4 stars, Gains and Losses

A STOLEN KISS (HEART OF THE AMISH BOOK 7)
by Mindy Steele

Benuel "Ben" Ropp has love and trust issues. He feels like he has been deceived or hurt by all of the relationships with people in his life, family or friends, they have all betrayed him.

LeEtta Miller, 22 wants to get married and start her own family, but she is in no hurry. Since her mamm died, it has only been her and her daed. She is lacking in some of the womanly arts of the home, since she did not get that instruction as she grew up, from her mamm.

Jonas Hostetler, 15 has an unreasonable crush on LeEtta. Adding him into the mix of the budding friendship of Ben and LeEtta leads to some unimaginable circumstances.

I like how LeEtta and Ben trust in the Lord to see them through rough patches. It seemed like Ben was a little immature with his relationships.

Quotable Quotes: ...those two had a habit of stirring up hornets' nests. There are people like that in real life. ...book enthusiast. I thought everyone was. ...Prayer...losing what held us hostage. A lovely way to think of prayer.

I liked LeEtta, Ben, his aenti Oneida, and Ruby. I really didn't care for Jonas. The rest of the Hostetler's large family seemed okay.

I have read several of the books in The Heart of the Amish book series. I'd highly recommend any of them. They are written by different authors and each book is a stand-alone, which I like. You can read them in any particular order.

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A Stolen Kiss by Mindy Steele is book #7 in The Heart of the Amish series. Benuel Ropp moves to Cherry Grove to work for a hog farmer so he can earn enough money to put a down paymnet on a farm of his own back home. He's bitter that the farm he grew up on and worked so hard on has gone to his younger brother. LeEtta Miller has never known her mother, as she died in childbirth. When these two young people meet, they are immediately attracted to each other. But when LeEtta brazenly kisses Ben, and a witness tattles to both her father and the Bishop, what will happen?

This was another fun story in this series with interesting characters who have different obstacles to overcome in order to be able to move on in their lives. Faith and love play key roles in this story.

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Stolen Kiss is Book 7 of the Heart of the Amish series and it doesn't disappoint. Written by Mindy Steele, we find that LeEtta Miller takes a chance and kisses a handsome Amish stranger, thinking she will never see him again & that may be her only kiss. She has struggled all her life with not measuring up & self doubt. Benuel Ropp is staying with the Amish temporarily to build up his finances for his future after his inheritance is left to his brother. Because of that kiss, they are forced to marry in order to save their reputations. Both LeEtta & Benuel struggle with their family troubles, learning forgiveness & moving forward while being a blessing to others. They are a very endearing couple, both have quirky family members & it isn't your typical Amish fiction. It keeps your interest & throws in some plot twists as well. I was given a complimentary copy of this book by Barbour Publishing & was under no obligation to post a review.

I love books written about Amish people but often they can become repetitive. The author is able to give the reader a new story line which was so interesting to read about.

There was a whole slew of characters in the story, which in the beginning was a bit confusing. My favorite characters were Le Etta and Oneida. I loved how Oneida was such an encouragement not only with her friendship but also with her cooking.

I also love when an author includes recipes at the end of the story!!

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

This is such a different Amish story, feasible? Yes! I could see this happening, but the author does a great job of putting this story together and weaving a page turner.

Attraction, yes, but marriage? Jealousy, and being young, but doing something that changed peoples lives, that is how it started, but how it ends, well we journey for answers, and live with some interesting people.

I love the visiting aunt, Oneida, what a joy she is, and she sure tells it like it is.

A birthright, an only child, and a marriage in name only.

Answers come, but along with more danger! Just when you thing things will never change, there are answers, keep page turning!

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

This is another good read by Mindy Steele. LeEtta and Ben are forced to marry after a stolen kiss. LeEtta's mom passed when giving birth to her so it's only been her and her dad Harlan. LeEtta's grandma lives nearby and tries to fill the shoes of her mother. Her dad has an accident that keeps him from managing the farm and farming like he needs to. Ben is a farmer with a past that has made him unable to trust other people. When he and LeEtta are forced to marry, his anger and resentment grow. Can Ben and LeEtta forge a life together that started with a stolen kiss? This book is about love, family, forgiveness, trust and second chances. I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review. #netgalley #barbourpublishing

Such a fun, easy read. Family dissension, hurts, forgiveness, romance, God's plans. Mindy Steele's "A Stolen Kiss" has it all.

