Book Review: The Quilt Room Secret by Lisa Jones Baker

 

The Heart of the Amish series continues with The Quilt Room Secret by Lisa Jones Baker, a story of romance, secrets, discovery, faith, and hope.  

At five years old, Jacob Lantz asked Trini Sutter to marry him. Nine-year-old Trini said she would ponder his proposal when they were older. Nearly twenty years later, Jacob returns to Arthur, Illinois, hoping to take the owner of The Quilt Room up on her promise. But Jacob's aspirations are put to the test by Trini's long-held secret. And though she admittedly has fallen in love with him, when she moves away from their tight-knit community, neither is sure if their happily ever after is meant to be.

With The Quilt Room Secret, Baker has created an engaging story with a unique premise. The Sutter and Lantz families spent a great deal of time together after Jacob's father went away. His wise and loving Aunt Margaret helped care for Jacob and his two brothers, Gabriel and Stephen. And this beloved member of the community was a surrogate mother to many. 

When Jacob and his brothers return to Arthur, Illinois, to live in Aunt Margaret's house after her death, he reconnects with Trini, and he is still interested in pursuing her. But in the years they have been apart, Trini has been making her own plans. The youngest of eleven children, she doesn't think she can be an Amish wife and mother. All she knows is that she has fallen for Jacob. However, when she leaves, it looks like a future with him will never be possible. 

Baker works in many endearing moments as this story unfolds. Mostly told from Trini's and Jacob's points of view, there are occasional other point of view characters that add to the story. Along the way, Trini discovers a lot about herself and Jacob. It's also good to see she has dependable best friends who help her as she reveals her secret. 

If you're looking for a fabulous Amish romance, you need to pick up a copy of The Quilt Room Secret by Lisa Jones Baker. 

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barbour Pub Inc (January 30, 2024)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1636097758
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1636097756

I downloaded an ARC from NetGalley. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.