Well written story and you will love the characters. I couldn't put this book down. Highly recommend this book. It was a pleasure in reading this book.

Perry Bontrager has four brothers. All of which are married and very happy. They are determined to find Perry a wife. The only problem with that is that Perry doesn't want a wife. He wants his family to leave him alone, as he is convinced he can be quite happy staying single. Perry moves to Marigold. Still close to his family, but hopefully, enough distance between them that they will give up on their matchmaking.
Then, there is Daisy, who is very convinced that Maynard is the man for her. Maynard shows no interest and it is only her prodding that they ever spend time together. Daisy's mother is concerned and makes arrangements for Daisy to go spend some time at her aunt and uncle's house in Marigold. She sent her there under false pretenses that Daisy would be helping her cousin plan her wedding which is some time off.
While there, it is Daisy who is calling Maynard and writing letters. Maynard doesn't have much to say when she is able to reach him on the phone.
Perry is neighbors with Daisy's family, so it was inevitable that they would meet. They eventually confide in each other, and Perry agrees to help Maynard realize what he is missing with Daisy. He gives her tips on writing letters to Maynard, giving her things to write that will shake Maynard up a bit. Daisy, in turn, will pretend she and Perry are a couple. Their hope is that these things will pacify their families and the matchmaking efforts will cease. Read this story to see how it all turns out!
This is a very sweet story from one of my favorite authors, Kathleen Fuller.
I was given an advanced ecopy by the publisher, Zondervan through Netgalley. I was under no obligation to write a positive revew.

I loved the premise of this story. Perry proved to be someone I enjoyed reading about. His family. His life. And THEN there was Daisy. I think I know what Ms. Fuller was aiming at with Daisy. A stubborn, want-to-get-married young woman. A mother who knows Daisy is wrong about Maynard. Daisy got every clue in the book. In the WHOLE library. And she was determined to be just plain ole stupid.

I did not like Daisy from the start, and by 30% into the book, she had done nothing to change my mind.
I admit, I am up in years, but I have not forgotten how fast boys or men run from a girl who chased them. And Daisy chased. And chased. And chased. It did not matter how beautiful the girl was. If she had the marriage banner up the flagpole... so, I couldn't buy that Perry who had a straight head on his shoulders, would fall in love with her.

It never dawned on Daisy that the only reason Maynard came to dinner was to get a free home-cooked meal. After he heard "Did you like this" and "Did you like that". (Repeat both) . Maynard would not have been back. That's the kind of thing that drives a man crazy.

I am not posting this on Goodreads or on my Facebook book review page. Or on Amazon. I am sure others were not as turned off by Daisy's behavior as I was. For me, I HAVE to "engage", "like", the key characters. I want to be able to cheer for the main characters. All I wanted to do with Daisy was plunk her on the head with a 2x4 to get her attention.

I remember growing up, I was quietly taught things about boys and men. It wasn't a long lecture. Information passed from mother to daughter. And that's what her mother never did. She expected Daisy to just KNOW.

With her just walking into a house of a person SHE DID NOT KNOW -- well, that proved she was clueless. Remember those blonde jokes of some years ago? She was like that. Absolutely clueless.

Other readers did not feel the same. But for me, this was a one-star read. I giving it two stars because grammatically it was excellent for an ARC. The plot was a good one. But please, Ms. Fuller, don't make a key character that -- well, plain old dumb.

This was such a very sweet story. I love how the characters showed such compassion and selflessness toward all. This is my first book in the series which I have had the pleasure to read. I found the characters and story line to be both relatable and fun to read. I look forward to going back and reading the rest of the series. I received a copy through Netgalley. A review was not required.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.


Thank you to NetGalley for blessing me with the gift of reading this book before it's release date! For those of you who know me or follow me on Goodreads, you might be aware that I love Amish romance novels. Maybe a little more than love. Let's call it OBSESSED. This book made a delightful edition to my Amish collection.

Daisy from Dover is in love with Maynard. So much that she wants to marry him. For some reason, Maynard seems to be avoiding her. He's not talkative and he doesn't seem to want to be with her as much as she wants to be with him. When Daisy is sent away by her parents to help her cousin prepare for her wedding, she misses Maynard and is eager to return home as soon as she can. However, she soon begins to question her love for her beau and truly begins to wonder if he was actually the person God set aside for her. Could there maybe be someone else?

Thanks again to NetGalley and the author Kathleen Fuller for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

Due to formatting errors in sending the book to my kindle it was quite a struggle to get through the book. I was super excited for it, but the formatting issue was just too much.

