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Honey Brook #2
The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming
What happens when a traditional horse whisperer clashes with an unconventional trainer within the charming Amish community of Honey Brook?
Grace Zook has always held a talent with horses, ever since she was a child growing up in her quaint Amish village of Honey Brook. Now, as an adult, she’s become a master trainer―but still struggles to prove to her father that she is worthy of taking over the family’s horse farm. With a fiery new stallion coming soon, Grace knows this challenge is her chance to prove she can finally take the reins.
When widower and horse whisperer Isaac King is offered the lead training job on a new farm out of town, he’s thrilled to finally make a name for himself and provide some permanent roots for his young daughter. But not only is the stallion seemingly unbreakable, so, too, is the owner’s headstrong daughter Grace, who has drastically different ideas about how to handle the impossible horse. Yet somehow, he can’t seem to get the confident, beautiful woman out of his mind...even though as his boss’s daughter, she is completely off-limits.
There’s too much at stake for Isaac to gamble his future on Grace...even though suddenly, he can’t imagine one without her.
Each book in the Honey Brook series is
* Never an Amish Bride
* The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming
Grace Zook has always held a talent with horses, ever since she was a child growing up in her quaint Amish village of Honey Brook. Now, as an adult, she’s become a master trainer―but still struggles to prove to her father that she is worthy of taking over the family’s horse farm. With a fiery new stallion coming soon, Grace knows this challenge is her chance to prove she can finally take the reins.
When widower and horse whisperer Isaac King is offered the lead training job on a new farm out of town, he’s thrilled to finally make a name for himself and provide some permanent roots for his young daughter. But not only is the stallion seemingly unbreakable, so, too, is the owner’s headstrong daughter Grace, who has drastically different ideas about how to handle the impossible horse. Yet somehow, he can’t seem to get the confident, beautiful woman out of his mind...even though as his boss’s daughter, she is completely off-limits.
There’s too much at stake for Isaac to gamble his future on Grace...even though suddenly, he can’t imagine one without her.
Each book in the Honey Brook series is
* Never an Amish Bride
* The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming
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Published April 27, 2021
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21 books500 followersUSA Today bestselling author Ophelia London was born and raised among the redwood trees in beautiful northern California. Once she was fully educated, she decided to settle in Florida, but her car broke down in Texas, and she’s lived in Dallas ever since. A self-proclaimed Southern Woman, she enjoys cupcakes, planking, reruns of Dawson’s Creek and obsessing over her Italian Greyhound, Peanut. Ophelia is the author of SUMMER AT MOUNT JOY, book #4 in her Sugar City series! As well as the Honey Brook series, the Perfect Kisses series, the Abby Road series, and other adult, NA and YA sweet romances. Visit her books HERE. But don't call when she's streaming The Golden Girls. #PaceyLove
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April 6, 2021
The author gives us a young Amish woman, one who is bucking tradition, and has dedicated her life to training horses on her Dad’s horse farm. Then her father goes and hires another trainer to take care of their new patient, instant dislike, but living their faith they tolerate one another.
When we watch these talented and gifted people work patiently with this really wild horse, magic happens in more than one way, they begin to have mutual respect for one another, and maybe more.
Now this is the second book in this series, and I enjoyed being reunited with some of the previous characters and continuing on with their lives, but this can be read alone.
Will Grace and Isaac be able to overcome their differences and forge a relationship? There are answers here, and I loved how we get to the ending, and see what happens in all the lives that we follow here!
I received this book through Net Galley and Entangled Publishing, and was not required to give a positive review.
When we watch these talented and gifted people work patiently with this really wild horse, magic happens in more than one way, they begin to have mutual respect for one another, and maybe more.
Now this is the second book in this series, and I enjoyed being reunited with some of the previous characters and continuing on with their lives, but this can be read alone.
Will Grace and Isaac be able to overcome their differences and forge a relationship? There are answers here, and I loved how we get to the ending, and see what happens in all the lives that we follow here!
I received this book through Net Galley and Entangled Publishing, and was not required to give a positive review.
May 4, 2021
My heart was breaking so much for Grace and all she was going through. I wanted to give her a great big hug and at the same time, shake her a little and make her see what was waiting for her if she would just open up her eyes and heart. I get that Grace is resentful of Isaac and wants to train the horses on her own, but will she really go against her father’s wishes? THE AMISH COWBOY’S HOMECOMING is the second book in the Honey Brook series. That being said, it can easily be read as a stand alone.
