Butterfly Garden
Annette BlairHistorical romance
Available from Lachesis Publishing
ISBN: 9781897562864
December 2011
| Sara Lapp watched her mother die in childbirth. She swore that she
would prevent those preventable deaths that occurred in her Amish
community. Although shunned for learning to be a midwife, Sara
continues her education and reaches out to the local Amish. Adam
Zukerman called for her help, but not as a midwife. His wife was
already dead and someone had to protect his daughters. Adam has always
admired Sara's strength. She will be able keep them safe from him and
the legacy his own father left him. Circumstances force them together
and the Bishop insists they marry or be excommunicated. Sara and Adam
will have to face both the past and the future if their marriage is to
survive.
This story is classified as a sensual Amish romance. Who knew there was such a thing? Actually, it works really well and makes a of lot sense. Sara and Adam's relationship is complex and fraught with problems from within and without. I loved Sara and her determination. She is the driving force in this story. Filled with sorrow, fear, love and passion, Butterfly Garden tells the story of man held hostage by his past and the woman who tries to free him. Secondary characters give depth to the story as well as a better understanding of Amish life in this fictional community. Emotionally crippled by their pasts and experiences, the only way Adam and Sara can reach each other is physically. The love scenes are more explicit than normally found in this type of book but they are tasteful and tender. The passion within their marriage feels real and is clearly part of the healing process. Their journey is heartbreaking and uplifting. I loved this story and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to be inspired. Keep the tissues near you for this one. It will truly touch your heart. Overall rating:
Reviewer: Susan P. |
