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The Amish Matchmaker #5
A Groom for Ruby
A Match at First Sight
After arriving from Lancaster County in hopes of finding a husband, Ruby Plank stumbles--literally--into the arms of one of Seven Poplars's most eligible bachelors. To her amazement, Joseph Brenneman doesn't care if Ruby is clumsy or outspoken. The shy, handsome mason thinks she's wonderful exactly as she is. If only others felt the same! Though Joseph's mother hired the matchmaker to find her son a wife, she insists Ruby isn't good enough. When Ruby's family secret is revealed, it could divide the couple forever...unless pride gives way to love and trust.
After arriving from Lancaster County in hopes of finding a husband, Ruby Plank stumbles--literally--into the arms of one of Seven Poplars's most eligible bachelors. To her amazement, Joseph Brenneman doesn't care if Ruby is clumsy or outspoken. The shy, handsome mason thinks she's wonderful exactly as she is. If only others felt the same! Though Joseph's mother hired the matchmaker to find her son a wife, she insists Ruby isn't good enough. When Ruby's family secret is revealed, it could divide the couple forever...unless pride gives way to love and trust.
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Published July 18, 2017
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August 6, 2018
He started to speak her name and then realized he didn't want to. Not yet. Because for the first time in his life, he felt as if he had something that was his and his alone. And he wasn't ready to share it. He wasn't ready to share Ruby with his mother.
Okay, I have a lot to say about this book.
Joseph is in his twenties and looking for a wife. He lives with his widowed mother. He is shy and quiet.
Ruby comes in from another state. She is looking for a husband. She is clumsy, talks a lot, and is considered 'ugly' by a lot of people.
Even though Joseph and Ruby suit each other perfectly, Joseph's mean, nosy, and controlling mother throws a wrench in things.
Let's break it down.
THE GOOD:
It's generally a sweet book.
Although Ruby and Joseph "meet cute" with her landing on top of him and him getting a bloody head injury - which had me like o.O - the book ended up being pretty sweet.
Ruby and Joseph are very complementary to each other. They fit each other like puzzle pieces. Joseph stutters, stammers, has a lot of nervous energy that makes him fidget. He is shy and quiet and has trouble speaking in public and to women.
Ruby talks a lot, is very clumsy, and is not good at sewing or cooking (considered huge flaws in the Amish community).
The thing I really like about Ruby and Joseph is how they accept and love each other. Their 'flaws' don't matter to the other person. They can talk and laugh together for hours, indeed, they get on like a house on fire.
One of the biggest standouts is Ruby's 'ugliness.' Everyone seems to find Ruby ugly, and she's obviously been raised with this idea from a very young age.
Ruby's daddi had always told her that the right man would come along and love her despite her clumsiness and plain face. Her mommi said that she was beautiful; it simply took a man with a pure heart to open his eyes and see. 119
She's described as 'plain,' 'stout,' and 'chubby' in the book. Throw the cover model out, this woman is supposed to be extremely 'plain' to the point that obviously people think she'd have a hard time finding a man, and leaning towards the fat side. Although her looks and weight are never detailed in the book, I find it hard to get a fix on exactly what she looks like or what 'chubby' - a very subjective descriptor - is supposed to mean.
Anyway. How terrible to think yourself so unattractive, and even have your own parents validating your fears that you are ugly. Ruby's brave about it, though. She faces people's judgments about her looks head on. She certainly doesn't value herself less for being 'ugly.' I know a lot of heroines who are created to be 'plain' and 'heavy' are shown to suffer from low self-esteem and think they are worthless. Not so with Ruby. Although she accepts everyone's assessment that she is unattractive, she still demands respect from people and knows she has worth as a human being and a hard-working Amish woman. I have to applaud Miller for giving Ruby such backbone, bravery, and determination. It's especially difficult when dealing with Joseph's mother.
Lifting her chin, she said, "If he said that, I can see how it would be a honest mistake to think Arlene was Joseph's bride-to-be." She cleared her throat and forced a chuckle. "I know what I am, Magdalena. I am as plain as a turnip. But Joseph doesn't seem to mind. And so neither do I." She met his mother's gaze with one she hoped was just as strong and just as determined. 83
She doesn't allow people to trample on her or treat her as lesser, even if she does accept the 'truth' that she is 'ugly.' This is very brave and also admirable. Being told you're ugly all your life really takes a toll on a person, and I think it would be very easy for Ruby to have become cowed, beaten-down, and accepting. But she is a fighter. I like it.
