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Under the Harvest Moon
Can Brock and Naomi harvest a second chance for love?
When Naomi Dienner is suddenly widowed, she never expects to find love again . . . until she meets Brock Mulligan, an English family friend hired at harvest time. As a sinister presence begins to threaten Naomi, Brock seeks to prove himself trustworthy while struggling with growing feelings for Naomi and her children. Will God open Naomi's heart--and give Brock his own second chance at love?
When Naomi Dienner is suddenly widowed, she never expects to find love again . . . until she meets Brock Mulligan, an English family friend hired at harvest time. As a sinister presence begins to threaten Naomi, Brock seeks to prove himself trustworthy while struggling with growing feelings for Naomi and her children. Will God open Naomi's heart--and give Brock his own second chance at love?
100 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2016
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Beth Wiseman
137 books1,430 followers"I wish I had the time to review books and chat with you here, but my writing deadlines just don't allow it. Please like my Fans of Beth Wiseman Page on Facebook where I try to post any news and interact with readers."
Beth is the best-selling and award winning author of the Daughters of the Promise series - Plain Perfect, Plain Pursuit, Plain Promise, Plain Paradise, and Plain Proposal. She is contracted with HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Her other series--the Land of Canaan Novels--begins with Seek Me With All Your Heart, then The Wonder of Your Love and now, His Love Endures Forever. Seek Me With All Your Heart is the first Amish fiction book selected as a Women of Faith novel in 2011. Beth has also written three contemporary Christian fiction novels, Need You Now published in 2012 and The House That Love Built in 2013. In The Promise, (2014) Beth jumps way outside the box. This story takes readers far away from Amish Country and small Texas towns to a dangerous place on the other side of the world. Inspired by a true story, Beth believes this is the book she’s been working toward for a long time. 2015 brings Beth back to the Pennsylvania Amish with her new series, Amish Secrets. She is currently working on book #2 following much success with book #1, Her Brother's Keeper.
You can also follow Beth on Twitter: @BethWiseman
Beth is the best-selling and award winning author of the Daughters of the Promise series - Plain Perfect, Plain Pursuit, Plain Promise, Plain Paradise, and Plain Proposal. She is contracted with HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Her other series--the Land of Canaan Novels--begins with Seek Me With All Your Heart, then The Wonder of Your Love and now, His Love Endures Forever. Seek Me With All Your Heart is the first Amish fiction book selected as a Women of Faith novel in 2011. Beth has also written three contemporary Christian fiction novels, Need You Now published in 2012 and The House That Love Built in 2013. In The Promise, (2014) Beth jumps way outside the box. This story takes readers far away from Amish Country and small Texas towns to a dangerous place on the other side of the world. Inspired by a true story, Beth believes this is the book she’s been working toward for a long time. 2015 brings Beth back to the Pennsylvania Amish with her new series, Amish Secrets. She is currently working on book #2 following much success with book #1, Her Brother's Keeper.
You can also follow Beth on Twitter: @BethWiseman
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September 14, 2016
Under the Harvest Moon is an Amish Harvest Novella by Beth Wiseman is a book that is so powerful that it will take your breath away right from the start. This story will surly pull at your heart strings toughing on a subject that many deal with on a regular basis. Bravo for a story so well written Beth Wiseman. This story is full of love, pain, heartache, hope, faith and learning to let go of the past and moving forward with life. Be sure to order your copy of Under the Harvest Moon today. I highly recommend it. 5 stars! I received a copy of this book for my honest review.
January 23, 2018
This was my 1st time reading anything by Beth Wiseman, and I will certainly be reading more of her work. She's an Excellent author. This story will pull at your heart strings as it touches on a subject that many deal with on a regular basis.
Bravo for a story so well written Beth Wiseman. This story is full of love, pain, heartache, hope, faith and learning to let go of the past and moving forward with life.
Be sure to order your copy of Under the Harvest Moon today. I highly recommend it. 5 stars!
Bravo for a story so well written Beth Wiseman. This story is full of love, pain, heartache, hope, faith and learning to let go of the past and moving forward with life.
Be sure to order your copy of Under the Harvest Moon today. I highly recommend it. 5 stars!
September 21, 2020
I really enjoyed this book!
