I love the journey of Bonnie discovering her self-worth and allowing herself to be loved by shy Elijah. I love how author Kelly uses strong characters with disabilities to show you can live life at its fullest with the right people around you and God's love. She also uses the POV of Bonnie's mom, who's widowed, and pours all her energy into her spunky daughter, who unlike Elijah, has no trouble speaking her mind. Full of community, family, food, and chuckles this gem found a cozy spot in my heart.
Amazing narrator!

Once again, Kelly has crafted an absolutely captivating story! What I especially loved about this one is that it features not just one, but two beautiful romance stories.

The story follows Bonnie, a kind-hearted Amish woman who has lived with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) since childhood, a condition that gradually weakens her muscles over time. She has found purpose and joy in running Homespun Handicrafts, a shop she manages alongside two friends, all of whom have disabilities. Through their daily lives, the story offers a touching glimpse into their world and what courting looks like for them.

Bonnie has always tried to focus on gratitude, appreciating what she has rather than dwelling on the progression of her condition. But as time passes, she begins to feel like the shop is no longer enough. Enter Elijah, a childhood friend who suddenly reappears in her life. He is drawn to her, and she to him, yet Bonnie refuses to entertain the idea of romance. She doesn’t want to stand in the way of Elijah courting someone who wouldn’t require as much care as she does.

Elijah, a gentle and reserved soul, struggles to fit into a family that is so different from him. But despite his anxieties, Bonnie is the one person with whom he feels truly at ease. She stands out to him in a way no one else does. Yet Bonnie insists on keeping their relationship strictly business, allowing him to sell his products in her store, nothing more. But Elijah only has eyes for her.

As Bonnie’s condition worsens, the growing affection between them creates tension. If they can’t be together, being in each other’s presence becomes painful. Will Bonnie be able to see herself through Elijah’s eyes...that her future, though uncertain, can still be beautiful? That she is not a burden, but a blessing in his life?

And without giving anything away...other romances blossom around Bonnie as well, including one involving her mother! This is a such heartwarming, tender story you won’t want to miss!

I received a complimentary copy of this audio book, and this review reflects my honest opinion.

I was given an advanced ebook copy by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Having a son with a disability made reading this book come to life. This author has fully researched the disabilities, and has written a beautiful tale of overcoming those disabilities and how they don't define a person. How a person that has more issues than another one deserves love and to live their life like everyone else. This author has always been a favorite of mine and writes beautiful stories, and this one didn't disappoint either! I love how she incorporated different disabilities into the story line. I fell in love with each soul in this book and I love the way this author kept Christ in the center!!

This my first Amish book. I have always wondered the ways of the Amish. I love that this was a fictional book that taught you about serious health issues they might encounter. I love that both main characters battled their own type of issues. This was a book about growing as a person, allowing people in, going for your dreams and standing up for yourself.

I ordered this whole series for the library. I believe they will be a big hit.

This is an Amish Romance, and this is the third book in the Amish Calling series. I have not read the first two books in this series before picking up this book, but I think you can read this book as a standalone without problems. I read this book by listening to the audiobook. I enjoyed listening to the audiobook, and the narrator was easy to understand. I really enjoyed this book. I have not read Amish Romance in awhile, and I am glad I picked this book up. I loved getting to know the characters in this book. This story really touched my heart, and I loved how special needs were covered in this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

my first time reading/listening to an Amish novel and it was amazing! I love how the author researched and payed such care in writing about the disabilities in the story as well as the amish community as a whole. this was a truely wholesome story.

This is a heartwarming and uplifting read that will resonate with fans of inspirational romance and Amish fiction, particularly those who appreciate stories about overcoming adversity, pursuing one's passions, and finding love and acceptance ina the face of physical challenges.

