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The Amish Baby Finds a Home

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Loved this book. A very sweet Amish love story with a few complications. I couldn’t put it down. I am looking forward to more books in the series.

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What a sweet Amish romance. The book is very well written. I enjoyed the plot and character dynamics. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.

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The Amish Baby Finds a Home by Barbara Cameron is a cute Amish tale. Twins Gideon and Eli Troyer are complete opposites. Gideon is a toy maker who is thoughtful, patient, and thinks things through. Eli is the more spirited twin. He is reckless, a farmer, a charmer, and likes to have fun. Gideon has been courting Hannah Stoltzfus and is ready to pop the question. The sudden appearance of a baby who resembles the Troyer twins’ changes Gideon’s plans. I enjoyed this sweet story. I thought The Amish Baby Finds a Home was well written with developed, realistic characters and situations. My favorite character was John, the charming baby found in the toy shop. He is such a sweetie and a charmer. I appreciated the epilogue that nicely wrapped up the book. I was drawn into this moving story, and it held my attention to the end. While The Amish Baby Finds a Home is the second A Hearts of Lancaster County Novel, it can be read as a standalone. The Amish Baby Finds a Home is a story that will tug at your heartstrings. The Amish Baby Finds a Home is a heartwarming Amish tale with a charming farmer, a thoughtful toy maker, a generous quilt maker, a muddled mother, and blissful baby boy.

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This is a Cute Sweet Amish Romance, and this is the second book in the Hearts of Lancaster County series. This book follows twin boys well men find love. The twin boys are very different, and one of them made a big mistake. I love following all the characters in this book, and I really loved the storyline in this book. I feel that this book keeps you wanting to keep reading with the little drama that pop up. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Forever) or author (Barbara Cameron) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

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Gideon Troyer and his twin brother own a farm together but Gideon has a toy shop in town and his twin is in charge of the farm. Gideon's girlfriend, Hannah Stoltzfus, owns a quilt shop down the street from Gideon's. She is eating lunch with him at his shop when she discovers an abandoned infant in his shop. There is a note telling Gideon that it is his turn to take care of the baby for a while. Gideon's twin brother is the father and Gideon is anxious for him to step up and take the responsiblity. This is an interesting story and all of the characters are people you wouldn't mind having for a friend. Anyone who loves this genre will enjoy this story very much.



I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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While this is the second book in the Hearts of Lancaster County series, it can be read as a stand-alone novel. I would recommend going back and reading the first book, The Amish Midwife's Hope, before beginning this one. I did not read the first book and feel that I would have enjoyed this story, even more, had I read it first.

I love reading Amish fiction, especially those with a different storyline, and this one definitely checked that box! I loved that Gideon is a toymaker, despite the fact it is not a "typical" Amish job, nor do Amish children have fancy toys. His relationship with Hannah is authentic and real and even when there are disagreements, they manage to work them out in healthy ways.

While the baby is left in Gideon's shop is an original idea, it also stirred things up and kept the story going. This was a very quick read and one I did not want to put down. It's a story of loss, redemption, hope, and happy endings. I was drawn to this story by the lovely cover and I have a special place for stories that involve babies :) The title eventually makes sense, but it was not how I thought the story would go. Kudos to the author for a well-developed, great story!

It had been a while since I had read anything by Barbara Cameron, but this book reminded me why I do read her books! She is a solid writer and one that I need to make more time to catch up on the books that I have not read, including the first in this series. Fans of Amish fiction will enjoy this story. Fans of Shelley Shephard Gray, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, and Patricia Johns would also enjoy this book.

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

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This is a beautiful, heartwarming, sweet story that bring insight to love in the Amish community. It is a story with great characters, a beautiful storyline and is well written. There are also a number of Amish words used throughout (the translations are at the back) which gives it a very authentic feel and brings you into the story.

Gideon is an Amish toy store owner and co-owner of his families farm (with his twin brother). He is a sweet, soft spoken, kind man who spends his mornings having coffee with a neighboring business owner, Hannah. They also enjoy lunch together occasionally.

