When Anna decides it’s time to leave her abusive boyfriend, she doesn’t know where to turn. Rob has completely won over her parents, and the entire community, with his good looks and smooth charm. Only Anna has seen his dark side.
Desperate, she runs to the only place she’s ever felt completely safe—the Amish Brenneman Bed and Breakfast, where Anna met life-long friend Katie Brenneman. The family welcomes her in, and with few questions asked allows her to stay, dressed in Plain clothing, and help around the inn.
Katie’s older brother Henry is the only one who doesn’t take too kindly to the intrusion. He tries to ignore Anna, knowing no good would ever come from caring for an Englisher like her. But as he gets to know Anna, he discovers her good heart and is surprised with her readiness to accept their lifestyle.
The more time Anna spends with the Amish, the more she feels she’s found a true home. But how can she deny the life she left behind? And will her chance for happiness be stolen away by the man from her past?
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"This book is the first in a series of three. This was my favorite but I enjoyed all three. This book is a about a woman in an abusive relationship that runs to the Amish community to escape her abusive boyfriend. "
— Karen (4 out of 5 stars)
“Shelley Shepard Gray writes with honesty, tenderness, and depth. Her characters are admirable, richly layered, and impossible to forget long after the story is done.”
— Jillian Hart“A touching love story with a riveting portrayal of the Amish way of life. Shelley Shepard Gray has created a romance readers will root for.”
— Tracey Bateman, author of Defiant Heart“Shelley Shepard Gray brings a dazzling new voice to inspirational romance…Hidden is a heartwarming romance that gently reminds us that even in the midst of life’s storms, God never abandons us…This is an excellent first novel, and I will be anticipating Ms. Gray’s next offering in this fabulous series.”
— FreshFiction.com" This book was ok. I wish it had more depth. However I still think I will read the next one titled Wanted. "
— Cindy, 4/18/2011" This book is about Anna, an Englischer who finds herself in some trouble when her boyfriend becomes abusive. She seeks shelter with her friend Katie who is Amish. "
— Andrea, 1/17/2011" The love the main character because she is strong. "
— Sue, 12/20/2010" Not my usual style. I love romances, so I was a little surprised for 2 people deciding to get married after not even a kiss. Definitely no passion involved, but still a good story. "
— Tishia, 7/21/2010" Easy read about family and the Amish faith "
— Bethany, 7/5/2010Shelley Shepard Gray is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than eighty novels of romance fiction and mysteries that have been translated into multiple languages. She is a two-time HOLT Medallion winner and a recipient of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award.
Kirsten Potter has won several awards, including more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a three-time finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her work has been recognized by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and by AudioFile magazine, among many others. She graduated with highest honors from Boston University and has performed on stage and in film and television, including roles on Medium, Bones, and Judging Amy.