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The Amish Matchmaker #1
A Match for Addy
In Search of True Love
Spinster Addy Coblentz fears she'll never marry. So her parents hire the new matchmaker who's moved to their Amish community of Seven Poplars. But Addy doesn't just want a match. She wants love. While some of her potential suitors are perfectly fine, only one man catches her eye. Gideon Esch is everything Addy's looking for: strong, kind—and handsome. But he's only a poor hired hand who can never give her family the stability they want. With her future happiness at stake, will Addy follow the rules…or follow her heart?
THE AMISH MATCHMAKER: Bringing love to Seven Poplars—one couple at a time!
Spinster Addy Coblentz fears she'll never marry. So her parents hire the new matchmaker who's moved to their Amish community of Seven Poplars. But Addy doesn't just want a match. She wants love. While some of her potential suitors are perfectly fine, only one man catches her eye. Gideon Esch is everything Addy's looking for: strong, kind—and handsome. But he's only a poor hired hand who can never give her family the stability they want. With her future happiness at stake, will Addy follow the rules…or follow her heart?
THE AMISH MATCHMAKER: Bringing love to Seven Poplars—one couple at a time!
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First published January 20, 2015
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May 21, 2019
This was an interesting read. It ends on a very satisfying note. On one hand, we get to see what appears to be an insider’s view of the Amish heritage and learn how they do certain things. This is one of the most interesting aspects of this book.
But on the other hand:
Dorcas or as we soon find out, Addy seems to be according to her parents, in desperate need of a husband. Especially one well off enough to take care of them in their old age. Now Addy is supposed to be a plain, Plain girl and she is almost 30. (Yes, I meant to type the word ‘plain’ twice since the Amish are sometimes called the Plain People). Addy is constantly being reminded by her mother that she needs a husband and that she owes it to her parents to do so as soon as possible, that Addy is being too picky. I suppose the mother means well in her own way, but as I am a non-Plain woman, it struck me as a non-Amish way to be (at least looking at it from the point of view from the other Amish and Mennonite books I have read).
Right off the bat, Addy meets up with the handsome Gideon who happens to be the local matchmaker’s hired hand. This was not the best of circumstance in which to meet!
Now Gideon just really rubbed me the wrong way – if this were not a book about the Amish, I think I could have expected him to be a player just strutting his stuff all of the time, waiting for the women to fall down at his feet! This is how he acted. One minute he is preening for Addy, wetting down his shirt and hair and singing – loudly. I was waiting for him to strip out of his shirt and flex his manly muscles at her and then do a dance! He is actually ticked at Addy because she was ignoring him while talking to another man and the next minute he claims that he thinks of her as ‘another sister’. Why does Gideon, who in his 30’s, keep thinking of the men and women he frolics with as boys and girls? I couldn’t seem to wrap my head around that. I understand the Amish are not worldly – but Gideon seems to be more so than most others are and I would have expected him to act more like an adult.
I had to keep reminding myself as I was reading this book, that this was about the Amish or I really would have been annoyed as to how this story spun out. These two thirty-something’s act like schoolyard children and I eventually wanted to give up on the book. However, I did not because I really wanted to see if Gideon finally steps up to bat, so to speak and admits to his true feelings. The last 20% of the book makes everything come together and makes you appreciate the story more.
The writing is good, the romance aspect is a little frustrating and the story is a little repetitive, but the lessons a reader will learn in pride goeth before a fall, makes up for some of the flaws. I ended up enjoying this book more than I thought I would.
ARC supplied by the publisher.
But on the other hand:
Dorcas or as we soon find out, Addy seems to be according to her parents, in desperate need of a husband. Especially one well off enough to take care of them in their old age. Now Addy is supposed to be a plain, Plain girl and she is almost 30. (Yes, I meant to type the word ‘plain’ twice since the Amish are sometimes called the Plain People). Addy is constantly being reminded by her mother that she needs a husband and that she owes it to her parents to do so as soon as possible, that Addy is being too picky. I suppose the mother means well in her own way, but as I am a non-Plain woman, it struck me as a non-Amish way to be (at least looking at it from the point of view from the other Amish and Mennonite books I have read).
Right off the bat, Addy meets up with the handsome Gideon who happens to be the local matchmaker’s hired hand. This was not the best of circumstance in which to meet!
Now Gideon just really rubbed me the wrong way – if this were not a book about the Amish, I think I could have expected him to be a player just strutting his stuff all of the time, waiting for the women to fall down at his feet! This is how he acted. One minute he is preening for Addy, wetting down his shirt and hair and singing – loudly. I was waiting for him to strip out of his shirt and flex his manly muscles at her and then do a dance! He is actually ticked at Addy because she was ignoring him while talking to another man and the next minute he claims that he thinks of her as ‘another sister’. Why does Gideon, who in his 30’s, keep thinking of the men and women he frolics with as boys and girls? I couldn’t seem to wrap my head around that. I understand the Amish are not worldly – but Gideon seems to be more so than most others are and I would have expected him to act more like an adult.
