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    Lorie's Heart
    Lorie's Heart
    Lorie's Heart
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    Lorie's Heart

    Written by Amy Lillard

    Narrated by Rebecca Mitchell

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    Lorie Kauffman is grief-stricken when her father passes away unexpectedly. But her heartache quickly turns to bewilderment when she discovers that he had been leading two lives-one of simplicity and hard work in Wells Landing, and one fraught with painful ordeals in Tulsa. As she starts digging into her family's past, Lorie finds that she's no longer certain where she belongs.

    Lorie knows that if she leaves Wells Landing, she may never be able to return. But what if her destiny lies in the outside world-the world her father knew so well? Change is never easy, but with a bit of courage and the help of a handsome and kindhearted Englischer, she just may find the peace, acceptance, and love she's been longing for.Contains mature themes.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateDec 1, 2015
    ISBN9781494588366
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    Amy Lillard

    Amy Lillard is an award-winning author of over forty novels and novellas ranging from Amish romance and mysteries to contemporary and historical romance. 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. Born and bred in Mississippi, she now lives with her husband and son in Oklahoma. For more information, visit AmyWritesRomance.com.

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    • 5/5
      This book was wonderfully written, containing adjustments and unique surprises.
    • 5/5
      When Lorie’s father dies suddenly her world is turned upside down, he had been living a double life. Did the Dad she knew even exist? How could her father have done this, and why? Was her father even Amish, the only faith she has ever known? She then discovers a family she never even knew existed, and once she opens the box her life is changed forever. Where will she go from here? She loves her family, but she also wants to be part of her father’s past life.I wondered how her father was able to pass as an Amish man? You would think the secret would have been out a long time ago, how could his new wife not know? There are answers here, and you will not know how this book finishes until the very end, found myself rooting for one way and then changed my mind.A really thoughtful read, and one that makes you think, and I loved the characters, from her Amish family to her English relatives, especially Betty and the seniors. It was a very fast read, and left me wanting more!I received this book through Net Galley and Kensington Books, and was not required to give a positive review.
    • 5/5
      I just finished reading Lorie’s Heart by Amy Lillard. It is the third book in the Wells Landing Romance series. Lorie Kauffman’s father, Henry just passed away. Lorie was very close to her father and is having a hard time dealing with his death especially after she notices a notice on his chest (when she goes to identify the body with her step-mother). Lorie’s step-mother, Maddie, is less than cooperative. Then Lorie goes through a box of belongings given to them by the police. In it is a wallet with a driver’s license. Lorie is even more confused when the license has her father’s picture on it but the name Henry Mathis. Lorie is even more determined to find out more about her father and his secrets.Lorie convinces Like Lambright (a young man who left the Amish to become a race car driver) to take her to the address on her father’s license. It leads them to Sundale Retirement and Assisted Living Center. There Lorie finds a grandmother she never knew about. Betty Mathis is in the early stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Lorie also meets Zachary Wayne Calhoun. Zach works part-time at the center while he was finishing college (he just graduated). Zach is instantly attracted to Lorie and wants to get to know her better. Lorie starts coming to the center regularly to get to know Betty and, hopefully, find out more about her father. Lorie’s stepmother forces Lorie to start taking baptism classes in order to join the Amish church. Lorie is not sure she wants to join. She would have to give up her painting (which she has been doing in secret for many years) and marry Jonah Miller (a man she has been seeing since she was eighteen). Will Lorie find the answers she seeks? Will she decide to join the Amish church or jump the fence?You will have to read Lorie’s Heart to find out! Lorie’s Heart is a lovely book and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It may be the third book in the series, but it can easily be read by itself. I give Lorie’s Heart 5 out of 5 stars. It is a book that can be read in an afternoon (especially if it is raining). It is well-written and engaging. I received a complimentary copy of Lorie’s Heart from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The review and opinions expressed are my own.
    • 5/5
      I have read all of author Amy Lillard’s Amish fiction. I’ve loved each and every story. Once again I was not disappointed. I enjoyed this story very much.When secrets are kept, hearts are broken. Imagine waking up one morning and finding out that your Father isn’t who he said he was. Imagine that you had relatives that you didn’t know you had. In this story searching for answers took time and caused further confusion. I loved that this story went back and forth between two worlds, Amish and English.There weren’t any surprises in this book for me, however, I enjoyed it immensely. If you want a good Amish fiction read, this book is for you.