I appreciate the clean and wholesome family life that Amish books have. Grace ‘s family is very supportive, which is not always the case in Amish stories. I mean, who has ever heard of an Amish woman training horses? The ties to the past that help shape the future is just the right touch. THE AMISH COWBOY’S HOMECOMING is a quick and entertaining read, and you really won’t know until the end what happens.
All Isaac wants to do is put down roots somewhere and raise his daughter the way she deserves. Grace is not very receptive to Isaac at first but over time, their feelings for each other grow. The ending was well worth the wait and as a result I cannot wait for the rest of the Honey Brook novels because I don’t want to give these characters up.
The twists and turns in Grace and Isaac’s lives pop up when you least expect them. Ophelia pulls you right in and makes you feel as if you are right there experiencing all the heart wrenching feelings her characters are. When I hear Ophelia London has a new book coming out, I will be running to it. She has quickly become one of my favorite Amish authors, and I will devour her stories very quickly. I love how her THE AMISH COWBOY’S HOMECOMING allowed me to escape my reality and puts me right in the middle of Amish country.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from TLC and Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I appreciate the clean and wholesome family life that Amish books have. Grace ‘s family is very supportive, which is not always the case in Amish stories. I mean, who has ever heard of an Amish woman training horses? The ties to the past that help shape the future is just the right touch. THE AMISH COWBOY’S HOMECOMING is a quick and entertaining read, and you really won’t know until the end what happens.
All Isaac wants to do is put down roots somewhere and raise his daughter the way she deserves. Grace is not very receptive to Isaac at first but over time, their feelings for each other grow. The ending was well worth the wait and as a result I cannot wait for the rest of the Honey Brook novels because I don’t want to give these characters up.
The twists and turns in Grace and Isaac’s lives pop up when you least expect them. Ophelia pulls you right in and makes you feel as if you are right there experiencing all the heart wrenching feelings her characters are. When I hear Ophelia London has a new book coming out, I will be running to it. She has quickly become one of my favorite Amish authors, and I will devour her stories very quickly. I love how her THE AMISH COWBOY’S HOMECOMING allowed me to escape my reality and puts me right in the middle of Amish country.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from TLC and Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
April 13, 2021
Book 2 of the Honey Brook series features Grace. She has always been good at training horses and she grew up with her father teaching her. Now that she's grown, she wants to inherit her father's horse farm but Amish women aren't normally business owners. Her father hires Isaac, an Amish man from a nearby town to train a seemingly unable to be broken stallion. Grace wants to do it on her own and is very resentful of Isaac when her father makes them a team to train the new horse. As they work together, they become interested in each other...will they be able to overcome their differences and allow themselves to fall in love?
Grace was another strong woman in the Amish town that normally sees women as wives and mothers. She is strong in her beliefs but feels that she has the God-given talent to train horses and wants the opportunity to continue. Will Isaac accept having a strong woman or will he stick to the old fashioned ideas?
Grace was another strong woman in the Amish town that normally sees women as wives and mothers. She is strong in her beliefs but feels that she has the God-given talent to train horses and wants the opportunity to continue. Will Isaac accept having a strong woman or will he stick to the old fashioned ideas?
May 3, 2021
Isaac King took the nickname of the "Amish Cowboy". A horse whisper of sorts that prefers wearing a cowboy hat and riding his horse instead of driving a buggy. He has come to Honey Brook with his daughter Sadie for a job working at a horse farm. It is an opportunity of a life time for being a single father and starting new in a different Amish community. The Zook Farm is owned by John Zook and his daughter Grace who has her own special way of working the horses.
When Isaac King arrives, he is greeted by Grace training her horses. There are sparks not of attraction but of something else. Something to prove. Both Isaac and Grace have preconceived ideals and their ideals are crushed once they start working together. They learn from each other about trust and communication. How bad it can go and what a blessing it can be when done right. Grace takes what she learns and applies it to her family that has been dealing with communication problems. Learning to build trust and opening our eyes to other possibilities
Isaac and Grace do develop some sparks that lead to something more than what they bargained for. I really liked their story and the simplicity of their faith.
A special thank you to Entangled Publishing, LLC and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
When Isaac King arrives, he is greeted by Grace training her horses. There are sparks not of attraction but of something else. Something to prove. Both Isaac and Grace have preconceived ideals and their ideals are crushed once they start working together. They learn from each other about trust and communication. How bad it can go and what a blessing it can be when done right. Grace takes what she learns and applies it to her family that has been dealing with communication problems. Learning to build trust and opening our eyes to other possibilities
Isaac and Grace do develop some sparks that lead to something more than what they bargained for. I really liked their story and the simplicity of their faith.
