In this latest installment in the Amish Legacy series, a young couple struggles to overcome fears and misunderstandings to forge a loving and solid relationship. Kira is visiting Pennsylvania from her Indiana home in order to help her Aunt Ellen take care of her children and her newborn baby. However, Kira is also trying to recover from her broken engagement, so she is understandably uncertain when she meets Jayden, with whom she feels an instant connection. This sweet and clean Christian novel tells the story of these two sweethearts and how they overcome their fears about a new relationship. Along the way, Kira and her new friends play matchmaker to an older couple.

Readers familiar with the other novels in this series will encounter old friends as well as a new part of the continuing storyline. However, this novel can also be read as a standalone novel. The Christian message is overt, and the story contains no descriptive violence, steamy scenes, or strong language.

I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

A very beautiful romance. Love, forgiveness, prayer, babies, family, injury, emergency, and so much more. A delightful read!

I was so excited to get to read Jayden’s story! Jayden has always been the glue in his family. The calming voice that everyone needs to hear, and the mediator between his brothers. If anyone deserves a good love story it’s Jayden. His life hasn’t always been an easy one, losing his mom at a young age hurt his family deeply. But when his father finds love again, Jayden was the first to want to see his father happy, even if that meant seeing him with someone new.

Jayden’s family owns a roofing business, and while it isn’t his passion, he’s good at what he does. Unlike his brothers, he doesn’t mind working on the crew instead of running it. When Jayden meets Kira, he charms her right away. Not knowing if they will see each other again, they are both delighted when they get a chance to get to know each other more. Kira has had her heart broken before, and Jayden isn’t in a hurry to get married. Can they overcome the obstacles that seem to want to stop them from finding their true happiness? I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Amish Fiction. I enjoyed watching Jayden and Kira get to know each other and the different dynamics with their families. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan Fiction and was in no way forced to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The Heart's Shelter is Amy Clipston's latest installment in her Amish Legacy series. It follows all the Bontrager men starting with dad Duane, then brothers Korey, Tyler and Jayden. I've really enjoyed each book and then seeing the characters in each following story-line. Here we have the youngest brother Jayden who meets Kira who is 2 years older than him and just out of a break-up. Their romance was very sweet and delightful to watch as it unfolds. I loved the little match-matching they did between an older couple too. This is a fun and entertaining read and if you like Amish romance, you will definitely welcome an afternoon with any of Amy's books!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 6 February 2024

The Amish Legacy series has been one that I have really enjoyed. The Heart’s Shelter was a very nice wrap up to the series, with Jayden Bontrager finally getting his happily ever after.

Jayden and Kira were quite the match up! They were both very unsure of themselves for a good portion of the story. Jayden had quite a few reasons, including the knowledge that Kira was just in their community temporarily, that had him hesitant to explore a relationship with her. Kira was getting over a broken heart and did not think there was any reason to allow herself to possibly have her heart broken again by jumping into a relationship with a new man, especially when she was so homesick for her family. However, these two were continually drawn to each other and had a rapport that they did not experience with anyone else.

I loved getting to see what was going on in the Bontrager family, with all of the previous couples from the first three books. That has been something very enjoyable throughout this entire series. Of course, you could jump in and only read this novel and probably still enjoy it a lot. However, this series has been one of my favorites and I definitely recommend all of the books. The family went through some rough times as Jayden’s older two brothers struggled with the family dynamics in earlier novels.

I really enjoyed listening to the audio book. The narrator did a good job and kept me actively listening from the start to the finish.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

It turned out that this book was the last in a series. Although I did not get the opportunity to read the previous books, this one did do well as a stand alone book. I did not feel lost as I read and enjoyed it.

Kira just went through a tough breakup in her Amish community with a long time boyfriend. So, she decides to go and help her aunt with a newborn and her other two young daughters. She meets a roofer who works with his brother in a grocery store, and there is an instant connection (thanks to one of her nieces who takes a real liking to him (Jayden). This proves to be a very nice, clean book that I really enjoyed. I have never been disappointed with any of Ms. Clipston's work, and this one was one more in a collection of many that I have enjoyed. I will continue to enjoy books by her.


