Rebecca's Return

Adams County #2

by Jerry S. Eicher

Readers who enjoyed "Rebecca's Promise" will eagerly devour the next entry in this Amish series set in southern Ohio.

Rebecca Keim returns to Wheat Ridge full of resolve to make her relationship with John Miller work. But in her absence, John has become suspicious of the woman he loves. Before their conflict can be resolved, John is badly injured and Rebecca is sent back to Milroy to aid her seriously ill Aunt Leona.

In Milroy, Rebecca once again visits the old covered bridge over the Flatrock River, the source of her past memories and of her promise made so long ago.

Where will Rebecca find happiness? In Wheat Ridge with John, the man she has agreed to marry...or should she stake her future on the memory that persists...and the ring she has never forgotten? Does God have a perfect will for Rebecca--and if so how can she know that will?

Genres: Amish, Christian Fiction, Romance, Christian, Amish Fiction

278 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2009

About the author

Jerry Eicher’s bestselling Amish fiction (more than 210,000 in combined sales) includes The Adams County Trilogy, the Hannah’s Heart books, and the Little Valley Series. After a traditional Amish childhood, Jerry taught for two terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. Since then he’s been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible studies. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina Eicher, and their four children in Virginia.

Reviews

[Tasha enderby · Rating 1 out of 5]

So it is like me to read a second book in a trilogy first! This always happens to me. This story was a bit darker then most of the other Amish stories I have read and that tone stayed with me all through the book. It was at first a nice change of pace to see the inner workings of an angry Amish women, she was spiteful, unforgiving and even had the gall to set her husband out to do her bidding. This is to normal, to human and I had a hard time just letting it be the time of the book. At the very end I got to the authors page and it was written by a man... didn’t see that coming!

Nice change of pace in Amish fiction but I don’t think I liked it enough to read two more books of his.

[Ingrid · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is book 2 in a series. I strongly recommend reading the first book in the series before reading this one. It is not a stand alone book. In the beginning I felt lost and leaves too many things open at the end. I'm sorry to say I did not like this book, I almost quit reading it . I could not get into the story as is was rather flat, lacks feeling and excitement . And then it has a story that is confusing and makes you dislike the main person that story line is about.
Hard to describe without sharing details.( do not want to spoil it for other readers)
This is my opinion , others may feel different, so don't let my review influence you.

[TrixieOwl6 · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I liked this a lot. It’s a solid story that I really like the plot of, I like that they really showcase that just because love goes through trials doesn’t mean it’s not true love. I like that they notice that each other (Rebecca and John) aren’t perfect and each have flaws but they forgive each other for their wrongdoings. One of the things I didn’t like was that through the story it seemed really slow until the very end were it dramatically raced to the end. I felt like he was so happy to almost have the book finished that he rushed the ending. But overall great job! 👍🥳📚📖

[Megan Macrae · Rating 4 out of 5]

About the same as the first. Kind of draggy for awhile so I couldn’t give it 5 stars. I love this man’s writing, but having a hard time getting into the Rebecca books. I’m just reading now to find out what happens…I really don’t care for a lot of the characters. It also surprises me that an Amish or former Amish man would write characters with so much Pride. Pride is an evil in God’s world, and I’m shocked that even a “good” guy was written with so much.

[Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would be so much better if the second storyline was eliminated! It is distracting. It doesn’t alternate chapters between the two stories. The main story, Rebecca’s, will be being told for several chapters then all of the sudden the second storyline, Luke’s family, is thrown in. Doesn’t make sense.

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Confusing

There is a good love story between John and Rebecca.They need to overcome doubt and more after John's accident. I am just confused why the other story with Rachael and her problems is in this book

[Sarah Lu · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was better than I expected.
I am a little unsure of the Rachel plotline, I suppose that will be wrapped up in the last book.

[Gayle · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was incredibly boring.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now that I know the characters in the series, this book was much more enjoyable.

[Ilene Koller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book 2 in trilogy!

[Joan Arning · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rebecca and John have just become engaged when John's buggy is hit by a speeding car. You will wonder if John will recover and, if he is paralyzed, will Rebecca stick by him?

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am really enjoying this series.

[Patricia Bethel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another book that I learned from. It spoke of forgiveness, how to love the Lord and man. It also taught and reminded me to have faith and hope.

[Donna Bagby · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was more of interest than book 1. Rebecca returns to Wheat Ridge County to find a very jealous John (caused by her lack of communication while only away. John is in a car-buggy accident which leaves him paralyzed. Will Rebecca change her mind or will her love for John help get them through this crisis?

[DJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the most unique aspects about Jerry Eicher’s books is how real the story feels. You feel like you are reading about real life – the good and the bad.

Poor Rebecca… she finally resolves her past, comes back home to marry John… and tragedy occurs almost immediately. This is so true to life. For many of us, just as it seems as if life is going to get a little easier, something happens to throw us into turmoil again.

Will John ever trust Rebecca? Will he recover? Or will she return to Milroy?

Jerry uses his tremendous talent to show you just how harsh the plain life can be, yet how rewarding. This is just one of the ways his books are so great. Although I know there will be hardship and sorrows, I always enjoy reading Jerry’s stories.

Book two begins with sadness, yet is full of hope… and love. Don’t miss out on this wonderful trilogy!

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sequel to Rebecca's Promise. Nice Christian fiction. I'm not sure about Rachel though -- she seems ever the top with her worries about money. Doesn't sound Amish to me. The Goodread's summary isn't correct. I think they confused Rachel and Rebecca. Rebecca's section of the story takes place in Wheat Ridge. Rebecca has already returned from Milroy where she helped Leona with her baby. Perhaps she will return to Milroy in the third book.

[Jordan Michaels · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this Amish story. It was warm and enlightening. However, I am saddened to see Rebecca portrayed as so flighty. I don't know any women that are really like that. At the same time it makes me feel not really "good" but confirmed finding that they perhaps have women that are money hungry like Rachel is portrayed to be. Why is it so hard for some people to accept that money simply isn't all that necessary to lead a happy, love filled life?

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

For starters, I definitely recommend reading the first book in the series first! I was kind of lost in the subplot the whole book because the author did not recap the first book very well. I enjoyed the first part of the book well enough, but toward the end it seemed like the main plot was stretching out way too much. It was very put-downable.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series is great because the author was an Amishman. The story is typical of the genre, but the emotions expressed seems more realistic. I also like his references to how the Amish think about God's will and missions.

[TheReadingKnitter/ Kasey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book a lot more then the first in the series. It dragged for me a bit in the middle where it was just about how upset they were about John. And I was sure that something more would go on with Emma but I guess that will be saved for the third book.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was better than the first one - the story line was much more engaging.........although the writing is still a bit stilted. I really think this is more on the line of teenage fiction.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is another good book about the Amish with a good look at faith and family. It's about choice and real love.

[Jc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

[Teresa Locklear · Rating 3 out of 5]

I definately enjoyed this book more than the 1st one in the series.

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book straight after the first one - it was good to see the story unfold. The parents' response to John's accident was very challenging.

[Jessie Cumpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good amish book. About having faith in God when things look really bad after an accident.

[Carolanne wollin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better than the first book.

[Sue Klasing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series, starting #3 immediately.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a tougher book for me. 3 stars in generous. It had 2 story lines going and I never quite understood the one about the poor Amish famers. I could not follow it throughout the book. The main story line, I think, was in the title about Rebecca and that one was fine but it dragged on way too much. I have always enjoyed Amish books but I have never read this author before and just did not and could not enjoy it as other writers.