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CelebrateLit Tour continues for Plain Jane!
Guest Reviews from the amazing bloggers at Celebrate Lit!
The amazing bloggers at CelebrateLit have been reviewing “Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer” this past week. Here are a few (really nice!!) comments from some of them.
From Marilyn at Simple Harvest Reads:
“This a is wonderful Amish tale involving two individuals that had personal struggles from their childhood. Jane never discovered who nicknamed her in school but it had affected her dating life. Samuel felt guilt for the past and decided to be a secret admirer from afar. Eliza, Ben and the cats along with the older couple Abram and Lydia, that Blackburne has in her books in this series, were a great addition. With all these amazing characters there was plenty of humor, emotions, tears, smiles, a sneaky new resident interwoven into the tale that kept the story moving at a nice pace. Blackburne included faith, hope, peace, new beginnings and love into the story that made it a heartwarming read. It was nice catching up with her earlier characters and their beloved cats that add so much to the stories and covers. I received an early copy of this book from Barbour Publishing without any obligation to write a positive review. I have expressed my own thoughts.
From the folks at Lakesidelivingsite:
“Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer, by Anne Blackburne, is the eleventh book in the Heart of the Amish Series by Barbour Publishing. This is a nicely written story that is easy to read and imagine. Jane and her friends are taking care of Lizzie’s bakery while she is on her honeymoon trip. Interesting things happen that keep the story moving along nicely and add mystery to the story.”
From Patti Pierce at Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy
If you love gentle romance wrapped in faith, hope, and the quiet beauty of Amish country, Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer by Anne Blackburne offers a tender story that feels like a warm breeze through a sunlit field.
Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer … is a gentle, soul-soothing read—perfect for a cozy afternoon with a cup of tea and a heart ready for hope. It reminds us that even the shyest voices deserve to be heard and that love, when guided by faith, can quietly transform everything.
From Nyla at Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess
Characters are relatable and lovable. The cats in the story are mischievous and provide some chuckles. The bakery scenes are authentic and extremely well written. I could almost smell the Amish Cinnamon Rolls and fresh coffee.
There are some twists and turns, mystery, danger, and Christian lessons. I love the way the Amish help each other and forgive. Those are lessons for everyone. I highly recommend this lovely book. It gets a 5 star rating from me.
From Julie Grace at Bizwings Book Blog:
“Another good book in the Heart of the Amish series. I really enjoyed reading this one. There is a lot going on that will keep you interested…The setting of the Amish community came alive as I read and the characters have plenty of layers. I loved the ending which wrapped everything up nicely. Highly recommended.”
From Kris at The Avid Reader:
“Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer is a sweet story with tasty pastries, a water disaster, cats gone astray, special gifts, a nervy newcomer, and returning honeymooners.”
Remember to go to each blog and enter for a chance to win a print copy of “Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer” as well as a $25 Amazon gift card!
The CelebrateLit tour continues through February 11. Every day you can scroll down to the bottom of that day’s post to see what’s next!
Thanks to the wonderful bloggers who had overwhelmingly positive things to say about my book! It never ceases to feel wonderful to read insightful, complimentary things about my writing. And the occasional helpful suggestion, kindly meant, do help me develop as a writer.
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas!
And I hope your week so far is as lovely as mine!
Saturday I had a terrific book signing at Bookology Bookstore in downtown Cambridge, Ohio. The folks at Bookology always treat me so very well, and as my hometown bookstore, it is my hands-down favorite place to meet readers and sign my books.
The yummy cookies they always have don’t hurt!
I don’t know how many books we sold Saturday, but between people who came specifically to see me and all the lovely folks who were visiting downtown Cambridge for the holiday and happened into the bookstore and then bought one or more of my books, it was a pretty successful event.
And many of them bought other books as well — including me, lol.
My newest book, “Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer“, the next in my Willow Creek series, part of the Heart of the Amish series from Barbour Publishing, releases on January 1. But it’s out on Kindle all ready, and Barbour allowed us to do the early bird meet-and-greet at Bookology this weekend.
My author copies showed up Saturday as well, so watch for a video soon of me reading from my newest book.
This morning I thought I’d check on Amazon to see if “Plain Jane” was in the top 100 books in Amish fiction yet, and much to my wondering eyes, it appeared that the book is number three!!
You could have knocked me over with a sprig of holly!
Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy in print or online; you’re the reason my book is doing so well this holiday season!
Watch for my next two books coming in March and May! My first Harlequin Love Inspired Amish romance, “Feuding with the Amish Farmer“, releases on March 31, and on May 1 it’s the next Willow Creek Heart of the Amish story, “Miriam’s Little Gentleman“!
I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas. God bless you, every one!
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