The Farm Stand is the 2nd book in the Amish Marketplace series about 4 cousins. I have read #1 and #3, so wanted to read the other two that I had missed. This book is about Salina Petersheim, who runs a produce booth. She is known to have the freshest and most delicious produce grown in her own garden. Her father, the bishop, allowed her to open a booth, but hopes she will soon marry Josiah, the son of family friends and give up her booth. Her brother Neil, is a deacon and is hoping the same thing. The problem is, that she and Josiah are good friends, she doesn't feel any magic or excitement when they are together. She knows she wants more. Along comes William “Will” Zimmerman, a Mennonite chef who runs a restaurant located next door to the Amish market. After purchasing produce from Salina a couple of times, he wants her to supply all his produce, delivered on a weekly basis. Salina agrees, and it doesn't take long before they are both feeling things for one another. It is an impossible situation. Both of them are dating someone else, and they are from two different communities. Will is not Plain, and Salina knows her father would never let her marry a Mennonite. Can they find a way to be together, or will they have to give up the hope of marrying for true love?

This was a lovely Amish romance. I enjoyed meeting up with Salina and her cousins once again. They are like sisters and I do like their relationships. They give each other advice whether asked for or not. Will's relationship was a tricky one as his girlfriend was expecting a proposal any day and he didn't want to hurt her. This is one of those books where communication was used to keep these two apart. Neither knew how the other felt, until it was almost too late. Being Christian Fiction, the main characters pray for guidance and if they were not meant to be, to help rid them of their feelings for the other. It was interesting to see that Amish will only accept Mennonite's if they are willing to change to become Plain. This was a bit of a predictable story, but I did enjoy it a lot. If you enjoy a good Amish romance, then I suggest you pick up any book in this series.

Author Amy Clipston has written another heartwarming story and we readers get to once again experience life among the Amish and Mennonites. Troubles are often present, love and romance are sometimes hard, but in the end, family and faith always prevail. A very wise comment from Will's mother says it best! "If it's meant to be, God will find a way. He always finds a way."

The Farm Stand is the second book in the Amish Marketplace series but it can be read as a standalone. I heartily recommend it to anyone who enjoys Amish fiction and Christian romance.

I received a complimentary copy from the author but there was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.

Loved the story . Well written inspiring and cozy read. Love the romance and how she writes about the Amish lifestyle. The details and settings a lovely

My favorite part of this book was the environment of the Amish Market. Aren't the covers of this series so vibrant? A group of young women forge friendships as they work alongside each other at different stands, and they each have a unique personality. Will and Salina have fantastic chemistry, but struggle to leave their current relationships behind in order to pursue something beyond friendship. Their relationship naturally develops into a romance, but family dynamics cause conflict and drama. I felt frustrated with repetitive thoughts and stalled progress, and hoped for more depth and connection to the emotions of the characters. I was glad to be able to get to the resolution and happy ending.

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I enjoyed this book so much. I feel like I know these characters personally. I love how you can still follow along with each cousin.

Amy Clipston writes stories that speak to my heart and hold my interest from the first page to the last. This particular novel is well written and I enjoyed feeling part of this family through their joys and struggles. Along with a wonderful story of love and courage. Courage to reach deep inside and face the truth. Courage to act on those truths even if other people are hurt. And of course the happy ending, which we all love to close any novel with especially characters that have grown to feel like family to us readers.

I look forward to reading the next book in the series.


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I loved this book. It was very interesting reading about a Amish and Mennonite relationship. I recommend this book and cannot wait for the next one in the series.

In The Farm Stand by Amy Clipston we follow Salina and Will's story of friendships, love and daring to step out their comfort zones.

I love the beautiful friendship Salina had with her cousins.

I enjoyed how things felt into place when the both of them choose to commit all their burdens, worries to God.

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In this sweet story by Amy Clipston, duty and respect gets in the way love. Salina Petershelm's father is the bishop of her church, and her brother is a deacon. They have very high standards for Salina, including deciding who she should marry. So, durifully, Salina has dated Josiah for just about a year. But there are no sparks, no deeper feelings.

But when a Mennonite chef named William Zimmerman meets Salina, as his restaurant is next to her farm stand where she sells produce, sparks fly. However, she is dating Josiah and Will is dating another woman. How do the pair deal with growing feelings with their current circumstances

What a wonderful story. I so felt for Salina. Her emotions were palpable. Not only did she have to listen to father and obey his wishes, then constantly being compared to her brother, was just too hard for her to bear. While dealing with her family, she must take measure of her heart and decide if she really wants love in her future.

I have loved both books in this series so far and am more than pleased that two other books are coming out, The Coffee Corner this December and The Jam and Jelly Nook next May. I definitely look forward to reading those two. Amy Clipston is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers of Amish Fiction.

