Andrew

Petersheim Brothers Series, Book 1

By: Jennifer Beckstrand

Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu

Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

Andrew, Abraham, and Austin Petersheim's family business has earned them the nickname The Peanut Butter Brothers. But if their matchmaking younger siblings have their way, all three may soon bear another title: husband....

Handsome, hardworking, and godly, Andrew Petersheim has always been sure of his place in his Wisconsin Amish community. He'll be a welcome catch for the local girl who finally captures his heart. Mary Coblenz certainly isn't that girl. Two years after "jumping the fence" for the Englischer world, she's returned, unmarried and pregnant. Yet instead of hiding in shame as others in the community expect, she's working at the Honeybee Farm, ignoring the gossips - and winning over Andrew's eight-year-old twin brothers....

For all Andrew's certainty about right and wrong, it seems he has a lot to learn from Mary's courage, grace, and resilience. She's changing his notions about forgiveness and love, but will she in turn accept the challenge of starting over and choose to stay - with him?

©2019 Jennifer Beckstrand (P)2019 Tantor

Loved It

This was a great introduction to the series. I loved the younger brothers Alfie and Benji, they create so much fun through out the book. I also loved how Andrew came to change how he looked at the world and especially those who don't follow the rules exactly as he feels that they should. The changes that he makes for himself and how he finally realizes how he feels about Mary. Can't wait to read and hear more from this series.

A good read

I loved this book. This story has the harshness of peoples judgement but also has forgiveness, faith and love. The best parts are the two young and hilarious twin brothers that bring so much chaos and innocence to the story.

Heart warming!

Loved this book. I can't wait for book two. The reader was wonderful. This book kept me laughing!

Refreshing!

I love this story and this narrator! A Narrator makes or breaks an audible story. And this one was the best! I love the simple childlike refreshing look at a good storyline.

Enjoyed it

Simple, enjoyable and filled with faith and opportunities to ponder my own feelings and opinions about living life

Fabulous narration & good story

I love how the narrator brought these characters to life. She’s one of the best narrators that I’ve encountered (after 80+ audible books)! She made the boys come alive, so that I didn’t miss Anna & Felty in this book. Just as importantly, the main character & her “situation” was thought provoking & really important for anyone who calls themselves a Christian to ponder. Sin, repentance, shame, self condemnation & condemnation from others are all explored in this thoughtful & redeeming story.

Good Story, Amish Light

I enjoyed the story. The characters were fun, especially the younger brothers who were working hard to get their brother and his love interest together.
However, if this is a story about Amish people I expect there to be more adherence to the rules of the Amish and to involve their church leaders. And there are no mention of the need for the heroine to join the church before she would be allowed to get married.

Good Story

I really enjoy most of Jennifer Beckstrand’s stories! I’m glad I got to listen to this one, but I’m hoping the next books in the series will only get better! The young twins, Alphieand Benji, Bitsy, and the boys mother, Rebecca, steal all the charm in this book and there isn’t much leftover for the hero, Andrew. There are a lot of fun, lighthearted moments in this book, but most of the sometimes lengthy conversations between the hero and heroine aren’t part of them. It would be okay if Andrew was slightly more likable, he’s a general nice guy who struggles with being judgmental, but quite frankly, it’s hard to see what the heroine sees in him, even though his character does grow. By the end of the book, it was taking so long for them to remove their issues, I got tired of listening to it . But there is a scene near the end with the boys mother, Rebecca, that makes listening to the end worthwhile! Not her best story. Reader did a great job, loved her performance!

Awesome !

I loved this book . It is one of my favorites . The author is so numerous it kept my attention all the way through the book. The characters were so good I felt like I was there. I can't wait for the next book. Thank you Jennifer Beckett and Callie Beaulieu .

Andrew

Not like any other author I've read Amish audio books from!.Truly enjoyed this one thorougly!I