I'm always happy to find a new author with a different twist in Amish fiction. Three English nieces dropped off at their Amish aunt and uncle's seems a little unlikely but works in this heartfelt story. This is the first in a series so I'm anxious to see how all the cousins work through their problems. There are several different snippets of characters' lives throughout this book to ensure readers will want read. Recommended!

Interesting story, not entirely believable and with some underdeveloped parts (the resolution to all the conflicts was a little too easy).
It was interesting to see the relationship between the Amish and their English cousins. Although I’m not sure it could happen as it did in real life.
It’s also sad that only one of the cousins got her own story. Maybe that will be for later books? I’d read them.

Thank you to Kensington Books for allowing me to read an ARC of Rosalind Lauer's new book An Amish Homecoming, through Net Galley, which will be published February 23, 2021,

Rosalind has written her first of a new series that takes place in joyful River Pennsylvania, several hours from Lancaster. An Amish Homecoming is about an Amish family that welcomes English cousins to their home in order for them to get a fresh start after having to cope with their mother's death.

This begins as Esie and Haelan's love store, but this book offers so much more. Can this joint effort bring unity to each family group?

I give this book a 5-star endorsement and encourage you to order yours today.

Opinions are mine and I was not required to give a positive review.

This book made me feel so calm and warm inside. I Just love that we can follow the Main characters daily life. And follow them through high and lows. The family dynamic is so strong and loving. A recommendbook. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

I enjoyed this book. I am glad it’s going to be a series. There were other characters that I want to know what else happens in Joyful. Essie has been dating Harlan for awhile and are saving money to buy a house and get married. Unfortunately there are obstacles. In the meantime their three English cousins arrive from Philadelphia. There father Sully is a cop, who was married to Essie’s moms sister. Sully is worried about her daughters, while he works the night shift. There mom had passed away. I loved getting to know the family and how they look out for each other and their community. In this book there are few storylines but are all intertwined. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington books for the E-ARC. This is my own opinion.

This is the first book of a new series by the author centered around the Pennsylvania Amish community of Joyful River.

Essie Lapp’s family sees a change in their family dynamics when a widowed English uncle brings his three daughters to live with Essie’s Amish family. The girls find the Amish culture to be very different than they are used to and life changes dramatically for them.

This is an interesting book seeing how the English and Amish cultures differ yet can come together, how love of family an bring changes, and how Essie and her boyfriend, Harlan overcome many obstacles in their relationship.

I recommend this book and look forward to reading future books in this series.

I received a copy of this book from Kensington Publishers and NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.

This author is new to me but I look forward to reading more books by her. This was a heartwarming story with lots going on but it help my interest and I didn't want to put it down once I got into the story.

Essie and Harlan have been courting for a couple of years but Harlan wants to make sure he has enough money saved up before he asks Essie to marry him. His dad had abandoned the family several years ago so he is basically living under that shadow.

At the same time, Essie's English cousins come to live with her family. Their mom had passed away earlier and their dad is a policeman who works nights so he worries about the three girls and some of the habits they are picking up as a result of him being gone so much. So he brings the girls to live with their Amish family in hopes of giving them a fresh start and having a loving family to surround them.

Thank you to the publisher, Zebra Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest and unbiased opinion. I can't wait to read more in this series and more books by this author!

First time in a long time that I've read a book from this author so I was very glad to get this ARC.
I love Amish fiction for the simplicity of their lifestyle and the inspirational messages the author leaves within.
Each of the characters became very special to me.
Patience was the key word here.
I really admired Essie for that. ( I don't have the patience of job so to speak).
I didn't like Serena at first but by and by I really ended up loving her.
I thought this book was a wonderful and refreshing read after reading some hard core historical fiction.
I loved Essie's whole family and I was reluctant to let them go when the book ended.
Characters like these makes I me think about them long after the book is finished.
I think the person I loved most was Harlan. He's everything in a man that I admired very much.
Kind, loving, caring and patient.
I highly recommend this sweet novel. It has everything to make an excellent read.
My thanks to Netgalley. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.