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Plain Outsider
Caught between her Amish past and Englisch future…
and in the crosshairs of danger!
Growing up Amish, Deputy Becky Spoth never fathomed she’d become the target of a relentless stalker. She left her Amish community to serve the people of her small hometown—not to become someone’s prey. Newcomer Deputy Harrison James is the only one who believes she’s in harm’s way. Now, her future is in the hands of this handsome stranger.
and in the crosshairs of danger!
Growing up Amish, Deputy Becky Spoth never fathomed she’d become the target of a relentless stalker. She left her Amish community to serve the people of her small hometown—not to become someone’s prey. Newcomer Deputy Harrison James is the only one who believes she’s in harm’s way. Now, her future is in the hands of this handsome stranger.
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published May 8, 2018
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About the author
Alison Stone
43 books172 followersAlison Stone writes sweet romance, cozy mysteries, and inspirational romantic suspense, some of which contain bonnets and buggies.
Alison often refers to herself as the "accidental Amish author." She decided to try her hand at the genre after an editor put a call out for more Amish romantic suspense. Intrigued—and who doesn't love the movie Witness with Harrison Ford?—Alison dug into research, including visits to the Amish communities in Western New York where she lives. This sparked numerous story ideas, the first leading to her debut novel with Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense. Four subsequent Love Inspired Suspense titles went on to earn RT magazine's TOP PICK! designation, their highest ranking.
When Alison’s not plotting ways to bring mayhem to Amish communities, she’s writing inspirational romantic suspense with a more modern setting, sweet romances, and cozy mysteries, including her new Murphy's Dance Academy series. In order to meet her deadlines, she has to block the internet and hide her smartphone.
Married and the mother of four (almost) grown kids, Alison lives in the suburbs of Buffalo where the summers are gorgeous and the winters are perfect for curling up with a book—or writing one.
Alison often refers to herself as the "accidental Amish author." She decided to try her hand at the genre after an editor put a call out for more Amish romantic suspense. Intrigued—and who doesn't love the movie Witness with Harrison Ford?—Alison dug into research, including visits to the Amish communities in Western New York where she lives. This sparked numerous story ideas, the first leading to her debut novel with Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense. Four subsequent Love Inspired Suspense titles went on to earn RT magazine's TOP PICK! designation, their highest ranking.
When Alison’s not plotting ways to bring mayhem to Amish communities, she’s writing inspirational romantic suspense with a more modern setting, sweet romances, and cozy mysteries, including her new Murphy's Dance Academy series. In order to meet her deadlines, she has to block the internet and hide her smartphone.
Married and the mother of four (almost) grown kids, Alison lives in the suburbs of Buffalo where the summers are gorgeous and the winters are perfect for curling up with a book—or writing one.
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July 28, 2018
A little different from most books in this line, the heroine grew up Amish but left to become a police officer. She still lives in the same area and tries to keep a relationship with her younger sister going. When another cop loses his temper and almost beats an Amish man to death she stops the beating and testifies against the officer. Now she's being shunned by her Amish family and friends and her fellow officers. The only one who bothers to support her is another deputy, who thinks she deserves better than she's getting.
The heroine was strong but not invincible and I liked that she sometimes questioned her decisions, as we all do. I thought the hero's background was unnecessarily bleak, and he never really became real to me. The author did a good job not making the heroine dependent on the hero for her safety - they worked together. And I liked that the romance was downplayed here, it worked better than if she'd tried to push them to getting engaged in that short time. Overall the story was well done and I'll read more non-Amish books by her.
The heroine was strong but not invincible and I liked that she sometimes questioned her decisions, as we all do. I thought the hero's background was unnecessarily bleak, and he never really became real to me. The author did a good job not making the heroine dependent on the hero for her safety - they worked together. And I liked that the romance was downplayed here, it worked better than if she'd tried to push them to getting engaged in that short time. Overall the story was well done and I'll read more non-Amish books by her.
July 4, 2018
An Amish deputy makes for an interesting heroine. Of course, Becky isn't Amish now...that part of her life is over and yet the fall- out of her departure from the faith is always close at hand since she's chosen to serve the very community she left. Interesting dynamics -- especially with her family -- provide a tense undercurrent to this romantic suspense.
