1. The Haven, Stoney Ridge Seasons Series #2
    Suzanne Woods Fisher
    Revell / 2012 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Its About Time Mamaw
    Cleveland, Texas
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The Haven, Stoney Ridge Seasons Series #2
    August 27, 2012
    Its About Time Mamaw
    Cleveland, Texas
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Sadie Lapp returns home to Stoney Ridge after a long winter visit to Ohio. As she approaches her home there seems to be a large crowd on the road and property. What a wonderful surprise she is told there is a pair of peregrine falcons preparing to nest on their property. Her brother would have loved watching the falcons. As she greets her family it is very apparent she also has a little surprise for them. She isn't sure how they will react to her surprise, especially Gideon Smucker whom she has been in love with since childhood.

    She also finds out there is a newcomer to her home. Will Stolz is a handsome Englischer and college student. He has been assigned by the Game Warden to log all the activity of the endangered peregrine falcons nesting. The best way for him to do that was to stay in the small cabin that is on their property so he would have easy access the the falcons.

    As Sadie gets settled in she is surprised as to how easy it is to talk with Will. When I say with I mean he actually talks to her. Will has also proven to be a big help with her little surprise. She has never had this kind of friendship with Gideon. Now she is reevaluating her relationship with Gideon. It seems Sadie is not the only person in Stoney Ridge that is reevaluating their lives and the need of companionship with someone to share their lives with.

    The author never fails to write from her heart and soul. She writes of the importance of prayer, faith and hope in God's Plan. She emphasizes self esteem in one's self, forgiveness and repentance. Then there is the big issue of gossiping and the the damage and pain it has on everyone. The author reveals a good approach to the sin of gossiping.

    I really like this excerpt from the discussions questions:

    What is the difference between sharing information and spreading gossip? The Amish proverb might help: "There is a vast difference between putting your nose in other people's business and putting your heart in other people's problems."

    I highly recommend this book.

    Disclosure

    I received a copy of this book from Litfuse/Revell/Baker Publishing for review. I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my own opinion.
  2. MaureenT
    Syracuse NY
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The Haven
    August 22, 2012
    MaureenT
    Syracuse NY
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This book continues where The Keeper left off...I recommend you read that book...but you can read this one alone. Enough facts are given to make this a great read.

    Sadie Lapp arrives home to see people all over her farm. She is a quiet soul and does not like attention. When Mary Kate sees her, the rest of the family do too. We find that Sadie is not alone, she has brought a basket with a baby in it??

    M K does what Mary Kate does best and starts the Amish Grapevine going. Poor Sadie is beside herself, but she does not want to part with the baby.

    Also new to the farm is Will Stolfz...he is there to help on the farm, and to watch the Falcons, which look like they are going to nest. Hence the many people on the farm...looking to see these rare birds.

    Gid Smucker has loved Sadie forever, and is thrilled to have her home, but does Sadie still have the same feelings for him?

    This one has a lot of questions being asked, and it finished with more questions.

    Will Sadie be shunned? Does she choose Will or Gid, also will Amos declare his feelings for Fern? or will Ira win her heart?

    Don't miss this book, you will wish it would never end..a real page turner. Enjoy....and then pray for the next book to be out soon!!

    I received this book from Litfuse Publicity Tours, and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.
  3. amyrjoy
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    lovely, original story!
    August 18, 2012
    amyrjoy
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This book will be on my favorites shelf- The Haven, book 2 in Suzanne Woods Fisher's series, the Stoney Ridge Series. I enjoyed this book even more than the first. Fisher's writing is exquisitely perfected and I find myself totally engrossed in her tales. I love that these books are not "cookie cutter" romances, or "Amish." It's very pleasant to read fiction like this.

    Sadie was a unique character. I really found so many things about her that were unusual but sweet, challenging and hopeful. So her story went....I was on the edge of my seat wanting to know about her relationship with the two boys in her life, and how various secondary characters turned out. VERY good book. I COMPLETELY recommend this! Five stars!

    Thank you to Revel/Baker Publishing Group for the complimentary copy in return for an original review!
  4. Christianfictionaddiction
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A fabulous addition to the series
    August 17, 2012
    Christianfictionaddiction
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Well, once again Suzanne Woods Fisher is to blame for causing me to stay up way too late at night to finish one of her books!

    As the clock ticked past midnight, I truly tried to walk away from Sadie's story but just had to reach the end. The Amish family at Stoney Ridge may very well be one of my favourite family of characters to come along in some time. I simply can't get enough of reading about their adventures and seeing their unique perspectives on life. Sadie is a wonderful character who I felt like cheering for as she grew to become comfortable in her own skin, and discovered that God uniquely gifted her and she's able to do more than she even dreamed of. The scene where she boldly helps an older Amish lady let go of her bitterness and discover anew the power of forgiveness was a powerful one indeed. And who ever thought she'd catch the attention of not one but two men interested in her? The resulting tension results in some hilarious scenes!

    Fisher's writing continues to be filled with both humour and deep emotion, with smooth flowing words and plenty of action to keep the scenes moving. It is truly Amish fiction at its best, and I award this book 5 out of 5 stars. I can't wait for the final book in the series, The Lesson, featuring one of my favourite characters (M.K.), coming January 2013!!

    Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
  5. sunny island breezes
    a sunny island
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    August 16, 2012
    sunny island breezes
    a sunny island
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I don't know how I wanted this book to end, but it didn't end the way I wanted.

    Sadie comes home to find her drive and surroundings filled with a whole passel of people.

    Two birds spotted on the family's grounds lead to numerous adventures. The fact that she returned with a tiny baby does not increase the family's level of serenity either.

    Sadie came home to two men in her life - one Amish, one not. There's more than one love story in this book. Then there's mystery and dark undercurrents, al well.

    This was a good follow-up to The Keeper, but it's a very good stand alone read. There's still more stories in the Stoney Ridge Seasons series. I'm looking forward to the next.
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