The Letters
August 9th, 2013. Filed under: This & That.The Letters
By Suzanne Woods Fisher
Book one in Suzanne’s brand new series; The Inn at Eagle Hill.
Rose Schrock is a plain woman with a simple plan. Determined to find a way to support her family and pay off her late husband’s debts, she sets to work to convert the basement of her Amish farmhouse into an inn. While her family, especially her cranky mother-in-law, is unhappy with Rose’s big idea, her friend and neighbor, Galen King, supports the decision and he helps with the conversion. As Rose finalizes preparations for visitors, she prays. She asks God to bless each guest who stays at the Inn at Eagle Hill. As the first guest arrives and settles in, Rose is surprised to discover that her entire family is the one who receives the blessings, in the most unexpected ways. And she’s even more surprised when that guest decides to play matchmaker for Galen King.
With her signature plot twists combined with gentle Amish romance, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher invites readers back to Stoney Ridge for fresh stories of simple pleasures despite the complexity of life. Fisher’s tale of God’s providence and provision will delight her fans and create many new ones. Welcome to the Inn at Eagle Hill.
ISLAND BREEZES
Rose has not had an easy life – dead husband, his mother Vera who needs lots of care and is a bit of a harpy on the road to dementia, four children (one of whom is a devious daughter working in a bar and gril), plus a runaway son. She’s also in debt up to her eyeballs.
Will turning Vera’s farmhouse basement into a bed and breakfast fix all Rose’s worries> No, but I might meet some immediate needs.
Her first guests are actually accidental guests who gave her the bed and breakfast idea. Her first true guest came on the spur of the moment to avoid facing some serious issues in her life.
Rose, too, must face her issues as she decides if she wants her next door neighbor to become more than just a friend.
I’ve enjoyed all the books which have taken place at Stoney Ridge and look forward to more stories from The Inn at Eagle Hill. I’m wondering if we’re going to read Dr Charles Stoltz’s story soon. We’ve had hints of it in more than one book now. Also, I’m wondering where does Fern Lapp fit into it?
***A special thank you to litfuse for providing a review copy.***
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Lancaster County Secrets series and the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. She is also the coauthor of a new Amish children’s series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist. She is a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. For more information, please visit suzannewoodsfisher.com and connect with her on Twitter @suzannewfisher.