A special thank you to Entangled Publishing, LLC and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
May 1, 2021
This was a very enjoyable story, with a refreshing cast of characters. I really liked Grace and Isaac and the way they started off a bit at odds with each other since they were both wanting the lead role in training a difficult horse.
The growing friendship and romance between Isaac and Grace was very natural. It was built on respect that grew between them as they worked together. It was great to see how they were naturally drawn to each other as time passed. There were eventually some things that began to threaten their potential future together, which they had to work through in order to find love together, but those things would also strengthen their relationship.
The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming is book two in the Honey Brook series but can easily be read as a stand alone novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
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The growing friendship and romance between Isaac and Grace was very natural. It was built on respect that grew between them as they worked together. It was great to see how they were naturally drawn to each other as time passed. There were eventually some things that began to threaten their potential future together, which they had to work through in order to find love together, but those things would also strengthen their relationship.
The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming is book two in the Honey Brook series but can easily be read as a stand alone novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
April 10, 2021
Such an attractive book cover.
This is the second book of Ophelia London I have read.
I enjoyed this book more because of the two main characters. Grace Zook and Isaac King.
The Amish fiction genre is one genre I am yet to get tired of reading. The simple way of life of the Amish appeals to me.
Horses are one of my favorite animals so reading about horses in this plot is a bonus point from me.
Ophelia writes well. Her language and writing style is so easy to comprehend.
I must confess, it took me a while to get into this book. You will need a great deal of patience because the plot is promising and you would love to see if Grace’s enmity towards Isaac will last. No spoilers intended.
This is a clean Amish book and I recommend it for Amish fiction lovers.
Themes of friendship, faith, family life, community life and many more were explored in this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are mine.
This is the second book of Ophelia London I have read.
I enjoyed this book more because of the two main characters. Grace Zook and Isaac King.
The Amish fiction genre is one genre I am yet to get tired of reading. The simple way of life of the Amish appeals to me.
Horses are one of my favorite animals so reading about horses in this plot is a bonus point from me.
Ophelia writes well. Her language and writing style is so easy to comprehend.
I must confess, it took me a while to get into this book. You will need a great deal of patience because the plot is promising and you would love to see if Grace’s enmity towards Isaac will last. No spoilers intended.
This is a clean Amish book and I recommend it for Amish fiction lovers.
Themes of friendship, faith, family life, community life and many more were explored in this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are mine.
May 4, 2021
Review coming soon :)
May 21, 2021
Wow! I don't know the last time I was so surprised by a story. The Amish Cowboy's Homecoming was an absolutely delightful story. I think I may be incredibly partial because Grace is living my girlhood dream! She's a horse trainer. Anyone else have heart eyes like me?
There were so many facets to the story that I enjoyed. Not only did I love Grace and Isaac coming together to train Cincinnati (aka Sin), but I grew to love all of the people (and begrudgingly some of the more unlikable characters as well). I did think there was going to be a bit more arguing over how the training was going to go with Sin, but one of the things I love most about how the Amish try to live is with kindness, patience, and forgiveness.
Considering the fact that I'm not Amish, I take how they're portrayed in stories as how they probably truly try to live. And to me, Grace and Isaac were wonderful examples of living truly godly lives. The humility the both display throughout really caused me to reflect on myself. Actually, the author uses a few characters in this story to make me reflect. In fact, I really appreciated Grace's approach to her sister-in-law. Actually, I was surprised Sarah's behavior was never brought to the Bishop or one of the other leaders of their order.
And can I just take a second here to give props to Grace's daed? He sees her gift with horses and even encourages it. From what I understand, that's highly uncommon. The relationship they have is sweet and you can tell this family truly cares for one another.
Of course, you can't have a book without tension, right? The horse they're training comes with big money and future opportunities. Grace needs the money for her mom's surgery. Isaac needs the money to start a new life with his daughter. On top of that, someone has been starting fires on Amish farms. Another fella has been sweet on Grace for years, but he believes a woman should be in the home, not out in the field with a horse. Yikes!
Needless to say, there's a lot going on, but the best part is watching the relationship between Isaac and Grace grow. I like how the author gives us a glimpse into their physical attraction, but leaves it so pure it puts a smile on your face! I just loved that! No details needed, your heart just feels it.