Hannah is an Amish quilt store owner and a friend of Gideons. She secretly loves their breakfast and lunch dates. She also hopes that Gideon plans to propose this year so that they can marry.

But before they can focus on their budding relationship a boppli or baby shows up in Gideons store. And the mom doesn't return for the baby that same day. Hannah ends up taking the baby home to care for it for a few nights as Gideon has never cared for a baby on his own. Eventually the babies mom shows up and the story of why changes everything. Can Gideon propose to Hannah if there is a baby in the picture? Is there room for her in is life now? What happens to the baby? Will his father step up and do the right thing?

Read this beautiful novel to find out. . .

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This is a sweet Amish romance that has just the right amount of drama to keep you turning the pages. It's full of emotions and hope, and once you start reading it you can't put it down. If you are a fan of Amish fiction you don't want to miss this book. I received a complimentary copy from Forever (Grand Central Publishing) via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Without any spoilers, Ms. Cameron provides a lovely view into the everyday Amish life, with a slight twist, of course. As an English, there is very little that I know of in regard to the Amish and their beliefs. This book helped me understand the values and goals of the Amish and I can't wait to read more of her works.

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Life is never simple even for the Amish. When Hannah Stoltzfus discovers an abandoned baby at her boyfriends toy shop, life becomes a little complex. Hannah and Gideon Troyer have been dating for awhile. He encouraged her to start her own quilt shop two doors down from his own shop. They have enjoyed getting to know each more and with the baby suddenly in their lives and the circumstances surrounding the baby, Gideon puts off purposing to Hannah. The baby changes every thing.

Without giving to much away with the circumstances of this baby, their story pulled me in. The baby offered hope and redemption. Gideon and Hannah learned thru this baby the need that things are never what they seem and the good others is often times your good as well. It takes faith to live up to your responsibility and love to sacrifice for the good of the others. The baby's parents were blessed by Gideon and Hannah and discovered what mattered most.

A special thank you to Grand Central Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

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Thank you Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for allowing me to read an ARC of Barbara Cameron’s upcoming new book, THE AMISH BABY FINDS A HOME, publication date, August 24, 2021.

Gideon Troyer is a toymaker and farm owner with his twin brother, Eli. Gideon finally decides it is time to ask Hannah Stoltzfus, the quilt shop owner and longtime friend to be be his wife when to his surprise a baby is left in his shop. This little one has a strong Troyer resemblance.

Will this baby change Gideon’s plans for he and Hannah?

Again, Barbara has given us a “can’t put it down” book. 5-stars all the way.

Pre-order your copy today.

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Eli and Gideon are twin brothers who decided when their father died, they would co-own the farm and whichever one of them got married first, that couple would live on the farm. Both of the brothers are complete opposites. Eli flies by the seat of his pants with spur of the moment decisions. Gideon is more thoughtful and plans things out. Gideon is on the verge of asking his girlfriend Hannah to marry him when a baby is left at Gideon’s toy store. It bears a strong resemblance to one of the twins.

How will the baby affect Gideon’s proposal to Hannah and if she chooses to marry him, will she live on the farm with him?

This book had an easy to follow storyline and tugged at my heart strings anytime John the was mentioned. I read it from beginning to end without putting it down.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest opinion and review.

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We meet Gideon and Eli Troyer, twins who are very different, and together, own the family farm. Gideon also is a toymaker with his own shop and is the very responsible brother, while Eli is somewhat wild. Gideon’s special friend, Hannah Stoltzfus, owns a quilt shop a few doors down from Gideon’s shop. Gideon is very close to proposing marriage to Hannah when a very unexpected event occurs in the way of an abandoned baby left on the doorstep who bears a striking resemblance to the Troyer men.

As Gideon and Hannah strive to find out who the baby belongs to, they experience many emotions concerning their relationship. This is a very sweet Amish romance that you do not want to put down until you have read the entire book. I highly recommend it to those who enjoy Amish romances.

I received a copy of this book from Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.

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