The third book in the Marigold Series, Kathleen Fuller gives us another very enjoyable book.
Her characters, Daisy Hershberger and Perry Bontrager, are working towards opposite goals. She wants her old boyfriend and he does not want to be married to anyone.
Daisy’s parents have sent her to her cousins in Ohio to help her plan a wedding for her cousin. Her parents are hoping while she is gone she will realize that her boyfriend, Maynard is not the right person for her,
Perry Bontrager is a single man whose family is trying to find a wife for him.
They are both tired of the meddling in their lives so decide that they will act like they are interested in each other. Little did they realize the possibility of becoming attracted to each other, but what will become of that relationship?
This is a sweet Amish book that I highly recommend to those who like to read Amish books. You will not want to put it down.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher and author. The review are my own words.

She slipped her hand into his to seal the pact.

I enjoyed this book so much I have read it twice. I don't think I've ever read a book twice in a year let alone 4 months' time.
I want to thank Harper Collins Christian Publishing/Zondervan and NetGalley for my advanced reader's copy of the book. This is my own unsolicited opinion.

Daisy Hersberger knew the second she laid eyes on Maynard that God intended for them to be a couple. For over a year she has constantly invited him for meals at her parents' home, took part in activities where he was and visited him at work. It's about time for them to make plans.
Perry Bontrager is fed up with his mother's matchmaking schemes. He's the last of the Bontrager men to remain single and he likes it that way. Suddenly Daisy's parents send her to help with her cousin's wedding plans. Perry is a neighbor to her family, and they meet in a comical way. Soon the two make a pact to pretend they are seeing one another to get their parents off of their backs.
Right away it was obvious that Perry has a kind heart. He is a person who does for others. He has a problem with crowds, even a family gathering. Daisy is quite naive and so convinced that Maynard is her future. Assuming she knows God's plan is interesting and a little sad. I like how the two characters change over the course of the story.
There are two more characters in the story that pulled at my heart. Ferman Eash is an older widowed man that is very stubborn. He is such an excellent character. His pain and stubbornness is understandable. Series fans will notice characters from the Bontrager family.
A certain butterfly has a very special place in the story too.
This is the third and final book of Kathleen Fullers' Amish of Marigold series. It can work as a stand-alone, but I want to recommend the other books where more Bontrager brothers meet their romantic matches. This clean, sweet romance is a five-star read for me.

The Marriage Pact by Kathleen Fuller is the third and final An Amish of Marigold Novel. This story can be read as a standalone for those new to the series, but you will want to read all the books in this cute series. I like Kathleen Fuller’s writing style. It is friendly and engaging. I was quickly drawn into the story. The prologue had me chuckling. I like Daisy Hershberger and Perry Bontrager. Ferman Eash was a delight. There was more to the crusty old widower than meets the eye. Lady, the butterfly, was special (almost like a pet). Perry has a large, boisterous family. I could relate to him needing to go off alone in the middle of a family gathering (I would find a quiet corner to read—I always have a book or ereader with me). Perry’s hobby was special. He liked to observe butterflies, draw them, and he helped wounded butterflies. The author’s vivid descriptions allowed me to visualize Perry’s unique guest room. I ended The Marriage Pact with a smile on my face (but sad that this series is over).

Kathleen Fuller wins one again!!! This is a great and fun filled novel. It will make you laugh, make you ponder and make you grateful for possible prayers with different answers and maybe just the right person at the right time.
Have you ever known a well-intentioned overly bearing mother??? Daisy Hershberger has…in fact, she has one! Daisy has her eyes on Maynard Miller…but her parents don’t…enough said? Daisy finds herself on a trip to Birch Creek, Ohio to help her beloved cousin plan her upcoming wedding. What a surprise!

Rounding out this surprise is quiet, unassuming fellow, Perry Bontranger, that keeps to himself and seems to be quite content with his life. However, his mother is not…content that is. She believes she can help him find the contentment she wishes for him to have. Do you know anyone with similar ideas?

As fate (God?) would have it, Perry and Daisy meet and eventually find they have something in common….interfering mothers. As they set a plan in motion, to teach their mother’s a lesson…it becomes apparent that nothing is easy.

Come along to Birch Creek, meet Ferman Esh….we all need a Ferman in our lives and travel alongside of Daisy as she spends her visit trying to help her aunt plan her cousin’s wedding. You will love it! A comfy chair, a sweet warm breeze and nice glass of sweet tea is all I would add to make a very enjoyable evening.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.

