Can hope be restored in these three novels? Their only income must come from the greenhouse in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, but someone seems to be trying to force them out of business in their darkest hour of grief and despair. BrunstetterĪ terrible accident leaves three women as the sole providers of the family they have left.

The Amish Greenhouse Mysteries: 3 Amish Novels by Wanda E. – Janie-sue Wertheim, Children’s and Youth Minister, Jews for Jesus.5. “I am especially thankful for this book because there is relatively little material about Messianic Jewish believers that is written with skill and care and is culturally authentic…Sandra does this without preaching, with dialogue that is real, with characters that you care about, and through a very engaging and enjoyable story that I found hard to put down.” Kylie figures she was born a Christian, like the rest of her family, but maybe that’s not actually true? Rachel is hurt-did her cousin Davina stop being Jewish when she became a Messianic believer? As the girls grow in friendship they uncover some remarkable truths about themselves, truths that will challenge their families, their friendship, and themselves. It doesn’t hurt that some cute guys are involved! Kylie’s cousin Jed is marrying Rachel’s cousin Davina, and Jed asks the girls to help with the flowers – in secret.

Kylie Peterson and Rachel Cohen become fast friends when both are invited to help out with a wedding. – Romantic Times Book Review, Top Pick, 4 1/2 stars The girls are real, and their conflicts engage the heart.Ī laugh-out-loud, cry-out-loud, cheer-out-loud book.” Can this new friendship survive the stress of competition? After all, only one can win … Each girl sees this contest as an answer to her problem – for Paige to finally get the recognition she’s been waiting, and for Kate, to help others financially without having to ask for handouts. No sooner do Paige and Kate meet and become fast friends than they discover they’re both entering the same singer-songwriter competition and competing for the same $400 prize. Kate Kennedy, a pastor’s daughter and only child, received plenty of praise and attention for her voice, but her family struggles to make ends meet and must constantly accept others’ charity – and put downs. Paige Winsome has always been in the shadow of her athletic brother and academic sister and, as a result, is too often overlooked by her family. Chopstick Two girls each have friends, family, and crushes pushing for them to win.īut they can’t both win – someone must lose and disappoint those who love them.

Island Girl by Sandra Byrd