Fiction Spotlight: An Amish Family Reunion
I am oh-so-happy to spotlight the newest release of my friend, Mary Ellis.
An Amish Family Reunion is delightful! Yes, I have a copy. Ha ha. That’s mean of me, isn’t it? : ) I’m laughing because I’m in the middle of it as I type this blog, and I do love the characters. I’ll admit that I haven’t read the previous books in this series … but I still completely understand what’s going on! (One mark of a good author.)
During a rumschpringe visit to Niagara Falls, Phoebe Miller meets Eli Riehl, a young man who charms her—and everyone else—with his exceptional storytelling ability. When Phoebe sketches scenes to illustrate one of his tales, Eli encourages her incredible talent, and together they embark on a lofty and unlikely business venture for two young Amish people—writing and illustrating a children’s book.
Eli’s kindness and appeal extend beyond his knack for words to reach inside Phoebe’s heart. But he is an only son with five sisters, and when his father suffers a heart attack, Eli gives up his writing to assume responsibility on the farm. Though willing to abandon his dream of becoming an author, he won’t give up his beloved Phoebe.
Can their love for a good story develop into something that lasts forever, or will Phoebe’s deep-seated fear of desertion stand in their way?
This book will be available Feb. 1, but of course you can pre-order it now. As for me, I think it’s time I go back and read the previous books in this series. : )
V~
p.s. – if you read Mary’s comment below, you’ll see that she’s giving away a copy of her book! Leave a comment and we’ll draw a name later in the week. I’ll post the winner’s name at the bottom of this blog, so check back or watch my facebook page for the announcement.

Oh you are such a tease. Lets see in 14 days it will be Feb. 1st, maybe I can wait. I know what I will do…..I will read a Vannetta Chapman book to hold me over. Have a good day Vannetta you sure are a hoot.
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Alecia, you made me smile. Thanks! And have a wonderful day yourself.
Vanetta, I tried to get in your Blog to sign up for mary Ellis” contest, but it wouldn’t let me without making a blog. I don’t want a blog of my own. And, it kept telling me my username or password was not good. Really, I thought I knew my own stuff. So decided to do it this way. Hope this don’t happen every time I want to ck. on you. Gotta find me some of your books also. Maxie Anderson (mac262@me.com)
Maxie, I’m so sorry WordPress was rude to you. It should NOT require you to have your own blog n order to leave a comment. CRAZINESS. I will speak to the blog-o-sphere and let them know we’re unhappy.
An Amish Family Reunion is in stock at CBD. Mine is on it’s way.
Thanks for letting us know, Debra. The link for Mary’s book at CBD is http://www.christianbook.com/an-amish-family-reunion/mary-ellis/9780736944878/pd/944878?product_redirect=1&Ntt=944878&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP and you can also read my full review there. : )
Sounds like a very good book, that’s another one for my list of books to read. I better hurry and finish the one i’m on.
Ha! I know that feeling, Jean. We need to start a reading hour in my house. Or maybe TWO reading hours. : )
I have already read this book and it is absolutely FANTASTIC, I guess I am also A tease, you don’t have to read the previous books to follow it, but reading the first in the series is just as fantastic as this one, I would suggest everyone to read the whole series you will love it, All of Mary Ellis’s books are wonderful, just like Vannetta’s , they both are very gifted, and I am so happy they share there gift with us
Thanks for the teasing information….I am now going to pre order
Geri Kelley
Gkkel@aol.com
It’s a good book, Geri. You will love it. : )
You are a hoot, Vannetta. Thanks so much for featuring me on your lovely blog! You do such an awesome job with blogging and especially face-booking (that is a word, isn’t it??) I stand in awe of your abilities! I’m glad you liked my characters. They were great fun to create. Isn’t it easier to modify the behavior of fictional people than real ones, such as our family members?? You would think I would have learned that by now. I can’t wait until you drop by my blog next month, prior to the release of A Perfect Square, your book 2 of the Shipshewana Mystery series. Folks, I was lucky enough to get a pre-release copy from the publisher, and this book is absolutely delightful. thanks again for featuring me, Vannetta!
