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Secrets of Harmony Grove [Paperback]

Mindy Starns Clark
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Book Description

October 1, 2010

From the bestselling author of Shadows of Lancaster County comes an exciting new romantic mystery set in Amish country.

Sienna Collins, owner of the Harmony Grove Bed & Breakfast in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, learns that she is under investigation by the federal government for crimes she knows nothing about. A few hours later she finds her ex-boyfriend, Troy, dead, and her life and livelihood begin to spin wildly out of control. She begins to doubt everyone around her, even the handsome detective assigned to the case.

As Sienna tries to clear her name, she is forced to depend on her faith, the wisdom of the Amish, and the insight of the man she has recently begun dating. She'll need all the help she can get, because the secrets she uncovers in Harmony Grove end up threatening not just her bed-and-breakfast, but also her credibility, her beliefs, and ultimately her life.


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About the Author

Mindy Starns Clark is the author of many books (more than 450,000 copies sold), which include A Pocket Guide to Amish Life, Shadows of Lancaster County, Whispers of the Bayou, and The Amish Midwife. In addition, Mindy is a popular inspirational speaker and playwright.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Harvest House Publishers; Original edition (October 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736926259
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736926256
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #550,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mindy Starns Clark is the author of many books, which include the popular Smart Chick Mysteries and Whispers of the Bayou. In addition, Mindy's plays and musicals have been featured in schools and churches across the United States.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
While the main characters were not Amish, many of the characters in the story were. CamilleElise  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
I've read 2 other books by her and i'm hooked. Becky Brown  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars strong suspense thriller October 22, 2010
Format:Paperback
After losing her marketing executive job due to some sort of US Attorney General investigation of her, Sienna Collins considers moving onto the property she inherited from her late grandfather in Harmony Grove, Pennsylvania. Based on the advice of her then boyfriend Troy Griffin, Sienna and her dad converted the place into a successful Lancaster County Bed and Breakfast though she has not been there in a couple of years.

Still in Boston, Sienna tries to figure out what just happened to her when Troy calls. Sienna heads to the B&B only to find Troy dead and already in legal trouble, she is only suspect. As she investigates, she finds ties to the Holocaust and increased suspicion by the cops that she is dangerous while someone watches her every move.

The key to this strong suspense thriller is a romantic subplot remains mostly in the background supporting the prime theme of a woman in trouble. The story line is fast-paced from the moment that Sienna is suspended from her job and never slows down as she and the readers try to figure out what is going on in this complicated mystery. Although the climax seems too simple for such a complex plot, fans will relish learning the Secrets of Harmony Cove.

Harriet Klausner
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 Stars April 18, 2011
Format:Paperback
Readers familiar with Mindy Starns Clark know that she is an incredible writer that can weave an intricate story together in a phenomenal way. Her plots are always complex and her characters believable. It is also very difficult to put down one of her novels because the action is always non-stop.

That said, Secrets of Harmony Grove was a rather complicated story. The plot, while interesting from the word "go," had way too many twists and turns. It was a mystery within a mystery, with a few other mysteries served on the side. With all of the subplots, it was not a surprising experience to find several lagging portions in the book.

Knowing that Clark has written another Amish/mystery story, it was a given that the two books were easy to compare against each other. While neither book was overtly Amish, each book featured parts of the Amish lifestyle that are not commonly mentioned in strictly Amish novels. For example, this novel dealt with mental illness and Amish ancestry, while her other novel explained the intricacies of DNA research and diseases among the Amish.

Readers who enjoy lighthearted stories may wish to bypass this particular novel. Clark is a very talented mystery author, but this novel, in particular, had a few scenes that were darker than her usual fare. It will be interesting to see how she has used this novel, as well as her previous Amish/mystery novel, as she branches out with co-writing Amish novels.

3.5 Stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Unique, Different, Thought-Provoking March 18, 2011
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Secrets of Harmony Grove by Mindy Starns Clark

Secrets of Harmony Grove by Mindy Starns Clark was the March group read for the Fans of Amish Fiction group on GoodReads. (A group which excitingly now has over 100 members!!)

I finished it in the first couple days of the month, but I held off posting my review so that I wouldn't ruin anything about the book for our other group members who hadn't gotten through it yet.

