Simple, Luke thinks. Offering apologies is easy. But discovering the lasting effects his careless actions have caused isn't so simple. It's gut-wrenching.
And his list keeps growing. Izzy Miller, beautiful and frustratingly aloof, also boards at Windmill Farm, and Luke's clumsy efforts to befriend her only insult and annoy her. Eager to impress, Luke sets out to prove himself to her by locating her mother. When he does, her identity sends shock waves through Stoney Ridge.
I'll start by saying there is more to this book than meets the eye. You think that is quite a light hearted book but there is a depth and a strength in the message it is being told. The way Luke's true self unfolds in the book is so good, and believable. The lengths he goes too, to make amends has you rooting for him all the way. Will say some of the things he does can be quite funny. I can't say anymore without spoiling the story. I do believe we all probably know a "Hank" in our lives though!!
I'll say if this is the first book you have read by Suzanne, the shock at the end won't be quite as shocking as if you have read prior books in my opinion. Regardless this is a stand alone book you will enjoy either way.
This book is the first book in the "Deacon's Family," series can't wait for the next one to be published in the Fall.
Stars out of 5 : 5 I read this book in a few hours. The underlying message alone made it a good read. It was a good book filled with a lot of lovely characters who you could relate too. You also learned a little about the Amish way of living.
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
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