Member Review

The Love of a Good Amish Woman by Rosalind Lauer is the third book in the Joyful River series. Miriam may be busy with family and the never-ending chores, but she makes time for a little matchmaking. Grace came to live with Miriam along with her two sisters after the death of her mother. Grace is enjoying the simpler life. Grace needs to figure out what she wants to do when she finishes high school. Collette and her children have been living in Miriam’s Dawdi Haus since the death of her husband. Collette’s husband abandoned her which has left Collette feeling insecure. Miriam has noticed the way Collette looks at Bishop Aaron Troyer. It has not gone unnoticed by Miriam that their kindly bishop has feeling for Collette. It just so happens that the bishop could use a housekeeper while his mother undergoes hip replacement surgery. While Collette is working at the Troyer home, it will give her a chance to spend more time with Aaron. Of course, the road to true love is not smooth. There are potholes and roadblocks along the way. The Love of a Good Amish Woman is well-written with steady pacing. There are great characters in this story. I enjoyed getting to know them. There are a couple of storylines which I liked. It kept things interesting. I like how the relationship between Aaron and Collette progressed. They got to know each other while Collette was in rehab. The pair become friends before romance blossoms between them. There are good life lessons and faith messages in the story. I especially liked Suzi’s story. I was happy to return to Joyful River, Pennsylvania. I like that the author shows real life struggles and tragedies. We get to the characters work to overcome adversity. It is wonderful how the members of the Amish community are there for each other when tragedy strikes. I have enjoyed each book in the Joyful River series. The Love of a Good Amish Woman can be read as a standalone, but you will be missing out. The Love of a Good Amish Woman is a heartwarming tale with a busy bishop, a matchmaking Miriam, a standout scar, yucky yumasetti casserole, a wonderful wedding, life lessons, and a caring community.