Return to the Big Valley : 3 romances from a unique Pennsylvania Amish community

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Return to the Big Valley : 3 romances from a unique Pennsylvania Amish community

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Wilma's wish.

Martha's miracle.

Alma's acceptance.

Author:

Brunstetter, Wanda E., author.

Brunstetter, Jean, author.

Brunstetter, Richelle, author.

Summary:

"Wilma's Wish by Wanda E. Brunstetter: Wilma Hostetler has been courted by Israel Zook for the last year, and he's recently proposed marriage. But when his sister dies, leaving him to care for five young nephews who openly dislike Wilma, she has second thoughts of starting with a ready-made family and decides to call off the wedding. Can anything be done to restore the relationship, or will Israel seek another wife?" -- Back cover.

"Martha's Miracle by Jean Brunstetter: Martha Yoder is different from other Amish women in her love of hunting and the outdoors. Meeting Glen Swarey, who is working with the local fire department, seems to be a good match. But can Martha accept Glen's thoughts of leaving the Amish faith, or will she walk away from a chance at love?" -- Back cover.

"Alma's Acceptance by Richelle Brunstetter: Alma Wengerd is a young widow who leaves her home in Kentucky to stay with friends in Pennsylvania. Soon she is speeding into a renewed romance with Elias Kurtz and raising the brows of the older church members. When Alma is waylaid by some unexpected news, could putting her happiness with Elias on hold be her only option?" -- Back cover.

Contents:

Wilma's wish / Martha's miracle / Alma's acceptance

Physical Description:

445 pages ; 22 cm

Genre:

Subject Term:

Man-woman relationships -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

Pennsylvania -- Fiction.

Author(s):

Brunstetter, Jean,

Brunstetter, Richelle,

Publisher:

Barbour Publishing,

Publication Date:

2021

ISBN:

9781643528717

Publication Information:

Uhrichsville, Ohio : Barbour Publishing, [2021]

Call Number:

BRUNSTETTER

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Summary

The Brunstetters Return to a Unique Amish Setting for Three New Stories of Love

Journey back to an area of Pennsylvania that is home to three distinct Amish communities and meet three young women who face heartfelt disappointments in romance.

Wilma's Wish by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Wilma Hostetler has been courted by Israel Zook for the last year, and he's recently proposed marriage. But when his sister dies, leaving him to care for five young nephews who openly dislike Wilma, she has second thoughts of starting with a ready-made family and decides to call off the wedding. Can anything be done to restore the relationship, or will Israel seek another wife?

Martha's Miracle by Jean Brunstetter

Martha Yoder is different from other Amish women in her love of hunting and the outdoors. Meeting Glen Swarey, who is working with the local fire department, seems to be a good match. But can Martha accept Glen's thoughts of leaving the Amish faith, or will she walk away from a chance at love?

Alma's Acceptance by Richelle Brunstetter

Alma Wengerd is a young widow who leaves her home in Kentucky to stay with friends in Pennsylvania. Soon she is speeding into a renewed romance with Elias Kurtz and raising the brows of the older church members. When Alma is waylaid by some unexpected news, could putting her happiness with Elias on hold be her only option?

Author Notes

Wanda E. Brunstetter began writing when she was a child. She became more serious about writing and completed coursework on writing for children at The Institute of Children's Literature in 1980 which was also the year of her first publication. Brunstetter is a professional ventriloquist and has published several ventriloquist books.

Brunstetter's first novel was published in 1997. She enjoys writing about the Amish because of their peaceful and simple lives. Her book, Lancaster Brides, was on the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) bestseller's list for seven months. Her book Lydia's Charm made The New York Times Bestseller list for 2010 and her title The Healing made Publisher's Weekly Best Selling List for 2011. Also her title Goodbye to Yesterday made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2013. Brunstetter's title, The Decision, made the Publisher's Weekly Best Seller in 2015.