*I received this book for review. This is my personal opinion
There were so many facets to the story that I enjoyed. Not only did I love Grace and Isaac coming together to train Cincinnati (aka Sin), but I grew to love all of the people (and begrudgingly some of the more unlikable characters as well). I did think there was going to be a bit more arguing over how the training was going to go with Sin, but one of the things I love most about how the Amish try to live is with kindness, patience, and forgiveness.
Considering the fact that I'm not Amish, I take how they're portrayed in stories as how they probably truly try to live. And to me, Grace and Isaac were wonderful examples of living truly godly lives. The humility the both display throughout really caused me to reflect on myself. Actually, the author uses a few characters in this story to make me reflect. In fact, I really appreciated Grace's approach to her sister-in-law. Actually, I was surprised Sarah's behavior was never brought to the Bishop or one of the other leaders of their order.
And can I just take a second here to give props to Grace's daed? He sees her gift with horses and even encourages it. From what I understand, that's highly uncommon. The relationship they have is sweet and you can tell this family truly cares for one another.
Of course, you can't have a book without tension, right? The horse they're training comes with big money and future opportunities. Grace needs the money for her mom's surgery. Isaac needs the money to start a new life with his daughter. On top of that, someone has been starting fires on Amish farms. Another fella has been sweet on Grace for years, but he believes a woman should be in the home, not out in the field with a horse. Yikes!
Needless to say, there's a lot going on, but the best part is watching the relationship between Isaac and Grace grow. I like how the author gives us a glimpse into their physical attraction, but leaves it so pure it puts a smile on your face! I just loved that! No details needed, your heart just feels it.
*I received this book for review. This is my personal opinion
April 20, 2021
The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming by Ophelia London is the 2nd book in The Honey Brook Series. It can be read as a standalone if you have not had a chance to peruse Never An Amish Bride. I like that we get to see how Lucas Brenneman and Esther are doing since the end of Never an Amish Bride. It is great that we get to see Lucas offering guidance to Isaac. I thought The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming was well-written with good characters and a beautiful setting. I like that Grace Zook is a strong female character who is bucking Amish tradition. Grace prefers working with horses that cooking, cleaning, and tending to children. Grace does, though, yearn for a man who will love her for herself (just as she is). Isaac King is a kind man who is a widower with a young daughter. He wants what is best for his child which is admiral. I like his attitude towards animals. Family, friendship, horses, faith, and community is at the center of the story. There is also romance and vandalism. Fires and thefts have been taking place in the community. They have yet to catch the people responsible. I did find the story to be a little long. It could have done with some editing which would have also helped the pacing (slow in some places). I also wish there had been more humor. It would have enhanced this charming Amish tale. I enjoyed reading The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming which is a heartwarming story about a strong-willed Amish woman with a special talent and an Amish man who has a way with horses looking for a permanent home for himself and his daughter.
May 1, 2021
This was an interesting read to me, probably because it is unlike any amish novel I’ve ever read. Our wonderful heroine has a way with horses. Horses!! She trains them, which really blew my mind. It’s not often in the Amish community that you see a working woman. I really enjoyed reading about Grace’s love for all things horses. The fact that she was out there working with them was amazing to me, and inspiring!
I have to be honest, all eyes were on Isaac while reading this. He had a story to tell, and I was perfectly content to sit back and watch him figure Grace out while I was waiting to hear it. They had some good banter, and some laughable moments which the story enjoyable to read.
There were times the plot went a little slow for my taste, however that may not be the same for everyone. But overall this was a story I enjoyed reading with lovable characters, fun, laughter, and maybe even some cute animals! I think Amish fiction fans will love this story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I have to be honest, all eyes were on Isaac while reading this. He had a story to tell, and I was perfectly content to sit back and watch him figure Grace out while I was waiting to hear it. They had some good banter, and some laughable moments which the story enjoyable to read.
There were times the plot went a little slow for my taste, however that may not be the same for everyone. But overall this was a story I enjoyed reading with lovable characters, fun, laughter, and maybe even some cute animals! I think Amish fiction fans will love this story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 10, 2021
The Amish Cowboy's Homecoming is the second book in the Honey Brook series. It can definitely be read as a stand alone. I had a really nice time reading this book. The story involves Isaac who has come to Grace's horse training farm to train a wild horse for a wealthy owner. Grace resents Isaac coming in to her family business, but knows she must work with Isaac to help out her family..
