In Lisa Jones Baker’s heartwarming series, precious hand-carved chests hold treasured dreams—and bring blessings to a new generation … scholarship to art college. Sketching isn’t a desirable vocation in her community, so Anna does her work in a remote spot by Pebble Creek and stores it in her beautiful hope chest. Only her family’s farmhand, Jesse Beiler, knows her plans—and that’s by accident …
The bishop’s son, Jessie is surprised to discover Anna’s contest entry form. He can’t imagine wanting a life beyond having his own farm and raising a family. Still, he admires Anna’s spirit and promises to keep her secret, despite their differences. Yet the better he and Anna get to know each other, the more they find their personalities—and their hearts—complement one another. With Gott’s guidance, can they forge the futures they desire—together?
“The heart of this romance goes far beyond stereotypes … providing an unusual and welcome level of insight into the characters’ inner lives.”
—Publishers Weekly on Rebecca’s Bouquet, STARRED REVIEW
“A sweet tale. . . . Forgiveness is a key theme, as is the concept that life is a combination of good and bad situations that make us who we are.”
—RT Book Reviews on Annie’s Recipe
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I loved the characters and the sweet story.
I would like more books like this. It kept me wanting to keep reading.
Great series! Love them all.
Different kind of story concerning staying Amish because she was adopted and didn’t find out about her heritage. Until the end. Very entertaining story.
Love at Pebble Creek by Lisa Jones Baker is the fifth Hope Chest of Dreams novel. Anna King loves to sketch, but she keeps it hidden from her family. It is Anna’s dream to study art. One day she sees a flyer for a contest with her dream as the prize. Jessie Beiler, the bishop’s son, discovers that Anna loves to draw, and he promises not to reveal her secret. The spend time together as he works on her family’s farm and they become close. Anna submits her sketch to the contest. If she wins, Anna would leave their community and Jessie. What does the future hold for this pair? Love at Pebble Creek can be a standalone if you have not read the other four novels in this series. I thought the book was easy to read with an interesting premise. I did feel it dragged in a few places. It is easy to guess how Love at Pebble Creek will end when you are about halfway through the story. Love at Pebble is a sweet Amish romance that has Lisa Jones Baker engaging writing. I thought the characters were realistic and developed. I liked getting to know Anna and Jessie. Anna is adopted and naturally curious about her birth mother. Love at Pebble Creek is different from the other books in this series with Anna having desires that are unlike other Amish women. If you are a fan of Amish fiction, then you will enjoy Love at Pebble Creek.
Love At Pebble Creek is one of the best and amazing storylines I’ve read. The unique characters gave me the realistic feeling I was walking along with them in the story. It was a fascinating experience I’ve never felt before. Such a wonderful novel with uncertainty, but relying on their faith with God. This author wrote an awesome book and I highly recommend reading Love At Pebble Creek by Author Lisa Jones Baker.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This review is one hundred percent my opinion.
Being adopted and Amish is something Anna is struggling with. While doing her chores a storm comes up and she is injured while trying to gather the animals into safety. Her parents have sent the bishops son Jesse to check on her and make sure all is good. Jesse finds her injured and helps her into the barn safely. While waiting out the storm she tells him her secret of wanting to enter a contest for art school. Since Amish do not usually attend college it unusual to do. He agrees to keep her secret. During this time they learn a lot about each other and cannot deny being attracted to each other. Jesse encourages Anna to move forward with her dream even if he just wants her to stay. She opens up about being different from others and feeling she is missing something. Her maimm gives her information on her mom that changes her feeling a good bit. Anna and Jesse both learn lessons on life that are important to all people. That things may not always go as we think but, family and love are important to all. I enjoy reading this book and recommend it. I received this book from the publisher for my honest review.
I’ve been enjoying this series, Hope Chest of Dreams. Love at Pebble Creek is Book 5. You can read it as a standalone but read all of them to find out why the hope chest and Pebble Creek are so important.
This story is slightly different than the rest, and slightly different than the typical Amish story, when Anna discovers she is adopted and must deal with the feelings that stirs up, as well as her dream to go to art college. Definitely not an Amish thing to do. Neither is keeping such a secret the Amish thing to do.