Emotion made her throat tickle and brought tears to her eyes. No one but Joseph and her parents had ever called her beautiful. She knew it wasn't true. She was ordinary, not gorgeous like Leah or cute like Ellie. But it was so sweet to have Joseph say she was beautiful, and it made her feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 151
Another good thing I can say about the book is that Joseph thinks Ruby is beautiful from the start. This is actually a master stroke on the part of Miller. He genuinely thinks Ruby is a beautiful woman. Miller could have easily EASILY made Joseph love, be attracted to, and marry Ruby DESPITE her appearance. This is common. Like, "Yeah, I know she's not traditionally attractive, but she's beautiful TO ME and you'd better shut up about her. She's beautiful on the inside." This is a very well-known romance trope.
However, Miller plays this completely differently. Joseph actually and honestly finds Ruby (physically) beautiful and he is baffled when others don't see this. I like that. It's a bit silly to assume - as media and society do ALL THE TIME - that there is a mold for beauty, and that if you don't fit into the mold you are ugly and will die unhappy and alone unless someone "sees through your ugliness." This is bullshit. I think it would be common sense to understand that different people are going to find different bodies, faces, and looks attractive. Certainly I find a lot of men to be hot whom my friends think I'm fucking crazy for lusting after. And vice versa. Despite the media and society telling you, "You should be attracted to men/women who look like this: image" people are actually varied creatures who like a variety of things.
I enjoyed how this played out. There's no annoying scene where Joseph has to convince Ruby she's beautiful, or forces her to look at herself in a mirror while he praises her or some shit. I liked how Miller decided to handle this, it avoided the usual 'ugly' heroine tropes.
Both Joseph and Ruby are super-aware of their 'flaws,' both feel like they have struck gold by finding the other. It's extremely sweet.
I was also worried about Joseph's cruel mother. I mean, Miller doesn't half-ass it - his mom is truly terrible. She's very rude to Ruby to her face, and even worse behind her back. She does everything in her power to sabotage Ruby and Joseph's relationship. Sometimes it could get downright shocking.
"I've found the most wonderful girl, the sweetest - "
"Ugly," she whispered.
"What?" He drew back. "What did you say?" He couldn't believe what he'd just heard.
"She's - she's not even pretty. You'll have thick, unlovely children."
He blinked, still in disbelief. "Mother. How can you say that? Ruby's beautiful." 113
One thing that truly surprised me about the book was that Joseph was generally good about standing up to his mother. He puts his foot down right from the beginning. Usually, in romances that employ this trope, the hero is afraid to stand up to his mother or feels too guilty about standing up to his mother and therefore lets her shit all over his woman. Not so in this case. Joseph stands up for Ruby from the very beginning.
Of course, things are complicated. Because Magdalena is a widow, and this is the patriarchy, Joseph is in charge of his mother's well-being and responsible for her. She will be living with him for the rest of her life, in a horrifying prospect for poor Ruby. Women are not allowed to support themselves, they are completely dependent on men, so - unless Magdalena gets remarried, she will live with Joseph until she dies.
I always tell my friends, "You are not only marrying the man, you are marrying his family" and in some cultures this is even more literal than others. Many cultures have the parents/in-laws living in the house with the married couple and children, so if a MIL or FIL hates the spouse, life can be made a living hell for decades.
I was really worried about Ruby's future, honestly. Love is great, Joseph is great, but living with this woman for another forty years would make anyone think about running for the hills.
Miller throws in a twist with Ruby hiding a secret for most of the book. I was insanely curious as to what the secret was, and was imagining a whole range of things. But - in true Christian romance fashion - when the secret is revealed it is (IMO) not a big deal and I couldn't understand all the fuss around it. I could think of 80 worse things off the top of my head.
Even though I've read about 20 Amish romances, this is the first one that addresses men cooking. In every single other book, people act as if men can't - physically CANNOT - learn how to cook. If a man's wife dies, he and the children are wholly reliant on food being delivered by local women or fast food. It's considered a physical impossibility for someone with a penis to prepare food. However, in this book, when Joseph and his mother go to visit Ruby's parents, they are SHOCKED - shocked, I tell you!!! - to find that some of the food they are being served was cooked by Ruby's father. !!!!!! OMGosh, the world is ending. Miller pushes this even more by the end of the book - as I've told you, Ruby is a horrible cook. After they have discovered that he's actually quite a good baker and his bread and biscuits are delicious. This is almost akin to bra-burning or feminist revolutions in this made-up universe. I can't stress to you how surprising this is to a reader in this genre. Kudos to Miller for subverting the patriarchy, even if it is the tiniest bit.