This was a sweet slow burn romance. I loved watching Grace and Isaac become friends and fall in love. I also loved the juxtaposition with their growing to trust each other and the both if them earning the trust of the horse, Cincinnati. The story also has wonderful secondary characters. As irritating as she was, I had a lot of sympathy for Sarah. I was rooting for her and Amos. I highly recommend this one!
This was a sweet slow burn romance. I loved watching Grace and Isaac become friends and fall in love. I also loved the juxtaposition with their growing to trust each other and the both if them earning the trust of the horse, Cincinnati. The story also has wonderful secondary characters. As irritating as she was, I had a lot of sympathy for Sarah. I was rooting for her and Amos. I highly recommend this one!
April 27, 2021
The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming by Ophelia London was a delightful read with so many feels. All Grace wants is to run her father’s family horse farm. She is good at what she does, but can she prove it to him? Then he hires Isaac as the new horse trainer. All he wants is to put down roots somewhere and raise his daughter. Though they do not see eye-to-eye, they definitely share a connection. But their belief’s in what roles are in their community do not help and yet they cannot avoid what they feel. I found their story sweet and charming.
Happy reading!
Happy reading!
April 11, 2021
This is the second book I have read by Ophelia London and The Amish Cowboy's homecoming is truly a great one. I was given an ARC by Entangled Publising, LLC through NetGalley and was not required to give a positive review.
Grace Zook is not your typical Amish Maiden. She is a very talented horse trainer and hopes to take over her father's business when he retires. The village of Honey Brook is small and quaint but seems to overlook Grace's job with her father.
A new horse is being delivered by a very rice Englisher for training and Grace's father brings in another trainer to oversee the training. This rubs Grace very wrong.
The rest of the story deals with Grace and Isaac King's adjustment to this unconventional situation.
Can Grace's desire to train horses and Isaac's desire to make a new home for his family co-exist?
You will love this addition to the Honey Brook Series. I give this book 5-stars, and can't wait for Ophelia's next one.
The release day is April 27, 2021. Pre-0rder your copy today.
Grace Zook is not your typical Amish Maiden. She is a very talented horse trainer and hopes to take over her father's business when he retires. The village of Honey Brook is small and quaint but seems to overlook Grace's job with her father.
A new horse is being delivered by a very rice Englisher for training and Grace's father brings in another trainer to oversee the training. This rubs Grace very wrong.
The rest of the story deals with Grace and Isaac King's adjustment to this unconventional situation.
Can Grace's desire to train horses and Isaac's desire to make a new home for his family co-exist?
You will love this addition to the Honey Brook Series. I give this book 5-stars, and can't wait for Ophelia's next one.
The release day is April 27, 2021. Pre-0rder your copy today.
April 5, 2021
I love a good Amish story and this one hit the spot.
April 10, 2021
Such an attractive book cover.
This is the second book of Ophelia London I have read.
I enjoyed this book more because of the two main characters. Grace Zook and Isaac King.
The Amish fiction genre is one genre I am yet to get tired of reading. The simple way of life of the Amish appeals to me.
Horses are one of my favorite animals so reading about horses in this plot is a bonus point from me.
Ophelia writes well. Her language and writing style is so easy to comprehend.
I must confess, it took me a while to get into this book. You will need a great deal of patience because the plot is promising and you would love to see if Grace’s enmity towards Isaac will last. No spoilers intended.
This is a clean Amish book and I recommend it for Amish fiction lovers.
Themes of friendship, faith, family life, community life and many more were explored in this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are mine.
This is the second book of Ophelia London I have read.
I enjoyed this book more because of the two main characters. Grace Zook and Isaac King.
The Amish fiction genre is one genre I am yet to get tired of reading. The simple way of life of the Amish appeals to me.
Horses are one of my favorite animals so reading about horses in this plot is a bonus point from me.
Ophelia writes well. Her language and writing style is so easy to comprehend.
I must confess, it took me a while to get into this book. You will need a great deal of patience because the plot is promising and you would love to see if Grace’s enmity towards Isaac will last. No spoilers intended.
This is a clean Amish book and I recommend it for Amish fiction lovers.
Themes of friendship, faith, family life, community life and many more were explored in this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are mine.
April 20, 2021
Grace is a hard working woman, she loves working on the family farm with her father. Horses are what she knows and loves, and is hurt and angry when she finds out she won’t be the one to break on the new stallion! Hasn’t she proved herself by now?!
Isaac needs a stable home for his young daughter and when the opportunity arises, he takes it with both hands. What he doesn’t expect is anger and resentment from the boss’s daughter!
But they need to work together, she’s just going to have to back down.....
