Suzanne Woods Fisher has another hit!
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Last night I finished reading the Calling, Suzanne Woods Fisher's latest book in the Inn at Eagle Hill series. I had been anticipating the release of this book since reading the first book, The Letters.

The Schrock family lost everything with the downfall family business, Schrock Family Investments, forcing them to move in with their grandmother; their oldest son, Tobe disappeared and their father died in an accident, all within a year.  Leaving more questions than answers, we meet with the surviving Schrock family members once again and how they are surviving at Eagle Hill.

Bethany Schrock, the main character in this book is a young woman faced with many trials. She has lost her father, her brother is missing and she still feels the blight of being abandoned by her mother. Her heart aches from the realization that her romance with Jake was one sided. She meets with unbelievable acts at his hand that prove what a scoundrel he truly is.

Intertwined through the story along with Bethany is Geena, a recently fired Youth Minister. She came to the inn for a breather, happily staying on as a summer heat wave brought cancellations to the inn. Both young women will find their own calling as the story unfolds and their friendship deepens.

The Calling is full of romance, mystery and the importance of family, friendship and trust. I like how Suzanne develops the characters in the story. Bethany and Geena, as expected grow within these pages as expected. Carefree Jimmy Fisher, who is in love with Bethany, must prove himself to Bethany throughout the book.  Edith, Jimmy's mother also shows a glimpse of who she really is. The Sisters are delightful, showing how much love and determination can do for us all in the spirit of their generosity.

The book opens itself to another novel that I hope will give more insight into the lives of these wonderful Amish people who seem more like friends than characters in a novel. I am looking forward to the release of The Revealing in July 2014. Six months seems a long time to wait when I get hooked on a series, but I waited for The Calling and it was worth the wait!
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If you love books about faith, caring and Amish this is another great book by Suzanne Woods Fisher for you. It is unreal how unwavering the faith of the Amish are even in difficult trials. You get the feeling that your are living right with the Amish as you read this wonderful book.
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The third book in this series is a must read. The more I read of Suzanne Woods Fisher, the more I want to read. The characters are not predictable but they are so real. This book left me hopeful that she will write another book for this series and continue the story. You will not be disappointed when you read this book. Real life problems we all face are dealt with in this book. The wisdom of the bishop may surprise you.
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I really love this series and this latest book did not disappoint! And somehow I missed there would be another book in the Woods story so I was more than pleasantly surprised on the last day! Can not wait for the next book!
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LOVE SUZANNE WRIGHT'S BOOKS! love everything about sam from her quick wit, kickass powers, sarcastic comments great job and keep up the great work!
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Once again, Phyrne Fisher did not disappoint me.  Kerry Greenwood's writing was packed with excitement from beginning to end.  So far have not been disappointed with any of the adventures and look forward to more.
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LOVED this book  will be reading more by ms. Fisher for sure!  the story moves along effortlessly drawing me in with its colorful sometimes laugh-out-loud prose woven into a gripping and serious plot...as a self-proclaimed bookworm since childhood  and im 57..i must say how impressed i am with this writers style!
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What a wonderful book . My first book by Suzanne Woods Fisher .I must say the book was "gut" !
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I think I have read all of Suzanne Brockmanns's  books. I think this is one of her Best! I Absolutely Loved it!  And I'm Really hoping that she will continue writing!!
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This is the fifth book I have read by Suzanne Woods Fisher, ALL of them are great!  They are interesting and encouraging.
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I am hesitant to admit; I am a Mae Wood newbie. Another author I adore (Kate Canterbary) highly recommended this book. Pair that recommendation with the cover and I one-clicked immediately!
From the first chapter, which hilariously recounts Thomas and Amy's first meeting, I was hooked! This book has everything I want in my readings...humor, devotion, passion, love, and REAL LIFE! I feel like this story could be happening in one of my friends' lives at this very moment! The realistic fiction was endearing and addictive. I'll admit that I read the book straight through as I folded laundry and started dinner! I just couldn't put it down!
I highly recommend this book and will be a Mae Wood devotee from here on out!
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One of Suzanne Woods Fisher's best!  I learned so much about the Quakers, how they were severely persecuted for their faith, and the hardships of life in the early years of New England.
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Annas Crossing

Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher

Paperback: 336 pages

Series: Amish Beginnings

Publisher: Revell (March 3, 2015)

Blurb:

Some endings are really beginnings . . .

