The Hawaiian Discovery

The second book in Wanda and Jean Brunstetter’s Hawaiian series, The Hawaiian Discovery is a book about love, family, and faith.
We rejoin Ellen and Mandy in Indiana, where Mandy and Ken have relocated and purchased a bed and breakfast. Ellen is working at their business to assist with the daily operations and she truly loves her job.
When Ken’s father passes suddenly, they are needed in Hawaii. Mandy and Ken return to Hawaii to assist his mother on their poultry farm and Ellen stays to run the B&B with the help of their friend Sadie.
Ezra is happy working at Ellen’s father’s shoe store. He is quite smitten with the lovely Ellen but can’t get up the nerve to ask her out. When she begins working at the shoe store to help out her father, he tries to find away.
When tragedy strikes in Hawaii, Ellen gets permission to fly out to be with Mandy. She quickly rediscovers her love for Hawaii and her friends she left behind. She also meets Rob Smith, a young man that is hired to help out at the poultry business.
It was great to be back in Hawaii for this book. It is really odd to think about an Amish story taking place in Hawaii, but Wanda and Jean pull it off so well. I love the old and new characters, as well as, the story line. Another well written hit!!
I received a copy of from NetGalley and Barbour Publishing in return for my honest review.

The Hawaiian Discovery by Wanda Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter is another charming, contemporary Amish story in their Hawaii series. Again set in the beautiful state of Hawaii, readers find Ellen and Mandy dealing with the struggles that life has put in their lives. I loved the returning characters and the new ones too--strong and realistic with a depth to their emotions, strengths, and foibles that readers will connect well with. Lots of discovery going on...discovery of forgiveness and acceptance, discovery of strength in very difficult circumstances and of course, discovery of love. The Hawaiian Discovery is a touching story of
friends, family, and faith. The Brunstetters are wonderful storytellers and you won't want to miss this one!
I received a complimentary copy of the ebook from Netgalley and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.

The Hawaiian Discovery by Wanda E. and Jean Brunstetter is a beautiful story of following God’s plan for one’s life.
This is book two in the series; if you haven’t read book one I would recommend it. I did read this one first and it has enough background information so you don’t feel like you missed something.
That said the story begins in Indiana with Mandy and her Hawaiian husband, Ken, running a B&B. Mandy’s friend Ellen works for them. After Ken’s father passes away, his brother is devastated and decides to leave the island and the family business. Ken and Mandy decide, through much prayer, to move to Hawaii to help his mother in her grief and to continue to run the family organic poultry farm. When another tragedy occurs, Ellen feels led to go to Hawaii to help her friend. She requests permission from the Bishop to fly as this is an emergency. Permission is granted and she is soon on her way. Ellen and Rob become friends as they work with the chickens but will it develop into more? Will Ellen return home or will she stay in Hawaii?
I enjoyed this book very much. There is a lot of information on Hawaii and the sights as well as the personal story of each character. God is the focus in the life of the characters and prayer is prominent. The book is not preachy and doesn’t imply that everyone has to have the same concept of God or their personal beliefs. The characters discuss the differences in church services and ways they pray.
I give this book 5 of 5 stars. It kept my interest throughout and the characters become good friends to the reader. I could feel the concern of Ellen’s parents as they support her wanting help Mandy and Ken yet have concerns that she may not return. Only faith that it is God’s will can comfort their hearts.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

This is book 2 of the Hawaiian series by Wanda & Jean Brunstetter.

We are reunited with characters from the first book and meet new ones. The book begins in Indiana where Mandy and Ken have moved and now run a bed and breakfast. Mandy’s best friend, Ellen works at the B&B for them. Ken’s father, living in Hawaii, passes away and Ken and Mandy feel they need to permanently stay in Hawaii to help his mother with the family farm so sell the B&B. Ellen feels she needs to be with Mandy to support them and help out anyway she can, for however long she can. Once in Hawaii again, we see many exciting things take place in all of their lives. Love, family and faith are the integral parts of their lives leading to a future, directed by God.

This was a very enjoyable book, which I read in a couple of days. I highly recommend it to those who enjoy Amish books, especially those by the Brunstetters. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

The Hawaiian Discovery is the second installment from Wanda Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter’s Hawaiian series. I love this unique story of beautiful Hawaii and Amish love. Ellen is a likable character and I enjoyed the adventure she goes on. There are a few plot twists and surprises that I know I did not see coming.

Overall, The Hawaiian Discovery is a good book that I recommend. It would be helpful for a reader to first read book one, The Hawaiian Quilt. I give this one four stars.