There is a lot of tension for a while, both Isaac and Grace have things to prove. But as they start to work alongside one another other feelings start to emerge.
Grace is confused, shouldn’t she hate the man that took her job?
And Isaac knows he shouldn’t have those thoughts about the boss’s daughter.
Grace has to contend with a lot of things, one being the old fashioned ideas of women not working outside of the home, of only being a wife and mother!
Isaac is rather old fashioned that way too, so for the two of them to work out their feelings had me smiling.
Isaac’s daughter is so cute and you have to love the way he always thinks of her comfort and safety.
This is the second book in the Honey Brook series.
The author captures both the emotions and the details in this story.
We catch up with previous characters from the other book, but it’s not a requirement to read the first book.
It’s a lovely story, and it was great catching up with the Amish community of Honey Brook.
But if your expecting passion and sexy times, then this book won’t be for you.
🦋
Isaac needs a stable home for his young daughter and when the opportunity arises, he takes it with both hands. What he doesn’t expect is anger and resentment from the boss’s daughter!
But they need to work together, she’s just going to have to back down.....
There is a lot of tension for a while, both Isaac and Grace have things to prove. But as they start to work alongside one another other feelings start to emerge.
Grace is confused, shouldn’t she hate the man that took her job?
And Isaac knows he shouldn’t have those thoughts about the boss’s daughter.
Grace has to contend with a lot of things, one being the old fashioned ideas of women not working outside of the home, of only being a wife and mother!
Isaac is rather old fashioned that way too, so for the two of them to work out their feelings had me smiling.
Isaac’s daughter is so cute and you have to love the way he always thinks of her comfort and safety.
This is the second book in the Honey Brook series.
The author captures both the emotions and the details in this story.
We catch up with previous characters from the other book, but it’s not a requirement to read the first book.
It’s a lovely story, and it was great catching up with the Amish community of Honey Brook.
But if your expecting passion and sexy times, then this book won’t be for you.
🦋
April 25, 2021
A story of overcoming grief to lead a joyful life . . .
The author has created a solid setting in the Amish community of Honey Creek. Along with an assortment of strong characters, the plot's emphasis on horse training piqued my interest. In fact, the methods of training horses used by the two main characters may have been my favorite element of the story.
Readers are led on a meandering path of past and current events which influence how the female lead, Grace Zook, and newcomer Isaac King relate to each other. As the story develops, there is an unusually strong focus on the couple's physical attraction to each other. I found this focus to be an uncommon thread for this genre after nearly two decades of reading Amish fiction.
One of the themes I appreciated the most in this book was the personal and spiritual growth experienced by not only the main characters, but many of the supporting characters as well. Two women come to mind who both blossomed before my eyes as I read each chapter of the book. I always enjoy reading books where people mature and change in positive ways.
I received a paperback copy of this book from the publisher. All of my thoughts and opinions expressed here are solely my own.
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The author has created a solid setting in the Amish community of Honey Creek. Along with an assortment of strong characters, the plot's emphasis on horse training piqued my interest. In fact, the methods of training horses used by the two main characters may have been my favorite element of the story.
Readers are led on a meandering path of past and current events which influence how the female lead, Grace Zook, and newcomer Isaac King relate to each other. As the story develops, there is an unusually strong focus on the couple's physical attraction to each other. I found this focus to be an uncommon thread for this genre after nearly two decades of reading Amish fiction.
One of the themes I appreciated the most in this book was the personal and spiritual growth experienced by not only the main characters, but many of the supporting characters as well. Two women come to mind who both blossomed before my eyes as I read each chapter of the book. I always enjoy reading books where people mature and change in positive ways.
I received a paperback copy of this book from the publisher. All of my thoughts and opinions expressed here are solely my own.
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June 19, 2021
My Review:
I loved the character of Grace in this book. She’s determined, strong-minded, and spunky—but she also deeply loves her family and friends. She’s determined to take over her father’s business as a horse trainer, a job that’s unusual for an Amish woman. But her dad is reluctant to turn the business over to Grace, and hires Isaac King to help Grace train a high-spirited horse. Isaac is looking for a permanent home for both he and his daughter and he hopes the community of Honey Brook will be that place. However, Grace and Isaac have different views on horse training and they have to find a way to work together on this crucial project. It’s not long until the both begin to wonder about a future together, and finding a way to achieve both their dreams and still carry on Amish traditions.
