In this heartwarming series from Amy Lillard, three generations of women find the Oklahoma Amish community of Wells Landing a heaven-sent opportunity to take new leaps of faith . . . Wife, widow, mother, and grandmother—sixty-something Nadine Burkhart is everything a sensible Amish woman is supposed to be. She’s moved to Wells Landing to give her daughter-in-law and granddaughter a fresh … granddaughter a fresh start—not herself. So as far as she’s concerned, good-hearted farmer Amos Fisher should find something better to do than try to draw her out, be there when she needs help—and make her believe in love for the first time . . .
A friendly but solitary man, Amos is realizing there’s more to life than work. Although he hasn’t courted in years, Nadine’s honesty makes him long to know her better—and understand her standoffishness. But when everything he tries fails to soften her stubbornness, he’ll just have to trust his heart that real, true, and utterly impractical love will prevail—for a lifetime . . .
Praise for Amy Lillard and her Wells Landing novels
“An inspirational story of romance, faith, and trust . . . will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis.”
—Library Journal
“Fans of inspirational romance will appreciate Lillard’s vivid characters and positive message.”
—Publishers Weekly
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This heartwarming and funny Amish love story shows readers that it’s never too late to find love. Set in the Amish community of Wells Landing, Oklahoma, the story follows Amos Fisher, a sixty-two-year-old bachelor who has never married. When he sees Nadine Burkhart for the first time, he instantly falls in love with her and feels that God wants them to be together. Nadine, a twice-widowed sixty-five-year-old mother and grandmother, thinks Amos is out of his mind, and that she’s too old for romance. Will Amos succeed in winning her heart?
This was a well-written and engaging read, with a vivid setting, well-developed characters, and realistic family relationships. I loved the premise of the story and thought it was refreshing that the story focused on an older couple. The chemistry between Amos and Nadine was wonderful, and some of their interactions had me laughing out loud. I enjoyed watching their romance progress. The conclusion will warm your heart and leave you with a smile on your face. If you’re a fan of this genre, then I highly recommend this wonderful story of love, faith, new beginnings, and not being afraid to get out of your comfort zone and enjoy all that life has to offer.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Romancing Nadine by Amy Lillard lets us see that it is never too late to find love. Nadine Burkhart has been married twice and has no intention of marrying again. Amos Fisher has just returned to Wells Landing, Oklahoma. He sets eyes on Nadine, and it is love at first sight. He feels that God has led him to Nadine. Unfortunately, Nadine is less than receptive to Amos’ overtures. Amos needs to find a way to get past Nadine’s defenses and let her see the joy of being in love. Romancing Nadine is the 10th novel in the Wells Landing series. It can be read as a standalone, but I find it beneficial to have read all the books in the series. I enjoyed reading this sweet, amusing Amish tale. I like returning to Wells Landing to catch up the characters I have come to know and love. Jenna and Buddy are doing well, but Charlotte and Nadine are still worried about her. Nadine is unhappy about turning 65. She does not want a party, gifts, or any sort of acknowledgement. Of course, Nadine should know that her family would not allow the day to go buy without a gathering. We see that Amos’ attentions make Nadine grumpy and prickly. There is a reason for her attitude, but it will take time for Amos to get the information out of Nadine. I thought Romancing Nadine was well-written with steady pacing. The characters are realistic and developed. I liked that the main characters were older (in their 60s). There was good chemistry between Nadine and Amos. I admit to laughing at some of their exchanges. I enjoyed watching their romance progress and the elephant was a great touch. I thought it was fascinating that the older Amish have their own outings and meetings (like the young have youth gatherings). Romancing Nadine is a refreshing and heartwarming Amish story with new beginnings, love, trust, letting go, and faith.
“Romancing Nadine” is an excellent book. I love the characters with their own unique features and the storyline is very entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend for others to read “Romancing Nadine”.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book. This review is one hundred percent my opinion.
Enjoyed relaxing with this book.
This is the latest installment in The Wells Landing Series. Nadine Burkhart is a sixty-something widow, mother, and grandmother and has moved to Wells Landing, Oklahoma for a fresh start with her daughter-in-law, Charlotte, and granddaughter, Jenna. She is a sensible Amish woman content to live out her faith the best she can and support Charlotte and Jenna. Amos Fischer is a good-hearted Amish man that has never married and believes he has found love with Nadine that will last a lifetime; however, he is having a difficult time convincing Nadine that he’s sincere and she needs to take a leap of faith. You will enjoy this inspirational story of hope, faith and learning to let go and live life to the fullest! It is always enjoyable to visit “old friends” in addition to meeting new ones. Each book is stand-alone, and they do not have to be read in any order. However, I suggest starting at the beginning and reading your way through!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and the author. A positive review is not required, and the opinions are my own.