TL;DR Both Ruby and Joseph are assertive. I am proud of them. They stand up for themselves, which is hard for both of them since they've been informed of their 'flaws' from a young age.
Miller writes a sweet book. I liked how well Ruby and Joseph complement each other. I like how Joseph seemingly is never even aware that others might consider his woman 'ugly.'
Cute story. Of course, it isn't perfect, but it was very enjoyable for the Christian Romance sub-genre. I would recommend it to anyone who likes reading sexless romance with a Christian bent.
MENTIONS OF GOD: 47. Remarkably light.
HOW'S THE SEX, CARMEN?
No sex, this is Christian romance. One kiss.
ROMANCE CATEGORIES:
BBW Romance
Contemporary Romance
Inspirational Romance
Virgin Hero Romance
Amish Romance
He's a Mason, She's a... Amish Women Aren't Allowed to Work for Pay
Okay, I have a lot to say about this book.
Joseph is in his twenties and looking for a wife. He lives with his widowed mother. He is shy and quiet.
Ruby comes in from another state. She is looking for a husband. She is clumsy, talks a lot, and is considered 'ugly' by a lot of people.
Even though Joseph and Ruby suit each other perfectly, Joseph's mean, nosy, and controlling mother throws a wrench in things.
Let's break it down.
THE GOOD:
It's generally a sweet book.
Although Ruby and Joseph "meet cute" with her landing on top of him and him getting a bloody head injury - which had me like o.O - the book ended up being pretty sweet.
Ruby and Joseph are very complementary to each other. They fit each other like puzzle pieces. Joseph stutters, stammers, has a lot of nervous energy that makes him fidget. He is shy and quiet and has trouble speaking in public and to women.
Ruby talks a lot, is very clumsy, and is not good at sewing or cooking (considered huge flaws in the Amish community).
The thing I really like about Ruby and Joseph is how they accept and love each other. Their 'flaws' don't matter to the other person. They can talk and laugh together for hours, indeed, they get on like a house on fire.
One of the biggest standouts is Ruby's 'ugliness.' Everyone seems to find Ruby ugly, and she's obviously been raised with this idea from a very young age.
Ruby's daddi had always told her that the right man would come along and love her despite her clumsiness and plain face. Her mommi said that she was beautiful; it simply took a man with a pure heart to open his eyes and see. 119
She's described as 'plain,' 'stout,' and 'chubby' in the book. Throw the cover model out, this woman is supposed to be extremely 'plain' to the point that obviously people think she'd have a hard time finding a man, and leaning towards the fat side. Although her looks and weight are never detailed in the book, I find it hard to get a fix on exactly what she looks like or what 'chubby' - a very subjective descriptor - is supposed to mean.
Anyway. How terrible to think yourself so unattractive, and even have your own parents validating your fears that you are ugly. Ruby's brave about it, though. She faces people's judgments about her looks head on. She certainly doesn't value herself less for being 'ugly.' I know a lot of heroines who are created to be 'plain' and 'heavy' are shown to suffer from low self-esteem and think they are worthless. Not so with Ruby. Although she accepts everyone's assessment that she is unattractive, she still demands respect from people and knows she has worth as a human being and a hard-working Amish woman. I have to applaud Miller for giving Ruby such backbone, bravery, and determination. It's especially difficult when dealing with Joseph's mother.
Lifting her chin, she said, "If he said that, I can see how it would be a honest mistake to think Arlene was Joseph's bride-to-be." She cleared her throat and forced a chuckle. "I know what I am, Magdalena. I am as plain as a turnip. But Joseph doesn't seem to mind. And so neither do I." She met his mother's gaze with one she hoped was just as strong and just as determined. 83
She doesn't allow people to trample on her or treat her as lesser, even if she does accept the 'truth' that she is 'ugly.' This is very brave and also admirable. Being told you're ugly all your life really takes a toll on a person, and I think it would be very easy for Ruby to have become cowed, beaten-down, and accepting. But she is a fighter. I like it.