Many thanks to Zondervan and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Salina and Will's story is one of friendships, love and daring to step out their comfort zones. I could relate with how confused and frustrated they were of their relationships especially when what they wanted seemed impossible.
I love the community, the diverse foods and pastries the characters enjoyed and made. I loved the beautiful friendship Salina had with her cousins. I was pained at the family strain she had but was relieved when it was all sorted out.
I enjoyed how things felt into place when the both of them choose to commit all their burdens, worries to God.

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Absolutely one book that will have you torn between the two characters. When a chance meeting to buy produce, Will meets Salina and a friendship forms between them. Salina and Will both feel pressured to marry someone they care about but not in a way that a wife should love the person she has intentions to marry and vice versa for Will. Will being Old order Mennonite and Salina Old order Amish, the bishops daughter and deacons sister must decide what to do about their relationship with each other and their prior relationship. You must read to find out. Amy Clipston has out done herself with this story line and the characters are amazing. I highly recommend this book. You will not be disappointed. Can't wait for the next book.

If you love Amish fiction and farmer fiction- the Farm Stand is just for you! I was not disappointed at all. I enjoyed the characters, the story line and everything about the community!

'The Farm Stand' didn't just turnip on my reading list - Amy Clipston is an author I always enjoy and choose to read. She knows how to produce sweet romances with characters that I can't help but like. Reading 'about Salina and Will and their predicament in 'The Farm Stand' was a great way for me to veg out. If I dare add another pun - I enjoyed the story berry much. I received a copy of 'The Farm Stand' from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Another terrific story by Amy Clipson! This story about Salina and Will held my attention. Both Salina and Will are wonderful characters and I was drawn into this story because of them. I was caught up in following their journey of their struggle between fulfilling their parents’ expectations and finding the path that God truly had for them. This story has themes of faith, hope, and love and the courage it takes to follow God and allowing Him to direct your path. Even though this book is part of a series, you can easily read it as a stand-alone. If you have read the series, you’ll enjoy meeting beloved characters again.

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This is a sweet book that lovers of Amish Fiction will enjoy. The characters were enjoyable and it was nice to see their growth over the course of the book.

Amy Clipston is one of my favorite authors of Amish fiction. She does not disappoint with this book. If you enjoy reading about the Amish then you will enjoy this book.

I know I will never have a disappointing read when I pick up an Amy Clipston novel. The Farm Stand was no exception. I was pulled into the story quickly and did not stop if I did not have to stop.

The love story between Salina and Will is a clean romance with no curse words or sex. It is an adult romance (late twenties) but being Amish, Salina, lets her dad rule her thoughts a bit too much for my taste. I know that is an Amish trait in Amish romance/fiction so I understand why it is that way in the book. I still get frustrated with the lead female though.

I would feel very comfortable giving this to a teenage girl (high school) to read.

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The book opens with a young Amish girl Salina who sells her produce at a stand in the market. A young Mennonite man, Will who runs the restaurant the street comes in and buys most of her produce. They both have been in dating relationship for a length of time. Although as they come to know each other better they become closer as time passes. Salina who is the bishops daughter and he has been urging her to marry Josiah. Salina has been asking God to give her the answers she needs. Will has been dating Caroline and she e,lets them to marry. Will they follow their true feelings ? Will one leave their faith and join the other ? Read this good book and find out the answers. Thank you Net Galley for allowing me to read and review this q.

Salina operates an Amish farm stand where she sells her home grown produce. She loves how gardening brings her closer to God and how the hard work pays off. She feels the presence of God. God speaks to her thru the care of her garden. Whether it is pulling out weeds and how her vegetables grow and feed others. She is no hurry to get married to her boyfriend Josiah. Their relationship is based on friendship but she wonders if he is for her. She finds out when she meets Will who comes to her farm stand looking for produce for his Mennonite restaurant. A business relationship ensues and she becomes more drawn to him as their friendship deepens.

Will has his own girlfriend and he feels guilty that after 3 years he just can't bring himself to propose to her. She has done so much for him. He struggles with shame, guilt, and what he wants in a wife.

Will and Salina commonalities and differences bring them together where they discover faith and making hard choices. The choice of not always pleasing everyone and how faith fits in. One of those Amish Romances that wrestle with faith and the heart.

A Special Thank you to Zondervan and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

This book was definitely different than I expected it to be, but overall, I enjoyed it.

The author pulls you into the important moments of the book quite impressively with her descriptions and overall talented writing.

The main characters irritated me here and there with their less than wise decisions, however the ending was good and I felt tied the book up nicely.

Overall, it was a nice read and if you like books about the Amish, I think you will enjoy this one.

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A positive review was not required.
All views and opinions are my own.