- Retail Price: 13.99
- Release Date: February 2012
- Page Count: 320
- Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
- Binding: Trade
- ISBN: 978-0-7369-4487-8
- Case Lot Quantity: 44
An Amish Family Reunion
During a rumschpringe visit to Niagara Falls, Phoebe Miller meets Eli Riehl, a young man who charms her—and everyone else—with his exceptional storytelling ability. When Phoebe sketches scenes to illustrate one of his tales, Eli encourages her incredible talent, and together they embark on a lofty and unlikely business venture for two young Amish people—writing and illustrating a children’s book.
Eli’s kindness and appeal extend beyond his knack for words to reach inside Phoebe’s heart. But he is an only son with five sisters, and when his father suffers a heart attack, Eli gives up his writing to assume responsibility on the farm. Though willing to abandon his dream of becoming an author, he won’t give up his beloved Phoebe.
Can their love for a good story develop into something that lasts forever, or will Phoebe’s deep-seated fear of desertion stand in their way?
Editorial Reviews
“A sweet contemporary romance with amazing characters who are beginning to figure out who they are and what they want out of life. The Amish are interesting to read about, as they live their lives according to the Bible, simpler and free of distractions. The details of Amish living reflect Ellis' meticulous research.”
—RT Book Reviews
—Library Journal
“There’s more than you can possibly imagine going on in the Miller family so prepare to dive in! And don’t miss the delicious sounding recipes in the back; I can’t wait to try out the Fresh Lemon Sheet Cake one!”
—Five Star Book Reviews
“Readers will appreciate Mary Ellis’ tale as the Amish lifestyle makes for an engaging contemporary.”
—The Midwest Book Review
—AbbiesReadingCorner.com
“This is a great book written with such honest characters. You feel as though you know them! I was rooting for each and every character to get their happy ending. I especially enjoyed Phoebe and Eli’s story. Absolutely wonderful!”
—DestinationAmish.com
“As an accomplished author, Mary Ellis knows the ins and outs of writing a really good book. An Amish Family Reunion exemplifies this well.”
—GingerSolomon.blogspot.com
“I'm really glad I got the opportunity to read this book. It was a really fun read…”
—LoriesBookReviews.blogspot.com
“This is a great read even if you have not read any of the other books, but don't miss this one!”
—MusingsbyMaureen.blogspot.com
“Ms. Ellis has again written an engaging story of life amongst the Amish and their gentle yet hard-working lives.”
—ChatwithVera.blogspot.com
“I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone. Mary does a great job of telling the story of the Miller Family.”
—WrensThoughts.blogspot.com
—BooksandGoodTimes.blogspot.com
“If you like Amish fiction, then you will want to read An Amish Family Reunion by Mary Ellis. It is rich in description, leaving you see both the Ohio countryside and Niagara Falls in New York. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Eli and Phoebe’s story and catching up with the other characters.”
—Lighthouse-Academy.blogspot.com
“This was a delightful story. I enjoyed it very much.”
—LifeUndivided.blogspot.com
Reader Reviews
“As I began to read An Amish Family Reunion, I was immediately aware of the talent of Mary Ellis. I could identify and picture each of the characters described in the storyline, from her previous books. It felt as though I was attending the reunion and I was truly glad to ‘see’ my old friends again. As with Mary’s other books, I could hardly put this one down until I finished it! I am so excited, looking forward to her next book!”
—Margaret King
Endorsements
“Mary Ellis has really outdone herself on this book. It was absolutely fantastic; you will be into this book from the very first page. It was so much fun just getting caught up with the Miller Family. Even if you have not read the series you will be able to follow this book. You will fall in love with Phoebe and Eli. This is a must-read; I am sure you will enjoy it from the first to last page, and then you will not want it to end.”
—Lois Klobucher
“Mary Ellis is a gifted storyteller and her writing just gets better and better. I love the characters in this book. What I love best about them is how real they are. The humor in this story is spectacular. I found myself laughing with nearly every page turn. The author’s dry, witty sense of humor shines brilliantly through her characters. But, An Amish Family Reunion is not just about characters. The plot is also fascinating.”
—Rosanna Huffman
“Mary Ellis portrays An Amish Family Reunion with skill, humor, and affection.”
—Vannetta Chapman, author of A Simple Amish Christmas
—Terri Wangard
—Mary Hake
—Pat Jacobs
—Jo Huddleston
—April Barnett
“I just finished An Amish Family Reunion and I loved it. I realized that this is the last installment of the Miller family stories so I read it very slowly, like watching the last season of my favorite TV series, because I know that when it's over, it's over. If you haven't read the Miller series, you can still enjoy this one. You will want to take your time as well because you just have to savor every last moment with this awesomely blessed and caring family.”
—Donna Taylor
