Tuesday, May 9, 2017

The Beloved Hope Chest by Amy Clipston


 
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About the Book



Book: The Beloved Hope Chest  
Author: Amy Clipston  
Genre: Amish  
Release Date: May 9, 2017  

In the final installment of the Amish Heirloom series, the Fisher sisters learn the mystery behind their parents’ marriage—and about the sibling who has never been spoken of.

Mattie Fisher’s three daughters know that she’s been keeping a secret from them. With each item pulled from the beloved family hope chest, they’ve discovered a new clue about their mother’s past.

But there’s a reason Mattie has been keeping her history hidden, and she’s not sure she’s ready to reopen old wounds. Will dredging up the past change the way her children view her? Or her marriage to their father? And can she handle the pain of revisiting the memories that preceded the last few happy decades?

Mattie’s story is one of grief and learning to love again. But like the best things preserved in a hope chest, it’s a story of love and redemption born out of heartache—and it’s past time to share it.

My Review

A past of hope among the ashes long buried . . . The Beloved Hope Chest did not contain what I expected by reading the title. While I love Amish fiction, this book exceeded expectations by presenting poor Mattie- who feels defined by grief and doesn't see the hope in the midst of it. In walks Leroy, a patient, understanding man who loves Mattie enough to let her heart heal. Mattie and Leroy are charming, beautiful, complex characters whose interaction is so clear in the mind. The emotions experienced while enjoying the plot of this book were very real- crying and smiling at different points. I loved the beautiful Amish culture backdrop filled with the quaint Amish vernacular. You could tell Ms Clipston really did her research on Amish life. I felt pain, hope, joy, and triumph while experiencing this beautiful story. This book reminded me of the faithfulness of the Lord, and the perfection of His plan for our lives. My heart was refreshed and warmed to the core. Any fiction readers will find this book to be a heartwarming and refreshing read!

I received this book for free and all opinions given are my own. 


About the Author



AMY CLIPSTON is the award-winning and bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery series. She has sold more than 1 million books, and her novels have hit multiple bestseller lists including CBD, CBA, and ECPA. Amy holds a degree in communication from Virginia Wesleyan College and works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC. Amy lives in North Carolina with her husband, two sons, and three spoiled rotten cats. Visit her online at amyclipston.comFacebook: AmyClipstonBooks and Twitter: @AmyClipston

Guest post from Amy Clipston

I am thrilled to share the The Beloved Hope Chest, which is the final installment of my Amish Home series.

In The Beloved Hope Chest, the Fisher sisters learn the mystery behind their parents’ marriage—and about the sibling who has never been spoken of. Mattie Fisher’s three daughters know that she’s been keeping a secret from them. With each item pulled from the beloved family hope chest, they’ve discovered a new clue about their mother’s past. But there’s a reason Mattie has been keeping her history hidden, and she’s not sure she’s ready to reopen old wounds. Will dredging up the past change the way her children view her? Or her marriage to their father? And can she handle the pain of revisiting the memories that preceded the last few happy decades? Mattie’s story is one of grief and learning to love again. But like the best things preserved in a hope chest, it’s a story of love and redemption born out of heartache—and it’s past time to share it.

This book is very close to my heart since it is the last in my Amish Heirloom series. I’ve grown to love the Fisher family, and writing Mattie and Leroy’s story was bittersweet. This is a very emotional story, and I poured my heart and soul into it. I hope you enjoy this book since it reveals all of the mysteries that have been placed throughout the series.

Blog Stops

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May 17: Quiet Quilter
May 18: Splashes of Joy
May 19: Pause for Tales
May 19: Book by Book
May 21: Bigreadersite

Giveaway



To celebrate her tour, Amy is giving away a copy of An Amish Home and an handpicked Amish goodie chosen by Amy to two winners! Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/b3b3
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4 comments:

  1. Amy ClipstonMay 9, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    Thank you for this wonderful review!

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  2. Kay GarrettMay 9, 2017 at 4:02 PM

    I've been wanting to read The Beloved Hope Chest since I first heard about it. Your review just confirms that desire. Thanks!

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  3. Megan ScottMay 10, 2017 at 4:32 AM

    Thanks for the review! This sounds like a great book!

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  4. LauraMay 11, 2017 at 11:00 PM

    What a lovely book! It sounds great! :)

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