Title: With all My Heart
Author: Kelly Irvin
Series: Amish Calling #3
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Lauren Berst
Publisher: Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction AUdio
Genre: Amish
Audiobook Pub Date: January 28, 2025
My Rating: 3,4 Stars
Pages 384

This series features Amish families who have had some difficult health issues and physical handicaps which believe to be a result of the Amish closely intermarrying.

Bonnie Yoder and Elijah Miller each believe that marriage is not in their futures

I have read many Amish stories and always enjoyed them. Typically the stories I read are mysteries; this one is a bit different for me. I have not read another that dealt with certain diseases that are prevalent among the Amish,

In this story Bonnie Yoder, has a disability but is able to manage her disability and run a successful gift shop. She is co-owner and runs the shop with two other disabled Amish women. Bonnie believes her disability prevents her from marriage or raising children.

Elijah Miller struggles with shyness. He comes from a family of auctioneers but knows it is unlikely that he will follow in his father’s footsteps.
He enjoys creating wooden toys from carvings and hopes he can turn his hobby into a business

He finally approaches Bonnie about selling his wooden toys and other carvings in her store.
The two immediate feel a connection. However, Bonnie is afraid to believe their relationship would be anything other than business.
Elijah is convinced Bonnie would never be interested in a man who's too shy to participate in a conversation.
Bonnie and Elijah are the main characters in this story and I was sure a HEA was in the works. However there is more to this story and it kept me reading!

I have read many Amish stories and always enjoyed them!
Typically the stories I read are mysteries; this series is different – enjoyable and yes! Heartwarming.

Want to thank NetGalley and Thomas Nelson &/Zondervan Fiction Audio this audiobook.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for January 28, 2025.

Disabilities of all kinds step into the limelight in "With All Her Heart" by Kelly Irvin, book 3 in her Amish Calling series. From hereditary disabilities to those caused by accidents, the main characters find ways to be productive members of their Amish society.

Bonnie Yoder has something called SMA (spinal muscular atrophy), a rare disease that is gradually stealing her muscles. She uses a rollator to walk, and is determined to walk as long as she can, thank you very much. She often needs help but is offended if anyone just steps in without asking if she needs help. She feels she has been a burden on her mother all her life, but is unwilling to entertain any thoughts of marriage because she doesn't want to go into such an unequal union. She owns and operates a craft shop with two of her friends - all of whom are disabled in one way or another. The crafts she sells are mostly made by disabled members of her Amish community, because everyone needs to feel valued for what they can contribute.

Eli Miller is an oddity in his family of auctioneers. His worst nightmare is standing in front of a group of people with all eyes on him as he calls an auction, but that is exactly what his father asks him to do. Every other man in his family has stepped up to the mic without fear and done his duty to the family. Eli has taken the classes and passed with flying colors but when he actually tries he freezes and can't get a word past his closed throat. His dream is to make children's toys and furniture in his shop, selling them in Bonnie's store. He feels misunderstood as the lone introvert in his family of extroverts. It also doesn't hurt that he's been half in love with Bonnie Yoder ever since their school days.

As Bonnie and Eli work together to sell his toys, and the pressure from his father mounts to join them on the auction circuit, can Eli prove to himself that 1. he IS capable of calling an auction without freezing, and 2. he can convince his father that auctioneering isn't what he wants for his life? When Bonnie's condition deteriorates and she pulls back from him, can Eli convince her to give their love a chance?

As the daughter of a man who was disabled at 28 due to a 52' fall from the top of a silo he was building, I know all about stubborn Mennonites who don't want help if they don't NEED help. Bonnie's constant "I can do that myself" rang pretty true in my mind, although I thought she took it too far to her own detriment. I have to say, I was amazed by Eli and his willingness to take Bonnie's limitations and look right past them to the beautiful heart she tried so hard to protect. Most people would be like the young man at the Bent and Dent who was interested as long as she was pushing a shopping cart but the minute she grabbed her rollator, he completely lost interest in Bonnie.