I received this book from the publisher, but was not required to write a review. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.

Love love loved this book. Have been a fan of Wanda’s from the beginning and she did not disappoint. Loved the few surprises along the way. Highly recommend!!

In this sequel to The Hawaiian Quilt, the authors once again take us from Indiana to Hawaii where we catch up with characters from the first book and we meet some new ones in this book.
I actually liked this book more than I did the first one. It was nice to see Mandy with her husband, Ken in Indiana with their own B&B. It was sad to see them have to leave for Hawaii due to an emergency in Ken's family. So far in both in books, I've been more fond of Ellen than any of the other characters because I find her more grounded and responsible. The friendship between Mandy and Ellen is as strong as ever and it was touching to see Ellen head off to Hawaii to offer her love and support to Mandy as circumstances keep the couple there longer than they anticipated.
There were a couple of things that surprised me with the characters in this book and I love when that happens. I suggest you read the books in order to gain an understanding as to why this is a story of Amish traveling back and forth between Indiana and Hawaii and why both states have a special meaning to all of them.
Overall, I liked the story of friendship, faith and new beginnings and recommend it to readers of both Amish and Christian fiction.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Ellen is morning the loss of her best friend and her job. But when she gets the one call the could shatter Mandy's life. Ellen jumps on the plane and sets out to help what she did expect was what and who she would meet and how it might change her life. Can she be there for her friend and also keep her Amish beliefs or will she leave the faith and stay in Hawaii?
I loved this book. I have read a few of Wanda's other books and she has a way of writing a story that has a ton of characters and it feels like you are really only following one or two. The story just flowed and was super fun and easy to follow. I like how the characters were faced with trials that seemed lifelike and nothing was held nothing back. I also enjoyed the lightheartedness of this story and how it was a good clean read for anyone. You really can't go wrong with this sweet love story.

The second book in the Hawaiian series by one of my favorite author's of Amish fiction, Wanda Brunstetter. Her books are automatic buy when she releases a new one, luckily she has a few new ones releasing soon. This is a bit different since I've never seen an Amish book set partially in Hawaii. This was a great kind of different and very enjoyable read. Take a stroll through the beautiful Hawaiian islands, enjoy some local delicacies and smell the island flowers. The characters are very warm and caring for one another. Well developed plot and believable story line.
Pub Date 01 Jun 2018
I was given a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing, Inc. through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

Ellen and Mandy's friendship has endured so much from being stranded in Hawaii together, Mandy's marriage and move back to Hawaii with her husband. An unfortunate accident in Hawaii had Ellen flying over to be with her friend and help where help is needed. While in Hawaii she befriends Rob who has a terrible secret in his past. Will Ellen be making a life altering decision soon?

What a sweet treat to visit Hawaii with Ellen and Mandy again. Even with the terrible accident that has occurred as you read you feel yourself relaxing and letting all your troubles and cares melt away. The description the Hawaiian beauty around them makes me wish I could visit and befriend Ellen and Mandy.

This is a sequel to The Hawaiian Quilt but can be read as a standalone. Whether you are an frequent reader of Amish fiction/romance or a first timer you won't be disappointed in the latest from Wanda and Jean Brunstetter.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Shiloh Run Press through NetGalley. Any and all opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

The Hawaiian Discovery by Wanda E. Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter is the sequel to The Hawaiian Quilt. Ellen Lambright is back home in Middlebury, Indiana working at Mandy and Ken Williams bed and breakfast. One day Mandy and Ken receive a call that his father his ill and they quickly fly to Hawaii. When Ken’s father passes away, they are needed to stay on in Hawaii to assist his mother with the farm and they must sell their bed and breakfast. While looking for a new job, Ellen works at her father’s shoe store with Ezra Bontrager. Ezra wishes to go out with Ellen, but he is fearful of rejection. A few months later, Ken is in a horrible accident, and Ellen quickly flies to Hawaii to be with Mandy. Ellen assists the Williams employee, Rob Smith with their organic chicken farm. As Ellen spends more time with Rob, she can feel herself falling in love with him. However, Ellen has been baptized into the Amish church and would not hurt her family by leaving. Is there a possibility of a future between Rob and Ellen? Rejoin Ellen and Mandy in The Hawaiian Discovery.

