Secret at Pebble Creek (Hope Chest of Dreams 4) by Lisa Jones Baker

I love a good series!  I get to spend time and invest in the characters and story lines.  When I heard that the Hope Chest of Dreams Series was going to have another story I couldn't wait to get my hands on it!

From the description:   Lisa Jones Baker's heartwarming series continues as a new generation inherits precious hand-carved chests that bring blessings of faith, love, and happiness . . . 

When Jessica Beachy temporarily moves into the home of her late great uncle, Sam Beachy, she merely plans to remodel, sell, and head back to the city. She's used to busy St. Louis and can't imagine how she'll spend her time in the quiet Amish countryside. But the carpenter she hires, Eli Miller, doesn't think selling Sam's home is a good idea. And while he's steadfast in his Amish faith, he's instantly drawn to Jessica's vivacity and unexpected caring--especially as peaceful country ways make her question the dream she thought she wanted . .

But a lucrative offer to turn the house into a vacation retreat confronts Jessica with a heartbreaking choice. It will take trust, perseverance--and discovering a hope chest thought forever lost--for Jessica and Eli to boldly face obstacles and embark on a joyous future together . . .

So after I ran around and hugged my book I got around to the serious business of reading it.  I am going to start out by saying that you need to read the other books in the series first.  This book doesn't release until August-ish so you have time.  Yes, you could pick this up and read it but you are going to miss some of the back story lines and really miss out on getting to know the characters on a deeper level. 

Sam and Esther were like ripples in a pond.  Their lives impacted a community and reached beyond to Jessica.  Jessica touched my heart with her story.  Broken, lost and wary will she find peace in her new community?  

With a dash of mystery, a handsome carpenter, and old friends from previous stories this was a wonderful read.  With prayer and trust in the One who holds us in the palms of His Hands all things are possible.  Will Jessica learn to lean on Him and find the love, home, and family she's been waiting for?  

Pick up your copy of Secret at Pebble Creek and find out!  Happy Reading!  

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