{"id":21116,"date":"2016-10-21T17:39:25","date_gmt":"2016-10-21T22:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=21116"},"modified":"2016-10-21T17:41:47","modified_gmt":"2016-10-21T22:41:47","slug":"the-devoted-by-suzanne-woods-fisher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=21116","title":{"rendered":"The Devoted by Suzanne Woods Fisher"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

One thing I like very much about Suzanne Woods Fisher’s novels is that although her stories usually feature a primary character, they revolve around that character’s entire family and\/or community. I have especially loved that aspect of The Bishop’s Family<\/strong><\/em> series. In this third volume of the series, Bishop David Stoltzfus’ daughter Ruthie is the focus but as usual I was able to keep up with much of what was going on with other family members and friends from the previous books.<\/p>\n

One thing I loved about “The Devoted” is that is wasn’t the usual romance novel. Yes, there was absolutely some romance in it but it wasn’t the center of attention. This book is such a human interest story with several intersecting story-lines. I thought it was a genius move to have Ruthie so dissatisfied with Amish life only to have Patrick, an Englisher show up wanting to become Amish. Patrick’s fresh view of life in Stoney Ridge gave Ruthie at least a few things to ponder. If I were part of an Amish community, I would definitely want a bishop like David, a man devoted to his family and community and so filled with God’s wisdom. His concern about how their new wealth was affecting the community is something that could apply to most Christians today.<\/p>\n

“The Devoted” is a sweet, sweet story with more than one lesson that could be useful to many readers. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one by this author.<\/p>\n

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A free copy of this book was provided for review by Celebrate Lit Publicity Group. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Restless and adventurous, Ruthie Stoltzfus is right on the cusp of leaving her Amish home. Secretly, she\u2019s earned her GED, saved her money\u2014but she can\u2019t quite set her journey into motion. Just as everything falls into place, along comes Patrick Kelly.<\/p>\n

Patrick is a young man on a journey of his own. He\u2019s come to Stoney Ridge to convert to the Amish and has given himself thirty days to learn the language, drive a buggy, and adapt to \u201ceverything Plain.\u201d Time is of the essence and every moment is to be cherished\u2014especially the hours he spends with Ruthie, his Penn Dutch tutor.<\/p>\n

Ruthie\u2019s next-door neighbor and cunning ex-boyfriend, Luke Schrock, is drawn to trouble like a moth to a flame. Rebellious, headstrong, defiant, Luke will do anything<\/em> to win Ruthie back\u2014and Patrick Kelly is in his way.<\/p>\n

Bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher invites you back to Stoney Ridge for a story of dreams deferred\u2014and the promise of hopes fulfilled.<\/p>\n

Read an excerpt from “The Devoted” HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n

To purchase your copy, click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"suzanne-woods-fisher\"Suzanne Woods Fisher<\/strong> is an award-winning, bestselling author whose most recent novels include Anna\u2019s Crossing<\/em> and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace<\/em> and The Heart of the Amish<\/em>. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com<\/a> and follow Suzanne on Twitter @suzannewfisher.<\/p>\n

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