Her Amish Springtime Miracle

Her Amish Springtime Miracle by Winnie Griggs is the second book in the Hope’s Haven series. This is a sweet story. I thought Her Amish Springtime Miracle was well-written with realistic, developed characters. The story moves along at a good pace. I enjoyed getting to know Mike, Hannah, Leah, and Grace. The community is filled with warm, caring people who are there for each other. I like how Leah helps Hannah with Grace and baking dilemma. I enjoyed catching up with the characters from Her Amish Wedding Quilt. Her Amish Springtime Miracle is a story about family ties and dynamics. The Christian elements are well-done and beautifully woven into the story. God’s plans are always better than our own and prayer is a powerful tool. Her Amish Springtime Miracle can be read as a standalone, but I do recommend reading Her Amish Wedding Quilt. Hannah’s baking will have your mouth watering. She bakes up delectable cookies, cupcakes, and Mike’s favorite, whoopie pies for her bakery in the marketplace. I enjoyed the descriptions of Hannah’s special place. The author’s word imagery really brought the place alive for me. Her Amish Springtime Miracle is a heartwarming tale that was over far too soon. I look forward to my next visit to Hope’s Haven. Her Amish Springtime Miracle is a sweet story with tasty treats, a beloved baby, a special search, an unexpected encounter, a new awareness, and a caring community.

Hannah and Mike’s moving, uplifting, emotional story in Her Amish Springtime Miracle, by Winnie Griggs, book two in the Hope Haven series, tugs at your heart, holding you hostage until the very last page. This was a story I could not put down, reading it in one day. An orphaned baby brings together an unlikely couple, who learn the true meaning of family in this delightful and heartwarming novel, When Hannah Eicher discovered sweet baby Grace in her barn last spring, with a note attached saying that she wanted Hannah to have the baby and raise it in the Plain community; the adorable infant seemed like the answer to her prayers. Hannah is unable to have children, so this discovery was a gift from G-d. The young Amish baker has always wanted a family of her own and now that she’s fostered Grace for nearly a year, her adoption application is almost certain to be approved. Mike Colder Cross, a paramedic, returned to his childhood hometown primarily to locate and adopt his late sister’s baby. When the trail leads to Hannah and Grace, Mike’s determination falters. With Hannah, the simple life he left behind suddenly seems appealing. As Mike and Hannah get to know each other Hannah finds out that he is in town looking for his long-lost nephew. He has found a diary of his sister’s who died in the past year and she writes about a baby that she gave away. It soon becomes more than just Baby Grace and Mike’s missing nephew, Hannah and Mike have a connection, from the beginning; one that develops into a true friendship. There are several surprises in the book, but along the way Hannah and Mike fall in love. However, Hannah strongly believes in her Amish ways and will not marry outside the community. When surprising events are revealed that Mike had no idea of in his life, both he and Hannah are given news that shakes their foundations of faith and family. Ms. Griggs could easily have made this a novella, but it would have lost the depth of what went into Mike’s search and Hannah’s acceptance. We wouldn’t have met all the other interesting characters or fun situations. Or discover that Mike loves Hannah’s chocolate whoopie pies. Her Amish Springtime Miracle is not about hoping for and finally receiving a miracle, it is about keeping the miracle. I highly recommend The Amish Springtime Miracle to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.