The Reconciliation

Written by Susan Lantz Simpson

Narrated by Charlotte Loring

After running away to the city to experience life outside of her Amish community, Becky comes home to deal with the scandal she created and reconcile with herself.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dreamscape Media
• Release date: Nov 12, 2019
• ISBN: 9781666577839

Susan Lantz Simpson

Susan Lantz Simpson has been writing stories and poetry since the young age of six. Having received a degree in English from St. Mary's College of Maryland, she has taught students of all ages. In addition to teaching, she went on to receive her nursing degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. She enjoys writing inspirational stories of love and faith. The mother of two wonderful daughters, she currently resides in southern Maryland.

Reviews for The Reconciliation

[alekee_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the second book in this series, and yes, they can be read alone, there are some recurring characters here, and you will be quickly drawn into the story.When Becky Zook ran out and away from her baptism it was because of the “grass is always greener” and sadly such a lesson for her. We get to be with her as she returns to her community, and wonder as she does if she can go home again.This is a story of leaving childhood behind and embracing adulthood, and we see transformations in the for of love fellow man.Surprises happen here, and there are some sad happenings, along with welcoming new little ones into the fold.A don’t miss life lesson read.I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Zebra, and was not required to give a positive review.

[kevin shumway · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed the reading of this book, however the going back & forth more than a handful of times because one couldn’t make up her mind got annoying. Then all the sudden she had an change of heart and wa la, problem solved just as if there had never been one..

[kris_anderson-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The Reconciliation by Susan Lantz Simpson has us shivering during a cold January in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Rebecca “Becky” Zook is returning home after running away to New York City six months ago. Becky learned that her marriage to Vinny was not real after confiding in him that she was pregnant and then found his friends standing over his dead body. Thankfully, Becky’s parents welcome her home as does Bishop Lapp. Lena Troyer is a widow with two little girls and a third child on the way. Becky offers to help the overwhelmed woman and, in the process, obtains a dear friend as well as a new vocation. Atlee Stauffer offers to be Becky’s friend and be a kind, listening ear. He has noticed that her time away has changed Becky and he is drawn to her despite his family’s warning. Becky enjoys spending time with Atlee, but she feels unworthy of a good man. Atlee will need to slowly win Becky’s trust and convince her she is deserving of forgiveness and love. The Reconciliation is the third book in a series set in Southern Maryland by Susan Lantz Simpson (The Promise and The Mending). Becky Yoder was about to be baptized when she bolted and disappeared to New York City. Becky used to a flirtatious and fun young woman. Her experiences in the big city have changed her and she comes home a different woman. Becky feels she is unworthy of happiness and a good man after the trouble she caused her family. Atlee notices the change in Becky along with how she spends her time alone. He befriends her to help her and finds himself falling in love. Atlee needs to work past Becky’s defenses to show her that she merits grace and being loved. The Reconciliation is a sweet, heartwarming Amish romance. It shows people that we can be forgiven for our mistakes. We need to learn from our missteps and move forward. While The Reconciliation can be read as a standalone, I found it helpful to have read the other books in this series. I enjoyed the casual writing style which made The Reconciliation easy to read. There is kissing and hugging only in the story which makes it a nice, clean romance. The Reconciliation is a heartfelt Amish love story with good Christian morals and valuable life lessons.