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Lizzie Searches For Love #1-3
Lizzie Searches for Love Trilogy
Bestselling Amish Romance Series, Written by an Amish Author!Contains all three Lizzie Searches for Love books by Linda BylerIdeal gift for readers in search of a love storyA wholesome romance featuring a spirited young woman of faithLizzie Searches for Love books are all based on true experiences. They are, in Running Around (and Such): Lizzie is trying to figure out who she is and what she wants to be. It isn’t that she doesn’t want to stay Amish. But she realizes that she has a short temper, hates housework and babies, and loves driving fast horses. Will she scare off the Amish boys? What will happen to her? When Strawberries As Lizzie becomes a schoolteacher, even more questions—and a new love—enter her life. She loves running her own classroom and the independence that brings. But her home life is messier. Her sisters have found their soulmates, but Lizzie is still figuring out who Stephen is to her. Big Lizzie feels as if everything in her life has been leading to this point. Her concerns, dreams, and curiosity have brought her to the edge of some significant decisions. Will she join the church? Will she continue teaching? Does she want to get married, and if so, will she marry Stephen? No need to search for the next book in this series or wait for it to be released. Buy this set, and you’ll be able to transition seamlessly from one book to the next.
970 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 12, 2013
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Linda Byler
84 books226 followersLinda Byler grew up Amish and is an active member of the Amish church today. Growing up, Linda Byler loved to read and write. In fact, she still does. She is well known within the Amish community as a columnist for a weekly Amish newspaper. Linda and her husband, their children and grandchildren live in central Pennsylvania.
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April 25, 2013
This nice trilogy gives us a great look into family relationships: how there’s always one sibling who thinks of herself/himself as the ugly duckling, how siblings always think that parents play favorites, and how, it doesn't matter how much they love each other, there’s almost always some type of sibling rivalry. Lizzie thinks of herself as unappreciated, unloved and unlovable. She is never good enough, talented enough, pretty enough or thin like her sisters. She is very selfish; always thinking of herself and how things affect her. Now, granted, when the first book starts she is fourteen years old, and those are pretty common feelings among teenagers. But as the series progresses, the immature Lizzie grows rather too slowly. She sometimes seems to be improving, only to go back two steps, which is very frustrating. It is, though, certainly realistic as to how we grow and mature during our teenage years: with a series of irritating hits and misses. So the author did a great job of making us care for Lizzie as well as making us exasperated at Lizzie. Just like her parents, whom, to be honest, sometimes were fair, and other times seemed to be playing favorites, which makes the reader feel like whining alongside Lizzie every now and then.
Now, Lizzie’s selfishness does have a plus side: it compels her to question many things pertaining to God, faith, family, Bible doctrine, and Amish traditions and rules: things all of us tend to question and seldom appear written in books. Her doubts and concerns brought back many memories of my own teenage questions about my faith and God’s will for my life. I wish the adults around her would have been wiser in their answers, but she got to figure out a few things on her own while reading the Bible. I hoped that seeking the truth would have propelled her forward in her growth, but her growing process included a few irritating learning and unlearning instances. She would have a great realization, but then have an incredibly hard time putting it to practice, mostly when it came to Stephen, her love interest.
Stephen, a quiet and very reserved young man, is very sure of his feelings for Lizzie, and one can almost see the hurt in his eyes when Lizzie just doesn’t get that he’s trying to convey his love for her. Sadly, sometimes I couldn’t help but wonder what he saw in Lizzie, mostly because we don’t get to see much of their relationship as it develops, such as their first kiss, or their feelings on the wedding night. Lizzie is almost always full of doubts, very indecisive. She would be sure that she loved him now, and a paragraph later, she doubted it, again. A little later on, and she was back to loving him. No explanation, no reasoning, which left me wondering: why did they love each other? More so when she is pretty difficult to deal with, and Stephen, although giving the impression of being serious and mature, often comes across as selfish, too.
