Promise Lodge

By the author ofMorning Starin an Amish community built on faith and second chances, two young lovers see if they can start over.Founded by three Amish sisters determined to put misfortune behind them, Promise Lodge is a colony where faith's abiding promise can be fulfilledand love can make all things new Energetic widow Mattie Bender Schwartz is working day and night to get Promise Lodge going. Shes also hoping the change will help her son Noah's heart to heal after his broken engagement. But his former fiancee, Deborah, is looking for a fresh start too. Filled with regret, and cast out by herdatfor a reason she can't yet reveal, Deborah can only pray Noah will forgive her foolishness. Deborah is the last person Noah expected to show up at Promise Lodge. But with her cruel words still ringing in his head, hes reluctant to accept her apologyeven if the Old Order ways demand he try. If only he could obey Christ's most important commandment: love one another. But one thing is certainhis mother and aunts, and their beloved Preacher Amos, will do their best to help him get there.Praise forPromise Lodge ';Hubbard firmly grounds the storyline in the principle of Amish grace.'Publishers Weekly ';Hubbard writes of healing and brave new beginnings from a refreshingly feminist perspective.'Booklist(starred review)Praise for Charlotte Hubbards Seasons of the Heart series Another great book centered around the Sweet Seasons Cafe. --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars These very special books will sit proudly on my keeper shelf! --Romance Reviews Today