I had to keep reminding myself as I was reading this book, that this was about the Amish or I really would have been annoyed as to how this story spun out. These two thirty-something’s act like schoolyard children and I eventually wanted to give up on the book. However, I did not because I really wanted to see if Gideon finally steps up to bat, so to speak and admits to his true feelings. The last 20% of the book makes everything come together and makes you appreciate the story more.
The writing is good, the romance aspect is a little frustrating and the story is a little repetitive, but the lessons a reader will learn in pride goeth before a fall, makes up for some of the flaws. I ended up enjoying this book more than I thought I would.
ARC supplied by the publisher.
September 13, 2021
I liked the twists in this book. While Addy wants her own family, she is horrified that her parents hired the matchmaker to help her, especially when she is attracted to newcomer Gideon. She has lots of people giving her advice and trying to refine her rougher edges. I had a hard time with her mother who is sharp and seems to be acting in self-interest when she insists Addy marry for wealth so they will be taken care of in their old age. Gideon's thoughts are funny as he doesn't think he's ready to settle down or find a bride... until Addy slowly gets under his skin. They are sweet and fun together, even in their hard moments. A well-rounded story with a nice ending.
(Thank you to Harlequin and Love Inspired Books for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review)
(Thank you to Harlequin and Love Inspired Books for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review)
July 25, 2018
A Match For Addy by Emma Miller
I give this Book 5/5 Stars.
I dearly love this book. It is so good. It is a Amish Light Romance Book. I love Emma Miller's Books. She is a very good Author. I have read most of her books.
I highly recommend this book.
Happy Reading
I give this Book 5/5 Stars.
I dearly love this book. It is so good. It is a Amish Light Romance Book. I love Emma Miller's Books. She is a very good Author. I have read most of her books.
I highly recommend this book.
Happy Reading
January 16, 2015
I found this story delightful, so realistic and a real page-turner. Welcome to Amish country and we meet an Amish Professional Matchmaker. Never knew they had anyone with that job, but makes perfect sense with some of the problems that are present in the children.
When Dorcus takes a job with Sara she is just taking a job, though she knows what Sara does. She meets the current people who are residing at Sara’s and one catches her eye, Gideon, but he is just a hired man.
I kind of shuttered when Dorcus, now know as Addy, compliments of Gideon, comes across as looking for a man with money and land. Gideon will never due, he will always be a hired man, and she has to take care of her parents.
Come and really meet Addy, now almost 30 years old, and really starting to bloom. Meet her over bearing parents; at least I felt they were. Go to singings and gatherings, and even the fair, and live a little dangerously.
Gideon is just following his parent’s wishes and has no desire to find a wife; he is just having a rather good time. Loved his bantering or could be arguing with Addy, they will really make you smile, and laugh. Picture Addy as she has an accident, sad yes, and she could have gotten hurt, but still funny!
Emma Miller has done it again, and I loved this book, and want more! I can see the potential for lots of great stories using a Matchmaker, such a wonderful idea!!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Love Inspired, and was not required to give a positive review.
When Dorcus takes a job with Sara she is just taking a job, though she knows what Sara does. She meets the current people who are residing at Sara’s and one catches her eye, Gideon, but he is just a hired man.
I kind of shuttered when Dorcus, now know as Addy, compliments of Gideon, comes across as looking for a man with money and land. Gideon will never due, he will always be a hired man, and she has to take care of her parents.
Come and really meet Addy, now almost 30 years old, and really starting to bloom. Meet her over bearing parents; at least I felt they were. Go to singings and gatherings, and even the fair, and live a little dangerously.
Gideon is just following his parent’s wishes and has no desire to find a wife; he is just having a rather good time. Loved his bantering or could be arguing with Addy, they will really make you smile, and laugh. Picture Addy as she has an accident, sad yes, and she could have gotten hurt, but still funny!
Emma Miller has done it again, and I loved this book, and want more! I can see the potential for lots of great stories using a Matchmaker, such a wonderful idea!!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Love Inspired, and was not required to give a positive review.
February 3, 2015
A compelling character-driven story. Addy and Gideon are polar opposites. They come from completely different backgrounds. Their family situations have contributed greatly to the adults they have become. Addy is all prickly and defensive and cautious. She battles with feelings of self-worth. Gideon is gregarious, easy-going and open. He's never known a stranger and is used to being the center of attention. The striking thing about these two is that they both struggle with pride, though they come by it from opposite ends of the spectrum. A fascinating love story that gives you something to ponder over as well.
