It was fun to revisit Jenny, Matthew, Phoebe, Hannah, and the kinner in Paradise. Chris, an Englisch acquaintance of Jenny's, comes looking for peace while dealing with physical and emotional injuries of war.I just loved this book and I could not put it down. I read it in 1 day!!The authorhas a strong character development. Her writing style makes you feel like you are there and part of the family. I am looking forward to reading the third book of this series.A Time to Heal hits on hard themes, such as doing the right thing even when it hurts, forgiveness, and trying to understand.Loved the story... felt very involved and interested in each character. Enjoyed how our differences are sometimes what draw people together. Well written.I am looking forward to reading Book #3. I want to see what happens next with Jenny and Matthew and also Hannah and Chris. Chris Matlock, a wounded and weary ex-soldier, just wants peace in his life, and he believes he's found it when he visits Matthew and Jenny Bontrager. He envies their happiness and simple life but doesn't believe that that life is meant for him.When he meets Matthew's sister, Hannah, a small spark of hope flares within him. Despite the clash of cultures between the former military man and the pacifist Amish woman, Chris and Hannah fall in love. Chris settles into life in the community, helping Matthew with the farm.Then the threats begin. At first, Chris plans to leave in order to protect Hannah. Then he discovers who his enemy is and realizes that he must stay and face his adversary, even if it means revealing a secret he hoped would remain buried forever.My Review - Again this book was predictable like the first one in the series but it was still good. I knew what would eventually happen to Christ but I was interested enough to want to know how he got to that point. I loved seeing Matthew and Jenny from a different point of view too. Now on to the 3rd and final book...
What do You think about A Time To Heal (2011)?
Really enjoyed it. Great series.. The Quilts of Lancaster County
—Kris
Another excellent book by Barbara Cameron
—msk1818
