Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio [Paperback]

Serena B. Miller (Author)

Book Description

Series: Love Finds You | Publication Date: July 1, 2010

A mysterious outsider casts a long shadow on Ohio's Amish country. Policewoman Rachel Troyer has always looked after her three elderly Amish aunts, proprietors of a farmhouse inn near Sugarcreek, Ohio. The idyllic town is popular with tourists, who come to sample its famous Amish goods. But one thing is clear to Rachel - Joe Matthews is no tourist. When the bearded stranger lands on her aunts' doorstep, begging shelter for himself and his young son, Rachel is suspicious. Will she be able to uncover Joe's secrets despite her aunts' - and her own - growing affection for him?

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About the Author

SERENA B. MILLER is a published writer and former court reporter. She works with her husband in full-time ministry and frequently speaks at local women’s events. The Millers have three grown sons and make their home in southern Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Summerside Press (July 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1609360028
• ISBN-13: 978-1609360023
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #253,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful look at Amish culture and small town Ohio, July 18, 2010

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Enjoys Books (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio (Paperback)

All novels inspire questions. You will definitely ask yourself this one: Could this really be Serena B. Miller's first published novel? The characters in this novel are so vividly drawn, the plot so engaging, the inspirational message so well integrated into the story, that even readers who don't usually pick up a novel described that way will find this one engaging and thought provoking. I look forward to more books by this author. This is a gem of a debut.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful combination of love, friendship and God!, February 19, 2011

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"ReviewsByMolly" "Molly Edwards, auth... (Willow Spring,NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio (Paperback)

Double bonus for me with this novel! First, it's a WONDERFUL addition to the Love Finds You collection, AND it's a GREATtastic Amish novel! It's not your ordinary Amish story....I know,I know. I've said that about other Amish novels and that's true for them, as well, in their own way. This one, though, is a really sweet novel written by an amazing talented lady. Serena B. Miller has a fan for LIFE now!

Set in Sugarcreek, Ohio, Miller takes us on a whirlwind of a ride as we meet Rachel Troyer, a half-Amish woman who is super close with her Amish aunts and protects them, along with their town by being a cop. Things are going good for her and her aunts. That is until Miller introduces us to Joe Matthews and his sweet, adorable, lovable little son, Bobby. I fell in love with that little boy instantly! Not to mention that his dad was a good character for the story, too.

The plot line of Joe Matthews having a mysterious past and moving into the cabin and then the daadi house at Rachel's aunts' Inn was fantastic. Rachel's cautious and protective character really came into view when Joe arrived! But, can she trust him enough around her aunts? And why is he so secretive? Rachel really went into her role when she was running his prints and searching him out!

I absolutely loved the combination of learning to let go of the past, being open and honest, and trusting in God to protect everyone. Miller mixed those up with just the right amount of friendship and love amongst Englishers and Amish, and added just a bit of lightness to the story with sweet Bobby. THAT is what makes up an incredible, heart capturing novel!

So, yes, I highly recommend this book to your already growing collection of Love Finds You novels, or if you don't collect those, I still recommend it for your growing collection of Amish novels! It's a more than 5 star worthy novel that will pull you in, settle you down and make you feel right at home in the midst of a wonderful little town called Sugarcreek! Well done, Serena B. Miller!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fact, fiction and memories, August 26, 2010

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grandee - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio (Paperback)

I spent a lot of time in Sugarcreek years ago. This novel put me right back there! I enjoyed the reminders of things I'd forgotten about such as attending the annual Swiss Festival (I thought the fire house had Apple Fritters!). The Amish center of the story warmed my heart. A plot and interesting characters were all great. Recommend to all.