What Once Was Lost ...by Kim Vogel Sawyer

What Once Was Lost 

 

by Kim Vogel Sawyer

 

 

 

 BOOK DISCRIPTION

A woman meant to serve, a child in the dark, a man standing apart—can these three souls embrace a God with new plans for them? On a small Kansas farm, Christina Willems lovingly shepherds a group of poor and displaced individuals who count on her leadership and have come to see the Brambleville Asylum for the Poor as their home. But when a fire breaks out in the kitchen leaving the house inhabitable, she must scramble to find shelter for all in her care, scattering her dear “family.” With no other options, Christina is forced to approach Levi Jonnson, a reclusive mill owner, to take in a young blind boy named Tommy Kilgore. Levi agrees with reluctance but finds himself surprised by the bond that quickly grows between him and Tommy. As obstacles to repairing the farm pile up against Christina, she begins to question her leadership ability and wonders if she can fulfill the mission to which she's dedicated her life. And when an old adversary challenges Christina, will she find an unlikely ally—or more—in the aloof Levi? Can Levi reconcile with the rejection that led to his hermit-like existence and open his heart and life to something more, especially a relationship with a loving God?



REVIEW

Christina was a special person the way she took care of those without a home. They were here family, and she treated them so. When the fire came, she had to do what any mother or family member would do, she found places for those staying at the home for the poor. The boy who was blind ended up with Levi Johnson, who really didn't want to keep the boy, but didn't want to seem so thoughtless either so he kept him, resulting in a wonderful relationship with him. But why the fire? Did someone start the fire? And what will happen with Christiana and the home she wants to keep running for the poor of the community?
You will love this book from Kim Vogel Sawyer! The heartwarming love that Christiana has for those she calls family is so neat and comforting. I think you should pick up a copy of this book and read it for yourself!

 I received this book from the publisher Waterbrook through their Blogging For Books review program to read and review.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55





Kim Vogel Sawyer is a best-selling author highly acclaimed for her gentle stories of hope. More than one million copies of her books are currently in print with awards including the ACFW Carol Award, the Inspirational Readers Choice Award, and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Kim lives in central Kansas, where she and her retired military husband, Don, run a bed-and-breakfast inn with the help of their feline companions. She savors time with her daughters and grandchildren - See more at: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/author-spotlight.php?authorid=162648#sthash.mADNFB5Q.dpuf

A Little Bit of Charm by Mary Ellis....From Harvest House

A Little Bit of Charm

by Mary Ellis

 

A Little Bit of Charm, the third book in bestselling author Mary Ellis’s New Beginnings series, is about fresh starts…and how faith in God and His perfect plans provide the peace and joy all long for. After the death of her parents and then watching both of her older sisters find happiness in homes of their own with husbands who adore them, Rachel King yearns for a new beginning. Her cousin Sarah lives near a thoroughbred stable in Kentucky, and working around beautiful horses is Rachel’s dream come true. She leaves Lancaster County to find a job at Twelve Elms Stables and believes God has answered her prayers. And then she meets Jake, an attractive and charming Englisch man. At first she refuses to go out with him, but he eventually convinces her to give him a chance. When Amish men who also wish to date Rachel start encountering strange mishaps, she wonders if Jake is really who he seems to be. What does a young woman do when her heart is pulled in two directions?

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

With her older sisters married and having a home of their own, Rachel King’s life was a pretty lonely one. She lives with her cousin Sarah, after losing their parents to a horrible house fire. When a job became available at Twelve Elms Stables, this was a dream come true for Rachel. She now lives in a little Amish community called Charm, Kentucky, but Rachel wasn’t expecting to be ‘charmed’ by the Englisch stable owner like she was. But what could become of a relationship between a Baptist and an Amish? Mary Ellis does a fantastic job of giving readers a heartwarming and entertaining Amish story that will not only charm you, but have you wishing you were there in this little Amish community.

I didn’t read the first two books in this series, but I sure did enjoy A Little Bit of Charm! I fell in love with the characters in this story early into reading this book. Ms. Ellis has a way of making you feel like you are living in the story with the characters. There are a lot of twists and turns that will take you by surprise, because of the relationship between these two interesting characters.  What happens with this Englisch and Amish couple? You will find out in this wonderful Amish story by Mary Ellis.

I received this book from Harvest House to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

 

 

 

Meet the Author

Mary Ellis Mary Ellis is the bestselling author of many books, including A Widow’s Hope, An Amish Family Reunion, and Living in Harmony. She and her husband live in central Ohio, where they try to live a simpler style of life.