July 12, 2019
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Dorcas has gotten a job at her cousin Sara’s place. Sara is a matchmaker that regularly has “clients” working for her or with her in her garden and her home. When she meets Gideon, a strong-looking, strapping fellow, she swoons, but doesn’t get the impression that he feels the same about her. There is also Ellie; a little person who has come on to Sara’s staff for the same reason as Gideon and Dorcas. Dorcas begins going by Addy after Gideon asks if she has a middle name, which turns out to be Adelaide; Addy was born as a suggestion of Gideon’s.
Pg 65 had me thinking something that usually comes up when I’m reading a young adult book which is either written in the world that a movie takes place in, or is a book comprised of two episodes put to text. That something is: the cardinal sin of mentioning a song being sung, but neglecting to mention lyrics or — at the very least — a title. Not sure why authors think this is an okay way to write about songs being sung. Pg 79 as well.
Come pg 132, I thought Gideon was a complete prick. At the ‘singing’, he and the other males actually start discussing the fate of Addy and how she will return home after the singles event. One boy speaks about her as if she were a complete inconvenience. Gideon speaks of her like it were merely worth noting that she was a female. Discussing her fate as if she had no right to make her own decision. Shameful, ridiculous, sexist, irrelevant that this is an Amish story.
I really tried to like Addy’s ‘mam’, but on pg 155, she seemed to me to be an opportunistic witch that didn’t care if Addy was happy; just wanted her to marry someone that would do her and Addy’s Father well in their retirement. Also, turning up here nose at Gideon when she has no proof that anything is even going between him and Addy, and all the while harassing Addy as if Gideon were some peasant meant to be spat on, made ‘mam’ go from witch to, well, something that rhymes with ‘witch.’ That is an unrealistic expectation and shouldn’t be allowed anywhere as a practice. Gender irrelevant; someone needs to put this particular human in her place.
I lost respect for Addy’s ‘dat’ on the very next page; expecting Addy to apologize to her mother when it was her mother who’d been the one whom was completely unreasonable and was basically harassing Addy. Addy hadn’t even said a word about it, and (not sorry that I’m not sorry) her ‘mam’ deserves to be ignored if her expectations are to continue being selfish.
Come page 179, I wasn’t making any progress with wanting to like Addy’s parents. Her mother, being opportunistic again, sees the coming fair as an opportunity to snag a husband for her daughter. On page 181, I realized I never would like her mother. Her nose is far too high in the air; and I get that Martha (Mam’s name) tends to make the decisions, but the fact that Reuben (dats name) seemingly agrees with his wife’s desire to have her daughter ‘marry up’ despite her lack of interest to do so just makes me dislike him more as well.
This book definitely comes with surprises. I like how the author wasn’t afraid at all to not only have a character whom is a little person, as well as two with Down Syndrome. Ambitious and yet completely natural.
I’m not sure why Miller kept using a certain way of saying something repeatedly; if so and so did this or saw that, or knew this or thought that (etc), they didn’t make it known. Not exactly a bad thing, but I was always taught you shouldn’t be repetitive in writing...
Pg 184: Gideon asks Addy to join him for a sundae; she says yes, but doesn’t get one because he gives it to some married girl. How is anyone supposed to know you’re into them if you exclude them from stuff?
When I got to the end of the book, I couldn’t help but feel a mixture of approval and slight disappointment for how this was written. In one way, I cannot see how Addy fell for Gideon. I mean, she figures out that he discussed her fate at the singing with several others; and he excludes her from the two sundaes and gives the other one to some married girl.
Admittedly, the sundae (perhaps) isn’t that big of a deal, but (perhaps) it also is in the way that you just do not exclude someone that you’re hanging around. The singing issue? Bigger. I did like this book a lot, and found a lot of characters very likable (not to mention my love/hate relationship with Addy’s parents); but I would’ve confronted Gideon about these things before ever accepting his marriage proposal. Again, not necessarily the sundae (she did, somewhat, confront him about that), but definitely the conversation at the singing regarding her ‘fate.’ I still would see them ending up together even if Miller had written in that she confronted him about it, though.
I will give this two stars. It loses two for Addy not confronting him about more than the sundae and for the missing song lyrics at the singing (ironic). I want to give it a star back for the likable and dislikable characters, but I feel like Addy/Dorcas should have really had more respect for herself.
Dorcas has gotten a job at her cousin Sara’s place. Sara is a matchmaker that regularly has “clients” working for her or with her in her garden and her home. When she meets Gideon, a strong-looking, strapping fellow, she swoons, but doesn’t get the impression that he feels the same about her. There is also Ellie; a little person who has come on to Sara’s staff for the same reason as Gideon and Dorcas. Dorcas begins going by Addy after Gideon asks if she has a middle name, which turns out to be Adelaide; Addy was born as a suggestion of Gideon’s.