I thought The Hawaiian Discovery was well-written and had a steady pace. I do recommend reading The Hawaiian Quilt before you begin The Hawaiian Discovery. The characters are nicely developed with the realistic foibles. We get beautiful descriptions of Middlebury and Hawaii. The plants and sights in Hawaii sounded amazing along with the pleasing weather. I cannot imagine working or running a chicken farm. The smells described had me wrinkling my nose in distaste, and I could imagine the noise caused by so many birds (my neighbors have some chickens and they are a noisy flock). It was nice to revisit Mandy, Ellen and the other ladies. The Christian elements are masterfully woven into the story. Forgiveness from others and of oneself being the biggest theme in The Hawaiian Discovery. Guilt from an event can weigh a person down and change the course of their life. Forgiveness is a healing balm. In The Hawaiian Discovery, we see the importance of family, friendship, loyalty, faith, prayer and patience. The Hawaiian Discovery is a special story that will linger with you and the ending will leave you with a smile on your face.

Wanda E Brunstetter just keeps giving me great books to read. This is the second book she has done in Hawaii and I love her descriptions of Hawaii and how she works in why an Amish girl would be there. I love Ellen’s character and was glad for her decisions she made. I look forward to many more books by Wanda. I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

Oh,my dear Amish loving friends, you will not want to miss this book! It is the follow up book to The Hawaiian Quilt (find my review featured here), and let me tell you right now. You do not want to miss this! The queen of Amish fiction has once again managed to take amazing and lovable characters, inspiring messages from God, and a few twists and wrapped them up with the beauty that is Hawaii and threw her fans another fabulous novel! Ms. Brunstetter and her daughter-in-law, Jean, really do a wonderful collaboration together. They know just what we like!

This novel brings us Ellen’s story. I loved Ellen in book 1, and I love her even more in this new novel. She’s spunky, caring and definitely works her way into your heart. She returns to Hawaii to help Mandy and she meets Rob, another lovable addition to this book! I loved watching them work along side of each other. The sparks really flew between them! Ultimately, though, God’s messages worked on Ellen’s heart and she had a decision to make.

You definitely need to grab this 5 star novel! Just make sure you read The Hawaiian Quilt first because you’ll want to keep up with Mandy and Ellen’s first adventure to Hawaii. From discovering what really matters, to God’s love, grace and forgiveness, this book is one that should fly to the top of your summer reading list. Grab it now! Hats off, two more thumbs up and highest of praises go to the Brunstetter ladies for another amazing novel!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Publisher and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*

Ellen's friend, Mandy, moves to Hawaii along with her husband after his father passed away. They end up staying to help with the family farm.
When Mandy's husband is injured, Ellen gets permission from the Amish deacons to go to Hawaii to help her friend. While there she meets one of the farmworkers. His name is Rob and Ellen helps him uncover his past and move on. This was interesting book from Brunstetter and even though it is one of her Amish books, it is somewhat different then her normal writing I felt. I really enjoyed it and had a hard time putting it down.

The Hawaiian Discovery by Wanda E Brunstetter is the sequel to The Hawaiian Quilt. While I am sure that I missed a few details by not reading the first book in the series, I feel that there were enough details included from the first book that readers would not be left confused. In this book, Ken and Mandy have moved to Hawaii and after Ken is injured, Ellen Lambright goes to help her dear friend in her time of need. While in Hawaii, Ellen meets Rob. What is his story? You'll have to read the book to find out. God uses Ellen, Ken and Mandy to work in Rob's life. I have read several of Wanda Brunstetter's books in the past. This particular book, while enjoyable, was not spectacular. I found that the story line jumped around a bit and in some ways was too predictable.

I really enjoyed The Hawaiian Discovery. The characters are delightful and you get to see how they develop as the story unfolds. It goes right along with The Hawaiian Quilt, but could easily be read as a stand alone.

Ellen Lambright enjoys working at the B&B her friends, Mandy and Ken, own. When Ken has a family emergency, Mandy and Ken make the decision to return to Ken's family in Hawaii. Ellen runs the B&B in their absence in the hopes Mandy and Ken will return. When Mandy and Ken decide to see the B&B and remain in Hawaii, Ellen seems to have lost her way. She is sad over her friend's absence but she also has to find a job.

Mandy has a family emergency in Hawaii, so Ellen goes to Hawaii to support her best friend. She begins to work at the family's chicken farm while Mandy supports Ken's recovery from an accident.

Rob Smith meets Ellen when she begins to work at the chicken farm. He is struck by her beauty but he also gets to know her and the more he gets to know, the more he likes. Ellen also begins to have feelings for Rob. The more time they spend together, the more they begin to fall for one another. But Rob is English and Ellen is Amish. How could it ever work. When Rob's secrets come to light, can Ellen help him heal and can there be a way for true love to win?

I received and ARC of this book and this is my honest feedback.