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Return to Huckleberry Hill

5/26/2017

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About the Book
Book: Return to Huckleberry Hill
Author: Jennifer Beckstrand
Genre: Inspirational Amish Romance
Release Date: May 30, 2017
"Return to Huckleberry Hill"
by Jennifer Beckstrand

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When it comes to matchmaking, Huckleberry Hill, Wisconsin’s unstoppable octogenarians Anna and Felty Helmuth never seem to run out of opportunities—or grandchildren…
Reuben Helmuth is plenty bitter. John King, his best friend—or so he thought—is engaged to the girl Reuben loved. Humiliated, Reuben flees from Ohio to his grandparents’ home on Huckleberry Hill, where he knows he’ll find comfort. He’s enjoying wallowing in his misery—until John’s sister, Fern, shows up. She won’t stop pestering Reuben about forgiveness—or trying to help him find love again. Yet Fern’s efforts only reawaken Reuben’s long-buried feelings—for her…
With her brother too ashamed to face Reuben, it’s fallen to Fern to help mend fences. But as she and the Helmuths do all they can—even organizing a knitting club event filled with eligible girls—it may take one more challenge to inspire Reuben to forget his heartache, recognize his own blunders, and embrace the true love that’s right in front of him…
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 This was the first book I have ever read by this author.  She has six other books in the Huckleberry Hill series, Since I read book number seven, I felt lost.  And other than the fact that she tells you this is an Amish book, you wouldn't have known it.  I prefer reading books about the Amish that tells you about their life style and has their language in it.  

   Plus this book was very predictable from the start.  You could conclude from the start that Reuben and Fern were going to end up together.  As I stated before I may have enjoyed the book more if I had started with the very first Huckleberry Hill book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.






About the Author
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Jennifer Beckstrand is the award winning Amish romance author of The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hillseries and The Honeybee Sisters series for Kensington Books. Jennifer has always been drawn to the strong faith and the enduring family ties of the Plain people and loves writing about the antics of Anna and Felty Helmuth and the Honeybee sisters’ aendi Bitsy. Jennifer has a degree in mathematics and a passion for Jane Austen and Shakespeare. She and her husband have been married for thirty-two years, and she has four daughters, two sons, and soon-to-be six adorable grandchildren, whom she spoils rotten.
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Guest post from Jennifer Beckstrand
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Anna Helmuth is starting a knitting club, but that’s not all she’s got up her sleeve.

My family. I have five sisters and no brothers. I think my mom made every dress in this photo, including her own.In Return to Huckleberry Hill, Anna Helmuth and Fern King decide to start a knitting club in order to introduce Anna’s grandson Reuben to some girls from Bonduel, Wisconsin. Anna is a very good knitter, with years of practice making baby blankets, scarves, mittens, and potholders. One of Anna’s scarves actually saved someone’s life, and her potholders have helped her make many a match.
When I was a young teenager, I learned how to knit and crochet. My mom taught me how to sew and quilt, and I made several of my own dresses in high school. I never learned to love sewing, but it was an invaluable skill that I am so grateful to have. Now that I’m a little older, I love putting together simple quilts for baby gifts and making quilts for the local children’s hospital. There is nothing like a homemade gift to say, “I care about you.”
I have a friend who is a wonderful cook. Making a delicious, beautiful meal is how she tells her family she loves them. I don’t consider myself a great cook, but I still take pride in putting something nutritious and satisfying on the table for my family.
It seems to me that some of the “home arts” that our mothers and grandmothers practiced are dying out. Who knows how to tat anymore? Or embroider? Some of these arts have died because of expediency. Who doesn’t think today’s stocking choices are more comfortable and practical than knitted wool ones? Others have died out because so few people want to learn.
What about you? Do you still practice any of the home arts that your grandmother did? What do you want to pass on to the next generation?
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My family. I have five sisters and no brothers. I think my mom made every dress in this photo, including her own.
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12 Comments
Emma link
5/26/2017 12:08:13 pm

I want my daughters to know how to sew and to cook from scratch.

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Jennifer Beckstrand link
6/2/2017 09:32:40 am

I agree, Emma. Some of my daughters can sew, some were never interested. Cooking and sewing are extremely valuable skills to master, but they're definitely getting lost in all our busyness.

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Stephanie
6/2/2017 03:20:15 pm

Those are both excellent qualities for girls to have. I took sewing in high school, so I know a little bit about how to sew. I can cook several things from scratch, but unfortunately not as much as I would like to. Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Have A Wonderful Day!

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Jennifer Beckstrand link
6/2/2017 09:34:20 am

Thank you so much for having me on your blog today. I love the title and look of your site. It definitely inspires me to have a better day--especially the ice cream pictures. Everything is better with ice cream. :)

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Stephanie
6/2/2017 03:17:29 pm

Thanks Jennifer for visiting my blog. Yes, everything is definitely better with ice cream! Have A Wonderful Day!!!

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Sabrina Templin
6/5/2017 02:51:12 am

I knit a little and crochet a little. I am an uber beginner at both arts. :)

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Stephanie
6/6/2017 12:52:43 pm

Thanks for stopping by! I love to crochet although I haven't made anything in a while. Right now I am working on some plastic canvas projects. I tried to learn how to knit when I was in Grade School, but it did not stick with me.

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Sabrina Templin
6/6/2017 02:31:26 pm

IT took 3 tries over the span of 10 years to crochet. And knitting I learned from a DVD :) I wish I could see your plastic canvas projects. I love to see other's crafts

Stephanie
6/6/2017 03:06:05 pm

Wow! That must of taken a lot of patience. I have a separate website for my crafts. You can find the some of the things that I have made here http://haveawonderfuldaycreations.weebly.com/. I update it and add new things every Monday. At the top of this site underneath Welcome, is a link to my crafts through Craft Store if the above link doesn't work for you. Thanks for interest. I would love to have your honest opinion of my crafts. Please check it out and let me know what your think. Have A Wonderful Day!!!

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Sabrina Templin
6/6/2017 03:22:04 pm

Stephanie your stuff is so cute! I love the baskets if you had an ocean themed one i'd totally consider it. I'd love to get my mom one of your tissue holders and your patriotic welcome sign is cool.I'm tempted to get it...lol I also love you did a whole office set. Again if it was ocean themed I'd consider it . You have done a LOT of work and your items are cute. :) And I mean that not just saying it.

Stephanie
6/6/2017 05:45:11 pm

Thanks so much for your kind words and encouragement. They totally lifted my spirits. If you are truly interested, I would be willing to make you something ocean themed. Just let me know what you would like, and I will see what I can do. Have A Wonderful Day!!!

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Sabrina Templin
6/6/2017 06:42:36 pm

I sent an email via your contact form Stephanie that way I can talk better and trade colors and pics of what I'm thinking of :)




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