Lizzie's Little Mouse - The Heart of the Amish by Anne Blackburne Paperback

Lizzie's bakery is in trouble. Who has the manuscript? John is showing an interest in Lizzie. Will she return the interest? Does she have time for it? You need to read more and find out.

I’ve enjoyed each book in The Heart of The Amish series as they leave me with a smile. Settle in for this fun cozy mystery with a dash of romance and Lizzi’s cat named Little Mouse who steals the show. I love the setting of the bakery and how it seems the heart of the story as they gather and share pastries and bond as friends and family. This is such an enjoyable story that makes you want to visit these characters and help solve the mystery of the lost manuscript. The bakery has your mouth watering to try all the tasty treats mentioned. I was glad two recipes are included that I just might have to try. This story is fun, interesting, and shows that Faith, family, and friends will see us through the hard times. I recommend settling in and being entertained while you sort through just who did what and why. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/Barbour Publishing. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.

I enjoyed getting to know Lizzie. She was an unusual Amish woman who had dreams of owning her own bakery and still single at twenty five. Her grand opening started off with a bang. She got a verbal threat and a brick thrown through her display window with a note attached. Her business thrived in spite of this but fear caused her to take precautions until the unknown person was found. I went on a journey with her and her co-workers trying to solve the mystery. I never knew what would happen next and the culprit was a total shock! I like mysteries that give totally unpredictable endings and this one did that and more. FYI, Lizzie’s little mouse is not a mouse at all! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through Celebrate Lit but was not required to write a review.

Amish cooking is certainly some of the best, but Lizzie Miller longed to offer French recipes to the people in Willow Creek, Ohio. Her dream of having a bakery was answered until strange happenings threatened to destroy all she'd been working for. Why was her bakery vandalized on its opening day, and who continued to target The Plain Beignet? This newest addition to the Heart of the Amish series is a pleasing mix of romance, mystery, and the Amish lifestyle. Likable characters, an interesting hundred-year-old murder, and a surprising villain make this an intriguing cozy mystery! I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Lizzie, a young Amish woman, has worked for years to have her own bakery, and now her wish has come true--almost. From the day the bakery opened, bad things have happened. On that day, two odd men questioned her, one told her she should give up the idea, and close her store. Both men were strangers in the community. That was followed by someone breaking in the bakery during the night. It was really traumatizing because Lizzie lives above the bakery. Later a brick, with a threatening note, was thrown through her front window. As Lizzie and her friends try to figure out who is doing this, more bad things happen. Lizzie is on thin ice with her bishop, he has not told her to stop sleuthing--yet. John, the brother of her best friend, is helping her try to figure things out. But the more time she spends with him, the more confused her feelings towards him are. Little Mouse, her cat, plays an important part in the story. As a bonus, there are two recipes in the back of the book, including one for beignets, along with the best way to eat them. This is a great book that is both an Amish story, and a very good mystery. The ending has many twists, with things I did not see coming. This five-star book has one of the best mysteries I have ever read. Get a copy, and see if I am right! Fans of mysteries, Amish books, and well-written stories will enjoy this great tale. Thank you, Barbour Books, for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own.

This was a really fun cozy mystery. I loved the characters and Little Mouse, especially! As someone makes efforts to foil Lizzie's plans for a successful New Orleans style French bakery, Lizzie and her friends face several obstacles to keep things going. Her friends are there to help and a little romance adds to the story, of course. Who is trying to cause her to give up on her plans? And I love the historical aspect that totally engages me! It is a refreshing new book of an Amish Entrepreneur who faces unexpected trials and twists! I loved it! I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.