I thoroughly enjoyed this unexpected story! I had nearly given up on most Amish fiction as formulaic and emotionally manipulating, but I am so glad I took the chance on this story! I absolutely love the community the author has created in this book and the way she wrote it so that it wasn't a stereotypical one problem conflict-resolution story arc but rather more of a true to life, Mitford-esque daily life with both trials and joys in community. I was inspired by the bishop and his wife's as well as Sarah's commitment and willingness to do whatever was necessary to help hurting children. I also enjoyed the various points of views the author used to tell this story and how she wove them together into one beautiful story full of love and redemption.

Another great book by Vannetta Chapman!! Must Read.

SARAH'S ORPHANS is the third and final book in Ms. Chapman's Plain and Simple Miracles collection but readers do not need to read the first two to enjoy and understand this book.



This is a love-comes-softly type book in that the two main characters weren't even attracted to each other, like each other or anything before Sarah became a foster parent to two orphans and Paul moved in next door. A quiet romance, a good one for reading when you need to de-stress and relax before heading off to bed.



I liked Sarah, I liked her Mammi, and I felt so badly for her with her parents, but I loved how she fought for her family and the two abandoned children. Paul is a quiet sort, thoughtful, but about ten years older than Sarah, and he is industrious and kind-hearted even if his generosity is not always appreciated by Sarah.



If you like Amish romances you will love SARAH'S ORPHANS. I enjoyed this book. It is set in a town in Oklahoma that uses tractors for transportation so it is a little different than most Amish books in that respect.



I really enjoyed this series by Ms. Chapman.



I was provided a copy free. All opinions are my own.

Wow!! This story was really good!! why did i wait so long to read it?? I've had it since it came out and I just kept putting it off....for no particular reason, I just did. I'm mad at myself for waiting so long to read it!

I am so sorry. I had to quit reading this book. the beginning was just too sad for me to want to continue.