May 7, 2019
So often short stories are too short. They leave out critical details and I’m left wanting more. Under the Harvest Moon was just right, however, and now I cannot start the next story as I need to think more about this one.
December 7, 2019
I listened to the audio book & while the story was really good, the narrator's voice seemed young & unemotional.
March 18, 2024
Love this book. I started reading it this morning and didn't even stop to eat. I felt as though I was right there with the characters in the story.
August 19, 2024
What a beautiful story! We can live a happy life of carnival rides and special blankets.
November 25, 2024
Good story
This is my first time reading this author. This turned out to be a nice romance, despite the battered theme of the story. Older man falls for younger woman.
This is my first time reading this author. This turned out to be a nice romance, despite the battered theme of the story. Older man falls for younger woman.
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June 14, 2025very good book
March 4, 2017
After the first chapter I knew I wouldn't be able to put this down, completely absorbed by the story. I instantly fell in love with Naomi and Brock, and wished the story was longer so I wouldn't say goodbye to these characters just yet. Well written, earnest, funny, charming, and clearly written with a lot of heart.
August 10, 2016
I have been a fan of Beth's writing for a long time now, and I always expect that her books, whether a novella or a novel, will be outstanding. This novella did not disappoint me in the least. She had my attention right from the prologue....I couldn't believe what I was reading, although I am sure there are some Amish wives out there experiencing what Naomi was.
I loved the way that Beth wrote Naomi's character. Here is a woman who suffered great abuse, however even after her husbands death kept it secret thinking it was her fault. I can only imagine the sigh of relief she breathed after her husbands funeral as she was about to start on the adventure of single parenting. At least she could do things without worrying about the consequences. Knowing there are women out there who probably feel the same as Naomi, I am so glad Beth wrote this in a realistic way. I feel it is easier to connect to her character by doing so.
Beth did a fantastic job of bringing in Englischer Brook Mulligan. He was exactly the type of man Naomi needed in order to grow and move on. Although in novella form, I did not feel at all like this storyline was rushed. I hope I get to see more of this couple in the future!!
I received a complimentary copy of An Amish Harvest from the publisher in exchange for an honest review which I have given.
I loved the way that Beth wrote Naomi's character. Here is a woman who suffered great abuse, however even after her husbands death kept it secret thinking it was her fault. I can only imagine the sigh of relief she breathed after her husbands funeral as she was about to start on the adventure of single parenting. At least she could do things without worrying about the consequences. Knowing there are women out there who probably feel the same as Naomi, I am so glad Beth wrote this in a realistic way. I feel it is easier to connect to her character by doing so.
Beth did a fantastic job of bringing in Englischer Brook Mulligan. He was exactly the type of man Naomi needed in order to grow and move on. Although in novella form, I did not feel at all like this storyline was rushed. I hope I get to see more of this couple in the future!!
I received a complimentary copy of An Amish Harvest from the publisher in exchange for an honest review which I have given.
August 30, 2016
Beth Wiseman reminds us that things aren’t always as they seem and that Amish people are just that, people. Though they strive to live the way God wants all of us to, they have struggles too.
Naomi’s husband Stephen, while a good father to their two little girls, took his frustrations out on her. She covered her bruises with concealer so that the community wouldn’t know what was going on in her home. She thought his fits of rage were her fault. She prayed God would help her be a better wife.
Stephen died unexpectantly leaving her with a baby on the way and a harvest to bring in. No one knew of the baby yet. She had lost one and wanted to wait awhile before she shared the news this time. Her father had an English friend that he hired to bring in Naomi’s Alfalfa.
Brock was a widower and a gentle man. It took some doing to get Naomi to trust him after the abuse she’d received from Stephen during their marriage.
Read Naomi’s story and meet her adorable little girls Abby and Esther Rose. Does Brock gain her trust and affection? What about the problem that he’s English?
Naomi’s husband Stephen, while a good father to their two little girls, took his frustrations out on her. She covered her bruises with concealer so that the community wouldn’t know what was going on in her home. She thought his fits of rage were her fault. She prayed God would help her be a better wife.
