Heart Beachy is still single and she feels adrift. She's tired of being asked when she'll finally find a man of her own.  It's not as though she is idle.  She has plenty to do with taking care of her widowed father's house. She wants to be recognized for her own merits.  Maybe it's time for her to make her own way.  Perhaps she would have if Clayton Glick hadn't been taken on to be her father's apprentice... 

Clayton is smitten with Heart immediately but realizes he doesn't have anything to offer her. No matter, as an attraction develops anyway.  Heart's father, Levi, is a story unto himself.  A physical giant of a man and a gifted artist, he will surprise readers throughout the story. Add to the mix, a "fancy rat" named Spike and a litter of adorable and mischievous puppies who wins all their hearts.  

There is much to enjoy in AN AMISH CINDERELLA by Shelley Shepard Gray that readers will enjoy.  While there is a Cinderella theme (yes, there is even a piece of footwear) this is a beautifully crafted story about family.  The relationship between Heart and her father is complex and sensitively detailed. Of all the characters, Levi is perhaps the most insightful.  It is not often that two people can actually give each other exactly what they need. Can Heart and Clayton belong to this unique club?

For those who enjoy a wholesome and heartwarming story, AN AMISH CINDERELLA is that story.  It is a pleasure to read.  Highly recommended.