Emotion made her throat tickle and brought tears to her eyes. No one but Joseph and her parents had ever called her beautiful. She knew it wasn't true. She was ordinary, not gorgeous like Leah or cute like Ellie. But it was so sweet to have Joseph say she was beautiful, and it made her feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 151
Another good thing I can say about the book is that Joseph thinks Ruby is beautiful from the start. This is actually a master stroke on the part of Miller. He genuinely thinks Ruby is a beautiful woman. Miller could have easily EASILY made Joseph love, be attracted to, and marry Ruby DESPITE her appearance. This is common. Like, "Yeah, I know she's not traditionally attractive, but she's beautiful TO ME and you'd better shut up about her. She's beautiful on the inside." This is a very well-known romance trope.
However, Miller plays this completely differently. Joseph actually and honestly finds Ruby (physically) beautiful and he is baffled when others don't see this. I like that. It's a bit silly to assume - as media and society do ALL THE TIME - that there is a mold for beauty, and that if you don't fit into the mold you are ugly and will die unhappy and alone unless someone "sees through your ugliness." This is bullshit. I think it would be common sense to understand that different people are going to find different bodies, faces, and looks attractive. Certainly I find a lot of men to be hot whom my friends think I'm fucking crazy for lusting after. And vice versa. Despite the media and society telling you, "You should be attracted to men/women who look like this: image" people are actually varied creatures who like a variety of things.
I enjoyed how this played out. There's no annoying scene where Joseph has to convince Ruby she's beautiful, or forces her to look at herself in a mirror while he praises her or some shit. I liked how Miller decided to handle this, it avoided the usual 'ugly' heroine tropes.
Both Joseph and Ruby are super-aware of their 'flaws,' both feel like they have struck gold by finding the other. It's extremely sweet.
I was also worried about Joseph's cruel mother. I mean, Miller doesn't half-ass it - his mom is truly terrible. She's very rude to Ruby to her face, and even worse behind her back. She does everything in her power to sabotage Ruby and Joseph's relationship. Sometimes it could get downright shocking.
"I've found the most wonderful girl, the sweetest - "
"Ugly," she whispered.
"What?" He drew back. "What did you say?" He couldn't believe what he'd just heard.
"She's - she's not even pretty. You'll have thick, unlovely children."
He blinked, still in disbelief. "Mother. How can you say that? Ruby's beautiful." 113
One thing that truly surprised me about the book was that Joseph was generally good about standing up to his mother. He puts his foot down right from the beginning. Usually, in romances that employ this trope, the hero is afraid to stand up to his mother or feels too guilty about standing up to his mother and therefore lets her shit all over his woman. Not so in this case. Joseph stands up for Ruby from the very beginning.
Of course, things are complicated. Because Magdalena is a widow, and this is the patriarchy, Joseph is in charge of his mother's well-being and responsible for her. She will be living with him for the rest of her life, in a horrifying prospect for poor Ruby. Women are not allowed to support themselves, they are completely dependent on men, so - unless Magdalena gets remarried, she will live with Joseph until she dies.
I always tell my friends, "You are not only marrying the man, you are marrying his family" and in some cultures this is even more literal than others. Many cultures have the parents/in-laws living in the house with the married couple and children, so if a MIL or FIL hates the spouse, life can be made a living hell for decades.
I was really worried about Ruby's future, honestly. Love is great, Joseph is great, but living with this woman for another forty years would make anyone think about running for the hills.
Miller throws in a twist with Ruby hiding a secret for most of the book. I was insanely curious as to what the secret was, and was imagining a whole range of things. But - in true Christian romance fashion - when the secret is revealed it is (IMO) not a big deal and I couldn't understand all the fuss around it. I could think of 80 worse things off the top of my head.
Even though I've read about 20 Amish romances, this is the first one that addresses men cooking. In every single other book, people act as if men can't - physically CANNOT - learn how to cook. If a man's wife dies, he and the children are wholly reliant on food being delivered by local women or fast food. It's considered a physical impossibility for someone with a penis to prepare food. However, in this book, when Joseph and his mother go to visit Ruby's parents, they are SHOCKED - shocked, I tell you!!! - to find that some of the food they are being served was cooked by Ruby's father. !!!!!! OMGosh, the world is ending. Miller pushes this even more by the end of the book - as I've told you, Ruby is a horrible cook. After they have discovered that he's actually quite a good baker and his bread and biscuits are delicious. This is almost akin to bra-burning or feminist revolutions in this made-up universe. I can't stress to you how surprising this is to a reader in this genre. Kudos to Miller for subverting the patriarchy, even if it is the tiniest bit.
