Patricia Johns sensitive storytelling brings depth and heart to this tender story of second chances, as an Amish woman embarks on marriage with the gruff farmer next door Once, Leah Riehl prayed for a husband. The man she loved chose another, wanting the children that Leah cant provide. But shes found a measure of peace, keeping house for her brother, Simon, and teaching in a nearby town. Now though, Simons debts to an Englisher gambling ring have left Leah with a desperate dilemmaand a surprising offer from her scarred, reclusive neighbor. Jebadiah King needs to marry in order to claim his family farm. A union, for appearances only, will help them both. Jeb knows his scars make him a less than ideal husband, but he can be a useful one. Its the least that Leah deserves. But despite the promises he made to himself, Jeb cant help longing for his lovely, warmhearted new wife. His first marriage brought heartbreak, but Leahs gentle smiles spark hope again. Are they willing to take the leap that love requiresand open themselves to all the challenges and joy a true marriage could bring?
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Stina Nielsen is an actress and audiobook narrator. Her reading of Kevin Henke’s Junonia earned her a 2011 Best Voice from AudioFile magazine. She is the winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards.