The Deacon’s Family (Book 3)
Publisher’s Blurb
Sylvie needs a man of substance to help her run her business.
What she gets is Jimmy Fisher.
Back and broke in Stoney Ridge, Jimmy Fisher has coasted through life as long as he could on charm, good looks, and deep-set dimples. They always worked just fine for him–until they didn’t. His smile has no effect on the violet-eyed beauty he met at the Bent N’ Dent, the one with that stunning horse. She’s offered him a job, but nothing else.
The last thing Sylvie Schrock King needs around Rising Star Farm is a grown boy working for her, especially her neighbor Edith’s son. The woman holds a serious grudge against Sylvie, and hiring Jimmy Fisher will only fan the flames of Edith’s rancor. But Sylvie is desperate for help on the farm, and Jimmy understands horses like no one else.
While Jimmy’s lazy smile and teasing ways steal Sylvie’s heart, Edith is working on a way to claim her land. Has Sylvie made another terrible mistake?
Details
- Title: Two Steps Forward
- Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher
- Series: Deacon’s Family
- Publisher: Revell (February 4, 2020)
- Pages: 320
My Thoughts
Since I haven’t read any of the earlier books in this series, my review will be my thoughts regarding just this book. And as you know, sometimes being familiar with the characters and their backstories can make a difference.
 To be honest, the book started out interesting, but rather slow. However, as I continued reading it did begin to pick up and interest me. There are moments where secrets come to light and faith is addressed. But it is all balanced with a touch of humor.
The various characters come across as very believable as they clear their own paths through life. Their relationships are unique, their emotions are exactly what you might expect. Though I wish I had read the earlier books and had a little more information about Jimmy Fisher, enough can be picked up in this book to pretty well guess his earlier problems and personality.
Jimmy returns home to Stoney Ridge after four years of being away. He is broke and homeless. It is there that he meets Sylvie Schrock King, a widow. He immediately shares her love for horses. Sylvie hires Jimmy, and that is the place, for me, that it became more interesting. You see, Jimmy is the son of Edith Fisher Lapp. And Edith is Sylvie’s neighbor and rival. All sorts of little things started to boost my interest and curiosity.
Not only do two people attempt to overcome past events, but there is the tale of Izzy Schrock. An interesting woman who is involved with orphaned babies. The depth of various topics covers so much in this book.
My thanks to Revell and NetGalley for an ARC and the ability to review and express my opinions.
What Concerned Me
Nothing
What I Liked Most
Family, romance, apologies, forgiveness, humor, and more contribute to this interesting book.
I highly recommend this book. I would just get the most out of it by starting with the first in the series.
About the Author
Suzanne Woods Fisher is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than thirty books, including On a Summer Tide, as well as the Nantucket Legacy, Amish Beginnings, The Bishop’s Family, The Deacon’s Family, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, among other novels. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Facebook @SuzanneWoodsFisherAuthor and Twitter @suzannewfisher.
