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Customer Reviews for Barbour Publishing A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
Barbour Publishing A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
Putting her rumschpringe days behind her, Grace Hostettler returns to her Amish community in Holmes County, Ohio, and becomes engaged to upright Cleon Schrock. But then she runs into Gary Walker, an English man who knows enough about her former life to destroy her future. Can God bring anything good out of a shameful past? 288 pages, softcover from Barbour.
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Customer Reviews for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
Review 1 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Emotion packed.
Date:June 7, 2013
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A web of events that keep you guessing and pull at your heartstrings. I recommend to anyone who likes a good love story.
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Review 2 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:May 24, 2013
hendie
Location:Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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I could not put the book down until I could find out how she solved her predicament. I love stories of the Amish, marvel at their strength and beliefs, especially when hardship occurs.
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Review 3 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Cliffhanger
Date:September 26, 2012
Lois Cooper
Location:Cleveland, Oh
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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I read this book before and wanted to buy it for my daughter-in-law. It keeps your attention and is hard to put down.
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Review 4 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Great story/author; Amish life interesting.
Date:September 22, 2012
oldsinger
Location:Panama City, FL
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
I am really getting into these stories about the Amish people; their life is so different from ours. They are excellent examples of devout obedience to their elders. Sometimes this is a bit hard to accept for an outsider, but these people are very admirable. I was sorry the main character in this story had kept her secrets from her family, but then I got very impatient with her husband for his mean treatment before he finally repented and got himself right with God.
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Review 5 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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I love to read books about the Amish
Date:July 5, 2012
Judith V
Location:Elgin, Albet County, N.B., Canada
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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For this books I have already read them and I gave this three books to a young friend as she loves to read also.
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Review 6 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:July 5, 2012
Trish
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series - I read the series, good light reading.
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Review 7 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Not impressed
Date:June 12, 2012
Gertrude
Location:Michigan
Age:25-34
Gender:female
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I am a fan of Amish books, so I picked this one up thinking it would be an interesting read but was disappointed. I felt no connection whatsoever with any of the characters. Throughout the book, Grace is weak, cowardly, and a worry wart. It was ridiculous to the point that I found it amusing. There was no climax and the book was not as suspenseful as I had hoped. And I got tired of Grace's constant stuttering.
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Review 8 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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it's an okay read.
Date:May 31, 2012
Shotann
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It's no great page-turner because it moves as slowly as the horse and buggy rides they take.
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Review 9 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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great read
Date:March 2, 2012
izzie
Location:Australia
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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Great read, really enjoyable, a book one can lose yourself in after a heavy day at work.
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Review 10 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Amish mystery
Date:February 23, 2012
faithful reader
Location:Maryland
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Quality:
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Would recommend you read all 3 books in this series.....you definitely won't be disappointed. GREAT SERIES
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Review 11 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:November 10, 2011
lglmbs
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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The book is entertaining right from the start. I haven't come to a "boring" part yet!
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Review 12 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:September 1, 2010
Morag Fraser
Got this book, while on holiday in New York State, from my cousin. Thoroughly enjoyed it but was a little disappointed at the end when I did not find out who did all the damage to the property. Hope to get the next in the series to find out what happened.
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Review 13 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:September 18, 2009
Pamela Kaipio
The whole series was wonderful it showed how God can work in one's lives .I really enjoyd the series
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Review 14 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:September 30, 2009
Jeannie Corcoran
This book is an excellent read, and I'm excited to read the next two books.
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Review 15 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:April 7, 2009
As I read this Amish novel, I thought that of the four I've read, it was the best. However, when I came to the final page, I had changed my mind.Secrets are dangerous things to keep. Grace, the protagonist, is haunted by the secrets in her past life. She desperately wants to tell Cleon, her fiance, but the time never seems appropriate. One day, the truth is revealed, and Grace's world turns upside down. It is interesting to see the Amish way of forgiveness at work. But does it always apply? Will Cleon be able to forgive and accept Grace? Fortunately, for the reader's satisfaction, that question is answered.Attacks against the Hostettler property cause unexplained damage and increase in intensity. Who is responsible? Throughout the novel, the question is asked over and over and discussed at length. Yet the final page is turned without revealing the answer. Talk about a cliff hanger! This ends so abruptly, this reader is left totally frustrated.If you're a fan of this author, you'll enjoy this one. But when you buy this book, be certain to buy the sequel A Sister's Test. It's the only way you can find out how it ends.
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Review 16 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:February 2, 2009
Carolyn Brown
I really enjoyed the story of this family. I have now read all three in the series. It felt like you were apart of their family and the struggles they were going through. Would recommend this series. God works in his way and we have to trust in him.
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Review 17 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:December 13, 2008
Kimberly Barton
I couldn't put this book down. It just keeps you going. I can't wait to read the next one.
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Review 18 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:September 22, 2008
This book was excellent and well written. I am anxiously awaiting the next one to try and figure out who did it.
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Review 19 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:August 30, 2008
Evelyn Jones
I always enjoy reading Wanda Brunstetters books and this book was no exception. I could not put the book down and read all three of the books in the "sister" series in one week!!!! Keep up the good work Wanda and I hope you add more to the series.
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Review 20 for A Sister's Secret, Sisters of Holmes County Series #1
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Date:August 23, 2008
Brenda E.
From the moment I started reading I just couldn't put it down. I enjoyed this book so much. I couldn't wait to read the next one.
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