Stephen died unexpectantly leaving her with a baby on the way and a harvest to bring in. No one knew of the baby yet. She had lost one and wanted to wait awhile before she shared the news this time. Her father had an English friend that he hired to bring in Naomi’s Alfalfa.
Brock was a widower and a gentle man. It took some doing to get Naomi to trust him after the abuse she’d received from Stephen during their marriage.
Read Naomi’s story and meet her adorable little girls Abby and Esther Rose. Does Brock gain her trust and affection? What about the problem that he’s English?
August 15, 2016
Under the Harvest Moon by Beth Wiseman is a charming novella. Young, newly widowed with the death of an abusive husband, Naomi knows she is expected to remarry. How can she ever trust another man? What about her father's friend Brock who has been hired to help with the harvest? Widower and not Amish, how can she even consider him? And now the superstitious neighbor plants fear in Naomi. Will a bag of herbs bring protection from the powers of the harvest moon? Sweet characters, good story line that moves quickly and woven through with God's love and care for His children and Wiseman presents readers with a delightful story.
I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
September 5, 2016
Another really good read by author Beth Wiseman. I have read several of Beth's books and she is a very talented author. This novella is in "An Amish Harvest". This love story between a young Amish widow and a middle aged English widower was sweet, tender and romantic. There was a lot of story packed in this 100 pages, The widow also had 2 adorable daughters that added levity to the story. I highly recommend this tender story. I received a free copy of this book for an honest review which I have given.
September 22, 2016
Surprising, this is the first story of Beth Wiseman's I've read. I have several of her books on my TBR list just based on the wonderful reviews I've heard from fellow bloggers, but yet to have the opportunity to do so. After her story, Under the Harvest Moon, I can simply say, I'm looking forward to each of her novels for sure. The underlying theme of dealing with physical abuse, and the shame associated with it was strong and presented well. The connection between Amish and the Englisch also plays a role, while the children added humor to the story. Beth sure pack quite the punch in this one!
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. For my review policy, please see my Disclosure page.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. For my review policy, please see my Disclosure page.
September 5, 2021
It is such a great book, I loved this book!
It is full of love, pain, heartache, hope, faith and learning to let go of the past and moving forward with life. Naomi's abusive husband passes on leaving her with a baby on the way and the harvest to do. No one knew of the baby yet, as she'd lost one she understandably wanted to wait a while before she shared the news. Her father's Englisher friend Brock has been hired to help with the harvest they soon become friends. Naomi's neighbour plants fear in her about her unborn baby and the full moon. Naomi doesn't know how can she ever trust another man?
God's love and care for His children shines throughout this novel.
It is full of love, pain, heartache, hope, faith and learning to let go of the past and moving forward with life. Naomi's abusive husband passes on leaving her with a baby on the way and the harvest to do. No one knew of the baby yet, as she'd lost one she understandably wanted to wait a while before she shared the news. Her father's Englisher friend Brock has been hired to help with the harvest they soon become friends. Naomi's neighbour plants fear in her about her unborn baby and the full moon. Naomi doesn't know how can she ever trust another man?
God's love and care for His children shines throughout this novel.
August 14, 2016
What a wonderful book! Four novellas by four fantastic authors!
I enjoyed reading the four stories! Each one was well written and from the first paragraph to the last, you will not want to put the book down!
This is a stand alone book. So, for those of you who are not fond of waiting for the next book in a series to release, this is for you.
I highly recommend that you buy a copy of An Amish Harvest today!
I enjoyed reading the four stories! Each one was well written and from the first paragraph to the last, you will not want to put the book down!
This is a stand alone book. So, for those of you who are not fond of waiting for the next book in a series to release, this is for you.
I highly recommend that you buy a copy of An Amish Harvest today!
July 28, 2016
July 2016
My heart went out to Naomi instantly. A young Mother who lost her husband too soon. I felt like I didn't want the story to end wants Brock came back to express to her. For this to be a short story the details, characters and timelines were so detailed.
This Novella is a part of a novel with other short Amish Stories.
My heart went out to Naomi instantly. A young Mother who lost her husband too soon. I felt like I didn't want the story to end wants Brock came back to express to her. For this to be a short story the details, characters and timelines were so detailed.
This Novella is a part of a novel with other short Amish Stories.
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