"3 out of 5 stars. An Amish woman (Jessie) tries to make amends for her younger cousin's "wrong doings" by assisting the family in their time of need. In doing so, she opens herself up to being hurt in the process. Will they all make it out okay?

I really wanted to like this novel but all I really felt was meh. It was okay. What kept my interest was..."

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The theme of this story is forgiveness and guilt, and they have compounded so that all have been touched by the hurt.
The author has done a great job of showing just how the lack of forgiveness and keeping a grudge is affecting all of those around you, especially the young and impressionable.
This book does take place in Amish Country, but it could be anywhere, an immature Mom up and leaves her family. Now the people that raised her and the family she left are and have been hurting and each blaming themselves. The ironic part of this Amish family is that it seems that history keeps repeating itself in their home, but why?
Again the same as in all communities, there are those few with loose lips, and it is unexpected here, but does happen. There are some really sad moments here, and it will tear at your heart, then again there are some sweet and cute moments.
This is a read that goes fast, but one that you want to get to the end with for the answers, but them once arrived, there is a sense of loss.
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review. ( )