Loretta Donnelly is a widow and single mother of 2 little kids that just wants to learn a more simpler way of life.

Eli Miller is a young widowed man who is part of the Amish community and also doesn't know how to cook much of anything. Charlene Higgins is another young lady who is soon to married to the man of her dreams but has no experience in the kitchen. Kendra Perkins is a young lady who got pregnant out of wedlock and was kicked out of her home by her dad so she needs a distraction. The class consists of many diverse students. This book revolves around a woman named Heidi Troyer and her Amish cooking class. It's simple, God-centered, and just plain awesome. Wanda Brunstetter does it again! I have read quite a bit of her books and she never ceases to amaze me with her writing. Heidi is the 'glue' that brings each of these characters together to create a new 'family' of sorts. Kendra faces a difficult decision about the baby she is carrying, given that she feels tremendously alone in the world. And through Charlene and Len, anyone who has ever faced mother in law difficulties can identify! Loretta and Eli develop a beautiful and special friendship- with great potential for more. Even Ron, who at the beginning, seems difficult to appreciate, with his gruff ways and his tendency to take advantage of others- as the story progresses readers get a deeper understanding of his troubles. Each of the characters seems so real, due to Brunstetters' gift in writing and describing characters. Heidi was inspired by her Aunt Emma, who always managed to provide friendship and a supportive shoulder to her quilting students, and Heidi hoped to do the same with her cooking students. It also highlights what I am sure for many infertile couples is a challenging situation- when one spouse wants to adopt and the other does not. The bond that they have is a very sweet and special one. Also, I love the support her husband Lyle gives in her starting this venture.

It was super interesting to see the diverse characters that signed up for the cooking class Heidi advertised. I think this is going to be my new favorite series of Wanda Brunstetter, and she has so many amazing series.

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