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Amish Blizzards #1
Winter Surplus
Volume One of the Amish Blizzards short story series opens up with Amish schoolteacher, Abby Yoder, unpacking and settling into her new rented farmhouse.
Suddenly, a knock on the front door brings an agitated visitor, Nathan Yoder, but Nathan has the right to be uneasy about Abby's arrival. The last three teachers found love and didn't stay at teaching for a full year.
Nathan has two special-needs children, and is a widower, so he needs a teacher that will stay put.
Abby has taken the job to help her blind season, but she has to keep pushing her selfish needs back as she finds Nathan very intriguing. However, Nathan is battling his affection for Abby because he can't see God answering both of his prayers: the prayer for a good schoolteacher and a good wife.
Will Abby stay focused as a schoolteacher, or will she let her heart slip away. Will Nathan be able to help keep Abby work-centered, or will his manliness make him error?
Suddenly, a knock on the front door brings an agitated visitor, Nathan Yoder, but Nathan has the right to be uneasy about Abby's arrival. The last three teachers found love and didn't stay at teaching for a full year.
Nathan has two special-needs children, and is a widower, so he needs a teacher that will stay put.
Abby has taken the job to help her blind season, but she has to keep pushing her selfish needs back as she finds Nathan very intriguing. However, Nathan is battling his affection for Abby because he can't see God answering both of his prayers: the prayer for a good schoolteacher and a good wife.
Will Abby stay focused as a schoolteacher, or will she let her heart slip away. Will Nathan be able to help keep Abby work-centered, or will his manliness make him error?
17 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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Sicily Yoder
101 books35 followersDied March 15, 2014.
Indie author Sicily Yoder published close to 100 Amish Romance novels and cookbooks from 2004 - 2014.
Indie author Sicily Yoder published close to 100 Amish Romance novels and cookbooks from 2004 - 2014.
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January 1, 2015
SUMMARY: Volume One of the Amish Blizzards short story series opens up with Amish schoolteacher, Abby Yoder, unpacking and settling into her new rented farmhouse. Suddenly, a knock on the front door brings an agitated visitor, Nathan Yoder, but Nathan has the right to be uneasy about Abby's arrival. The last three teachers found love and didn't stay at teaching for a full year.
Nathan has two special-needs children, and is a widower, so he needs a teacher that will stay put.
Abby has taken the job to help her blind season, but she has to keep pushing her selfish needs back as she finds Nathan very intriguing. However, Nathan is battling his affection for Abby because he can't see God answering both of his prayers: the prayer for a good schoolteacher and a good wife.
Will Abby stay focused as a schoolteacher, or will she let her heart slip away. Will Nathan be able to help keep Abby work-centered, or will his manliness make him error?
REVIEW: This was a Kindle freebie and was indicated as Volume 1. Complete misnomer - Chapter 1! I probably would have enjoyed this if I could have read the whole story but I certainly don't want to purchase it chapter by chapter.
Nathan has two special-needs children, and is a widower, so he needs a teacher that will stay put.
Abby has taken the job to help her blind season, but she has to keep pushing her selfish needs back as she finds Nathan very intriguing. However, Nathan is battling his affection for Abby because he can't see God answering both of his prayers: the prayer for a good schoolteacher and a good wife.
Will Abby stay focused as a schoolteacher, or will she let her heart slip away. Will Nathan be able to help keep Abby work-centered, or will his manliness make him error?
REVIEW: This was a Kindle freebie and was indicated as Volume 1. Complete misnomer - Chapter 1! I probably would have enjoyed this if I could have read the whole story but I certainly don't want to purchase it chapter by chapter.
March 31, 2019
Short story, but I enjoyed it.
September 19, 2020
Amish Blizzard
I love everything about Amish culture. How they have a simple life and I don’t mean an easy life just a simple one.
I love everything about Amish culture. How they have a simple life and I don’t mean an easy life just a simple one.
November 25, 2022
Awesome
I loved this book from the very beginning. It is an awesome book. I recommend it to everyone who reads.
