Plain Promise (Daughters of the Promise, #3) by Beth Wiseman

Plain Promise (Daughters of the Promise, #3) Reviews

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  TAMMY CUEVAS

  Upon reading Ms. Wiseman's debut novel, Plain Perfect, I thought that here was an author with a fresh new approach to the Amish fiction genre. Unfortunately, she seems to have found one formula that worked and isn't about to stray from it. There is no reason to add a "spoiler" to this review; anyone over the age of 12 will know the ending before they finish the first two chapters. Having said that, I still, for some unknown reason, like Amish fiction well enough to keep reading her series. I just hope that at some point she will do what I expected from the beginning, and develop some new ideas. How many more "Englischers" can she imagine converting to the Amish faith? I'll stop now; I've started reading Book #4 and I must get back to it. Something interesting might happen this time......
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  Kristina

  I picked this book up because I remember reading another book about the Amish earlier this year that wasn't so bad. I was just looking for something to kill some time. But really, this book was beyond terrible. It was so ridiculous that I had a hard time even finishing it. The only reason I got through it was because I hate leaving something half-read, but I much rather have just thrown this piece of literary crap into the woods and left it for the deer and squirrels to pee on. Give me a break.
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  Kathleen Fuller

  I thoroughly enjoyed both Plain Perfect and Plain Pursuit, but Plain Promise is Beth Wiseman's best novel so far. She magically draws you into the lives of her characters, making them so real and alive you feel you know them personally. Her portrayal of Kade and his son Tyler is particularly touching and authentic. Plain Promise is a story not to be missed by one of the top talents in the Amish fiction genre.
  
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  skein

  Yes, indeed. Okay.
  
  Big-town man (Kade; Los Angeles; serious bank in vague business) goes to small-town Amish community and meets Sadie (Amish; widowed; red hair), the owner of the cottage he's renting to get away from blah blah blah WHEN SUDDENLY Kade's estranged ex-wife arrives on with autistic son Tyler, babbles something incoherent and dies off-screen.
  Fortunately Tyler is cute as all get-out and Sadie has the sort of naturally beautiful complexion Englischer women strive desperately to achieve through the use of toxic chemicals but fail to attain because they are just so, so greedy and possessive and that shit is damn ugly! I mean, THOSE ENGLISCHER WOMEN, RIGHT
  SO Kade and Sadie fall in angsty love in the middle of a raging blizzard, because there's nothing else to do in the country
  BUT THEN
  Milo shows up! You know Milo; he's tall (quite tall) and distractingly handsome and AMISH, and he and Sadie have undergone a lengthy correspondence, and 2-years' corresponding is basically the same as being engaged! He wants Sadie to live with his family in Texas because he's a widower and she's a widow and alone their prospects are grim but together they can make a life of love and godly devotion!
  Sadie goes, realizes he's all wrong for her, returns home to find her farm sold and her life in ruins
  BUT WAIT Kade bought the farm and a couple other ones and he's totally going to convert to Amish and he's learning to drive a buggy and now they can court FOR REALS. Which is good, because he's kissed her several times and she is no longer some jungfrau on a Rumspringa to go canoodling with Englisch, ya?
  
  Phew.
  
  It was sort of cute? but the plot went along GALLOPING (oh my head) and Kade is an unbelievable character and I don't find self-stimulation inherently adorable so that leaves Tyler right out ... but Sadie was treated with generosity & patience. So there's that.
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  Jerry

  Well-written and touching.
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  Tiffany Murphy

  Young Amish widow, Sadie Fisher, leads a quiet, simple life in the quiet countryside of Lancaster County. She sells Amish goods to a steady stream of tourists through her shop to generate additional income. Even though she has a very good life, Sadie can't help but find herself questioning whether it really is God's will for her to continue living her life without a husband and a family of her own. Winters in Pennsylvania can be especially brutal and lonely, so Sadie rejoices when a renter signs up for a three-month lease of her guest cottage. Not only will this bring in much-needed income, but it will ensure that she's not completely alone on her farm for the long, cold winter. But, when Englisher Kade Saunders arrives, Sadie isn't completely sure that she wants to have him around for a whole three months. She feels the ever-watchful eye of the Bishop, expecting her to continue to live in accordance with the Ordnung, the understood behavioral standards of the Amish. To make things even more stressful, Kade is surprised when he suddenly finds himself with sole custody of Tyler, his 5-year-old autistic son that he barely knows. Surprisingly, Sadie and Tyler form an almost instant bond and as she helps Kade with his son, she finds herself growing to love and understand this special child. But, with the additional time spent with Kade and his son, Sadie's feelings for Kade blossom into something that both terrifies and excites her, at the same time. And, while it's evident, that he feels the same way about her, their situation couldn't be more complicated. Since Kade is an Englisher, Sadie doesn't see any way that they could be together that wouldn't lead to her being shunned. Sadie doesn't want to turn her back on her Amish roots, but she can't see herself ignoring what she feels for Kade, either. Will they find a way to surmount the obstacles in their way? Is it possible that God has the improbable in store for Kade and Sadie?
  
