Elijah is thrust into the English world after being shunned from his family and finds a farm rescue that also helps him survive. Jon doesn't want to open himself up to anyone ever again, but there is something unique about Elijah that makes the attraction undeniable.
From the Season of the Witch blurb:
Elijah fled his grandfather's house one fateful night, choosing to leave the Amish order rather than submit to the old man's commands. He finds refuge at Pig bottom Farm, a rescue run by a fellow ex-Amish, Samuel, and his husband. Elijah prays Samuel never finds out who he really is--a braucher, or practitioner of Amish folk magic, and grandson of the most powerful braucher in Lancaster County. Such practice is forbidden among the Amish, and Samuel would surely want nothing to do with him.
Jon has been a farmhand at Pig Bottom Farm for two years, ever since he left his home in Louisiana and the tragedy that happened there. He doesn’t like people, and he resents having a homeless nineteen-year-old hanging around, no matter how beguiling and mysterious the 'kid' may be. When Jon begins to find signs around the farm that remind him of the folk magic he grew up with, he knows Elijah is not the innocent farm boy he pretends to be.
Elijah left the Amish, but he can't escape the spiritual gifts that are in his blood. Some will want to use his power, some will fear it, and one will be compelled to love and protect him. When bad brauchers come, Elijah must risk everything to save the family that cast him out.
This story features faith healing, Amish folk magic, a feisty Cajun farmhand, lots of pigs and other rescued farm animals, enemies-to-lovers, found family, fate, and a happily ever after.
SNik's review:
Third in series (Men of Lancaster County), but can be read as a standalone. Slightly paranormal. Coworkers. Found family. Very slow burn. Dual POV.
Shunned from his Amish family, Elijah is brought to the rescue Pig Bottom Farm, having to promise not to use his special healing powers and avoiding his attraction to another worker on the farm. Jon is fine being alone, his work on the farm keeps him busy, but as he denies any feelings for the younger Elijah, they slowly build a friendship and then there is something between them that slowly grows.
Elijah is a special character that has lived a different life than a large part of the population so he has a lot of new things to embrace regarding his personal life and values. Jon is hesitant towards Elijah due to his own past losses and the uniqueness of Elijah as he doesn’t want to take advantage. I appreciated that Elijah is certain that he and Jon will bring each other happiness at some point and they eventually follow their hearts to create a special connection. I sweet story with a touch of the supernatural and two men that find support, acceptance and love with each other.
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