Susannah Peachy has a good heart, but she still struggles. Having had struggled with weight her whole life, she has now lost the weight and her self-esteem has grown. However, with Peter Lambright breaking their courtship, Susannah was sure it had to do with her weight. When she goes to help her grandparents after her grandmother suffered a broken bone, Susannah is forced to see Peter again. Peter is working for her grandfather on his potato farm.

Susannah has trouble being around Peter. Yes, she has slimmed down and has adjusted her menus to include healthier options, and she walks as much as possible to stay in shape, but her heart has been damaged and she does not have the ability to forgive, although her faith is strong.

Peter has his reasons for breaking the courtship, and he is honoring a promise to not tell Susannah why he did. However, he still cares for her and she for him. But, she is determined to keep her distance.

In this sweet story, we see how weight can affect one's self-esteem. Also, forgiveness lines the pages of this story. Lastly, honoring a promise can break one's heart. What a lovely story that brings it all together to find a way to love. The heart shines through it all.

Many thanks to Harlequin Love Inspired and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Forgiveness is the central theme for An Unexpected Amish Harvest. It's also a story of learning that things aren't always how they seem. I'm fairly new to Amish romances, having only started reading them within the last year, and I've found that I enjoy them even more than I'd expected. This one has such a great theme, and the characters are easy to like and root for. The romance is full of miscommunication, so trust is another lesson for these characters. The story is a quick read, easily read in an afternoon, and I completely enjoyed this couple's journey. It is the second book in The Amish of New Hope series, but speaking as someone who hasn't read the first in the series, I'd say it can easily be read as a standalone. That said, I intend to check out that first book while I'm waiting for whatever's next from Carrie Lighte.

After having reviewed Her Amish Suitor's Secret (Amish of Serenity Ridge #3), I was looking forward to another book by Carrie Lighte. Although the book is part of a series, (it is the second book in the Amish of New Hope series) it makes a great standlone.

Susannah Peachy`s Gran needs care and she doesn't hesitate to go where she's needed.
Peter Lambright used to be part of her life. What will happen when they see each other again? Will old feelings be forgotten or is what they feel for each other too strong to ignore?

Carrie Lighte's writing is heartfelt, gripping and perfectly depicts Amish life. I felt as if I were there with the characters. The book is a quick read/listen but is a very interesting story.

I was wondering what would be in store for Susannah and Peter and wanted to know what happened to them. I was pleased for Susannah's Gran that Susannah was able to help her.

The novel encompasses the ups and downs of Amish life. There's love, loss fighting for what and who you want and never giving up. The attention to detail is excellent and the book is engrossing and absorbing.

Thanks to Carrie Lighte and Harlequin Love Inspired for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

5 stars.

I am looking forward to many more books by Carrie Lighte.

An Unexpected Amish Harvest by Carrie Lighte is the 2nd book in The Amish of New Hope series. It can be read as a standalone if you have not indulged in Hiding Her Amish Secret. I thought An Unexpected Amish Harvest was well-written with realistic characters. Susannah Peachy and Peter Lambright began courting the previous year, but then Peter broke off their courtship without providing a reason. She wishes to avoid Peter, but it looks like it is not meant to be. Susannah has loving grandparents who wish to protect her and ensure that she has a safe future. That future may not be what Susannah has envisioned. There are a couple of secondary storylines in this tale. Miscommunication and misunderstandings abound. There were some good life lessons in this story. People should not be judged based on their outward appearance and things are not always the way they appear. We need to remember that there are two sides to every story. Forgiveness is one of the central themes. Forgiving someone does more for the person giving it than for the person receiving it. I like how it all came together into one heartwarming Amish tale. I appreciated the epilogue that nicely wrapped up the story. I am eager to read Caring for Her Amish Family. An Unexpected Amish Harvest is a sweet story about forgiveness, family, misapprehensions, friends, misperceptions, and love.

This is a short book that is a quick and lovely read. Set in the Amish world of a potato farm in Maine, it brought back memories of my own time of living in Maine and how focused everyone was when it was potato harvest time. Susanna Peachy goes to live with her grandfather and his wife because her step-grandmother has a broken wrist and needs help during this busy time. Unknown to her before her arrival, her grandfather has hired her former suitor, Peter Lambright, to help with the harvest. That means Susanna will see him daily as one of her duties is to make and serve lunch to the workers. I enjoyed the sweetness of the story and the realistic details about the characters and the setting. Susanna was self-conscious about her appearance and has made big changes by changing her dietary habits. That fact attracts attention from other possible suitors and also makes her wonder if people can be so shallow as to only like others who look good physically. The story had a lesson to teach and a love story to tell, with some obstacles in the way of the would-be couple. Fans of light romance will enjoy reading the story and learn about how hard potato harvesting can be.
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The cornerstone of living her faith is forgiveness, and this necessary visit to her grandparents will put her to the test!

We meet the fellow who broke her heart, and follow him as he goes about keeping his promises, along with helping his family.

Sometimes we ask to much of another, thinking we are doing the right thing, but there are consequences, and they are not always what is wanted!

Come and enjoy a visit to an Amish Maine potato farm, you may not want to leave, and be sure to read the epilogue!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.