In Sanctuary, Ryan James comes home one day to find his wife gone, leaving a hastily written note. Stunned, Ryan searches frantically, only to discover that Melissa is not who she claimed to be. Now she has escaped to Amish country. There Melissa’s painful history unfolds--even as danger closes in.
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"AWESOME BOOK, COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN. WANTED TO KEEP READING UNTIL THE END. WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND TO ANYONE THAT FINDS THE AMISH LIFE AS INTERESTING AS I DO. I GOT TO MEAT BEVERLY LEWIS A FEW MONTHS AGO SHE WAS SO NICE AND SUCH A TALENTED WRITER. "
— Deb (5 out of 5 stars)
" 1st half - very intriguing. 2nd half - predictable. "
— Cheryl, 2/15/2014" Good book. Kind of got a little slow in the middle, still a good read. "
— Jana, 2/3/2014" Awesome, loved this book had an excellant plot, and i never saw it coming (about ryan) loveddd this book! "
— Christy, 1/27/2014" This was good book. I was not sure how it would end. I would like to know more of Paul and Lela's story. "
— Annie, 1/23/2014" This was an okay book. I considered it rather dull but I read the whole book. I mast admit I was not informed about anything I did not know and I was not entertained. "
— Clara, 1/6/2014" This is such a great story of the true love between a man and a woman and how one story would alter their lives forever. But with the strong love they have for one another they overcome this obstacle! "
— Amanda, 1/6/2014" This is a well written book about the Amish. This series follows a romance and the problems of families as they try to walk in their believes "
— Shannon, 12/22/2013" Fiction set in Amish/Mannonite country (PA) but full of intrigue with Mafia and FBI. "
— Evelyn, 11/3/2013" I felt the book was two different story lines forced together. I enjoyed both stories individually, but just didn't think they had much connection with each other. "
— Kathy, 10/9/2013" This one was really good! What started out as a romance really took a twist--then a twist again--then a twist again!! I loved it!! "
— Peggy, 7/19/2013" One of the better Beverly Lewis books, as the story is faster-paced and has great suspense. This is much more of a mystery than her other novels. "
— Miriam, 3/21/2013" I thought I would try another book by Beverly Lewis. I didn't like this one as well as the first. I felt the story dragged a bit and I never really loved the characters. The story is placed among the Amish people, but they don't play a large part in this novel. Overall, I was left wanting. "
— Sherri, 3/13/2013" It took me longer than usual to finish this one. It was just ok for me, not one of my favorites. "
— Denise, 3/9/2013" This book reads like an Amish version of "The Net". You remember that movie with Sandra Bullock that kept you on the edge of your seat and near panic? Well, this is that same feeling. The first page will have you hooked. Definitely a page turner! "
— Chanin, 7/30/2012" I read this for book club. I'm not really a fan of over the top Christian literature. This one certainly fell in that genre. It was an OK story though and fine if you look past all the cheesy preaching. "
— Kyla, 6/16/2012" This was a really good book, very entertaining "
— Loralea, 12/7/2011" I would TOTALLY recommend this book! It's so suspenseful and different than you'd expect. :) "
— Leah, 11/18/2011" Loved the story even though it was predictable. Details of the lifestyle are effective in making you believe the story. "
— Jackie, 5/6/2011" This wasn't Ms Lewis' usually Amish story but it was a good mystery. I re-affirmed my belief that GOOD can win in the end. Like the old days when the cowboy with the white hat was the good guy. Good reading. "
— Katherine, 1/9/2011" This was good. I didn't really like the formulation of the first half of the book. All action and no explanation. But it was indeed a good read. "
— Sarah, 1/2/2011" just getting started with this "
— Patti, 12/27/2010" Having always had a fascination with the Amish way of life I enjoy these books by Beverly Lewis. This one mixes modern mystery with Amish & Mennonite characters. It provides easy, light reading with some plot twists. "
— Sandy, 11/25/2010" This wasn't one of my favorite of her books, but it was good and I enjoyed it. I no longer own it because I only read it once and didn't feel I would read it again and again like most of my books. "
— Dawn, 11/24/2010" Wonderful book! You feel like you know the characters and you want to visit the Amish! "
— Shelly, 8/19/2010" I liked this collection okay. I enjoyed Beverly Lewis' stories much better than the one that she wrote with her husband. Not her best stuff, but not horrible either. "
— Jodie, 7/4/2010" This was another "okay" book. It's better than "The Heritage of Lancaster County" series, but still not up there with the other series. "
— Jill, 5/25/2010" Well i am currently reading this book. Mom got it for me for Christmas...so far a really like it since I am from Lancaster county - You gotta love Amish Country in Pennsylvania! "
— Jacqie, 1/29/2008Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, is an author with more than seventeen million books in print. Her stories have been published in eleven languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today.
David Lewis grew up in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He met and married his wife Beverly in Colorado, where together they make their home in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, enjoying their three grown children and one grandchild.
Aimee Lilly is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator who has been involved in the broadcasting and radio drama field since 1989. She has read audiobooks by many bestselling authors, including Elizabeth George, Janette Oke, and Francine Rivers.