The characters in Baker’s story are realistic and deal with true to life situations and feelings. They must learn to follow their hearts and God’s leading for their lives. A heartwarming story, I recommend it to those who enjoy Amish fiction.
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.
Love At Pebble Creek ( Hope Chest Of Dreams #5 )
By: Lsa Jones Baker
Love At Pebble Creek is book five in Hope Chest of Dreams series. I love a good Amish Fiction and this one did not disappoint me. I was drawn in at the start. The story flows smoothly and the characters was well developed. This is Anna and Jessie’s story. Anna has a special talent and no ones knows about it. She wants to know more about her English mother she never knew. She was adopted as a baby by an Amish couple. Being raised as Amish is all she has ever known. She meets Jessie and they become good friends.I really liked both Anna and Jessie . I felt so sorry at times for Anna. There was a few times that i had tears in my eyes.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book, but was not told that I had to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.
Although this is the 5th book in the series it can be read as a standalone. The one character that I recognized from the other books that I have read in the Hope Chest of Dreams series is Old Sam who lovingly crafted each of the hope chests that are so important to the young ladies in the books.
Love at Pebble Creek is the story of Anna King and Jesse Beiler, two young people living in the same community for their entire lives but are as different as can be. He is content with the life he was born into but she is adopted and has a secret desire to explore life outside of the community. I liked Jesse immediately and thought he was the epitome of a true friend, kind and supportive. I genuinely felt bad for Anna as she has questions about her birth mother and why she was put up for adoption but at the same time I admired her desire to pursue her dreams.
Overall, this is a sweet story with characters who will warm your heart and who you root for throughout this novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
This is a well written book that holds your attention. It’s a beautiful story about the important things in life and the pain we have to go through to realize what they are. This book was a joy to read. Thank you Kensington Books via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own
I loved being back in Pebble Creek, and visiting with old friends, and remembering dear Sam, and missing the love, kindness and wisdom he shared with others.
This story is a bit different when an adoptive daughter Anna King, decides she wants to discover her roots, and an old friend, Jessie Beiler, encourages her. Will you see the sparks fly between then?
The author sure gave Jessie a hard part, he is falling in love with Anna, or maybe he has always loved her, but he sees her talent and encourages her dreams. He seems to be between a rock and a hard place.
You hope that a sheltered girl, thinking she can uproot herself and head into the world will realize what she has before she leaves, if only Sam were still here to advise her.
I know how I was rooting, but you will have to read this quick book, and see for yourself!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Zebra, and was not required to give a positive review.
Love At Pebble Creek is an excellent addition to Lisa Jones Baker’s Hope Chest of Dreams series. Lisa is an outstanding author with the ability to “see” into the hearts of her characters and take you there with her. This book was no exception.
Anna King is an Amish maiden with a secret talent. Anna can draw very well and she has a dream of going to Art school and possibly having to become English. Since she is adopted, she knows nothing about her birth mother and wishes to understand why she was given away. Jesse Beiler, the Bishop’s son, has a dream of his on, that being to own his own farm.
As Jesse and Anna grow closer, will their dreams fit into their reality….a future together? All things are possible with God.
Travel again to Pebble Creek and discover a story like no other.
I was given an ARC of the book in exchange for my honest review. As with her other books, Lisa gets an A+.
I gave this book 5 stars just because it’s Lisa Jones Baker. Everytime I read any of her books I’m left feeling full and blessed simply because of the sweet messages that are from the Lord in this book!! Fabulous!!
My heart hurt for Anna since I knew how she felt at times while she found herself.
Like her, I used to draw and quite well too!! Until I layed my pencil down and didn’t pick it up again. I found that if you don’t use the talents that God has sent you, like singing and drawing He can take them away from you like He did me. I believe that He shut those doors and gave me something more special and I’m now playing in an Orchestra.
Many times I wished I was like Jesse who knew what he wanted out of life and went for it with a full vote of confidence. I admired him for that. I wished that I had a good friend here on Earth to confide in and tell my deepest secrets to but I don’t. I do in my heavenly Father and for that I will habe the greatest treasure in Heaven when I get there
I strongly recommend this sweet book to anyone who needs a friend and confident for He is there.
I received a complimentary copy with no compensations received. All opinions are my own!!
It was a really good book! Very intertaining and interesting!