The Amish Matchmaker is about Astrid who writes Amish romances except she has writer’s block. Imogene who is a widow with twin boys seeks out Astrid to be a matchmaker for her. Astrid decides to do this and use the experience for her new book. Astrid decides that Ira who owns the hardware store would be a good match for her but Imogene’s boys love Astrid’s twin brother Jesse. This was a delightful Amish romance story. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books/Zebra for the E-ARC. This is my own opinion.

Imogene a widower and a mother of twins was at her wits end. A bit frazzled but who wouldn't be with twin boys to watch over without a father and relatives near by. She needed a match and she did not have any prospects in her community but she had heard about a matchmaker in the next community. Imogene finds herself at Astrid's door. Astrid and her twin brother live together since their parents passing. Astrid is not a matchmaker but an author of Amish romance. She calls herself the love scientist. Seeing that Imogene needed her help and she needed help on her next story, she agrees to match Imogene up with a local shop keeper that she knows as a good man.

Elam the local Amish hardware store owner has been widowed a few years. He has grown children and he has not thought about finding a wife. But with his youngest son starting his own life, he knows he will be alone soon. Astrid with her subtle way of hooking Elam with her new best friend Imogene, the wires get crossed. In fact there is love in the air and the plot thickens but interference makes it complicated. Instead of a love match it becomes a complicated match.

I enjoyed getting to know the characters. Imogene was the character that grew and Astrid became more humbled. A lesson that is tough when we try to be play God. There is grace among the characters that I found endearing. Getting out of your comfort zone is when we need grace from others. I enjoyed the pace. It was light hearted and hit all the sweet spots for me.

A special thank you to Kensington Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

Thank you Kensington Books, Zebra for allowing me to read Amy Lillard’s upcoming book, The Amish Matchmaker which will be published, September 27, 2022.
This book is told through the eyes of an Amish romance writer. Of all things! Astrid Kauffman is an Amish woman who has the permission from her Uncle, the Bishop, to write romance novels and even use a computer.
As sometimes happens to authors, Astrid cannot seem to get started on her next novel. She needed an idea. An original prospective.
When a young widow from the neighboring town knock on her door, Astrid agrees to her request to act as her matchmaker. Imogene Yoder needs help raising her twin boys. They are not really bad boys, just active.
The two of them hatch a plan to introduce Imogene to the eligible hardware shopkeeper, Ira Oberholtzer.
Soon questions arise about Ira, Jesse, Astrid’s widowed brother, The twin boys ideas of who they want for a father, and even Ira’s grown kids express their opinions.
If they only trust God’s plan, things will all work out. It’s when we humans try to run things that trouble happens.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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So Astrid is an Amish romance writer who is stuck for an idea. Imogene is stuck in a home with two sons and a husband who is deceased. She decides that Astrid will be a wonderful matchmaker for her and arrives to settle the deal.
Only problem is Astrid knows absolutely nothing about being a matchmaker. But she is adventurous and loves to get into other people's business so she can solve their problems. She tells Imogene that it will be no problem and she will even do it for free. So begins the work of matching up Imogene with just the right person. He is a widower and his children are grown so he can start another family. He is handsome, has his own business and should be a great help to Imogene. We travel down the road with the two women as they work their magic to make this all come true. Only problem is, GOD has other plans for these women and he is going to have them take a bend in the road so that they both end up with God's choice for them.
Follow the numerous mistakes that are made, children who do not want to cooperate, a widower who begins to think he is to old for more children especially young ones and a brother who has feeling for Imogene.
Amy Lillard is a wonderful storyteller who brings you into the lives of all her characters and makes you want to stay in the town for good. They become your close friends and you don't want the story to end.
Be ready, I read the book in one day.

Astrid Kauffman is a writer has no interest in marriage. She donates the profits of her book back to her community. When she has writers block she agrees to be a matchmaker for Imogene Yoder who is a widowed and has a set of twins that she feels needs male guidance. This is a cute book with lots of laughs. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters in the book. Will Astrid pick the right man or is there someone else that is a better fit? Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and post my own opinion.