Let me start off by saying I *REALLY* liked Secrets of Harmony Grove.

Secrets of Harmony Grove follows the story of Sienna Collins who is working a high profile job as a marketing executive. However, she gets called into the office by her bosses as she returns from a business trip to the news that she is going to be going on unpaid leave due to the federal investigation which has began looking into some crime she may have committed. Her bosses refuse to give her any more details, and Sienna is left to pack up her office and has one week to clear or name or risk being fired.

Sienna, obviously upset, goes to see her parents, but does not want to burden her family with the news due to her mother being very ill with M.S. As she is at her parents trying to figure out what has happened to her, she gets a strange phone call from her ex-boyfriend, who is out at the inn she owns in Harmony Grove, Pennsylvania. He is confused, asking her strange questions about a "fishing tree" and seems to be falling terribly ill during the conversation.

Totally baffled, Sienna cannot get a hold of her ex after he hangs up on her, and so she decides to drive out to Harmony Grove to figure out what is going on at her inn. When she arrives, she finds his dead body in the yard along with the manager of the inn.

Immediately Sienna's life is turned upside down. She is facing losing her job and now has two dead bodies on her property casting further suspicion on her. Not to mention, as she digs deeper she finds out some mysterious things about how her inn has been run; secrets that may only be answered by going deep into the grove Sienna's grandfather had built...

Read Secrets of Harmony Grove to find out if Sienna is able to clear her good name or if the secrets are so complex that when uncovered threaten to destroy her reputation and relationships even more...

I really loved Secrets of Harmony Grove. It was a mystery (which I adore) set in Amish country. While the main characters were not Amish, many of the characters in the story were.

I don't want to give away too much, but this book was a lot more complex and detailed that I expected. The story took us places I never imagined. It is not a dark read in the sense it is depressing and morbid, but it is not a light-hearted comedy either. It definitely is more dark than a lot of murder mysteries, and it touched on subjects unexpected that are themselves very dark (I would explain more but it would give away too much).

I definitely think this is a fantastic book, well-worth the read because it forces the reader to think deeply about important things. While some do not enjoy this type of thinking, I personally find it vitally important to continue to do so, so our society does not make the same mistakes repeatedly.

5 out of 5 stars!
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5.0 out of 5 stars TREMENDOUS
I love history and I got a great lesson from this book. A question came up on Jeopardy a week after I read this book and I was able to answer it correctly because of it. Read more
Published 5 days ago by carol a carter
5.0 out of 5 stars great
This product was just what I needed and exactally what I orded. I appreciate the quick shipping and I recommend this to anyone. Thank you and God Bless.
Published 1 month ago by Julie Alexander
4.0 out of 5 stars Intense Suspense Thriller!
I always enjoy Mindy Starns Clark's books, and this was no exception. The book started off a little slow, but was hard to put down after I got to the meat of the book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets of Harmony Grove
Very well written and I enjoyed it very much. I would recommend for any lover of good Christian fiction, Mondy Clark is one of my favorite authors.
Published 4 months ago by Louise Hillard
5.0 out of 5 stars What A Great Mystery!!
I loved everything about this book-the characters, the place, and the suspense. I definetly recommend. Would make a great cozy summer read!
Published 13 months ago by Amy
5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets of Harmony Grove [Kindle Edition]
I really like the book it was well written. As with her other books I had a real hard time putting it down. I've read 2 other books by her and i'm hooked. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Becky Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars An all-night, suspenseful read if you're not careful
Sienna Collins returns to her advertising job after winning a big contract in New York. Expecting praise for the win, she is suddenly placed on leave because she's being... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Geni J. White
3.0 out of 5 stars Secrets of Harmony Grove
I felt this book was more "English" than Amish. It was more mystery than an Amish romance. Therefore, I was disappointed. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Maria J. Thibodeau
4.0 out of 5 stars Life Spins Out of Control for Sienna
Sienna Collins is returning from a wonderful trip for her new PR firm. But instead of being hailed as a hero like she expects, she finds her bosses waiting for her to put her on... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mark Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended Mystery
Sienna's Grandfather had been brought up Amish, but her Dad and his family had not. The setting for her Inn is an Amish Community. Read more
Published on April 3, 2011 by Maureen
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