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It never ceases to amaze me how Jennifer Beckstrand is able to write stories that are so funny and feel so lighthearted while actually having a lot of spiritual depth and life lessons contained within them. This story is no exception! I loved Ada and Enos' story. I loved how they couldn't help but serve one another in love and fight for each other even while they were trying to be enemies. I have a lot to learn from their kind of love!
I received a complimentary electronic copy of this book from NetGalley. It's always a joy to visit any of Jennifer Beckstrand's Amish communities, and I look forward to the next one!
This is one of my favorite Amish authors. Great story and the characters are great. I highly recommend this book.
A solid addition to the series, I really liked the stubbornness of our main characters in this one. Cathy emerging to shape up the mother was my favorite part!
The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unattached Neighbor by Jennifer Beckstrand is an entertaining story. I like the characters in this series and the new ones introduced in this story. I enjoyed getting to know Ada Yoder better. Ada and Enos got off to an inauspicious start. Ada is a determined woman, and the Yoder’s new neighbor, Enos Hoover, is just as stubborn (patient and kind, but stubborn as a mule). A dispute over six acres of land is going to test their mettle. I like that the story is told from Ada and Enos’s point of view. We get to see each of their perspectives on the various situations. I enjoyed the interactions between the pair. Their conflicts and awkward moments were the beginnings of their relationship. Cathy is a hoot. She has some great dialogue that provides many laugh out loud moments. Her purse reminds me of Mary Poppins’ bag (you never know what will come out of Cathy’s bag next). I liked seeing the characters develop, especially Ada and Beth. It was great to catch up with the other Yoder sisters and their families. While The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unattached Neighbor is the sixth book in The Amish Quiltmaker series, it can be read as a standalone. I like Jennifer Beckstrand’s writing style. I find it to be engaging. Her characters are relatable, and I love the humor sprinkled throughout her stories (I laughed often while reading this story as well as the others in the series). The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unattached Neighbor is a diverting tale with a land dispute, a firm fence, tent troubles, water rights, a messy house, foreshadowing quilt blocks, and a happy harvest.
Esther Keim helps the four Yoder sisters make a quilt for their great grandmother's birthday, with a little match making thrown in. sweet story.
I just love this series. Jennifer Beckstrand comes up with hilarious predicaments for her characters to find themselves in.
Amish quiltmaker and matchmaker, Esther Klein has been watching the Yoder women. She is thinking about Ada who is sure she is to care for her sisters and father for a lifetime. At 32 there is no husband in her future. She believes she leads such a boring life that it brings her to tears at times. Until the day a sneaky man dares to come on to the Yoder property - Enos Hoover. (Their first meeting is hysterical.)
Trouble is about to unfold. That Hoover man has moved from Pennsylvania and claims that he owns six acres that is part of Yoder property. Ada is ready to do whatever is needed to claim her family land.
Enos has burdens on his shoulders including his mother who is fighting all the way to get him to go back home. She causes problems at every turn. Can she drive him back to Pennsylvania? She is a test to his faith.
This book is another joy ride for me. I received an advanced reader's copy from Zebra Books and Kensington Publishing through NetGalley. This is my own opinion about this book. This story has laugh-out-loud moments and some very serious, sometimes sad experiences for the characters. It certainly points out that things may not be what they seem. I really like an Amish story that has real grit and life reality. Some people are simply not kind. There's a good example of that kind of human in this book. Change takes place for more than one person here. We see a great role for Cathy in this book and we get to see Esther with the next thing she has sitting on her ear.
This is a five-star read for me.
Amish fiction readers will love this sixth book of the Amish Quiltmaker series. What will it mean when Ada Yoder chooses the Bachelor’s Puzzle block for her Grossmammi’s special quilt? Her sister’s block changed their lives. Will her life change. Interesting things happen when a new neighbor moves next door. Enos is as stubborn as Ada and determined to get his own way. His mother is a force to be reckoned with and as mean as a snake. This delightful story has lessons for all. Looking forward where Beth’s quilt block will take her. Recommended!
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unattached Neighbor is book six in Beckstrand's Amish Quilter's series. Ada Yoder is a 32 year-old Amish woman who runs her dad's farm. When Enos Hoover and his mother, Tabitha, move onto the farm next door and Enos claims that six of Ada's acres are HIS, according to his deed, she's mad as a hornet and ready to fight! But as Ada gets to know Enos better by tenting out on the controversial six acres, and Enos also camps out right across the fence from her. Ada's attitude about Enos begins to change. Could these two enemies become friends, or, perhaps, even more than friends?
I enjoyed the characters in this book. Tabitha is surely a difficult lady to get along with, and there were oftentimes when I would've liked to wring her neck. But maybe there is even hope for her to change?
This is my favorite book in the Amish Quiltmaker's series.
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Can be read as a standalone however it is part of an interconnected series. I wish I had found this author sooner! He's just moved in next door with his mother. According to his deed the fence separating his property from their's is off and he wants it fixed. The fence has been there for generations and she refuses to move it. How far will she go to prevent him from accessing the land? His mother is not happy that she left their home and the rest of the family and has made her feelings known to everyone. Why did they move? Despite feelings between the neighbors changing, he refuses to take things beyond friendship. What will it take for him to accept a chance at HEA?
I received a copy of this book from the author. Review voluntarily given.
