Patricia Davids writes much like a painter paints strokes that form a picture, each word comes together to form a beautiful story. I love this book, it is a part if a series, but if you are new to this author, don't be afraid to give this book a try. I love the way the author draws us into the lifestyle of the Amish. Her descriptive phrases ideas us in as though we are part of the story. I won't give away the plot but you should grab this book and give it a try.

Levi Rabor has a plan. He knows Sarah Yoder likes his brother Isaac. He remembered when they were teens that that had briefly dated. Levi agrees with Sarah to pretend they are courting to make his brother jealous. Since Levi is planning on leaving town once Isaac is married and settled, things couldn't happen fast enough. Surprisingly, Levi finds that this plan just might not be a good idea. He begins to see Sarah in a new light. How this will affect his future plans only time will tell.

Besides growing feelings between Sarah and Levi, there is the feeling of discontent that Isaac faces. However, the brothers are dedicated to their mother, who is dealing with ill health, and they try and focus their attention on her needs. For them to pay attention to what might make their hearts sing is just not on the agenda.

I loved this story. For one thing, it was sort of one of second chances, at least when Sarah was pursuing Isaac. But watching this story go beyond a relationship that just not be destined, Sarah falling for Levi was done quite well. This story also shows the strong family bonds that exist in the Rabor family. And most importantly, faith is a huge factor when it comes to choices and the future.

This is another remarkable story by Patricia Davids. The characters are lovely, and this is a very touching story of love being found unexpectedly. I am not sure if this is a trilogy or if there will be more in this series, but whatever the case, I most certainly will be reading the next book that Ms. Davids writes.

Many thanks to HQN Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

I loved this book!! Great story!! Can't wait for the next book in the series to release!! Read a few books by this author!!

I really don't know why but I love this genre so much!
I enjoyed this book a lot! Davids is an awesome storyteller. She paints a beautiful picture of Amish life. They way they live, work, and worship that I felt like I was in the story with Levi and his family.
I like her stories because they offer so many things including forgiveness and love among many other things.
I did have to snicker in some places of this book because of the way the author has written a certain line or paragraph that I thought was cute. I will tell you though these characters will steal your heart in a flash!
What I most liked about the story was the horses. I'm a horse lover and to be honest I think that's what really got me started in liking the Amish so well. I've been a horse lover ever since I was a girl and still am. I will ride one any chance I get. They might be dangerous but yet at the same time they're beautiful! Even in motion.
The beginning of this story upset me a little bit but yet I thought was funny because of the way their mother did the grown men and I could see her point. I really could. I got great delight in that one.
Sometimes ( and I'm guilty of this myself) when God finally gives us what we want or need we're not satisfied at all! When I do this then I feel bad because it was what I had asked for. God really is good is He not? I think that sometimes we fail to see that and then get mad at HIm when he doesn't respond right away. Then we get mad at Him. Not his fault things don't work out the way they're supposed to or the way we think they should. I needed this reminder that He will do things in His own time and how He sees fit.
I loved this gentle story about the Amish. It really was very good and as usual I didn't want to say goodbye.
I highly recommend this book.
My thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin for a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own and I was NOT required to write a positive review

The Promise by Patricia Davids is the 3rd novel in The Amish of Cedar Grove series. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series. I thought The Promise was well-written with solid characters and a lovely setting. There is humor scattered throughout the book that I enjoyed. Things never go as we plan them which leads to amusing situations. Sarah’s greatest desire is to marry a man, settle down near where she grew up, and have a family. She has no desire to move anywhere else. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of single men in her district. When Isaac Raber returns to town, it seems that God has answered her prayers. Isaac did propose to Sarah before he returned to Pennsylvania the summer he visited. Levi Raver loves his work of raising and training horses for racing. He has A Wing and a Prayer who is a promising filly. He needs to return to Pennsylvania, though, if he is train and race her. It was interesting to learn that Amish could raise, train, and own racehorses. They cannot ride the horses nor bet on the races. I liked that the characters from The Wish and The Hope appeared in the story. We get a chance to catch up with them. There are two side stories in The Promise. Henrietta Raber has returned to her hometown for a reason as her children soon learn. It will take some time to get the full story from her. Isaac keeps his phone close at hand and seems to text someone frequently. The Promise is a sweet, heartwarming story with festive fishing jaunts, a canoe crisis, one fine filly, a risky race, traveling by tractor, and quixotic quandaries.

Can what you have been dreaming about and wishing for since you were 16 really be your hearts desire, or when it becomes reality, maybe it isn't what you really want? The author has given us this premise with Sarah Yoder, a young Amish woman who suddenly is granted her wish, but now sees something she likes better, a brother of the man she thought was her answer or maybe he is?
We get to walk with these people as they go about their everyday lives, whether they are canning beans, training horses, or fishing, we are there. There is also romance in the air, and surprises are also here and your are going to be page turning to find them.
We are also reunited with characters from past reads, but you will not be lost, this can be read alone, but you will want to pick up the past two books!
This read will warm your heart, there is a lot of caring and compassion here, and the love of God!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.