The Return to the Big Valley
by Wanda Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter, Richelle Brunstetter
Publisher & Release: Barbour Books, June 01, 2021
Setting: Amish Country, Pennsylvania
Genre: Amish Fiction
Length: 338 Pages
Heat Level: 1 Sweetheart
Rating: 4 Gold Crowns
Book Description:
The Brunstetters Return to a Unique Amish Setting for Three New Stories of Love
Journey back to an area of Pennsylvania that is home to three distinct Amish communities and meet three young women who face heartfelt disappointments in romance.
Wilma’s Wish by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Wilma Hostetler has been courted by Israel Zook for the last year, and he’s recently proposed marriage. But when his sister dies, leaving him to care for five young nephews who openly dislike Wilma, she has second thoughts of starting with a ready-made family and decides to call off the wedding. Can anything be done to restore the relationship, or will Israel seek another wife?
Martha’s Miracle by Jean Brunstetter
Martha Yoder is different from other Amish women in her love of hunting and the outdoors. Meeting Glen Swarey, who is working with the local fire department, seems to be a good match. But can Martha accept Glen’s thoughts of leaving the Amish faith, or will she walk away from a chance at love?
Alma’s Acceptance by Richelle Brunstetter
Alma Wengerd is a young widow who leaves her home in Kentucky to stay with friends in Pennsylvania. Soon she is speeding into a renewed romance with Elias Kurtz and raising the brows of the older church members. When Alma is waylaid by some unexpected news, could putting her happiness with Elias on hold be her only option?
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Vikki’s Musings
Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary digital copy of The Return to the Big Valleyby Wanda Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter, Richelle Brunstetter. I voluntarily agreed to read and review prior to publication. My opinions are my own and nothing has influenced my rating.
The Return to the Big Valley has three well written Amish novellas with endearing characters and heartwarming plots. The pacing is good and kept me engaged from the first page to the last.
Wilma’s Wish is about a young Amish woman who is engaged and looking forward to her upcoming wedding. Then her intended’s sister dies, and he must raise her four boys. The boys are not well behaved and appear to dislike Wilma, but her loving nature eventually wins the boys over. I enjoyed the story and wanted Wilma and Israel to find their happy ending.
Martha’s Miracle is a unique story because Martha is nothing like the typical Amish women. She loves the outdoors and favors fishing and hunting. Fortunately for her, Glen Swarey finds her enchanting and loves her just as she is and doesn’t expect her to change into a meek, subservient female only interested in cooking, sewing and raising children. I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful duo.
Alma’s Acceptance is my least favorite tale in this anthology. The pacing is a bit slower than in the other two stories. Alma is a young widow and she’s returned to Big Valley where she attended school. While working in her friend’s card shop, she becomes reacquainted with Elais Kurtz. Feelings ignite between them, but the elders in their community frown upon their friendship. After all, her late husband hasn’t been gone long. I enjoyed their romance and wanted them to find a way to be with each other.
If you enjoy Amish fiction with engaging characters and heartwarming tales, then you will enjoy The Return to the Big Valley as much as I did. There is no doubt Wanda Brunstetter is an amazing storyteller, and the other two women show promise. Happy reading!
Author Bio:
Wanda Brunstetter is an award-winning romance novelist who has led millions of readers to lose their heart in the Amish life. She is the author of almost 90 books with more than 10 million copies sold. Many of her books have landed on the top bestseller lists, including the New York Times, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and CBD. Wanda is considered one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre, and her work has been covered by national publications, including Time Magazine and USA Today.
Wanda's fascination with the Amish culture developed when she met her husband, Richard, who grew up in a Mennonite church, and whose family has a Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Meeting her new Mennonite sister-in-laws caused Wanda to yearn for the simpler life. In their travels, she and her husband have become close friends with many Amish people across America. Wanda's desire to explore their culture increased when she discovered that her great-great grandparents were part of the Anabaptist faith.
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