Becky is all about proving herself -- so much so that she doesn't appreciate Harrison's support in the beginning. That quickly changes as menacing 'pranks' turn even more sinister and Becky slowly discovers that Harrison is the only one she can count on. Love the dynamics between these two as they spend more time together trying to unravel a puzzling string of events that no one else is willing to believe are deliberate threats targeting Becky.
Page-turning suspense and a slow-build romance not to mention a cute rescue dog named Chewie, make Plain Outsider the perfect choice for a summer escape read.
Becky is all about proving herself -- so much so that she doesn't appreciate Harrison's support in the beginning. That quickly changes as menacing 'pranks' turn even more sinister and Becky slowly discovers that Harrison is the only one she can count on. Love the dynamics between these two as they spend more time together trying to unravel a puzzling string of events that no one else is willing to believe are deliberate threats targeting Becky.
Page-turning suspense and a slow-build romance not to mention a cute rescue dog named Chewie, make Plain Outsider the perfect choice for a summer escape read.
May 16, 2018
4 stelle e mezza
Confermo che questa autrice mi piace. Buona storia, ottimi protagonisti, l'unica piccola delusione è che non compaia nessuno dei personaggi visti nei due libri precedenti, almeno per quanto mi ricordi io, ed è un po' strano in una serie...
Confermo che questa autrice mi piace. Buona storia, ottimi protagonisti, l'unica piccola delusione è che non compaia nessuno dei personaggi visti nei due libri precedenti, almeno per quanto mi ricordi io, ed è un po' strano in una serie...
September 15, 2018
Probably more like 4 1/2! This author is consistently good!
December 13, 2019
I loved ❤ the Christian theme in this story. I liked Becky's character. I was into the storyline but I think this story needed action.
January 24, 2024
A really good suspense book.
June 16, 2018
My review today is one the Love Inspired Suspense, Plain Outsider. I really enjoy Allison's stories. I like Amish stories and I like suspense so her books are a double blessing for me. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. This is an excellent read and I know your going to love it.
Deputy Becky Spoth was raised Amish but couldn't embrace the Amish lifestyle. She felt called to be a deputy so that she could help people. She never dreamed she would be caught up in the mess she now found herself in. A fellow officer beat a young Amish man almost to death. Becky rushed in and stopped the officer. She reported him, testified against him, and now her fellow police officers were out to get her. Not only do her fellow cops bait her, now she has a stalker, and someone is trying to set her up for the beating. After she is attacked one of the officers, a newcomer, helps her.
Deputy Harrison James moves to Quail Hollow after the death of his brother. Guilt was his constant companion. He had come to the small town to get his head on straight. He didn't want to get involved in any interoffice drama but he is drawn to the beautiful deputy as she seems to be in grave danger. He will protect her if no one else will stand beside her.
A journey of two brokenhearted souls drawn together by the grace of God. God has a plan for these two, a good plan and not for evil. God ha a plan for you too. A plan for a hope and a future. Give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life all around.
Deputy Becky Spoth was raised Amish but couldn't embrace the Amish lifestyle. She felt called to be a deputy so that she could help people. She never dreamed she would be caught up in the mess she now found herself in. A fellow officer beat a young Amish man almost to death. Becky rushed in and stopped the officer. She reported him, testified against him, and now her fellow police officers were out to get her. Not only do her fellow cops bait her, now she has a stalker, and someone is trying to set her up for the beating. After she is attacked one of the officers, a newcomer, helps her.
Deputy Harrison James moves to Quail Hollow after the death of his brother. Guilt was his constant companion. He had come to the small town to get his head on straight. He didn't want to get involved in any interoffice drama but he is drawn to the beautiful deputy as she seems to be in grave danger. He will protect her if no one else will stand beside her.
A journey of two brokenhearted souls drawn together by the grace of God. God has a plan for these two, a good plan and not for evil. God ha a plan for you too. A plan for a hope and a future. Give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life all around.
June 2, 2018
PLAIN OUTSIDER BY ALISON STONE
I just love reading Alison Stone's Amish suspense books.
In Plain Outsider, we find Becky Spoth, who left her Amish community, to serve the people of her hometown by becoming a deputy with the local law enforcement.