I loved this book from the very beginning. It is an awesome book. I recommend it to everyone who reads.
November 17, 2024
First short story of series
Have only read the first book. I may or may not end up reading more. I have too many books!
Have only read the first book. I may or may not end up reading more. I have too many books!
January 7, 2014
I should have known. I should have picked up on it. I should have seen the multiple books with "Amish Blizzards" in the biggest type that this was more than books in a series. In reality it is a set of novellas -- fairly short novellas -- in a series. Not a BOOK.
I could not like the main female character. By using a novella approach to this series, there is no time for character development. The character just "DOES" and you either accept it as a normal behavior a Amish maiden (school teacher) would do or not. I am part of the "NOT". Too bold. Way too bold. Had the character been developed so that her boldness for part of her personality & perhaps her mother had told her she needed to curb such actions -- but no, no time for that.
I plan to read no further in this series. And before read the next (free) book I downloaded by Sicily Yoder, I'm checking how many pages. If it's another short one, I'll skip this Amish author.
I could not like the main female character. By using a novella approach to this series, there is no time for character development. The character just "DOES" and you either accept it as a normal behavior a Amish maiden (school teacher) would do or not. I am part of the "NOT". Too bold. Way too bold. Had the character been developed so that her boldness for part of her personality & perhaps her mother had told her she needed to curb such actions -- but no, no time for that.
I plan to read no further in this series. And before read the next (free) book I downloaded by Sicily Yoder, I'm checking how many pages. If it's another short one, I'll skip this Amish author.
January 21, 2014
This is a short story,but I enjoyed it. It is the first volume in Amish Blizzard.We have an Amish school teacher, Abby Yoder ,who has come to Ohio to teach school so she can earn enough money to send her blind sister to Kentucky to learn Braille.
Nathan Yoder, is a neighbor who has lost his wife and trying to raise his children and two of then have special needs. Nathan is praying for a good school teacher who will stay and not leave. He also prays for a wife to help him with his children. I an looking forward to reading volume Two in this series. I gave this book a 5 star because it is good and well written.I was given an ebook to read and was not told I had to give a positive review.
Nathan Yoder, is a neighbor who has lost his wife and trying to raise his children and two of then have special needs. Nathan is praying for a good school teacher who will stay and not leave. He also prays for a wife to help him with his children. I an looking forward to reading volume Two in this series. I gave this book a 5 star because it is good and well written.I was given an ebook to read and was not told I had to give a positive review.
February 17, 2016
Winter Surplus is the first chapter of a longer story that is sold in installments. It sets up the story where Abby Yoder moves to Ohio to become a schoolteacher to help her blind sister go to school to learn Braille so she can become a teacher to the six blind children in their community in Indiana.
Abby is distracted the first day by her next door neighbor, a widower with two special needs children she will be teacher. He wants a good teacher for his children and wishes for a good wife to help him raise the children.
Winder Surplus is a good setup for a novel but leaves the reader hanging on a cliff.
Abby is distracted the first day by her next door neighbor, a widower with two special needs children she will be teacher. He wants a good teacher for his children and wishes for a good wife to help him raise the children.
Winder Surplus is a good setup for a novel but leaves the reader hanging on a cliff.
January 28, 2014
I normally don't care for short stories but I will read them once in awhile when I am in between books or at a doctor's office BUT I really enjoyed this short Amish story by Sicily Yoder. I got this ebook free while back from Amazon.com. It only has 3 chapters BUT I could have read a full book by this author. I wanted to read the next book but I didn't have it on my kindle and I was so disappointed.
If you are needing a quick read or just not a big reader and like/love Amish books I would recommend this book and author.
If you are needing a quick read or just not a big reader and like/love Amish books I would recommend this book and author.
March 18, 2014
It read more like notes for a story than a fully thought out story. The characters weren't fully established or given depth. The teacher behaved in a way not in keeping with the community. I'm not sure such a person would've been allowed to be in such a responsible position, whilst having such little self control. A frustrating read as I would've liked to get to know the characters more and see more natural, less rushed interactions between them, more fitting their responsible positions in the community.
