A Promise of Forgiveness: An Uplifting Amish Romance (Secrets of Bliss Valley, 2)

by Jo Ann Brown

Paperback, 2022

Status

Available

Call number

Rom Bro

Genres

Christian Fiction

Romance

Fiction

Series

Secrets of Bliss Valley (2)

Publication

Love Inspired Trade (2022), Edition: Original, 336 pages

Description

"Jo Ann Brown's writing is both powerful and charming. She provides a respite from the cares of the day and gives the invitation to join her for a journey of peace that lingers in the heart." -Kelly Long, national bestselling author Every little secret is a chain to the past� For Amish widow Naomi Ropp, moving back to her parents' Bliss Valley home-with her boisterous twin toddler boys-is a chance to start over and bury the painful secrets of her marriage forever. But her life is turned upside down once again when she learns she's not the only one hiding things. The parents she believed were always open and honest have been keeping a secret her whole life. And now her only confidant is her father's new employee-a handsome Amish man who was once her childhood tormentor. Samuel King knows more than anyone should about mistakes-and the way he treated Naomi is at the top of his list. But the shock of seeing her pretty face again is quickly overshadowed when they find a slumbering boppli abandoned on his porch. Caring for the sweet newborn together is finally bringing some peace to their troubled pasts. But when a spark leads to growing feelings as they start to look toward the future, Samuel must find a way to convince Naomi to trust the man he's become�and the promise of new love. SECRETS OF BLISS VALLEY Secrets of Bliss Valley A must-read novel from Love Inspired: Stories to Uplift and Inspire.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Kris_Anderson

Naomi Ropp is a recent widow with twin two-year-old mischievous boys. After a recent change in circumstances, Naomi is returning to her father’s home in Bliss Valley. She is shocked to learn that her father has Samuel King working for him and living in the dawdi haus. Samuel and two of his

friends were her tormentors when she was a teenager. Samuel started a rumor that sent her straight into the arms of her deceased husband. Still reeling from the fact that Samuel will be living and working nearby, Naomi is confronted by a woman who tells an extraordinary tale. She does not know what to make of the information she has been told and decides to put it on the back burner for now. Then a newborn is found on the porch of the dawdi haus. Thankfully, Naomi is certified as a foster parent and takes in the boppli. Another tragedy forces Samuel and Naomi to work together to care for the members of the family. Feelings begin to develop between them, but Naomi does not trust Samuel. Samuel must find a way to show Naomi that he has changed and is sorry for what happened in the past. Can Naomi forgive Samuel in order to have a bright future? A Promise of Forgiveness by Jo Ann Brown is the second novel in the Secrets of Bliss Valley series. It can be read as a standalone if you have not read A Wish for Home. I thought this touching story was well-written with developed, realistic characters. A Promise of Forgiveness is a multiplot novel. I liked how everything worked together into one complex tale. The story moves along at a good pace and the book held my attention. Bullying and verbal abuse are addressed in the book. Verbal abuse as well as bullying can be devastating to an individual and It can have long term effects. I like how the author addressed this topic. We get to see how Naomi, who remembers everything, deals with both of these topics. The smallest thing can bring it all to the forefront. It can be hard to forgive a person who has caused such lasting damage. I appreciated the epilogue that nicely wrapped up the story and left me smiling. A Promise of Forgiveness is an uplifting tale with an abandoned baby, busy buggy business, a poorly papa, a memorable memory, a lost sister, bad bullies, and finding forgiveness.

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LibraryThing member fcplcataloger

How can you expect happiness, if you can't forgive others, and you can't forgive yourself? This is an issue for both Naomi Ropp and Samuel King in this new book by Jo Ann Brown that is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. I could imagine Naomi's hurt as she dealt with the actions of an unfaithful

husband, and I suffered as she discovered a secret that could forever change the family life that she had known. I was so touched by her love for her two-year-old twin boys and her unwavering devotion for her ailing father, but it was her willingness to care for a deserted infant that stole my heart. Why did she deserve to be betrayed, and how could she ever overcome it?

Memorable characters, a sweet romance, and a strong faith message are all a part of this story that shares a lesson in letting go of the past, learning to trust and forgive, and looking toward the future. A Promise of Forgiveness is an entertaining book that kept me turning the pages and I recommend it to all who enjoy Amish fiction.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Just Read Publicity Tours through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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LibraryThing member alekee

The beginning of this book quickly drew me in, surprise after surprise drops then we get to the second chapter and each continuing and the surprises kept dropping, what a page turner.
Forgiveness, is again part of this second book in the Bliss Valley series, and yes, they can be read alone.
I never

saw how it would all play out, love how this author’s mind works, it is a gift!
Now I’m looking forward to the next book in this series!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.

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LibraryThing member Maydacat

Now a widow, Naomi’s marriage was not a happy one, but she kept that unhappiness a secret. She soon learns that her mother was also good at keeping secrets, especially one that directly affects Naomi. To add to her unsettled life, she discovers that her father’s hired help is a man who made her

life a misery growing up. He has changed, but she refuses to trust anyone now. An abandoned baby on his doorstep begins to draw these damaged people together. It’s quite a tale, more than just a romance, and deals with some serious issues in a kind and thoughtful manner. Well written with likable characters, this story will very much appeal to readers of Amish fiction.

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