TL;DR Both Ruby and Joseph are assertive. I am proud of them. They stand up for themselves, which is hard for both of them since they've been informed of their 'flaws' from a young age.
Miller writes a sweet book. I liked how well Ruby and Joseph complement each other. I like how Joseph seemingly is never even aware that others might consider his woman 'ugly.'
Cute story. Of course, it isn't perfect, but it was very enjoyable for the Christian Romance sub-genre. I would recommend it to anyone who likes reading sexless romance with a Christian bent.
MENTIONS OF GOD: 47. Remarkably light.
HOW'S THE SEX, CARMEN?
No sex, this is Christian romance. One kiss.
ROMANCE CATEGORIES:
BBW Romance
Contemporary Romance
Inspirational Romance
Virgin Hero Romance
Amish Romance
He's a Mason, She's a... Amish Women Aren't Allowed to Work for Pay
August 22, 2017
This is a delightful Amish romance. It concerns Ruby Plank who travels from her loving family to stay with a matchmaker in a different area, where no one knows her or her circumstances. When she first gets to her destination she stumbles from the cart, knocking Joseph Brenneman to the ground. Ruby is used to being clumsy but really hoped not to start her search for a husband by showing this to everyone else!
Joseph doesn’t care, he’s smitten from the start. You’d think that would make the matchmaker’s job easy since they’re both attracted to each other but life is definitely going to get in the way! With his mother determined that Ruby isn’t good enough and Ruby’s secrets yet to be revealed, things certainly don’t go smoothly for this couple! Get ready for surprises along the way as the two work to achieve their HEA.
This is a refreshing romance, with great characters, plenty of twists and more than one couple finding their HEA in the end. I haven’t read any other books in this series and it worked well as a standalone IMHO.
I requested and was given a copy of this book via the publishers and this is my honest opinion after choosing to read it.
Joseph doesn’t care, he’s smitten from the start. You’d think that would make the matchmaker’s job easy since they’re both attracted to each other but life is definitely going to get in the way! With his mother determined that Ruby isn’t good enough and Ruby’s secrets yet to be revealed, things certainly don’t go smoothly for this couple! Get ready for surprises along the way as the two work to achieve their HEA.
This is a refreshing romance, with great characters, plenty of twists and more than one couple finding their HEA in the end. I haven’t read any other books in this series and it worked well as a standalone IMHO.
I requested and was given a copy of this book via the publishers and this is my honest opinion after choosing to read it.
May 31, 2020
Ruby Plank adventure to a matchmaker in Delaware brought moments of laughter. She was a klutz and not the prettiest as folks would say. Joseph Brenneman suffered a fall from Ruby after her arrival but was intrigued with her eyes. Their story is not the typical Amish romance. Ruby could not share her secret and Joseph’s mother knew Ruby was not for him. Sara Yoder, the matchmaker, had another request for a match so what is going to transpire?
This is the fifth book in the series but can easily be read as a standalone. This was a used book thus a review was not required.
This is the fifth book in the series but can easily be read as a standalone. This was a used book thus a review was not required.
February 3, 2018
Sweet Amish love story!
August 10, 2017
I love Amish stories. I would love to find the others in this series.
July 20, 2023
Emma Miller created a series ("Hannah's Daughters"), in which she and her offspring were all 'Mean Girl' Amish nasties... excepting for Anna and Leah. Anna being the overweight/unusual daughter, and Leah being the only one to LEAVE the Amish and serve in South America as a missionary with her husband, getting away from the stuck-up, arrogant, uncharitable family she had.
When she ran out of Yoder wenches to write about, she expanded the series to a *new* series in the same town with the same characters, called "Amish Matchmaker". Miller then went on to write about a series of Amish matches initiated (or helped) by Hannah's half African-American Amish cousin.
Don't ask. Really, don't.
And each book gets worse and worse. Until book #4 for the second series, which - IMO - does not exist. I won't let her defile the ones I *DID* like with her putrid views. I will NOT let her kill off who she kills off - NO. CHANCE. IN. HELL.
I thought I could skip that book and continue on without it, but Miller has made that absolutely impossible. Instead of keeping the new-improved Hannah's brats OUT OF THINGS, she's jammed them right back down my throat, having one of them live with the matchmaker. Which they wouldn't do, if they had no place to go... they'd live with each other or with Hannah.
I really hate Emma Miller's series, at this point.
