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The Hope of Refuge: Book 1 in the Ada's House Amish Romance Series Audiobook
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The first book in the Ada's House series, The Hope of Refuge is a moving story of love, hope, and new beginnings from New York Times bestselling author Cindy Woodsmall. The widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore is struggling against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When her stalker ransacks her home, Cara and her daughter, Lori, flee New York City for an Amish community, eager for a fresh start. But she discovers that long-held secrets about her family history ripple beneath the surface of Dry Lake, Pennsylvania, and it’s no place for an outsider. One Amish man, Ephraim Mast, dares to fulfill the command he believes that he received from God—“Be me to her”—despite how it threatens his way of life. While Ephraim tries to do what he believes is right, will he be shunned and lose everything, including the guarded single mother who simply longs for a better life? A complete opposite of the hard, untrusting Cara, Ephraim’s sister Deborah also finds her dreams crumbling when the man she has pledged to build a life with begins withdrawing from Deborah and his community, including his mother, Ada Stoltzfus. Can the run-down house that Ada envisions transforming unite them toward a common purpose—or will it push Mahlon away forever?
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"Another Woodsmall book I couldn't put down! Excellent dialogue & realistic characters kept me reading, and there's just enough of the story left "undone" to keep me watching for the next in the series. The Hope of Refuge gives readers insight into the Amish community, and shares it's weaknesses and struggles as well as it's strengths and spirit. At the end, I had to remind myself that this was a fiction work, and that the characters are not real people!"
— Trish (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Woodsmall delivers a tender love story filled with well-written, strong-willed characters learning to face their fears and testing their beliefs. There is romance, laughter, and a few surprises in this latest book.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
The Hope of Refuge Listener Reviews
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" I liked this book. At first it took me awhile to get into it, I didn't think that I was going to like it. As I kept reading it I liked it. "
— Ashley, 2/20/2014 -
" A great story of a woman finding hope and faith from an Amish community. "
— Simone, 2/13/2014 -
" It was a quick read, and I was glad it didn't leave me hanging. "
— Lisa, 2/3/2014 -
" Very nice story. The main character is quick on her feet and funny. I also love the different stories going on in this book and the hidden mystery. "
— Maleah, 1/17/2014 -
" loved this book. Cindy Woodsmall's books are a great way of escaping and relaxing. I really hope she will write more books on Ada's House... "
— Debbie, 1/8/2014 -
" Oh my, what a story, I loved it. It made me laugh, cry, & really think about a lot of things. I have read all Cindy Woodsmall books, but one, have enjoyed them all. I really like the way she writes, gets right to the meat of things, from the first chapter. "
— Clocklin, 1/7/2014 -
" Cindy Woodsmall wrote another great Amish book. A book that tells of redemption and why the Old order Amish hold some at a distance. Cara's story bring together an Amish community in a way that you have never read about before. "
— Christina, 1/6/2014 -
" Seemed like this book could have wrapped things up MUCH better, but the story line and believability was good. "
— Cheryl, 12/20/2013 -
" I really enjoy her books. They take you in with the first few pages. I have found myself researching more about the amish culture "
— Michelle, 12/18/2013 -
" Wowow I loved it. So much I went right out and got another one of her books. "
— Penny, 12/6/2013 -
" After I finished the third novel in this series I decided to go back to the beginning. Lucky for me it was free for the Kindle! :) "
— Stacia, 10/15/2013 -
" I really like this author! Can't wait to read the next book in this series. "
— Lacy, 8/25/2013 -
" This is my first time reading this author. I like her honest approach to life's problems and nonpreachy style. I'll definitely be reading more of her books. "
— Susan, 5/29/2013 -
" Surprisedly a great book. Wonderful story of redemption and forgiveness-loved the characters. "
— Karin, 5/5/2013 -
" I wondered if it would live up to the Sisters of the Quilt series and it did! "
— Teri, 1/9/2013 -
" Cara finds the family she never know she hsd. She also finds a love she doesn't think she will ever have. "
— Ldlimes, 8/3/2012 -
" Very good, except there is no plot resolve with the stalker. I kept waiting for the stalker to show back up and he never did. "
— Rebecca, 7/25/2012 -
" I really enjoyed this book! Had great elements in it, including faith, love, and trust. Readers will not be disappointed! "
— Hannah, 7/14/2012 -
" I liked the way the main characters love develops. However, I expected more details in why the main heroine develops a belief in God and her change of feelings toward the Amish. "
— Nona, 2/13/2012 -
" Cara finds the family she never know she hsd. She also finds a love she doesn't think she will ever have. "
— Ldlimes, 4/20/2011 -
" I don't know what it is about me and the Amish, but we have a thing. A good thing. Even though the cover is totally cheesy (as are most book covers in this genre), I enjoyed the book. A good, sweet, light read (with lots of straw hats and buggies). "
— Sarah, 4/6/2011 -
" what a fantastic book kept me going the whole read.. WHat a great writer "
— Meg, 3/2/2011 -
" Oh my, what a story, I loved it. It made me laugh, cry, & really think about a lot of things. I have read all Cindy Woodsmall books, but one, have enjoyed them all. I really like the way she writes, gets right to the meat of things, from the first chapter. "
— Clocklin, 1/2/2011 -
" This is my first time reading this author. I like her honest approach to life's problems and nonpreachy style. I'll definitely be reading more of her books. "
— Susan, 12/3/2010 -
" Read this one awhile ago and enjoyed the plot of runaway mother with child who runs from a stalker to her mother's people. She encounters few snags here and there but great ending! Could not put down her book. "
— Lucy, 11/7/2010 -
" Wowow I loved it. So much I went right out and got another one of her books. "
— Penny, 7/25/2010 -
" Finished this while camping this past weekend, Was well written. Might try to find another one by this author unfortunately the library doesn't have anymore. "
— Patty, 6/29/2010 -
" This was a great book! Sad and wonderful. some times i want to be Amish...but then again not at the same time! I love the family values...and having a tight knit community! "
— Cheli, 4/3/2010 -
" Seemed like this book could have wrapped things up MUCH better, but the story line and believability was good. "
— Cheryl, 3/24/2010 -
" A nice story of forgiveness and redemption. I liked the characters and the community, and the way the way they all were healed. Lori was precious! "
— Sandra, 3/4/2010 -
" Not totally realistic, but I liked the understanding of the issues of poverty and foster care. A widowed mom with ties to an Amish community lerans about her family, falls in love and joins the Amish church. "
— Stephanie, 2/26/2010 -
" Very good, except there is no plot resolve with the stalker. I kept waiting for the stalker to show back up and he never did. "
— Rebecca, 2/5/2010 -
" Good book but not as good as her other series. I will still be reading the next in this series when it comes out though. "
— Lauren, 1/31/2010
About the Authors
Cindy Woodsmall is the Christian Booksellers Association bestselling author of eighteen works of fiction and one nonfiction book. Her writing has been featured on ABC‘s Nightline and the front page of the Wall Street Journal
Cassandra Campbell has won multiple Audie Awards, Earphones Awards, and the prestigious Odyssey Award for narration. She was been named a “Best Voice” by AudioFile magazine and in 2018 was inducted in Audible’s inaugural Narrator Hall of Fame.