Upon a Spring Breeze (Every Amish Season #1) by Kelly Irvin

Upon a Spring Breeze (Every Amish Season #1)

by Kelly Irvin 

After a devastating winter, a spring breeze promises more than new flowers.… It promises a new chance at love.

Bess Weaver, twenty and expecting her first child, is in the kitchen making stew for her beloved mann, Caleb, one minute, and the next she’s burying him after a tragic accident. Facing life as a young widow, Bess finds comfort only in tending the garden at an Englisch-owned bed and breakfast—even as she doubts that new growth could ever come after such a long winter.

Aidan tries to repress his guilt over his best friend Caleb’s death and his long-standing feelings for Bess by working harder than ever. But as he spends time with the young son his friend left behind, he seems to be growing closer to the boy’s beautiful mother as well.

When a close-knit group of widows in her Amish community step in to help Bess find her way back to hope, she begins to wonder if Gott has a future for her after all. Will she ever believe that life can still hold joy and the possibility of love?

My Thoughts:

I give "Upon A Spring Breeze" very high praise! Bee did not have an easy road, especially after losing her husband, Caleb. However, the life of following God isn't always easy, but following God gives Him the glory. Throughout the book, I could identify with Bee and she felt real to me. I was in awe of how Ms. Irvin did a fantastic job of making her come to life for me. This book was one that I did not expect and I look forward to many more. In the end I was rooting for Aiden and although I wasn't sure at first, I could see how God had his hand in the situation, like He does with All things! You will truly enjoy this book. If you have never read an amish book, that is okay because you will love this book. It is a calm, peaceful and yet masterpiece of a story. The characters are gems and they will invite you into a story that you did not see coming. I give this book 5/5 star. Thank you to the publisher for providing me a copy. A favorable review was not required. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. 

About the Author:

Kelly Irvin's newest series, Every Amish Series, begins with the debut of Upon a Spring Breeze, in April. It is a four-book series published by Zondervan/HarperCollins Christian Publishing. This followest the Amish of Bee County series, The Saddle Maker's Son, released in June 2016. It is an ECPA bestseller. It follows The Bishop's Son, and the critically acclaimed bestseller, The Beekeeper's Son, which earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly. The reviewer called it "a beautifully woven masterpiece." The Beekeeper's Son was a finalist in the romance category of the 2016 ACFW Carol Awards Contest. 

Kelly has novellas in The Amish Christmas Gift and The Amish Marketplace, both of which were also ECPA bestsellers. She is also the author of the Bliss Creek Amish series and the New Amish Amish series. The first series includes To Love and To Cherish, A Heart Made New, and Love’s Journey Home, published by Harvest House. The New Hope Amish series includes Love Still Stands, followed by Love Redeemed, which was an ACFW Carol Award finalist, and A Plain Love Song.