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Mending Fences (The Deacon&apos;s Family, Bk. 1)

Every saint has a past. Every sinner has a future. Luke Schrock is a new and improved man after a stint in rehab, though everyone in Stoney Ridge only remembers the old Luke. They might have forgiven him, but nobody trusts him. He has been allowed to live at Windmill Farm under two conditions. First, he must make a sincere apology to each person he's hurt. Second, he must ask each victim of mischief to describe the damage he caused. Simple, Luke thinks. Offering apologies is easy. But discovering the lasting effects his careless actions have caused isn't so simple. It's gut-wrenching. And his list keeps growing. Izzy Miller, beautiful and frustratingly aloof, also boards at Windmill Farm, and Luke's clumsy efforts to befriend her only insult and annoy her. Eager to impress, Luke sets out to prove himself to her by locating her mother. When he does, her identity sends shock waves through Stoney Ridge. "A funny, heartwarming story of fri

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Suzanne Woods Fisher has become an author whose books I snatch up as soon as they are available. She is such a wordsmith that one's whole being is drawn into the worlds she creates. In Mending Fences, Fisher combines a couple different series as Luke Schrock returns home to Amish Stoney Ridge after his third stint in rehab.
This is a novel of second chances; caring for the unlovable; longing for what one doesn't have, while perhaps missing what is offered one; discovering that one's foolish actions can have both negative and positive consequences. And the laughter!! Fisher knows how to present serious truths in a hilarious setting. 
I felt my heart sympathize with quiet Izzy who is learning to be plain. I wanted to like bad boy Luke who is trying to reform, but still carries a bit of an attitude. I especially liked the characterizations of Amos, Fran, and Bishop David Stoltzfus. Each is more than they initially appear. David is unlike many of the bishops one reads about, very caring, respected, thoughtful, and wise.
Since it is forbidden to quote the whole book, here are a few quotes I liked:
“Like I said, forgiveness, that comes naturally for us. It's trust that's hard to restore. Trust is a fragile thing. There's no such thing as a little violation of trust, especially if you are the one who was betrayed.”

“He was a pity party of one.”
and,
“at any given moment, your life is going to be determined by your view of you, or God's view of you.”

I can't wait for the next installment, book two of The Deacon's Family. 

This book can be read without benefit of the other series, as enough backstory is revealed. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own and I was not required to leave a positive review.

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I love a fictional trip to the little community of Stoney Ridge. I've been reading about these characters from the beginning and always look forward to seeing what they have been up to since my last trip. When you read long series like this there are always characters that you wonder whatever happened to them. Luke Schrock is one of those people.

We first encountered Luke in The Inn at Eagle Hill series. His story continued with The Bishop's Family series. He was a mess and last we heard he was off to rehab. Well he seems to finally be finished after the third shot at it. But will he be different?

Amos and Fern Lapp have been known to take in troubled kids that need a bit of guidance. With great reluctance they agree to give Luke a place to stay in exchange for help on the farm. 

There's a new girl in town and her name's Izzy. She's a mystery to all of us but it was a joy to see her story unfold. Her character has so many layers. Just when you think you know all there is to know about her something else is revealed.

I don't think that I've ever read a book by Suzanne Woods Fisher that I didn't like. But I am going to say that this book has got to be my favorite so far. There are some things that are revealed at the end of the story that tie several previous events from previous novels together. And guess what . . . I didn't even realize that they were loose ends when I was reading those stories! You would think that after all of these books/series set in the same place with mostly the same people would become monotonous. But you would be wrong. I find them just as fascinating as I did with the first book. 

This is the beginning of a new series but it is also the continuation of a previous set of series. You can of course read this book without having read the previous books, but you would sorely miss out on some very good fiction. I say treat yourself and start at the beginning!

I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.

Mending Fences” is the perfect title for this book and also the perfect start to this new series by Suzanne Woods Fisher.  If you've read some of her other Amish series,  you know that Luke Schrock has been Stoney Ridge's chief troublemaker for several years.  Luke's charming ways have finally failed him, and after a rehab stay, he's ready to return home to Stoney Ridge to “mend fences” with each person he's hurt through his careless actions and thoughtless destruction. Luke finds that although forgiveness may be granted, trust takes a long time to restore.  

This book has an entertaining side to it.  Luke at first still relies on his ability to be charming, and while it's sometime painful, it's fun to see Luke change as he works through his list of all the folks he's hurt in the past.  Even with good intentions, not everything goes as Luke originally plans and some of his troubles as he tries to make things right will make your smile.  I also loved the character of Izzy, a lovely, sweet young woman who is finding love and acceptance in Stoney Ridge.  Izzy is having nothing to do with Luke or his charm, and resists Luke's offer of friendship. Their story is a special one, and their budding romance is a sweet part of the book.

However, there's also a very thoughtful side to this book.  There are themes of abandonment, forgiveness, and redemption in the stories of Izzy and Luke.  Both have struggled with those issues and sought relief from pain through alcohol abuse.  As they both attempt to make a new start, they must come to terms with and acccept God's unconditional love for them. 

Many of the characters that we have loved from the other Stoney Ridge books make appearances in this story.  Even if you've never read the other series, you can pick this book up and easily start from there. If you love books about strong community and friendships, you'll love this one.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

Wonderful story

I had the opportunity to read the NEW book by Suzanne Woods Fisher, called Mending Fences!  This is a fun story of redemption and forgiveness in an Amish setting!

What has Luke done that is so bad? How on earth did he end up in rehab? What will it take for the Amish community to forgive him? Will they? What is Izzys's story? Will you ever find out about her past?

Set in a location that I know very well, please know that the book is fiction. Places clearly aren't real, and even some of the Amish traditions aren't based on reality, but this book is fun read.

And...you will be hooked on the series! After enjoying the story, I can't wait to find out what happens next!

It's also important to note that while Mending Fences does include characters from Suzanne's other books (as outlined in the beginning), you can easily pick up this book without reading the previous ones!  

I was given a free copy of Mending Fences by Suzanne Woods Fisher for my honest review.

Fantastic Read ~ Enjoyable Fiction!

I always enjoy Suzanne Woods Fisher's books, and I have really enjoyed her Stoney Ridge novels, so I was happy to be able to read Mending Fences and see how everyone was doing.  As well as getting reacquainted with the community, I experienced a wonderful story of transformation.  Luke Schrock was the bad boy of Stoney Ridge, and while his reputation preceded him, I finally did begin rooting for him as he took the steps necessary to earn the trust of his neighbors.  

Another great thing about Woods' books is that the emphasis is on the story and the characters, not necessarily the Amish-ness.  What was really great about this book was that the readers saw Amish culture through the eyes of Izzy, for whom it was new and wonderful.

If you like Amish fiction or not, and if you've read Stoney Ridge novels before or not, Mending Fences is a story you can pick up and enjoy now.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, Revell, through Celebrate Lit, for review purposes.  The thoughts expressed here are my own.

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