When Becky breaks up a fight between a fellow deputy and an Amish boy, Elijah Lapp, she becomes the target of a stalker. With the help of a newcomer on the force, Deputy Harrison James, Becky sets out to clear her name.
Plain Outsider was a book full of suspense that kept on edge and wanting to finish the books to find who the person was that was stalking Becky and to find out if the budding romance between Harrison James and Becky buds into full bloom
I would highly recommend Plain Outsider and while you are at it check out the other great books of Amish suspense written by Alison Stone
I just love reading Alison Stone's Amish suspense books.
In Plain Outsider, we find Becky Spoth, who left her Amish community, to serve the people of her hometown by becoming a deputy with the local law enforcement.
When Becky breaks up a fight between a fellow deputy and an Amish boy, Elijah Lapp, she becomes the target of a stalker. With the help of a newcomer on the force, Deputy Harrison James, Becky sets out to clear her name.
Plain Outsider was a book full of suspense that kept on edge and wanting to finish the books to find who the person was that was stalking Becky and to find out if the budding romance between Harrison James and Becky buds into full bloom
I would highly recommend Plain Outsider and while you are at it check out the other great books of Amish suspense written by Alison Stone
August 9, 2018
4.5 stars
Plain awesome.
I love this book, from its simple beginning to its breathless ending. When I picked a random book from my bookshelf a few hours ago, I had no idea I would get so caught up in the story. The twists and turns kept my eyes glued to the page and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. I really really enjoyed this book. My only complaint is that Harrison and Becky's romance wasn't developed quite as much as I'd have preferred.
This is the first novel I've read by Alison Stone. I hope to read many more of her books.
Romantic suspense isn't one of my go-to genres, but right now I feel like grabbing every Love Inspired Suspense book I can find and spending all night reading!
Plain awesome.
I love this book, from its simple beginning to its breathless ending. When I picked a random book from my bookshelf a few hours ago, I had no idea I would get so caught up in the story. The twists and turns kept my eyes glued to the page and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. I really really enjoyed this book. My only complaint is that Harrison and Becky's romance wasn't developed quite as much as I'd have preferred.
This is the first novel I've read by Alison Stone. I hope to read many more of her books.
Romantic suspense isn't one of my go-to genres, but right now I feel like grabbing every Love Inspired Suspense book I can find and spending all night reading!
January 13, 2019
Amish romantic suspense. A different Amish heroine in that she left the Amish to become a police officer. Don't like the portrayal of the sheriff's department in general. Contrary to public opinion, most officers do not tolerate an officer who is overly aggressive. So the whole premise of the story is faulty. If you can suspend disbelief, you can enjoy the story. I also thought her family's reaction was overboard. Becky was not shunned by the church because she had not been baptized into the faith, so there was no reason for her father to shun her.
April 30, 2020
This is a first time author for me, but I plan to read many more by her! I really like the characterization of the Amish. Alison Stone did a great job of depicting Deputy Becky Spoth's making the decision to leave the Amish and her wrestling with whether she would go back. This was a good storyline, plot and characters.
August 4, 2022
The story was good. A little much on the drama but still good.
I do have a problem when Christians belittle people of other faiths. I think we need to support one and look for how we are alike not different.
I do have a problem when Christians belittle people of other faiths. I think we need to support one and look for how we are alike not different.
April 16, 2018
Alison stone is a great Amish writer. I loved it. I have read everyone of her books. Cant wait for the next one. Awesome Amish Author.
May 6, 2018
I enjoyed this whole story and the characters.
August 3, 2018
I just love Amish mysteries. This is a great one.
October 27, 2018
Another great Love Inspired Suspense story from Alison Stone! Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing!
February 12, 2020
This book is action packed. A good read and excellent faith based.
July 12, 2020
The action starts out from the first page and just keeps happening. A great job by Alison Stone on this, held my interest and I couldn't put it down. A must read for suspense lovers.
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November 27, 2021A very good read!
April 19, 2023
Another enjoyable book in this series
July 5, 2018
Deputy now with Amish roots and someone keeps trying to kill her. A coworker seems to be the only one on her side.
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