Gould's Series Concludes in Love and Marriage
Gregarious Rose Lehman, who's always the life of the Amish youth
singings, is determined to marry the bishop's son, Reuben
Byler--until the handsome Army buddy of her future brother-in-law
shows up in Lancaster County. In comparison to Trevor, Reuben seems
downright boring. Trevor shares Rose's sense of fun and adventure,
and her easygoing disposition.
When her sister Lila's buggy is rear-ended and Lila is horribly
injured, Rose finds herself with more freedom than she's ever
experienced. Everyone is so concerned about Lila that no one
realizes Rose is sneaking out with Trevor. Except for Reuben. But
in his usual passive way, he doesn't confront her, nor does he
address the situation with her Dat or anyone else in the district.
Rose appreciates Reuben's discretion, but she also resents it. Part
of her relishes the freedom she's found with Trevor, but the other
part of her wishes Reuben would "fight" for her, as much as any
Amish man would. Too late, she realizes the foolish choice she's
made. Has she ruined her best chance at love, or is there another
path to happiness she just hasn't seen yet?
Will Love Be Enough to Fix What Tragedy
Threatens?
Gregarious Rose Lehman, who's always the life of the Amish youth
singings, is determined to marry the bishop's son, Reuben
Byler--until the handsome Army buddy of her future brother-in-law
shows up in Lancaster County. In comparison to Trevor, Reuben seems
downright boring. Trevor shares Rose's sense of fun and
adventure, and her easygoing disposition.
When her sister Lila is injured in a devastating accident, Rose
finds herself with more freedom than she's ever experienced in her
life. Only Reuben seems to notice, but he never voices his
concerns. Part of her relishes the freedom she's found with Trevor,
but the other part wishes Reuben would finally express his love and
"fight" for her. Have her choices ruined her best chance at love,
or is there another path to happiness she just hasn't seen
yet?
"The characters are true to life and the events unfold naturally.
Gould once again writes a meaningful story that readers will
love."--RT Book Reviews
"The narrative flows beautifully through the differing
narrations of Rose, Lila, Reuben, and Zane, Lila's intended. Each
voice is well defined and brings a balanced perspective to a
complex story that digs deeply into Amish culture and shatters some
preconceived notions about Amish interactions with their non-Amish
neighbors. Gould evokes true emotion as she examines contemporary
situations through a critical, yet loving, lens."--Publishers Weekly
"Fans of the first two books will line up for Gould's
trilogy finale."--Library Journal
Leslie Gould is the coauthor, with Mindy Starns Clark, of the #1 bestselling The Amish Midwife and The Amish Nanny. She is also the author of numerous novels including two Lancaster Amish series. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Portland State University and has taught fiction writing at Multnomah University as an adjunct professor. She resides with her husband and four children in Oregon. Learn more at www.lesliegould.com.