It doesn’t matter what age, lifestyle or even that Amy Lillard writes about it is fantastic. In this story she shows that it is never to late for love and even if you are stubborn and tell God that you have had your love if he deems it to be it will happen. Had anyone else come into Nadines life she would have been able to drive them away but when the man of her dreams (although she refused to believe it) appears and he feels the same way about her then it will just take time. Read this book in one day and truly loved the whole story. Maybe because I am in my 60’s and although I am married to the man of my dreams I have always said I would never marry again. Now I am wondering and decided that instead of tell GOD what I am going to do I better just sit back and wait to see. Only he knows what is written on our page for our life. Thank you Amy for another great story. I received this as an ARC book…
I feel that if things are meant to be they will be even if it’s finding love after 60.
I found this an enjoyable story with some giggles included and I really wanted to shake some sense into Nadine because she couldn’t or wouldn’t look past the end of her nose. Being stubborn/afraid I felt kept her from the joys of life.
I did enjoy seeing her come out of her shell though. I guess finding the right person can do that to you. I eventually started to love her because she’s proof that love can find you no matter how old you are.
Amos is a delightful character and I loved him because he kept up and never did let go of what/whom he wanted.
In some places of this book my heart went out to Amos. Yes, he can be annoying at times but then can’t we all?
There was just something special about him and I found myself rooting for him. ( In some ways, he reminded me of my father in law jack of all trades so to speak). My father in law made the meanest meatballs ever!
I practically drooled over the chocolate because that’s my favorite sweet!
I loved all of the characters in this story but most especially Amos. I loved Amos too, because of his outlook on life. It seemed that he never let nothing get him down except maybe a certain someone. ( I did have an uncle named Amos before he passed away).
An overall wonderful story that can be believable because it can happen even in real life! Especially if God has a hand in it!
My thanks to Kensington and Netgalley for a copy of this awesome book! I really enjoyed it! All opinions are my own!
I absolutely adored this story because it is written by one of my favorite authors. She never disappoints me with her gift for satisfying my need for stories that have faith, unconditional love and inspiring characters. I cheered when I realized this would be about an older woman. Yes I can relate to the character’s age and I felt a calmness come over me as I became acquainted with Nadine.
Nadine has had her share of heartaches in the love department. Can she find a way to allow God to show her that there was someone out there for her? I could tell right away Nadine was going to be hard to crack in the love department. Poor Amos. He has his hands full trying to win Nadine’s heart. As you get older you get set in your ways and Nadine was definitely a stickler for having things her way.
Amos is so kind and patient. Love can do that to a person. You don’t see any faults only the love that you have for that special someone. I wanted to go to Nadine at times and tell her that she was being stubborn and needed to loosen up a bit. The author gives us a few laughs in the story as Nadine and Amos get to know each other. I thought of the awkward moments I had getting to know my husband. The story is a wonderful look at romance through the eyes of the older generation. It is filled with laughs, love and a wonderful ending.
I received a digital copy through the author and Netgalley. The review is my own opinion.
Another Wells Landing book? Yes please, I’ll take it.
Romancing Nadine is the ninth book in the series and I
really hope it continues.
I love the consistency of reading the Wells Landing books and being familiar with the characters and it’s so much fun to get acquainted with the new characters as well.
Should a sixty something Amish widow,mother and grandmother be a sensible woman and leave love to the younger generation?
Farmer Amos Fisher definitely doesn’t think so as he makes himself
available to help her out .
Realizing there is more to life than just working the farm he “conveniently” seems to just time it right and show up wherever Nadine may be.
He longs to break through her shell and draw her out, getting to
know her better.
She thinks it’s quite the ridiculous notion at her age to
have a romantic relationship but can
Amos convince her otherwise?
Fun and entertaining I loved the
interactions between the characters.
Worth a second read!
Published July 28th 2020 by Zebra
I was given a complimentary copy, Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.
” Romancing Nadine was proving to be almost more than his heart could take ‘ Amos Fischer
Amy Lillard’s newest book in her Wells Landing Series is titled Romancing Nadine.
Amos Fischer is a sixty two year old Amish bachelor who finds love for the very first time with sixty five year old Nadine Burkhart, a widow and a grandmother.
