Book Review: Hopeful

Return to Sugarcreek, Book One

In the Amish town of Sugarcreek, love comes in many forms. But will it come at all for Miriam?

Miriam Zehr has worked at the Sugarcreek Inn longer than she cares to admit. The restaurant is a favorite of town residents as well as the many tourists who come to taste the famous Amish fare. Though she always tries to have a smile for every customer, deep down Miriam knows something’s missing: a family of her own.
Miriam has never felt particularly beautiful, especially because she’s always been a bit heavier than other girls her age. When Junior, the man she’s pined for all her life, suddenly seeks her out, she’s thrilled to be noticed . . . until she realizes he’s only asking her to help get the attention of Mary Kathryn Hershberger, her pretty friend.

If Miriam helps Junior court Mary Kathryn, she’ll get to spend a lot of time with him, but she might lose him in the process. Are these few stolen moments worth a lifetime of sacrifice? Is Miriam right to even hope for the life she dreams of?

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MY THOUGHTS
Miriam knows who she wants in her life, the problem is....he doesn't know it, which causes Miriam quite a bit of pain and even some embarrassment.

Junior just doesn't see Miriam's devotion to him, he only has eyes for Mary Kathryn, but she is running, hiding from her past...the mix makes for a bit of trouble in Sugarcreek, especially when Mary Kathryn's past comes knocking at her door.

This was a great start to a new series and I cannot wait to see what's in store for the characters in book 2!

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for review from Litfuse Publicity