This was a sweet Amish romance and is book 2 in the Honeybee Sisters series. Despite the sweetness of this tale, real relatable issues are addressed and resolved. Jennifer Beckstrand did a phenomenal job of drawing me allowing me to feel a part of the story and the characters’ lives rather than as a simple observer. The emotions, issues, and challenges the characters face are universal and could easily be experienced in any segment of society. Expect to feel all the feels when you read this book - joy, sorrow, anxiety, love, and relief. You’ll definitely laugh, cry, gasp, and grit your teeth. Poppy is one of the Christner sisters. After the death of their parents, Poppy and her sisters have been raised by their unconventional Aunt Bitsy. Bitsy and the family’s cats are an integral part of the laughter and joy of the book. The family supports themselves with the honey from their bee hives. Poppy is more of a tomboy with a desire to do everything regardless of it is typically something a boy would do. Poppy had a tendency to get in physical altercations when she was younger frequently defending her sisters and others. Luke is very handsome, used to being fawned over by the women in the community and is interested in settling down with a sweet, biddable woman. Someone the exact opposite of Poppy. There is an small underlying mystery of someone who is targeting Poppy’s family with escalating vandalism. Poppy and Luke’s more and more frequent interactions start when Luke, who is a carpenter/wood worker, agrees to rebuild the family’s chicken coop after it is destroyed by vandals. Poppy and Luke initially clash due to their similar strong, fiery, loud personalities. On the way to their HEA, Poppy and Luke have to learn to embrace who they are even if they do not the traditional Amish roles as well as learn to find balance together to find their way to a loving, respectful, and faith based relationship. I cannot wait to read what’s next for the Honeybee sisters.

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This was a sweet Amish romance and is book 2 in the Honeybee Sisters series. Despite the sweetness of this tale, real relatable issues are addressed and resolved. Jennifer Beckstrand did a phenomenal job of drawing me allowing me to feel a part of the story and the characters’ lives rather than as a simple observer. The emotions, issues, and challenges the characters face are universal and could easily be experienced in any segment of society. Expect to feel all the feels when you read this book - joy, sorrow, anxiety, love, and relief. You’ll definitely laugh, cry, gasp, and grit your teeth. Poppy is one of the Christner sisters. After the death of their parents, Poppy and her sisters have been raised by their unconventional Aunt Bitsy. Bitsy and the family’s cats are an integral part of the laughter and joy of the book. The family supports themselves with the honey from their bee hives. Poppy is more of a tomboy with a desire to do everything regardless of it is typically something a boy would do. Poppy had a tendency to get in physical altercations when she was younger frequently defending her sisters and others. Luke is very handsome, used to being fawned over by the women in the community and is interested in settling down with a sweet, biddable woman. Someone the exact opposite of Poppy. There is an small underlying mystery of someone who is targeting Poppy’s family with escalating vandalism. Poppy and Luke’s more and more frequent interactions start when Luke, who is a carpenter/wood worker, agrees to rebuild the family’s chicken coop after it is destroyed by vandals. Poppy and Luke initially clash due to their similar strong, fiery, loud personalities. On the way to their HEA, Poppy and Luke have to learn to embrace who they are even if they do not the traditional Amish roles as well as learn to find balance together to find their way to a loving, respectful, and faith based relationship. I cannot wait to read what’s next for the Honeybee sisters.