Amos believes in his heart that God wants him and Nadine to be together. Nadine, otherwise wants nothing more than a friendship with Amos , because she has experience love twice before.
Amos does all he can to convince Nadine that there is more to their relationship than just being friends.
I found Romancing Nadine to be a story of faith, hope, learning to let go of the past and that you can fall in love no matter what your age is.
I highly recommend for a love story that has no boundaries on how old that you are that you read this heartfelt love story
I was provided with a copy of this book by the author and this is my honest opinion of this special love story
Romancing Nadine
I loved Nadine and Amos’s story. Both in their sixties, Nadine been married before but Amos has not. She is just not sure about doing marriage again at her age.
Romancing Nadine was funny at times. I loved the scenes with the dog. I also enjoyed the painting class. It was such an amazing story, goes to prove we can find love at any age.
I also enjoyed reading more about Jenna and the camel farm. The granddaughter of Nadine.
The Wells Landing Series keeps getting better and better.
I received an advanced copy of the book from the author. This book review is my own opinion.
She’s stubborn. He’s in love. Can it all work out?
I have to admit that I’m quite surprised. Not by the fact that I like the story. Not by Amy Lillard’s wonderful writing. Nope. Not at all. Romancing Nadine is the second story about the Burkhart women and features a grandmother in her mid-sixties. No, what surprised me was that despite the fact that she’s literally twice my age I connected with Nadine even more than I did her granddaughter, who is much closer to my age, in the previous book. And as a never-married myself I also had some real sympathy with Amos.
Over the years I’ve read quite a few of Amy Lillard’s Amish romances, this is the 10th Wells Landing book for one thing, so I’ve come to expect a lot from her. And she has never disappointed me. Romancing Nadine certainly didn’t. She has a real knack for taking issues that we all face, Amish and Englisher alike, and weaving them into a sweet and entertaining story.
I enjoyed Romancing Nadine, as I’ve enjoyed all of the Wells Landing Romances, and was actually a little surprised at how quickly I finished despite using an e-reader instead of my preferred paperbacks. Ah, well, Amy Lillard’s books are great no matter the format. Anyway, don’t miss this fun and poignant read!
(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)
It was so nice to have a romance between two older people. This proves that even at an older age people can find love. I love how Nadine is reluctant at first but then Amos comes in to her life and shows her that you can find love at any age. I love the characters and did not want to put this book down. I hope there are many more books in this series. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
Amy Lillard’s latest release Romancing Nadine offers a fresh new look at love through the eyes of a senior Amish man, Amos, and a reluctant senior Amish woman, Nadine. Amos has never married but now that he is in his 60’s, he is ready to take the plunge…his intended is grandmother and widow…Nadine. The only issue is that Nadine is not interested in marriage or Amos! Thus begins a comical courtship to win Nadine’s heart and hand.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was great to read about an older couple who is trying to navigate the “courting scene” dominated by the younger crowd. Amos’s antics and Nadine’s rebuffs will have you laughing out loud. A wonderful summer read! I highly recommend it!
Romancing Nadine by Amy Lillard is part of the Wells Landing Series. This is the first one I have read. I plan on reading the previous books..
Nadine is a widow and not looking for love. She is content to continue living with her daughter in law making a fresh start in Oklahoma. Amos has returned to his home after an extended trip visiting his family and spots Nadine at church services and is immediately smitten. Thus starts an uphill battle for him. She doesn’t want to be romanced or does she…….
This is an easy to read, well written Amish romance with wonderful characters and family love.
I was given an ARC by NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review.
Fun and Entertaining
Romancing Nadine is another installment in Amy Lillard’s Wells Landing series. One of the things I love about this series is that each story is unique. Also, it’s fun catching up with characters from the prior books in the series. That being said, although it’s part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.
So, what makes Romancing Nadine unique? For one, Nadine and Amos are not your typical characters found in a story about romance. The reason? Their ages. Both are in their 60’s. It is such a rare occurrence to find a romance story involving characters in this age bracket, and I absolutely loved it! Most stories are about younger characters, but Romancing Nadine reminds us that love has not age limit.
Although Nadine and Amos are both in their 60’s, Nadine has been married twice, while Amos has never been married. And therewith lies the issue. Amos falls in love with Nadine, but has to work long and hard to convince Nadine that she needs to give love another chance and that they are meant to be together. Convincing her is no easy feat, but it is very entertaining.
