A Merry Heart: Brides of Lancaster County, Book 1 (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Wanda Brunstetter Play Audiobook Sample

A Merry Heart: Brides of Lancaster County, Book 1 Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Christina Moore Publisher: Recorded Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: August 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Publisher Description

Wanda E. Brunstetter sets this poignant tale in Pennsylvania's Amish heartland.

Convinced the blacksmith just wants a mother for his young daughter and a wife to cook and clean, Miriam spurns his heartfelt attention. Soon she meets an intriguing reporter. But will she find true love and happiness with an outsider or in an Old Order marriage?

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"I really enjoyed this book. Though predictable in some parts, the majority of the book kept me glued to the page, so much that I’d want to interject with the main character. I thoroughly enjoyed the historical accuracy of the book when describing Lancaster county and Ephrata PA where I am from. "

— Alicia (4 out of 5 stars)

A Merry Heart: Brides of Lancaster County, Book 1 (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Do you like historical theological romantic amish fiction? Have I ever got the book for you. If you don't like these things, this book is also excellent. I recomment making it a drinking game. The person across from you takes a shot when the phrase "heart of stone" is uttered. The person to your left takes a sip every time some synonym for 'old maid' or 'spinster' is introduced. And EVERYONE takes a shot when the phrase 'tragic buggy incident' occurs. I promise you that everyone will have alcohol poisoning by the middle of the second chapter. "

    — Renee, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Not only predictible in what was going to happen but predictible in what was going to be in the next paragraph. She is a very prolific author and I was sure I stumbled on another enjoyable vein of reading, but did not enjoy this book. Will try a few more before giving up on her entirely........ "

    — Louann, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i loved it it was amazing i couldnt even stop to take a break :) "

    — Holly, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " the ending is predictable (at least for me it was), but other than that a good book!!!! :D very well written "

    — Emily, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " These are very good christian romance books about the Amish. Very interesting to me. "

    — Sherrie, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The main character annoyed me, and the characters were undeveloped and a bit flat. However, it didn't offend me and was something to read on the plane while we were traveling. "

    — Jenny, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a very fast read for me, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. A Merry Heart was my first read by Wanda Brunstetter. I will definitely get the next book in the series. "

    — Avery, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " First in a series about the Amish. Fast paced plot, sometimes difficult to keep up with all the characters. Interesting to learn more about the Amish way of life. "

    — Owen, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was okay. the story line was very good i had trouble believing the Amish ways. These were more understanding. "

    — Mimi, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Amish life is interesting but this type of story wasn't really my thing. "

    — Lyrissa, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " For Amish fiction, this is a pretty good book. "

    — Stephanie, 11/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I listened to this one on cd and its a good thing or I would have never gotten through it. The beginning and end was fine but the middle (i mean most of it) of the book dragged. Cute idea for a story but the plot was too slow and repetative. "

    — Trina, 11/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quick read, starts slow but gets better. "

    — Heather, 11/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was a little slow....I also grew impatient with Miriam's bitterness. "

    — Laurie, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Listened to this while working out. Very predictable but ok to entertain. "

    — Margaret, 8/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Book 1 in the Brides of Lancaster County series. Miriam has a broken heart that has caused her to be bitter, unhappy, and afraid to trust love. What happens when two suitors show interest and will she be able to let go of the past? "

    — Kimberly, 2/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The story line was good but I disliked how predictable the book was. "

    — Nicole, 2/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " was a pretty good book. i liked the ending better than the first.. but over all ok not cindy woodsmall but enjoyed it.. "

    — Crystal, 7/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 7 books in this series and i have read several of them. "

    — Tiffany, 7/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " a sweet read but Grace Livingston Hill does the whole 'marriage before falling in love with the good man who is your husband' thing better. "

    — Allison, 4/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A very clever book and a must-read... "

    — Crosbee, 2/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " it was a nice story a easy read but it kind of went on and on and on about her discord in life for years and it was a bore. "

    — Hemahaw, 1/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book. Love reading about the Amish and this was at least not too negative. "

    — Jenny, 12/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think stories about the Amish are one of my favorite story lines and this book did not disappoint.... "

    — Lavanche, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book it was a fast read and very good. I didn't want to put it down, it always had me quessing what is going to happen next?!. I will say that I was very suprised towards the end of the book. It had such a great ending to it. I would recommened it. I am starting on book #2 today. "

    — Ashley, 12/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i loved it it was amazing i couldnt even stop to take a break :) "

    — Holly, 10/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I listened to this one on cd and its a good thing or I would have never gotten through it. The beginning and end was fine but the middle (i mean most of it) of the book dragged. Cute idea for a story but the plot was too slow and repetative. "

    — Trina, 8/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " it was a nice story a easy read but it kind of went on and on and on about her discord in life for years and it was a bore. "

    — Hemahaw, 7/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I have a thing for Amish fiction. This one was pretty good. I enjoyed it, not the best Amish fiction out there, but I enjoyed it as a light read. "

    — Jodie, 7/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Listened to this while working out. Very predictable but ok to entertain. "

    — Margaret, 3/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think stories about the Amish are one of my favorite story lines and this book did not disappoint.... "

    — Lavanche, 9/25/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " These are very good christian romance books about the Amish. Very interesting to me. "

    — Sherrie, 7/19/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Less Amish cultural detail than Beverly Lewis, but more emphasis on spiritual matters/struggles. I liked it. "

    — Bridget, 7/3/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book. Love reading about the Amish and this was at least not too negative. "

    — Jenny, 4/9/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A very clever book and a must-read... "

    — Crosbee, 1/28/2009

About Christina Moore

Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.