In many ways, this was a harder book for me to read than the others in the series, and maybe it is because, in my mind's eye, I could see the reactions people sometimes had to my dad and his cane. Readers interested in learning about the Amish, and the Founder Effect, and the many rare diseases found among the Amish population, will find a wealth of knowledge here. I also enjoyed revisiting the characters from the first two books in the series, and I absolutely loved Eli. He is a gem! Kelly Irvin has written a book that came straight from her heart for the disabled. Don't miss it!

I listened to this one on the NetGalley Shelf app, and was impressed with the narrator and her Pennsylvania Dutch pronunciations. (My dad was fluent, so I heard it often and recognize when it's being butchered.)

Everything you love about Amish Reads!

Kelly Irvin does an amazing job of holding her reader's interests as she weaves together Bonnie's story. Amish families have a higher rate of genetic issues and Bonnie is one of the "special" children, as they are called in the plain world. Bonnie has SMA (Spinal Muscle Atrophy) and started a business with her best friends who also have special needs. Her shop sells Amish goods made by those who have disabilities and has done well. She uses a walker with wheels (Rollator) to get around and with her SMA - she feels no one would want a wife who has her challenges and to be a mom who can't fully care for her child. She is set in her ways and is lonely.

Elijah, has always thought Bonnie beautiful and kind when they were in school. He has his own challenges, his family owns an auction business and he is so terribly shy and has a hard time finding words. After a horrible auction fail, he is more determined to make a go of creating wooden treasures and he goes to Bonnie's shop.

Bonnie & Elijah's story is beautiful and healing. Not realizing this was book #3 in this series, I didn't feel like I was missing any information, it only made me want to read more!;

First off, as someone who lives with a disability, it was exciting to see that representation in this book. Just simple things like distinguishing between a walker and a rollator nearly made me giddy! And a romance featuring a heroine with mobility issues is such a gift, not only for people like me, but to help others understand that physical limitations don’t have to limit life choices.

That’s something Bonnie wrestles with. She has an almost false sense of pride, not wishing to be a burden to others which was so relatable. I cringed in places because I could see myself being as stubbornly independent in just as exasperating a way as she is. So, lessons learned here.

Definitely don’t skip the author’s note at the beginning of the book. It is heartfelt and to the point and should be read before diving into the story.

And what an incredible story it is! With a surprise second romance! There’s a real sense of Amish community – both comforting and frustrating (for this reader, anyway) and two strong women finding their way after life has knocked them around a bit.

An emotional and rewarding read…well, listen in my case. I thoroughly enjoyed narrator Lauren Berst’s performance. She doesn’t just narrate, she brings the characters alive with her emotional interpretation. An immensely satisfying listening experience.

My thanks to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for providing me with an audio copy of this book.

Thank you, Net Galley, for the advanced audio of Kelly Irvin's WITH ALL HER HEART. I was looking forward to this novel because I read Amish fiction and have not read this author before. I did not realize that this is part of a series, but I'm listening to it right now and believe it's not too dependent on the previous novels. This novel centers around an auction company owned by the family of the male main character, Elijah and disabilities prevalent in some many Amish families, particularly the female main character, Bonnie. This novel also focuses on the relationship between Elijah and Bonnie and the difficulties both face if they pursue a relationship. The author explanations of both the business and the disabilities are clear and easy to understand. I knew a little about disabilities being prevalent in Amish families, but that being the main focus of the novel really taught me a lot. As I am now a senior citizen and have experience with the physical difficulties that come with age, this really put that in perspective since others have these troubles at an early age and they cope well. The narration was also very well done.

So, this is book #3 in the series….and I have to say, it’s always nice to come back in and meet up with all the characters that you’ve come to know and love in previous books!

Elijah is a woodworker. Unlike the rest of the men in his family, he is SHY! Like…acutely shy. Like, he can’t even speak to someone in public. And what profession is his family in, you ask? Well, they’re auctioneers! You know…you go out in public and place items up for bids…and interact with a multitude of people! 😮👀😩. There’s no way he can ever see himself doing this!

