An Amish widow denies herself a happy life when she marries one brother while denying her true feelings for his younger brother. Rosmanda has learned the hard way that in an Amish community everything you do will be scrutinized and trying to leave her mistakes behind proves foolhardy. This dramatic story ponders public scrutiny from all angles as Rosmanda and Levi must come to terms with the people they are now and their desire for each other. A well written story and a hard won happily ever after. I read an early copy of this book through NetGalley and all opinions expressed in my voluntary review are completely my own.

I loved this book, it really was a book to get lost in, and I did.
We all get lost in our heads and over think things, and we all make mistakes, yes, there is not one who doesn't.
If I walk in Rosie's shoes, I don't think I would make it very far, a young mother widow with infant twin daughters. Then we are given a young man who has been a disappointment to his family and community, and most of all to Rosie.
There is a side story here, and you want to shake all of these characters, they are being offered a gift, and no the grass isn't greener on the other side of the fence!
The author also shows us a selfish man, he seems like he never grew up, and we hope he comes to his senses and goes home to his wife and family. We also hope that the other characters will find the love they so desperately want, and hold their heads high in their Amish community!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kensington, and was not required to give a positive review.

A nice light Amish book.
Actually seems to be a longer story than I've read in the past.
Rosmanda is a young widow with twin daughters, who lives with her inlaws and is trying to help them and also move on.
She struggles with forgiveness towards her brother in law, who was with her husband and his brother when he died, as he went out to help his brother, and died as result.
Deep down she still loves Levi, but her past and her heart try and tear her in another direction.

Of course love rules, and past secrets come out, but in true Amish fashion, things are solved in a peaceful way.

Rosmanda was living with her mother and father-in-law after her husband was killed in an accident going to bring his brother home from a drunken binge. She did everything she possibly could to help out on the farm, but her efforts weren't quite enough. And that's when her in-law's other son shows up. It was because she'd had history with Levi that she resented his presence. It took a while for the two of them to come to a rather tense but peaceful truce.

Rosmanda came to Pennsylvania to escape a past indiscretion from her teens. When her past shows up in Indiana, she has to tell what happened with the situation, and face the judgment of a whole new community. It becomes apparent that she needs to move back to Pennsylvania to her parents' home.

Patricia Johns knows much about the Amish lifestyle as well as how to use the knowledge to put together a readable novel with compelling plots and likable characters. This is a book worth four strong stars.

Kensington Books and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

4.5 Stars

Thursday's Bride by Patricia Johns is a sweet and touching Amish romance. It follows the love story of Rosmanda and Levi. Rosmanda moved to Abundance, Pennsylvania to live with her aunt after a scandal in her community ruined her chances of finding a husband. When she met Levi Lapp, there was an immediate connection between them and it didn't take long for them to fall in love with each other. But the rebellious Levi was far from the proper Amish husband that Rosmanda needed to repair her reputation. So when Levi's far more suitable older brother, Wayne, asked her to marry him instead, she accepted his proposal and has never looked back.
Rosmanda, now a mother of twin baby girls and widowed, blames Levi for her husband's tragic death. When he moves back home to help her aging in-laws, will they confront the past? And can they have a future together?
The author's writing style pulled me in right from the start and kept me engaged until the end. I enjoyed reading about Amish daily life and the characters were well-written.
Forgiveness and second chances are the main themes in this heartwarming story. Readers will fall in love with the characters of Rosmanda and Levi and cheer them on as they overcome their problems and struggles and learn to forgive themselves and each other. I loved their interactions and their journey to a happy ending really touched my heart. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

I received an ARC from Kensington Books through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I received this copy from netgalley.
I really love this book and the character's.
this was my frist book by this author I hope she writes more.

Thursday's Bride by Patricia Johns gives us the story of forgiveness and love and being able to move forward. I love how this story brings us not only forgiveness for each of the characters but forgiveness for themselves. Patricia Johns books show an author who enjoys her stories. She does research and understands.

Rosmanda runs from trouble. Reinventing herself she changes her ways and marries a serious but great man. However, she still pines for his brother, Levi.. After a tragic accident, Rosmanda is left to care for her twin daughters, meanwhile, Levi returns to help his parents. Will they be able to live under the same roof? Will they forgive themselves for what their reckless behaviors? Can they have a future together?
I really enjoyed this story. I cannot wait for the next.

