Review: The Amish Ballerina by Richelle Brunstetter with Wanda E Brustetter

The Amish Ballerina by Richelle Brunstetter with Wanda E Brunstetter

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blurb: 

An Amish Woman Hides a Secret Passion
 

Eighteen-year-old Arie Kauffman loves to twirl and leap around the barn in her Amish bonnet and dress, practicing ballet moves her English friend taught her. Her parents would be upset to learn that this longtime interest has progressed to her secretly attending ballet classes. Arie even hides her dance skills from her boyfriend, Edwin Chupp, who often invites her to try new things, knowing she has an artistic heart. Her secrecy, however, is causing damage she may not be able to repair. When offered new opportunities to dance, will Arie break from Amish tradition or hold true to the bonds of her faith and family?

My Review: 

Wanda Brunstetter has always been my go to when I am in the mood for an Amish story. I was excited to find out that she was teaming up with Richelle Brunstetter in her newest release, The Amish Ballerina. The plot is a little different than I am used to reading in Amish Fiction. However, I did enjoy reading the tale between Arie and Edwin. I wanted to keep reading to find out which direction the two go in the end. I think it was an overall great read.

I am going to give The Amish Ballerina four stars. I believe fans of clean Amish Romantic Fiction will not want to miss out on it. I think it is definitely worth reading.

I received a paperback copy of Brunstetters' The Amish Ballerina from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

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Review: The Return to the Big Valley by Wanda E. Brunstetter / Jean Brunstetter / Richelle Brunstetter

The Return to the Big Valley 

by 

Wanda E. Brunstetter 

Jean Brunstetter 

Richelle Brunstetter

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blurb: 

The Brunstetters Return to a Unique Amish Setting for Three New Stories of Love
 
Journey back to an area of Pennsylvania that is home to three distinct Amish communities and meet three young women who face heartfelt disappointments in romance.
 
Wilma’s Wish by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Wilma Hostetler has been courted by Israel Zook for the last year, and he’s recently proposed marriage. But when his sister dies, leaving him to care for five young nephews who openly dislike Wilma, she has second thoughts of starting with a ready-made family and decides to call off the wedding. Can anything be done to restore the relationship, or will Israel seek another wife?
 
Martha’s Miracle by Jean Brunstetter
Martha Yoder is different from other Amish women in her love of hunting and the outdoors. Meeting Glen Swarey, who is working with the local fire department, seems to be a good match. But can Martha accept Glen’s thoughts of leaving the Amish faith, or will she walk away from a chance at love?
 
Alma’s Acceptance by Richelle Brunstetter
Alma Wengerd is a young widow who leaves her home in Kentucky to stay with friends in Pennsylvania. Soon she is speeding into a renewed romance with Elias Kurtz and raising the brows of the older church members. When Alma is waylaid by some unexpected news, could putting her happiness with Elias on hold be her only option?

My Review: 

The Return to the Big Valley is a collection of three Amish stories. These stories include:
Wilma’s Wish by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Martha’s Miracle by Jean Brunstetter
Alma’s Acceptance by Richelle Brunstetter
I enjoyed every one of these short stories. All of them are heartwarming with clean romance. I was entertained with all three. Readers will be able to connect with one or more of the characters. Though, I liked them all, my favorite of the three would have to be Wanda E Brunstetter’s Wilma’s Wish.

The Return to the Big Valley is getting four stars from me. I recommend it for readers who enjoy reading sweet Amish fiction. It is definitely worth a read. I liked it.

I received a paperback copy of The Return to the Big Valley from the publisher, but was not required to write a review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

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Review: The Brides of the Big Valley by Wanda E Brunstetter / Jean Brustetter / Richelle Brunstetter

The Brides of the Big Valley: 

3 Romances from a Unique
Pennsylvania Amish Community

by Wanda E. Brunstetter,
Jean Brunstetter,
and
Richelle Brunstetter

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blurb: 

3 Short Stories of Love in a Unique Amish Community
 In an area of Pennsylvania called The Big Valley, a uniquely blended Amish community thrives in which 3 distinct groups of Amish identify themselves by the colors of their buggy’s top—white, black, or yellow. Join New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter, her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter in experiencing the stories of three young women who search for faith and love within this special place. Deanna is a widow who sees her second chance of love slipping away. Rose Mary is at a point in life where she must choose the path of her faith and the right man to walk with her on it. Leila is burdened with family responsibilities and wonders when she will ever start a family of her own.



My Review: 

The Brides of the Big Valley is a collection of three romances from a unique Pennsylvania Amish Community. These romances include:

Deanna’s Determination by Wanda E Brunstetter – story of a widow, Deanna, having a second chance at love.
Rose Mary’s Resolve by Jean Brunstetter – Rose Mary has to choose between staying Amish or follow her love.
Leila’s Longing by Richelle Brunstetter – Leila struggles which community she should be with.

I enjoyed every one of these stories. I give the whole collection five plus stars.

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