This is book three of Amish of Big Sky Country, it can be read as a stand alone. But to get the most out of the book I recommend you read Mountains of Grace (book one) and A Long Bridge Home (book two) as the characters from both books continue in this one. It is well written and once you start reading it you don't want to stop. This book is full of emotions and will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. Thank you Harper Collins-Zondervan via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Peace in the Valley by Kelly Irvin is book three in her Amish of Big Sky Country series. The series follows three friends whose lives are uprooted by a fire that burns their mountain home in West Kootenai down. Peace in the Valley is Nora and Levi's story. When the fire happens, Nora's older sister must leave town with her young children and newborn daughter because the smoke is harming the baby. Nora goes with her to Libby, where they live with a much less conservative side of their family. Nora finds that she enjoys the services, which have musical instruments and dancing. She also finds herself questioning why the rules that she has always followed are in place. Why can't they drive? Why can't they dress differently than they do? Levi is at home, waiting for her to return so they can rebuild the life they were planning. However, all of Nora's questions have him worried. Will the two of them be able to sort through their differences and make things work still? Or will Nora stay in Libby with her other family and start a new way of life and worship.
I liked this story! I always enjoy Kelly Irvin's books and I love how this one focused on how we worship. God is not just in the big churches or tent revivals or Amish homes. He is with us everywhere.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this story. All opinions are my own.

Even though this hasn't published yet since I have the kindle copy from Netgalley I couldn't resist reading it since I just finished up book two in the series. While this is the third and last book in the series I'm looking forward to seeing what the author comes out with for us next. She has an exciting Suspense series that I've been happily reading by her as well.
This is one of my favorite Amish writing romance authors. The plot was very realistic, it was complicated like life can become at times but I could see it happening as well!
I enjoyed seeing how despite the hardships the characters faced their faith in God stayed strong!
I highly recommend this whole series.

Expected publication: August 4th 2020 by Zondervan
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All opinions expressed are my own.

PEACE in The Valley is the third and final book in this series. That being said if you are new to this series, you will want to read the previous novels ASAP. I love Kelly Irving's stories, they are very inspiring, extremely well written and and characters are like deer friends whom you are sax to leave behind. I highly recommend this book and series and all Kelly Irving's books. Of you love Amish fiction, you just found a new favorite author.

Peace in the valley by Kelly Irvin is an interesting book and she is a new Amish author to me.

I must confess,her writing is so wonderful. Immediately I started the first page,I kept on reading until I took a short break.


The author is so narrative. Her writing can command your full attention. So interesting and action packed.


I already fell in love with the character on the book cover,Nora.


Two beautiful things I love about the Amish family are; the sumptuous food and strong family ties. Their meals are so healthy and appetizing as described in this novel.


I understood Nora’s dilemma when she attended a real church where there was a free flow of the HolySpirit. God can’t be held bounds by doctrines or traditions. Anywhere you invite him,he can dwell there in sincerity of worship.

The Plain Amish prefer their ways as best compared to the Englisher’s mode of worship. I found that amusing but who can blame them?

This is a good book I will recommend for anyone who wants to read an Amish fiction.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Peace in the Valley is a fantastic conclusion to Kelly Irvin's Amish of the Big Sky Country series. This book could be read as a standalone, but will be much more enjoyable when read with the first two books in the series as the characters' stories continue from one book to the next. In book 3, Nora and Levi's story is told. Because of the forest fires, Nora and her sister and family visit their grandparents who practice their faith in a different manner. As Nora experiences new freedoms not allowed at home, she has to make a choice on how to live out both her faith and her lifestyle. Levi is frustrated with the changes in Nora. As they navigate the changes in their lives, they have to determine if their love is worth fighting thru the changes. A fantastic conclusion to this series!

Ms. Irvin with her strong storytelling skills has penned an emotionally rich, inspiring tale championing resilience in times of adversity. It is the story of a family divided by faith. Divisive theology brings confusion, temptation, frustration, and dissension into the lives of Nora Beachy, her Amish family, and her “special friend” Levi. The novel’s characters are engaging and memorable. The plot flows at a fitting pace, and the prose is crisp and concise. Spiritual truths are consistently and effectively conveyed. Although this is the third book in the Amish of Big Sky Country series, it is the first one I have read. It works well as a stand-alone, and I will definitely go back and read the first two books of the series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it especially for lovers of Amish fiction.

I received a copy of this book in e-book form from the publisher via netgalley but am under no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Kelly Irwin has done it again! Peace on the Valley is brimful of emotion. Hope, fear, happiness, anger, confusion, love, and friendship are all deftly woven together in this mesmerizing tale of a young Amish woman who struggles with temptation. I found it hard to put down and, now that it is finished, I want to know what happens next in Nora and Levi's lives. The Amish faith fascinates me and I always am on the lookout for a new book. This one is one of my favorites.

Kelly Irvin has written another fantastic book. A great addition to the series. I received an arc from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

This is a great story. During a horrible fire many people are evacuated from their homes. This is their story The characters are wonderful. The writing made me feel I was right there. I was pulled into the story. I highly recommend this Book. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is the third book in the Amish of Big Sky Country series by Kelly Irvin. What Kelly has done with this series is to bring out the crisis of faith that people go through during times of calamity and tragedy.

The calamity is a wild fire in western Montana that is wiping out homes and settlements in its path. In concern for their granddaughter, Harley and Wilma send their two daughters (Nora and Jeannie) and one son-in-law to stay with Harley's parents in Libby, Montana. The fly in the ointment is that Harley's father and brother have joined a charismatic group and put pressure on the trio to join them and accept their way of living. Nora has a special friend who is a staunch Old Order Amish. He hears of Nora's experiences and feels that she's treading a tightrope that will lead nowhere. Nora and Levi, her special friend, both have things to settle between them.

Kelly Irvin wrote this book with a fair amount of angst and conflict. It keeps the reader involved with the book from the very first page to the back cover. There were parts of this book I enjoyed more than others. And there are other Amish fiction books I have enjoyed more than this one, so I give this book four stars.

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Kelly Irvin has done it again!!! This book is just as captivating and wonderful as the other two in this series!!!

Peace In The Valley is a beautiful story of love and acceptance in the face of adversity, heartache, confusion, betrayal, and hardships. This book is full of love, help, and forgiveness.

I will be reading this book over and over and over again as well as the other books in this series!

I was so blessed to be given a copy of this book from the publisher for my honest opinion.

The third in the series, Amish of Sky Country, we once again find the characters dealing with horrible crisis in their lives. Due to a huge forest fire that has displaced everyone in their town, we find Nora Beachy going to Libby to help her sister’s family with her children. They will be staying with their grandparents who have become part of a very modern Amish group. Nora’s boyfriend, Levi, and her parents are very concerned that she and her sister will be influenced by the “worldly” actions of this group.

Nora struggles with the temptations and religious differences. We find out if she how she struggles with these differences and if she will sacrifice her relationship with her family and Levi, or if she will choose to obey the vows of the church that she has already taken.

I do recommend this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan Fiction through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is the third one I've read set during the upheaval due to forest fires in the Amish community in Montana. The testing of faith and angst just seems a bit off for me, and all the books have this in common (different issues though). The "progressive" vs "traditional" beliefs, and the uncertainty of the romances dragged me down a bit. A good story, but not overly fun to read. May just be me. I was in the mood for a lighter theme. Would still recommend this book and author.