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Leah’s Choice: Pleasant Valley Book One Audiobook

By: Marta Perry
Leah’s Choice: Pleasant Valley Book One Audiobook, by Marta Perry Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Tanya Eby Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Pleasant Valley Series Release Date: November 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781441808585
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Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

21

Longest Chapter Length:

30:25 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

16:19 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

23:25 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

15

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Publisher Description

All of Pleasant Valley seems to think the newcomer from Lancaster County is the perfect match for Teacher Leah. After all, so few new families come to their secluded Amish community, and fewer still unmarried men. That Daniel Glick is a widower with three young children to look after while he manages his farm should make him even more open to the idea of marriage. But Daniel’s past haunts him at every turn. Though he cannot miss the beauty in Leah’s bright eyes and patient ways, he also sees a reminder of the pain he came so far to escape. And Leah has a burden on her heart that could daunt even someone as strong and steady as Daniel. Years ago she was engaged to Johnny Kile, a young man who became swept up in the outside world, leaving her behind, alone and heartbroken. Since then she has immersed herself in her love of the children she teaches, forgetting any hopes of having her own family. When Johnny returns, seeking reconciliation, Leah suddenly must decide between two pathways, either of which will change her life forever…

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"A lovely tale about the Amish people, their way of life, and the inner conflict experienced by those who, on the one hand, love the communal nature of The Plain People lifestyle, who treasure the comraderie and togetherness, but who are drawn to the Outside World--the world of The English--for various reasons. This novel also relates the personal conflicts in the main character's experience over a lost love returned, a new man in the community who seems to want a relationship but is emotionally "shut down" because of past hurts, and her own journey of discovery regarding her own feelings and future. This is especially dear to my heart as my father's heritage is being raised in a similar environment in a Mennonite community. The story is well-told by someone who genuinely appreciates the positives of the Amish way of life, and who also understands the push-pull between the two "worlds." There is no overt sexuality in this book--it just isn't a part of that culture. But the match-making mommas are really humorous and the underlying tension in potential love relationships carries the story well. This is a wonderful read!"

— Judith (5 out of 5 stars)

Leah’s Choice Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " While the family went to the water park I stayed in the pool and read this one yesterday. Its good but predictable amish romance. "

    — Lesley, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved Leah's Choice by Marta Perry. Marta Perry is rapidly becoming one of my favorite authors. This is a great story, and I plan to read Rachel's Garden next (Book #2 in this series). "

    — Carolyn, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the first book that I have read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. I like Amish stories and this one kept my interest till the end. I'm going to try more of her books. "

    — Helen, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a nice story. I enjoyed it. I will most likely read the rest of this series if I can finish it in ebook format on the Library's website. Fast, easy read. "

    — Tricia, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I have become quite fond of Amish fiction; it's nice to read books emphasized on faith and family. "

    — Rachel, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Amish romance novels are so fun. "

    — India, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Nice story... I'll probably read the rest of this series. "

    — Uriana, 10/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The first book I've read by this auther. Looking forward to the second book in the series "

    — Jodi, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Pretty simple reading and not particulary interesting. "

    — Dixie, 7/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved this book - great story line and I couldn't put it down. It was interesting to read about the Amish way of life. "

    — Rachel, 4/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent book. strong characters great story line "

    — Marg, 12/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " All the same but I enjoy them. "

    — Susan, 11/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " First book I read by this Author.I will read book two of this series. I was drawn in from the start,hard to put down.Good story. "

    — Ingrid, 4/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Novel about an Amish woman's choice between her now-English first love and a new member of the community. "

    — Stephanie, 4/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a pretty good book. I found myself googling a few of the things they talked about, which made it even more interesting. I like this writers style a lot. "

    — Jessica, 1/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very well written. Interesting insight into Amish culture. "

    — Nili, 12/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Marta Perry is another "first time read" author! I truly enjoyed this book. I finished it in less then 24hrs, as it was a "can't put it down" book. It is a book that really speaks to the heart about family and faith! "

    — Kendra, 6/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I am surprised I liked this book as much as I did. I picked it off the shelf from our local library and it turned out it was a great read. I liked learning more about the Amish culture and the story line carried the book until the end. "

    — Tricia, 3/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " LOVED THIS BOOK. READ BOOKS 2,3,AND 4. THEY WERE ALL REALLY GOOD BOOKS. JUST FINISHED READING AMISH KITCHEN. WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE WHO ENJOYS READING AMISH FICTION. "

    — Deb, 12/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book, enjoyed the characters, and the community. Cant wait to start the second in the series, and Looking forward to more Marta Perry books. "

    — Kathleen, 11/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked it better second time around. "

    — Jenna, 10/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent book. strong characters great story line "

    — Marg, 10/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent Amish story! I had never read this author before but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can't wait to read the next on in the series. "

    — Linda, 8/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Pretty simple reading and not particulary interesting. "

    — Dixie, 6/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was simple, okay. Almost better for a pre-teen to read. In the back, it has a note from the author and if you write to her, you get a bookmark! I thought that was cute. I like reading about the Amish though, that culture is interesting. I learned some vocab. "

    — Julie, 3/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the first book that I have read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. I like Amish stories and this one kept my interest till the end. I'm going to try more of her books. "

    — Helen, 1/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The first book I've read by this auther. Looking forward to the second book in the series "

    — Jodi, 1/21/2010

About Marta Perry

Marta Perry is a Pennsylvania-based author of over three dozen novels, many of them inspirational romances. She uses her rural Pennsylvania life and her Pennsylvania Dutch heritage in writing her books, especially in her Pleasant Valley Amish series. When she’s not writing, Marta is active at her church and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Marta lives in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

About Tanya Eby

Tanya Eby is a novelist and an audiobook narrator who has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards and been nominated for the Audie Award. She has a BA degree in English language and literature and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Southern Maine.