I finished this book this evening, I read it in one sitting, it was that good! I love meeting Eli and Kati Ann. Although I did find myself wanting to smack some sense into them sometimes. I think the thing I enjoyed most about them and their relationship was the fact they are older, more mature. Not young 20 somethings just starting out in life. Both of them widowed, with children, they knew going in to their relationship what would happen if they continued on. Both of them knowing the ramifications of a long distance relationship, and both in different places in their lives. Katie Ann with a newborn son, Eli having already raised 6 children with his youngest just marrying and moving out of the house. This friendship of theirs was handled as it should have been with the consideration of their extended families, and in keeping with their religious values in tact. Kudos to Beth Ann Wiseman for writing a book that an adult can read without having to remember what the old days were like!
About the book:
Katie Ann lost the love of her life. Then God offers her a new beginning in Colorado.
Katie Ann Stolzfus lives in the small Amish community of Canaan, Colorado. At forty she is widowed and raising her first child. But baby Jonas will never know his father, and Katie Ann wonders if her Heavenly Father hasn’t forgotten about her as well. Is it really God’s plan for her to be a single parent?
Eli Detweiler has come to Canaan for a wedding and a long vacation. Having raised six children following the death of his young wife, Eli is finally an empty-nester. He’s enjoying the slower pace of having no one to care for but himself.
When Katie Ann and Eli meet, there is an instant connection. Yet as strong as the attraction is, they both acknowledge that a romance would never work. He is done parenting, while she has just begun.
But as their friendship slowly blossoms into feelings that are as frightening as they are intoxicating, Katie Ann and Eli question if the plans they made for themselves are in line with God’s plans.
Can Katie Ann entrust her heart to another man, and rediscover the wonder of God’s love?
About Beth:
Beth Wiseman is hailed as a top voice in Amish fiction. She is a Carol-award winner and author of numerous bestsellers including the Daughters of the Promise series and the Land of Canaan series. She and her family live in Texas.