Astrid wrote Amish romance novels on a laptop in her community. She had no idea that she was about the subject of her own book. Imogene, knowing Astrid wrote novels about romances, asked her to be a matchmaker and find her a husband and father for her twin boys.
Astrid sets her up with a single Amish man who is good looking and hard working, but there are issues, her brother Jesse is attracted to her and likes her kids and he is attracted to Astrid.
You will have to read the book to see what happens...

Astrid is not your typical Amish woman making quilts or cooking; she is a romance writer! With a deadline looming, she is having a hard time coming up with her next book idea until it knocks on her door! Imogene thinks that Astrid is a matchmaker. What better way to write her next book! Astrid can follow the romance between Imogene and Ira. Simple right? Not with a set of rumbustious twins!

Another fun wonderful book by Amy Lillard with twins Astrid, her brother Jessie and Imogene and Ida. Read what happens when Astrid is mistaken for being a matchmaker and hasn’t ever done that type of thing before. Full of fun, clean romance right before all the characters eyes, yet they don’t realize it. I found the book to be very enjoyable and lighthearted.

All words and opinions are my own and I was given this complimentary book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest opinion and review.

I fell in love with this cute Amish romance book. Any Amish Fiction book with the word Matchmaker in the title makes me want to read the book. It certainly didn’t disappoint this reader! The book was captivating and entertaining with engaging characters. I truly can say that I loved every character in this story. It was an easy read and the story seemed to just flow off the pages. My favorite characters were the twin ten year old adorable and rambunctious boys, Matthew and Mahlon Yoder. This is the second book I’ve read by this author and she has won me over with her down to earth writing style.

It would be hard to pin down who is the main character in this book because most of them are such an important part of the story. If I had to say which one was the main character I would pick Astrid Kauffman/ Rachel Kauffman. Astrid is Amish and she is an author of Amish Fiction Romance books.
Lately Astrid has had writers block where her creative mind has gone blank when it comes to penning a story. She’s on a deadline she fears she can’t meet. Then someone is at her door interrupting her thoughts and writing. She finds a rather plain looking Amish lady at the door. One she’s never seen before.

Imogene Yoder is a widow of five years and mother to two overactive boys. Identical twins . Lately they’ve become a real challenge and it’s very hard to find babysitters who want to watch them while she works her job. Imogene is burdened down by her responsibilities as a single parent. She needs help. What her boys need is a father. Someone has directed her to a matchmaker named Astrid Kauffman. She doesn’t know Astrid but she’s willing to pay for her to find a suitable husband prospect.

Ira Oberholtzer is a very handsome Amish man who has been a widower for some time. Ira owns and runs a hardware store in town. He has a grown daughter who recently got married. Ira’s youngest is a sixteen year old just entering his rumspriga years. Life is lonely for Ira these days and he’s tired of being alone in the house just listening to his old clock ticking away. He’s never thought of marrying again but maybe he should give it some thought.

Jessie Kauffman is Astrid’s twin brother. Jessie is a widower who has vowed never to marry again. He and Astrid are not identical twins and they are both single. Jessie owns and operates a leather shop on the property of a new farm that he and his twin recently moved into. Astrid is always into something and Jessie works hard to keep one step ahead of her. Jessie’s main goal is to keep his sister out of trouble.

Matthew and Mahlon Yoder are ten year old identical twins. Double the trouble is a good description of these boys. Adorable and cute and they love their MaMa. Lately they have been curious about their father who died five years ago. They constantly question their mother about their late father. Why did he have to die? What was he like? They are so energetic that poor Imogene can’t keep up with them. They mean no harm to anyone but they just can’t help themselves. Lately this man has been coming to visit their MaMa and it’s possible she may marry this man. Although he is nice enough he’s not who they want for a new Dad. That other man they have grown to like so much would be a much better Dad for them. What can they do to persuade their MaMa to marry the man they want for a new Dad?

