Discover this heartfelt Amish romance by Carrie Lighte, part of the uplifting Amish of Serenity Ridge series. Can she forgive him when she learns his true identity? Posing as an Amish groundskeeper at Rose Allgyer’s lakeside cabin retreat, Englischer Caleb Miller is determined to clear his brother’s name of theft. But as he’s drawn to Rose’s good nature, the burden of his ruse gets … ruse gets heavier–especially after learning Rose was deceived by her ex-fiancé. Still guarded, will Rose trust Caleb with her heart when she discovers he isn’t who he claims to be?
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Amish of Serenity Ridge:
Book 1: Courting the Amish Nanny
Book 2: The Amish Nurse’s Suitor
Book 3: Her Amish Suitor’s Secret
Book 4: The Amish Widow’s Christmas Hope
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Her Amish Suitor’s Secret by Carrie Lighte has Caleb Miller, an Englischer, taking a job as groundskeeper for the summer at an Amish lakeside camp in Serenity Ridge, Maine. His brother, Ryan has been accused of stealing rare coins from the museum where he worked as an archivist. A flyer sent in the mail to Ryan anonymously pointed them towards the camp. The FBI had not been able to find any evidence, but the camp is surrounded by acres of woodland. Rose Allgyer is running the camp for the summer and, after a recent incident with her former fiancé, she is leery of men. As time passes, Rose and Caleb get to know each other and develop feelings. But Caleb’s deceit stands in their way. Her Amish Suitor’s Secret is the third novel in Amish of Serenity Ridge. It can be read on its own for those new to the series (like me). I thought Her Amish Suitor’s Secret was well-written with interesting characters. I liked Rose and Caleb. It was fun watching them get to know each other after a bumpy beginning. There is humor sprinkled throughout out the book. The mystery of the coin was more of a side story than the primary focus. I like how the book ended. I now want to read the other two novels in Amish of Serenity Ridge series. Her Amish Suitor’s Secret is a sweet, relaxing tale which is the type of book you want at the end of the long, stressful day.
A heartfelt and wholesome journey to find your true north, both spiritually and romantically, against the odds and circumstances.
The world the author has created is delightful, engaging, and just so charmingly accepting I wanted to linger in. I started this book rather late in the evening, thinking I read just a bit – one could think I am a rookie reader – and couldn’t put it down.
I love the strong leader type women who know what they want and are willing to work hard to get it. Rose Allgyer is a great example of that, the fact that she is Amish just added to her charm and wit. How she runs the campground in the absence of her uncle and aunt, how she deals with the help, with the community, and with the Englischers, she has strength, sharpness, kindness, forgiveness, and flexibility as much as drive.
Even though Caleb Miller was only pretending to be Amish for his brother’s sake, he fit into the community, with the customs and culture well. His journey to open his heart to faith and God again was touching, his struggles with honoring the community and honoring his brother’s wish mark his growth as a man of faith and dignity.
Caleb and Rose weight each other’s worth as their first meet, the banter and bond between them made me smile as they tackle the needs of their guests.
The quest for the coins to clear Caleb’s brother’s name and the secret Caleb is guarding add intrigue and tension to the storyline, spicing it up.
A warm, sweet, and clean faith-based romance that inspired, entertained and captivated. Such a lovely story, a perfect read full of sunshiny memories of the warm summer days for the rainy autumn eves.
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side
As a new fan of Amish fiction, I really enjoyed this sweet and well-paced book. Although this is the third book in a series, I had no problems reading it as a standalone. The basic plot is one about deception, trust and forgiveness. Caleb Miller is an Englischer who comes to a little Amish lakeside camp in Maine in order to find some stolen coins and clear his brother of theft. There he plans to work as a groundskeeper and handyman while he searches for the coins. He meets Rose Allgyer, the niece of the owners, who has taken over the responsibility of the camp for the summer while her aunt and uncle seek medical treatment. Rose is prickly like a thorn and Caleb has an endearing personality that is hard not to like. I really enjoyed the interaction between these two main characters who were from two different worlds. Rose suspects that Caleb is hiding a secret and is not easily persuaded to enjoy his attentions since she recently had her heart broken. Nevertheless, the courtship between the two is engaging and so sweet! There is strong character development that led me to easily like the family and enjoy Caleb’s attempts to fit in there. I have never read this author’s books before, but I did enjoy this one so much that I will definitely look for her books in the future. Fans of pleasant, clean Amish fiction will enjoy this book!
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How far do you go to help your brother? Caleb Miller is doing just that and you wonder if he will be found out? He is a college professor and is going to Maine to pose as an Amish man, wow, well considering he is fluent in German, but it would seem hard to be something he isn’t, but we get to see him give it a try and also find the coins to help his brother.
We also meet Rose who is trying to put her own life back together, and it seems is a talented backer and cook. We also are there when these two meet, and it wasn’t pretty, but I did have a few chuckles.
This is a sweet read, and you will have to get the book to see how it all comes out, and if these two people from different world can form any type of relationship!
You will be quickly page turning for answers here, and when the last page was turned I found myself wanting more!
I received this book through Harlequin Love Inspired Tour, and was not required to give a positive review.
Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary copy for the purpose of reading and reviewing Her Amish Suitor’s Secret by Carrie Lighte prior to publication. My opinions are my own and no one has influenced them.
Her Amish Suitor’s Secret is a well written Amish fiction with engaging characters and a plot that will touch your heart. The pacing kept me engaged from the first page to the last. There’s a bit of a mystery too.
Rose Allgyer’s character is just what I expect with an Amish heroine, mostly. She’s dedicated to her faith and family. However, she’s not looking for a suitor or husband after the rough breakup with the last man who courted her. She’s determined to save enough money to start her own business.
Caleb Miller is not the typical Amish hero. First, he’s an Englischer impersonating as an Amish man. Since he is fluent in German, he pulls it off. Since his fake image is necessary to save his brother from prison, he must succeed and find the culprits that will prove his brother’s innocence. I enjoyed his character and could feel his desperation.
The romance between Rose and Caleb is a slow build, typical of an Amish romance. While I liked both characters, I didn’t feel a powerful connection between them. Although I wanted them to find their happy ending.
If you enjoy Amish fiction with a strong spiritual message and an intriguing mystery to solve, then you will like Her Amish Suitor’s Secret. This is the third book in this series, but this novel and easily a stand-alone read. Happy reading!
Amish fiction isn’t something I read regularly, and I’m really not sure why. I usually enjoy the read, and it makes for a relaxing way to spend an afternoon or evening, and Her Amish Suitor’s Secret certainly fell into that category. The book is well written, and the story moves at a good pace. This is the third in the series, but it does work as a standalone – at least it as far as I could tell. I didn’t feel like I was missing any key details from not having read the first two books. I do think I’ll be checking out those first two books based on my experience with this one. The characters are interesting, and the author does a great job of bringing out the emotions of the story. I know I spent a good deal of time worrying for Caleb. Carrie Lighte is new to me, but she’s firmly on my radar after reading this engaging story. I’d say anyone who enjoys Amish fiction will like this one, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking to broaden their horizons.