Book Review and author feature: Promise at Pebble Creek by Lisa Jones Baker

Promise at Pebble Creek by Lisa Jones Baker

Publisher & Release: Zebra Books, April 28, 2020

Time and setting:  Present Day, Pebble Creek

Genre: Amish Fiction

Length: 288 Pages

Heat Level: 1 Sweetheart

Rating:  4.5 Gold Crowns

Book Description: 

Lisa Jones Baker’s beloved Hope Chest of Dreams series follows a new generation blessed by treasured hand-carved chests that hold—and inspire—precious dreams . . .
 
Amish country girl Hannah Lapp lives for adventure—the kind found in favorite novels and the stories she secretly writes. And at her family’s popular tourist store, she’s fascinated by the different Englischers she meets. Especially when Marcus Jackson comes to town. She’s sure there’s more to the ex-city boy than his quiet, helpful ways, and she’s curious to find out just what it is . . .
 
Marcus fled Chicago before his brothers’ life of crime ruined his future. He’s not sure exactly why God’s plan brought him to this quaint little town. Or why his growing friendship with the bubbly, inquisitive Hannah has him trusting her with his past. But when local stores are robbed and suspicion falls on Marcus, can he and Hannah come together to prove his innocence—and make their own happy-ever-after ending?
 

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Vikki’s Musings

Thanks goes to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary copy of Promise at Pebble Creek by Lisa Jones Baker for purposes of reading and reviewing prior to publication. An Amish fiction romance. My opinions are not influenced by anyone.

Promise at Pebble Creek is well written with endearing characters and a unique plot. The pacing is excellent and kept me engaged from the first page to the last. There is novel has an excellent sense of the Amish life. A beautiful story of strong Christian values and decisions that must be made when one accepts the Lord.

Hannah Lapp’s character is easy to love. Her sweet nature and dedication to her beliefs is heartwarming. She is so attracted to the new young Enlischer that has arrived in their small community to work for her brother. She’s a bit different from the typical Amish heroine. She loves reading adventure books, and she even starts writing her own adventure story. It’s sweet and innocent.

Marcus Jackson is a fantastic hero. He’s recently found the Lord and has made significant changes in his life. That why he came to Pebble Creek from Chicago. He’s searching for answers that will give him a better understanding of God. He is attracted to Hannah and her family, but he isn’t sure he can become Amish.

The romance between Hannah and Marcus is sweet and stems from their blossoming friendship. I enjoyed the way the romance builds and how both characters do a lot of soul searching. For their love to last one will have to choose a different way of life.

If you enjoy Amish fiction with engaging characters and a plot that will tug at your heart, then you will love Promise at Pebble Creek as much as I. This the first book I’ve read by Ms. Baker, but it will not be the last. Happy reading!

Excerpt:

Marcus stopped for a moment and arched a brow.  Then he realized the real reason he wanted to return to Amish Edibles.  It was to see Hannah.

Author Bio:

WELCOME to my page! I author Amish Inspirational Fiction; the sixth and final book of my HOPE CHEST OF DREAMS series, PROMISE AT PEBBLE CREEK, will be available next week! I grew up near Arthur, Illinois, and became acquainted with the Plain Faith at an early age when they custom-made and installed our kitchen cabinets. On weekends, my parents and I frequented the quaint Amish town, often the setting of my stories, where we purchased our meat, cheese, and home-made baking spices. Now, decades later, I still love visiting; the town and the people yet intrigue me, and I so appreciate the talent of quilt-making almost as much as I love horse and buggy rides. Oh...and I never leave without a visit to my fav store, Stitch and Sew! But there is much more to this perplexing group than meets the eye; they are extremely disciplined, hard-working, and honest...and they don't all think alike. For these reasons, writing about them is my passion. 

I was fortunate to have been raised in a loving, Christian home by two wonderful parents: a reading specialist mother who plays the piano, and a retired Junior High Principal father who's also an avid fox hunter. I have a B.A. in French Education, and I'm a former school teacher who loves gardening, cooking, reading, positive thinkers, and every dog I meet. Although I'm a homebody, travel has played a large part of my life. Over three decades of working with the airline industry has landed me on five out of seven continents. 

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