A Harvest of Love was such a heartwarming novel! I really felt for Dinah as she fell in love with baby Isaac. She couldn’t help but fall in love with him, yet she knew that his mother could return and take him away at any moment. For a widowed woman who had desperately wanted a baby, she knew that she was setting herself up for heartbreak.

I also felt for Jacob. He was clearly a kind and loving man who felt as if he had failed his little sister. Now, he had also fallen in love with his nephew and enjoyed caring for him as a father would, yet he also desperately wanted his sister to return, even if it caused pain to those taking care of baby Isaac.

Jacob and Dinah were such good friends and it was clear that their friendship could turn into more intense, romantic feelings. I liked that these two ended up talking things out and eventually being open with each other about their feelings. Their friendship and the beginnings of their attraction to each other felt very realistic to me.

I would love to see these two as side characters in a future book. I want to see what their lives are like after they are married. This book is the third book in a series. I had not read the first two books and had no trouble enjoying this one as a stand alone novel.

(4.5 stars)

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

A Harvest of Love by Marta Perry
I read this as a stand-alone.

Dinah, a widow, owns a small coffee shop and bakery which is busy at times. The neighboring business is a harness shop owned by Jacob. One day Dinah gets a phone call from Jacob's sister Anna who left the Amish. She wants Dinah to come to Williamsport to pick up her baby and take him back home. What will Jacob think?

I was surprised to see that the English group that help the Amish in their transition into the modern world was portrayed as a helpful organization, a communication line for families in emergencies.

This was a sweet and sometimes intense story. It held my attention from beginning to end.

I was pleased to receive this book from the publisher and NetGalley. The review is my own.

A HARVEST OF LOVE is the third book in THE PROMISE GLEN series, and it did not disappoint. We’re reunited with characters we’ve met before, along with many new ones. There are Amish businesses in the small town that are central to the plot and the story has a wonderful flow to it.

This is Dinah and Jacob’s story. Dina’s a widow, and her marriage wasn’t as happy as she’s let others think it was. Jacob’s sister has jumped the fence and gives guardianship of her son to him and Dinah. They have no idea where she is, let alone that she was pregnant. Jacob and Dinah have shops in town that share a common wall and are neighbors who have grown up together. The pair become emotionally involved due to their new responsibility. Neither thinks they are cut out for married life and a family, but that could change.

There are wonderful descriptions throughout the story that are both colorful and vivid. The story is filled with laughter and tears, as well as family and friends, all tied together by a baby who captures everyone’s hearts. This is an emotional read that really pulls at the heartstrings. Though there is some predictability to the story, it’s filled with enough surprises to make it enjoyable. Once again, the inclusion of the glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch words and phrases is a nice addition along with the recipes at the end of the book.

Ms. Perry has only hit my radar a short time ago. I love her writing and have added many of her books to my TBR pile. I can’t wait to delve into them all.

I rated the book 4.5 stars but rounded to 5 stars here and on other sites.

A Harvest of Love by Marta Perry is the 3rd book in The Promise Glen series. It can be read as a standalone if you are new to the series. I thought A Harvest of Love was well-written with developed, realistic characters. I like Dinah Herberger, a widow who runs the local bakery. She had a rough marriage, but Dinah has not shared the details with anyone. Unbeknownst to Dinah, Jacob heard conversations, so he suspects that the marriage was not rosy. She was unable to provide her husband with a child which still bothers Dinah. She is afraid to marry again and subject another man to a childless marriage. Jacob is a good man with a heart of gold. He is torn up that his sister has left the Amish. Jacob feels that it is his fault, and he is determined to bring her back. I loved the secondary characters that includes Dinah’s loving family. Dinah and Jacob work to take care of Anna’s child and keep him safe. As they take care of the baby, romance blooms between them. I enjoyed watching Dinah and Jacob fall in love. I did feel that the story was a touch long and the pacing was a little slow in places. I appreciated the tension which happened when someone came after the baby. It added suspense to the story. I liked that we get to catch up with the characters (Sarah, Noah, Dorcas, and Thomas) from the first two books in the series. A Harvest of Love is a sweet story that I enjoyed. It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. It was a lovely ending to the series. My favorite line from A Harvest of Love is, “Let the present trouble be enough for now, she told herself. Trust the good Lord for the rest.” A Harvest of Love is a heartwarming story with a bouncing baby boy, delectable jelly donuts, a handsome harness maker, an affectionate family, and a benevolent baker.

A Touching Story

WIdow, Dinah Hershberger, and bachelor, Jacob Miller, are friends and neighbors and they also have adjoining businesses. Dinah is a widow who never had the blessing of having children of her own. Jacob has been living alone ever since his parents died and his sister, Annie, left. On the surface, Dinah and Jacob seem to be doing just fine. However, each one has a burden of guilt that he/she carries in silence. When a baby comes into their lives, not only does that baby have an impact on Dinah and Jacob's relationship, but also on the guilt that they've been carrying.
A Harvest of Love is a touching story about love, faith, and forgiveness with touches of humor thrown in. It will definitely hold your attention and warm your heart.

****I received a complimentary copy from Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley. All comments and opinions are strictly my own.

This is a well written Amish romance that holds your attention from the first page until the last. Dinah and Jacob's story is a sweet heartwarming read that I read in one sitting. I couldn't put it down.
I received a complimentary copy from Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This was an easy fun read that was exactly what it was set out to be. Cute, fun, and generally an easy romance.

Marta Perry returns to the Promise Glen in this third book. Dinah and Jacob have been neighbors for their entire lives. When Anna, Jacob's little sister who left the Amish life, gives her baby to Dinah, she and her family are ready to help Jacob raise little Isaac. The story is good and I liked the romance that bloomed between Dinah and Jacob. However, I felt that the story meandered some by trying to throw in some drama but never quite following through. Overall, though, a good Amish romance that kept me occupied for an afternoon.

This is the third book in the Promise Glen series. This is a Amish religious romance story and is very well written. I enjoyed the story and the characters