An Amish Marriage of Convenience by Rachel J. Good is the fourth novel in the Surprised by Love series. Each book in the series can be read on its own, but I recommend reading them in order. I like the author's writing style. It is casual (easy going) which makes the story a breeze to read. The pacing varied throughout the book. Sometimes I thought it was a little on the slow side, while at other times it moved along at a steady pace. The point-of-view alternates between Nettie, Stephen, and Joline. Nettie and Stephen each had problems from their youth that are plaguing them in their adult lives. Fears and insecurities have a way of holding us back. They both need to learn to let go and trust God. Forgiveness is another theme in the story. I like that the romance progressed slowly. I thought it was amusing how Mrs. Vandenberg used her new project to get the pair together. Mrs. Vandenberg is trusting that God will find a way to overcome the obstacles in the path to the couples happily ever after. I liked the light humor sprinkled throughout the book (I laughed out loud a few times). It was good to return to the Green Valley Farmers Market where we get to catch up with the characters from the first three books. Mrs. Vandenberg has a wonderful new project. It is something that could be used in neighborhoods all over the country. It is certainly a âbeacon of hopeâ for many people. The author also touched on bullying and learning disorders. I like how the various threads all came together for one heartwarming tale. The ending of An Amish Marriage of Convenience is special. I am glad the author included an epilogue. I loved the last line of the book (it was fitting). An Amish Marriage of Convenience is a delightful escape from reality. An Amish Marriage of Convenience is a heartening tale with a demanding market, the cunning Mrs. Vandenberg, school troubles, frightening fears, a sneaky schoolgirl, a caring community, and a forgiving God.

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