A Home For Hannah (Book One in The Pontotoc Mississippi Series) by Amy Lillard

Sometimes, even when I am super excited for a new series and new cast of characters I get a bit nostalgic for the previous place that the author took us to.  I happen to love Wells Landing and following the series through became really invested in the place and the characters.  So I was a excited, but a little hesitant when Amy Lillard asked me to pack my bags and head to Pontotoc, Mississippi.  

From the back: Fifteen years. That’s how long it’s been since Hannah McLean set foot in the Amish community where she was raised. Through it all her heart has never forgotten Pontotoc—or Aaron Zook, her first love. Now widowed, and left with little more than her hurting teenager and her prayers, she returns home, even knowing she and her son may be turned away.

When Aaron learns Hannah has returned, he nearly falls to his knees. He’s a strong man, but lately the care of his three motherless children and family land have been more than he can handle. Now providence has delivered the first woman he loved, and with her, the rush of feelings they once shared. But will his simple, removed way of life leave Hannah longing for something more, or can they begin anew, finding a new way forward together?

One thing I love about Amy Lillard is her ability to make places come alive.  It's one thing to have a good story line, but breathing life into the background it's set in really brings the story to life and adds an extra dimension.  After diving in you really felt drawn into Pontotoc.  The town lived.  

Hannah's son, Brandon, really stood out in the story.  His story line was really strong and powerful.  I'm hoping he will be in other stories in the series. I also really liked the bishop.  He was a pretty smart guy and for a minor character, stole a lot of the scenes.  

Hannah's biggest problem is wanting to control all of the situations she is in.  She's been hurt so often, trust is hard.  You see throughout the story that God is there, gently guiding her.  Characters are put in her path throughout the book that light the way.  

The book moved at a really good pace until we got to the end.  I felt like it was a little rushed and there were still some things that didn't get resolved. I'm hoping they tie together in the second book.  

A Home For Hannah comes out on February 27th.  You can get your copy here.  So come join me on a new adventure in Pontotoc, Mississippi!  Happy Reading!  

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