Still Waters by Patricia Johns

Still Waters is the second book I have read written by Patricia Johns, and it did not disappoint. It is book two in The Amish of Shepherd’s Hill series, and it could be read as a standalone, but we get to revisit characters from the first book. This book follows two different Amish characters: Beth Peachy and Danny Lapp, who have been friends for years. Beth is trying to learn more about her family history, but her Mammi (grandma) is being very closed about the past, while also dealing with Dementia. Beth is helping her Mammi as they get ready to move her in with Beth’s mom. Danny is dealing with his own family secrets when he discovers his brother, who has left the faith, has started talking about the Amish faith and twisting the truth on social media. I enjoyed the pacing of the book and trying to figure out the family secret. I loved getting to check in with Tabitha and see her doing her veterinarian work as an Amish woman. She is having a hard time relating to the Amish woman, having returned after divorcing her husband. She is starting to find her place within the community, but is also having to face some hard aspects of being divorced. Patricia Johns did a great job intertwining faith throughout the book. *I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.