Thank you, NetGalley and Zondervan Fiction, for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review. I greatly value this opportunity!

Good book! Nice ending to the series. Kira did seem to be a little worried about moving but it worked out in the end. Really enjoyed the relationship between Jayden and the children.
I did struggle with the Amish words and I know I could have looked them up at the beginning, but I got the gist of the meanings.
Thank you to NetGalley for the arc of this book.

“The Heart’s Shelter” by Amy Clipston is a good ending to this series. Kira went to help her aunt and young children after her boyfriend broke off their engagement. She becomes friends with Jayden, the youngest brother in the Bontranger family. I like how the other characters were also featured in this story.
Many thanks to the author, Zondervan Fiction and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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Loved this story as it took us back to see what has happened to different characters we have read about in Amy’s other books. I love the way she intertwined the story of Jayden and all that he wanted and needed in his life to his brothers who we had read about in previous books. Also his step mother Chrystal and how the families had grown together and were happy.
We are introduced to Kira as she has moved from the Indiana community to Pennsylvania to help her aunt and mend a broken heart. Amy’s books show us that even when we are at our lowest GOD has a plan for us and we just need to stop, pray and wait for his answer.
I would highly recommend this book not only for all of her followers but it would be a wonderful edition to any teenager’s collection as to how wonderful it is to wait for the right person to come along.

Although this is Book 4 in author Amy Clipston’s Amish Legacy series, you can read it as a stand alone.

I’ve read most of Clipston’s books, including the others in this series. Her characters in The Heart’s Shelter confused me a bit. I liked Jayden; he aspires to be a good man in every way. Kira, although older, seemed younger and immature. It honestly felt like a young adult story; something for teen girls.

It was good to visit again with some of the characters from other books but I did find this story very repetitive. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not a “bad” story. There is much to like in it. For instance, Kira struggles about where her heart really is, and Clipston wrote that well. You could feel her angst. This character grew as the story progressed and became more mature, as shown by her desire to help others. If you enjoy Amish fiction do give this series a try.

I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.

The perfect ending to the Amish Legacy Series!

The Amish Legacy Series was one of my favorites by Amy Clipston. I was so invested in the whole Bontrager family!

I love Jayden and Kira’s story. Jayden is such a kind sweet soul throughout the whole series, but I loved seeing his character develop in this story. Kira is so sweet and helpful to everyone around her. She and Jayden complement each other perfectly!

I highly recommend this book and series!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own, this is my honest review.

This is another heartwarming book by Amy Clipston. This book centers around Kira and Jayden. Kira leaves Indiana to go to Pennsylvania to help her aunt after she has her 4th child. It's good timing for Kira as she is escaping a broken heart after her fiancé breaks up with her. Kira meets Jayden and they become friends. Can Kira learn to trust again? . She finds herself falling in love with Jayden, but she is afraid of being hurt again. Also, can she leave her family in Indiana? Kira turns her life over to God and asks Him to show her what decisions she needs to make. This book is about faith, family, forgiveness, trust and being brave enough to follow your heart. This is a good read. I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.

This book is #4 in The Amish Legacy series. What a story this is! Dealing with a broken heart and trying to open it again to a new love. I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys romance with a little bit of an inspirational message.
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The Heart's Shelter by Amy Clipston, the fourth and final book in an Amish Legacy series, is a heartwarming Amish romance novel that delves into themes of love, family, and the power of faith in the context of a close-knit community. Kira Detweiler arrived at her aunt and uncle's farm with a broken heart and a lot of hurt she's holding onto. She's reluctant to trust her heart to anyone ever again; only she never planned on meeting Jayden. Jayden Bontrager is a sweet, God fearing man who loves his family and would do anything for anyone in need. The more time the two spend together, Kira and Jayden are drawn to each other; developing feelings for each other. They are both unsure how to move past the insecurities they carry and the obstacles in their path to in order to find the future they both dream of.

