A Beautiful Arrangement is the third and final novel in Beth Wiseman’s An Amish Journey series. Though part of a series, it reads well as a standalone.

Lydia and Samuel were forced to marry by their families and religious tradition because she got pregnant. Being a wife and mother at the tender age of seventeen is difficult, especially when you don’t really know your mate, because you became intimate before you even dated. The Bontragers, Samuel and Lydia, watch the friends they introduced fall in love knowing they haven’t shared those feelings with each other, although they do feel them. How will they open up to each other and learn to love and show love?

A Beautiful Arrangement is just as the title implies. It’s a story of love and forgiveness. It is a testament to the renewal of life and love. The characters are strong and vibrant. The storyline and unexpected plot twists engage the reader throughout. I rate this novel 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to all readers of chaste romance, especially Amish romance.

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

Samuel and Lydia Bontrager a young married couple with a sweet baby girl now face the rush of getting married. Rushed into marriage without the time of courting and learning about each other, Samuel and Lydia have an "in to me see" (intimacy) problem. They are unable to communicate with each other and end up shutting down and having hurt feelings. When Samuel to plays cupid with a co-worker and friend of Lydia, they begin to unravel emotions that need healing. Their friends Joseph and Beverly's new beginning reveals what Samuel and Lydia missed in courtship.

Lydia suffers from shame of wrong choices and Samuel not protecting his bride. They begin to build their relationship on trust and faith. A 3rd party brings their weakness and strength out when Lydia feels called to help a homeless Amish woman who lives in a rundown house. Not much is known about this woman however, Lydia feels calls to help her and calls on her friend Beverly to help her.

Beverly also has a background in the story as she is recently widowed. She desires to wed again but when her secret is discovered, she is faced with rejection. She finds something new in Joseph and when she is sure of his love for her, she reveals her secret only to be abandoned once again.

A Beautiful Arrangement is God's way of bringing our bad choices, misunderstanding, and relationships to light. It is a relatable telling of how we desire to be accepted and known.

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

A Beautiful Arrangement was an absoulutely riveting read. Not only did Beth Wiseman give us 2 romances in one story, she also threw in a mystery! The main characters, Lydia and Samuel, are already married but are trying to find their way to a full married life. They were forced into marriage by their parents after Lydia got pregnant. They set up Beverly and Joseph on a date. Then the mystery centers around Margaret, a homeless woman in their community. This story was so well written. I loved both couples. This was #3 in the series, but it is definitely a standalone, although we do get an update on the previous 2 couples from the trilogy. The novel's themes are love and forgiveness. Forgiving others, forgiving youself. I highly recommend. Thank you to Zondervan and Netgalley for the copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

The author gives us two Amish couples to focus on, and we get to be part of their lives, and things may look wonderful on the outside, but not so in reality.
The married couple are very young, the wife being only 17 and already have a child, but they skipped an important part of their life together, and we are witnesses to their attempts to make it right.
The other couple meet as a result of the first married parents, but we are with them as they journey to be with one another. What a bumpy ride you are about to experience as they travel towards life long commitments.
There is so much compassion offered here for the less fortunate, made me want to become friends and know them personally.
Some things are not how we perceive them to be and there are many examples offered here, but answers are forthcoming, and this is a book that you will get lost in and not want to put down until you know what happens!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Zondervan, and was not required to give a positive review.

Beautiful Arrangement by Beth Wiseman is the final story in her Amish Journeys series and I think it may have been my favorite! Lydia and Samuel’s story of forgiveness, redemption, compassion, and love stirred something inside of me. Lydia is Mary’s younger sister, and we first met her in the first book of the series. Young and forced into a marriage because she got pregnant out of wedlock, she and Samuel are bitter and upset with the life they have. When they introduce two friends, Beverly and Joseph, they start to live vicariously through their relationship and also start to soften towards each other. Add a homeless woman with a lonely past and things get even more complicated. Wiseman weaves the stories of each romance and the homeless person into a perfect arrangement. If you haven’t read the first two books then hon should. But it isn’t necessary. This book can stand on its own beautifully. Wonderful story. Loved it!
I received a free copy of the story from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

A moving story that leaves tears in your eyes as you close the book.

Lydia and Samuel's story teaches us how even the littlest lies can turn into a bigger problem that can tear lives apart. At times I would get frustrated at Lydia then I had to remind myself that she is only seventeen. No matter her upbringing, being a mom and wife at seventeen has to be extremely hard. She is just learning herself as an adult instead of a kid. Her maturity by the end of the book was absolutely amazing. A lot of love and understanding can go a long way.

A Beautiful Arrangement talks about unwed pregnancy, young marriage, dementia/mental illness and community. A book that I would share with an older teen on up. A clean read with no sex scenes, no foul language, and no violence.

I am sad to see this series end. It has been a beautiful series to read.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher, Zondervan, through NetGalley. Any and all opinions expressed in the above review are entirely my own.

