Shelter in the Storm, Laurel Blount
Shelter in the Storm, Laurel Blount
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Shelter in the Storm

Author: Laurel Blount

Narrator: Savannah Gilmore

Unabridged: 10 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 05/25/2021


Synopsis

In this moving Amish romance, two broken hearts find hope in each other after a terrible loss.

Unspeakable tragedy strikes the Amish hamlet of Johns Mill when an unstable Englischer opens fire in the Hochstedler’s General Store. In the aftermath, and under the media’s spotlight, Joseph Hochstedler struggles to hold his shattered family together, drawing unexpected comfort from a faithful childhood friend.

Born with a serious heart defect, optimist Naomi Schrock has always longed to live a life of service. She rolls up her sleeves, determined to help Joseph cope with this terrible crisis. But dare she hope that his friendship will finally deepen into love?

As the media’s obsession with the Hochstedler shooting escalates, Joseph and Naomi find themselves caught between tradition and compromise, lingering sorrows and uncertain hopes. And in the end, two people who’ve already lost far too much must find the courage to trust their hearts one last time.

About The Author

Award-winning author Laurel Blount writes captivating romances full of grit and grace—with characters who'll walk right off the page and into your heart. She lives on a farm in Georgia with her husband, their four fabulous kids, and an assortment of ridiculously spoiled animals.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Gloria on February 11, 2022

I was drawn into this sweet, emotional story from the beginning. Tragedy hits an Amish family in Johns Mill, Tennessee, when the parents are shot and killed by a young Englischer in their store. The event is made worse by media attention brought on them during their time of grief and strain, emotion......more

Goodreads review by Shirley on March 11, 2021

I was quickly swept into this wonderful heart felt book. I loved this story about the Hochstedler family of Johns Mill Tennessee. It was an emotional story that started out on a tragic note. It was unpredictable, original and romantic. It grew quickly into a page turner and had a good ending. I will......more

Goodreads review by Chris on May 18, 2021

Super sweet romance. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This book has a lot of emotion tied to it. It is a story about picking up the pieces after everything has gone wrong. A violent senseless act that changes your family and the lives of those around you. It’s also a story about community, giving to others, support,......more

Goodreads review by Kav on August 29, 2021

A couple of reader friends told me I needed to read this book so I dug it out of the middle of my bordering on out of control TBR pile and...yep...they were right. Devoured it in a day and still digesting all the wonderful nuances. Like this: "When our world goes dark, we must hold hard to the rope o......more

Goodreads review by Heather on May 25, 2021

This is the first book in the John Mills series by Laurel Blount. I started reading this on a Saturday afternoon and was done by Monday. It’s a wonderful read. Joseph is besieged with trial after trial - the “storm” seems like it will never end. Along comes Naomi, a childhood friend who has weathere......more


Quotes

"With lovely, evocative writing, Laurel Blount brings to life a tender story of two wounded hearts, healing and finding lasting love in the wake of tragedy."--Marta Perry, National bestselling author of A Springtime Heart

"The perfect mixture of sweet romance and family drama. . . . the kind of hope-filled story that readers are hungry for."--Dana Mentink, national bestselling author

"I couldn't stop reading Shelter in the Storm. Laurel Blount mixes comforting, homey Amish romance with exciting suspense and cliffhanger chapter endings. Her characters are real and appealing, and I was rooting for them from start to finish."--Lee Tobin McClain, USA Today bestselling author of Cottage at the Beach

"Had me hooked from the first line. . . . This sweet, tragic story is touching and honest and beautiful. I highly recommend this book, and I can't wait for the next book."--Lenora Worth, New York Times bestselling author of Seeking Refuge

"Two very different worlds clash in this heartfelt story of faith, family, forgiveness, and love. Endearing characters warm the heart in this hopeful love story."--Tina Radcliffe, author of Ready to Trust