As the series starts, it has a nice Anne of Green Gables feel to it, which was kind of a treat, with a very nice tone, narrative and interesting voices at first. It however, had too many back stories that dragged the story in the beginning, instead of maintaining a steady, well paced forward progress. It mostly felt as if there was no cohesive plot, just a series of accounts in a young girl’s life. The characters were very well written in terms of consistency: seemly perfect sisters, with perfect relationships, were perfect until the end; firm and opinionated parents remained strong until the end; and Lizzie’s self-absorption and selfishness remained mostly intact, which was disappointing.
The Lizzie Searches for Love Trilogy is a sometimes funny, tender and enjoyable story about a young girl, her transition to adulthood, her family life, her love life, and her struggles, with sweet moments of family and friends. Had it had a more likable female lead, it would have been a stronger, more satisfying story.
*I received a copy of this book through The Christian Manifesto in exchange of an honest review.
Now, Lizzie’s selfishness does have a plus side: it compels her to question many things pertaining to God, faith, family, Bible doctrine, and Amish traditions and rules: things all of us tend to question and seldom appear written in books. Her doubts and concerns brought back many memories of my own teenage questions about my faith and God’s will for my life. I wish the adults around her would have been wiser in their answers, but she got to figure out a few things on her own while reading the Bible. I hoped that seeking the truth would have propelled her forward in her growth, but her growing process included a few irritating learning and unlearning instances. She would have a great realization, but then have an incredibly hard time putting it to practice, mostly when it came to Stephen, her love interest.
Stephen, a quiet and very reserved young man, is very sure of his feelings for Lizzie, and one can almost see the hurt in his eyes when Lizzie just doesn’t get that he’s trying to convey his love for her. Sadly, sometimes I couldn’t help but wonder what he saw in Lizzie, mostly because we don’t get to see much of their relationship as it develops, such as their first kiss, or their feelings on the wedding night. Lizzie is almost always full of doubts, very indecisive. She would be sure that she loved him now, and a paragraph later, she doubted it, again. A little later on, and she was back to loving him. No explanation, no reasoning, which left me wondering: why did they love each other? More so when she is pretty difficult to deal with, and Stephen, although giving the impression of being serious and mature, often comes across as selfish, too.
As the series starts, it has a nice Anne of Green Gables feel to it, which was kind of a treat, with a very nice tone, narrative and interesting voices at first. It however, had too many back stories that dragged the story in the beginning, instead of maintaining a steady, well paced forward progress. It mostly felt as if there was no cohesive plot, just a series of accounts in a young girl’s life. The characters were very well written in terms of consistency: seemly perfect sisters, with perfect relationships, were perfect until the end; firm and opinionated parents remained strong until the end; and Lizzie’s self-absorption and selfishness remained mostly intact, which was disappointing.
The Lizzie Searches for Love Trilogy is a sometimes funny, tender and enjoyable story about a young girl, her transition to adulthood, her family life, her love life, and her struggles, with sweet moments of family and friends. Had it had a more likable female lead, it would have been a stronger, more satisfying story.
*I received a copy of this book through The Christian Manifesto in exchange of an honest review.
March 5, 2022
Good Stories
Amish fiction is my favorite genre. Linda Byler's first books were riddled with grammatical and spelling errors. Fortunately she finally found an editor! This series, Mozzie Searches for Love Trilogy, are fairly well written and edited except for the third book. The last half has some real problems. For example Mandy comes walking up the hill with her twins. She carried one while Annie carries the other. Two paragraphs later we find out she also has a nine month old! There's also times when Laura's name is used when it should be Lizzie. We never are told the gender or name of Emma's child. If you can overlook the errors then these are interesting to read.