I have enjoyed this whole series by Kathleen Fuller so much! The Marriage Pact was fun and sweet. Daisy was so fixated on Maynard (who clearly was not interested in her) so with the prompting of her mom she travels to "help" with her cousin's wedding. She meets Perry whose family has pretty much given up on him finding a wife. Together they concoct a scheme to fake a relationship in hopes that she would make Maynard jealous and appease his mom for a while. I really enjoyed the interactions between Daisy and Perry and watching them figure out what Ferman could see but they couldn't.

Anyone who is a fan of Amish romance will love Kathleen Fuller's latest! The Marriage Pact could be read as a stand-alone but it's richer to read the whole Amish of Marigold series.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 6 May 2025

I caught myself laughing out loud more than once while reading this fun Amish romance story. Daisy was so ready to be in love that she convinced herself she was in love with Maynard, a man who had shown no interest in her, and just when she was preparing to have “the talk” with him, her parents caught wind of it and sent her to visit her cousin, Grace, in the town of Marigold where she met Grace’s next door neighbor, Perry Bontrager. Perry’s new employee, an older man named Ferman, had been injured at work and was staying at Perry’s house. Kind-hearted, energetic, and capable Daisy offered to stay with Ferman during the day and care for him while Perry was at work. Eventually Daisy and Perry made a secret pact with one another to pretend they were dating in order to make Maynard jealous and to make Perry’s matchmaking mother quit trying to set him up. Naturally, things turned upside down in the most amusing and entertaining way. I loved it! I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is the third book in the Amish of Marigold Series. If you love fake dating, friends-to-lovers and forced proximity, I highly recommend this book!

Daisy thinks she is in love with Maynard, but he hasn’t shown any real interest in her beyond the occasional dinner at her house. When her parents hear of her plan to confess her feelings to him, they decide to send Daisy to her aunt’s house in Marigold to help her cousin with wedding plans, but it didn’t take long for her to realize that there was more to this impromptu visit. When she arrives in Marigold, she meets her aunt’s neighbor, Perry. He is happy with his single status, but his mother is very eager for him to find someone and marry. As they get to know each other, they agree to a pact to fake date. One, to get Perry’s mother to stop trying to set him up and two, to get Daisy’s mom off her back about Maynard. But as they spend time together and get to know each other’s quirks, Daisy begins to realize that Maynard just might not be the one that God has chosen for her.

I loved so much about this story! I loved how outgoing Daisy is but also how she understood Perry’s need find quiet and peace. I love how they connected over butterflies and how that brought them even more throughout the story. I love how they both stepped up to care for Ferman, Perry’s employee. He such a fun side character! You can tell through the author’s writing what kind and generous hearts both Perry and Daisy have in how they care for those around them and for each other. Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes! This story is full of love, hope and laughter!

I highly recommend this book and the whole series!

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

Loved reading the inspirational and entertaining story. When Daisy's parents send her to her cousin's house too help with wedding plans, Daisy doesn't want to leave Maynard especially since she hasn't had the talk with him, she arrives and no one's home, so she goes next door, the doorknob falls off, she goes to leave a note, but Perry comes home to find her in his house. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read engaging story.

