The Preacher’s Daughter by Patricia Johns is book two in her The Infamous Amish series.

Lizzie Yoder has always wanted to be a wife with an upstanding Amish husband and a houseful of children, but Solomon Lantz doesn’t measure up.

Solomon Lantz always had a thing for Lizzie Yoder but knows he won’t meet her high standards.

Fate has brought them together, but can they overcome the obstacles in their lives to make a happy relationship?

The Preacher’s Daughter is a good book with great characters, an interesting plot, and vivid dialogue. I enjoyed it from start to finish, rate it 5 out of 5 stars, and recommend it to anyone who enjoys chaste romance.

My thanks to Kensington Books, Zebra, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.

Very cute Amish love story! It’s not often you read about an Amish man who leaves and goes to prison for a violent crime and then tries to come back to the community. I enjoyed reading about how the community handled his return (not to
Mention the preacher!) and how their reaction influenced his decision about this future.

**ARC received from netgalley **

When I am in need of some comfort, light-hearted, romantic reads, Amish is what I turn to. This book fit the bill!

This is a story of lots of outside factors affecting the lives of Elizabeth and Solomon. Both of them have to face the past before they can have a future together. I loved this book.

The Preacher's Daughter, book two from Patricia Johns The Infamous Amish series, is a good read. I am giving it four stars.

This second book in the series the Infamous Amish. While one could read this as a stand alone, reading of the first book would help with background information. Lizzie Yoder grew up Amish. She enjoyed her community and life until the unthinkable happened. Life in the community changed after her father was convicted of fraud and sent to prison. Lizzie finds herself staying and helping Bridget Lantz, When Bridget's grandson returns from the English world, he finds that the Amish are not quite so forgiving of his brush with the law. Trying to decide if he wants to return to the community or return to the Amish, Solomon can only think of his interest in Lizzie. Will these two be able to overcome their pasts and their lives? Will they find happiness together? I received a copy through Netgalley. A review was not required.

The Preacher's Daughter by Patricia Johns is the second in the Infamous Amish series. It can be read as a stand alone.
This is a well written Amish romance but, it is different than most books. It tackles having a family relative in prison and the repercussions for the family.
It hits all the marks, family, romance, friendship, surprises, and real life.
I enjoyed this book and found myself rooting for Solomon.
I was given an ARC by Kensington via NetGalley for an honest review.

This Amish story seems more modern and mainstream than I’m used to - and I liked the fresh and realistic perspective. I learned that it’s not easy to avoid the collision of English and Amish worlds. The struggle to stay in one or the other was well written and made an impression. Best part is always the happily ever after - three cheers for romance and finding your forever person, as unlikely as they may seem at first.

I struggled a bit with this book. Solomon and Elizabeth both struggled with acceptance within their community and earning back their trust. Most of the story was centered around how the others in the community treated them, and how they could not get back into good standing. From everything that I have learned about the Amish, I have not known them to be this standoffish to those who are innocent (like Elizabeth) or wanting to rebuild and put their mistakes behind them, like Solomon.

This is one of my favorites books. I love anything written in this gonra, so I thought I would like it, but I just fell in love with this story. I will he looking for more by this author in the future.

This is an excellent story with a powerful message. It depicts the Amish people as human rather than a syrupy group of angelic personalities. The Yoder family is suffering from the actions of their father. Isaac has started building a life again but his sister Elizabeth is struggling mightily. Along comes Solomon Lantz who is even a more unworthy former member of the community and "Lizzie" has no choice but to put up with him.
Both of the main characters live with hurt, humiliation and despair in the untrusting community. They are both staying with Bridget, Solomon's grandmother who is another strong character in the book. The story moves smoothly and has a realistic plot. I found it hard to put down as I was anxious to see how everything would work out. The story is told by the characters which is a big plus for me. I recommend this to those who enjoy Amish fiction that has a more realistic bent.
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for my advanced copy. This is my own opinion of the book. I look forward to more in the series. I want to know what happens next.

I have enjoyed this author's books many times and this time was again a pleasure to spend the evening reading!! This is an unusual take on the Amish life, as it is not romanticized as many seem to do, with this community of Bountiful.

Elizabeth Yoder's father is in prison. He hoodwinked his Amish community into investing their money and was found guilty of committing fraud. . Prison was his punishment. What a heavy load to bear for Elizabeth. She is a daughter who is torn....she loves her father, who was a preacher, but she is shamed by his actions. How do you reconcile the two opposing emotions? And she now lives as a caretaker to Bridget Lantz, an elderly Amish woman who has allowed Bridget to try and move beyond her family's past.

Along comes Solomon. Recently released from prison, he comes to stay with his grandmother, Bridget Lantz. Yep, the very same woman that Elizabeth is living with and now life takes a few turns, Solomon is the only person who has any understanding about what Lizzie's father is going through, in prison. In Solomon, Elizabeth find a friend. Something she sorely needs after her family's disgrace.

