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Review: A Bee in Her Bonnet by Jennifer Beckstrand

Thanks to NetGalley for the Advanced Reader's Copy!

 A Bee in Her Bonnet is the second of the honeybee sisters trilogy by Jennifer Beckstrand (who is my favorite Amish romance writer!).  There are so many things I like about Beckstrand's novels including the wonderful characters, the glimpse into the Amish lifestyle, the settings in my home state of Wisconsin and most of all the sweetness of couples getting to know each other.  A Bee in Her Bonnet has all of those elements.

This book features the second Christner sister, Poppy.  Poppy is tall and has always been told by her disapproving grandfather that she will end up an old maid.  She is sure that he must be right.  Luke Bontrager, the best friend of her sisters fiance, agrees.  He is confused by her desire to learn how to do everything herself and wonders why she thinks she can do things better than anyone else.  However, after several perilous outings, that leave both of them injured they both discover that there is no one role for anyone and that they are both perfect just the way they are.

I enjoyed this book quite a bit, however not as much as the first one, Sweet as Honey.  This one felt a little rushed at times, as if the relationship between Poppy and Luke was being forced.  I am very much looking forward to the final book!

Rated 4/5 stars on GoodReads
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