Known as "The Peanut Butter Brothers" for their Wisconsin family business, hardworking Andrew, Abraham, and Austin Petersheim have their plates too full for romance--until their little siblings decide to play matchmaker . . . With their house full to bursting since Mammi and Dawdi moved back in, the Petersheim twins know the only way to get their bedroom back is to get their older brothers married off. But Abraham is so shy, he'll barely speak to girls. Still, they've noticed how he looks at Emma Wengerd at ...
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Known as "The Peanut Butter Brothers" for their Wisconsin family business, hardworking Andrew, Abraham, and Austin Petersheim have their plates too full for romance--until their little siblings decide to play matchmaker . . . With their house full to bursting since Mammi and Dawdi moved back in, the Petersheim twins know the only way to get their bedroom back is to get their older brothers married off. But Abraham is so shy, he'll barely speak to girls. Still, they've noticed how he looks at Emma Wengerd at church. Emma is so talkative, Abraham's quiet ways wouldn't matter a bit. Soon, the boys have hatched a scheme that sends Abraham right to Emma's door--and her chicken coop . . . Abraham doubts that pretty, popular Emma would be interested in him. Yet when he finds himself by her side, having to straighten out the twins' mischief--more than once--he can't help imagining a future with her. And the more time they spend together, the more Abraham realizes that perhaps no matter how many boys buzz around Emma, with faith, it's only the right one that counts . . . Praise for Jennifer Beckstrand and her Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series "Full of kind, sincere characters struggling with the best ways to stay true to themselves and their beliefs." --Publishers Weekly "A heart-warming story of faith, hope, and second chances. The story will captivate readers who love the Amish culture and enjoy an endearing romance." --Amy Clipston, bestselling author of A Seat by the Hearth
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The internet was no help solving this question. The book finally made it clear in one of the latter chapters that a 'buplie' is a baby. I spent maybe a little too much time investigating the topic.
Thinking about the influence their German Bibles had on helping them preserve their religion and much of their language, I was reminded of a similar occurrence with the ancient Nephites. When Lehi and his family left Jerusalem around 600 BC, he sent his son Nephi with his other sons to get a copy of the Bible and their family genealogy recorded on brass plates (metal pages). They took these with them as they journeyed, led by God, to a new land now called the Americas. This was important to keeping their knowledge of the Commandments and God's promises as well as their language.
I also enjoyed learning more about Amish culture. It was surprising to see how they dealt with certain aspects of modern technology.
My favorite part was reading about the mischievous twins', Alfie and Benji's, plans and mishaps. Jennifer Beckstrand shows their well-meaning innocence.
Their first matchmaking attempt in the previous book, Andrew, was apparently successful. (I have not read it yet but now intend to.) Unfortunately, mamm turned Andrew's empty room into a sewing room or her "I-want-to-be-alone room" as the twins observed so they are hatching a new plan.
Benji and Alfie soon find the matchmaking business isn't easy. Abraham is tongue tied around girls, especially Emma. He would much rather play basketball with the other boys at the young people's gatherings.
Emma complicates their plans. She's not in a hurry to marry yet. She's having too much fun and doesn't see quiet Abraham's worth.
Mamm who is generally serious is also eager to encourage any hint of relationship between Abraham and Emma. It seems she has despaired, like he has, of him ever marrying. She makes Pigs-in-a-Blanket and other goodies when Emma happens to come by. Mamm is unaware Emma is there because of some mischief she discovered in her chicken coop and not because of Abraham.
A fun addition to the book are the Pigs-in-a-Blanket and Emma's Peanut Butter Bars recipes included at the end. I am tempted to try the peanut butter bars!
I definitely recommend this charming and humorous Amish romance! I am sure the next book in Jennifer Beckstrand's Petersheim Brothers series will be equally delightful.
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book. All opinions are completely my own.
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