Kimberly T. (HeartsongChica) reviewed on 1/13/2012

A Stranger's Gift is the first book in Anna's new Women of Pinecraft series. The Amish/Mennonite community of Pinecraft lies within the boundaries of Sarasota, FL. It is a real place, but I doubt it's well known among those Floridians outside of Sarasota. I hope to visit one day. I often wonder how Pinecraft might fare in a bad hurricane, and this book gave me a glimpse into that scenario. I liked Hester Detweiler very much, and identified with her need to help others, often to the detriment of her own need for time for herself. I found John Steiner to be very stubborn, and I couldn't understand his need to shut everyone out, yet I liked him, too. The secondary characters were also well-written, and I hope to learn more about them in future books in the series.

With thanks to Barbour Publishers and NetGalley for my review copy.

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