I recommend this book to readers of Amish Fiction and clean romance. The book can be read as a standalone. It is scheduled to be released on 9/27/22.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Astrid & her twin Jesse live together following the deaths of their parents. Widowed Imogene, comes to Astrid begging her to play matchmaker & find her a husband, to help raise her twin boys.
Of course, everything backfires after Astrid finds the "perfect man" for Imogene!

A charming & funny story, full of antics of Imogenes twin boys, who have their own husband in mind for their mother!

Warm, humorous & touching, this is another winner by Amy Lillard!

I love the writings of Amy Lillard. This book is no exception. It was fun to read and get to know the people of two neighboring rival towns. I always look forward to reading more from Amy Lillard.

A delightful and heartwarming story reminding us that love can be found in different ways and at the most unexpected times. With humor, compassion, and lots of love, this story is a winner. I received a complimentary copy of the book. No review was required.

The Amish Matchmaker by author Amy Lillard is Book 2 in the author’s Paradise Valley Series. This is the story of Astrid Kauffman, an Amish woman who writes Amish romance novels. She lives with her twin brother, Jesse. Imogene Yoder, a widow, asks Astrid to match her up with a potential husband because she thinks Astrid is a Matchmaker. The story is gets interesting then.

Imogene has twin sons, Mattie and Mahlon. They are a handful and need a father to help guide them. They have their own ideas about that. The boys bring a bit of humor to the story.

It did not take long to become invested in the characters and the story. The author has a nice style of writing. She adds life lessons to her story. I wish the faith element had been a little stronger. After the story, the author included some recipes from the book.

I highly recommend this. It is a delightful Amish story. It gets a 4 out of 5 star rating from this reader. A copy was provided by NetGalley, but these are my honest words.

Cherese Akhavein's review Jun 18, 2022 · edit
it was amazing

The Amish Matchmaker by Amy Lillard
In this wonderful book you will read about how Astrid Kauffman decides that even thou she is not a matchmaker as Imogene Yoder believes, it’s best to carry on as if she is because, “ oh what a story this will make”
But what happens when real people are involved and not fictional people on a page, and what if feelings come into play but not for the ones who you though were to be together, and how do families feelings work into a changing living situation.
This storyline will show you that twins Astrid and Jesse Kauffman who are twins have a special relationship.Together yet in their own unique way they work toward helping Imogene Yoder and Ira Oberholtzer who are both widow’s find happiness and love again just not maybe the way the Matchmaker thought it was to play out, perhaps because no one consulted God in the process.
Like all of Amy Lillard’s books this was a exceptional book and once you start reading you find yourself not wanted to put it down. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the lovable twins of Imogene’s
Matthew and Mahlon these two boys will steal your heart and give you a laugh of two. I was gifted a copy of this book for my honest opinion and I can honestly say I would recommend this book.

The Amish Matchmaker ( Paradise Valley #2 )
BY: Amy Lillard
Another winner for Amy Lillard. I love Amish romance and really loved The Amish Matchmaker. The story and the characters both were well written. A woman is caught up into playing matchmaker for a woman. Is she a real matchmaker? What happens if she can’t match up the two? I laughed a lot while this matchmaking was going on. I was given a complimentary copy of this book by NetGalley. All Opinions are my own.

Astrid who also is a author played matchmaker for Imogene Yoder who is a widowed mother of twin boys. It backfires the one she sets up Imogene with she ends up falling in love with. They all do all types of things together go out to eat and go to contests. It all works out because Imogene is not in love with Ira but Imogene is. If you enjoy a good romance this is the book for you.

This book was such a cute and fun Amish romance. The characters were lovable and relatable. The story was intriguing and flowed well. I’m really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Amish romance, and anyone who is in the mood for a light-hearted and pleasant read.


I received a copy of this book from NetGalley to review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Am so excited that NetGalley and the publisher granted me an advance copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.

I love Amish romance books am so excited to discover this great author!

Was truly blessed by this book from start to finish.

Our author gave us believable characters and events. Her facts about the Amish were spot on and the story was beatifully written.

Highly recommend this book and author.

Will be reading more of her books!

The Amish Matchmaker has to be my new favorite by Amy Lillard I have read to date. I loved it and am giving it five stars.