Pg 65 had me thinking something that usually comes up when I’m reading a young adult book which is either written in the world that a movie takes place in, or is a book comprised of two episodes put to text. That something is: the cardinal sin of mentioning a song being sung, but neglecting to mention lyrics or — at the very least — a title. Not sure why authors think this is an okay way to write about songs being sung. Pg 79 as well.
Come pg 132, I thought Gideon was a complete prick. At the ‘singing’, he and the other males actually start discussing the fate of Addy and how she will return home after the singles event. One boy speaks about her as if she were a complete inconvenience. Gideon speaks of her like it were merely worth noting that she was a female. Discussing her fate as if she had no right to make her own decision. Shameful, ridiculous, sexist, irrelevant that this is an Amish story.
I really tried to like Addy’s ‘mam’, but on pg 155, she seemed to me to be an opportunistic witch that didn’t care if Addy was happy; just wanted her to marry someone that would do her and Addy’s Father well in their retirement. Also, turning up here nose at Gideon when she has no proof that anything is even going between him and Addy, and all the while harassing Addy as if Gideon were some peasant meant to be spat on, made ‘mam’ go from witch to, well, something that rhymes with ‘witch.’ That is an unrealistic expectation and shouldn’t be allowed anywhere as a practice. Gender irrelevant; someone needs to put this particular human in her place.
I lost respect for Addy’s ‘dat’ on the very next page; expecting Addy to apologize to her mother when it was her mother who’d been the one whom was completely unreasonable and was basically harassing Addy. Addy hadn’t even said a word about it, and (not sorry that I’m not sorry) her ‘mam’ deserves to be ignored if her expectations are to continue being selfish.
Come page 179, I wasn’t making any progress with wanting to like Addy’s parents. Her mother, being opportunistic again, sees the coming fair as an opportunity to snag a husband for her daughter. On page 181, I realized I never would like her mother. Her nose is far too high in the air; and I get that Martha (Mam’s name) tends to make the decisions, but the fact that Reuben (dats name) seemingly agrees with his wife’s desire to have her daughter ‘marry up’ despite her lack of interest to do so just makes me dislike him more as well.
This book definitely comes with surprises. I like how the author wasn’t afraid at all to not only have a character whom is a little person, as well as two with Down Syndrome. Ambitious and yet completely natural.
I’m not sure why Miller kept using a certain way of saying something repeatedly; if so and so did this or saw that, or knew this or thought that (etc), they didn’t make it known. Not exactly a bad thing, but I was always taught you shouldn’t be repetitive in writing...
Pg 184: Gideon asks Addy to join him for a sundae; she says yes, but doesn’t get one because he gives it to some married girl. How is anyone supposed to know you’re into them if you exclude them from stuff?
When I got to the end of the book, I couldn’t help but feel a mixture of approval and slight disappointment for how this was written. In one way, I cannot see how Addy fell for Gideon. I mean, she figures out that he discussed her fate at the singing with several others; and he excludes her from the two sundaes and gives the other one to some married girl.
Admittedly, the sundae (perhaps) isn’t that big of a deal, but (perhaps) it also is in the way that you just do not exclude someone that you’re hanging around. The singing issue? Bigger. I did like this book a lot, and found a lot of characters very likable (not to mention my love/hate relationship with Addy’s parents); but I would’ve confronted Gideon about these things before ever accepting his marriage proposal. Again, not necessarily the sundae (she did, somewhat, confront him about that), but definitely the conversation at the singing regarding her ‘fate.’ I still would see them ending up together even if Miller had written in that she confronted him about it, though.
I will give this two stars. It loses two for Addy not confronting him about more than the sundae and for the missing song lyrics at the singing (ironic). I want to give it a star back for the likable and dislikable characters, but I feel like Addy/Dorcas should have really had more respect for herself.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 4, 2021
This first book in the series can stand alone and reading order in the series isn't too important. The series tie-in is Sara, the matchmaker.
This is a pleasant enough story but not overly exciting nor is there a lot of tension. The middle drags a little. Likewise it is mostly predictable. The twist isn't that surprising.
Addy is a young woman, almost 30, who has always held herself back by her own self-deprecation. She can't imagine being popular, especially not with men, and this has always been a self-fulfilling prophecy. Until now. Gideon has no lack of confidence.
EM avoids open criticism of Amish ways. Her description of some of the older more conservative people is unflattering, but while Amish beliefs might reinforce such attitudes, those attitudes are not unique to the Amish. There are indications that women are to be subservient to the point of having no brain at all. Circumstances show that some women are implicitly the leaders in their homes. Even so, daughters are held in subservience which to the Englisher seems cruel.
