I enjoyed this story. I didn’t realize it was a series when I started it and I think I would have enjoyed it more had a read the previous books but it isn’t necessary to enjoy this sweet story.

Miriam and the Stranger, by Jerry S. Eicher, is the third book in the Amish genre Land of Promise series. I didn't realize when I read the book it was part of a series and occasionally would come across things that seemed like there was some backstory, but all in all, it is easily read as a stand-alone. With several failed relationships over the last few years, Miriam, at 24 years old, feels like her chance at marriage and having a family has passed her by. Then along comes Mose, a widower from her hometown. He's heard of her virtues and has come to check her out to see if she would be a suitable wife. And then comes Tyler, the Englisha journalist who comes to the community to pursue a story. One forbidden and one who seemed to have landed right in her lap--but which one will be the one who brings all the pieces of her soul together. The author tells a good story with a lot of tension in the romance factor of the story, keeping the reader in suspense as to how things are all going to turn out. The characters are realistic and evocative as the story takes the reader into the heart of their lives, their pain, and their faith. He presents a tale that tells of the trustworthy relationships of a small community, the healing power of friendship and the faithfulness of a God who cares about our lives.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Netgalley. I was not required to write a review and the opinions are my own.