As the two forge forward, in a friendship, they discover that the other has filled a void that the other needs, but will this work? Will Solomon find peace in the community he left, so many years ago? Will LIzzie realize that the "perfect" may not be so perfect?

This is a wonderful story of faith, love and redemption. Sit back, get a nice cool drink, find a soft blanket and relax between the pages of "The Preacher's Daughter"......enjoy your evening!!

The Preacher’s Daughter by Patricia Johns is the 2nd book in The Infamous Amish series. It can be read on its own if you have not enjoyed The Preacher’s Son (You should read it though or you will be missing out on a special book). I thought The Preacher’s Daughter was well-written with developed, realistic characters. The story is told from Solomon’s and Elizabeth’s point-of-view. I like that we get to see what each of them are thinking and feeling. We get to see that the Amish have flaws. Solomon Lantz has been released early from prison for good behavior and is returning to Bountiful. He left the Amish several years ago and ended up with the wrong crowd. Solomon soon discovers that he will have an uphill battle. The Amish may forgive, may they do not forget easily. Solomon has lost their trust and respect. Elizabeth Yoder is staying with Solomon’s grandmother when he arrives. Elizabeth is the daughter of a preacher who defrauded the community. Her father’s sins have caused problems for her. People wonder if the apple falls far from the tree. Elizabeth is contemplating leaving Bountiful so she can get a fresh start. Solomon must decide where he has the best chance of getting a job and living a productive life. That may not be with the Amish. He is also struggling with life outside of prison. I liked that the author showed us what it was like for Solomon in prison and how hard it was to adapt to being home. There is romance in the story (holding hands, touching, and kissing), but the focus of the tale is about healing. Elizabeth and Solomon need to find a way to heal and move forward with their lives. I loved Solomon’s grandmother. She was such a sweet woman of deep faith. Mammi prayed for her grandson. She knew God would assist Solomon and help him find his path. I liked seeing Solomon grow over the course of the story. I understood why the Amish community did not welcome him with open arms, but I expected someone to give Solomon a chance. There is some violence in the story (just letting you know). The Preacher’s Daughter is a realistic tale that gives a different look at the Amish. I am looking forward to reading Lovina’s story. The Preacher’s Daughter is heartfelt tale with produce stand problems, a grateful grandma, profession privation, a cautious community, nasty nightmares, and a rare romance.

This is an Amish Clean Romance, and this is the second book in the Infamous Amish Book series. I have read and review the first book in this series before reading this book, but I think you would be able to read this book on it's own without missing to much. I have to say I really loved this book. This book shows that the Amish is not perfect, and they are humans as well. In this book we follow an Amish Young Man (Solomon) that left the Amish before he join the Amish church, and he got into some trouble while living in the English world. He just got release for prison at the beginning of this book, and he is going back to the Amish to live with his Grandmother. Also, Lizzie is living with Solomon's Grandmother to help her out with the work on the house while his Mother is visiting his sister. Lizzie was a secondary character in the first book. I have to say you get a different side of Lizzie in this book. I have to say this book series is different then the other Amish books out there, and I am really enjoy them. This book does have a very slow moving romance, but it is mostly about the characters healing and moving on. I love the Storyline and the characters. Solomon grow so much during this book, and I love the character development. I have to add that the cover of this book is so pretty, but the cover says a light Amish book...and it is not a light Amish book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Zebra) or author (Patricia Johns) via NetGalley, so I can give honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

This is the second book in The Infamous Amish and I would highly recommend reading the first book, The Preacher's Son, before beginning this one. While this could be read as a standalone novel, it would be best to understand the backstory of the characters by reading the first novel.

The Preacher's Daughter picks up after a bit of time has passed since Elizabeth's father has gone to prison. They lost the family home and Elizabeth is helping out and living with Bridget for the time being. Elizabeth struggles in the new role that was forced upon her by her father's deception. She struggles with the mistrust and distance that others in the community have given her. Elizabeth is considering leaving her Amish district and starting over in a new district so that she does not have to live in the shadow of her Daet's deceit.

"Prayers are more than enough," Bridget replied. "Prayers are more powerful than any of us imagine. They open up Gott's gates and bring us straight to the presence of the Almighty."

Solomon is fresh from prison and is also struggling with the choices he has made, and the choices he perceives to be in front of him. He comes home to find his Mamm gone helping his sister, his Mammi Bridget is there, and so is Elizabeth, helping out his Mammi while his Mamm is out of town. Solomon does not believe that he will be able to earn back the community's trust now that he is home. Elizabeth and Solomon seem to have this in common and helps them to develop a friendship.

I struggled a bit with this book. Solomon and Elizabeth both struggled with acceptance within their community and earning back their trust. Most of the story was centered around how the others in the community treated them, and how they could not get back into good standing. From everything that I have learned about the Amish, I have not known them to be this standoffish to those who are innocent (like Elizabeth) or wanting to rebuild and put their mistakes behind them, like Solomon.