As they navigate the intricacies of their budding relationship and the challenges that come with it, what unfolds is tender and deeply rooted in the characters' faith, the Amish way of life, including the importance of community, simplicity, strong family ties and shared values, making it both heartwarming and relatable.

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Kira Detweiler lives with her family in Indiana, but has been asked to go to Lancaster County to help out her aunt, Ellen, for awhile who has just given birth to her fourth child. The offer could not have came at a better time for Kira. She had thought she would be married soon, but her boyfriend broke off their engagement, breaking her heart, also. She has no desire, whatsoever, to put her heart on the line again. Too big of a risk. Too much pain.
But...she meets Jayden when his family's roofing business does a job for Kira's uncle. Jayden comes from a wonderful family and is a wonderful man. Jayden wonders if he'll ever have a wife and family like his older brothers. He's not sure that roofing is what he wants to do with the rest of his life.
Kira and Jayden have some 'chance' meetings in town. Kira's little niece is just too adorable and is taken with Jayden from the get-go.
This was such a lovely, sweet story with such great characters. A great happy ending proving there is such a thing as second chances. Amy Clipston is one of my favorite authors and never disappoints.
I was given an advanced ecopy by the publisher, Zondervan through NetGalley. I was under no obligation to leave a positive review.

Book 4 of An Amish Legacy was the perfect end to this lovely series. Jayden is the youngest of the Bontrager family. Throughout this series you get to see him grow and mature. Jayden was there for his father after the loss of his mother and he was there for both of his brothers as they found love and began their families. Would Jayden be as lucky?
Kira left Indiana after having her heart broken. She needed time for her heart to heal. When her cousin asked for her help in Pennsylvania after giving birth Kira jumped at the chance to leave Indiana.
While visiting her cousin Kira and Jayden meet and a friendship is formed. Through various gatherings they are drawn to each other. However, Kira is not ready to trust her heart to the kind man that makes her feel seen. Jayden has a heart of gold and would never intentionally hurt anyone. Can his kindness bring healing to a broken heart?
How can Kira leave her family and yet how can she leave the man that taught her to truly love and trust again?
If you can't tell I loved this book. Jayden has been one of my favorite characters throughout this series. He was the voice of calm and reason. He was there for each of his family members when they needed him most. I love his love story and hope you will as well.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

What a beautifully written story. It's a sweet Amish story that is perfect to relax with. I loved reading Kira and Jayden story and stepping back to a simpler way of life.
I received a complimentary copy from Zondervan Fiction via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Kira Detweiler has left her family in Indiana to help her aunt in Lancaster County. At least that is what she tells herself and those around. her. Actually she is recovering from a broken heart. Slowly healing and pondering her future, the last thing she planned was to meet Jayden Bontrager. Jayden has watched his brothers meet and marry their ideal spouses. Praying to one day meet his perfect match, Jayden isn't in any hurry at 23. However, Jayden and Kira start a friendship that slowly turns to more. Will either be ready to share a life? Or will the obstacles be too much? I really enjoyed our visit back to the Bontrager family. The characters are very relatable. The story draws the reader as we feel the pain and hurt, the love and acceptance that they face. I received a copy through Netgally. A review was not required.

The Amish Legacy Series is Clipston's finest Amish series to date! I absolutely loved all the books from the this series! And this was the perfect conclusion to the series about this Amish family. Jayden was a special character in this series, with his big heart and loving nature....and I'm so glad Clipston wrote a him such a happy ending and created a lead who complemented him perfectly in Kira. And the epilogue...all the feels.
Thanks to #NetGalley and Zondervan Fiction for the ARC.

This was a sweet Amish romance. I liked the plot and the characters were a lot of fun. Very much recommend this book.