A Beautiful Arrangement by Beth Wiseman is the third An Amish Journey Novel. Lydia Bontrager is seventeen years old and married to Samuel with a six-month-old daughter. Lydia and Samuel were forced to marry by their parents after she became pregnant. They went from lust to marriage skipping the courtship stage of the relationship. Lydia wants romance and a chance to fall in love with the husband she hardly knows. Samuel and Lydia are asked to introduce Joe, a co-worker of Samuel’s to Beverly, a friend of Lydia’s. The foursome have a lively dinner together and then a picnic. Lydia and Samuel like watching their friends fall in love. It gives Samuel the idea to court Lydia. Just when they are getting to know each other, Lydia and Beverly begin looking into the local homeless woman with a mysterious past. Samuel wants Lydia to avoid the woman, but Lydia wants to help her. Will Lydia and Samuel get the chance to have a traditional marriage? While A Beautiful Arrangement is the third book in An Amish Journey series, it can be read as a standalone. I have enjoyed all three novels and I recommend reading Hearts in Harmony and Listening to Love. I thought A Beautiful Arrangement was well-written with realistic characters. Lydia is a seventeen-year-old who is unready for marriage especially to a man she hardly knows. Her six-month-old daughter, Maddie has been crying each day and Lydia does not why. She feels like a bad mother (I know that feeling). Lydia and Samuel want to improve their marriage, but they do not share these thoughts we each other. They both have fears, regrets, and hopes. When they introduce Beverly and Joe to each other, they get to join them on a couple of dates. It gives Samuel and Lydia a chance to get to know each other. They are each afraid to make the first move, though, for fear of rejection. Samuel is also worried about his elderly parents. His father has heart problems and his mother is unable to care for him like she used to. Beverly and Joe were delightful additions to the story. Joe is a lively man with a humorous side. I liked the addition of the mystery involving the homeless Amish woman. It added more depth and interest to this engaging Amish novel. I quickly found myself engrossed in this appealing story. A Beautiful Arrangement is a poignant tale with regrets, friendship, faith, family, fear, hopefulness, and romance.

Lydia Bontrager is a young wife and mother at the age of seventeen. She and her husband, Samuel, married young because of an unplanned pregnancy, and since marriage have struggled to relate to each other. They work together to help out two of their friend make a match, while rekindling their love.



Lydia is very young and had to grow up fast as a result of her marriage and motherhood, and she has matured from the teenager that she was in Hearts in Harmony. She has settled into domestic life and running her own household well, and I admired her newfound maturity.



Joseph and Beverly are adorable together, and made for a great side plot. I loved their instant chemistry and love of children and shared dream of a big family.



Samuel is a hardworking man, who loves his family, but struggles to communicate with his wife, he has trouble expressing himself.



Overall, this was a sweet heartwarming romance, and I like how Lydia was challenged by meeting Margaret, and how it helped her grow and mature. Entertaining, full of heart, misunderstandings, and sweet moments. Very enjoyable.



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

A Beautiful Arrangement is the third installment and my favorite from An Amish Journey series. I loved this story. I am giving it five plus stars.

I received a copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. For some reason this book posted 2 times on my shelf. I will leave review with other book.

Beth Wiseman never fails to deliver a great book and A Beautiful Arrangement is no exception. I highly recommend this book. I received an arc from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

My first book by this author and I truly enjoyed it. It is well written and very interesting. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great book to read. I will be looking for other books by this author.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy. This is my own opinion.

Beth Wiseman never disappoints and this book is no exception. I love that the couple are not perfect but work through their issues. This is a very well written book and I highly recommend this book and its author.

Beth Wiseman does a fantastic job of weaving together the story of two different couples, a homeless woman, and romance in this delightful story of young love. One newlywed couple, one couple just discovering love, and a homeless woman are the main characters, each struggling with life issues that pull them together and help each of them grow emotionally as they face difficult life issues in this contemporary novel set in Indiana. This book held my interest and was very difficult to put down!

Lydia and Samuel had to get married because they had a baby on the way. Both resent the fact that they had to hurry into marriage without courtship etc. Their friends Beverly and Joseph are courting and they are sharing some outings with them. Both couples envy the other couple because of their perception of how the relationship is. This is a fun book and of course it has a happy ending. If you like Amish romance, you will like this book.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

I have truly enjoyed this series.
Wiseman is a master of Amish fiction and I try to never miss any of her books.
I think what I loved about this particular book was that Samuel stepped up and corrected a wrong. He's truly amazing and I loved it when he showed his feeling in front of his wife. I applaud him. Too bad more men couldn't do that. I understand that it's hard sometimes to show how you really feel. It's called hocmut (pride). Forgive me if I spelling it wrong.
Lydia is an awesome person too. I couldn't imagine getting married that young and then trying to do what she's managed to do. She's to be commended as well.
I'm so happy that Lydia has made a friend in Beverly. Everyone needs a friend. I loved her immediately because she's a kind hearted and always wants to help others.
Another reason I loved this book was second chance at love. Beverly is who I'm referring to.
There just things that happen in life that are out of our control and it's hard to pick back up where you've left off. Especially if something happens to your other half.
Not sure how I will feel if something happens to my other half. Or how I will feel. I will cross that bridge when we get to it.
Friendship is another reason I love this book. Friendship is special. It doesn't matter what walk of life they're from. If God meant for us to befriend someone then it will happen. For that reason I really admired Beverly and Lydia.
Better stop here before I actually give something away.

I highly recommend this book. I love Wisemans stories because they are believable and realistic. She never makes her characters perfect because really no one is. Only the One who loves us is.
I have snickered in some places of this book and others I've held my breath waiting to see how Lydia and Samuel act towards each other. I'm glad Lydia stand her ground with her husband.
These two still have a lot to learn.
Even I'm still learning and I'm going on 52 years old. We learn new things everyday.
This is definitely a make you feel good book and you will not want to put this book down! Plus, you will not want to leave the people in the story behind.
This book is full of surprises and I think you'll love them as I did.
My thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson.
I highly recommend this book. NO compensations were received and all opinions are my own.

I truly thought I had downloaded this book, but apparently it did not download correctly and it’s now archived. I would still love to review this book!

Another fabulous story written by Beth Wiseman, I feel in love with the characters and their flaws and strengths in dealing with what life throws at them. I always recommend these books to readers who are looking for a feel good story that is an easy read. I can not wait for her next book to come out.