Not fond of her as a writer, either. (((understatement)))
I thought I could simply duct tape over what I didn't like. But it's impossible - she's saturated this series with her nastiness, her vile agenda, and I cannot read this.
DNF. Torn in two, and going in the burn barrel.
And I read 'Honor's' story last year and DNF-ed that (and it was SO AWFUL that I remember hating it past the 200+ 'Love, Inspired's that I've read since then, so you KNOW it was bad).
So basically? Anna's story, Leah's story, Addy's story, and Mari's story are *ALL* that you really want to read, here. The rest go straight in the trash. I won't even pass this garbage on. Here's a huge *NO* to the other TEN books - they're awful. And not worth the ink used to print them.
If you're looking for a really wonderful series, I highly recommend Patricia Davids' Amish "Brides" and "Bachelors" series. They blow this crap right out of the water - SO much better.
When she ran out of Yoder wenches to write about, she expanded the series to a *new* series in the same town with the same characters, called "Amish Matchmaker". Miller then went on to write about a series of Amish matches initiated (or helped) by Hannah's half African-American Amish cousin.
Don't ask. Really, don't.
And each book gets worse and worse. Until book #4 for the second series, which - IMO - does not exist. I won't let her defile the ones I *DID* like with her putrid views. I will NOT let her kill off who she kills off - NO. CHANCE. IN. HELL.
I thought I could skip that book and continue on without it, but Miller has made that absolutely impossible. Instead of keeping the new-improved Hannah's brats OUT OF THINGS, she's jammed them right back down my throat, having one of them live with the matchmaker. Which they wouldn't do, if they had no place to go... they'd live with each other or with Hannah.
I really hate Emma Miller's series, at this point.
Not fond of her as a writer, either. (((understatement)))
I thought I could simply duct tape over what I didn't like. But it's impossible - she's saturated this series with her nastiness, her vile agenda, and I cannot read this.
DNF. Torn in two, and going in the burn barrel.
And I read 'Honor's' story last year and DNF-ed that (and it was SO AWFUL that I remember hating it past the 200+ 'Love, Inspired's that I've read since then, so you KNOW it was bad).
So basically? Anna's story, Leah's story, Addy's story, and Mari's story are *ALL* that you really want to read, here. The rest go straight in the trash. I won't even pass this garbage on. Here's a huge *NO* to the other TEN books - they're awful. And not worth the ink used to print them.
If you're looking for a really wonderful series, I highly recommend Patricia Davids' Amish "Brides" and "Bachelors" series. They blow this crap right out of the water - SO much better.
February 25, 2023
very good start i was so intrigued with ruby and i related to her character. plus joseph was so hot i developed a crush on him and then they kept teasing rubys “big secret” and i was like omg tell me? guys. why was her oh so big secret just her dad being rich be so fucking fr rn…
and then everyone and their mom was freaking out cause she didn’t immediately tell them she’s going to inherit a bunch of money???? guys. who would do that. PLEASE. THINK ABOUT IT FOR MORE THAN TWO SECONDS. i will literally cry right now.
that man (joseph) spent 2 chapters acting like a little bitch saying she lied to him and deceived him 😭
his reasoning was so fucking false too it made me want to punch him so hard 500 times and he was refusing to listen to her explanation even though she was so true and right and correct
and then it took his soon to be stepfather and his mother to convince him??
bro you ALREADY KNEWWW SHUT UPPPP
i hate joseph so much guys 😫
his mom was such a cunt too omg ruby should’ve murdered her 💀💀
ruby deserves a man that doesn’t throw a tantrum for 2 weeks because she didn’t immediately tell him she’s gonna be rich when her dad dies 😍😍
i’m still so mad guys why did he say she didn’t trust him enough to tell him but she LITERALLY DID TRUST HIM ENOUGH TO TELL HIM?? AT A FAIRLY REASONABLE TIME TOO LIKE SHE DIDN’T WAIT THAT LONG???? 😭😭 anyway guys i dislike men 🤞
in conclusion i give this 3.5 stars ⭐️
and then everyone and their mom was freaking out cause she didn’t immediately tell them she’s going to inherit a bunch of money???? guys. who would do that. PLEASE. THINK ABOUT IT FOR MORE THAN TWO SECONDS. i will literally cry right now.
