A Season of Love by Amy Clipston

In the fifth and final novel of the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series, three young women are about to change their lives. Lizzie Anne and Samuel have decided to get married, and Lindsay is about to be baptized in the Amish faith and is courting Matthew. While Katie Kauffman is happy for her friends who seem to have settled their futures, she is also finding herself something of a fifth wheel. When Lindsay’s sister Jessica returns to Bird-in-Hand, she finds that Jake Miller has moved on with his life. He lost hope that Jessica would ever be satisfied to settle in rural Pennsylvania and takes comfort in becoming close friends with Katie. However, it’s not an easy road as Jake is Mennonite and Katie has just been baptized in the Amish faith. Her father forbids them to see each other, adamant that his daughter marry an Amish man. A Season of Love is filled with surprising twists that will grip you to the very last words. As the stories of your favorite Amish community draw to a close, join Lindsay, her friends, and all the people of Bird-In-Hand for one last volume.

My comments: Clipston ended this series of books very sweetly, but not without some anxious moments and feelings of injustice. The very likeable characters of Katie and Seth were matched by the very unlikeable character of Katie’s dad. Most of the way throigh the book, Katie’s mom was unlikeable as well. Katie and Jake faced a real dilemna – one that’s a little difficult to swallow in our Englisch world, but very real I suppose (since I don’t have first hand knowledge) in the Amish world.

It took a little while to fully engage in the book, but once I did, my emotions were on a roller coaster.  I love books that cause me to shed a tear or two.  Some questions were left unanswered, so I’m wondering if another series picking up these story lines is in the works.

Some of the recipes from the bakery are included in the back of the book, which I always appreciate.  They seem simple and tasty – I haven’t tried any yet, but hope to soon.

Amy Clipston writes great books – I highly recommend this series.

Zondervan will release this book the middle of June.  I obtained a free review copy.  Thank you!

This entry was posted on Thursday, May 31st, 2012 at 5:18 am

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3 Responses to “A Season of Love by Amy Clipston”

  1. Amy Clipston Says:
    May 31st, 2012 at 8:49 am

    Thank you for the wonderful review! Blessings, Amy Clipston

  2. Maxie Anderson Says:
    June 13th, 2012 at 1:38 am

    I love all of Amy’s books. One of hers was the first book I won. Sure need this one now to complete my set. Great author. And, the review was great too. Maxie ( mac262@me.com )

  3. Annette Little Says:
    June 25th, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Amy is the best writer out there!!!! She is also from my home town.(Way to make the big time)Keep up the good writing and keep the books coming but also enjoy your family.

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