The first book in Amy Clipston’s beloved Amish Heirloom series—and an ECPA bestseller!“Amish fiction fans will enjoy this story—and want a taste of Veronica’s raspberry pie!” —Publishers WeeklyAfter losing her fiancé in a tragic accident, Veronica Fisher finds solace in the old recipes stored in her mother’s hope chest—and in a special visitor who comes to her bake stand to purchase her … special visitor who comes to her bake stand to purchase her old-fashioned raspberry pies.
Veronica Fisher knows how lucky she is to be marrying her best friend. Seth Lapp is kind, hardworking, and handsome—but most importantly, he loves Veronica.
When an accident on the job steals Seth away from her, a heartbroken Veronica is certain she will never love—or be loved—again. Yet when she discovers a batch of forgotten recipes and opens a bake stand to sell her Mammi’s raspberry pies, Veronica picks up a regular customer who gives her heart pause.
Jason Huyard was with Seth when he lost his life—a memory that haunts him still. So when he seeks out the grieving fiancée to convey his condolences, the last thing he expects—or wants—is to fall in love. Nonetheless, Jason soon finds himself visiting Veronica’s bake stand every week . . . and it’s for more than the raspberry pies.
Now, as Veronica’s heart thaws, Jason can’t bring himself to tell her he was there when Seth died. Can he ever reveal where he was on the day her life derailed? Or will his secret rob them of the second chance at love they both want?
“Clipston delivers another enchanting series starter with a tasty premise, family secrets, and sweet-as-pie romance, offering assurance that true love can happen more than once and second chances are worth fighting for.” —RT Book Reviews, 4½ stars, TOP PICK!
“In the first book in her Amish Heirloom series, Clipston takes readers on a roller-coaster ride through grief, guilt, and anxiety.” —Booklist
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The ending felt like a setup for a sequel. This was an easy read.
Very well written
Long and drawn out, repetitive thought processes by characters, but still a somewhat unique story.
Pleasant story. Nice way to spend an afternoon or two. I wanted to jump in the story and live a simple pleasant life with the characters
Good read. can’t wait to read the other books.
This story was a good read. I enjoyed it and liked the way it was written.
Veronica is madly in love with Seth and heart broken with his unexpected death when he fell while working on the rafters in a shed. Jason was working with him there, but had gone to get some water. When he returned, Jason saw Seth lying on the floor, and blamed himself for not being there for him. Veronica thought she and Seth were going to wed in November and went into mourning for Seth. After some time passed, Veronica started cleaning everything in sight to free her mind. This is how she discovered the Raspberry Pie Recipe of her grandmother’s in a locked box in the attic. Veronica begins baking pies and other things and selling them in a small stand at the end of the driveway. One day Jason and his brother stop to buy pies for their mother and Jason recognizes Veronica as his friend’s girl. He uses knowledge from Seth talking about her to court her.
Jason is burdened beyond just losing a friend and falling for his girl. There are secrets, that they must share. They must confess their secrets and then try to look forward to a future together.
I REALLY ENJOYED READING THIS BOOK
Great book
Loved it
enjoyed, would recommend
Sweet, quick summer read.
An interesting look into the Amish.
Love books about the Amish
I did not like the book. What kind of person would be looking for a new boy friend so soon after her fiancé died? And then not even know where he lived or worked. Dumb girl. Would not recommend.
I found the characters realistic and interesting. The subject of grief and grieving was handled very well. I immediately ordered the 2nd book in the series as I really enjoyed this story.
This was a great read! Very realistic and heartwarming!!
Predictable, no plot, boring
A little slow moving but nice ending.
Couldn’t put this book down