The Amish Midwife's Hope

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CAMERON, BARBARA

THE AMISH MIDWIFE'S HOPE

A midwife gets a second chance at having a family in this first installment of the new Amish romance series -- Hearts of Lancaster County -- from award-winning author Barbara Cameron.

Rebecca Zook has always dreamed of being a midwife. It's a bittersweet occupation for an Amish widow who didn't have children before she lost her true love. Now the only babies she holds are those who will belong to others. But Rebecca is afraid of risking her heart again, afraid that having had a miscarriage when she was married means she can't have more children. 

Samuel Miller is a widower and single father new to Lancaster County. He's drawn to Rebecca but reluctant to date her when he finds out she's a midwife. Her occupation is a reminder that he lost his wife in childbirth. Yet their attraction to each other is strong and they begin dating. But when a terrible storm sweeps the town and Rebecca must help with a difficult birth, will it bring back memories they'd both rather forget?

My Review:

A poignant second chance romance centered around the challenge of trusting God's plans for your future.

It's been three years since I read a novel by Barbara Cameron for some unknown reason (too many books, too little time?) but I'm committed to seeing this series through now and am thrilled to be back on the Cameron bandwagon! Why?

Because...this author knows how to pen an emotional, character-driven story that tugs at my heart.

Because...second chance romance!!! As young as they are, both Rebecca and Samuel have experienced a whole lot of trauma. And, while they are both determined to look to the future, they also have residual hurts that makes it hard to trust in a happily-ever-after. Their internal battles are real and relatable and choked me up a time or two.

Because...Lizzie! A precocious bundle of childish innocence who brightens every scene she's in with her earnest, cheery outlook and enthusiasm for all things boppli! Like, why can't her daed get her one? And if there has to be a mam first, well, Rebecca would suit her just fine, please and thank you. :-)

Because...the midwifery angle. I've been hooked on midwife stories since watching the brilliant BBC drama Call the Midwife and I enjoyed the Amish perspective in this novel. Not nearly as graphic as the TV show but there's something about the sisterhood of woman travailing together to bring new life into the world that stirs something deep in my soul.

So, altogether, a fabulous, entrancing Amish Second Chance Romance!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback OR an ebook copy (you must have an Amazon.com account) -- winner's choice

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Amish Midwife's Hope, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday December 19 2020. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!