Monday, January 20, 2025

Review - B is for Bonnet

Title:   B is for Bonnet
Author:  Shelley Shepard Gray
Publisher:  Kensington
Series:  Amish ABCs #2
Genre:   Romance
Format:  Kindle ARC 
No. of Pages:  288
Date of Publication:   January 21, 2125
My Rating:   5 Stars 

DESCRIPTION:

In this heartwarming and inspiring new series from the beloved New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, four English-raised siblings take a genuine leap of faith when they return to their grandparents’ rural Ohio community with a plan to become Amish—and one by one, discover more about themselves, and about love, than they ever expected. For fans of Amish romance and wholesome fiction.

Raised by their divorced, lapsed-Amish father and English mother, siblings Jonny, Martin, Kelsey, and Beth can't wait to reinvent their lives. The four don't have much in common, but they long for the stable sense of family they felt when visiting their Old Order grandparents, Josiah and Sylvia Schrock, in peaceful Holmes County, Ohio. And the Schrocks couldn't be more surprised when the grandkids want to try living with them—and joining their faith . . .

When Jonny hears startling news about his health, he knows it's past time to change his life. Quitting college, he unexpectedly finds the fulfilling job of his dreams. And he's instantly smitten with cafe owner Treva Hershberger, whose baked goods are as warm and delicious as her lively personality. But no matter how hard Jonny tries, he can't seem to get past her secret sadness and distrust. Can he prove that his feelings for her are for real—and forever—in time?

A bad breakup left Treva heartbroken—and resolved to be independent without relying on anyone ever again. Exhausted from pouring everything she's got into her cafe, she’s stunned by Jonny’s easygoing ways—and drawn to his optimistic nature. But when she thinks his real interest is in becoming Amish, she's even more determined to stay focused—and keep her heart safe . . .

Soon, deep secrets and hidden family truths will test Jonny and Treva in unexpected ways. And with help from his warm-hearted grandparents, he and Treva might gain the happiness they secretly long for—with each other.


MY THOUGHTS:

Jonny, the youngest of four siblings, decided to become Amish, following in their grandparents’ footsteps. The Schrock siblings—Martin, Kelsey, Beth, and Jonny—had previously approached their Amish grandparents with a request to live with them while they underwent life changes.

Amidst his journey of reinvention, Johnny recently faced a minor health scare. As he works to improve his well-being, he starts a job at a bike shop. He soon meets baker Treva Hershberger, and they instantly connect. However, Treva has had a past heartbreak and is hesitant to get involved with anyone.

I particularly enjoyed Jonny’s genuine desire to become Plain again for the right reasons, not just because it was a shared agreement with his siblings. This delightful second book in a heartwarming series is further enhanced by a bonus love story. 

Many thanks to Kensington and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 

Shelley Shepard Gray is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award, and a two-time HOLT Medallion winner. She lives in southern Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail.

Photo credit: Dianne Bomar

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