Mary's Calico Hope by Anne Blackburn

Praise for Mary’s Calico Hope Author Anne Blackburne’s Mary’s Calico Hope is a fast-paced, heartwarming read of Reuben King and Mary Yoder, two loveable, relatable, and intriguing characters who fall in love. But their destiny together won’t come without obstacles; one protagonist is Amish; the other, Mennonite. The road to true love is often a bumpy path, and in this case, becoming Mr. and Mrs. King doesn’t seem likely. Despite my adoration for Mary and Reuben, the further I delved into the book, the more I wondered how this author would successfully deliver a happilyever-after. However, Gott has a way of intervening. I won’t reveal the denouement, but it’s a stunner! All characters, including Hope, contribute to this highly intriguing emotional page turner that I anticipate will appeal to everyone who believes in the power of true love. Five stars!! –Lisa Jones Baker, bestselling author In Mary’s Calico Hope, Mary Yoder was badly injured in a buggy accident as a child and is content living in the Dawdi Haus connected to her parents’ farmhouse and with her work weaving baskets and raising specialty roosters whose feathers she uses to make excellent trout lures. When Reuben King, a Mennonite doctor, comes to town, they are attracted to one another, but Mary is a baptized Amish woman, which means they are forbidden to be together. And he wants her to have surgery to improve her mobility and lessen her day-to-day pain, but she’s tired of surgeries. This second novel set in Blackburne’s fictional town of Willow Creek, Ohio, reminds us that God’s grace and mercy is ever present, especially when we’re certain we don’t fit in with our community. The story will captivate readers who love Amish culture and an endearing romance. –Amy Clipston, bestselling author of The Heart’s Shelter Anne Blackburne pulls a very single, very science-minded doctor into a conservative Amish community, and she pitches him headlong in love! Science and faith tangle together in this sweet romance that proves that physical limitations make no difference when it comes to matters of the heart. Ms. Blackburne is proving herself to be a valuable addition to the Amish romance genre. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming read! –Patricia Johns, Publishers Weekly bestselling author