May 12, 2014
I enjoyed this story, gave me insight as to how Sicily Yoder writes.
This story, volume one in the Amish Blizzards series, served a great purpose. It allowed me to see how Sicily Yoder writes. And I loved her writing. I read many Amish romances and I went into reading this knowing that I was only getting a few chapters.
With that said, I felt Ms. Yoder stays true to the Amish people. I liked hearing the inner thoughts of her characters. I will be picking up the rest of the books in this series to see how it all works out.
Thank you, Ms. Yoder.
This story, volume one in the Amish Blizzards series, served a great purpose. It allowed me to see how Sicily Yoder writes. And I loved her writing. I read many Amish romances and I went into reading this knowing that I was only getting a few chapters.
With that said, I felt Ms. Yoder stays true to the Amish people. I liked hearing the inner thoughts of her characters. I will be picking up the rest of the books in this series to see how it all works out.
Thank you, Ms. Yoder.
January 13, 2014
A very short "book", but kept me interested. This is volume 1 in a series, but I would not qualify it as a book. Amish school teacher has moved to Ohio from Indiana to teach and earn money to send her blind sister to a school to learn Braille. I will probably read more in the series.
October 27, 2015
Excellent story
This book sets the tone for the other stories Sicily Yoder has wrote. She introduces the characters and their plight in life. You can glimpse the possibility of a happy future, but wonder what that future will consist of.
This book sets the tone for the other stories Sicily Yoder has wrote. She introduces the characters and their plight in life. You can glimpse the possibility of a happy future, but wonder what that future will consist of.
December 1, 2015
Abby Yoder accepts a job as teacher in a small town so she can earn enough money to send her blind sister to a school in Kentucky. Abby wants her to learn to read Braille so that she can both help herself and help other blind people.
January 31, 2016
Good quick read
I didn't know this book was a short as it was, but it definitely did not disappoint. It left you wanting to read the next volume. I enjoyed the book and it's clean natured content.
I didn't know this book was a short as it was, but it definitely did not disappoint. It left you wanting to read the next volume. I enjoyed the book and it's clean natured content.
November 18, 2014
Volume One
Volume one was well written. Had a good story line.Keep me interest enough to want to read the next volume.
Volume one was well written. Had a good story line.Keep me interest enough to want to read the next volume.
February 18, 2014
It was very, very short. I would not even call it a book because it was so short.
May 3, 2014
Great story. Can't wait to read more.
May 1, 2014
Was very short, but intrigued me. I'm now drawn into the lives of these people and I want to know more!!
October 17, 2015
It was a good start but I didn't realize that it is only the beginning of a book. I might go back and find the book to read it all or I might not
January 16, 2015
This is the shortest short story i have ever read, 3 chapters. Just when i am getting into the storyline boom it was over lol, But it was a good little story just wish it was longer.
August 14, 2014
Presents a New Teacher
A new teacher moves in to fill a new position. A neighbor widow greets her with desire and special learning needs for his children.
A new teacher moves in to fill a new position. A neighbor widow greets her with desire and special learning needs for his children.
July 14, 2015
Loved this book and love the author!
January 28, 2015
Short story. Curious about volume 2.
March 11, 2015
Love
this was a good story but not long enough lol. I read it all in 20 mins. can't wait to read volume 2
this was a good story but not long enough lol. I read it all in 20 mins. can't wait to read volume 2
March 21, 2015
Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!
Great I really liked this book. I always enjoy your books. It's nice to be able to read a book and not have to worry about the content. Thank you.
Great I really liked this book. I always enjoy your books. It's nice to be able to read a book and not have to worry about the content. Thank you.
June 27, 2015
Another Sweet Love Story
April 30, 2016
Liked it
Liked the story line and loved the characters
Teacher moves to new town widower tired of teachers staying only 1yr pays her a visit
Liked the story line and loved the characters
Teacher moves to new town widower tired of teachers staying only 1yr pays her a visit
November 24, 2015
Want to read the others
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