1. Love Still Stands, New Hope Amish Series #1
    Kelly Irvin
    Harvest House Publishers / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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    4.7 out of 5 stars for Love Still Stands, New Hope Amish Series #1. View reviews of this product. 10 Reviews
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  1. GingerS219
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    renewed my love of Amish romance
    October 16, 2013
    GingerS219
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I connected with Bethel immediately--a long car trip stuck between two car-seats equals discomfort for even the most able-bodied. From there on, it was easy to see and feel everything through her eyes.

    Kelly Irvin made reading Love Still Stands so enjoyable, I just didn't want to put it down. I went so far as to get up more than an hour before my normal wake-up time because I couldn't get the story out of my head. :)

    Bethel's struggle in a new place came to life on the pages, as did the other characters'.

    To be honest, before reading this story, I was reluctant to read "another" Amish novel, but this one was so different and refreshing, it has encouraged me to continue reading in this genre.

    ***I received this book from the author/publisher for the purpose of review. The above is my honest opinion.***
  2. Maria
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    February 24, 2013
    Maria
    Love Still Stands by Kelly Irvin is the first in The New Hope Amish series. I really enjoyed this book especially since the main character has a disability. It's refreshing to read about people suffering from a health problem, seeing how they handle it, and actually falling in love!

    Bethel Graber moves with her sister's family to a new town that has plenty of land to farm. She is expected to help her around the house and with her five kids. There's one problem, though. Bethel was injured when a storm tore up the schoolhouse in their hometown and the stove and some desks landed on top of her. She uses crutches and her legs drag behind her. Having such a problem is particularly difficult when you are Amish because everything you do is so labor intensive! But Bethel is determined to get better so she can help her sister and get back to teaching. She starts physical therapy and meets some other people there in the support group that she can relate to.

    Elijah Christner drives Bethel to and from therapy every week. He likes Bethel and wants to help her, but she doesn't want any help. Elijah is confused and hurt by that, but still tries to find a way that they can get together. Will Bethel realize he loves her for who she is and not out of pity for her?

    The Amish are faced with prejudice as they struggle to carve a new community in New Hope. Will the townspeople learn they have nothing to fear from them? Or will they have to move again?

    I really liked this book! It was my first book by this author, but definitely not my last! It won't be out for another few months so definitely put a reminder up or preorder it! It's worth the wait!

    I was given this book free as long as I review it.
  3. MaryAnn
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    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Amish faith is tested again
    January 16, 2014
    MaryAnn
    OR
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    The storyline begun in The Bliss Creek Amish series continues in Love Still Stands. Bethel Graber, an injured former teacher, struggles to maneuver with crutches and help her sister Leah's family in their new settlement at New Hope, Missouri. Unfortunately the town isn't as welcoming as its name. This outer turmoil seems to reflect the inner family conflict as Leah attempts to deal with homesickness and depression along with her five active children. Leah has been like a second mother to Bethel, albeit a demanding one. How can Bethel help her sister cope?

    Will Bethel find understanding and acceptance of her limitations? Can she ever teach again and handle all the responsibilities that entails? Will she ever be loved by a husband? Will she be able to bear children and care for them? I hope the series continues and answers more of these questions as God's plan for Bethel and New Hope unfolds.
  4. weatherlover1
    U.P Mi
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: Female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Good Book
    October 20, 2013
    weatherlover1
    U.P Mi
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    Love Still Stands is the first book of the spin-off series following The Bliss Creek Amish. We follow Luke and his wife Leah as they move along with Bethel who is Leah's sister to New Hope Missouri. A few other families have moved as well as they plan to start a new settlement. Bethel is still recovering from the tornado that left her badly injured. She now has to figure out what God wants for her as she is not married and can no longer be a school teacher due to her injuries.

    Elijah has also moved to New Hope and after years of taking care of his parents he is now helping his brother farm and hoping to start a family of his own if he can find a wife. Bethel fears she can't be a whole wife and does not want Elijah to feel sorry for her. Can they over come the past to face a brighter tomorrow?

    In the Bliss Creek series we see and hear a lot from Luke and Leah but we don't really get to know them. In this book as we follow Bethel and Elijah we also get to know Luke as he gets a voice in this book for the first time. Leah did not have a voice but through Luke we start to understand her and shed some light on her behavior. The first series was kind of dark and sad and this book starts out that way but by the end it feels happier over all.

    What I liked: I really liked that we finally get to hear from Luke and learn more about Leah and why she is such an unhappy person. Both Bethel and Elijah are quite likable and I was cheering for Bethel to understand that even though her legs are not working right she still has a lot to offer and would make a good wife.

    What I did not like: This was a good book but it's still on the dark side. Not as bad as the first series so far but not a touchy-feely kind of read. Not a bad thing at all but not everyone likes books that feel so real to life.

    Overall this was a good book. It deals with a lot of hard issues such as prejudice and depression and the road of recovery after an accident. Even though there were some tough subjects the book did a good job of being upbeat and the ending left me happy with how it turned out. I would strongly suggest you read the Bliss Creek series first as they follow each other and it will make it easier to understand the characters and how they are related etc..
  5. Cindy Loven
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Lots of characters
    October 18, 2013
    Cindy Loven
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    We join some of the folks from Bliss Creek as they start their new life in The New Hope Amish community. If you read the first series (Bliss Creek) you will recognize and remember many of the characters. I enjoyed the book very much. While I am not a huge fan of continuing novels, I do enjoy meeting up with familiar characters. This is not a continuing novel, it will stand alone, but it does help to understand what is going on if you have read the Bliss Creek books.

    I did find myself having to go back and read sections over again, because there are so many characters it can get a bit confusing. That being said, I enjoyed the book, and cried my way through it. There should be a tissue warning at the beginning. My heart broke as Leah dealt with the unknown issues and depression she was dealing with due to postpartum depression. My heart broke for Luke, who tried to understand his wife and balance the responsibilities of being the new bishop for The New Hope community. I wanted to shake Bethel at times, and at times I cried as she tried to figure out what she wanted from life, and what she felt like God wanted from her. This book will make you eager for the next installment of The New Hope Amish. A great story, with a beautiful ending. 4 stars! This book was provided for review purposes only, no payment was received for this review.
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