The Quilter's Scandalous Past: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance

by Patrice Lewis

To make a deal…

She must bury the past

With her uncle’s health declining, Esther Yoder wants nothing more than to sell his mercantile store. But what she doesn’t count on is Joseph Kemp being the prospective buyer. He’s the reason Esther fled her Amish community, and Esther fears her shameful past could threaten the sale. Can they learn to forgive each other…or will old guilt stand in the way of their future?

From Love Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Genres: Fiction, Amish

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published April 25, 2023

About the author

Living on a remote self-sufficient homestead in North Idaho, Patrice Lewis is a Christian wife, mother, author, blogger, columnist and speaker. She has practiced and written about rural subjects for almost thirty years. When she isn’t writing, Patrice enjoys self-sufficiency projects, such as animal husbandry, small-scale dairy production, gardening, food preservation and canning, and homeschooling. She and her husband have been married since 1990 and have two daughters.

Reviews

[Jennifer McClurkan · Rating 4 out of 5]

With her uncle's health declining Esther Yoder wants her uncle's sale of the store to go through. Little does she know the buyer is Joseph Kemp, the man who spread rumors about her in her hometown before she moved in with her aunt and uncle. Esther is afraid her past will threaten the sale. Can they forgive each other or will old guilt stand in the way? I liked this book. Want to read more by this author.

[Gaylina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story. I liked the character development a lot. I really enjoyed the quilting insight. I’m thoroughly enjoying this author’s books.

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Lewis wrote a book that kept you fighting for our heroine to win in all aspects of her life. I hope that the next book is about the 'bad sheep of the family.' This novel is a perfect pick-up to laze by the window during a summer storm and enjoy the day inside. You will honestly feel the story is about you or someone you know growing up to adulthood.

[Phylis Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Esther was in her teens her and Thomas were caught by his brother Thomas were caught in a compromising position. Rumors were spread and Esther moved out of her community to live with her Aunt and Uncle.

This book was really good. When Esther was in need her Aunt and Uncle stepped in to help her, Now it's her turn to help her Aunt and Uncle.

Check out the book I enjoyed the character's and the story.

[Kathy Burdette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book! The mystery of what happened to Esther kept my attention. Then when Joseph arrived causing her anxiety that made the story more intriguing! The trouble Thomas caused added excitement to the plot of the story! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for mystery, excitement and Gods hand in people's lives.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Esther Yoder left her hometown due to a scandal. She moved towns away and started over with her Aunt and Uncle. Her Uncle taught her all about the mercantile business, which she excelled at.

Now her Uncle is sick and needs to sell the store. Who comes to buy it? Joseph Kemp, the guy who sullied her reputation!! Uh-oh!!!

[Cheryl Hanson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love when an author puts you right in every scene with the characters as you eavesdrop on their lives. Lewis is one of those writers. She transports the reader to a time and place few go. Although this is placed in the present, it could easily be the heartland of the U.S. during the 1800's. I did get slightly confused in a couple of places and had to go back and reread parts.

[Kaye Wingo · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful book

[Jean Bengtson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed reading this book. Esther found that her enjoyment in quilting was a healthy way of relieving stress and as a way of finding forgiveness.

[Tabitha · Rating 4 out of 5]

quick read, not me tearing up at the end 😳

[Lana · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun and hard to put down book. It was pretty predictable but loved the detail in the Amish lifestyle. Sometimes I just need a fairy tale ending.

[Dali Castillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lessons to Be Learned

A lovely and enjoyable read about love, forgiveness and many other lessons to be learned. It's also a quick read that will keep you engaged up to the very end.

[Catie Gage]

My grandma recommended that I read this "delightful Amish novel."

[Arlyn Strodtbeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very, very good!

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good book