The second book in the Amish Marketplace Series and just as good as the first. The author even provides a family tree in the beginning so the reader can reference how everyone relates to one another.

In the Bake Shop, readers are introduced to Christiana and her budding relationship with Jeff. In The Farm Stand we meet Christana's cousin Salina.

Salina is the Bishop's daughter, the Deacon's sister, dating a man her family approves of, and runs her own business. The Farm Stand is where Salina sells her very own produce. Anyone that visits the Amish Marketplace can find freshly grown cucumbers, butterhead lettuce, tomatoes, blackberries, and more from Salina. What more can an Amish maedel want? When she meets restaurant owner Will Zimmerman she realizes she's missing choices.

Will Zimmerman is the Mennonite co-owner and chef of Zimmerman's restaurant. Located across from the Amish Marketplace. When Will decides to include locally grown produce The Farm Stand is the first place he looks. With Salina's help, Will's restaurant becomes even more successful. So much so that his girlfriend Caroline believes he will have enough business to provide for a wife.

As Salina and Will get to know one another they realize they have a lot in common. Number one being the need to fulfill their families somewhat suffocating expectations. As they continue to get to know each other they develop feelings that are not present in their current relationships. With prayer Salina and Will try to find the path and person God has for them.

There is nothing better than a new Amy Clipston book. The Farm Stand is the second book in this series. It can be read as a stand alone. I love Farmers Markets and Flee Markets and Amish roadside stands. This book is a winner, the characters are well developed and the story is an easy read. The book held my complete attention from beginning to end and I am anxiously waiting for book 3 in the series. I highly recommend this book and series.

The Farm Stand is the second book in Amy Clipston's "Amish Marketplace" Series. This book is equally as fantastic as book one, but could also easily be read as a standalone book (but why?!--the series is great!). The Farm Stand features the bishop's daughter, Salina, who tends a large garden and sells her produce at the Amish market. This book continues the story of Salina's cousins who also work at the market, but focuses on Salina's story. Salina has been dating best friend Josiah for almost a year and everyone expects them to announce their engagement any day now. As Salina and Josiah work through issues in their relationship, they also have to learn how to face outside opinions and interference. Great storyline that will keep you guessing throughout the book!

Very sweet Plain story which *lightly* touches on the rigidity of gender roles and beliefs in the Plain communities. It also highlights the pressure to marry and have children as the only path for women. This story was better than most as the lead characters were allowed to have personalities and likes.*

Well written, certainly points out the less than romantic side of Plain life.

Another great feel good story from Amy, I love that way she is able to intertwine and story tell. I have never read a bad story from her. Anyone looking for a great pick me up book I would highly recommend this author. Can not wait for her new releases.

I have to say, this book didn't turn out the way that I thought it would...showing us that even the Amish have moral conundrums. Teenagers will be teens...ruled by their emotions more often than societal mandates...whether they are Englisch or Amish. There are four main characters here, and each shares a responsibility for the way that the ending comes about. While it was a surprising twist, it was not wholly unexpected in the concept of a romance novel, and it brought up some great character questions that will leave you thinking.

A good Amish romance of Salina, a young woman who runs a vegetable stand in the market, and Will, a Mennonite who runs a restaurant. When he decides to buy produce from her, a friendship and sparks begin to fly. Both are in relationships with others, and both have similar feelings of being trapped in a relationship without love. Overall, I enjoyed this one, and highly recommend.