is a very rocky one of their own making. But they don’t take into account the two senior citizens, noted matchmakers in the community, who are determined that Selah and Levi should marry. Their efforts are not always successful, in fact, they sometimes make things worse. This is a lovely story of friends and family who support each other through all circumstances. I was encouraged to have faith in God and trust Him for guidance when things seem to be at their lowest point.

One other thing of note: In this story, Selah suffers from clinical depression. She takes medication for it and is seeing a counselor for help. Some situations are not always easy for Selah to emotionally handle well. I appreciated how the author shows compassion for Selah and never condemns her for this. May we always be of comfort to others in the way that Selah’s family and friends were to her.

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

This book was a sweet, funny, and loving addition to Kathleen Fuller's works! I loved the comradery in this book as well as the other books in this series. Kathleen Fuller brings love in many ways in this wonderfully written book. Friendship, romantic, family, and just plain old love are present! You will laugh and cry all in one chapter! This is a wonderful book and I will read it again!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher for my honest opinion.

Birch Creek has taught me, it's that you don't have to do it alone.

I love the character's of Birch Creek as they are spunky, caring, and with an honest faith. Levi and his family moved into Birch Creek in the previous book and they have much to offer to their new community. Delilah his grandmother has no filter and is determined to find a good spouse for her grandchildren Levi and his sister. She sees sparks fly in Selah. Selah is a new member of the Amish community in Birch Creek. She is now living with her brother and sister-in-law. Their story is in book 2. Selah is overcoming depression and self-worth. She desires to move into her own home and not ever marry. She has this overwhelming need to do life alone. She realizes that she needs a job and applies at Levi's family Inn that they will be soon opening. The attraction between the two is sweet and awkward however, they both see something in the other but as always, misunderstandings arise. Selah finds a family that she never had in community.

Selah's struggle with depression is the driving force and Levi's attempt to help her gives the reader hope. Community plays a big part in the English and Amish way of life which I also find appealing. With several stories going, Jackson a Englisher that is sent by his father who owns a hotel nearby to wreak havoc for Levi's family attempt to get the Amish Inn going. Delilah's friendship with Cevilla who is has lived in Birch Creek has a single woman for over 70 years and now is rekindling a relationship from her English past. The relationships gives the InnKeeper's Bride spunk and spark! I loved it.

A Special Thank you to Zondervan and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

In “The Innkeeper’s Bride,” Selah finds a job at the Stoll Inn, a newly opened Amish inn run by the Stoll family. She tries to deny her attraction to Levi Stoll, while at the same time keep her job and control her runaway emotions. Levi and Selah receive some matchmaking help from two elderly women in the Amish community. Elders Cevilla and Richard are attracted to each other, but conflicts with family members threaten their relationship. These situations form the core themes of this novel. Additional themes include dealing with clinical depression, desiring independence, and incorporating modern values while maintaining Amish cultural traditions.

The plot of this clean Christian novel moves along well and maintains reader interest throughout. The Godly message is clear, but not preachy. Characters are portrayed as flawed humans, who seek to maintain their relationships while incorporating their faith and value system. Readers will discover that miracles happen! The ending provides a fine set-up for the next novel in the series. This is the third book in a series, although it can be read as a stand-alone.

I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.