An Angel by Her Side is Ruth Reid's latest Amish novel. It is the third book in the Heaven on Earth series. It is the story of Katie Bender, a single Amish schoolteacher, and Seth Stultzman, an Amish man who is visiting family in crisis. A freak tornado wreaks havoc in the town of Hope Falls, and the two are thrust together during efforts to repair. Both Katie and Seth have had their hearts broken in the past, and are reluctant to open themselves up again.
What I found interesting in this story is the focus on good versus evil, with the angel Elias and his enemy Razzen. Also inspiring was the character of Seth's uncle Amos, who after the death of his wife has closed his heart to his faith and community. This is a good book, and it was easy to read quickly. If you are interested in reading the first two in the series (but you could just read An Angel by Her Side alone), they are titled The Promise of an Angel and Brush of Angel's Wings. Also included at the end of the book is a Reading Group Guide.
Disclosure: I received this book free from Booksneeze for my review.
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