With Winter's First Frost

I've read many of Kelly Irvin's Amish Fiction books and this is the one that has every single character Kelly has produced--well almost.  I must say that if this book were to be produced into a play, it would take a whole Amish settlement to fully fill the cast.  But the play would be entertaining for sure.

Playing the leading lady would be Laura, a widow of some years, with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Playing the leading man is Zechariah, a crotchety old widower with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Among the supporting cast are the sons and daughters of Laura and Zechariah, along with their children and grandchildren.  The plot is rife with the cares and foibles of the characters.  It moves at a pretty good clip, keeping the reader engaged and involved to the very last page. For instance, granddaughter Tamara's jumping the fence, and Hannah's unborn baby.  The biggest plot issue is whether two elderly people can find love again after raising families and knowing the love of a good spouse.  It's all here.  All you have to do is read the book.

Five Stars, Two Thumbs Up, and a gingerbread cookie for your hot cocoa

My Thanks to Zondervan Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book.