The Beloved Hope Chest

I’ve loved how this set follows one family. This book looks backwards to the parents’ marriage. It is a very touching story that could easily reflect someone today. I like how the author pulls in prayers and Bible verses as each character moves through the story. I would highly recommend this set of four books to anyone.

This has been one of the best series I have read in a long time. I so very glad I have all four books and can read it again. You’ve done a great job writing them, thanks.

Final book in the Amish Herloom series by Amy Clipton. THE BELOVED HOPE CHEST. Secrets hidden, now found by her daughters, time to tell. She was married before, his name was Isiah, bank robbery and he was gone.4 months have gone by, she is facing her childhood friend, Leroy He was starting a new business, and needed a wife for the house. Her child would have a father, and she wouldn't be a burden to her family any more. For Leroy, he has loved her from a far, since he first meet her. To have a wife and children in this big house, he would feel truly blessed. He would wait, and maybe in time she would come to love him. Then letter comes, she only wants Friendship, she wants time to grieve, and hope he would understand. He knew when she gave the Dr her married name, that she wasn't married to him. He sets her free. Would they, or could memories from childhood unite. A beautiful story of hopes and dreams can they come again. Given ARC by Net Galley for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.

The Beloved Hope Chest by Amy Clipston is the fourth book in An Amish Heirloom Novel series. Mattie Fisher’s daughters have slowly uncovered clues to her secret as they delved into her hope chest. Mattie gathers Veronica, Rachel, and Emily and starts sharing the story that has she kept hidden for twenty-eight years. It takes her back to February of 1989 to a life she had before she met their father, Leroy. It is an emotional tale that brings back many memories and reminds her of a sad period in her life. Pull up a chair to Mattie Fisher’s table and listen to her story in The Beloved Hope Chest. The Beloved Hope Chest is a well-written novel that ties all the threads together from the previous three books. Readers find out how the items the daughters found in the hope chest fit into Mattie’s journey. The novel had a good pace, great characters, and a picturesque setting. I sat down to read The Beloved Hope Chest and was quickly drawn into the story. I did not stop reading until I finished the book (I was up quite late that night). I give The Beloved Hope Chest 5 out of 5 stars. Important issues addressed in The Beloved Hope Chest are love, faith, trusting God, forgiveness, power of prayer, and the importance of communication between couples. The Beloved Hope Chest is not a stand-alone novel. You need to read The Forgotten Recipe, The Courtship Basket, and The Cherished Quilt prior to The Beloved Hope Chest. It is the only way you will understand what is happening in this final book in An Amish Heirloom Novel series. While reading The Beloved Hope Chest, your emotions will be on a roller coaster. I found some parts of the story to be heartbreaking. The ending is touching. I provided only a brief summary of the book so I would not reveal any spoilers. I hope others will enjoy The Beloved Hope Chest as much as I did.