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Amity Hope | Will a Nemesis Turned Fellow Matchmaker Turn to Life Partner?
Author Guest / July 21, 2023

1–What is the title of your latest release? PINE CREEK MATCHMAKER   2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?  When Caleb Weaver returns to Pine Creek to help out his family, he doesn’t intend to stay in a town where he feels he isn’t wanted. Sadie Ziegler isn’t too happy about her best friend’s brother, her childhood nemesis, returning to their Amish community. But when the two of them are coerced into working on a fundraiser, then team up to do a little bit of matchmaking, the realize they have a knack for working well together. When everyone around them falls in love, will they succumb to their growing feelings too? Or will the secret Caleb’s keep tear them apart forever?   3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place?  I live in Northern Minnesota and frequent an Amish market in a nearby town. I thought it would be a fun, unique setting for Pine Creek Matchmaker.   4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?  Sure would!   5–What are three words that describe your hero? Genuine. Compassionate. Hunky.   6–What’s something you learned while writing this book?  I learned a whole…

Amity Hope | Exclusive Excerpt: PINE CREEK COURTSHIP
Author Guest / March 26, 2021

They reached the bakery booth and Levi paid for two funnel cakes. He quickly maneuvered to the edge of the market, away from the bulk of the crowd. “I’m starving,” he admitted as he handed her a plate. “I am too.” She took a big bite. They had left in such a hurry, they hadn’t thought to eat a quick lunch, and she certainly hadn’t had time to pack one. The flower booth had been so busy that taking a break hadn’t been an option. The sinfully delicious concoction of deep-fried dough and sweet powdered sugar seemed to melt in her mouth. She hummed in delight. “Rachael was right. These are appendlitch.” Levi said nothing for a moment. His eyes seemed to be glued to her mouth. She belatedly realized she must’ve made a spectacle with all that powdered sugar. “I’m a mess, aren’t I?” She quickly swiped at her face. When his lips quirked, she realized she’d used the hand that had been holding the powdery funnel cake. “Here,” Levi said. “Let me help.” He gently brushed one cheek, then the other. He hesitated a moment before saying, “You have some…here.” His finger gently brushed the corner of her…