THE FARM STAND
Salina Petersheim runs her own produce booth at the Amish market and has been dating Josiah for almost a year now. Her religious parents approve of community member Josiah, but to Salina, he feels more like a friend than a boyfriend. Then Will Zimmerman, a Mennonite chef who runs a local restaurant, comes along. He wants Salina to supply the produce for his restaurant, and as they forge a business relationship, they find themselves falling in love -- even as they feel stuck in their current relationships. Will they follow their hearts or bow to the pressure of family? Or will God provide a surprising new road for them?
An Amish Marketplace Novel
My Review:
Mercy, but I'm having a hard time keeping up with all of Amy Clipston's releases so I'm leaping into her Amish Marketplace series mid-stride.
The Farm Stand is book two and it reads wunderbaar well as a standalone, once you get the cousins straight. :-) The series centers around four cousins who all have stalls in an Amish market and there's a great sisterly connection that shines through in this book (and I'm guessing all the others.) Love the teasing and heartfelt talks...even the tough love ones. :-) These four cousins make a great support network and this time round it's Salina who needs it most.
I'm usually not fond of romances where one (or both) of the protagonists are already in a relationship but I am completely enamored with Salina and Will's story despite the fact that they are both dating other people. Clipston does a great job of portraying their circumstances in a compassionate light and I found myself totally fascinated as their drama unfolds!
And the angst is plentiful -- but it's also accompanied with enough lighthearted moments to strike a delicious balance. As well as the tummy-flipping excitement that comes with discovering true love! The perfect escape read for these long, COVID riddled wintry days!
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Farm Stand, 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 winners announced on Saturday January 30 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
I love Amy's books and so looking forward to reading this one. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
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She has so many new ones coming out! Three in the spring -- March, April and May I think. Lots of great reading ahead of us. Good luck, Wendy!
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It always is when Amy Clipston is the author. Good luck, Melanie!
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I love the farmer's market setting. Good luck, Jana Leah!
DeleteIt's been too long since I read an Amy Clipston book! I'm going to have to see if they have any at my library.
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DeleteI love a good Amish Read
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I do too. Good luck, Linda!
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DeleteSounds like another good installment in this series. I read and quite enjoyed the first book, particularly the turbulent relationship with the hero. Thanks!
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Oh No! What annoys you? Inaccuracies? There's a huge selection of Amish books out there right now but Amy Clipston is definitely an author I trust. Good luck, Kaylee!
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DeleteI haven't read the first one yet either. I just can't keep up with all the good books anymore! Amy's books are always good.
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And she has so many coming out at one time -- all traditionally published too. Some novella collections, but still, I don't know how she does it. Good luck, rubynreba!
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ReplyDeleteI have to catch up on that one. Good luck, Lucy!
DeleteAnother fabulous author whose books I can't get enough of. "THE FARM STAND" is on my TBR list and can't wait for the opportunity to read it.
ReplyDeleteAren't you glad we have reading during these stressful times! It makes me wonder what folks do with all their time that don't read??????
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Yes, reading is a blissful escape to this crazy COVID winter! Good luck, Kay!
DeleteI really enjoy Amy Clipston! It is hard to keep up with her, isn't it? 😊 A good dilemma to have
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Yes -- there's always another Amy Clipston novel headed towards my TBR pile. Good luck, Trixi!
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Good luck, LSA!
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