Autumn Grace, by Marianne Ellis (Review & Giveaway)

5 Stars!

ABOUT THE BOOK -

The oldest of seven daughters, Ruth Schrock has grown up believing that her uncompromising father has never really approved of her independent nature. Though devoted to her community and her faith, she’s always found it difficult to follow the straight and narrow path of a deacon’s daughter. When Ruth is asked to teach in a nearby community, she jumps at the opportunity—feeling that God has given her a chance at a life of meaning.

 Ruth never could have guessed that her new path would lead to Levi Yoder. Handsome Levi is a shy and quiet man. He lives alone and seems most comfortable spending time with the injured animals he rescues and cares for. Ruth and her all-embracing love of life confuse yet captivate Levi. With her school across the road from his farm, the attraction grows—but so do the conflicts. Can these two opposites find a path they can walk together into the future? 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR -

Marianne Ellis, author of Summer Promise, is the pseudonym for two accomplished writers: JoAnn Brown and Cameron Dokey.

Jo Ann Brown has written over ninety books in the romance genre. She currently writes in The Patchwork Mysteries series for Guideposts and Thorndike, and she wrote the novelization for Thomas Kinkade’s The Christmas Cottage for Berkley.  Her interest in the Amish goes back many years when she and her family lived in Pennsylvania not far from Lancaster County.

Cameron Dokey began her writing career in 1994. Since that time she has more than thirty works of fiction to her credit including romances for readers of all ages. Her young adult works have appeared regularly on the ALA most recommended lists. Brown and Dokey also collaborated on the Candace Steele paranormal romance series for Ballantine Books.

Visit her at her website - HERE

MY REVIEW -
This is a beautiful book with a beautiful storyline! The story just flows so nicely you will be half way done and not even know it. There are two things I love to read about - Amish fiction and teachers/schools and this book combines them both.

The character development is excellent. I loved both Ruth and Levi! Ruth, even though Amish, was a strong female character, standing up for herself when needed. She did not let her elders or the school board push her around, but yet remained respectful and obedient. Levi was just a sweetheart of a man! He was very shy and quiet... until he met Ruth who brought him out of his shell.

This is a great little romance - clean and yet very romantic. If you like Amish fiction, I highly recommend this one.
This is the first book I have read by this author. I am so glad I was introduced to her writing. I am sure this book will not be my last!

Thank you so much Berkley for supplying this book for me to read and review!

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