Garden of the Midnights by Hannah Linder

 I absolutely loved Garden of the Midnights by Hannah Linder! This historical romance novel was super intriguing! William Kensley knows his mother passed when he was born. He knows that his father will have nothing to do with him. He knows that his aunt and cousin despise him. When his grandfather passes away he is left with an inheritance and many questions. Those he has spent his entire life with raise questions and concerns about his history. Is his father really a wealthy estate owner? Does he really have a sister? What is his true birth story and the circumstances of his birth? Can William trust anyone?

As I said, I loved this book. I could not put it down and had to keep reading. The story line kept twisting with the unexpected. The author wrote in a very enthralling manner. I was hooked! I throughly enjoyed this book and would absolutely recommend it. I am looking forward to reading more books by Hannah Linder! 

The Flower Quilter by Mindy Steele

The Flower Quilter by Mindy Steele is a refreshing new Amish Christian Fiction. Barbara never quite fit in with her family. Her love for the outdoors and flowers does not coincide with her family's traditions of quilting and staying indoors. As Barbara is getting older, her parents send her off to Indiana to help her grandparents, specifically her grandmother, at her quilting shop. Barbara quickly realizes, yet again, that quilting is not for her. She does also not appreciate the rude young man who nearly ran her over once she arrive in Indiana. All she wants to do is return to her family and Kentucky. Will Barbara ever find her calling? Will she be able to work with the flowers that bring her such joy?

I found The Flower Quilter a unique Amish novel. It honestly had a different twist the the usual Amish fiction romance. I was hooked and could not put it down. Mindy writes in a new and refreshing way. There is a glossary of Amish terms in the beginning, which initially intimidated me, however, I found that I was able to decipher the jargon from the context and didn't really need it. I absolutely enjoyed the Flower Quilter and couldn't put it down. I highly recommend.