A Search for Redemption

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By Jo Ann Brown

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Publisher Description

“Brown is a gifted writer who makes unforgettable characters that invite the reader to join them on their journey.” —Publishers Weekly bestselling author Marie E. Bast

Bestselling author Jo Ann Brown returns to the Amish community of Bliss Valley, where finding a new beginning means facing the past…

After losing both her fiancé and the happy life she anticipated, Amish maedel Grace Coffman is still stitching the pieces of her life back together. But between working in a quilting shop with an unscrupulous Englisch boss and caring for her ill parents, her threads keep unraveling. At first, the arrival of a kind, attractive stranger feels like a coincidence. But the more Grace learns about Joel Beachy and his story, the more their meeting seems like providence…

Joel's return to Bliss Valley—and the Plain people—is his last chance to redeem a life filled with missteps. Yet in Grace, Joel finds something he never imagined: trust, courage and even the possibility of hope. When Grace suddenly finds herself the guardian of her nephews, Joel sees an opportunity to keep two wayward boys from repeating his mistakes. But Joel's dark past isn't quite finished with him. And now he must pray that his new life is strong enough to withstand the pending storm of trouble…and secrets.

SECRETS OF BLISS VALLEY

Secrets of Bliss Valley

Book 1: A Wish for Home
Book 2: A Promise of Forgiveness
Book 3: A Search for Redemption
Book 4: A Hope for Healing

1 Review

4.0

Aisha | Aisha's Book World

Created 9 months ago

“As an Amish story part of Harlequin Love Inspired, this is a clean, slow-burn romance that shows us the power of forgiveness and second chances. And Grace and Joel are really made for each other. Their emotions are credible and intense in such a sensitive way. Since this book is part of the Secrets of Bliss Valley series (note to self: buy book 1 and 2, yesterday!!), there are a lot of secondary characters from previous books (or that was my impression) that helps developing the plot, among new ones. The dynamics in Grace's family were great and touching, with Grace's nephews unexpected arrival as a highlight. Joel's, on the other hand, were more complicated but that was the way it should be, right? Also, I really disliked Grace's boss Tiffany, while ADORING liberal Mennonite Pepper and her no-filter tongue. And Joel's reconnected with his two best fiends from his teenage days was organic. When I picked up this book, I was in a mood to push my boundaries. Although I've read Love Inspired books, I never read an Amish story before. And this book—from an author as new for me as the topic—excelled my expectations. Even with a beginning that I couldn't get attached, as we explore Joel's evolution and Grace's blossoming through the story I got more involved with its plot. As from the Amish perspective, Ms. Brown did a great job with this book by showing this lifestyle and I enjoyed each second of Grace and Joel's story. A story full of emotion and a lot of lessons that can be wrapped in one simple word: LOVE. Because God is LOVE. Merged review: As an Amish story part of Harlequin Love Inspired, this is a clean, slow-burn romance that shows us the power of forgiveness and second chances. And Grace and Joel are really made for each other. Their emotions are credible and intense in such a sensitive way. Since this book is part of the Secrets of Bliss Valley series (note to self: buy book 1 and 2, yesterday!!), there are a lot of secondary characters from previous books (or that was my impression) that helps developing the plot, among new ones. The dynamics in Grace's family were great and touching, with Grace's nephews unexpected arrival as a highlight. Joel's, on the other hand, were more complicated but that was the way it should be, right? Also, I really disliked Grace's boss Tiffany, while ADORING liberal Mennonite Pepper and her no-filter tongue. And Joel's reconnected with his two best fiends from his teenage days was organic. When I picked up this book, I was in a mood to push my boundaries. Although I've read Love Inspired books, I never read an Amish story before. And this book—from an author as new for me as the topic—excelled my expectations. Even with a beginning that I couldn't get attached, as we explore Joel's evolution and Grace's blossoming through the story I got more involved with its plot. As from the Amish perspective, Ms. Brown did a great job with this book by showing this lifestyle and I enjoyed each second of Grace and Joel's story. A story full of emotion and a lot of lessons that can be wrapped in one simple word: LOVE. Because God is LOVE.”

About Jo Ann Brown

Jo Ann Brown has published over 100 titles under a variety of pen names. A former military officer, she enjoys taking pictures and traveling. She has taught creative writing for more than 20 years and is always excited when one of her students sells a project. She has been married for more than 40 years and has three children and two rambunctious cats. She lives in Amish Country in southeastern Pennsylvania. She enjoys hearing from her readers. Visit her at www.joannbrownbooks.com.