And then we have Bonnie. She’s a sweet young woman with a nasty disease that causes her to need braces, and a rollator (walker), in order for her to do her daily activities. She’s not worried about it, per se, but she doesn’t ever see herself getting married or having kids… So, it’s kind of always there in the back of her mind…

One day Elijah approaches her, with the intention of asking if it would be ok to sell some of his items in her store. That was the INTENTION, anyway….but of course, once she’s near him he just clams up!

Bonnie and two friends run a store that sells to her neighbors, as well as tourists…and all three friends have some type of disability….yet they manage to hold their own, and run a very successful store….on their own!!

Set in small town Maryland, with Amish surroundings and beliefs, this one is sure to tug at your heartstrings…

In the meantime, Bonnie and her Mom are still reeling from their recent loss…but still trying to work their way through it… and it seems like there’s just always…one…more…thing…

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️for me!

#WithAllHerHeart (Amish Calling #3) by #KellyIrvin and narrated nicely by #LaurenBerst.

Oh, and just LOOK at this cover with Bonnie on it!! She is just the sweetest thing…

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With All Her Heart is book 3 in Kelly Irvin's Amish Calling series and it was so good that I had tears in my eyes when I finished it! Because of Bonnie's disability she feels like a relationship with Elijah wouldn't be in his best interest. He also struggles with extreme shyness and is scared to do the calling at his family's auction business. They both grow so much, and it was a joy to read their story! I also really enjoyed Bonnie's mom romance with a widower and how that all played out. Slowpoke is also a great dog and one everyone would love to have. This is truly one of my all-time favorites by Kelly Irvin!

I read/listened to the audio book. The narrator, Laura Berst, did a wonderful job!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 28 January 2025

I received an ALC (Advanced Listener Copy) of this audiobook from NetGalley & Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio

🎧4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 🎧
Bonnie Yoder is a character of great significance. Despite her disability, she successfully owns and operates a gift shop that attracts both tourists and local shoppers from her Plain community.

Elijah Miller is shy and has been shy his entire life. When he has to step in and auctioneer in place of his brother, he is quite literally shocked into silence. He feels as though he must do this for the family even though his heart is working with his hands making things.

He ventures out to Bonnie’s shop, and they agree that he will sell his carvings in her store. But Elijah isn’t just interested in the new business venture he is smitten with Bonnie.

Bonnie has always wanted what all Plain people want to marry and have children, but she fears her disability will get in the way. She needs to trust in Elijah and Elijah needs to trust in himself.

I really enjoyed Lauren Berst’s narration I thought it was authentic and well done.

"With All Her Heart" by Kelly Irvin is a sweet Amish romance. Bonnie was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular atrophy as a young child and uses a rollator to get around. Her, along with 3 other friends who have disabilities in her Amish community run a store that caters to selling Amish made goods by disabled individuals in their community to tourists.

Bonnie struggles with coming to terms with her condition and it has impacted her thoughts on life, marriage and having kids though her doctor says she can still have children despite her condition. She knows her condition is progressive and will be a major factor in any relationship she forms. Her school friend Elijah suffers from crippling anxiety and even has an emotional support animal that goes everywhere with him. He's dealing with the expectations his father has for him to enter the family auctioneering business - something he just isn't able to come to terms with due to his anxiety.

Bonnie's mother, who is a widow also has her own chance at romance in this book. It was great to see a 50 year old woman's romantic journey being written about since so many stories revolve around younger individuals and their romances.

This sweet story does a great job of showing how disabilities are looked at in the Amish community. It touches on the "founder effect" in which due to the small gene pool in many Amish communities, there is a higher incidence of children being born with various disabling medical conditions. It is great to see that they are valued as gifts from God in most cases, but in others, they can also be looked down upon. The disability representation in this book is strong and multiple types of medical conditions are mentioned in this book.

