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ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: Shelter in the Storm
Series: Johns Mill Amish Romance #1
Author: Laurel Blount
Publisher: Berkley Books
Release Date: May 25, 2021
Genre: Christian Contemporary/Amish Romance
In this moving Amish romance, two broken hearts find hope in each other after a terrible loss.
Unspeakable tragedy strikes the Amish hamlet of Johns Mill when an unstable Englischer opens fire in the Hochstedler's General Store. In the aftermath, and under the media's spotlight, Joseph Hochstedler struggles to hold his shattered family together, drawing unexpected comfort from a faithful childhood friend.
Born with a serious heart defect, optimist Naomi Schrock has always longed to live a life of service. She rolls up her sleeves, determined to help Joseph cope with this terrible crisis. But dare she hope that his friendship will finally deepen into love?
As the media's obsession with the Hochstedler shooting escalates, Joseph and Naomi find themselves caught between tradition and compromise, lingering sorrows and uncertain hopes. And in the end, two people who've already lost far too much must find the courage to trust their hearts one last time.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carol award-winning author Laurel Blount writes captivating romances full of grit and grace—with characters who’ll walk right off the page and into your heart. She lives on a farm in Georgia with her husband, their four fabulous kids, and an assortment of ridiculously spoiled animals. Connect with her at www.laurelblountbooks.com
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My Thoughts
Shelter in the Storm is written by Laurel Blount. This book is book 1 in the Johns Mill Amish Romance series. I have read a few books by this author, and this book is by far my favorite. You will want to make sure that you have a lot of time to read this book for you will not want to put it down.
A troubled English man opens fire on innocent people in Hochstedler’s General Store. This opening scene is emotional and heartbreaking. Joseph Hochstedler is trying to put his life back together after this senseless act of violence. Each member of the family is affected differently. They know that they are supposed to turn the other cheek - but how does that help with the grieving and healing process.
Naomi Schrock who has a heart defect wants to help. She knows that God wants her to live a life of service. However, as she and Joseph continue to weather many storms, her faith in God is tested and strengthened. They stay true to their Amish faith while dealing with so many blows. I enjoyed seeing their interaction throughout the book.
This book contains well written characters, a intriguing (and suspenseful) story line, and is a must read. I can't wait until the next book comes out!
I received a copy of this book through the JustRead Publicity tours - all thoughts are my own.
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Thank you so much, Connie, for featuring Shelter in the Storm here on your wonderful blog! I'm so happy you enjoyed this story--thank you so much for your very kind words!
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