  I have to admit that while I did enjoy this sweet story, I didn't enjoy it as much as I did the first two books. While the author still manages to really draw you in and have you connect with the characters, I felt that the obstacles between Kade and Sadie were glossed over, at times, instead of truly being dealt with, fully. I did love seeing how protective Jonas was towards Sadie, and how he really went out of his way to help Kade. It did break my heart that Jonas is deteriorating as quickly as he seems to be. He's one of my favorite characters and I was so glad to see him find new happiness in this book. I dread him dying, as the series progresses, even though it would reunite him with his precious Irma Rose. This book really does show how trusting in God's best for us is always the best way, even if we can't see on our own how that can be brought about. While this wasn't my favorite book in the series, I still enjoyed it enough that I'm looking forward to continuing and getting to know these beloved characters even better.
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  Michelle Robinson

  Mehh....
  
  I don't know maybe I've read too many novels from this genre but I just really never felt much of anything about these characters.
  
  I was a little frustrated by the plot devise that left
  
  ALso, call me cynical but I just have a really hard time buying that a person decides to give up their life and enters into a closed, restrictive community with such ease. That the community accepts him so quickly just did not feel authentic, for me. I also have a really difficult time with Kade's transition from affluent modern day life to becoming a practising Amish person. I could could beleive maybe Mennonite but his becoming Amish was more of a stretch than I could find credible.
  
  I felt really sorry for the man that Sadie had been corresponding with for two years, silly I know but I was sympathetic with his character. I could not help but find myself questioning whether or not a devout Amishwoman would so quickly make such a switch in her plans and thought processes.
  
  Finally, this is not something that most people would think about much, I imagine, however I have worked with Autistic children and while there is a wide spectrum of what is defined as Autistic I found it bothersome with how well the child was able to transition. There is some mention of his having problems when Kade took the child to his home. However, most autistic children really need structure and the thre rather abrupt shifts in this little boy's life did not really ring true for me. I just could not really accept his behavior as what would be normal for an autistic child in this set of circumstances.
  
  If one just loves Amish fiction this book will satisfy, as long as it is a read as a comfort read and without any real thought. Many things that happen in this book could be bothersome if they are analyed at all. It is not a bad book just not as good as some, even some by this author.
  
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  Sandra Stiles

  enjoyed this book. It was after I read it that I realized it was the third book in a series. I will definitely have to get the first two and read them. Sadie belongs to the old order Amish. She is a widow and has been writing to Milo, an Amish man in Texas. She waits for his phone call each Tuesday. She thinks and hopes that he is the one God is sending her way. Then her world is turned upside down by the entrance of Kade.. He is trying to get away from the rat race called life. He has rented the small cottage on Sadie’s property. It has electricity unlike her place. Unfamiliar with the Amish ways he makes several blunders when trying to be friendly to Sadie. The two begin to build a friendship when Kade’s estranged wife drops their autistic son off so that she can run off and get married. Kade has to adjust to a life with his son Tyler. As time goes on he finds his way back to God and a peacefulness begins to fill his life. His feelings toward Sadie begin to change and his relationship with Tyler changes into something he could only dream about. This story is full of lessons of hope, love and perseverance. The promises that we receive from God if we are only willing to stop, listen and let him guide us. I am finding that I love stories of the Amish. At first I thought it was because I live in an area full of Mennonite and Amish. I finally realized that so much of their lives remind me of my simple upbringing on a farm in Indiana. A time I love to remember. A time that was far from the rat race of life. It was a time in my life when my parents taught me to rely on God for everything. I have so many friends that need to read this book simply because I know that they will love the messages within.
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  Mayda

  In ”Plain Promise,” the third novel in the Daughters of Promise series, Beth Wiseman focuses on one of her earlier characters, Sadie, a young widow. In this story, a wealthy businessman, separated from his wife, takes refuge as a tenant in a cottage on Sadie’s farm while he comes to terms with his life. In the midst of his self-imposed exile comes his estranged wife who dumps their autistic son on his door step and leaves. While the storyline is entertaining, it seems less credible than the other novels, and the conclusion is somewhat open-ended.
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  Sarah

