About the book
Gentle and unassuming, Hope Kauffman has never been one to question the traditions of her Mennonite upbringing. She quietly helps her father run Kingdom Quilts and has agreed to the betrothal he arranged for her with the devout but shy Ebbie Miller.
Despite the attempts of Hope and other Kingdom residents to maintain the status quo, changes have already begun to stir in the small Mennonite town. The handsome and charismatic Jonathon Wiese is the leader of the move to reform, while Ebbie insists Kingdom must remain true to its foundation. When Hope's safety is threatened by a mysterious outsider, she can't help but question what she's always been taught about the Mennonite tradition of nonviolence.
As it swiftly becomes apparent the threat Hope faced is only the beginning, the town that's always stood so strong finds itself divided. With tensions high and their lives endangered by an unknown enemy, will Hope and the people of Kingdom allow fear and division to break them or will they draw on the strength of the God they serve?
My thoughts
Unbreakable
is the second book in The Road to Kingdom series. You can read my review of the first book, Inescapable, here. Like the first book, this one marries the genres of Mennonite/Amish fiction and mystery. The main character from Inescapable, Lizzie, also has an important role in this book, as the best friend of Hope. Unlike, Inescapable, this book was a bit more predictable, but still enjoyable and difficult to put down. I was equally intrigued by the criminal aspects as I was by the romantic knot that Hope found herself tied up in. I felt as torn as Hope was in choosing between these two men, as they both offered her something different for her life. I also found the discussion surrounding the Mennonite belief of living a passive, peaceful life, free of violence, very interesting.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Mennonite/Amish fiction and/or mystery books.
About the author
Nancy Mehl lives in Wichita, Kansas, with her husband Norman and her very active puggle, Watson. She's authored fourteen books and is currently at work on a new series for Bethany House Publishing. All of Nancy's novels have an added touch - something for your spirit as well as your soul. "I welcome the opportunity to share my faith through my writing," Nancy says. "God is number one in my life. I wouldn't be writing at all if I didn't believe that this is what He's called me to do. I hope everyone who reads my books will walk away with the most important message I can give them: God is good, and He loves you more than you can imagine. He has a good plan for your life, and there is nothing you can't overcome with His help." Readers can learn more about Nancy through her Web site: www.nancymehl.com. She is also active on Facebook.
About the Giveaway
Celebrate the release of Unbreakable with Nancy Mehl by
entering her Kindle Fire Giveaway and RSVPing to the March 5th Author
Chat Party on Facebook!
One lucky winner will receive:- A Kindle Fire
- Books one and two in Nancy's Road to Kingdom series (Inescapable and Unbreakable)
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry,
the giveaway ends on March 4th. Winner will be announced
at the "Unbreakable" Author Chat Party on
March 5th. Connect with Nancy, get a
sneak peek of her next book, try your hand at the trivia contest, and
chat with readers just like you. There will also be gift certificates,
books, and fun Mennonite-themed giveaways.
Grab your copy of Unbreakable and join Nancy on
the evening of the March 5th for a chance to connect with Nancy and make
some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop
you from coming!)
Don't miss a moment of the fun, RSVP today. Tell
your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances
of winning. Hope to see you on the 5th!
DisclaimerI would like to thank Litfuse Publicity and Nancy Mehl for the copy of the book I received to facilitate this review. As always, my opinion is my own.
