A Bee In Her Bonnet

Jennifer Beckstrand

Aug 2016 · The Honeybee Sisters Book 2 · Zebra Books

About this ebook

A young Amish woman investigates trouble on her honey farm—only to discover budding love with a former schoolmate in this sweet romance.

Lively and independent, Poppy Christner isn't about to let some vandal make mischief on her family's Wisconsin farm. She's been standing up for herself ever since she was a girl—no matter how much her prideful, arrogant schoolmate Luke Bontrager insulted her. So Poppy certainly doesn't need his assistance now, especially since he's made it plain he prefers demure, ladylike companions.

Yet Luke is determined to help Poppy find the culprit—and prove how humble and mature he’s become. If he doesn’t quit soon, she'll be forced to admit how handsome his change-of-heart is making him . . .

Ratings and reviews

A Bee in Her Bonnet by Jennifer Beckstrand is the second book in the Honeybee Sisters trilogy. Poppy Christner is not like other Amish young women. Poppy is headstrong, independent, stubborn, determined (she acts before she thinks) and you get the picture. She wants to prove that she can do the same things as men (despite her continual bruises, cuts, and broken bones) and does not need the help of a man. Luke Bontranger is a local carpenter and neighbor. Luke is always trying to help Poppy and protect her (he does not want to see her hurt). He believes he should protect all women and help them (and that they should only do women’s work—don’t you want to bop him one). Luke needs to change his way of thinking but then so does Poppy (and quit their fighting). Can these two stubborn people learn to work together and what happens when they do? Incidents are still happening at the farm. They have had bee hives overturned, laundry line cut down and clothes in the mud (and stomped on), the chicken coop destroyed with an axe, the barn door written on with a nasty message (again), and Queenie (the horse) is a victim as well. Who is behind these awful shenanigans? Poppy almost caught the culprit, but she damaged her arm in the process (and Luke had to save her). Will they ever catch the miscreant? Join the Honeybee Sister for more fun and adventure in A Bee in Her Bonnet. A Bee in Her Bonnet is a fun story to read. A Bee in Her Bonnet picks up where the first book in The Honeybee Sisters series ended. I was entertained by Poppy’s and Luke’s antics (I was laughing). I found A Bee in Her Bonnet to be well-written and easy to read (can be finished in a few hours). It is the second book in the series, and I believe it would be helpful to read the first book (but you do not have to). The author does catch up the reader in case you have not read the prior book. I give A Bee in Her Bonnet 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it). The romance is predictable, but I found their courtship amusing. I look forward to the next book in The Honeybee Sisters (Rose’s story). I received a complimentary copy of the novel in exchange for an honest evaluation of the book. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

About the author

Jennifer Beckstrand is the RITA-nominated and award-winning author of the Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill and The Honeybee Sisters series, as well as a number of novellas. Novels in her Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series have been RITA® Award and RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award finalists. Huckleberry Hill won the 2014 LIME Award for inspirational fiction and Huckleberry Hearts was named a Booklist Top 10 Inspirational Fiction Book of the Year. Jennifer has always been drawn to the strong faith and the enduring family ties of the Plain people. She and her husband have been married for thirty-three years, and she has four daughters, two sons, and seven adorable grandchildren, whom she spoils rotten. Please visit her online at www.JenniferBeckstrand.com.