When Hattie Finds Love - (Paradise Valley) by Amy Lillard (Paperback)
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- From award-winning USA Today bestselling author Amy Lillard, the uplifting new inspirational romance featuring the "Whoopie Pie Widow's Club," a group of women who share solace, friendship, and faith in the close-knit community of Paradise Valley, Missouri.
- About the Author: Amy Lillard is an award-winning author of over forty novels and novellas.
- 304 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Amish & Mennonite
- Series Name: Paradise Valley
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"Hattie Schrock's lively optimism makes her the Widows Club's most outgoing member. The circle has helped her through widowhood--and in building a thriving popcorn shop with her cousin. So when Elsie bets Hattie that she can't help Paradise Valley's most cantankerous man learn to be happier, Hattie tackles the challenge head-on. But what can she do when she finds Christian Beachy is far more complicated--and appealing--than she thought?"--Book Synopsis
From award-winning USA Today bestselling author Amy Lillard, the uplifting new inspirational romance featuring the "Whoopie Pie Widow's Club," a group of women who share solace, friendship, and faith in the close-knit community of Paradise Valley, Missouri.When they bet that their most outgoing member can't turn around the attitude of their most grumpy neighbor, the last thing they all expected was their wager leading to new love for Hattie! Perfect for fans of Beverly Lewis, Charlotte Hubbard, Amy Clipston, and Shelley Shepard Gray. Hattie Schrock's lively optimism makes her the Widows Club's most outgoing member. The circle has helped her through widowhood--and in building a thriving popcorn shop with her cousin. So when Elsie bets Hattie that she can't help Paradise Valley's most cantankerous man learn to be happier, Hattie tackles the challenge head-on. But what can she do when she finds Christian Beachy is far more complicated--and appealing--than she thought? Christian lives his faith through hard work, supporting his overbearing sister, and growing the Valley's best vegetables. After all, a good Amish man should be dedicated to duty. Yet suddenly, Hattie's warm-hearted attentions and knack for unexpected adventures is showing him life can be so much more--especially if Hattie can share it with him. But when he discovers her wager, can she and the Widows Club ever convince him that her growing love is the real thing--and that risking together forever will be the sweetest, most fulfilling chance of all?
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Praise for Amy Lillard's Amish Romances "Lillard bakes up a new Amish romance series with an appetizing theme, set in Paradise Springs, Mo., where a neighborhood support group called the Whoopie Pie Widows Club convenes...Lillard's assembled a quirky cast for this new series, and, as a bonus, included recipes (yes, whoopie pies are in the mix). Readers will delight in this sweet love story and stay hungry for the next installment." --Publishers Weekly on Marry Me, Millie "When their relationship takes a romantic turn, their families try to keep them apart, but their courage in pursuing love and independence changes what their families think they are capable of. Lillard does an excellent job of depicting with accuracy and compassion the difficulties faced by those with mental disabilities. This affecting tale will surely inspire." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on Loving Jenna "Lillard's rich descriptions of Amish life and endearing portrayal of Amos's courtship will please any fan of Amish fiction." --Publishers Weekly on Romancing Nadine "An inspirational story of romance, faith, and trust...will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis." --Library Journal on Caroline's Secret "Fans of inspirational romance will appreciate Lillard's vivid characters and positive message." --Publishers Weekly on Titus Returns "Friendship, unexpected romance and the value of repentance and second chances." --Simple Grace on Titus Returns "This story really took me in and I felt the hurts and love written in the pages like I was right there among the characters." --Amish Wisdom on A Love for Leah
About the Author
Amy Lillard is an award-winning author of over forty novels and novellas. Since receiving a Carol Award for her debut novel, Saving Gideon, she has become known for writing sweet stories filled with family values, honest characters, a hometown feel and close-knit communities. She is a member of RWA, ACFW, NINC, and the Author's Guild. Born and bred in Mississippi, she now lives with her husband and son in Oklahoma. Please visit her online at AmyWritesRomance.com.Dimensions (Overall): 6.7 Inches (H) x 4.1 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Series Title: Paradise Valley
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Amish & Mennonite
Publisher: Zebra
Format: Paperback
Author: Amy Lillard
Language: English
Street Date: November 28, 2023