 On a hot day in 1737 in Rotterdam, Anna Knig reluctantly sets foot on the Charming Nancy, a merchant ship that will carry her and her fellow Amish believers across the Atlantic to start a new life. As the only one in her community who can speak English, she feels compelled to go. But Anna is determined to complete this journey and return homeassuming she survives. Shes heard horrific tales of ocean crossings and worse ones of what lay ahead in the New World. But fearfulness is something Anna has never known.

Ships carpenter Bairn resents the somber peopledubbed Peculiars by the deckhandswho fill the lower deck of the Charming Nancy. All Bairn wants to do is to put his lonely past behind him, but that irksome and lovely lass Anna and her people keep intruding on him.

Delays, storms, illness, and diminishing provisions test the mettle and patience of everyone on board. When Anna is caught in a life-threatening situation, Bairn makes a discovery that shakes his entire foundation. But has the revelation come too late?

Meet the Author:

Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Lancaster County Secrets series, the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. She is also the coauthor of an Amish childrens series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner for The Search, a Carol Award finalist for The Choice, and a Christy Award finalist for The Waiting. She is also a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California.

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My Review:

I don't usually read Amish novels, not because I have anything against Amish, but because I find Amish fiction to be the same story retold by different authors. Annas Crossing, however, enticed me! I had to give this novel a chance, and I was completely impressed with it! The characters were extremely well thought out and the scenes so detailed that I felt as if I was aboard the Charming Nancy. The ship was explained throughout the story so you could visualize its majestic form! I loved the way Suzanne used historical details, not just dates, but conditions on ships, how they were built, the atmosphere and living conditions for emigrants, how the arrangements were made, what happened if they couldn't pay, the seasickness, the storms. All these things painted a setting for the action of the story. If you like historical fiction or Amish Fiction you will love this novel! Or maybe you're like me and you wouldnt think to look twice at an Amish novel, this just might be your chance to give one a chance.

Disclosure:

I received this book free from the publisher through the Revell book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Happy Reading!
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Marina Adair makes me want to MOVE to Sequoia Lake!  Her second book of this series was outstanding!
When nurse Liv moved to Sequoia Lake with her son after the death of her husband, she didn't think she deserved love again.  Ford, who has a HUGE secret is sent 'back' to Sequoia Lake for training with his K-9 Search and Rescue dog.  Finding out that the cute nurse is his neighbor and that his dog and her son have become friends makes it hard to Ford to keep away from the woman he sees as forbidden.
If Ford's secret comes out, Liv surely wouldn't have anything to do with him...or COULD she?  You will fall in love with this series and this couple while reading this book.  I give it two thumbs up!!
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Phoebe's Light starts by showing the severe persecution the Quakers endured when they first came to Massachusetts. This led to a small group leaving the mainland for a small island they called Nantucket.

Generations later, we meet Phoebe Starbuck. She is tired of her landlubber father's losing ways and enamored of two very different men, one a whaler and one a landlubber. Her choice leads to an adventure quite unlike her expectations. She finds three things to help her. Her faith, the diary of a great-grandmother, and the faithfulness of a good friend.

This story includes some very sobering moments. I was thankful to find that Suzanne Woods Fisher lightened some of those with a great and timely sense of humor.

This is a novel of dual timelines that fit together perfectly at the end. This was one of the best-woven tie-ins I've seen in this genre. With this book, Suzanne Woods Fisher is cementing her place in my list of favorite authors. I cannot wait for the next installment!
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I loved this book. Suzanne is a great female humorist. By that I mean that she tells a story with DEPTH in a witty way. Her writing is as self-effacing as Jen Lancaster's in "Bitter is the New Black", only less Chicago-y, with more Pacific Northwest, and less dot.com.iness. Suzanne's writing made me feel like I was "right there" with her. It's easy to compare it to "Eat Pray Love" for obvious references to Yoga and a journey to Bali. But, this story is PHRESH.  It's just as gratifying as EPL,only hipper, and with more of an edge. (Without the divorce!
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I always expect a fun read when I pick up a Sandie Bricker book. And I always say "No way she can top the last one!" But I'm thrilled that she proves me wrong with every delightful release, and IF THE SHOE FITS is no exception! I love, love, love this terrific story, these lovable characters, that fantastic writer so much that Sandra D. Bricker has a whole shelf to herself in the bookcase devoted to KEEPERS!