When I received the ARC copy through Netgalley, I did not realize it was book 3 in a series. I wish I had read the other 2 books first. This is because I enjoyed the book but also because it would make the story more precise with the missing background. With that being said, I did enjoy the book.
The story flowed quite well. The characters, at least the primary 2, were quite well-developed. The editing was also very well done though not perfect. The imperfections did not really affect the story.
This is a Christian book though it is not a preachy story. It shows how the main characters rely on God in difficult situations. It also shows how you need to rely on God and not your own thoughts, especially when making life-altering decisions.
If you like stories set in pioneer times that are clean, Christian, and overall a good, captivating story, you will enjoy this book. I give it a 4 out of 5-star rating.

Lilac Nielsen, the youngest of the four Nielsen sisters in the Nebraska farming town of Salton, feels like her dreams are finally coming true. Handsome Pastor Ethan Pritchard has asked to court her, and she is overjoyed. Will her secret career as a newspaper sketch artist get in the way of her future as a minister’s wife? Join the Nielsen family as they navigate life’s ups and downs in post-Civil-War small town America, the latest by prolific historical fiction author Lauraine Snelling.

FIELDS OF BOUNTY by LAURAINE SNELLING with KIERSTI GIRON is the third novel in the Leah’s Garden series, but it can easiy stand alone.
This is Lilac Nielsen, the youngest of the four Nielsen sisters’, story. Once again we see the bond between the sisters and their strong work ethic.
Lilac has had a crush on Rev Ethan Pritchard for a long time, and when he starts taking notice of her she is happy - or is she really?…..
I like the Christian message of following God’s plans for one’s life that runs through the book.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany Huuse Publishers. The opinions in this review are compleely my own.

In Fields of Bounty, Lauraine Snelling and Kiersti Giron wrap up the Leah's Garden series, although there are a couple of loose ends that could be tied up in another book in the series. This novel focuses on Lilac and her infatuation for Ethan Pritchard, but the main focus, I believe, is listening to God, seeing God's protection over us, around us,

Lilac does a lot of growing in this book, and she learns a lot about herself, and in learning who she really is, she also learns the purpose God laid out for her life. She learns that running ahead of God brings pain, that what seems good may not be best.

I found many biblical principles at play in this book that made me do some deeper reflection, although that may not have been the primary anchor for the book.

The characters have continued developing throughout the series. They struggle, they grow, and they mature. It's the kind of thing that readers want to see, even though this is a "feel-good" type book. I love the way the book ended with Lilac being content with her situation and the love of the sisters being so full and wholesome. The way they cooperatively work together is an example many of us should follow.

There are a couple of loose ends that could be tied up in another novel in the series, but it won't keep me up at night if there is not another installment.

This is a five star book, with two thumbs up, and a packet of seeds for your flower garden.

Bethany House provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

I am read this book for NetGalley. The 3rd installment brings us to Lilac. She is finally being courted by Reverend Ethan Pritchard. Through a series of unfortunate circumstances both of their faiths will be tested in unimaginable ways. The book also catches up on other characters from the first two books. I absolutely love this series!! I cannot wait for the next book.