An Amish Second Chance Romance Surprised By Love #8 By: Rachel J Good


"And we know for those who love God all things work together gor good, for those who are called according to His purpose."  (Romans 8:28  ESV).

Rachel J Good takes us back to her beloved Green Valley Farmers Market in Lancaster PA in her newest Amish romance.  Readers meet and soon grown to love 40-somethings Cathy Zeir and Myron King as they navigate a rocky and sometimes painful path to love.  Readers will also get to catch up with the much loved Mrs. Vandenverg, as this wise octogenerian continues to be God's vessel (with a little matchmaking on the side).  She exemplifies the lyrics from a favorite song of mine: "If I'm not dead, tmyour not done Greater things are still to come" (Elevation Worship, My Testimony 2020).

Cathy Zeir, owner and operator of a donut stand at the market is known for her prickly personality and propensity to gossip.  Little does anyone know the loss, trauma, and abuse she has endured as a child.  When her beloved nephew asks her to watch his boys as he heads ro Mexico for cancer treatment, Cathy panics. She turns to crotchety, woodworker amyron King for helped.  He was once in the same situation when he unexpectedly became guardian to his young nephew and niece.  He made many mistakes, so Cathy turns to him to learn what not to do.   

Readers will laugh and cry wirh Myron and Cathy as they learn to confront the demons of the past, turn to the only one who can forgive their past sins, and trust in their Sovreign Lord for their futures.  They learn what godly love and community looks like -thanks to the help of Mrs. Vandenberg and Myron's young Amish neighbor, Abby.  

Rachel J. Good addresses many tough issues throughout this book:  death of parents, childhood abuse and trauma, anger, anxiety, and facing the mistakes we have made and hurt we have caused others.  She does this wirh grace and tenderness.  I know as someone who has experienced these things myself, I was touched by the depth in which she explored these issues pointing to the Master Physician throughout.  She shows God sovereignty and that God is always working (through people and circumstances in our life) so we can experience the fullness and joy in life God has for us.   Forgiveness is another central theme throughout and readers will see through the conviction of the Holy spirit to seek not only forgiveness from others, but more importantly our Heavenly Father.   God is merciful full of forgiveness and grace when we come to Him with a broken and contrite hearts.

Fans of Rachel Good's surprised by love series won't want to miss this book!   Curl up with some donuts and your favorite candle (Leaves by Bath and Body Works is a favorite that helps me feel warm and cozy).  I truly loved and enjoyed reading this book with a digital copy from my local library.  Simba gives this book 4 paws.   Happy Reading!

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