Mature themes: not really. There is no sex or violence and the main characters avoid alcohol.
This is a pleasant enough story but not overly exciting nor is there a lot of tension. The middle drags a little. Likewise it is mostly predictable. The twist isn't that surprising.
Addy is a young woman, almost 30, who has always held herself back by her own self-deprecation. She can't imagine being popular, especially not with men, and this has always been a self-fulfilling prophecy. Until now. Gideon has no lack of confidence.
EM avoids open criticism of Amish ways. Her description of some of the older more conservative people is unflattering, but while Amish beliefs might reinforce such attitudes, those attitudes are not unique to the Amish. There are indications that women are to be subservient to the point of having no brain at all. Circumstances show that some women are implicitly the leaders in their homes. Even so, daughters are held in subservience which to the Englisher seems cruel.
Mature themes: not really. There is no sex or violence and the main characters avoid alcohol.
January 30, 2023
This is the first book in The Amish Matchmaker Series by Emma Miller. I enjoyed the story it was a cute love story. I enjoyed Emma Millers series Hannah's Daughters better though. But i will continue this series. Dorcas/Addy was always overlooked by the young men in her community She always watched as her cousins went courting and found husbands. Her parents were picky and bossy as to whom she should marry. I am glad she puts them in their place. Gideon the hired hand at the place Addy works is handsome and single. Sara is the matchmaker and she tried to find Addy a few men but lets just say she had her eyes on someone else. Good read.
February 3, 2018
Spinster Addy Coblentz fears she'll never marry. So her parents hire the new matchmaker who's moved to their Amish community of Seven Poplars. But Addy doesn't just want a match. She wants love. While some of her potential suitors are perfectly fine, only one man catches her eye. Gideon Esch is everything Addy's looking for: strong, kind—and handsome. But he's only a poor hired hand who can never give her family the stability they want. With her future happiness at stake, will Addy follow the rules…or follow her heart?
September 16, 2017
3.5 if I could give halves. I quite liked that Addy was a little older (in her opinion a LOT older) than most of the heroines in Amish novels, it was nice seeing someone closer to my age instead of a teenager/early 20s girl. I think we all knew who she was going to end up with in the end, but it was interesting to see how they got there. I enjoyed reading about Ellie too, I was hoping to find out more about her but was sadly disappointed. (Her parents drove me a little batty though).
March 16, 2021
I reall enjoyed this book.It was about Addy Coblentz who fears she will never be married.Her parents hire a matchmaker to help her.The match maker is Sara Yoder who she goes to work for while Sara looks for a match for her.She meets Gideon Esch who is a handyman for Sara.She enjoys working for Sara and ,meeting many new people as well as men who are looking for a mate.So give it a try and see if she finds a mate.
May 8, 2021
Maybe more like a two and a half two and three quarters. It was too many of the same old, same old in one story. The worst being plain, smart girls get the best men, oh and beautiful girls not smart, resourceful or nice.
August 8, 2022
Life change
Wonderful coming of age story for Dorcas whose overbearing mother makes little possible. Gideon's secret does not derail their chance at happiness, but it does affect her who!e family.
Wonderful coming of age story for Dorcas whose overbearing mother makes little possible. Gideon's secret does not derail their chance at happiness, but it does affect her who!e family.
July 30, 2017
Loved this
October 30, 2018
A great story. It was very well written and believable, as well as emotional. I could imagine how hard it must have been for Addy. Definitely plan on reading more in this series.
April 30, 2020
This book made me want to read the entire series.
February 21, 2021
Clean read, Amish Romance. If you like when the awkward gal gets the guy...
February 6, 2023
lovely characters
June 21, 2023
First book by this author but definitely not my last. I look forward to reading the rest of this series and other books by this author.
July 20, 2023
I don't understand reviewers. They give four stars but bash the book and hate on the characters. I'm sorry, but if you don't like it? Rate it accordingly. As for me? A four star means I'm pretty impressed with the story/writing.
This book was really good, IMHO, because it's different than the rest of the cookie-cutter Amish stories about the same heroines (good, kind, industrious, hopeful, godly) and heroes (gruff, good, industrious, hopeful, godly). In this story, we have Dorcas/Addy the clutzy social outcast with an overbearing mother, and Gideon, the handsome-and-he-knows-it arrogant one who can't quite stand it when Addy doesn't fall at his feet... unless she's tripping, breaking thru a stile and getting her dress snagged up, or something equally as unexpected.
People said they didn't like the overbearing parents, but as someone who was utterly C.O.N.T.R.O.L.L.E.D. by her mother, I had no problem with Addy's mom. She was tame as heck, based from my experiences. They didn't make her do anything at all, which... why exactly is the overbearing mother a problem, then?
