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The Zook Family Revisited #2
Bitter Crossroad
Belinda Glick enjoys her time with the Zook family, but it's time to return to Ohio. Her Aunt Mary is strong enough to take over the care of Oma. Though she will miss everyone, Belinda's heart is with Jeff Richardson, a young man back home.
Things become complicated when her parents realize her feelings for Jeff go beyond friendship. He is still an Englisher in their minds, though he plans to adopt the simpler ways of the Mennonites.
Katie, the youngest Zook daughter, finds herself questioning her own future with Josiah Stoltz. Events outside her control bring her face-to-face with her own mortality Where does Josiah fit in her life?
Belinda must return to Lancaster when the family's situation alters drastically. Will she come back to Ohio once she's no longer needed at the Zooks? Will Jeff be willing to wait? will her family disown her if she leaves the Amish faith? Belinda finds herself at a crossroad. Bitter indeed.
Things become complicated when her parents realize her feelings for Jeff go beyond friendship. He is still an Englisher in their minds, though he plans to adopt the simpler ways of the Mennonites.
Katie, the youngest Zook daughter, finds herself questioning her own future with Josiah Stoltz. Events outside her control bring her face-to-face with her own mortality Where does Josiah fit in her life?
Belinda must return to Lancaster when the family's situation alters drastically. Will she come back to Ohio once she's no longer needed at the Zooks? Will Jeff be willing to wait? will her family disown her if she leaves the Amish faith? Belinda finds herself at a crossroad. Bitter indeed.
- GenresAmish
257 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2013
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About the author
June Bryan Belfie
34 books48 followersJune Bryan Belfie began writing in her 70s and has written over 30 books. Her Amish novels became best sellers on Amazon Kindle, and her work has been published with both Harlequin and Desert Breeze. You can find most of her books available at Barnes and Nobles in paperback or e-book. Soon audio books will be available for some of her Amish and Christian-based novels.
While raising five children, June found time to take up oil painting and studied under several nationally known artists. She also loved to play the piano, sing, and sew.
In the 1970’s, she and her husband, Jim, purchased and operated a thirty-eight-room country inn located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania where she established an art gallery as well as creative workshops, which took place in a converted recreation hall. Professional artists and writers from all over the country presided over classes held during the summer months.
In addition to inn-keeping, Ms. Belfie has owned a restaurant, cooked professionally, worked in a bank, collected and sold antiques, directed a church choir, and served as a Stephen's Minister.
She enjoys her eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, as well as her adult children and their spouses. She now resides in Media, Pennsylvania.
While raising five children, June found time to take up oil painting and studied under several nationally known artists. She also loved to play the piano, sing, and sew.
In the 1970’s, she and her husband, Jim, purchased and operated a thirty-eight-room country inn located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania where she established an art gallery as well as creative workshops, which took place in a converted recreation hall. Professional artists and writers from all over the country presided over classes held during the summer months.
In addition to inn-keeping, Ms. Belfie has owned a restaurant, cooked professionally, worked in a bank, collected and sold antiques, directed a church choir, and served as a Stephen's Minister.
She enjoys her eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, as well as her adult children and their spouses. She now resides in Media, Pennsylvania.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
April 13, 2018
Wasn’t as easy to follow as the others books in this series, it does have some of the same characters. This showing the gaps in the relationship between Katie and Josiah, and then with her health issues. Made her wonder if there would be a wedding. Brings about a maturity for them, to enjoy ever moment together. Her books are always enjoyable to read as is this series.
March 13, 2019
Great
I just love this series of books. Following Belinda and Katie's story. I cant wait to read the next book .
I just love this series of books. Following Belinda and Katie's story. I cant wait to read the next book .
February 21, 2015
Enjoyable book.
This is actually the first one in the series that I have read. I wasn't at too much of a loss, because June did an excellent job at catching you up on what happened before. My only problem is that it ended very quickly. But I do want to read on and find out what happens to Belinda and Katie.
This is actually the first one in the series that I have read. I wasn't at too much of a loss, because June did an excellent job at catching you up on what happened before. My only problem is that it ended very quickly. But I do want to read on and find out what happens to Belinda and Katie.
December 2, 2014
Great and sad
I love the story,but can't give a good review until I have read the next book. This one is ongoing, got many people involved in some sort of trouble ,but God is who they turn to and each other
I love the story,but can't give a good review until I have read the next book. This one is ongoing, got many people involved in some sort of trouble ,but God is who they turn to and each other
December 18, 2015
Lots of questions....with sadness and joy as the answers. I was disappointed that Belinda and Jeff did not end up together because of her Amish family, but I guess that's because there will be a sequel. (?) I had to give it 5 stars because it was very enjoyable reading.
July 19, 2015
Good reading
This is part two of the collection and better than the first one. I am really going to look for another part, and if you like Amish books you will enjoy this collection.
This is part two of the collection and better than the first one. I am really going to look for another part, and if you like Amish books you will enjoy this collection.
October 18, 2014
Revisiting the Zook family in Pennsylvania and Ohio Amish country is always an enjoyable and inspirational experience.
August 24, 2015
Bitter Crossroad
Sadness can turn into happiness with prayer...if you just believe in God's goodness..now hopefully something good will come for the other young couple.
Sadness can turn into happiness with prayer...if you just believe in God's goodness..now hopefully something good will come for the other young couple.
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