Oh, you are right! Fictional families are MUCH easier than real families. But my family is perfect, so that isn’t a problem (hi, mom!). Thanks for stopping by, Mary! And I’m looking forward to visiting your blog …
You both are funny!!! 8)
Sounds like a great book..I can’t wait to read it!!
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I love Mary Ellis’ books and cant wait to get my hands on “An Amish Family Reunion” to read about everyone.
Oh so unfair can’t wait to get a copy of mary ellis newest book.
Sounds very interesting. Mary is a new author to me but I have seen her books and have them on my “Amazon” wishlist.
I actually know a lot of Amish people. I was born in Pennsylvania (Lewisburg) but we moved a year after I was born, so I don’t remember it. the Amish helped us move down here to Blanch, N.C. but a lot of them moved away so there aren’t much more around here.
Did you hear on the news about the Esh family that had an accident not long ago, well we knew the family pretty well. so it was sad to hear it.
I LOVE May Ellis’s books! I have read them all! I would love to win a copy of, “An Amish Family Reunion”. I know it will be another great read!
Blessings!
Judy
sweetpea.judy@yahoo.com
I meant Mary Ellis. Guess I got overly excited about the book giveaway!!
oh I can’t wait to read the new book. so wish I had it today, nothing better than covering up under a warm blanket with a good book, on these cold PA winter days.
Love you Amish books!!! I have the first 3 of the Miller family… Would LOVE to win the “new” one!!!
Your website is beautiful!!!!
I would LOVE to win this book, thanks for the great review and for the chance to win!
I would love to read this since you left me hanging!!!
i would love to read this since you left me hanging!
I am looking forward to reading Mary Ellis’ new book…….can’t wait…….babyruthmac16@yahoo.com
Wow, how awesome is this, I love your new website Mary, An Amish Family Reunion sounds SO good! I can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the chance to win! God Bless you Mary and Vannetta!
Dawn Searcy ~~~~~~Searcy4U@aol.com
I would love to read this new book. I am hoping to win a copy but if not I will purchase it! Barbara
I would love to win.
I have really enjoyed Mary Ellis books and would LOVE to win a copy of this one! The Plain people are really intriguing and I really enjoy reading stories based on their culture. Thanks for the opportunity to win a book!
I can’t wait to read it!!!
I would love the chance to win this book. I have never read any of her work and what a great way to start, with a free one.
Sounds like a great book.i would like to win, please enter me in the contest. I have read other books by Mary Ellis and would love to read this one as well. Thank you
Rose Goddard
rosiej1942@yahoo.com
Can’t wait to read this one.
I absolutely love Mary Ellis’ book, and I’ve read every one since A Widow’s Hope first appeared on the book store shelves. I was really sad when The Miller Family series ended. Kinda felt like I was losing my family. I Can not wait until this book releases!! However, I’d love to win a copy too, lol.
Sue Laitinen
I love Mary’s books! I would love a chance to win this one! Thank you for the giveaway!
Blessings
Michelle V
Thank you for the chance to win. I would love to read this!
can’t wait!
I have read some of Mary Ellis books there are great and so are u Vannetta,I woud love to win one of tho books,Thank
I’d love to win a copy; it is really hard to find Amish themed books in shops here in the UK
I would love to win a copy of this Book, your both such wonderful Authors.
Blessings
I love Mary’s books and can’t wait to read this next one in the series! Vannetta, now you will have to read all the rest
Sounds like a really good story! I love Amish romances, so good and clean and wholesome with a nice story! Love to win this!
Glad to have the name of a new Amish book author!
How exciting !! another new Amish Fiction to read !!!!
thanks so much for the chance to win !! have a blessed day..
I would love to win her latest book!! You amish authors make me so happy with all the excellent reads!!! Teresa
Would love to win a copy of this book ,I have not had the pleasure of reading any of her books yet .
I LOVE READING ABOUT THE AMISH.I CAN’T WAIT TO READ THIS BOOK.