I am not sure if there will be a third book, if not, a few things are not resolved at the end of the book, which is also hard to swallow.

The Preacher's Daughter does go deeper and cover more issues than a lot of Amish books. Patricia Johns is not afraid to deal with hard topics in a realistic way. Elizabeth and Solomon show a lot of growth throughout the story, there is a strong faith element, pushing the characters more toward a relationship with God than a religion.

There is quite a bit going on in this story. It is interesting, the dialogue engaging, and a quick read. I would recommend it to those who enjoy clean Amish fiction. Those who enjoy Kelly Irvin, Wanda Brunstetter, Amy Clipston, and Leslie Gould will enjoy this one as well.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved this book! This is the second book in the “Infamous Amish” series by Patricia Johns. Once again, Ms. Johns creates characters that are flawed, yet totally lovable. Solomon was born Amish, but left to live in the English world. Lizzie lives in shame because her father stole thousands of dollars from their community. We first learn about him in the first book.
Solomon wants to go back to the English world after visiting his grandmother. Lizzie also wants to escape her current situation. I was rooting for Soloman and Lizzie the entire time.
This is a great, clean book! I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher, Zebra via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

This is the second book in the Infamous Amish series. I don't think it is necessary to read the first book to understand this one although it also is a book well worth reading. The main character in the first book was John Yoder, while his sister Elizabeth is one of the main characters in this book.

Their father was an Amish preacher who went to prison for fraud and his disgrace was shared by his family. His actions cost them not only their home and the farm which was their livelihood, but also their good name and reputation and the trust of the community.

Solomon Lantz left home as a teenager and was with his English friends when they committed a robbery. Solomon didn't know what they were about but he also went to jail for it. He was released early and went home to visit his mother and grandmother. There he meets Elizabeth Yoder, who is staying with his grandmother to help her out while her daughter (Solomon's mother) is away.

Solomon doesn't think the Old Order Amish way is for him anymore, and Elizabeth can't imagine any other way to live, yet they are attracted to each other. There were times I was holding my breath over their decisions. One thing I really like about this series is that it does not romanticize the Amish way of life. The books show how precarious security can be for the Amish when their safety net is their community and family.

I recommend this book and the series. My thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for the advance reader copy. These are my own opinions of the book.

In "The Preacher's Daughter," Patricia Johns has written a story of hard-won forgiveness and redemption.

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Yoder grew up believing she could have her pick when it came time for her to choose a husband. She turned down many beaus because they didn't quite meet her standards but then, her preacher father was arrested and imprisoned for defrauding their Amish community. Suddenly, her options dried up completely, as no one wanted to associate with the family of a man who was in prison. When Bridget Lantz invites her to live with her while her daughter is away helping her own daughter with newborn triplets, Lizzie jumps at the chance. She's tired of being a burden to her family, and this is a chance to help someone else and redeem her reputation at the same time.

Bridget's grandson, Solomon Lantz, arrives on their doorstep fresh from his own imprisonment. Sol went "English" during his rumspringa, and got caught up with a bad crowd. When he was asked to help a friend, he had no idea that he was actually driving their get-away car following a robbery until they were stopped by the police. Arrested and imprisoned, Sol's grief overwhelms him when his mother turns her back on him. Let out early for good behavior, he returns home to try and mend the hurt he caused, and meets Lizzie, a girl he knew in his past. Could she ever see past his prisoner past to the man he hopes to become, and will the community ever trust him enough to let him work among them?

This story was hard to read in some places, because no matter what Sol did, the Amish community shut him out. I had always read that forgiveness is a hallmark for the Amish faith, but these people were about as unforgiving as any I've seen. And, after they spent his entire return shutting him out, they still condemned him for considering going back into the English world because at least there, they were willing to offer him help and a job. Lizzie had many of the same problems at first, but maybe because her father was also in prison, she was at least able to offer friendship.

Readers of Amish romance will enjoy The Preacher's Daughter. I know I did!

"The Preacher's Daughter" by Patricia Johns
Released Date: 5.25.2021

"The Preacher's Daughter" brings us back to the Pennsylvania Amish community, focusing on the Yoder family. Their preacher father is in prison, and daughter Elizabeth is excited to stay with Bridget Lantz while her daughter is away. Elizabeth is actually planning to move to another Amish community. Of course, plans change, especially when Bridget's son, Solomon, returns from the English world. Both feel an instant attraction, despite the reputations both of them carry.

Patricia Johns has become one of my favorite Amish authors! Definitely a cute story.

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The Preacher's Daughter by Patricia Johns
4 stars
The final book in this series which are able to easily be read as stand-alone books. This is a very different type of Amish book than typically written. It revolves around Solomon who left the Amish life and ended up in prison; and Elizabeth who is having a hard time dealing with her father's prison time for defrauding their community.
I loved the true emotion and problems being dealt with by Solomon and Elizabeth. I appreciate that it wasn't a pat easy answer in the book but grappled with real problems in a real way.
I love this author and her books!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley.