The Amish Candymaker by Laura V Hilton - Review of the second book in The Amish of Mackinac County series

BACK  OF  THE  BOOK  BLURB

Agnes Zook finds herself on her own in a small Amish community in Mackinac County after a tragedy kills her family. Most of the Amish call her "off in den Kopf" (strange) since she's starting her own business and forging her own way in the community instead of relying on the bishop to take care of her. Since she's viewed as non-submissive and too-forward for an Amish woman, she's not courted by young men in the area.

Isaac Mast is on the verge of leaving the Amish church. He's become a sought-after auctioneer and has a thriving business, but he feels confined by the strict rules. When his brother is severely injured in a wild fire, Isaac receives a letter from his sister-in-law, begging him to come to Mackinac County to help out while his brother is hospitalized. Isaac agrees but is unsure how to manage their young children when he has weekend auctions he's expected to attend.

Agnes may be he answer to a prayer. Sparks fly when she and Isaac meet. But could their differences help them form a deeper connection to their faith...and each other?

MY  REVIEW

Both of the main characters in this book have quite different personalities from most of the Amish stories I have read, but quite interesting. Laura Hilton always does a great job of writing stories that hold my interest. I would recommend this book as a fun read as you try to keep up with where Agnes and Isaac.