  Such a lovely heartwarming story. I loved Sadie and kade's journey in love and in faith. Beth wiseman also done a great job incorporating a character with autism which she described and developed accurately and with such care, she truly has done this book justice. I would recommend this to everyone young and old as it was a true blessing to read and am sure it will bless many more to come.
  I hope this review has helped you, can you please rate it positively if you liked it as it really means a lot to me, Many Thanks for reading:).
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  Brenda

  I really liked this book, though I admit I almost quit it before I fully gave it a chance and I am glad I stuck with it. I loved Sadie, my heart broke for her. I understand that loneliness that surrounds her, I've felt it in my own life. I want the husband and kids too, but for reasons unknown to me, they haven't happened for me yet and may never happen.
  I liked Kade, loved him by the end of the book, love Tyler.
  I also wish I had a grandfather like Jonas, who wouldn't.
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  Kami S

  My mom gave me this book... she's really into the Amish genre. It was really well written, it did keep my interest throughout. However, there's no history, no mystery, no edge of your seat, I can't put this down moments. It's about people; relationships, emotions...a lonely widow, a distraught billionaire, an autistic child, an older couple falling in love. As far as Amish stories go, this one probably should be a 4 star... it's just not what I'm into.
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  Katherine Bartlett

  I am really in love with this series. I fell in love with Sadie and how sweet and innocent she was. And I was really rooting for her to finally find love again! I was so happy with the entire story and ordered the next one! This is such a wonderful series and you won't be disappointed!
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  Margarete Baur

  Great Read like all of her Amish books and look forward to many more
  
  Great Reading like all of her Amish books and look forward to many more can't wait for her next series
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  Sheila Samuelson

  Rating: 5 Stars!!
  Review:
  Thank you to my book club friend Amanda Herrera for gifting me this book and series last year!!
  
  This was my first time reading this book but 2nd time rereading this series so i kind of remembered what to expect from it but wasnt sure since each story is about a different daughter in Promise, PA near Lancaster County PA.
  
  The Characters were so interesting and enjoyable to read about. Sadie Fisher, Kade Saunders and Tyler Saunders were my favorites. Loved learning about their history and connection to each other.
  
  The Setting was so interesting and enjoyable to read about especially when the scenery was described about Lancaster County PA since my parents and i vacationed there a few years ago one summer.
  
  Overall another Good Book in this Amish Fiction Series about Daughters of Promise PA!! Can't wait to read more by Beth in the future!!
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  Crystal

  The third installment of Wiseman's Promise series brings us Sadie, a thirty-year-old widow who is struggling to survive, both physically and emotionally. With no family nearby, Sadie is lonely, as well as overstretched, trying to run a farm singlehandedly. Luckily she has many caring friends in the Amish community who pitch in...as well as Milo. Her Texas friend, with whom she has been corresponding for over two years, often sustains her from week to week, with regular phone calls and letters, and most importantly, the promise to come visit her in the spring. If all goes well, Milo says, the two will marry and begin a new life together.
  The third installment of Wiseman's Promise series brings us Sadie, a thirty-year-old widow who is struggling to survive, both physically and emotionally. With no family nearby, Sadie is lonely, as well as overstretched, trying to run a farm singlehandedly. Luckily she has many caring friends in the Amish community who pitch in...as well as Milo. Her Texas friend, with whom she has been corresponding for over two years, often sustains her from week to week, with regular phone calls and letters, and most importantly, the promise to come visit her in the spring. If all goes well, Milo says, the two will marry and begin a new life together.
  
  In the meantime, however, Sadie still needs to make ends meet, so she rents a cottage on her property to Englishers. This time, she has a wealthy Los Angeles businessman, Kade Saunters, staying for three months as he struggles to find his place in the world and a meaning to his very existence.
  
  With Kade is Tyler, his autistic five-year-old son. Due to numerous issues, Kade has spent very little time with Tyler in recent years, and truly doesn't even know his own child.
  
  As Kade struggles to build a relationship with Tyler and to better understand his son's unique life challenges, he is both amazed and heartened by the Amish community's matter-of-fact acceptance of the child -- particularly Sadie's. The young woman, who was initially wary of having a worldly man staying so near her, feels an immediate bond to the little boy, nurturing him physically and emotionally just like a mother.
  
