Though Mountains Fall by Dale Cramer

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Inspired by Actual Events!
"I want you to promise you will always be my sister."
There were tears in Miriam’s eyes as their foreheads touched and Rachel whispered, "No matter what. Always."
Now in its fourth year, the Amish settlement in Mexico is thriving. But as new settlers arrive, sons and daughters marry, babies are born, and crops grow thick, a storm looms on the horizon. And Caleb Bender knows--perhaps better than anyone--that the worst of storms don't come from the western skies.
They come on horseback.
When their very existence is threatened, the Amish turn to the Mexican government for help, only to discover that the rulers of men are fickle and security is an illusion. Tried by fire and riven by war, Caleb and Domingo come to understand that the kingdom of God is not to be found in land or buildings or gold or armies, but in the hearts of peaceful men trying to feed their families.
Watching helplessly as daughters Rachel, Miriam, and Emma are drawn inexorably toward their separate destinies, Caleb is forced to confront the most important decision of his life.
“Authentic characters and attention to detail recommend this third entry in a strong series (Paradise Valley; The Captive Heart), to readers of T. Davis Bunn and Gilbert Morris.” –Library Journal

Dale Cramer is the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed novel Levi's Will, based on the story of Dale's father, a runaway Amishman. Dale's latest series, THE DAUGHTERS OF CALEB BENDER, is based on an Amish colony in the mountains of Mexico where three generations of his family lived in the 1920s. He currently lives in Georgia with his wife of 36 years, two sons and a Bernese Mountain Dog named Rupert. Visit him on his Web site at www.dalecramer.com

My Review:
I really enjoyed this book. It is inspired by actual events, and takes place in Mexico. There is a new Amish settlement, and it is thriving. Caleb Bender brought his family for a better life and to live the Amish way. Caleb has already lost 2 of his sons, he is not ready to lose any more of his children. However what Caleb did not plan on was Mexican outlaws coming to his settlement to burn it down. Caleb also did not plan on the only Bishop willing to come to Mexico seeing the devastation of the bandits. Caleb daughter also falls in love with a Mexican, which normally she would be shunned by the Amish for. Does Caleb lose another child to shunning? Will the Bandits succeed in ruining the settlement? New babies will be born, but what will become of their families? Does Caleb agree with how the Mexican Government punishes the law breakers?
I really like Amish romances, and this book has so much more than that. It has history and family dynamics. Interlaced is a beautiful love story of losing everything you hold dear to follow your heart. I also really enjoyed the father daughter plot line and how much love their is between a father and daughter. I also want to mention that I liked Caleb's wife! She reminded me of the mom in Pride and Prejudice and that made me laugh! I definitely recommend this book to anyone that likes to read stories about loving family dynamics, or anyone that likes to read about Mexican history.
I was given a copy to read from Bethany House for the purpose of this review, However all opinions are my own!