A Bride for Noah by Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith

After reading the Amish of Apple Grove series that was co-written by Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith, I immediately researched to find out if they would be writing any more books together.  I had sincerely hoped so because that series had been so much fun to read. 

I was excited to start this book and had high hopes for this new series, the Seattle Brides series.  I was certain I wouldn't like them as much as the Amish series, but I really liked this book.  I learned a lot about lumberjacking and starting a town from scratch.  I also got to learn about the Duwamish tribe, which I found interesting.  I found their custom for declaring a wife interesting.  Who would have thought poles would determine who the girl would marry!

I was so glad to see that the humor found in the previous series was just as rich in this book.  That's part of what makes these books so much fun to read.  Who doesn't like a good laugh?  Evie Lawrence had so much spunk.  I had fun picturing her stubbornness with Noah and watching them figure each other out.  Uncle Miles was that uncle that you can only smile and shake your head at because you never know what crazy plan he has cooked up next. 

I am looking forward to watching many more women become brides in this new land officially named Seattle.

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I received this book free from Harvest House Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.

A Plain & Simple Heart by Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith

I have wanted to read this series since the first book in the series came out.  The cover of the first book made me want to read it.  I just couldn't put the Amish world with the western world and didn't know how that even came to pass.  However, time went by and I forgot about the book.  When I saw the second book in the series, I was reminded that this was on my to-read list. 

I love how this book looks and I love the storyline.  I never would have put these two very different worlds together, but it made for a great story.  Since I still haven't read the first book (I do own it now, though, and plan to read it), I was not attached to Jesse at all.  That probably made Colin very endearing to me and I really was hoping that Rebecca would not find Jesse and would like Colin instead.

I laughed at the predicament that Rebekah found herself in as she started her journey to find Jesse.  I loved her temper coming out, as well.  And though I didn't like the older ladies in the temperance movement, I began to like them and their quirky ways. 

I'm excited to go back and finish the first book now and read all about Emma and Luke and how Rebekah came to live in Apple Grove.  I am very much looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

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I received this book free from Harvest House Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion.