Through the Autumn Air by Kelly Irvin

Book Description

The third book in the beloved Every Amish Season series by bestselling author, Kelly Irvin.

"Kelly Irvin’s Through the Autumn Air is a poignant journey of friendship and second chances that will illustrate for readers that God blesses us with a true love for all seasons." —Amy Clipston, bestselling author of Room on the Porch Swing

The past filled her mind even as her heart yearned for stories yet to be told . . .

The mother of ten and a widow of seven years, Mary Katherine is a bundle of energy, always willing to step in and help her friends around her Amish community. Now that her last child is married, she pours her abundant creative spirit into writing stories, even as she speaks aloud to her late husband every day. Her dream is to open a bookstore with an English friend, but the church elders want this wayward widow to work in an Amish-owned store instead. When her old school friend, Ezekiel, offers her a position as a cook in the restaurant he opened after his wife died, she knows she should accept. But does she really want to spend her time working over a hot stove?

When a mysterious English stranger breaks into her house to make himself a sandwich one autumn night, Mary Katherine doesn’t call the sheriff. She turns to Ezekiel. They both see that Burke is need of more than a meal, and Ezekiel offers him the job at the restaurant.

As they set out to care for their new friend, Mary Katherine and Ezekiel find themselves often working together. Mary Katherine is drawn to Ezekiel, but she remembers the terrible risk of giving her heart to someone. Can two people in the autumns of their lives and so well-versed in the pain of loss put the past behind them and trust in the hope that comes with each new season?

“A moving and compelling tale . . . that reminds us how we become strongest in our most broken moments.” —Library Journal review of Upon a Spring Breeze.

My Review

Mary Katherine has been raising her family of 10 children since becoming a widow. Mary loved books, loves storytelling, was always very active and loved helping others.  Ezekiel is also widowed, and owns a diner that keeps him very busy. When a strange thing happened in her home, of course she wanted to help, so she talks  Ezekiel into working the stranger that came into her home, hungry, a job. As these two worked together helping their friend, attracting begin to develop between the two. But did Mary really want a relationship?

Again, Kelly Irvin always writes Amish fiction that her readers will love and adore, and this book is no different. I will say it did take me a little while getting into this book, but no stress, it will soon turn into the usually Kelly Irvin Amish story we all love. The characters are wonderful, and you will find yourself enjoying them more and more as the story goes on. If you enjoy a good Amish story, this third book in the Every Amish Season series. And I strongly encourage you to pick up books one and two to read as well, for many hours of enjoyment and entertainment. 

This book was given to me by BookLook Bloggers 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.