The Warmth of Sunshine

Kelly Irvin

Jul 2022 · Amish Blessings Book 2 · Sold by Zondervan

About this ebook

Abigail’s Amish life has always followed a certain path . . . until an Englisch woman disrupts all she’s known to be true.

Growing up Amish, Abigail Bontrager often felt like a square peg in a round hole. Her pie crusts always turned out tough. Her stitches always ran crooked. She was clumsy. Not ideal for an aspiring Amish wife and mother, but her faith and love of her family, which are so much more important, are solid. Plus, her relationship with the attractive and kindhearted Owen Kurtz is moving in the right direction.

Owen is part dreamer, part entrepreneur. His friendship with Abigail has gradually blossomed into a sweet and loving courtship. Inspired by the hope of a future with the girl of his dreams, he decides to take the next step in building a business of his own—in the promising new industry of growing sunflowers.

When an outsider claiming to be Abigail’s birth mother abruptly enters her life, Abigail’s world comes crashing down. Confused and upset, she is determined to discover who she really is. Her journey of discovery leads to the possibilities of a new life waiting for her in the Englisch world. But is this new life really worth giving up everything and everyone she’s known? How can Abigail and Owen follow their hearts—and God’s plan—when these new paths now lead them into the unknown?

In this second book in the Amish Blessings series, bestselling and award-winning romance novelist Kelly Irvin shares an inspiring story of following your heart while trusting God to lead you into your future.

Praise for The Warmth of Sunshine:

“Just like the title, The Warmth of Sunshine is a lovely and cozy story that will keep you reading until the very last page.” —Kathleen Fuller, USA Today bestselling author of The Mail-Order Amish Brides series

• Sweet and thoughtful Amish romance

• Second in the Amish Blessings series, but can be read in any order:

  • Book 1: Love’s Dwelling

  • Book 2: The Warmth of Sunshine

  • Book 3: Every Good Gift (Available February 2023)

• Book length: 102,000 words

• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Ratings and reviews

I thought The Warmth of Sunshine was well-written with developed characters. I like Kelly Irvin’s engaging writing style. I thought the author did a wonderful job at portraying Abigail emotional & her mental state after this revelation. I found the pacing to be a little on the slow side. There are good life lessons in the story.The Warmth of Sunshine is a poignant Amish tale with an unexpected announcement, baffling feelings, crop conundrum, displeased parents, & a gracious God.

About the author

Kelly Irvin is a bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty novels and stories. A retired public relations professional, Kelly lives with her husband, Tim, in San Antonio. They have two children, four grandchildren, and two ornery cats. Visit her online at KellyIrvin.com; Instagram: @kelly_irvin; Facebook: @Kelly.Irvin.Author; X: @Kelly_S_Irvin.