that man (joseph) spent 2 chapters acting like a little bitch saying she lied to him and deceived him 😭
his reasoning was so fucking false too it made me want to punch him so hard 500 times and he was refusing to listen to her explanation even though she was so true and right and correct
and then it took his soon to be stepfather and his mother to convince him??
bro you ALREADY KNEWWW SHUT UPPPP
i hate joseph so much guys 😫
his mom was such a cunt too omg ruby should’ve murdered her 💀💀
ruby deserves a man that doesn’t throw a tantrum for 2 weeks because she didn’t immediately tell him she’s gonna be rich when her dad dies 😍😍
i’m still so mad guys why did he say she didn’t trust him enough to tell him but she LITERALLY DID TRUST HIM ENOUGH TO TELL HIM?? AT A FAIRLY REASONABLE TIME TOO LIKE SHE DIDN’T WAIT THAT LONG???? 😭😭 anyway guys i dislike men 🤞
in conclusion i give this 3.5 stars ⭐️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 17, 2017
I have enjoyed Emma Miller's Amish Matchmaker series. "A Groom for Ruby" is the 5th book in the series and features Ruby Plank, only child of her parents. They send her to Matchmaker Sara asking her to find a husband for their daughter. Ruby, however, finds the man of her dreams when she trips out of the buggy she arrives in and lands on Joseph Brenneman, one of Seven Poplars' most eligible bachelors. Known more for her clumsiness and plain appearance than for her grace and beauty, Ruby has despaired of ever finding a man who could love her just the way she is and not because her parents are wealthy. Meeting Joseph is love at first sight and, unbelievably, the shy handsome mason feels the same. Too bad his mother only sees the clumsy, plain, too outspoken Ruby and not the beautiful, caring woman Joseph sees. With Ruby, Joseph's stammers go away and his shyness fades. The only fly in the ointment is the secret Ruby is keeping - insisted on by her parents - that she is not the poor maiden Joseph believes her to be. When the truth comes out, can Joseph ever trust Ruby again or will his mother get her way and break them up?
This is a stand-alone novel within a series of stand-alones. While the continuation of the series means getting to know many of the characters better in each book, it's not necessary to read them all to enjoy one of them.
This is a stand-alone novel within a series of stand-alones. While the continuation of the series means getting to know many of the characters better in each book, it's not necessary to read them all to enjoy one of them.
December 26, 2017
A Groom For Ruby by Emma Miller. Amish Ruby Plank goes to Lancaster County to meet a matchmaking woman to find Ruby a husband. BUT.....Ruby has a secret. Ruby is a cluck of sort. She stumbles and drops things. When she first arrives she falls out of the buggy, to miss a puddle, onto Joseph Brenneman. Both end up muddy. Joseph is one not to talk when around people. Joseph ends up at hospital for stitches from this encounter, and getting stitches on back of head. Ruby stays with him at hospital. Ruby is a talker and go on and on. Joseph wants to court Ruby. But....Josephs mother doesn't like Ruby. Mainly because she doesn't want anyone to marry Joseph. Because Amish say the wife is first in the family. Joseph's mother doesn't want to be second in the family since she would be living with Joseph and his wife. A very good story. Romance, hurt feeling.
August 24, 2017
I read this on the Kindle
This is the 5th book in the series
I enjoyed the book but i disliked Joseph's mother i just wish that she wasn't shown as a woman who runs her son's lifer
I also couldn't see what the problem was when the secret was told i was expecting something completle different also he says Ruby was not honest when the secret was told but she was asked by her parents not to say so Joseph who says he honours his mother as the bible says to honour thy mother & father that was what Ruby was doing also he wasn't honest in telling her what his mother thinks of her
While i enjoyed the book i did feel the secret & Joseph's reaction just didn't convice me also the reason he goes to her just shows that his lets others tell him what to do so i am not giving this a 5 star rating
This is the 5th book in the series
I enjoyed the book but i disliked Joseph's mother i just wish that she wasn't shown as a woman who runs her son's lifer
I also couldn't see what the problem was when the secret was told i was expecting something completle different also he says Ruby was not honest when the secret was told but she was asked by her parents not to say so Joseph who says he honours his mother as the bible says to honour thy mother & father that was what Ruby was doing also he wasn't honest in telling her what his mother thinks of her
While i enjoyed the book i did feel the secret & Joseph's reaction just didn't convice me also the reason he goes to her just shows that his lets others tell him what to do so i am not giving this a 5 star rating
August 2, 2017
A good read, but a little too reminiscent of the very first book in this series. The same sort of story line, just flip-flopped.
