I received this book for free from Author, CelebrateLit in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The Amish Teacher's Gift (Love and Promises #1) by Rachel J. Good Published by Forever on April 24th 2018
Genres: Amish, Christian, Clean & Wholesome, Fiction
Pages: 384
Source: Author, CelebrateLit
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A Teacher's Love
Widower Josiah Yoder wants to be a good father. But it's not easy with a deaf young son who doesn't understand why his mamm isn't coming home. At a loss, Josiah enrolls Nathan in a special-needs school and is relieved to see his son immediately comforted by his new teacher, a woman whose sweet charm and gentle smile just might be the balm they both need.
With seven siblings to care for, Ada Rupp wasn't sure she wanted to take on teaching, too. But the moment she holds Nathan in her arms, she realizes she'll do all she can to help this lost little boy. Plus, it gives her a chance to spend more time with Josiah. Falling for a man in mourning may be against the rules, but his quiet strength is the support Ada never knew she needed. And, together, they could have the loving family she'd always hoped for.
I’m a little torn on this one….the story itself i liked. but some things I felt weren’t very realistic.
A love at first site story I don’t mind. I think I actually like them on occasion, but the attraction between Josiah and Ada seemed way to exaggerated and i had a hard time believing it. at one point there sleeves brushed and you would have thought skin brushed skin the way the way they reacted. other than those moments when they were trying to hard not to react or having to great of a reaction I enjoyed the book
I loved meeting the children. I loved seeing ada win them over and I really loved watching here help Nathan! The kids were too cute and I’m so happy things worked out like they did! I’m honestly not sure if I’ll read the next one in the series or not but more than likely I will.
About Rachel J. Good
Rachel J. Good grew up near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the setting for her Amish novels. Striving to be as authentic as possible, she spends time with her Amish friends, doing chores on their farm and attending family events. Rachel loves to travel and visit many different Amish communities.
Rachel is the author of several Amish series in print or forthcoming – Sisters & Friends series, Love & Promises series, and two books in the Hearts of Amish Country series – as well as the Amish Quilts Coloring Books and the contemporary novella, Angels Unaware, part of the Hope Chapel series. In addition, she has stories in the anthologies Springs of Love and Love’s Thankful Heart.
She’d love to have you visit her website, or connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and Bookbub. Rachel also enjoys meeting readers and will be doing talks and booksignings around the country this year. To find out more about Rachel and her books, you can sign up for her newsletter: http://bit.ly/1qwci4Q
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