To Love and to Cherish
In author Kelly Irvin's first installment in the Bliss Creek Amish series, readers will find a charming, romantic story of how God works even in the darkest moments.
It's been four years since Carl left. Four years since he left the safety of the small Amish community for the Englisch world. And in four years, Emma's heart has only begun to heal.
Now, with the unexpected death of her parents, Emma is plunged back into a world of despair and confusion. It's a confusion only compounded by Carl's return. She's supposed to be in love with him...so why can't she keep her mind off Thomas, the strong, quiet widower who always seems to be underfoot? Could the man she only knew as a friend be the one to help her to heal?
In a world that seems to be changing no matter how tightly she clings to the past, this one woman must see beyond her pain and open her heart to trust once again.
“I’ve read many Amish novels, and this one truly gets into the
gritty emotional battles life throws in our paths. Kelly Irvin
crafts a powerful story, with unexpected turns and struggles that
tug at the heart. She doesn’t shy away from an honest portrayal of
pain and longing, but reveals vulnerability and imperfection. I
recommend this stirring story as one to treasure and to
ponder.”
—Mary Hake, president, Oregon Christian Writers
“A great story that you have to read!! I loved the book and look
forward to reading more books from Kelly Irvin.”
—Cindy Loven, CindyLovenReviews.blogspot.com
“Kelly Irvin transports us to Amish country to take a peek into
the lives of one family whose world is rocked by tragedy. We see
Emma as she struggles to do what's right, and discovers that she
has feelings for two men. We see her discover just who she is and
who she is meant to be. I enjoyed To Love and to
Cherish.”
—Ginger Solomon,
GingerSolomon.blogspot.com
Product Details
- Title : To Love and to Cherish
- Author: Irvin, Kelly
- Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
- Publication Date: 2012
- ISBN: 9780736943727
Kelly Irvin is a Kansas native and has been writing professionally for 30 years. She and her husband, Tim, make their home in Texas. They have two children, three cats, and a tankful of fish. A public relations professional, Kelly is also the author of two romantic suspense novels and writes short stories in her spare time. To learn more about her work, visit www.kellyirvin.com.