  Before long, both Sadie and Kade feel a strong attraction to one another. But is it even possible for two people from their very different life backgrounds to even consider the idea of being together? Would it even be fair or right?
  
  Wiseman creates an enjoyable, if rather predictable, story of two likable characters, as well as many others in the tiny, close-knight community.
  as always i love Beth wiseman.. a great writer,, never writes a boring book...
  
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  Drebbles

  Even though she runs a thriving store selling Amish goods to tourists and is surrounded by good friends, young Amish widow Sadie Fisher is lonely. Her husband died in a tragic accident and they never had children. She is thrilled when she rents out the guest cottage on her property - winters can be long and she needs the extra income - but her growing attraction to the tenant, Englischer Kade Saunders, begins to frighten her. Kade is also attracted to Sadie although he knows they are from two different worlds. As Kade begins to question many parts of his life, he is also dealing with his young autistic son Tyler. Together Sadie and Kade discover God has plans for them they never would have guessed.
  
  "Plain Promise" is the charming third book in Beth Wiseman's Daughters of the Promise romance novels set in the Amish community (the first two are Plain Perfect and Plain Pursuit). While "Plain Promise" focuses on the Sadie/Kade relationship readers also get to revisit characters from the first two books such as Lillian and Samuel and Carley and Noah. The Sadie/Kade relationship is nicely developed throughout the course of the book. Sadie is a very realistic character who begins to question her faith after her husband's death and fights her attraction to both Kade and his son. Her mixed emotions about her feelings for Kade are very well done. Kade too is well done as he struggles to deal with Tyler and begins to realize how shallow his life has been. Wiseman gives us glimpses into Kade's life outside the Amish community which really helps develop him as a character. The electricity between Sadie and Kade really crackles in a few scenes. There is a secondary romance in the book that is cute, yet sad at the same time as the characters deal with the problems of aging. The Amish faith is dealt with nicely as are how they deal with certain modern conveniences. Readers may, as both Kade and Sadie do, question some of the Amish beliefs and embrace others. For the most part the book is well written and believable, although Wiseman does clear the path for the Sadie/Kade romance a bit too conveniently.
  
  "Plain Promise" is a nice sweet romance set in the Amish community.
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  Paula-O

  Book #3 in Daughters of the Promise, "Plain Promise" by Beth Wiseman
  
  I have so enjoyed reading this series and reaching for the next book I am anxious to get right back into the lives of these wonderful characters.
  Each Daughters of the Promise novel focuses on one individual's journey into an Amish community where they discover new meaning to the words of FAITH~HOPE~LOVE......
  
  this book is the story of Sadie who has always believed in God's Promises. She is a widow making a living on her farm with help from the community and a small gift shop at the front of the property where she sells amish homemade items to tourist folks, the women that supplied them helped run the shop on different days of the week and they split the profits accordingly. She has a small garden and also a cabin to rent out that helps her too.
  One fall she has a young man come to rent for 3 months who wants his privacy and they seldom see one another, she was reluctant to let him stay there that long thinking it would be inappropiate but when they had such small contact it was allowed.
  Kade needs to get away from the big city rush and his job where he is the head of a large corporation. He has just had an upset as one of the women he had thought might become more then just a girlfriend left him suddenly, his wife had left years ago and they had not felt the need to finalize a divorce until now. He has a son that is autistic that he has seen little of in the last six months and it seems all is taking its toll on him....
  When his wife brings divorce papers and his son to him at the cabin life is going to change suddenly and drastically for Kade and you will enjoy reading this story of how Sadie and Kade find a closeness that is not allowed in an Amish community...you will fall in love with Tyler(his son) and your heart will break right along with these two people who need so desperately to find Faith strong enough to give them Hope for a Love that is forbidden ...Miracles do happen and you will read as it unfolds in this novel...
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  Cindy

  Plain Promise
  A Daughters of the Promise Novel
  Beth Wiseman
  2009
  Thomas Nelson
  Fiction/Christian/Romance/Amish
  
  Reviewed by Cindy Loven
  
  Sadie Fisher is tired. Tired of being alone, tired of having to take care of her farm alone. A young widow for four years, Sadie is lonely, wanting to be loved, and to give love to a husband and a family. After two years of writing letters and phone calls with Milo, an Amish man from Texas, Sadie is feeling perhaps the time is coming for her dreams to be fulfilled.
  
  Kade Saunders is burned out. Being a successful, rich building contractor has opened him up to people using him for their own personal gain. After a failed marriage, and failing in the dating world, he is just looking for some peace and quiet in his life.
  
