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When Hope Blossoms

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- by Kim Vogel Sawyer
- Narrated by Julia Gibson
When Hope Blossoms

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 41 mins)

By Kim Vogel Sawyer

Narrated By Julia Gibson

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(6)
Performance
(5)
Story
(5)

When Hope Blossoms stars Amy Knackstedt, a Mennonite who, following the death of her husband, moves with her children to Weaverly, Kansas. Her new neighbor, Tim Roper, isn't happy with this family living next door - they remind him too much of the Mennonite life he escaped years ago. But soon Amy and Tim develop a tentative friendship - and perhaps something more.
susan says: "i thouroughy enjoyed the story"
"i thouroughy enjoyed the story"

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this was a very enjoyable story of a travel from grief and loss of caring for one another of showing love and compassion a unlikely love story it is worth the time kept my attention i was not bored somewhat predictable but enjoyably so

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Hope of Refuge: An Ada's House Novel

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- by Cindy Woodsmall
- Narrated by Cassandra Campbell
The Hope of Refuge: An Ada's House Novel

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 45 mins)

By Cindy Woodsmall

Narrated By Cassandra Campbell

Overall
(36)
Performance
(17)
Story
(18)

Raised in foster care and now the widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore struggles against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When a trail of memories leads Cara and Lori out of New York City toward an Amish community, she follows every lead, eager for answers and a fresh start. 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.
Stevon says: "this author is amazing"
"one of my firsts love this story and series"

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i first bought the paperback before i discovered audio now i have the whole series in audio this is still a favorite the discovery of secrets is always fun

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Lilly’s Wedding Quilt: A Patch of Heaven Novel

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- by Kelly Long
- Narrated by Christine Williams
Lilly’s Wedding Quilt: A Patch of Heaven Novel

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 15 mins)

By Kelly Long

Narrated By Christine Williams

Overall
(28)
Performance
(19)
Story
(20)

Local Amish schoolteacher Lilly Lapp is tired of weddings, afraid of horses, and immersed in caring for her depressed mother. But when Jacob Wyse, a handsome horse breeder from her small community rescues her from a dangerous accident, Lilly discovers a renewed interest in life and the possibility of love.
Carrie F. Pagels says: "Wonderful Romantic Tension"
"best of the series"

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the story wasnt typical it was delightfull and funny i enjoyed it and have listend several times since i bought it

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
House Rules

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- by Jodi Picoult
- Narrated by Mark Turetsky , Nicole Poole , Andy Paris , Christopher Evan Welch , Rich Orlow
House Rules

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 55 mins)

By Jodi Picoult

Narrated By Mark Turetsky, Nicole Poole, Andy Paris, and others

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(2660)
Performance
(903)
Story
(902)

One of America’s most popular authors, Jodi Picoult has earned a reputation for crafting riveting, topical fiction. In House Rules she examines how being different can have dire consequences. Teenager Jacob Hunt has Asperger’s syndrome. A forensic science wizard, he follows his scanner to show up at crime scenes and give law enforcement officials his advice.
Charlotte says: "Great book until the ending"
"my first Picoult listen"

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I couldn't put it down listened where ever I went not just driving the ending well you'll have to read or listen to find out good listen

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bubbles Ablaze: A Bubbles Yablonsky Mystery

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- by Sarah Strohmeyer
- Narrated by Barbara McCulloh
Bubbles Ablaze: A Bubbles Yablonsky Mystery

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 19 mins)

By Sarah Strohmeyer

Narrated By Barbara McCulloh

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(26)
Performance
(5)
Story
(5)

When Bubbles' dream weekend with jet-setting photographer Steve Stiletto is interrupted by a series of circumstances that finds them careening down an abandoned mine shaft in a runaway coal car, it isn't long before she's discovered a dead body and found herself in the midst of a high-powered conspiracy.
susan says: "funny"
"funny"

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hair dresser/newspaper reporter kept me going and wondering funny I want to listen to to this author more

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Butterfly Garden

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- by Annette Blair
- Narrated by Ariana Westfield
The Butterfly Garden

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 13 mins)

By Annette Blair

Narrated By Ariana Westfield

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(11)
Performance
(8)
Story
(7)

Amishwoman Sara Lapp, all but shunned for studying with the local doctor to become a midwife, is shocked that, after months of waiting, her first call comes from “Mad” Adam Zuckerman, a self-appointed outcast. Adam doesn’t want her to attend at a birth, but to tend to his children because his wife has died in childbed. Adam wants to love his children, but he is afraid he will hurt them in the way his father hurt him. Without his late wife, Abby, to protect them, Adam must find someone else to care for the girls.
Dara says: "Good Book"
"good story not for young audience"

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the story was good but even though the sceens were in context of marriage I would say Harlequin if you know what I mean not for young audiences rated R for sexual content in my opinion PG at least no an R cause it wasn't in passing I liked the story but im afraid to order another by this author the reader was very good

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Goodbye to Yesterday: A Lancaster County Saga: The Discovery, Book 1

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- by Wanda E. Brunstetter
- Narrated by Heather Henderson
Goodbye to Yesterday: A Lancaster County Saga: The Discovery, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 49 mins)

By Wanda E. Brunstetter

Narrated By Heather Henderson

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(6)
Performance
(6)
Story
(5)

Instead of experiencing newlywed bliss, Meredith and Luke Stoltzfus are faced with the greatest challenge of their young lives. When Luke Stoltzfus loses his job at a furniture store in Lancaster Country, Pennsylvania, he is given an opportunity to learn a new trade from his uncle who lives in Indiana. Despite his wife's reservations, Luke jumps at the chance to make plans for a quick trip to Middlebury. Along the way, Luke meets with tragedy, and life as he knew will never be the same.
susan says: "a cliff hanger in book form"
"a cliff hanger in book form"

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I don't normally buy books this short but Wanda Brunstetter well ... gosh darn it I have to buy the other half a good story but left me in tears and wonder how will it go it all seems so hopeless and heart breaking I had to get the other half to hope for a happy or at least a peaceful ending

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Inheritance

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- by Tamera Alexander
- Narrated by Tavia Gilbert
The Inheritance

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 7 mins)

By Tamera Alexander

Narrated By Tavia Gilbert

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(37)
Performance
(19)
Story
(18)

Determined to tame her younger brother's rebellious streak, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin's invitation to move west and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an "untimely inheritance" challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her trust--and perhaps even her heart.
Billie says: "The Inheritance"
"bittersweet"

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I don't want to give the story away but it was not just love story but has some serious family drama I enjoyed the story

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Thorn: The Rose Trilogy, Book 1

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- by Beverly Lewis
- Narrated by Christina Moore
The Thorn: The Rose Trilogy, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 21 mins)

By Beverly Lewis

Narrated By Christina Moore

Overall
(53)
Performance
(42)
Story
(40)

A Christy Award winner, New York Times best-selling author Beverly Lewis has garnered acclaim as the queen of Amish fiction. The Thorn begins her Rose Trilogy, the stirring saga of two Amish sisters on the fringes of the church—and the unforeseen discoveries that change their lives.... Rose Kauffman finds herself growing closer to the bishop’s foster son despite the warnings of her older sister, who knows more than she should about falling for the wrong man.
susan says: "Beverly Lewis at her best"
"Beverly Lewis at her best"

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part one was the setting up of the rest of the story discovering love, lost faith found agian.. but with a twist... cant tell you more if you havent read or listened to the storys but you probably wont want to stop till the story is told i read and listened more than once enjoy : )

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A Home in Drayton Valley: Heart of the Prairie, Book 9

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- by Kim Vogel Sawyer
- Narrated by Barbara McCulloh
A Home in Drayton Valley: Heart of the Prairie, Book 9

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 22 mins)

By Kim Vogel Sawyer

Narrated By Barbara McCulloh

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(4)
Performance
(3)
Story
(3)

A Home in Drayton Valley is a tale of keeping the faith in the face of great uncertainty. In 1880, Tarsie Raines is traveling from New York to Kansas with the Brubachers: Joss, Mary, and their two children. Along the way, tragedy strikes, leaving Tarsie and Joss alone to face an unthinkable crisis - and only God’s love to guide them forward.
susan says: "i couldnt stop listening"
"i couldnt stop listening"

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this was a very intreiging story of friendship love and unexpected change and romance i was captured by the chacters the timeperiod the realness of the living loving and dieing this story was not boring

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club

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- by Wanda E. Brunstetter
- Narrated by Renee Ertl
The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 3 mins)

By Wanda E. Brunstetter

Narrated By Renee Ertl

Overall
(8)
Performance
(7)
Story
(8)

As Amish widow Emma Yoder contemplates the task ahead, her thoughts center on one: What if she fails? Longing to remove a burden from her family by becoming self-sufficient, Emma has offered to hold quilting classes in her home. But when she sees the patchwork of faces assembled for the first lesson, her confidence dwindles as doubt threatens to take hold.
susan says: "unexpected unlikely charactures in a amish novel"
"unexpected unlikely charactures in a amish novel"

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i was delighted with the change of pace in an amish tale the chactures were real and quirky and the unexpected happens threw me for a loop loved it

2 of 2 people found this review helpful