This is a clean, sweet story that was enjoyable to read. Although I knew that the book very likely had a happy ending, it was fun following Grace and Isaac as their relationship grew from friendship into love. I recommend this one for those who like clean Amish fiction.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
I loved the character of Grace in this book. She’s determined, strong-minded, and spunky—but she also deeply loves her family and friends. She’s determined to take over her father’s business as a horse trainer, a job that’s unusual for an Amish woman. But her dad is reluctant to turn the business over to Grace, and hires Isaac King to help Grace train a high-spirited horse. Isaac is looking for a permanent home for both he and his daughter and he hopes the community of Honey Brook will be that place. However, Grace and Isaac have different views on horse training and they have to find a way to work together on this crucial project. It’s not long until the both begin to wonder about a future together, and finding a way to achieve both their dreams and still carry on Amish traditions.
This is a clean, sweet story that was enjoyable to read. Although I knew that the book very likely had a happy ending, it was fun following Grace and Isaac as their relationship grew from friendship into love. I recommend this one for those who like clean Amish fiction.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
April 24, 2021
Ophelia London is such a wonderful author. I love how she creates this communities that I want to get to know. The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming is the second book in the Honey Brook series, and it was just as wonderful as the first book! Each book can be read as a stand alone, but they are both wonderful!
In The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming, we meet Grace, a horse trainer on her family’s horse farm , and Isaac, a widower coming to Grace’s farm to take the lead trainer position. I loved that Grace has a strong personality, and a bit of a non-traditional female role in an Amish community.
Isaac and Grace’s interactions are wonderful. They have a great chemistry that grows into a lovely relationship. I really liked that these stories bring the community in. We get to meet so many people and really see how they support each other.
Overall, this is a beautiful story with clean romance and Christian tones. If you enjoy Amish fiction, definitely add this to your TBR!
I was provided a gifted copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
In The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming, we meet Grace, a horse trainer on her family’s horse farm , and Isaac, a widower coming to Grace’s farm to take the lead trainer position. I loved that Grace has a strong personality, and a bit of a non-traditional female role in an Amish community.
Isaac and Grace’s interactions are wonderful. They have a great chemistry that grows into a lovely relationship. I really liked that these stories bring the community in. We get to meet so many people and really see how they support each other.
Overall, this is a beautiful story with clean romance and Christian tones. If you enjoy Amish fiction, definitely add this to your TBR!
I was provided a gifted copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
May 11, 2021
Grace Zook has been training horses with her father for years and is an expert in her own right, but her father wants to retire and is reluctant to leave the business with her and he also needs to get the endorsement of a breeder who is bringing them a thoroughbred to train. He hires a horse training expert from another town to come and help train the horse. Isaac King, known as the Amish Cowboy, wants to relocate with his small daughter and earn money to buy his own home so he doesn't have to live with his deceased wife's family any longer. He arrives with his daughter and a desire to do a good job for them, but Grace is upset by not being allowed to do this on her own so there is an immediate fly in the ointment.
I really enjoyed this rather unconventional Amish romance. It was fun to read.
I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
I really enjoyed this rather unconventional Amish romance. It was fun to read.
I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
April 27, 2021
Grace Zook has spent her lifetime working with and training horses on their farm. This is not the traditional work of an Amish woman, yet she has become a master trainer.
Grace’s father hires widower, Issac, to help his daughter train a very unruly horse to become a champion jumper. Obviously, Grace is very upset to have someone infringe on her territory of training, but is able to come to terms of having to work with Issac.
There are many twists and turns to this book. It is very predictable along the way, but still lends to being a good book. I would recommend it to those who enjoy reading Amish books.
Thanks to Entangled Publishing, LLC and NetGalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Grace’s father hires widower, Issac, to help his daughter train a very unruly horse to become a champion jumper. Obviously, Grace is very upset to have someone infringe on her territory of training, but is able to come to terms of having to work with Issac.
There are many twists and turns to this book. It is very predictable along the way, but still lends to being a good book. I would recommend it to those who enjoy reading Amish books.
Thanks to Entangled Publishing, LLC and NetGalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 13, 2021
This is the first book I've read by Ophelia London and it won't be the last. Grace is a non-traditional Amish woman. But instead of this making her an outcast, she is treasured and loved by her family. But would she ever find love with someone who would do the same and not try to change her?
A heartwarming, 100% clean book. I started this on a Thursday afternoon and finished it Friday. I liked how strong and faithful Grace was. The book showed her relationship with God (and Isaac's too) without it being overbearing or preachy. I really liked that her family embraced her instead of trying to change her and they were content to let her find her own path. This book made me want to visit Amish country the next time I am back east.