I did love Magdalena and her reversal of attitude and her HEA.
Not too Christian: no excessive quoting of the Bible or preaching - just enough to keep this Christian and even though I am not a believer, it made for a thoughtful read for me.
I did love Magdalena and her reversal of attitude and her HEA.
Not too Christian: no excessive quoting of the Bible or preaching - just enough to keep this Christian and even though I am not a believer, it made for a thoughtful read for me.
August 19, 2017
I really enjoyed reading this book about how Ruby moves to Delaware from Pennsylvania to be matched up by a matchmaker for a husband
October 14, 2017
This was another fun read from Emma Miller w/ some of the same characters from previous books. I'll be looking forward to her next book.
March 25, 2018
Another great read in The Amish Matchmaker series! I admire the characters' qualities and quiet way of life. I was cheering for Ruby and Joseph throughout the book.
April 15, 2020
This was just a quick read. I wasn't expecting much from the book. I've read similar books to this one that have been much more better.
March 2, 2021
loved this book
November 13, 2024
ok. such anger the mother has.
September 20, 2017
Emma never fails to disappoint in her books and this one was absolutely wonderful. We meet Ruby and Joseph who seem like an unlikely match but both fall in love with each other from the first meeting. With one secret that Ruby has kept will it derail their plans of marriage or will there love prevail. Joseph's mom doesn't help the matters in the relationship either. Will she see the error of her ways or cause grief in Joseph's and Ruby's relationship.
I can't wait to read the next book if there is another.
I can't wait to read the next book if there is another.
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August 2, 2017Miniseries: The Amish Matchmaker
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August 2, 2017Miniseries: The Amish Matchmaker
November 24, 2017
A Groom for Ruby is the fifth book written by Emma Miller in her The Amish Matchmaker series. In this book were introduced to Rudy and Joseph what literally bumped into each other. We are back in Seven Poplars, Delaware at Sara Yoder's house. When Joesph's runs out into the rain to help Rudy out of the buggy she decides she can do it herself and stands to take a leap over a puddle when everything goes crazy and she falls right on top of Joesph. Realizing the situation she is in she quickly moves off and finds Joesph is unresponsive and bleeding from the back of his head. This sets the scene for an amazing storyline with wonderful characters.
Will Joesph forgive Rudy for his injuries or will he avoid this klutzy woman? Can Rudy form a relationship between herself and Joseph? There is alot of compassion and forgiveness in this story but not just between Rudy and Joseph. What does Joesph's mother have to say aboUt Rudy or better yet what does Rudy think of his mother? THere is also a bit of mystery woven into the storyline dealing with Rudy. What is she hiding from Joseph and everyone else?
I enjoyed this story and the well thought out characters that Emma Miller placed in. this book. I related to Ruby on alot of levels from being klutzy to the mother in law who wanted to interfere. Ruby is a strong young Amish woman who wants nothing more than to marry and have a family. Can Joseph get past his mother's meddling? There is another surprise near the end of the book that changes everything.
I was not given an advanced complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I am posting my honest review and all opinions and statements expressed are strictly my own. I have rated this book with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.
Congratulations to Emma Miller on once again writing another outstanding story for all readers to enjoy. I will be anticipating more outstanding books by this author in the future.
Will Joesph forgive Rudy for his injuries or will he avoid this klutzy woman? Can Rudy form a relationship between herself and Joseph? There is alot of compassion and forgiveness in this story but not just between Rudy and Joseph. What does Joesph's mother have to say aboUt Rudy or better yet what does Rudy think of his mother? THere is also a bit of mystery woven into the storyline dealing with Rudy. What is she hiding from Joseph and everyone else?
I enjoyed this story and the well thought out characters that Emma Miller placed in. this book. I related to Ruby on alot of levels from being klutzy to the mother in law who wanted to interfere. Ruby is a strong young Amish woman who wants nothing more than to marry and have a family. Can Joseph get past his mother's meddling? There is another surprise near the end of the book that changes everything.
I was not given an advanced complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I am posting my honest review and all opinions and statements expressed are strictly my own. I have rated this book with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.
Congratulations to Emma Miller on once again writing another outstanding story for all readers to enjoy. I will be anticipating more outstanding books by this author in the future.
April 29, 2018
Joseph fell for Ruby at first sight but his mom is not convinced this us a good idea. Ruby has a secret. Another great Matchmaker Sara tale.
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