Amish fiction is my favorite genre. Linda Byler's first books were riddled with grammatical and spelling errors. Fortunately she finally found an editor! This series, Mozzie Searches for Love Trilogy, are fairly well written and edited except for the third book. The last half has some real problems. For example Mandy comes walking up the hill with her twins. She carried one while Annie carries the other. Two paragraphs later we find out she also has a nine month old! There's also times when Laura's name is used when it should be Lizzie. We never are told the gender or name of Emma's child. If you can overlook the errors then these are interesting to read.
January 14, 2022
Lizzie Searches for Love Trilogy
I truly enjoy reading books in which the Amish traditions and way of life are exemplified. In this trilogy, !issue is not the perfect Amish girl. She questions everything, and doesn't always willingly go along with what is expected of an Amish girl. The trilogy starts with Lizzie as a teenager, living at home with her familt. Through the books Lizzie often has to "learn the hard way" as she impatiently experiences life. A truly excellent read.
I truly enjoy reading books in which the Amish traditions and way of life are exemplified. In this trilogy, !issue is not the perfect Amish girl. She questions everything, and doesn't always willingly go along with what is expected of an Amish girl. The trilogy starts with Lizzie as a teenager, living at home with her familt. Through the books Lizzie often has to "learn the hard way" as she impatiently experiences life. A truly excellent read.
August 20, 2020
Wonderful!
I so enjoyed these books. There were so many times I could almost see myself in Lizzie, especially in her relationship with her husband! We learn after a while to trust God and accept life.
I so enjoyed these books. There were so many times I could almost see myself in Lizzie, especially in her relationship with her husband! We learn after a while to trust God and accept life.
November 18, 2019
The book is brilliant
The book is brilliant story again and I like to reading the book no 3 books. Many thanks for your wonderful writing books.
The book is brilliant story again and I like to reading the book no 3 books. Many thanks for your wonderful writing books.
February 8, 2023
Very true to life. Keeps you intersted!
November 29, 2020
Life's lessons
A very good book.It shows us the different things we learn as we get older and wiser.It also shows us how different our minds think.
A very good book.It shows us the different things we learn as we get older and wiser.It also shows us how different our minds think.
October 19, 2013
This is three novels in one. Since I finished reading the Kraybill book on the Amish, I thought I would read a set of novels actually written by an Amish author. (Byler is referenced in Kraybill's book, so I know she is authentic Amish.) The books are ok. I feel like the target audience is more teenager/middle school age rather than adult. I was bothered by the fact that Lizzie never did really grow up, even when she was a married mother. Her attitude and actions always seemed simple and child-like. I do not think this is a reflection on the culture but rather a reflection on the author's writing style. This is a story for enjoyment; there isn't a preachy message like so many of the "bonnet fiction" novels have. It was interesting, but I don't think I will ever reread it.
June 16, 2016
First book ok. 2nd and 3rd not so good
I'm sorry to say that Lizzie annoyed me. It was as if she was Bipolar. Miserable and crying and hating one minute. The next she's happy and everything is great with the world. The Amish culture was nicely described. I just didn't like the main character.
I'm sorry to say that Lizzie annoyed me. It was as if she was Bipolar. Miserable and crying and hating one minute. The next she's happy and everything is great with the world. The Amish culture was nicely described. I just didn't like the main character.
May 29, 2014
Like the author's way of writing but found the main character's personality lacking. I do not like Lizzie. The most self centered and selfish woman I've ever encountered. Stopping at the end of the 2nd book. Lizzie gets on my nerves.
December 1, 2014
Disappointed
Not the best of linda butler. Too much spoiled brat thinking. Most of the story was Leslie being a brat and very disrespectful. Not worth the read.
Not the best of linda butler. Too much spoiled brat thinking. Most of the story was Leslie being a brat and very disrespectful. Not worth the read.
July 10, 2016
Very enjoyable book.
Very easy reading book. Enjoyed how the author kept your attention throughout the book. Hard to put down the book.
Very easy reading book. Enjoyed how the author kept your attention throughout the book. Hard to put down the book.
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