About the Book



Title: A Courtship on Huckleberry Hill  
Author: Jennifer Beckstrand  
Genre: Christian Amish Fiction  
Release Date: December 26, 2017 

Elsie Helmuth’s plain-spoken ways got her in trouble once before, so she needs to make a good impression at her new teaching job. But she’s not about to let disabled student Wally Sensenig work below his potential. And she definitely won’t put up with his hot-headed older brother sabotaging her efforts, no matter how handsome he is. . . Sam is nearly at the end of his rope caring for his ailing, widowed mother, working their farm, and raising his siblings. He’ll admit Elsie’s ideas are bringing Wally out of his angry shell—but why does she have to be as stubborn as she is pretty? Yet as it turns out, Elsie has taught Sam something about himself as well. And he’ll do whatever it takes to make up for his mistakes—and win her heart forever.
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          MY THOUGHTS:
   Such a sweet read!! What I loved was Anna and Felty.
are such a breath of fresh air. Loving, giving, they don't 
let their old age slow them down. Elsie is an inspiring 
young lady who truly loves her students to the point
of putting her job on the line to help her students, 
especially Wally see their full potential for life.
Sam is quite the character, I found myself not liking 
him one minute to liking him the next. The responsibility
he carries clouds his judgement through out the story.
As I was reading through the book, I realized the way 
Sam reacted and processed the stress that was filling 
his everyday life that I could relate to. I also loved Elsie's
strong and outspoken ways especially to Sam. A great 
read about honesty, facing the difficult times even when 
its easier to try and ignore the situation. To admitting
our faults, seeking forgiveness and trusting the Lord.

Blessings,
Karen 
Rating: 5*
I received this book as a gift and all opinions are my own. 

About the Author



Jennifer Beckstrand is the RITA-nominated, award-winning Amish romance author of The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hillseries and The Honeybee Sisters series for Kensington Books. Her much-anticipated Amish series, The Honeybee Sisters, has created a lot of romantic buzz. Sweet as Honey received a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly and Sweet as Honey and A Bee in her Bonnet were both awarded Top Picks from RT Book Reviews. 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-three years, and she has six children and six adorable grandchildren, whom she spoils rotten.

Guest Post from Jennifer Beckstrand

I have a very special place in my heart for teachers. My dad was a high school math teacher. My mother taught second grade for over twenty years. My son-in-law taught choir in high school, and my daughter taught seventh-grade science. Another daughter taught American history labs at the university and still another daughter taught classes for a youth summer program. Elsie Stutzman is a dedicated teacher who was dismissed from her last teaching job in Ohio and is trying to make a fresh start and a good impression in Bonduel, Wisconsin. Unfortunately one of her students, Wally Sensenig, is making things difficult for her, and Wally’s hot-headed older brother seems determined to get her fired. But Elsie is a dedicated teacher, too stubborn to back down and too steadfast to give up on anybody. Elsie’s grandparents, Anna and Felty Helmuth, have other plans for her. They want her to fall in love with one of the local boys, but they’re finding it a little difficult to get the two young people together. Teachers have an immense impact on our lives. We all remember a favorite elementary school teacher who inspired a love of learning or a high school teacher who encouraged us to reach for greatness. One of my favorite teachers was Mrs. Zobell, who taught ninth grade English. I distinctly remember her reading “The Outsiders” out loud to our class. She had a way of making great books and great stories come to life, and she sparked a love of reading (and writing) that I will always be grateful for. The teacher who had the most impact on my life is my dad. He helped me through Calculus in high school and inspired me to major in math in college. I hope we will take the time this month to thank the teachers in our lives for all they do for us and all they do for our kids. Who was one of your favorite teachers and why?


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                               Giveaway


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Comments

  1. this sounds like a wonderful story. a pretty package that is a firecracker.
    quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net

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  2. Congrats on the tour and thanks so much for your review and giveaway.

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  3. Karen, thank you so much for having me on your blog! I can definitely relate to Sam too. I sometimes overreact without thinking things through. Sam definitely has some growing to do before the book is over. :)

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  4. I am looking forward to reading A Courtship on Huckleberry Hill.I enjoy reading your books.

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