Building a Future: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance, (Paperback)

In this next installment of Amy Clipston's Amish Legacy Series, called Building a Future, we find Michelle Lantz hoping for a proposal from her very skittish boyfriend of over a year, Korey Bontrager. Korey always seems to have a chip on his shoulder ....ever since his Mom passed away and his father remarried. It's as if since he's not happy, no one else can be happy, too. Korey's older brother, Tyler, seems to have no problem having meaningful conversations with Michelle and soon finds himself falling for her (and the feeling might be mutual !!), but knows this could just lead to trouble. Tyler doesn't like the way Korey takes Michelle for granted and keeps trying to take Korey to task about his actions. By the end of the story both Michelle and Korey learn several things about themselves and their relationship .....and how thing will end up for them as they head into the future.

Family and relationships are very important to most people. Michelle and Tyler care for each other but neither lets the other know because of hurting family members and close friends. Michelle has been dating Tyler's younger brother Korey for over a year and is expecting him to propose any day. Tyler has started seeing Michelle's best friend Charity although his heart is not fully engaged. Tricky stuff to maneuver when family and friends are involved. Lots of prayer is lifted up for clear answers but God's timing is always best. All of these characters won my heart and I enjoyed getting to know them. I just wanted to jump in and tell them what to do. I wanted God's best for them but I got frustrated a time or two with their hesitancy. This was an enjoyable and fast read for me. I highly recommend this book, especially to those that love reading stories about the Amish. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author but was not required to write a review positive or otherwise.