Another book in the Amish Quiltmaker's series. This book focuses on Ada and Enos. I have so far loved this series. The characters are all so different and draw you in to the story. Ada and Enos are in a dispute over 6 acres. Enos can prove that he owns them but will his admiration and love for Ada make settling the dispute worth the price? Each of these stories bring the reader closer to the characters. Even though it is part of a series, it can be read alone. However, once you read one you will want to read the rest. I received a copy through Netgalley. A review was not required.
It is rare to read a hate to love Amish fiction story, but that vibe comes through while reading this book. But that is what happens for Ada Yoder and Enos Hoover. Their start off on opposite sides when Enos tells Ada that six acres of her land actually belong to him and he’d like to start planting right away. They are literally on opposite sides of the fence. Ada determinedly believes the land is hers and the two almost reach a standoff.
I love these characters. Strong personalities are displayed in this novel, but kindness and compassion come through in this story. As this is an Amish romance, there is a shift between opposing views as their hearts slowly open to one another and love eventually wins out. Forgiveness can sometimes be difficult to come by, but when love comes in the picture, it is really sweet to see things unfold.
I love the interactions between Ada and Enos, even if awkwardness and disagreements began the foundation of their budding relationship. From anger, to disagreements, to compassion, to kindness, to forgiveness, and soon to love. This sixth book in the Amish Quiltmaker’s series was the full Monty. Having not read the previous titles, I am sure that I would have met some of the other characters, most notably Esther Kiem and Cathy Larsen.
Many thanks to Zebra and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unattached Neighbor can easily be read as a standalone but I highly recommend the entire series as we see some of the same people throughout.
As always, author Jennifer Beckstrand wrote a story that kept me laughing, shaking my head, and feeling all the feels. As the title states, we meet the unattached neighbor who plans on staying unattached. As does Ada, the girl next door. Both are excellent characters and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them.
I was happy to see Ada have her story told. She’s so different from the stereotypical Amish spinster and keeps everyone on their toes. So much so that Enos not only doesn’t know what to think of her, but really doesn’t like her. And who would have thought Amish neighbors would get into a disagreement over land? The way this plays out is very humorous.
With an outspoken English friend, a heartbroken mean mother, and countless other unique characters, you don’t want to miss this book if you enjoy Amish fiction.
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.
This is book six of this wonderful series. This time we find Ada butting heads with her new with neighbor Enos. He claims that Ada's family has six acres of his land. The more they argue the closer they get. Sweet romance.
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This is the 6th book in the Quiltmaker’s series. In this book, The Quiltmaker’s Unattached Neighbor, Jennifer Beckstrand with her witty humor and charm of her characters brings this book alive. Ada Yoder is the eldest daughter that feels responsible to take care of the house and farm. Enos Hoover moves in next door with his grumpy mother Tabitha and claims that the Yoder’s have a fence keeping him from 6 acres that he said are his. Ada and her father Marvin have been farming that land so Ada claims it is theirs. Both Ada and Enos are stubborn and butt heads. This book is full of Faith, Family, Friendship, Forgiveness and with witty humor that you won’t want to put it down!
Publication date November 26 2024
Thank you to Kensington Publishing, NetGalley and of course Jennifer Beckstrand for the ARC book. This is my honest review and I was not required to leave one.
This is a cute, and at times funny read. This story is Ada's, the oldest sister and still unmarried at 32, but are things about to change?
If you have read the other two books in this series, then your familiar with these four Amish women, but these are read alone books. I am waiting for the youngest Beth's story!
New Amishman in town and now a neighbor to the Yoders, and he is claiming six acres of their land!
We watch as Ada seems to go to great extreme's to prove her points and we are there as she pushes her points, often with chuckles, from me, and sometimes danger, but whom comes to her rescue?
I love Cathy, and she sure says it like it is, and how we wish we could!
An overbearing, and sometimes nasty mother, a bit of danger, and a bit of sweet romance!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kensington, and was not required to give a positive review.
The next book in Jennifer Beckstrand's Quiltmaker series is here. Join Esther as she matchmakes with four sisters. Ada is the oldest and takes care of her sisters and father. She is ever practical and has no time for nonsense. Enos Hoover, however, says that six of her acres are his and he is determined to get them back. As the two spend time together, though, they discover that they might have more in common than acreage. Such a fun story. I always love her books. They make me laugh out loud, but also remind me of the love of Jesus.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.
Took me a while to get started, but once I was in a few chapters, I found myself enjoying the read more and more.
I love Amish romance, and I think this is going to become one of my go-to authors.
The characters and story link were great, and it was a light, enjoyable, fast, and relaxing read.
Recommend.
I adore Amish romance, and this was simply lovely. Set in Colorado, this book showcases neighbours who start out on the wrong foot, and slowly become friends. Their friendship eventually blossoms into a tender romance. As with all Amish books, there are strong elements of faith and hope.
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.
From the outstanding author, Jennifer Beckstrand comes the Quiltmaker’s Unattached Neighbor. This is #6 in the Amish Quiltmaker’s series. Each one gets better and better.
Enos Hoover and his mom, Tabitha, moves into an old farm next door to Ada Yoder and her family. As always, Ms. Beckstrand has a perfect combination of emotions from happiness to sadness and everything in between. The story is full of real life, mistakes and forgiveness. It has very funny parts where you find yourself laughing out loud, and then there are other parts that tug at your heartstrings.
Every character is important to the story and the plot is thought out and delivered well, making it realistic. I keep you turning pages quickly so you can find out what happens next.
This book is a 5-star read all the way. You don’t want to miss this one. Order your copy today.
I was given an ARC from Kensington Publishing | Zebra through Netgalley, but was not required to give a positive review. Publication Date is November 26, 2024.