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Series: The Amish Wonders #2
Published by Thomas Nelson Inc on January 6th 2015
Source: BookLook Bloggers
Genres: Amish & Mennonite, Christian, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance
Pages: 352
Suggested Age: 15+
Parental Discretion Advised for the following reasons: forced kiss, ill intentions towards a female, alcohol use, semi-detailed violence.For a disadvantaged young woman and a displaced young man, alasting love is going to take more than chance—it’s going to take a miracle.Muscle weakness has left Grace Wagler with a broken body—and her childhood best friend has left her with a broken heart. She can hold her own in the timber camp (and do everything else the other women in Badger Creek can do),but in an Amish district where women outnumber men three to one, marriage is an unlikely prospect for a girl with bad legs.Ben Eicher just arrived in Michigan fromPinecraft, Florida. When his most recent shenanigans proved too much for his daed’s patience, Ben was sent to theUpper Peninsula to work in the lumber camp—and he’s neither proud of his behavior nor thrilled about his new home.Butwhen Ben meets Grace, the struggling young woman quickly piques his curiosity.Of course, the last thing Grace wants is another friendship with a man who pities her. Tired of physical pain and romantic dead ends, Grace is ready to leave Badger Creek for the muscle specialist in Ohio, even if it contradicts her father’s wishes . . . and Ben’s.Meanwhile, two dangerous men have found their way into the district. It isn’t long before their unsavory plans ensnare Grace and Benin a chase that will not only endanger their lives . . . but test their love.
Ruth Reid continues to earn her spot on my favorite author’s list with her ability to tell Amish Fiction in a unique and charming way. No one else writes Amish fiction exactly like Ruth Reid. What sets her apart from other authors is the inclusion of a supernatural element to her Amish fiction. All of her stories have either angels or miracles that I’ve just not seen employed in other Amish tales.
This book was particularly gripping. From the first page, I connected with Ben and Grace. I really identified a lot with Grace. I deal with a lot of physical pain and like Grace, sometimes I lose my faith and I struggle. I really needed this book. It reminded me that His grace is sufficient for me.
The Amish Wonders series is edgy and keeps me in suspense. It is for more of a mature audience but it still maintains a Christian standard. If you’re looking for something new in the genre and you haven’t picked up anything by this author, you should.
About Ruth Reid
Ruth Reid is a CBA and ECPA best-selling author of the Heaven on Earth series. She’s a full-time pharmacist who resides in Florida with her husband and three children.
ooh I’ve never read a book by this author but I’m very intrigued by this one:)
I really like her, Alecia. She’s very different and unique with her Amish Fiction