There are also very strong faith themes which go throughout the book. The characters pray, encourage one another's faith and talk openly about God's will for their lives. This is a Christian fiction book, like most Amish fiction so readers should expect to see the faith themes throughout. The faith is well done and was encouraging to me as a reader to see.

I would recommend this book to anyone ages 16+. There is some kissing, but it sticks to just that and nothing else. Marriage, loss of spouse and worries about caring for children for disabled individuals are themes throughout, however it is tastefully done and done in a very caring, compassionate manor.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the opportunity to listen to an ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Kelly Irvin does it again! This is the third in the Amish Calling series and once again takes on one of the toughest of topics, disabilities. As a mother to several children with various special needs, this book was a powerful story of challenge and triumph. The romance woven between every day life with SMA and extreme shyness was sweet and raw. This was a sweet and lovely read that had me looking forward to each evenings reading time and left me so encouraged at the end.

With All Her Heart is a great Amish romance! I truly enjoyed getting into this world once again. This series highlights genetic diseases that occur in Amish communities due to a smaller genetic pool when having children. Bonnie is a gift store worker who has a physical disability that has left her wary of people helping her. Elijah crafts wooden toys to sell in her shop. He suffers from social anxiety and finds it difficult to talk to Bonnie despite his attraction to her. Their growing friendship and romance was really sweet. I also liked that at the same time Bonnie’s mother is trying to open herself up to love again. I would recommend this series if you like Amish reads! I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in trade for my honest opinion. My thoughts are my own.
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Kelly Irvin’s third book in the Amish Calling series is a heartwarming tale of love and acceptance. The series begins with an insightful Author’s Note that delves into the concept of the “founder effect,” a phenomenon experienced by some Plain families due to a limited gene pool. Despite this, these families firmly believe that every child, regardless of disability, is cherished and considered special.

The story follows Bonnie Yoder, a co-owner of a successful gift shop with two other disabled Amish women. While Bonnie has managed her disability well and achieved success in her business, she has never imagined marriage or children in her future.

Elijah Miller, on the other hand, comes from a family of auctioneers but struggles with shyness, making it unlikely that he will follow in his father’s footsteps. Instead, he finds solace and passion in creating wooden toys from carvings. He has been working in a workshop behind his family’s home and dreams of turning his hobby into a business and eventually having his own family.

Elijah and Bonnie strike a deal for him to sell his wooden carvings at her gift shop. As they spend time together, they realize that there’s a deeper connection between them despite the challenges they face. Elijah’s shyness just might hold him back. And Bonnie struggles with the idea of being a good Plain wife and mother due to her disability. In fact, she finds it impossible to imagine.

While it is clear that there is a strong connection between Elijah and Bonnie, the couple struggle to find a way that will bring them both happiness. This book is a story of love and acceptance that celebrates the happiness of even less-than-perfect protagonists. The author’s sensitivity in portraying these characters’ struggles and their eventual happy endings is truly commendable.

While the main focus of the story is on Elijah and Bonnie’s love story, there’s also a delightful secondary love story that adds to the overall charm of the narrative. Additionally, I must mention the profound love and care shown by the Plain community towards disabled individuals and children in their midst. It’s a testament to the values and beliefs that reinforces their society’s ways.

Many thanks to Zondervan Fiction and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

A completely different genre from my usual usual choices of psychological thriller or police procedural , but I have read a couple of novels that involved Amish protagonists and find myself interested in their lifestyle .
This book was a refreshing change, people who live their lives with God at the forefront of everything they do, even when life is complicated and decisions are not clear cut or easy to make, there is no violence , no swearing , no high octane cliffhangers yet this book keep me listening , desperate to find out what happened to all the character's.
The relationship between Bonnie and her mother was equally as engaging as the romantic relationship between Bonnie and Elijah . All of the characters are interesting and well drawn and the descriptions of some of the foods were very tempting , so much so that I looked up a couple of recipes .

I really enjoyed listening to this book, the narrator did an excellent job and I will look out for more books in this series .