The story was cute. I would've liked it a LOT better if 1) Miller had just named her character ONE NAME and got it over with, instead of making a huge non-drama over a name - wouldn't people have just shortened it to 'Dorrie', anyhow? and 2) Gideon didn't turn out to be rich as Midas, and heir to a sausage kingdom. Gah.
Still... the story was sweet. Sweet enough that I'm keeping this one. Sweet enough to give four stars. The writing, the diversity in characterization, the fun mishaps, the black (!?) Amish matchmaker with her 'little person' helper... both of whom can't seem to manage a household without hiring Addy...? Okay, that's weird, too...
Nope. I'm taking a star. It had some issues, after all, it appears... but I'm still keeping it.
This book was really good, IMHO, because it's different than the rest of the cookie-cutter Amish stories about the same heroines (good, kind, industrious, hopeful, godly) and heroes (gruff, good, industrious, hopeful, godly). In this story, we have Dorcas/Addy the clutzy social outcast with an overbearing mother, and Gideon, the handsome-and-he-knows-it arrogant one who can't quite stand it when Addy doesn't fall at his feet... unless she's tripping, breaking thru a stile and getting her dress snagged up, or something equally as unexpected.
People said they didn't like the overbearing parents, but as someone who was utterly C.O.N.T.R.O.L.L.E.D. by her mother, I had no problem with Addy's mom. She was tame as heck, based from my experiences. They didn't make her do anything at all, which... why exactly is the overbearing mother a problem, then?
The story was cute. I would've liked it a LOT better if 1) Miller had just named her character ONE NAME and got it over with, instead of making a huge non-drama over a name - wouldn't people have just shortened it to 'Dorrie', anyhow? and 2) Gideon didn't turn out to be rich as Midas, and heir to a sausage kingdom. Gah.
Still... the story was sweet. Sweet enough that I'm keeping this one. Sweet enough to give four stars. The writing, the diversity in characterization, the fun mishaps, the black (!?) Amish matchmaker with her 'little person' helper... both of whom can't seem to manage a household without hiring Addy...? Okay, that's weird, too...
Nope. I'm taking a star. It had some issues, after all, it appears... but I'm still keeping it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 5, 2016
A Match for Addy (The Amish Matchmaker #1)by Emma Miller
In Search of True Love
Spinster Addy Coblentz fears she'll never marry. So her parents hire the new matchmaker who's moved to their Amish community of Seven Poplars. But Addy doesn't just want a match. She wants love. While some of her potential suitors are perfectly fine, only one man catches her eye. Gideon Esch is everything Addy's looking for: strong, kind—and handsome. But he's only a poor hired hand who can never give her family the stability they want. With her future happiness at stake, will Addy follow the rules…or follow her heart?
THE AMISH MATCHMAKER: Bringing love to Seven Poplars—one couple at a time!
Addy doesn't just want a match. She wants what?
how did Dorcas Coblentz and Gideon Esch meet?
what does Gideon call Dorcas?
Dorcas job on Sara Yoder's farm is ?
Gideon said to Dorcas "Was in der welt?" what does this mean in English?
will Addy follow the rules or follow her heart?
who is your favorite character in this story?
And why?
A Match for Addy (The Amish Matchmaker #1)
by Emma Miller is a wonderful well written 5 stars book.
I highly recommend reading A Match for Addy (The Amish Matchmaker #1)
by Emma Miller.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Emma Miller.
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Plain Killing
In Search of True Love
Spinster Addy Coblentz fears she'll never marry. So her parents hire the new matchmaker who's moved to their Amish community of Seven Poplars. But Addy doesn't just want a match. She wants love. While some of her potential suitors are perfectly fine, only one man catches her eye. Gideon Esch is everything Addy's looking for: strong, kind—and handsome. But he's only a poor hired hand who can never give her family the stability they want. With her future happiness at stake, will Addy follow the rules…or follow her heart?
THE AMISH MATCHMAKER: Bringing love to Seven Poplars—one couple at a time!
Addy doesn't just want a match. She wants what?
how did Dorcas Coblentz and Gideon Esch meet?
what does Gideon call Dorcas?
Dorcas job on Sara Yoder's farm is ?
Gideon said to Dorcas "Was in der welt?" what does this mean in English?
will Addy follow the rules or follow her heart?
who is your favorite character in this story?
And why?
A Match for Addy (The Amish Matchmaker #1)
by Emma Miller is a wonderful well written 5 stars book.
I highly recommend reading A Match for Addy (The Amish Matchmaker #1)
by Emma Miller.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Emma Miller.
