A Match For the Amish Beekeeper by Laurel Blount
Publication Date: August 25th 2026 by Harlequin Audio
Pages: 213
Audio Book Length: 6hrs 36min
Narrator: Stina Nielsen
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Lydia isn’t looking for a husband. After losing her
fiancé, Caleb, and later her parents, she has learned to stand on her own
through beekeeping. Caleb’s Aunt Mattie left her beloved bees to Lydia, but she
left the cottage to Caleb’s twin brother, Ben. Determined to continue the
business, Lydia prepares a proposal to convince Ben to let her rent the cottage
and keep the apiary running.
Ben left the area after Caleb’s death and built a
successful life working with horses, a profession he loves and excels at. He
returns home to attend Aunt Mattie’s funeral and is surprised to discover that
she left him her cottage and that Lydia is still living there. He’s even more
unsettled to learn that Lydia never married after Caleb’s death, especially
since he once promised his brother that he would make sure she was cared for.
This was a sweet, low-drama romance. It was enjoyable
watching Lydia and Ben develop a genuine friendship before their relationship
turned romantic. Although they shared a connection through Caleb, the years had
allowed both of them to grow, change, and mature. I always enjoy romances that
are built on a solid foundation of friendship, and the time they spent caring
for the bees, improving the cottage, and dealing with an unfriendly Englisher
helped deepen their bond and gradually move their relationship into something
more.
The matchmaking subplot added a fun touch, and it was
obvious that a little behind-the-scenes scheming happening. It was charming and
brought some lighthearted moments to the story. Overall, this was a warm,
comforting romance with likable characters and a satisfying friends-to-lovers
journey.
I listened to an audio version narrated by Stina Nielsen
and enjoyed the way she brought the characters to life, each distinct and with
genuine emotion. Definitely enhanced my enjoyment!
4 Stars
Book Description:
After losing her beloved fiance, Lydia Riehl has supported herself as a beekeeper with Aent Mattie’s guidance. There’s only one when Mattie passes away, she bequeaths the bees and hives to Lydia, and the house and land to Caleb’s twin brother, Ben King. Ben promised his brother he’d look out for Lydia. When he steps up to repair the house and learns the ins and outs of beekeeping, their friendship deepens into something more. Will these two lonely souls decide to be open to love’s possibilities?
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