A Season for Tending

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 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?

©2012 Cindy Woodsmall (P)2012 Recorded Books

A Season for Tending Review

Story very well written. so refreshing to listen to and know that I would not be hearing a description of love making or any type of sexual activity. God is an important part of Amish and Mennonite life as well as so many other people. We are not weird but sold out to GOD and yes face difficult decisions and capable of making a wrong decision. Thank you do much for this breath of fresh air.

The Ending

This book was fine up until the last chapter which was a real surprise that left me empty without answers. Really was let down with the jump in setting, Thought I must have fallen asleep and missed a chapter or two. Checked back and this had not happened.

WOW!!!

Loved it!! Best narrator!! Best story! You won't want to turn your device off (if using Audible) or put the book down!!

Abrupt ending.

I really liked it, but boy did it just END. Maybe it's to wet your tongue for book 2 in the series. It worked

Wonderful story of love and strength

Thank GOD for Cindy Woodall May GOD continue too bless you,thank you for the wonderful recipe and thank you stina Nielsen.