The Marriage Pact by Kathleen Fuller
(An Amish of Marigold Novel Book 3)
Perry and Daisy's fake relationship is fooling everyone . . . but they're the ones who might be getting fooled.
When Daisy Hershberger and Perry Bontrager meet, they discover they have one thing in common: both their families are way too eager to see them matched with the person of their dreams. Daisy is convinced that Maynard is the one for her, but her parents have their doubts. And Perry? His family wonders if there's anyone out there for a quirky guy like him. He's also certain that some people--himself included--are destined to be single for life.
After comparing notes, Perry and Daisy agree to a pact. He'll help her make Maynard realize what he's missing, and she'll pretend to be Perry's love interest to keep his matchmaking mother satisfied. For a while, their pact seems to be working.
Maybe their imagined futures aren't exactly what fairy tales are made of, but they're committed to their plan . . . until they realize that a real-life fairy tale is happening where they least expect it. Sometimes, you don't have to pretend to be anything but yourself in order for love to find you.
The final book in the Amish of Marigold series is a heartwarming, cozy inspirational romance featuring a pretend relationship and plenty of small-town charm. A perfect read for fans of Beverly Lewis and Suzanne Woods Fisher.
This is Daisy Hershberger, her parents and her siblings's story.
This is Perry Bontrager, Mamm ,brothers and sister's story.
“Gute mariye.” Daed’s smile was strained and Mamm was practically stretching her handkerchief to the breaking point. “Have a seat.”
Her parents exchanged a look before her father spoke. “We just need to talk to you, that’s all.”
Alarmed, Daisy sat. “Is something wrong?”
“We have some news,” Mamm said, looking a little less stressed, although that might be because Daed was holding her hand now. “Aenti Rosella wants you to help her plan Grace’s wedding.”
Daisy grinned, no longer concerned. She loved planning weddings, and from all accounts, she was good at it. She excelled at organization, from her bedroom to her schoolwork to her cross-stitch supplies, and she had helped plan her four older sisters’ nuptials.
And then there was one . . .
Birch Creek, Ohio
Ten of the eleven Bontrager brothers gathered inside the family’s expansive horse barn on this chilly, early spring day to discuss the latest family quandary. Perry, their only single brother, was about to be in a peck of trouble.
He was back home in Marigold nursing a serious cold while Devon, their oldest brother who lived in Fredericktown, was in Birch Creek on a quick visit. Phoebe, the eldest Bontrager sibling and their one and only sister, wasn’t invited to this particular meeting. She had already tried to help him, to no avail.
I recommend this book.
The Marriage Pact by Kathleen Fuller is a 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Kathleen Fuller.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are my own.

Amish fiction readers will love this addition to the Amish of Marigold series. Daisy is desperate to have the marriage “talk” with Maynard, an Amish man who is more in love with work than her. Her parents plot to send her off to help plan her cousin’s wedding in hopes of forgetting about Maynard. Perry, the only bachelor in his large family has a mother who wants to see him married. This sets the scene for a match making adventure. Highly recommended.

Like all Kathleen Fuller's books that I have read thus far, this one also knocks itself out of the park. It's a really good written book that I enjoyed reading and I didn't want to put it down. This story has amazing characters in it that learn to respect each other and their boundaries. It's a delightful book about romance, inspiration, and learning to love each other for who they are. I fell in love with this book with its sweet story line of two young adults who are from the Amish community that hadn't had the opportunity to find their forever loves yet and their mothers who only want the best for them. Do they end up finding it? You'll have to read it for yourself to find out!

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Kathleen Fuller is an auto-read/auto-buy author for me. The Marriage Pact, an Amish romance, starts out with humorous banter between 10 brothers discussing the singleness of their remaining unmarried brother, Perry. Perry is somewhat of an introvert and is quite happy with his life.

The female main character is Daisy, who is more of an extrovert, is in a one-sided relationship with another man, Maynard. It is obvious to everyone but her that Maynard isn’t really interested in her.

The first meeting between Perry and Daisy is quite cute and later they devise a plan that will provide them a small reprieve from their mothers’ matching. But as they get to know each other they realize they have much in common along with growing feeling for each other. As one can expect from Kathleen Fuller an excellent read. Highly recommend.

Thank you the publisher and Net Galley for providing me both audio and eBook editions of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Marriage Pact by Kathleen Fuller is the third book in the Amish of Marigold series and this sweet, heartwarming, inspirational romance did not disappoint.

When Daisy Hershberger and Perry Bontrager meet, they discover they have one thing in common: both their families are way too eager to see them matched with the person of their dreams. Daisy is convinced that Maynard is the one for her, but her parents have their doubts. And Perry? His family wonders if there's anyone out there for a quirky guy like him. He's also certain that some people--himself included--are destined to be single for life.

I loved this book and immediately fell in love with the characters, the storyline pulls you in and makes you feel as if you are part of the story and there is the sweet message about finding love by simply being yourself.

Kathleen Fuller has done another amazing job. I would recommend this series to anyone who loves Amish Fiction, Women’s Fiction and Romance Fiction.

Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins Christian Publishing | Zondervan Fiction for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely voluntary and my own.

Fun Read

Daisy and Perry's story is such a fun read! I loved their interactions and how their relationship developed. I also enjoyed one very pesky, but very intuitive, gentleman. He played a role in their "friendship" and added some entertaining moments, without overshadowing them.

I loved Daisy and Perry. They have such a giving nature, which plays into their interactions with each other and those around them. I loved how unique they were in their interests, which also played into their relationship. Most of all, I loved how Daisy and Perry's discoveries helped them follow God's leading for their lives versus what everyone else had planned for them. All of this made for a delightful and entertaining read.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely voluntary and my own.