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“Woodsmall fans will look forward to the continuation of this new series "Amish Vines and Orchards" as young Amish entrepreneur Rhoda Byler joins with the King family in a new venture that will take them from their roots in the Amish country of Pennsylvania up to a new home in Maine.
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I found the book interesting, but tedious at times, and somewhat less compelling than the first series I read, "Sisters of the Quilt." ”
“Had to push myself through the first half, too many characters introduced with no background info, very confusing. I was disappointed in the ending, it left much in the air I'm sure for the sequel.”
Sue K wrote this review Sunday, December 30, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Story Description:
JuneBug31 wrote this review Monday, November 26, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
WaterBrook Press|September 18, 2012|Trade Paperback|ISBN: 978-0-307-73002-2
In a community where conformity flourishes, seeds of Rhoda’s odd behaviour were planted long ago. Can she cultivate her relationships with the same care and tenderness that she gives her beloved garden? Old Order Amish Rhoda Byler’s unusual gift and her remarkable abilities to grow herbs and berries have caused many to think her odd. As rumors mount that Rhoda’s “gift” is a detriment to the community, she chooses isolation, spending her time in her fruit garden and on her thriving canning business.
Miles away in Harvest Mills, Samuel King struggles to keep his family’s apple orchard profitable. As the eldest son, Samuel farms with his brothers, the irrepressible Jacob and brash Eli, while his longtime girlfriend, Catherine remains hopeful that Samuel will marry her when he feels financially stable.
Meanwhile, Samuel’s younger sister Leah is testing all the boundaries during her rumschpringe, and finds herself far from home in Rhoda’s garden after a night of partying gone badly. But Leah’s poor choices serve as a bridge between Rhoda and the King family when a tragic mistake in the orchard leaves Samuel searching for solutions. Rhoda’s expertise in canning could be the answer, but she struggles with the guilt over the tragic death of her sister and doesn’t trust herself outside her garden walls. As the lines between business, love, and family begin to blur, can Rhoda finally open up to a new life? And what effect will this odd, amazing woman have on the entire King family?
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Rhoda Byler is a gardener who grows herbs and flowers. She uses the herbs to help people suffering from various ills and ailments. However, not everyone in her Amish community believe in her practice of healing. One Rueben Glick is a constant thorn in her side who is quickly turning people away from her.
Rhoda also possesses a special “gift” of having “premonitions”. She sees and feels things before they happen and this fuels Rueben’s vendetta against Rhoda all the more and he tells people she is practicing witchcraft. This leaves her at odds with her entire community as well as some family members.
Rhoda is also living with immense guilt over the death of her beloved sister. She is having a very difficult time moving past this part of her life in order to live her own life to the fullest.
Then she meets the King family and things begin to change for Rhoda. When the King brothers run into difficulty with their apple orchard, they approach Rhoda with a deal that they feel will benefit themselves and Rhoda.
Will Rhoda strike up a deal with this family? Is it possible she might even find a love interest too?
You won’t be able to put this one down. I was so upset when the book ended and now have to wait until the Spring of 2013 for Book #2.
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“Fascinating.
bac wrote this review Saturday, November 10, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“Amish Vines & Orchards, book 1:Rhoda is suspected of being a witch, Jacob has bad memories, Samuel and Catherine can't stop fighting, Leah is scared and ignored. Somehow they all come together and although they face huge odds and many trails, they persevere, and eventually find their place in their world. Great story.”
Karen S wrote this review Wednesday, October 24, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ronda is having trouble letting go of her guilt. Though it all she meets Leah King. Ronda starts to see that her family struggle But her dreams with her garden she will not let go. Sumuel starts having trouble with the apple orchard. Though Samuel is having some trouble he starts something with Ronda as partner with King's Orchard.
Lindz wrote this review Monday, October 8, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Samuel struggles with this family orchard. Things show that Ronda care about Samuel. For she goes after Samuel when something happens.
Things go from one thing to another. Is Ronda in love with Jakob or is god trying to get Samuel and Ronda together in another place. Where they will be working together ten hours away. To determine this it hard to say. For me I think God wants Samuel and Ronda together but the only way I will now is for the second book. Though there surprises and twist in this book.”
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