Foundation of Love by Amy Clipston Review

 Happy Monday Everyone :)

I hope you're all having a great week so far, and I want to thank you all for joining me for another book review here on The Preppy Book Princess.

I've had a very busy last couple of weeks. We constantly seem to be short staffed at work, and as such, I've been working a lot of extra hours.

When I'm not working, my favorite things to do are spend time with Jesus, enjoy my evenings spending time with my hubby, and curl up with great reads.

With all the craziness going on in our world, I always enjoy escaping into Amish fiction. I love how there always seems to be a peace that overlays their culture, and Amish fiction remains one of my favorite genres to this day.

With how much I love Amish fiction, it's probably not surprising that Amy Clipson is one of my favorite authors, and she is truly one of the queens of Amish fiction in my personal opinion.

I always look forward to her new releases, and today I'm excited to share my review with you all of her upcoming release that will be out in the world in just a couple of short weeks.

Keep reading below for my full review.

Foundation of Love by Amy Clipston:

Source: Publisher via NetGalley

Publisher: Zondervan

Publication Date: February 1st, 2022

Genre: Christian Fiction/Amish Fiction

Series: An Amish Legacy

Synopsis:

They were “only friends” . . . but they wanted so much more.

Crystal Glick is grateful to live with her brother’s family since her father died and her fiancé, Owen, broke their engagement. Crystal loves her bruderskinner and cheerfully helps her sister-in-law through a difficult pregnancy with babies number seven and eight, but she yearns for a husband and children of her own.

Duane Bontrager is mourning the recent death of his wife, Connie, after twenty-four years of marriage. He and his grown sons have a thriving roofing business but can’t get used to life without her. As the young men prepare to launch out on their own, Duane can’t imagine life alone—nor with anyone but Connie.

When a roofing job at the Glicks introduces Duane and Crystal, they’re attracted in spite of their fourteen-year age difference. But their bishop thinks Duane is better suited for the sweet widow Tricia, and Duane’s sons object to his interest in anywoman. Crystal’s family fears losing her indispensable help. If she must go, they’d rather she be reunited with Owen in spite of his betrayal.

They’re the only two who believe they’re a match made in heaven, can Duane and Crystal overcome the obstacles to love?

(synopsis from goodreads)

My Review:

I don't personally think that Amy Clipston could write a bad book if she tried, and I always look forward to her new book releases. Foundation of Love is the first book in her brand new Amish Legacy series, and it's everything her readers have come to expect when they pick up one of her heartwarming stories.

I really enjoyed this one, and found it to be a breath of fresh air within the Amish fiction genre. Crystal has basically spent her entire life living for others, and she's currently living with her brother and sister in law helping them raise their six children as they prepare for the arrival of their twins. Her and Duane meet by default-when Crystal's brother Kane hires Duane and his son's to fix the roofs on various buildings on their family's farm.

The two feel an instant connection, but so many obstacles stand in their way. I'm not used to reading Amish books that feature an age gap couple, and I really found myself enjoying that element in this one. While Crystal and Duane both know their feelings are genuine, they also realize they're at very different points of their life. Duane is a widower with three grown sons, and Crystal's still hoping to meet a man she can start a family with. Not all of Duane's sons are thrilled with the idea of him dating again, and Crystal's ex boyfriend seems to keep popping up around every corner.

With everything working against them, Duane and Crystal will truly have to learn to let go and let God, and also come to terms with the fact that His way is the best way no matter how it may seem in the moment. 

With a beautiful plot, a vivid setting, and a well rounded cast of secondary characters, Foundation of Love is a beautiful, heart wrenching story that will stick with every reader long after they've finished reading it.

I can't wait to continue reading this series, and I highly recommend checking this one out if you're a fan of Amish fiction.

Thanks so much to Zondervan for allowing me to advance read and review this!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Zondervan) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thanks so much for reading guys! I hope you all have a great rest of your day :)