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March 2, 2017
This is a nice, lively story of a young woman in an Amish community. Her name is Dorcas but her second name is Addy and that's what newcomer Gideon calls her. Addy hasn't had luck pairing off - maybe because her family is not wealthy and she won't bring a lot of land to the marriage. This means that she is expected to marry a prosperous man, who will keep her well. But Gideon doesn't look wealthy, even as a Plain man, and he's come to work here as an odd-job man for the same widow who has hired Addy to help her in the house. Is there any point in Addy getting her hopes up, if she would not be allowed to marry him?
The author has previously written a series in this setting about a lady called Hannah who needed to find matches for her girls, and now - too late for her! - a match maker called Kate has come to live in the area. This is the first of the match maker series. The average Amish family today has seven children, unlike the general population of the US, and with rising land values not all families are able to farm so they need to have other jobs.
This book takes a good and fun look at the entertainments and pursuits available to young people; singing evenings, softball and other games, always chaperoned and with home-baked goodies, since they burn off so much energy. I found it entertaining if not very dramatic, and with some pleasant twists. But I can't help feeling sorry for the girls being married off in this way without getting to be educated or see the world.
The author has previously written a series in this setting about a lady called Hannah who needed to find matches for her girls, and now - too late for her! - a match maker called Kate has come to live in the area. This is the first of the match maker series. The average Amish family today has seven children, unlike the general population of the US, and with rising land values not all families are able to farm so they need to have other jobs.
This book takes a good and fun look at the entertainments and pursuits available to young people; singing evenings, softball and other games, always chaperoned and with home-baked goodies, since they burn off so much energy. I found it entertaining if not very dramatic, and with some pleasant twists. But I can't help feeling sorry for the girls being married off in this way without getting to be educated or see the world.
September 20, 2015
This is the first Amish story I've ever read. I'll read lots of different things, but I mostly stick to erotic and paranormal romance, so this was a bit a departure for me. It's completely clean. The most they do is hand holding and feather-light kissing. But, they fell for each other slowly and it was sweet.
Overlooking the way Addy's parents control her, I found Addy very relatable. She wants to please her parents, but she's not a doormat. She's also very direct and a bit harsh sometimes. And I liked Gideon. I guess he's the Amish version of a playboy. He likes women and is not ready to settle down, although his parents want him to marry.
There really isn't much conflict. Addy is attracted to Gideon on first meeting, but he places her in the friend category immediately and so she begins to look at him as a friend and begins to consider the other eligible men around her that show interest. Gideon then begins to realize that his feelings for Addy aren't the same as for other women and that he loves her. The conflict is that Gideon is a hired hand and Addy's parents are insistent that she make a wealthier match so that they'll be cared for in their old age.
The end was a bit predictable, but still enjoyable.
Overlooking the way Addy's parents control her, I found Addy very relatable. She wants to please her parents, but she's not a doormat. She's also very direct and a bit harsh sometimes. And I liked Gideon. I guess he's the Amish version of a playboy. He likes women and is not ready to settle down, although his parents want him to marry.
There really isn't much conflict. Addy is attracted to Gideon on first meeting, but he places her in the friend category immediately and so she begins to look at him as a friend and begins to consider the other eligible men around her that show interest. Gideon then begins to realize that his feelings for Addy aren't the same as for other women and that he loves her. The conflict is that Gideon is a hired hand and Addy's parents are insistent that she make a wealthier match so that they'll be cared for in their old age.
The end was a bit predictable, but still enjoyable.
September 18, 2015
What do a fast approaching 30 year old Amish girl from Seven Poplars, Delaware and an almost thirty year old Amish man from Wisconsin have in common? Well at times apparently nothing and at times everything.
Both Dorcas Adelaide "Addy" Coblentz and Gideon Esch's families desire for their children to be married. When things don't take the normal Amish courting ways both families seek out matchmaker Sara who is delighted to find them each a potential spouse.
Gideon becomes the newly hired hand at Sarah's farm and Addie assists with household duties as Sara's home will turn into a boarding house for potential Amish women and men to be matched.
I felt sad that Addy's mother was so overbearing at times and only putting her own needs and caring about her own future first. Ellie, a little person is such a sweet and delightful character as well. She was funny and had a heart of gold.
This is the first book in a new series and it was fun to read how true love really found its way in Seven Poplars.
Both Dorcas Adelaide "Addy" Coblentz and Gideon Esch's families desire for their children to be married. When things don't take the normal Amish courting ways both families seek out matchmaker Sara who is delighted to find them each a potential spouse.
Gideon becomes the newly hired hand at Sarah's farm and Addie assists with household duties as Sara's home will turn into a boarding house for potential Amish women and men to be matched.
I felt sad that Addy's mother was so overbearing at times and only putting her own needs and caring about her own future first. Ellie, a little person is such a sweet and delightful character as well. She was funny and had a heart of gold.
