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Secret at Pebble Creek (Hope Chest of Dreams #4)

 Title: Secret at Pebble Creek

Author: Lisa Jones Baker

Release Date: August 2018

About the Book

When Jessica Beachy temporarily moves into the home of her late great uncle, Sam Beachy, she merely plans to remodel, sell, and head back to the city. She's used to busy St. Louis and can't imagine how she'll spend her time in the quiet Amish countryside. But the carpenter she hires, Eli Miller, doesn't think selling Sam's home is a good idea. And while he's steadfast in his Amish faith, he's instantly drawn to Jessica's vivacity and unexpected caring--especially as peaceful country ways make her question the dream she thought she wanted . .

But a lucrative offer to turn the house into a vacation retreat confronts Jessica with a heartbreaking choice. It will take trust, perseverance--and discovering a hope chest thought forever lost--for Jessica and Eli to boldly face obstacles and embark on a joyous future together . . .
My Thoughts

Secret at Pebble Creek is book four of the Hope Chest of Dreams series by Lisa Jones Baker and in my option the best in the series.Jessica Beachy has been raised in a modern, dysfunctional home in St. Louis, MO. When she inherits her late great-uncle Sam’s farm in the middle of Amish county in Illinois, she is quick to think about how fast she can flip the property to improve her life in St. Louis. What she didn’t know is that God plays a hand in everything in our lives.
I especially loved how Lisa wrote about the love Old Sam shared with his wife of 60 years. As Jessica learns about her beloved uncle, God opens her eyes to His love which in turn causes Jessica to desire the relationship her uncle had with God.
I really enjoyed this story immensely and think it is her best work yet. The one true gift we can give to others is God’s love and Baker portrayed this beautifully in the way Old Sam, and the Millers loved and opened their hearts to others. I only hope that my life reflects this kind of love and I can rely on God to direct my path.
For those who have not read the rest of the series, fear not as this can easily be read as a stand-alone novel. 


About the Author

Lisa Jones BakerLisa Jones Baker grew up near a small Amish town in Illinois that she frequented with her family on weekends. She's also a dog lover and a fan of Scottsdale, Arizona, where she spent nearly two decades. Lisa graduated from Illinois State University with a French major, has been on 5 out of 7 continents, and considers her parents the best in the world. Raised in a Christian home, Lisa has always been blessed with love and support.

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