Kroosreads and Reviews

 Wow!  The puns and misadventures in this book were such a treat!  Katie had such a humble view of herself and didn't take herself seriously.  Her ability to laugh off her blinders and find the joy in each day was so endearing.  Katie's descriptions of Graeme painted him in such a good light.  Mirren was an incredible character and a person you would want in your corner.  Lachlan was just adorable as could be.   Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.  The opinions are my own.

 Such a great book!   I wanted the book to end to see who was behind the mischief but in the same way I didn't want it to end.   Jenna and Max were enjoyable characters and the supporting characters were also interesting.  I especially enjoyed Jenna's grandma! The suspense was just the right amount to keep the reader wanting to keep the pages turning! Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.  The opinions are my own.

 Bethanne and Candace are cousins but come from two separate worlds (one is Amish and one isn't) but their stories intersect in a terrible way.  Bethanne has had a violent encounter in the past and Candace has a stalker.  I enjoy how the cousins support each other throughout the story.  There is quite a bit of suspense in the story as the reader seeks to uncover who is the stalker.   Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

 I love books written about Amish people but often they can become repetitive.  The author is able to give the reader a new story line which was so interesting to read about.    There was a whole slew of characters in the story, which in the beginning was a bit confusing.  My favorite characters were Le Etta and Oneida.  I loved how Oneida was such an encouragement not only with her friendship but also with her cooking.    I also love when an author includes recipes at the end of the story!! Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

 The author does a fantastic job of intertwining the past and the present to make sure that the reader isn't overwhelmed by the story.  I love that McKenna in the present day has such a desire to learn more about her genealogy.  Her friend Taylor is such a gift to her.  In the past we find Helena who is a heroine like no other as she combats the heinous acts committed during WWII.   Jeezy, Pawel and Teena were also wonderful characters. One of my favorite quotes was, "no matter what, God!". I love it and it reminded the characters in the book that no matter what God is with us.   Thanks to netgalley and Barbour Publishing for the arc.  The review will be posted on my blog and netgalley 30 days prior to publication

 This book had a very introspective feel to it compared to the author's previous books.  The story was interesting but there was a lot of heartache within the pages.  I particularly enjoyed the wild horses in the story. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.  The opinions are my own.