This is the first book in a new series and it was fun to read how true love really found its way in Seven Poplars.
August 12, 2015
A Match For Addy by Emma Miller is a good book. It's one of "The Amish Matchmaker" series. Addy Coblentz is 30 and not married. Her parents hires Sara to find a match for Addy. Addy goes to work for Sara doing jobs around the house. Another girl wanting a match is working there also. Addy's parents want her to match with someone who has money or property or a business. Addy wants love not money. Gideon Esch moves to Sara's place from another state to find a match. He looks like he is poor from the clothes he wears. He does outside work for Sara. Here no one knows his family has money. Back home they did and the girls wanted him for his money not love. Addy and Gideon clash at first but deep down they like each other. Addy's parents don't approve of Gideon. Gideon kisses Addy and ask her to marry him. She says yes and then she finds out about the money his family has. A very good read.
June 6, 2016
I Read this on the Kindle
This book was one i got & started to read straight away I really enjoyed the book
Addy's parents want her to marry someone with prospects they say she has a duty to take care of them when they are old, she has older siblings who have married & moved away
She turns down some & her sharp tongued mother who seems to be the head of the house let her know that she shouldn't have they ask Sara who is a Matchmaker to find the match
She has a friendship with Ellie a Small person & Gideon who is the hired hand
Her father is a Deacon so how it is he lets the mother say what she does as she tells Addy not to even consider Gideon
I can understand in a way why the mother is pushing for a better marriage because they are very poor but it seems she had her choice & her mother is not so much worried about her daughter's life than her own when she gets old but you should still marry someone you love & not always think money
A very good read
This book was one i got & started to read straight away I really enjoyed the book
Addy's parents want her to marry someone with prospects they say she has a duty to take care of them when they are old, she has older siblings who have married & moved away
She turns down some & her sharp tongued mother who seems to be the head of the house let her know that she shouldn't have they ask Sara who is a Matchmaker to find the match
She has a friendship with Ellie a Small person & Gideon who is the hired hand
Her father is a Deacon so how it is he lets the mother say what she does as she tells Addy not to even consider Gideon
I can understand in a way why the mother is pushing for a better marriage because they are very poor but it seems she had her choice & her mother is not so much worried about her daughter's life than her own when she gets old but you should still marry someone you love & not always think money
A very good read
March 16, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I was disappointed when I learned that the Hannah's daughters series had ended, so this book came as a great surprise. It neatly ties together the characters of Hannah's daughters with a new setting in which many more stories can be told. I can't wait to find out who the matchmaker has plans for next.
There is only one minor flaw in the book. Somewhere in the opening chapters it is mentioned that Addy has older siblings living away from her hometown. But later on it states that she has neither sisters nor brothers, meaning she has to take care of her parents when they reach old age. Perhaps this can be corrected when the book gets reprinted.
There is only one minor flaw in the book. Somewhere in the opening chapters it is mentioned that Addy has older siblings living away from her hometown. But later on it states that she has neither sisters nor brothers, meaning she has to take care of her parents when they reach old age. Perhaps this can be corrected when the book gets reprinted.
February 5, 2015
While Amish fiction isn't usually my favorite genre, I was pleasantly surprised by this story. Addy was a very relatable character and I enjoyed getting to know her and Gideon. I like that the author made their relationship progress slowly, beginning as friends instead of falling immediately in love. As I live in Amish country, it was interesting to get a look inside some of their lifestyle. All in all, very well written, nicely paced and good supporting characters made this an enjoyable read. I would read more books by this author.
September 14, 2015
've been a fan of Amish fiction - be it ;romance, mystery or .....whatever. This book...author did not disappoint. I believe I've read book/s by her before (I have other books by her) but this was different. I enjoyed the way that Dorcas changed her name to Addy (how many of us hate our names and wish we could do that?). I think that it helped her to become the person that was actually "hidden" inside. I liked how Gideon and Addy became friends and eventually discovered that it was "more" than that. I can't wait for the next book in this series.
January 17, 2018
Dorcas Colbert’s wants love but she’s well past the age most Amish girls get married. She’s not really very pretty either. But her struggling parents just want her to make a good match with someone who can afford to help them out.
It’s a pity that on her first day of work she should run into Gideon, the matchmaker’s hired hand. He suggests her name doesn’t suit her, and so at his suggestion she changes to her middle name, Adelaide, shortened to Addy.
This was a nice little romance with a satisfying ending.
This is the first in the series introducing the matchmaker.
It’s a pity that on her first day of work she should run into Gideon, the matchmaker’s hired hand. He suggests her name doesn’t suit her, and so at his suggestion she changes to her middle name, Adelaide, shortened to Addy.
This was a nice little romance with a satisfying ending.
This is the first in the series introducing the matchmaker.
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