Review: The Calling by Suzanne Woods Fisher

My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing

About the Book

Twenty-year-old Bethany Schrock is restless. Her love life has derailed, her faith hangs by a thread, and she is spending the incredibly hot summer days wading through a lifetime’s accumulation of junk at the home of five ancient Amish sisters. About the only thing that holds her interest is the spirited and dangerously handsome Jimmy Fisher–and he seems bent on irritating her to no end.
 

When the sly old sisters and a guest at the Inn get Bethany involved in running the local soup kitchen and starting a community garden, she suddenly finds herself wondering, Shootfire! How did that happen? Despite her newfound purposefulness, a gnawing emptiness about a childhood mystery continues to plague her. Encouraged by Jimmy Fisher, she will seek out the answers she craves–and uncover a shocking secret that will break her heart, heal it, and point her to love.
 

Bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher delivers her trademark twists, turns, and tender romance in this delightful and exciting visit to the deceptively quiet community of Stoney Ridge.

My Review

This book surprised me with Bethany's character arc and the layers of depth that were skillfully woven into the story. It had been some time since I read the previous books, but thankfully the author did not resort to an info-dump and I was still able to understand the gist of the relationships and past events that influenced this story. I loved how she reached out to help others even when she had her own struggles. She finds answers to her past and even though it was heartbreaking she was able to find healing in the truth. I enjoyed her relationship with Jimmy and how he brings out her spunkiness, while also providing a safe place for her to share her feelings. My favorite of the series!

Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.

The Inn at Eagle Hill series