I look forward to the next book in this series titled The Cherished Quilt. There are a couple of references to the first book, but they do not hinder the reader's enjoyment of The Courtship Basket. This is the second book in the series, but you can read it as a stand-alone novel. I give The Courtship Basket 4 out of 5 stars (which means I liked it). It is a shame that there are not more schools like this for children. I liked the school concept portrayed in the book. I liked the characters in the story as well as the lovely setting of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Courtship Basket is well-written (as are all of Amy Clipston's novels) and easy to read (and has a good pace). It would have helped the growth of her character. This would have been a wonderful opportunity for Rachel to step up.
I was hoping the book would not have the rift section. It is a little predictable with the typical couple gets together, they have a misunderstanding (just when Mike needs her the most) and then back together again. The Courtship Basket is a sweet (though simple) story.
Is there a future for Rachel and Mike? Can the basket help bridge the gap and bring them back together? Just when Mike needs Rachel the most, she has pulled away. Then Rachel witnesses a scene (between Mike and a woman) and feels that Mike has betrayed her (no, she does not talk to Mike). But both of them are hesitant to take their attraction beyond the friendship zone. Slowly Rachel starts spending time at the Lantz farm helping John (tutoring him) and gets to know the family (especially Mike). The picnic basket was special to Rachel's parents and has a beautiful (and comforting) verse on the underside of the lid (2 Corinthians 1:7). To make it up to Mike and his family, Rachel sends a meal to the family in her mother's picnic basket (the first of many). Then there is a misunderstanding on Rachel's part. Mike is hoping the school will be beneficial to John. John's father, Raymond is extremely ill and Mike, his brother, is taking care of them. Rachel will be working with the new student, John Lantz. At this school the children receive more one-on-one attention that some children need (especially when in the first grade). To help occupy her time, Rachel takes a position as a teaching assistant to her friend, Malinda at the special school.
Evidently, David no longer wishes to see Rachel, but did not know how to tell her (I think telling her would be better than betraying her with her best friend). Rachel goes to investigate and finds David with her friend, Sharon. Rachel is standing on the front porch when she hears his voice nearby. Rachel Fisher has been dating her boyfriend, David Beiler for the last four years.
The Courtship Basket by Amy Clipston is the second book in An Amish Heirloom Novel series.
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