  Two people as different as day and night, and they find themselves extremely attracted to one another. How will this ever work out? Sadie is Amish, and Kade is an Englischer. A divorced Englischer, whose ex-wife suddenly brings his autistic son to live with him, while she finds her way. Then there is Milo, the young Amish man from Texas who has been writing to Sadie for a couple of years, he finally comes to Lancaster County to meet her. Will Sadie end up with love in her life? Who will it be?
  
  Plain Promise is a book that will guarantee to keep your interest. An Amish story, that is well written, with believable characters and a wonderful story line. While it is a familiar story line for Amish books, Beth Wiseman has a writing style that grabs your attention, and that makes these people seem like your best friends. You will laugh and cry, as they find their way. Find their way, where? Read the book! No spoilers here! Group discussion questions at the end of the book, along with some Amish recipes. 336 pages $14.99 US
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  Jessica

  With talk of a snow-covered weekend, I borrowed this bestselling Daughters of the Promise book from my library in anticipation of a hunkered down couple of days cozy in a blanket. I live in a rural community where there are Pennsylvania Dutch Amish (the community represented in this book), as well as Mennonites. I have spent my entire life silently living alongside communities of people practicing wildly different cultures than I am accustomed to. Because of my own context with the Amish and Mennonite families, I took this book with a grain of salt. Much of their lifestyle is simplified and glorified by Wiseman. Her author profile indicates she is not herself Amish, but rather she admires their lifestyle. I enjoyed the process of reading this novel, because it was fulfilling the purposes I craved: quick, cozy reading, with a specific winter setting I could enjoy and relate to. It was by no means a literary masterpiece, and it was riddled with cliches that, I think, make some people embarrassed to read it. I didn't know Amish fiction even existed until I began working at the library, and when I asked the women who borrowed these books what they thought of these series, they brushed them off as fluffy, or inconsequential. I'm not a proponent of the romance genre, but I'm familiar with most of the tropes, and enjoy the titillation that things like love triangles and high-stakes relationships can cause. There was very little humour, some marginal excitement, and a few cases of eye-rolling and page-skimming. I don't think I would recommend this book to anyone, but I'll happily continue analyzing it for the next week.
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  Angela

  The story of Sadie, a young Amish widow and Kade, a wealthy man renting her cottage for three months to escape the world.
  
  I really liked seeing the faith and the relationship develop in this characters. I thought the characters were fairly realistic in seeing beyond immediate gratification to hold onto what they believed would be greater happiness and peace. I was glad to see Kade sacrifice his feelings for Sadie's ultimate happiness. I was glad to see Sadie make choices that were right for her and what she really wanted, rather than what was convenient or easy or expected of her. I was glad to see Kade choose a lifestyle change because it was right for him, rather than as a reason to be closer to Sadie. And I was glad that Sadie stayed true to who she was and what she believed even when it was hard to do.
  
  The religious aspect of the novel was a little heavy handed for my taste, but I've read worse and gotten through it. And I struggled with wanting Sadie to relax and just give to her feelings, then feeling bad with myself because I was wanting her to turn her back on her faith and beliefs, and also not totally believing Kade's complete changes. It was an interesting juxtaposition because I'm sure I could change the faith in this book to my religion and then completely change my opinion of the character's actions and desires. It was interesting to look at my own faith and religion in a round-a-bout way by reading this story and thinking how others probably view my faith.
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  Kristin

  This is the latest installment in the "Sister of the Promise" series, but it easily read as a stand-alone novel as well. This book was a fantastic read. The story starts when Sadie, a windowed lady, finds herself renting out a cottage to a well-to-do Englischer. Kade, is a proud and arrogant man, but he is very lost and in need of direction in his life. When his ex-wife leaves him as the sole caretaker of his autistic son, Tyler, he realizes his short comings and realizes he needs help to become the father he wants to be. With Sadie's help, Kade begins to realize the things that are hindering him from being the man he longs to be. However, as with any good romance story, there is conflict, and even heartache. Sadie realizes that though she cares for Kade, their union isn't ideal. The Amish forbids couples from being "unequally yoked" which makes for a unique challenge. It's a powerful message of how important it is to find God for yourself, and not to please another. For that rate, the book poorly because of references to God, this is Christian/Amish fiction. It is what it is and there is going to be a lot of references to God in an Amish book. They live a very devout lifestyle and rely heavily on their faith. This book was what I expected it to be, simple and sweet Amish romance at its finest.
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  Litacisms

  Out of all the Amish books that I have read thus far, this is definitely my favorite. Beth Wiseman in general has become my favorite. I really enjoy her storytelling technique and the gentle way she creates her characters - she creates a world where all of her characters get a say and a story. You really feel like you're part of a community when you're reading.
  