Releases Dec. 1st. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

When a spur of the moment stolen kiss is witnessed by a jealous person thugs get crazy. This story was written very well. I felt it had a very original twist. I love Amish romance and this story was a lot of fun to read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

It was a good read. I enjoyed it not a book I would typically read. I am glad I did.

Can recommend.

3.5 stars.

Loved reading the inspirational and engaging Christian romance story. When LeEtta kisses a stranger, Ben, they have to get married, but Ben doesn't trust or want to be with his new wife, LeEtta, and LeEtta feels guilty and prays for Ben to forgive her. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting love story by the awesome author, Mindy Steele.

It was a cute book. There were some good insights in it too. The pacing was great because everything was moving along pretty well in the story. I will be reading more books from this author! If you enjoy reading Amish marriage of convince clean romance books then I would try this one out.


This ARC was given to me by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A heart warming and captivating Amish Romance story that I really enjoyed reading. I have read many books by this Author and I can truthfully say that I thought A Stolen Kiss is the best book that Steele has written. My interest was peaked from start to finish . I loved the characters and the story line of this romance. It was unpredictable , inspirational, romantic and the ending was beautiful. What more could I ask for? This book has everything I want to find in a sweet Amish romance novel. One of the reasons that I keep reading this author’s books.
The two main characters are LeEtta Miller and Benuel Ropp. When a handsome Amish stranger shows up at the Sunday church gathering all the ladies heads are turned in his direction. Only one head catches his attention. But Ben Ropp has other things on his mind . Bitterness and resentment lives in his heart. He won’t be in town long and the last thing he needs right now is a girlfriend to make things complicated. Ben has a reason to be in Cherry Grove and soon he will be leaving. Still he can’t help thinking about that pretty strawberry blonde Amish Maedel sitting across the isle from him.
I highly recommend A Stolen Kiss to readers of Amish Fiction, woman’s Fiction and fans of Mindy Steele. This book is part of The Heart of the Amish series but can be read as a standalone. It is scheduled for release on 12/1 24.
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed here in this review are entirely my own.
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Who kissed whom first? Well it was a mutual like, in my opinion, either way. Ben and LeEtta had just met on a walk through the woods and he offered to walk her home. That was the beginning of a lot of misunderstanding and possibly exaggerating about what happened when Jonas, who is too young yet has a huge crush on LeEtta, came upon them. Ben and LeEtta are pushed into a quick marriage but will it last? Will love blossom and grow for them? They both have issues from their past that they are struggling to overcome. LeEtta's mother died giving birth to her so she was raised by a very protective father with help from her grandmother. Ben has trust issues that stem from people he was close to betraying him. Can either of them allow God to heal their hurts and open their hearts to let another person in? I enjoyed the ups and downs for Ben and LeEtta and twists and turns throughout this story. The characters are all very realistic and enhance the story line. There is a great ending which is a bit of a surprise.
I recieved an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

As someone who lives in a different subculture that media often gets wrong, I was intrigued to read a romance set in the Amish community. The story was charming and totally Rated G clean, which was a nice change from many steamy romance novels.

There’s family drama, misunderstandings, surprising attractions and even a fearful moment or two that come up after the reader is engaged with the characters.

I’m not Amish, and neither is the author, so it’s impossible to tell how accurately their lifestyle was portrayed, but if you’re looking for a closed door romance with a bit of someone else’s culture woven in, this novel fits the bill.

