Endorsements – What people are saying about “A  Lancaster Family Secret”

 Reviews

I have read several books written by this author, but this one was definitely my favorite one. Annette and the Millers face several trials as the book continues and as they experience new changes and each comes to face their shortcomings, it is interesting to see how these challenges are faced. I highly recommend this book!

– Sunnie Reviews, 5-star review

I am intrigued by all the DNA that is being written about. Come to find out its all the rage right now. Finally, an author puts Amish and DNA in the same book. Boy are you in for a surprise with this book. You will not put it down!

– The Mary Reader, 5-star review

What Readers Are Saying About A Lancaster Family Secret

Amazing Can’t Put Down

An Amish book with a twist. I could not stop reading until I knew the secret and the ending. It is an awesome, can’t put down book.

– Patreadsbooks, 5-star review

Wonderful Book

Another wonderful book by Kate Lloyd. A book everyone should read.

– Shirley L. Reagan, 5-star review

Awesome Book!!

I enjoyed the book. It shows that sometimes a lie even though bad, good can come out of it. Also it shows that even though we may feel inferior and have things we feel ashamed to share, it is okay to trust people with the truth. I liked the fact that Annette, an Englisher came into an Amish community and how she affected those around her in a positive way.

– Janet Putney, 5-star review

A Heartwarming Read

Kate Lloyd has done it again!
Annette DuPont has had heartache and sadness but she also finds family, friendship and Love in this Beautiful heartwarming story that will keep you turning the pages till the very end.

– Kim Trivett, 5-star review

Great Read

I loved reading the story of Annette and her search for her birth family. Starting with a DNA test and realizing she was born Amish. After her car gets stuck she is brought to her birth family by a young man passing by. She meets the family and they can answer some questions but not all. This story will take you in a few twist and turns. I don’t want to give to much away. The secrets will come out at the end of the day. She will find out her answers and understand the love family brings. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. 

– Lisa Phillips, 5-star review

I loved all of the characters, especially Annette, Martha, Matt, and Piper the dog. Many of the characters had struggles that we can all relate to. I couldn’t put this down until I reached the end. If you are a fan of Amish fiction, with deep and thoughtful characters, this book is for you.

– DianeLikesToRead, 5-star review

A Must Read

I really enjoy this book. It kept me on my toes and captivated waiting for the plot to unfold. Kate is one of my favorite authors and I look forward to reading every one of her books when they are released.

– Nellie Patterson, 5-star review

Great Storyline

This book was great from the start. Very good storyline and keeps your attention. I didn’t want to put it down. If you haven’t read it yet you definitely should.

– Melody Kennedy, 5-star review

DNA tests have become the rage in the past few years but what if your results showed that you weren’t who you thought you were? Would you feel completely betrayed to learn that the people you’d called Mom and Dad weren’t your parents after all? This is Annette Dupont’s predicament in A Lancaster Family Secret, and this new book certainly lives up to its name. It is filled with secrets, surprises, and misunderstandings, and I couldn’t wait to see how Annette’s story would end! Intriguing characters, an Amish setting, and Lloyd’s unique writing style make this a wonderful read.

– Connie Saunders, 5-star review

Captivating Amish Novel

A Lancaster Family Secret by talented wordsmith Kate Lloyd is a contemporary Amish novel just shy of 400 pages. My attention was captured within the first chapter and not released until I had finished the book. It is such an interesting story! I became invested in it and the lovely characters’ lives.

Author Lloyd has a wonderful way of storytelling. I highly recommend this book. It would make an interesting book club choice. This receives a 5 out of 5 star rating from this reader.

– N. Wilkerson, 5-star review

Absolute must read for fans of Kate Lloyd

Kate Lloyd has done it again and written a spellbinding book that I could not put down until I reached the end. It’s a heartwarming story of forgiveness, faith, and love. There are many twists and turns that will keep the reader glued to the pages. Animal lovers will adore the Piper the pup. The characters are extremely well described and likable and Lloyd paints a picture of the setting for the book with such accuracy you can picture yourself within the pages.

– Janet, 5-star review

Captivating Story

Annette has never felt like she was valued by her family. When she takes a DNA test and realizes that she was in fact adopted and her birth family was amish, her world is turned upside down. She arrives in Lancaster, PA during a horrible storm and the Fisher family welcomes her in. There are many surprising twists and turns that leave you guessing who is actually Annette’s birth parents. When the family has a major loss during the storm, the entire community to include the Mennonite neighbors show up to help rebuild the barn and quilt shop that was destroyed. Matt, the mennonite neighbor assists Annette throughout her search. This story is a journey of not only finding her birth family, but finding herself as well. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found it hard to put it down.

– Marsha C., 5-star review

Loved It!

