An Amish Harvest: Four Novellas

by Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, Vannetta Chapman Narrated by Heather Wynne

Overview

Under the Harvest Moon by Beth Wiseman: 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. Will God open Naomi's heart-and give Brock his own second chance at love?



Love and Buggy Rides by Amy Clipston: Janie Lantz is a cashier at Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides, where Jonathan Stoltfuz is a buggy driver. A frightening accident brings Janie and Jonathan together in a blossoming friendship, yet daunting obstacles stand between them and something deeper.



Mischief in the Autumn Air by Vannetta Chapman: When items start going above market value at his auction house, Eli Wittmer is first thrilled, and then puzzled. But when the pieces are linked to an elderly couple in their district, Eli and his new bookkeeper, Martha Beiler track down a trail of clues.



A Quiet Love by Kathleen Fuller: Dinah Hochstetler, quiet and bookish, longs for marriage but hides in her shyness. Amos Mullett, a simple farmer, knows he's different but aches for a loving wife. As Dinah and Amos navigate a budding romance, will the power of love-and the blessing of God-be enough to overcome their doubters?

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

08/29/2016
Each of the four novellas from these veterans of Amish fiction is set in an Amish community at autumn harvest time. Wiseman's entry features a young mother with two small children who hides a secret to protect her dead husband's good name. In Clipston's story, a witness to an accident is forbidden by her family to come forward with the truth. An introvert finds her shyness nearly unbearable after developing a stutter in Fuller's tale. And in Chapman's story, a widow, forced to live with a crotchety aunt, buries herself in mystery stories until she finds herself on an unexpected real-life quest. The transition and renewal inspired by the autumn harvest underpin each of the tales; the characters, towns, and situations are all distinct and relatable. Each of the stories contains a dire or trying circumstance that allows new paths of friendship and love to grow. The sweet romances set against the simplicity of Amish life make for great end-of-summer reading. These four standalone tales will appeal to readers of both Amish fiction and inspirational romance. (Aug.)

Library Journal

09/01/2016
Autumn is the seasonal backdrop of these four Amish-themed novellas. In Wiseman's "Under the Harvest Moon," widow Naomi Dienner is busy raising her children and has no time for new love. Yet romance is in the air when hired hand Brock Mulligan arrives to help with the harvest—and to protect Naomi from lurking danger. In Amy Clipston's "Love and Buggy Rides," coworkers Janie Lantz and Jonathan Stoltfuz are brought together through tragedy. Could their friendship turn into something more? Increased sales values at an auction house lead to theft and a mystery to solve—and possibly love—for the protagonists of Vannetta Chapman's "Mischief in the Autumn Air." And "A Quiet Love" by Kathleen Fuller showcases a shy bookworm and reserved farmer who are both lonely, but their community has much to say about their budding relationship, maybe to its detriment. VERDICT These stories, from authors well known for their Amish romances, are a great way to introduce new readers to this beloved genre.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173484000
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	08/13/2019
Edition description:	Unabridged

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