Such a compelling story :)
I loved the themes of forgiveness and second chances throughout this story. I thought that Patricia Johns did a good job describing her characters, from their reactions to grief, finding happiness and finding their purpose in life. It was an engaging read that had a good storyline. I thought that the characters reacted well to the situations they were put in and some of those situations were quite awkward (I mean imagine having to interact with a former beau!).
I give this book 4 stars for the creative characters, second chances, and overall story development that kept me engaged throughout the book.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.

I really enjoyed Patricia John's work and her style of writing is pretty far out!
She is totally in her element when writing sweet stories like this.
I was swept into this story immediately. It is a page turner that will delight readers everywhere!
Grief has no time limit. Only God and family can comfort you.
In my opinion I thought Rosemanda handled herself very well and I loved her sweet spirit. We all make mistakes and have misunderstandings. It's a part of life.
I love how Gott is at work here and the author does a great job with the themes of heartache, forgiveness, love.
I've always said that forgiveness isn't easy but it is required of us if we want to be like Christ. Believe me, I'm talking from experience.
People can change. They want to have to though. I'm sure it isn't easy.
I love this saying that I can do all things through Christ? It's so true! But a lot of hard work too.
I love the title of this book. It was what made me want to read it and I also Amish stories to begin with so I was very excited to see this book.
I'm sure Amish fiction lovers will agree with me.
Thank you Netgalley and Kensington for a complimentary copy of this book.
I was NOT required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own.

Thursday's Bride is the perfect Sunday afternoon read. The faith was strong and the love was even stronger!

This is a captivating book by author Patricia Johns. I was immediately invested in the characters’ lives. The author has a wonderful style of writing. Her words took me to Amish Country and I experienced it through the book. The characters were relatable and well rounded, even with flaws.

There are subplots that make this a page turner. I found many twists and turns throughout so I did not want to stop reading Rosmanda’s story. The life lessons included are timeless and relevant to anyone. I loved that faith and inspiration was upfront and not hidden.

I highly recommend this lovely Amish tale. A copy was provided by NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

A story of grief, mistakes and misunderstandings. Rosmanda, having lost her husband in a buggy accident is barely dealing with her grief when her brother-in-law comes back to help out at the farm. Levi is struggling with the lost of his brother and having to return to his parent's farm. Behind the grief, both have other issues that come to light. This is a heavy story that tends to be a little drawn out. I expected more forgiveness and understanding from Rosmanda's home church family. This story will give readers the inside view of Amish communities with not so perfect characters.

A well written romance. I enjoyed the plot and the characters. I received an arc from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

Rosmanda is a young widow, when her brother-in-law Levi returns to help out on the farm. Feelings from the past are still there and make it hard. When someone from her past comes it causes more issues. Overall I enjoyed this book, and do recommend it, but dragged a bit in places.

Enjoyed this Amish book. The story is about Rosmanda Lapp who had a reckless first love which caused a lot of talk. She leaves her home to love with her Aunt in another town. She meets Levi who her Aunt warns her about. She marries his brother Wayne. After a accident Rosmanda blames Levi for the death of her husband. She is struggling living with her in- laws and her twins. Levi moves back to the farm to help his aging father and feelings start to arouse. It is a story of soul searching and forgiveness. Trying to make proper choices and going on in life. Nice story and good characters.

This is a well written book that holds your attention. It's a wonderful story about forgiveness and second chances. This book was a wonderful read that will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. Thank you Kensington Books/Zebra via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Thursday's Bride is a well written story that kept me wondering until the end! Rosemanda married Wayne, but she was in love with his brother, Levi. Wayne died, and now she isn't sure how to deal with Levi being so near. It's a great story with a happy ending, dealing with forgiveness. I enjoyed it very much!

Age gap romance. second chance romance. a. past that can ruin her. wrong choice. The lost son coming back. This book has all The tropes I love. But did I love this book.? It was Just an ok but for me I am Sad. to say. why? It was too. similar to all The other amish books I. have Read (56 I counted). so a 3.5 star. But thanks. to.netgalley and the. Publisher for. letting me Read. this book