“A Lancaster Family Secret” is another great read by Kate Lloyd. Once again, the beautiful background of Lancaster County is the backdrop for this novel. Annette is a young lady from New Jersey, who discovers she is adopted when she takes a genealogy test. Not only is she adopted, but she is Amish! She’s in a quest to locate her birth mother and discovers things about herself along the way.
I loved all of the characters, especially Annette, Martha, Matt, and Piper the dog. Many of the characters had struggles that we can all relate to. I couldn’t put this down until I reached the end. If you are a fan of Amish fiction, with deep and thoughtful characters, this book is for you.

– Thomas G., 5-star review

Great book

When Annette is a young woman, she learns she is adopted. Now she feels betrayed by her family with them not telling her sooner. Feeling she has nothing to lose, Annette takes off for Lancaster to find her birth mom. When she arrives, she is soon thrown into the Amish world, which begins to teach her about forgiveness, trust and overcoming betrayal, especially after a devastating storm rips through the community. Who else has secrets that will soon come to light? Will those secrets destroy friendships and families as well? Such a heartwarming story that grabs you from page 1 and holds you until the end. I highly recommend this book .

– Bluegrass Baby, 5-star review

A Lancaster Family Secret is another wonderful book by Kate LLoyd. Uplifting and inspiring. A book everyone should read

– Kay Wingo, 5-star review

Awesome

A Lancaster Family Secret is another wonderful book by Kate LLoyd. Uplifting and inspiring. A book everyone should read

– R. Leathers, 5-star review

Kate Lloyd never disappoints and this book is another 5 star ++ and more. She is a magnificent writer as she merges the English in with the Amish and Mennonites. This was a superbly well crafted plot with believable characters. Each and every one had a unique and memorable personality. I was grabbed in from the first sentence and sad when I reached the last because I wanted to keep reading more. It beautifully combines the Amish culture and way of life with those who are not Amish and paints a very real picture.

– Lori Wilen , 5-star review

A Positive Amish Tale!

 A Lancaster Family Secret is a positive Amish tale with DNA dilemma, an affable phone call, torrential rain, a friendly family, an escape artist pooch, unanticipated challenges, an unforeseen fall, a startling revelation, and affording forgiveness.

– Kris A.

Feeling she has nothing to lose, Annette takes off for Lancaster to find her birth mom. When she arrives, she is soon thrown into the Amish world, which begins to teach her about forgiveness, trust and overcoming betrayal, especially after a devastating storm rips through the community. Who else has secrets that will soon come to light? Will those secrets destroy friendships and families as well? Such a heartwarming story that grabs you from page 1 and holds you until the end. I highly recommend this book.

– Michelle Rhoden, 5-star review

Just got the kindle yesterday…  Love it ! Thank you Kate for a wonderful book once again!

– Rita M.

The author obviously took a lot of time to research DNA analysis which is becoming more prevalent. The main character takes advantage of this and finds out more than she imagined possible. Very interesting and intriguing. A recommended read for sure!

– Margaret D., 5-star review

A Heartwarming Amish Story of Family, Love and Forgiveness!

I just finished reading A Lancaster Family Secret by Kate Lloyd. It is a heartrwarming story about an Amish family, love and forgiveness. You will fall in love with the characters, and this story will hold your attention from the very first chapter!  I look forward to reading more stories by Kate Lloyd in the future!!

– Janet N., 5-star review

Sweet story of love, kindness and forgiveness

A young woman’s world is shattered when she discovers she was adopted. She travels to Lancaster County on a quest to find her birth mom and enters into the world of the Amish. During her journey she learns valuable life lessons on family, love, and forgiveness, especially for herself and not letting her past hold her back from her future. This story is beautifully written weaving in love and kindness and bringing all the drama the county weathers a freakish storm and family secrets are unraveled. It also provides the reader with a loving glimpse into the amazing Amish community. Not only will this story warm your heart but so will each one of the characters. I absolutely adored this book and it left me smiling ear to ear!

– Charlie H., 5-star review

Those who like amish fiction will love this book. I loved the characters, especially Annette, they are well written and likeable. The story was interesting and kept my attention.

– Patience Neal , 5-star review

Keeps you on the edge of your seat wanting more!

A Lancaster Family Secret is by far my favorite Kate Lloyd Book so far! The journey begins as a young woman is searching for her birth Mother after finding out she was adopted. Her search leads to other suspenseful twists of heartbreak, love, and happiness. This is most definitely a book that will not want to put down. It will keep you wrapped up wanting more. My question is will there be one to follow, to continue the beautiful romance that has bloomed in this book.

– Melissa N., 5-star review

A wonderful book

Those who like amish fiction will love this book. I loved the characters, especially Annette, they are well written and likeable. The story was interesting and kept my attention. I have not read many books by this author but after reading this one I will definitely read more of her books.

– Paige’s Mom, 5-star review