Watching Nadine and Amos interacting with each other and discovering things about each other was so much fun. One minute I was laughing and the next I wanted to bop Nadine upside the head and knock some sense into her. While I understood her thinking and why she felt the way she did, she could also be very frustrating with how she was with Amos. However, Amos was not one to give up. Through it all Amos kept his trust in God and what he felt God wanted for Nadine and him.
Romancing Nadine isn’t just a romance story. It is fun, entertaining, and has a strong message of faith and how we need to always trust God. It reminds us that romance is ageless and that God has a plan for our life. All we need to do is have faith and trust in Him.
*****I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions and are strictly my own.*****
ROMANCING NADINE is a wonderful continuation of the WELLS LANDING series and it was filled with family, friends, love and romance along with many characters we’ve met before. Jenna and Buddy are involved in this story too but it’s all Nadine and Amos who are are both in their sixties. He’s never married and is looking for love and God has brought him to Nadine. Nadine has been married and widowed twice and feels she’s too old to love again. Even though there’s an attraction between them she fights even their friendship tooth and nail. Set in Oklahoma it’s a wonderful tale of Amish life although their Bishop doesn’t seem to be as strict as some.
Amos is a romantic and goes to his Englischer friends that he used to work with to get suggestions on how to woo Nadine and get her to change her mind about them. All it seems to do is make her dig her heels in more firmly, or does it since Nadine can’t make up her mind? It was interesting to watch their interactions and disheartening to see the fight and roadblocks Nadine kept putting up even though she was always looking for him and missed him when he wasn’t there. Amos let his feelings show but how often can one man be shot down? Nadine’s daughter in law’s new puppy, Goldie, is quite rambunctious and gets into a lot of trouble. Is a pet the answer for Amos as well?
There are multiple stories going on and they are seamlessly woven together. The camels were back as were church Sundays, the local restaurant and bakery, and different events that the seniors participated in. There are some loose ends even with the epilogue that gives us the happily ever after. This is the ninth book in the series and I hope there will be more. It has a nice cover and it was interesting to read a story with older main characters who are my age.
Ms. Lillard is one of my go to authors. I love her Amish romances and have enjoyed her Amish mystery series too. I look forward to reading what she pens next.
Romancing Nadine is a sweet addition to the Wells Landing series. It can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel or as a continuing part of the series.
I liked seeing this relationship between Nadine and Amos slowly blossom. Even as Nadine worked hard to keep her heart distanced from Amos, he was determined to win it. Nadine had one excuse after another for why they shouldn’t fall in love at their ages. I loved Amos’ perseverance, and really felt for him whenever he began to wonder if Nadine would ever allow love to grow between them. These two characters were really likable and this was a fun love story to read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
I enjoy taking trips to Wells Landing, a small community of both Amish and English. This trip I got to visit with Amos and Nadine. They were such a sweet pair. Senior citizens no less. Nadine had just had a birthday and turned 65. I could certainly relate because I’m 66. She got up every morning with her aches and pains and her woe is me as she looked in the mirror and noticed all her facial wrinkles. Being a widow, twice, she had no interest in men or romance.
Now I found it interesting that Amos was 61 and never had been married. He even had a long gray bread, which I thought only married men in the Amish grew. Amos was so much fun and seemingly pretty laid back. When he saw Nadine for the first time after a church service he fell instantly in love. He eventually told Nadine that God had whispered to him that she was the one for him. No matter what he said or tried to do she would have no part of anything to do with romance.
They were such a fun couple to learn about. I loved their adventures. As a matter of fact I enjoyed visiting with all the characters and even throwing a ball with a puppy and a rescue dog.
It was refreshing to read a book about senior adults “dating” and getting to know one another. Older adults often find love too, it’s not just for young people, even though Nadine would disagree. We never know what God has planned for us, we just have to have open minds as we live and learn.
I received a complimentary ebook from the author but was not required to write a review.
I loved this book, at times it had me laughing out loud, and I enjoyed the concept of an older couple. Now I’m familiar with most of the characters in this story, I have read all of the previous books! That being said this can be read along, there are several updates throughout!
Amos and Nadine, a sweet older couple, but not according to Nadine, she just wants friendship. Amos is a sixty plus old confirmed bachelor, and feels that God calling him to marry Nadine. Somehow Nadine didn’t get the message, or is refusing to listen.
This is a really fun read, and I hated for the book to end, and hopefully we will be back soon in Wells Landing and with this group of characters!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kensington, and was not required to give a positive review.