  This was the second book I've read in her Plain series and the main character, Sadie, had just a small role in the first book. It was funny that in book one, no one could really "root" for Sadie because we were so afraid she was going to take Samuel from Lillian! But then I picked up this story, and I just fell in love with Sadie. She was such a good person, with good intentions, and so lonely and missing her husband. I just really felt for her and wanted her to fall in love and be happy - whatever it took!
  
  I don't know what it was about Sadie's story, perhaps it was the emotions that went in to her falling in love with Kade in spite of everything or just the fact that I wanted her to be happy so badly, but I was truly sad when this story was over. This is one I will likely grab for a reread sometime.
  
  Beth Wiseman is a fantastic author that I have picked up so many times just because I saw her name was on it. A lot of times I don't even read the synopsis before I've gone ahead and cracked the book.
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  Rachelle

  Far fetched and sweet.
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  Rachel Brand

  I absolutely adore this series, and I think this is my favourite book so far. I got so involved in the lives of Sadie and Kade, it was almost as if I was experiencing events alongside them. Sometimes stories about Englishers who convert to the Amish faith feel a bit fake and forced, but Beth handled Kade and his conflicts very well, making it seem natural for him to settle into the Amish community and want to remain there. I got so annoyed at Sadie for not following her heart and trying to do what she thought the "right" thing was, even if it didn't make her happy! But I do love a book that connects with me emotionally and makes me get upset or angry with the characters and their actions. I can't wait to read the next book in the series, but unfortunately I borrowed the first three from a friend who bought the rest of her series on her Kindle. As the UK doesn't have Kindle-lending yet, I'll have to get hold of the books myself. I don't normally read books in a series one after another, but I just couldn't resist jumping on to the next book. Beth Wiseman is definitely becoming one of my favourite Amish authors. This one gets 10/10 from me.
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  Tasha enderby

  I am reading series out of sequence of course and I feel like it's unfolding a whole new story as I know some of the players and how they ended up together but not others. This is one of the few books that you see a man have the desire to go into the Amish faith. Women have converted over and over again but a man it's more then just a simple choice for life. It's fun to see the reasoning from a man's point of view and I love that they made it not for a women but for a life and that even if he didn't want to become Amish finding the peace in God can be found anywhere it's just more evident in Lancaster County. How can you not see God around people who only choose to make God their life's choice without a doubt. The one thing this book hit on is how comfortable the Amish people are with each other, they live a life of salvation each and every day. The people all know the vow they took and why and never doubt their faith or belief as we even in church most often question the reasons of our friends faith.
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  Jennifer

  I had a lot of the same problems with this book that I had with the previously two. This will be the last I read from this author. The biggest thing that constantly brought me out of the story was that the older Amish folks all talk like hick Southerners (and I'm from rural NC, so I know what I'm talking about). It makes NO sense. The book takes place in Pennsylvania. And why do only the older Amish people talk like this and not all of the Amish people? And since Amish people speak Pennsylvania Dutch amongst themselves, what is with writing the dialogue with so much emphasis on the hick Southerner dialect? It's like the author just took some choice accents from her Texas hometown and decided Amish people must somehow talk like that. If for some reason there is a reason for these speech patterns, the author should have somehow communicated that instead of leaving at least this reader wondering.
  
  Second note. Just because one CAN use a comma doesn't mean one SHOULD.
  
  Any merits of the story just weren't enough to make up for these constant annoyances.
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  Laura

  This is the 3rd in the Daughters of Promise Series follwing Plain Perfect (Daughters of the Promise, Book 1) and Plain Pursuit (Daughters of the Promise, Book 2). I received this book free through Amazon Vine.
  
  This book has a lot of promise, but I found myself getting bored with it. It was very slow moving throughout with the same thoughts repeated over and over again. It ended up just feeling really long. It took me longer than normal to finish the book and I was disappointed in the ending. It felt forced and unreal. I didn't like the portrayal of either the Amish life or the English life. I also didn't like the side stories...it was just a filler that didn't quite fit with the rest of the story.
  
  Overall I liked the message of finding God's path, but I didn't agree with a few of the sentiments about finding His path. It was a decent read, but I liked the last book in the series much better.