Lillian Miller hopes the Plain life will offer her the peace of mind her heart desperately seeks.
Lillian’s first twenty-seven years have been challenging at best. Her decision to get reacquainted with her Amish grandparents in Lancaster County, PA, is an attempt at finding peace in a complicated world. But her plan has a flaw . . . Lillian is practicing the Amish lifestyle with no real understanding or relationship with God. And despite her best efforts, complications arise when she takes a fancy to Amish widower Samuel Stoltzfus who has an eleven-year-old son, David.
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"If you've read any of my previous book reviews, you know I'm a sucker for good character development, and boy does Plain Perfect ever have THAT! :) I loved watching Lillian grow from a worldly 'Englischer' into a young lady devoted to God and determined to live according to His plans for her. I also enjoyed getting to know the other characters in this novel and hope some of them will make appearances in the other books in this series!"
— Kate (4 out of 5 stars)
" Nice story will read more of this author! "
— Leanne, 2/19/2014" This book lacked research. It was not particularly interesting. I think the author could have done a better job of writing this story. "
— Clara, 2/6/2014" I really wish you could do half stars. I enjoyed this quick read but found it preachy at time. I mean it did try to be but... "
— Linda, 1/28/2014" This is the beginning of my Beth Wiseman addiction! "
— Rae, 1/23/2014" I am a person that loves Amish fiction and while "Plain Perfect" was enjoyable, a part of me couldn't really get into the story. I thought the characters were underdeveloped and that the story line was predictable. The Amish books by Marta Perry, Amy Clipston and Beverly Lewis are much more enjoyable and very well written. I still plan to read the rest of a "Daughter of Promise" series, but if you are someone who only reads a few books I wouldn't recommend this one. "
— Megan, 1/20/2014" This was a sweet book about faith and family. I loved it. A quick easy heart warming fun book. "
— Andrea, 1/4/2014" Since I have someone in my family who is searching for her birth mother this books was timely. I learned that the Amish have changed their views on some things that surprised me. This was my first ebook. "
— Shari, 1/2/2014" I enjoyed this book very much. It was a very sweet love story. I wonder how accurate it is as far as the Amish community?? :) "
— Christy, 12/7/2013" woman with Amish roots goes back to her grandparents' to live. good story line but I felt like the main character acted a lot younger than her age (27) with no doubts about changing her life. That could have been expanded upon and would have made the book stronger. "
— stacie, 12/6/2013" I really just got this book because it was super cheap. This is the first book I've read of Beth Wismen. But for sure I will be reading more of her books. This book was a page turner for me. I couldn't put it down after capter one. It's such a sweet romance. "
— Nicole, 11/4/2013" I really enjoyed this book. I don't know why buy I like the Amish stories. "
— Charmaine, 10/31/2013" Best Amish Fiction i've ever read! "
— Kiara, 3/7/2013" Sweet story, inspirational fiction. Really made me appreciate the simplicity of the Amish life. "
— Cari, 9/27/2012" If you like Amish fiction, this book is wonderful! Debut author Beth Wiseman has mastered the skill of involving reader emotions with her characters. I nearly finished this book on two short plane rides over Christmas. Her new book comes out in 2009, very excited! "
— AJ, 6/28/2012" My first Amish story. Loved it...can't wait to read more. "
— Denise, 6/10/2012" Another wonderful book!!!!!!!!! Need a box of kleenex. Very touching. Can't wait for the next one!! "
— Tonya, 5/2/2012" This is a super great book and taught me a few things and hope to read book two in this series soon "
— Sue, 4/16/2012" People laugh at me when I tell them my love for Amish love stories. All I would suggest is give them a try, there are alot of good messages in these books. "
— Steph, 1/19/2012" A different approach to writing about the Amish since the protagonist leaves city life to explore life with the Amish. "
— Shirley, 12/20/2011" About a girl who comes to visit her grandparents and learn about the Amish belief. She is thinking about being Amish. Great story and loved it very much. Looking forward to the next book when I read it. "
— Kristy, 10/20/2011" A book with a local connection...yes, that's another way to keep me reading. The spiritual transformations in this book are inspiring and touching. And, of course, it has the recipes with the read - always a nice bonus. :) "
— Jennifer, 9/22/2011" This book and its sequel are perfect if you're looking for a book that is once touching, engrossing, interesting, and faith-based. Obviously it is targeted towards women, and if you happen to be a man, I wouldn't suggest that you give this book a shot. Women, dig in. "
— Ingrid, 6/4/2011" This was a nice, quick read. It was interesting to read about the Amish community. I'm a sucker for a good, clean love story. "
— Trisha, 5/23/2011" This was a fun book and a cute romance. "
— Chris, 5/9/2011" Not my favorite Amish book. Very perdictable. "
— Cheri, 4/9/2011" I really loved this book.. It shows that even "wordly" people can be satisfied in the Plain life.. :) "
— Elizabeth, 3/30/2011" I always like books about Amish and it is always nice to read about people who are able to turn their life around. I also really liked Samuel and David as characters. I do really wonder how many people actually become Amish though. "
— Jodi, 3/29/2011" This is a super great book and taught me a few things and hope to read book two in this series soon "
— Sue, 3/11/2011" It was a sweet story. However, the more I learn about the Amish and their way of life, the more that I find discrepancies in research distressing. Even so, I was drawn in by the characters, and I did enjoy the story. "
— Kim, 2/12/2011" About a girl who comes to visit her grandparents and learn about the Amish belief. She is thinking about being Amish. Great story and loved it very much. Looking forward to the next book when I read it. "
— Kristy, 1/19/2011" I really just got this book because it was super cheap. This is the first book I've read of Beth Wismen. But for sure I will be reading more of her books. This book was a page turner for me. I couldn't put it down after capter one. It's such a sweet romance. "
— Nicole, 12/21/2010" Great series. Makes me want to go Plain. "
— Jc, 11/3/2010" A different approach to writing about the Amish since the protagonist leaves city life to explore life with the Amish. "
— Shirley, 10/9/2010Beth Wiseman, author of the Daughters of the Promise series and the Land of Canaan series, is hailed as a top voice in Amish fiction. She and her family live in Texas.
Renee Ertl is an audiobook narrator and actress with more than a hundred voice-over, print, on-camera commercial, and corporate video projects to her credit. She started working in the industry as an actress in summer stock and dinner theater, and she has traveled extensively, performing on cruise ships and touring with “Up with People.”