The Love of a Good Amish Woman
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
An overworked bishop and a resilient widow are a help to nearly everyone in their faith-filled Amish community of Joyful River, Pennsylvania—but what will help them see just how right they can be for each other?
Collette Yoder’s path hasn’t been easy since her husband abandoned her—and she recovered from a near-fatal injury. But now-widowed, she feels blessed to provide for her children, especially when her new job means helping the also newly widowed Bishop Aaron Troyer straighten out his too-busy life. She simply won’t let herself hope too much that their friendship could blossom into much, much more . . .
Aaron Troyer can only thank Gott that he’s finally found help. With a thriving congregation and two lively daughters growing up fast, the bishop has more demands on his time than hours in the day. And he’s long admired Collette Yoder's quiet courage and ability to find joy in the smallest things—an inspiring example for three visiting Englisch girls. But amid
unforeseen trouble and strife, Aaron may realize that his admiration for Collette could lead to a lifetime of joy together . . .
Praise for An Amish Homecoming
“Biblical themes of faith and love echo throughout. . . . Lauer’s fans will be satisfied with the happy endings and eagerly await the next trip to Joyful River.”
–Publishers Weekly
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This sweet romance from Lauer (An Amish Bride) brings together a widow and a widower in the Amish community of Joyful River, Pa. After single mother Collette Yoder suffers a streak of bad luck—the death of an estranged husband, a buggy crash that renders her injured and unable to work, the subsequent loss of her home—she's left a "broken woman." Fortunately, she and her daughter find refuge in the household of her son's mother-in-law, Miriam Lapp. Across town, bishop Aaron Troyer is reeling from his wife's semi-recent death and is overwhelmed by the pressures of his spiritual flock, farm, and daughters. When Aaron seeks housekeeping help, Miriam, eager to play matchmaker, suggests Collette as part-time maid. Over buggy rides and cups of coffee, Collette and Aaron bond over their mutual understanding of loss. As the two grow closer, trouble arises in the form of attempted setups for the bishop, town drama stirred up by an upcoming wedding, and brushes with the Englischer world. Meanwhile, Aaron and Collette strive to trust God and start anew together. Though orbited by a large, sometimes-unwieldy cast, Collette and Aaron are standout characters—brave, vulnerable, and complex. Readers will eagerly follow their emotional arcs till the book's satisfying close. There's much to enjoy in this tale of rediscovered love.
