Return to Lancaster CountyLove blooms in the Amish Seasons series Widowed single mother Ava Jane Graber can’t believe her eyes. Her first love is back in Lancaster County. Years ago, Jeremiah did the unthinkable: left the Amish–and her–for the Navy SEALs. Now the prodigal hero wants redemption from his community, his family and from the woman he never forgot. For the ex-soldier, becoming Ava’s … becoming Ava’s husband is his ultimate mission.
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Lenora Worth delivers another amazing book in Their Amish Reunion. A book about an Amish Navy SEAL is certainly something original! Jeremiah is the ultimate tortured hero. His journey to redemption is very touching, as is Ava Jane’s journey to forgiveness. Wonderful characters and a wonderful story.
I truly loved this inspirational romance novel. I have long been a fan of Amish Fiction and it is my favorite genre. The Author gives her readers a look into PTSD and how it effects the lives of its victims. The characters were strong in their faith and beliefs as they strived to find forgiveness in their hearts for those who had hurt them in the past. I thought the novel was beautifully written and it touched my heart.
This is a story about a young Amish boy and girl who had known each other since their school years. They had been courting as youths and were in love with each other. Then the young man became influenced by someone else who had a career in the Navy. He broke the young Lady’s heart when he left the Amish faith and ran away to become a Navy seal.
Years later he returned home like a prodigal son and sought forgiveness from the Amish church and the girl he had deserted so many years ago. Only now he is broken inside and physically hurt. He wrestles with flash backs from his years of serving his country as a Navy Seal. Can Ava Jane Graber find it in her heart to forgive this man and trust him again? Can Jeremiah Weaver forgive himself for going against his faith, as conscientious objectors of serving in the armed forces and killing other human beings in an act of war? Can he forgive himself for hurting the only woman he has ever loved the night he walked away from his Amish faith and left her crying alone in the dark?
I recommend this book to all readers of Amish Fiction, Inspirational Romance and fans of the author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. A review was not requested. All opinions expressed here in this review are my own.
I don’t normally read Amish books but Lenora writes great characters, realistic settings, and her books have beautiful covers…
How could he expect true forgiveness from others if he didn’t have the courage to look at himself in the eye and offer forgiveness to the man he’d become?~ pg. 79
Forgiveness is such a powerful tool to free ourselves from self-guilt and shame! It’s a lot harder to forgive ourselves when we know we’ve hurt others in the process. How do you go about reconciling those past mistakes? Jeremiah wrestles with this very thing when it comes to feeling like he’s failed his family and the woman he was to marry years ago. He sets out to prove he’s no longer that old man and strives to make up for those lost years. When all along it’s God who can work in the hearts of those he’s wronged. Finding forgiveness and open arms in the One who can truly heal hearts and lives!
Ava has her own struggles when she knows Jeremiah is back for good. Contending with the fact he left the Amish to become a Navy SEAL and how it conflicted with their faith. She must work through her own feelings to come to accept him as a changed man who relies on the Lord for His strength and his willingness to become part of the community.
I loved that this made me feel all the emotions Ava and Jeremiah felt! There were times when my heart ached for them both and a few times I cried real tears. I could picture everything in my mind and I was so wrapped up in the story! Naturally, the faith elements were alive and well and played a huge part in the story. Faith, forgiveness, redemption, love and a couple of precious children all rolled up into a great start to an Amish series.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book and was under no obligation to leave a positive review. *