For a proper young Amish widow struggling to begin again, encountering her reckless first love will test her forgiveness, resolve—and heart . . . Overwhelmed by grief and tending twin baby daughters, Rosmanda Lapp is without options. She still blames her brother-in-law, Levi, for her husband’s accidental death—but she and her aging in-laws need him to keep their farm going. Yet as Levi takes on … as Levi takes on his responsibilities with a new determination and steadiness, she can’t help but regret that she chose his serious-minded brother over him. For Levi is still very much the passionate man she loved—and Rosmanda now has even more reasons to keep him at arm’s length . . .
Levi can’t blame Rosmanda for staying clear of him. He has mistakes to make up for and must finally do right by his parents. Still, he never got over his brother stealing Rosmanda away. And he can’t deny the feelings that even now tempt them back to each other. And when a mistake from her past threatens her reputation, Levi will do whatever it takes to help her—and trust that faith and courage will at last help them claim a future together . . .
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I thought this story was very good. I enjoyed the characters and was swept in quickly. Unfortunately parts of this book had too much sizzling romance for this reader and I felt uncomfortable with it. It’s a me thing and that’s why I sometimes think books should be rated.
Wonderful characters & story!!
I enjoyed it, it was a good book
Too graffiti. Nonetheless clean read I’d expect from a Amish type book. Couldn’t even finish it
Thursday’s Bride by Patricia Johns
Join Rosmanda aka Rosie on a ride that is full of soul searching. Rosie has struggled to live a life of a proper Amish wife, mother, woman and now widow. She has lost so much of herself trying to be proper and perfect. Levi has made so many mistakes, bad choices and alcohol have nearly destroyed him. But he is on the road to recovery. Can she let go in order to marry her true love. There journey is a sweet one of faith and trusting when it’s hard. Patricia Johns has done a fantastic job of telling Rosie and Levi’s story. It is a five star, well written, fast paced read.
This is a well written book that holds your attention. It’s a wonderful story about forgiveness and second chances. This book was a wonderful read that will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. Thank you Kensington Books/Zebra via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Rosmanda and Levi are trust back together after years without seeing each other and have to deal with their feelings for each other. Will they find a happy ending this time around?
Thursday’s Bride by Patricia Johns is a sweet, heartwarming Amish novel. Rosmanda Lapp moved to Abundance, Pennsylvania from her hometown after a scandal ruined her chances at marriage. She was attracted to the charming and rebellious Levi Lapp, but he was not the proper Amish man she came to marry. When Levi’s older brother, Wayne proposes to Rosmanda, she accepts because he is a respectable Amish man (aka boring but kind). Rosmanda is a now a widow with twin daughters who lives with her in laws. Levi is needed to help with the farm work, so he returns home knowing that Rosmanda blames him for Wayne’s death. Disagreements begin immediately, but they need to find a way to be friends for the sake of the family and their community. There is a definite attraction between Levi and Rosmanda. The sparks fly between them especially when they are disagreeing. I thought Thursday’s Bride was well-written with developed characters. The story is told from Levi and Rosmanda’s point-of-views. It switches between them which allows readers to see things from each of their perspectives. I always find that intriguing because men and women see things differently. I liked the characters in this story. They were fleshed out and brought to life which made them feel real to me. We get to see what it is like for a widow to live with her in laws and the importance of community. Rosmanda felt like she was a burden to the Lapps. She wants to earn money, but it is not easy with twin girls to raise. I enjoyed the description of Rosmanda’s beautiful mourning quilt. After the death of a loved one, you want life to stop so you can grieve. Unfortunately, the world continues moving. Chores must be done, children taken care of, food prepared, and so much more. You continue to grieve while trying to move through each day as we see with Rosmanda. The Amish world is very different from our own. They cannot just think about themselves when making a decision. They must think how it will affect their community. A reputation can easily be tarnished at a young age. Levi and Rosmanda struggle to overcome the past and move forward with their lives. Their interactions were electric at times. I enjoyed following their journey in Thursday’s Bride. The ending was special and left me smiling. There is a preview of Patricia John’s next novel, Jeb’s Wife at the end. Thursday’s Bride focuses on forgiveness, faith and second chances. Patricia Johns provided an appealing Amish story that will keep you engaged from beginning to end. Thursday’s Bride is a heartening Amish novel with toddling twins, a headstrong horse, a cute calf, secret sins, rapid rumors, and finding forgiveness.
Enjoyed this Amish book. The story is about Rosmanda Lapp who had a reckless first love which caused a lot of talk. She leaves her home to love with her Aunt in another town. She meets Levi who her Aunt warns her about. She marries his brother Wayne. After a accident Rosmanda blames Levi for the death of her husband. She is struggling living with her in- laws and her twins. Levi moves back to the farm to help his aging father and feelings start to arouse. It is a story of soul searching and forgiveness. Trying to make proper choices and going on in life. Nice story and good characters
4.5 Stars
Thursday’s Bride by Patricia Johns is a sweet and touching Amish romance. It follows the love story of Rosmanda and Levi. Rosmanda moved to Abundance, Pennsylvania to live with her aunt after a scandal in her community ruined her chances of finding a husband. When she met Levi Lapp, there was an immediate connection between them and it didn’t take long for them to fall in love with each other. But the rebellious Levi was far from the proper Amish husband that Rosmanda needed to repair her reputation. So when Levi’s far more suitable older brother, Wayne, asked her to marry him instead, she accepted his proposal and has never looked back.
Rosmanda, now a mother of twin baby girls and widowed, blames Levi for her husband’s tragic death. When he moves back home to help her aging in-laws, will they confront the past? And can they have a future together?
The author’s writing style pulled me in right from the start and kept me engaged until the end. I enjoyed reading about Amish daily life and the characters were well-written.
Forgiveness and second chances are the main themes in this heartwarming story. Readers will fall in love with the characters of Rosmanda and Levi and cheer them on as they overcome their problems and struggles and learn to forgive themselves and each other. I loved their interactions and their journey to a happy ending really touched my heart. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
I received an ARC from Kensington Books through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Patricia Johns has done it again. You will be pulled into this Amish families life and want to fix it for them. We all no the one we loved and lost, usually it was always for the better. You can feel the pain that Rosmanda feels both for the love of her husband and for the girl she was at 16. This books shows us that the mistakes we make in the past, don’t have to be the mistakes we drag into the future.