A Stolen Kiss
Mindy Steele
Amish Romance
LeEtta Miller’s mother died shortly after she was born. She was raised by her father, Arlen, to the best of his ability; he did everything he could to keep her safe. LeEtta is about 24 years old, she can bake delicious bread but most of her cooking leaves a lot to be desired. Arlen had an accident and crushed his elbow; his elbow has not healed properly, and he needs replacement surgery. With Arlen being unable to work money is scarce. LeEtta wants to help out on their farm, but her Daed refuses to allow her to do anything not considered woman’s work. LeEtta loves to read, especially romance books; she daydreams about kissing.
Benuel Ropp came to Kentucky when his father turned the family farm over to younger brother. Ben felt he was entitled to the farm; he invested money, he worked hard but his father turned everything over to his younger brother. His plan is to raise money at Cherry Grove and return to Ohio to buy a farm he has his eye on. Then he saw LeEtta, she was attractive. When their eyes locked on each other there was a warm feeling. He had no intention of making friends, having a girlfriend or getting married; he was in Cherry Grove for one reason and one reason only.
Ben couldn’t resist asking LeEtta to allow him to walk her home. Unable to resist the impulse, LeEtta stole a kiss and Ben returned it. Unfortunately, Jonas saw the intimate gesture. Jonas was a sixteen-year-old brat. He was struck on LeEtta, he was obsessed. Jonas made a poor choice, and it backfired on him.
Love and the traditions that go along with it are not always easy to navigate. The characters in this story are all flawed and precious. Ben is my least favorite. He is resentful and ungrateful; however, he did finally change. LeEtta is sweet and tries so hard to please everyone. Onieda was a delightful character and so was Mammi Iola. This book teaches us God has a plan for our lives and love is a gift.

Thank you NetGalley for the review copy.

The more I read any of the Heart of the Amish books, the more and more deeply I feel for them and with them. You see how hard they try, and you just want them to be able to succeed and just have the life that you know God wants them to have. Yes, I know they're just fictional characters, however, the way Mindy Steele writes them, they just feel so real to the reader.

I knew from the beginning that Benuel and LeEtta were going to be together. They were already so much alike, even if they couldn't necessarily see it in the beginning. Sometimes God gives us what we need instead of what we want and a lot of the time (I know this from experience) that what we needed ends up being exactly what we wanted in the end anyway, just in a different capacity.

I loved how protective of LeEtta Arlen was and how even in the end, he learned to be able to bend some and realize how much of a woman she had become. Benuel was super hardheaded, and I knew he would take a bit to come around, but even from the beginning, I could feel how much he wanted to be more like LeEtta, he just didn't know how yet.

This story is a perfect example of how even though things may start off harder than you expected, to stick with it, because the end is so worth it. You can really see where God is working in this story, and I just loved every second of it.

Thanks to Net Galley, the publishers, and to Mindy Steele for the ability to read and review this book. All opinions are my own and are completely honest.

What a wonderful Amish story. What a ride! I don't think I've read a marriage of convience in an Amish community before. Many ups and downs and I felt all of the characters emotions. It was a real treat to and I enjoyed every moment.

If you're a fan of Amish romance novels, then "A Stolen Kiss" by Mindy Steele is an absolute must-read! This enchanting story swept me off my feet and reaffirmed my love for Steele's work. Her knack for weaving heartfelt narratives with rich, authentic characters is truly remarkable.

In "A Stolen Kiss," we follow the journey of two souls navigating the complexities of love and tradition in their close-knit Amish community. Steele's vivid descriptions and emotional depth bring the characters to life, making their struggles and joys resonate deeply with the reader. I found myself fully invested in their story, rooting for their happiness through every twist and turn.

Mindy Steele has a unique talent for capturing the beauty of Amish life while exploring the themes of love, sacrifice, and the importance of community. Her writing style is both engaging and soothing, making it easy to get lost in the pages.

For anyone who shares my passion for Amish romance, "A Stolen Kiss" is a delightful addition to your collection. Steele has once again delivered a heartwarming tale that will linger in your mind long after you turn the last page. I can't recommend it enough!

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.

A Stolen Kiss is a well written Amish romance. I enjoyed the plot and the character dynamics. I recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

A STOLEN KISS took me by surprise with how much it touched my heart. I was intrigued by the concept of a “forced marriage” because of a simple kiss and was interested in how it would all play out. In the end, the storyline flowed quite nicely and the “forced marriage” was understandable. LeEtta had my heart. She was such an incredible character. I loved her sweet and caring nature and she’d a tear or two over everything she went through. Ben, on the hand got my motor running over his stubbornness and stupidity. I wanted to throttle him but then just as quickly he won me over when he got out of his own head. This book kept me engaged. I truly enjoyed it. I’m giving A STOLEN KISS the judy.ann.loves.books stamp of approval , TBR and Enjoy!