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Jonah Miller thought he left heartbreak behind when he moved from Pennsylvania to Illinois, settling into a new Amish community as a buggy maker. But his heart is about to be broken again as Elaine Schrock ignores her love and rejects his courtship in order to care for her only living relative, a grandmother with dementia. Jonah is sure he won’t find love a third time until he starts dating Sarah, a widow with a son. Now Elaine is feeling the heartbreak as it appears Jonah has finally found the happiness he has long sought.
- GenresAmishChristian Fiction
46 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2015
171 people are currently reading
239 people want to read
About the author
Wanda E. Brunstetter
215 books2,325 followersNew York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.
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June 27, 2016
A preview!
I thought it was the book. The preview was good but I would never waste my time only reading a preview!
I thought it was the book. The preview was good but I would never waste my time only reading a preview!
September 27, 2017
This story caught my interest, but it is only a preview, not a full story and I didn't realize that when I downloaded it. There was a little bit of interest as I wondered whether Jonah will wait for Elaine to finish her mourning over her Grandpa, or whether he would 'rescue' the widow, Sara and her baby boy, Mark by marrying her. Considering all the books out there and all the full books on my kindle waiting to be read, I have decided my interest is not great enough to order the full story for now. Another downfall is that some of the readers obviously had the full story and left their reviews on the full story giving spoilers to the readers who only read the Preview.
The author writes well, but the story, so far, is not that much different than many of the other Amish stories that I have read. Light, clean reading but not 'much meat' to contemplate on.
The author writes well, but the story, so far, is not that much different than many of the other Amish stories that I have read. Light, clean reading but not 'much meat' to contemplate on.
February 25, 2020
Great book!
Great book!enjoyed reading and was very good at keeping me too want to keep reading. Away love stories about Amish country and families. Just wish that sometimes wasn't cut short and would continue on. Too short sometimes and feel left to wonder what happened next.
Great book!enjoyed reading and was very good at keeping me too want to keep reading. Away love stories about Amish country and families. Just wish that sometimes wasn't cut short and would continue on. Too short sometimes and feel left to wonder what happened next.
August 3, 2017
Excellent preview of the book. I want to read the full story.
December 16, 2017
I simply loved it. I am now following the author!
October 23, 2021
Very nice
I surly enjoyed this story. I often envy the Amish community because of the care & concern they share with eachother
I surly enjoyed this story. I often envy the Amish community because of the care & concern they share with eachother
January 19, 2022
I also thought it was the book. Will not download just previews again.
September 27, 2017
The Decision by Wanda E. Brunstetter is the first book in The Prairie State Friends series. The Decision is such a joy to read. This book picks up after The Discovery Saga Collection (A 6-part series from Lancaster County). Jonah Miller has moved from Lancaster County to Arthur, Illinois. He did not feel he could stay in Lancaster County and get over Meredith. Jonah’s twin sister, Jean and her husband, Nathan (along with their two children) live in Arthur. Jonah has bought a property and started a buggy making business.
Elaine Schrock lives with her grandparents, Lloyd and Edna Schrock. Her parents died in a buggy accident when she was little and her paternal grandparents took her in and raised her. Grandfather Schrock dies suddenly of a heart attack with his last words asking Elaine to take care of her grandmother. Shortly after his death Edna starts acting strangely. Edna is getting forgetful as well as having dizzy spells. Elaine takes her to the doctor and finds out that Edna has Type II Diabetes. Edna will have to modify her diet and take medication to control the diabetes. Elaine knows this will be difficult since her grandmother loves sweets. One day Edna passes out at a local diner and is taken to the hospital. The doctor runs tests and discovers that Edna has dementia. How will this diagnosis affect Elaine’s life?
Jonah and Elaine have been courting for the last year, but when her grandmother becomes ill Elaine feels that she must handle her responsibilities on her own. Elaine tells Jonah that she does not love him and pushes him away. Jonah feels hurt. This rejection is especially hard after what happened with Meredith. Jonah starts spending time with Sara.
Sara Stutzman is a widow with a two year old son, Mark. She was married to Hurley who was a friend of Jonah’s. Sara is tired all the time and has a tingling sensation in her arms and legs. Sara gets diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Sara has to decide to whether to stay in Arthur or go back to her home town (where her parents live). How will Jonah handle the news of Sara’s illness?
To find out what happens with Elaine, Jonah, and Sara, please read The Decision. It is such a marvelous book. I did not want it to end. I have to warn you that it gets sad towards the end. You will need to have your hankie close by! I give The Decision 5 out of 5 stars. I cannot wait for the next book in The Prairie State Friends series.
Elaine Schrock lives with her grandparents, Lloyd and Edna Schrock. Her parents died in a buggy accident when she was little and her paternal grandparents took her in and raised her. Grandfather Schrock dies suddenly of a heart attack with his last words asking Elaine to take care of her grandmother. Shortly after his death Edna starts acting strangely. Edna is getting forgetful as well as having dizzy spells. Elaine takes her to the doctor and finds out that Edna has Type II Diabetes. Edna will have to modify her diet and take medication to control the diabetes. Elaine knows this will be difficult since her grandmother loves sweets. One day Edna passes out at a local diner and is taken to the hospital. The doctor runs tests and discovers that Edna has dementia. How will this diagnosis affect Elaine’s life?
Jonah and Elaine have been courting for the last year, but when her grandmother becomes ill Elaine feels that she must handle her responsibilities on her own. Elaine tells Jonah that she does not love him and pushes him away. Jonah feels hurt. This rejection is especially hard after what happened with Meredith. Jonah starts spending time with Sara.
Sara Stutzman is a widow with a two year old son, Mark. She was married to Hurley who was a friend of Jonah’s. Sara is tired all the time and has a tingling sensation in her arms and legs. Sara gets diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Sara has to decide to whether to stay in Arthur or go back to her home town (where her parents live). How will Jonah handle the news of Sara’s illness?
To find out what happens with Elaine, Jonah, and Sara, please read The Decision. It is such a marvelous book. I did not want it to end. I have to warn you that it gets sad towards the end. You will need to have your hankie close by! I give The Decision 5 out of 5 stars. I cannot wait for the next book in The Prairie State Friends series.
January 11, 2021
This is the first 5 chapters to this new novel.... gives you enough detail about every main character to get to 'know and love' them. There are several but each story entwins within the other, at first was hard to keep up with whom was who but soon was worked out and story was developed and now I can't wait until the rest of the book is printed! A community with so much going on right now, so much mourning a recent death and one that is 10 months old but both still very heavy in the hearts of the immediate families and their tight nit community
May 18, 2015
Home
This sneak preview was a little too short. You left reading it with not much of anything to hold on to and make you excited for the next.
This sneak preview was a little too short. You left reading it with not much of anything to hold on to and make you excited for the next.
February 7, 2016
Very good read
This was enjoyable just too short. Always enjoy her books I love reading about life among the amish. Such a wholesome life
This was enjoyable just too short. Always enjoy her books I love reading about life among the amish. Such a wholesome life
April 7, 2016
Great read
Love reading about the Amish. This book is a continuation of another book I read. Love Wanda Brunstetter's books. Great!
Love reading about the Amish. This book is a continuation of another book I read. Love Wanda Brunstetter's books. Great!
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