A midwife and single father have a second chance at the family they’ve always dreamed of in this heartwarming Amish romance from award-winning author Barbara Cameron.
Widow Rebecca Zook adores her work delivering bopplin in her close-knit Amish community, but the young midwife secretly wonders if she’ll ever find love again or have a family of her own. When she meets handsome newcomer … or have a family of her own. When she meets handsome newcomer Samuel Miller, her connection with the widowed single father is immediate-Rebecca even bonds with his sweet little girl. It feels like a perfect match, yet Samuel seems hesitant . . .
In Paradise, Lancaster County, Samuel hoped to find the fresh start he and his dochder need . . . and perhaps a second chance for love. He never imagined he’d discover both so quickly and in one lovely, kind woman. But as Samuel falls for Rebecca, he worries that her job will only remind him of his past heartaches. Rebecca isn’t willing to sacrifice her beloved calling, but she is ready to embrace the future . . . if only Samuel can open his heart once more.
Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary copy of The Amish Midwife’s Hope by Barbara Cameron for the purpose of reading and reviewing prior to publication. My opinions are my own, and no one has influenced them.
The Amish Midwife’s Hope is a heartwarming tale with engaging characters and an intriguing plot involving a widower, his young daughter, and the midwife, who is also widowed. I enjoyed the story because the writing is emotional, and character development is excellent.
Rebecca Zook’s character has all the qualities I enjoy most in Amish fiction. She’s hard working, caring and loves her family. She has been able to move past her loss and embrace her future. I became vested in her character from the start.
Samuel Miller is an interesting hero. There’s no doubt he loves Lizzie and had adapted to caring for her without much support from family. His grief though, has him afraid to move forward and find another wife as his faith dictates he do. My heart hurt for the troubled man throughout the story.
The romance is lovely with all the hallmarks of this genre. It centers on growing affection and friendship between the couple. Lizzie is an intricate part of their relationship and added greatly to the story. I truly wanted Rebecca and Samuel to work through their issues and find their happy ending.
If you enjoy Amish fiction with characters will touch your heart and a plot that has a great message, then you like The Amish Midwife’s Hope. This is the first book I’ve read by Ms. Cameron, and I enjoyed it. Happy reading!
The Amish Midwife’s Hope by Barbara Cameron is the first novel in A Hearts of Lancaster County series. This is an inspiring novel. I thought the story was well-written with developed characters. Rebecca Zook and Samuel Miller were two people who had both lost their spouses in tragic circumstances. They meet and there is an instant spark of attraction between them. You could tell that they were excited at the prospect of a new relationship, but they were also scared. They wonder if it is the right time to move on and should they risk their heart again. It is also exciting because this relationship is different from the one they had with their first spouse. They did not grow up with each other, so they have so much to learn about each other. You could feel the characters emotions. Lizzie, Samuel’s daughter, was a delight. She was precocious and added humor to the story. I liked that we get to see what life is like for an Amish midwife. It is more than delivering healthy babies to happy parents. Emma Graber is someone that needs Rebecca’s help and guidance. I hope we get the rest of her story in a future book. The Amish Midwife’s Hope was an engaging story. I am looking forward to reading The Amish Baby Finds a Home when it comes out next year. The Amish Midwife’s Hope is a poignant novel about life, family, grief, friendship, love, and second chances.
This is the first book in a brand new series by Barbara Cameron. Rebecca is a widow in her community in Lancaster County, Pa. She was married but she lost her husband while he was working the farm. Rebecca isn’t the only one in the community who has lost a spouse. New comer Samuel also lost his spouse. Samuel moved to to Lancaster County from Indiana along with his daughter. Will things happen between Samuel and Rebecca where they could become a couple? You will need to read the book to find out.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was very well written and had wonderful characters. I didn’t want to put it down. It held my attention from beginning to end. I love when a book does that.
I received a copy from Forever(Grand Central Publishing). All opinions are my own.
The Amish Midwife’s Hope by Barbara Cameron
(Hearts of Lancaster County, 1) November 10, 2020
A midwife and single father have a second chance at the family they’ve always dreamed of in this heartwarming Amish romance from award-winning author Barbara Cameron.
Widow Rebecca Zook adores her work delivering bopplin in her close-knit Amish community, but the young midwife secretly wonders if she’ll ever find love again or have a family of her own. When she meets handsome newcomer Samuel Miller, her connection with the widowed single father is immediate-Rebecca even bonds with his sweet little girl. It feels like a perfect match, yet Samuel seems hesitant . . .
In Paradise, Lancaster County, Samuel hoped to find the fresh start he and his dochder need . . . and perhaps a second chance for love. He never imagined he’d discover both so quickly and in one lovely, kind woman. But as Samuel falls for Rebecca, he worries that her job will only remind him of his past heartaches. Rebecca isn’t willing to sacrifice her beloved calling, but she is ready to embrace the future . . . if only Samuel can open his heart once more.
This is Rebecca Zook and Samuel Miller’s story.
Rebecca Zook held the squirming boppli in her arms and decided nothing could possibly be better than being a midwife and helping to bring new life into the world.
She wrapped a blanket around the boppli and gently placed him in his mudder’s arms. “You have a beautiful sohn.”
“Look at him, David,” Lovina whispered as she ran a finger down her kind’s cheek. “So tiny. So perfect.”
Turning, she stared up at Samuel Miller. Then she glanced toward the back of the buggy where his six-year-old dochder, Lizzie, watched her with an expression that was too serious for a kind.
“Nee, danki,” she said. “I’m fine.” “It’s going to rain.”
“I should make it home before then.” But just as she said it, a large, cold drop of water hit her face.
I highly recommend reading.
The Amish Midwife’s Hope by Barbara Cameron is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Barbara Cameron
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Amish widower Samuel Miller and his young daughter move to Pennsylvania for a fresh start after losing his wife and baby in childbirth. Samuel is drawn to widow Rebecca Zook, but pulls away when he learns that Rebecca is a midwife. His precocious daughter Lizzie is also drawn to Rebecca and wants Rebecca as her mother. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher through Netgallery. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. Rebecca is a strong resilient woman with a lot of common sense. It was interesting to experience a little of her life as an Amish midwife. Lizzie is darling. I love reading about her attempts to push Samuel into Rebecca’s path. Samuel is still suffering from his loss. This is a pleasant and sweet Amish romance that I enjoyed reading.
The Amish Midwife’s Hope set in Paradise, Pennsylvania, chronicles the lives of Amish midwife Rebecca Zook and Amish farmer Samuel Miller as they seek to overcome the tragic loss of their spouses, learn to let go of fear, and take a chance on love again. Ms. Cameron is a new author to me, and I like her style. Her characters are well-crafted and endearing. The children Lizzie and Jacob are delightful. The plot flows at a suitable pace with some unexpected twists. The faith element is thoughtfully infused into the narrative. The inclusion of the Amish recipes is a nice touch. I highly recommend this book especially to lovers of Amish fiction and look forward to the second book in the Hearts of Lancaster series.
I received a copy of this book in e-book form from the publisher via netgalley but am under no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.