I cant wait
I have read all of The Miller Family series
and The Wayne County series. A Marriage for Meghan was my fav. thanks for the great giveaway:)
Thank you Vannetta for turning me on to another Amish author!!!
Wow! I wanted to answer all these comments … but there’s SO MANY! lol. You all are amazing. we’ll pull a winner tomorrow, or FRIDAY. Friday for sure. That gives people plenty of time to check in. : )
I am obsessed with Amish fiction! I have not read any of your books as of yet however, so excited to find a new author who’s books await me. Next stop amazon!
Would love to win.
Would love to have it! I loved reading Falling to Pieces and a Marriage for Meghan. I love Mary’s writing style.
I really love to read the amish stories and if Vanetta says it is a good one then you know it must be, I hope to win in the drawing but otherwise will have to find it as Mary Ellis Book looks good to me too.
thanks for sharing Mary
Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com)
I would love to win this book-thanks! walters@centurylink.net
Mine is on it’s way but I would still love to win a copy.
can’t wait to see if i win but i’ll be reading whether i win or buy it!
It sounds like such a interesting book! I would love to win a copy, thank you for the opportunity!
What a great sounding book. Would love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance.
~Sandy~
love you’re Books.I would Love to win a Coby
Sounds like a wonderful book! Am eager for it to be available for purchase!!
However winning a copy would be fantastic!
Please enter me in the drawing!
Allyson L
I love your books so much and really looking forward to a reunion. I now have my daughter in San Francisco and niece in Tampa hooked as well. They won’t even wait for me to send mine along. They prebuy!!!! Thanks for such joyous reading
Winning a copy would be really fun
Just finished ready a book in the Miller family series by Mary Ellis. Loved it and anxious to read more of her work.
Thanx for the review, Vannetta! Looking forward to finding all of Mary Ellie’s books. I really enjoy Amish fiction. I can see my Amish neihbors in the characters.
I have been reading these Amish fiction books for a couple of years now and I am simply smitten!! I also have some Amish friends and I can see their life in the books. I love the lifestyle and the dress. Thank you for writing Amish fiction.
I love Mary Ellis’ writing and would love to win her book. I just finished your book, Vannetta, “Falling to Pieces”! It was wonderful! I loved the mystery and the character development. Thanks for the awesome read!!
Vanetta, I loved the review you gave on Mary Ellis’s new book. You made it sound very interesting. I have a list of her books off of Amazon that I read some about, but never got to the Library to find them yet. But would love to win this new one. Thanks for the chance. Also, just friended you, so will be looking for some of yours. Thanks! Hope I get licky and win!
this sounds like a great book, all Amish books are wonderful to me….
Mardi Moye
mardisgators@verizon.net
Would love to read this book. I have read your other books, they are great. I very much enjoy reading Amish stories.
I must be getting old….I can’t remember if I entered or not. I do love Amish fiction and would love a chance to win a copy.
Can’t wait to read this book. Thanks for the chance to win!
Can’t wait to read it
Thanks for the heads up Vanetta! I can’t wait to add another Amish series to mt library.:)
I love Amish books and your new website is appealing.
Sounds like another amazing book ! I can’t get enough…Thanks for sharing all these GREAT Authors and their books ! Can’t wait to read it ..
I put all of her books on my wishlist for my book club. I know that with you recommending her that her books will be good. Thanks! Melissa L.
Looking forward to reading it, hope I win it.
I have read several of Mary’s books and love them, and I recently read one of yours. Congratulations! Great book! I’d love a chance to win a copy of An Amish Family Reunion. Thank you for offering a giveaway!
I’ve read many of the Mary Ellis books and love them all!!! I am a huge fan of Amish fiction! I even took a trip to Lancaster, PA and am looking forward to visiting the Amish communities in Ohio soon. Live in Indiana and have been north to Nappannee and Shipshewana. Would LOVE to win a copy of An Amish Family Reunion! Thanks so much!
Luv to read Amish books.Now just if I can win this.
Would love to win this, love the amish books soo much!!