A heartwarming, 100% clean book. I started this on a Thursday afternoon and finished it Friday. I liked how strong and faithful Grace was. The book showed her relationship with God (and Isaac's too) without it being overbearing or preachy. I really liked that her family embraced her instead of trying to change her and they were content to let her find her own path. This book made me want to visit Amish country the next time I am back east.
May 23, 2021
Great writing. Had me at the first sentence. Couldn't wait till to read it.
September 6, 2021
Another charming and heart-warming story from Ophelia London!
February 10, 2022
I enjoyed this book.
July 16, 2023
Looking forward to finding the next Honey Brook book
September 7, 2021
The Amish Cowboy's Homecoming is Ophelia London's second book in the Honey Brook series and the second book by her that I have read. I think she will one of my favorites! The book had me laughing out loud in places and crying in others. The Amish cowboy is Isaac King, a horse trainer who is widowed with a small child, Sadie. Grace Zook is also a horse trainer, though it is unusual in her Amish community for a woman to be allowed to continue in that profession. Her father owns their training company and when he hires Isaac to help with training a new horse that has the potential to increase their business, sparks fly between him and Grace. They are both very good at training horses and their is a healthy amount of competition there, but, even more, there is an attraction that pulls them together. However, she is the boss's daughter. And he has a daughter to think about. Can they work together to not only help the horse but also help each other? Great book. I loved the characters. I hope there is another Honey Brook book soon so that I can read more about them! Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review the book. #all_the_pages #bookstagram #honeybrook #amishcowboy
May 26, 2021
This is the second book I have read by Ophelia London and The Amish Cowboy's homecoming is truly a great one. I was given an ARC by Entangled Publising, LLC through NetGalley and was not required to give a positive review.
Grace Zook is not your typical Amish Maiden. She is a very talented horse trainer and hopes to take over her father's business when he retires. The village of Honey Brook is small and quaint but seems to overlook Grace's job with her father.
A new horse is being delivered by a very rice Englisher for training and Grace's father brings in another trainer to oversee the training. This rubs Grace very wrong.
The rest of the story deals with Grace and Isaac King's adjustment to this unconventional situation.
Can Grace's desire to train horses and Isaac's desire to make a new home for his family co-exist?
You will love this addition to the Honey Brook Series. I give this book 5-stars, and can't wait for Ophelia's next one.
The release day is April 27, 2021. Pre-0rder your copy today.
Grace Zook is not your typical Amish Maiden. She is a very talented horse trainer and hopes to take over her father's business when he retires. The village of Honey Brook is small and quaint but seems to overlook Grace's job with her father.
A new horse is being delivered by a very rice Englisher for training and Grace's father brings in another trainer to oversee the training. This rubs Grace very wrong.
The rest of the story deals with Grace and Isaac King's adjustment to this unconventional situation.
Can Grace's desire to train horses and Isaac's desire to make a new home for his family co-exist?
You will love this addition to the Honey Brook Series. I give this book 5-stars, and can't wait for Ophelia's next one.
The release day is April 27, 2021. Pre-0rder your copy today.
May 4, 2021
Ophelia London has outdone herself in The Amish Cowboy’s Homecoming. I couldn't put this book down once I started.
We meet Grace, a non-traditional Amish woman who is a horse trainer on her family’s horse farm , and Isaac, a widower coming to Grace’s farm to take the lead trainer position on a very stubborn horse. I loved that Grace is allowed to be herself by her family and the community. Many times you see characters in a traditional role, but I loved how she was a strong-willed, talanted woman allowed to follow her passions.
Wonderful story and characters. I received a copy from Netgalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.
We meet Grace, a non-traditional Amish woman who is a horse trainer on her family’s horse farm , and Isaac, a widower coming to Grace’s farm to take the lead trainer position on a very stubborn horse. I loved that Grace is allowed to be herself by her family and the community. Many times you see characters in a traditional role, but I loved how she was a strong-willed, talanted woman allowed to follow her passions.
Wonderful story and characters. I received a copy from Netgalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.
June 2, 2021
This was a delightful story by Ophelia London. It is the second book in the Honey Brook series but it can be read as a stand alone. Grace Zook has an unconventional job- a horse trainer. Her father hires widow Isaac King to train the new stallion they get. Grace feels pushed aside, but eventually learns to work with Isaac. This is a great story about new beginnings and I like how the female character had a nontraditional job. This is a great, clean book! I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher, Entangled via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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