TCIN: 88748828
UPC: 9781420155266
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-8333
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.8 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
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A sweet Amish tale!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 2 years ago
When Hattie Finds Love by Amy Lillard takes us back to Paradise Valley where Hattie Schrock makes a bet with her cousin, Elsie. Hattie is always smiling and has a positive outlook. She has noticed that Christian Beachy has a continual frown and is perpetually grumpy. Hattie only has a short amount of time to turn Christian’s frown upside down. When Hattie Finds Love is easy to read. I like Amy Lillard’s friendly writing style. I quickly found myself drawn into the story. Hattie is a woman with a sunny disposition. She is a likeable and relatable character. Hattie and her cousin, Elsie, have lived together a long time. They are competitive. Elsie enjoys goading Hattie (it is a good thing that Hattie is not a violent person). Of course, I would not want to wash those big copper vats for a year either (the bet). Christian has a different personality from Hattie. Circumstances and grief can change a person. When you do the same tasks day after day, you can find yourself in a rut. I found myself rooting for Christian. I also wanted to see Hattie win the bet. I laughed often while reading this cute tale. I had to chuckle each time Christian wondered about the identity of Sadie Hawkins (he evidently never read Li’l Abner). I like that the author included pickleball I enjoyed catching up with the other ladies of the Whoopie Pie Widow’s Club. While When Hattie Finds Love is the fourth book in the Paradise Valley series, it can be read as a standalone (it is a charming series). When Hattie Finds Love is about family, friendship, self-discovery, second chances, and faith. The descriptions of the tasty treats (whoopie pies, unique popcorn flavors, and more) will have your mouth watering (except the pickle flavored popcorn). When Hattie Finds Love is a sweet story with an abnormal bet, a grumpy Gus, a Sadie Hawkins happening, a whoopie pie rivalry, curious popcorn flavors, a gossipy sister, and a second chance.
Great Series Conclusion!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Connie Saunders - 2 years ago
This is a lovely conclusion to the Paradise Valley Series! Author Amy Lillard offers readers humor, hope, and the wonderful reminder that affairs of the heart aren't determined by age. Why shouldn't two older people find friendship, companionship, and even love in their golden years? Just be prepared for your heartstrings to be tugged when Christian discovers Hattie's bet! If you're longing for a feel-good story about second chances, grab a copy of When Hattie Finds Love. I recommend it to all who enjoy Amish fiction! I received a complimentary copy from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.
Smiles all around
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Gail Hollingsworth - 2 years ago
I’m sitting here with a big SMILE on my face after reading the last page. Amish exhibit love but they also have trials and troubles like everyone else. Hattie owns a popcorn shop along with her cousin. Christian supplies home grown vegetables to local restaurants and groceries. They are both in their late fifties-early sixties. Both have lost their spouses through death. Their big difference is that Hattie is always positive and smiling, Christian goes around with a perpetual frown on his face and never smiles. Hattie excepts a bet with her cousin that she will be able to get Christian to smile. Will she succeed or will she lose? Two of my favorite parts was when Hattie learns to ride a bicycle and when she and Christian enter a whoopie pie contest. Lots of fun and even though it’s not a Christmas story it will warm your heart and make you smile just like it did for me. Now I need to go and pop me some popcorn! I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through the author but was not required to write a review
Good Amish story
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Sunnie Reviews - 2 years ago
This is a sweet and clean romance of a member of the widow’s group, Hattie. She and her cousin, Elsie decide to make a little bet that Hattie can get a certain grumpy looking widower to “smile”. Not normally a big challenge but in the case of widower, Christian, it appears to be impossible. And it is definitely going to be a challenge to see if a smile will ever happen… This is a really enjoyable book and is a light and refreshing story. The story develops in a very organic way and the characters are so nice you just enjoy them so much. I really enjoyed all the characters and their individual roles in the story. It was a well-paced book and I recommend it to all those Amish fiction lovers out there! And if you haven’t read Amish fiction, it’s a great way to start your love of this genre. I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.