I love book give a ways. I also love Mary Ellis books. Vannetta you ain’t no slouch yourself.
I read so much I am book poor. I read a book in 2 days. Me and Amazon are on first name basis. LOL Keep up the good writing girls.
I would really love to win a copy of the book. My husband always knows what is on my wish-list….more Amish fiction to enjoy. He wondered why I was always reading and then he started reading and is hooked too, though I find a more comfortable seat, if you know what I mean.
i have never read mary ellis’ books . she is now on my list.
I just joined this group on Facebook and have not heard about Mary Ellis till now. Thank you for introducing me to yet another Amish Fiction writer. I can’t get enough! I’m on my way to Amazon to search for her books for my Kindle. I started reading Amish Fiction about 7 years ago while traveling the US of A in a motorhome and haven’t had time for anything else except the Bible! We have visited several Amish communities in our travels and have felt a warm welcome at everyone. I even had the opportunity to make homemade applesauce a few years back while in PA. Her husband was doing some cabinet work in our motorhome and she invited me to help (if I wanted) to make applesauce. What fun it was. A memory I’ll always remember. Of course she insisted that I take two jars when we left. Absolutely the best applesauce I’ve ever had! Sorry, didn’t mean to write a book – hehehe.
I saw your post and read it and loved it. What a thrill to be able to actually make applesauce with the Amish. I love reading about them and know you made a wonderful memory that day. You will enjoy reading Mary Ellis, she is a great author. Enjoy reading her and have a great winter. Snowy and cold here in Indianapolis IN.
I love reading Mary Ellis’s books.
Thanks for a chance to win.
I have it on my wish list on my Kindle. Which, by the way, is filled with amish fiction; may which are Mary Ellis books.
TERESA SHEROKE is the winner of the copy of Mary Ellis’ new book. Teresa, email me at Vannettachapman@gmail.com with your mailing address and we.ll get that in the mail to you. Thanks everyone for commenting!
Congrats Teresa…Happy reading
Geri Kelley
Congratulations!!!
congratulations Theresa, happy reading
Wow I can’t believe I won! Thank you so much! I can’t wait to read it!
Teresa
Congratulations to you Teresa. Enjoy!
Congrats Teresa! I know you will enjoy the book even though I haven’t read it yet. Mary’s books are always oh so good!
Glad you won, Teresa.
Know you will enjoy reading this book.
Congrats Teresa, you are a lucky woman today..
Just preordered my copy for my kindle, but if my name is drawn, I can take it and add it to our new library at church for the older ladies that like to read. I always share my hardcopy books,
Love your books, shared
Thanks everyone for playing along. I spotlight fiction every Tuesday … and occasionally folks give away a copy. What’s nice is to have a conversation about good things to read. I appreciate your comments and your taking the time to stop by.
I love Amish books I hope this puts me in the contest to win. God Bless you all.
i love amish books i feel so peaceful reading them wished i would of found them years ago
This might sound crazy because I’M a man but I love your book’s me and my sister reads them all the time. It would be soooo cool for me to have a chance to win one of your book your my favorite auther. I can’t believe it. I never win anything not even a bible from church If I do win I’m going to be the most happiest man in the world I hope this is how to entered the contest.???
This is so exciting, I would love to win a copy of An Amish Family Reunion. I am always looking for new types of books to read and this one sounds like if could make for great reading.
This contest is over, but I have new contests most Tuesdays … just watch the blog or sign up to receive the blog in your email box. There’s a sign up button on the right column. Thanks for comments!
An autographed copy of An Amish Family Reunion? Wunderbar <3. What a lovely, restful read
I WANT TO BE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE THAT CAN SAY I WAS A VERY LUCKY PERSON WHO HAS WON A BOOK.
I HAVE READ MARY’S BOOKS AN I WANT TO ADD THIS TO THE LIST OF ALL THOSE THAT I HAVE READ. WILL KEEP TRYING TO WIN AN SOME DAY I WILL. THANK YOU FOR THE CHANCE.
This give-away is closed, but if you’ll scroll to the top of the blog, there’s a new give-away this week! : )