The very first book I reviewed in 2009 was Plain Perfect by Beth Wiseman. (You can read my review HERE.) I thoroughly enjoyed the book and was happy that I could pass it on to my eighty-nine-year-old mother who is very picky about her fiction. The book happened to be Christian Fiction but it was not in the least bit preachy. Now I’ve discovered that Beth Wiseman has two more books out. They are all part of the Daughters of Promise series. Characters from the first book are a part of the second.
Plain Pursuit came out in April.
Carley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian’s family on their farm deep in Amish country. She’ll get an article out of the visit–and maybe some of Lillian’s new-found peace will somehow rub off on her.
Just when Carley is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain community, Lillian and Samuel’s son falls ill. But the local doctor who can offer the most help has been shunned by the community and forbidden to intervene.
As David’s condition deteriorates, Dr. Noah determines to do whatever it takes to save the boy’s life. Carley is caught in the middle–drawn to Noah, wanting to be helpful in the crisis–and confused by all their talk about a God she neither knows nor trusts.
Plain Promise just came out in September.
Young Amish widow, Sadie Fisher, leads a simple life in the quiet countryside of Lancaster County. Though it is a good life, lately she’s wondered if it is God’s will for her to remain without a husband and a family.
When wealthy, impulsive Englischer Kade Saunders arrives for a three-month stay in her guest cottage, she isn’t sure she wants him around that long. Sadie feels the stress of the bishop’s watchful eye, expecting her to act in accordance with the Ordnung. To complicate things, Kade is soon surprised with sole custody of a child he barely knows–his five-year-old autistic son, Tyler.
Sadie and young Tyler form an immediate connection. As she grows to love and understand this exceptional child, her feelings for Kade grow into something that both terrifies and exhilarates her. Sadie must stay true to her Amish roots, but denying the love she feels is impossible. Could it be that God has the improbable in store for Sadie?
These two new Beth Wiseman books look very good and I’m sure my mom will agree.
What new books have you found lately?
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Amish books seem to be in vogue these days. I haven’t read any, but I have always been a fan of Amish food! I don’t know if you ever went up to Richland County when you were in Wisconsin, but it has an Amish area with wonderful food and furniture and of course, being Wisconsin, it’s also a beautiful area in which to vacation!
My mother in law loves these books, and she’s not much of a reader.
These look interesting Margot. A few ladies in my bookclub were just saying that we would like to read something with an Amish theme.
I better learn something about the Amish. I don’t know much!
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Interesting books. Will have to check this out.
I really liked your review of Plain Perfect. It sounds like a book I would enjoy. Like you, I don’t like preachy Christian stories but I think a search for faith and how you feel about God is a part of many people’s search for themselves and who they are. It sounds as if the author portrayed this idea quite well in Plain Perfect. I like that she continues the characters stories in her next couple of books, too. You don’t often see that in your basic drama or contemporary fiction. Series are more often found in mysteries and thrillers or so it seems.
Great finds, thank you!
Looking for a New fantasy novel that will keep you interest from start to finish? Gateway to DreamWorld was released August 20, 2009, and here is a preview.
Synopsis: On their way home from baseball tryouts, Brad Colby and his two sons are involved in a terrible car accident that leaves six-year-old Pete in a coma. When Pete awakens, the family is crushed to learn that he is paralyzed.
Meanwhile, Pete’s eight-year-old brother, Jason, has been having powerful dreams that lead him to a mysterious realm known as DreamWorld. Jason discovers that all of his desires can come true in DreamWorld, but the time is fast approaching when he will have to choose between his two worlds.
And when more devastating news strikes at the heart of the Colby family, Jason and Pete set out on a desperate attempt to find the Gateway to DreamWorld and save their family. With time running out on their dangerous path, will Jason and Pete’s fear of the Unknown keep them from reaching the paradise of their dreams?
The book is available from Amazon.com or Barnes&Nobles.com at a discounted price.
My mom and I share a love for christian fiction and enjoy reading about the Amish too. She is in her 80’s also. We will have to check these titles out. I have read Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter. We’ll have to add Beth Wiseman to our list of authors. Great review.
Look forward to seeing what you think. I have a cousin that would probably love these.