Member Reviews
Everyone thinks Chris Flaud and Sadie Kauffman will be married, but when Chris shares with Sadie, that he going to see Europe, she realizes that will not happen. When she attends the local market looking for bison meat, she has a chance encounter with a handsome mennonite rancher, Ezra Hein. As their paths cross again while Sadie is feeling adrift, she realizes how attractive he is and accepts an invitation to see his ranch. She takes her young brother who has a developmental disability and they both develop an attraction to one another. They begin to spend time together, first as friends, then as a dating couple. Neither community, neither the Amish nor the Mennonite are happy about this possible union. As they try to determine if they can have life together tragedies occur that send messages that God wants Chris and Sadie to follow certain paths. Can Sadie and Ezra have a life together?
I enjoyed this story, although I was a bit surprised at the instalove. Sadie wants to be a dutiful daughter remain part of the Amish community, but can she still do that and follow her heart? I loved the kindness that Ezra showed to Sadie and her younger siblings. He worked hard to respect Sadie's religious beliefs and not tempt her to do something she did not believe in, but Sadie's desire to do different things backfired a bit. This is a sweet story about family, faith, loyalty and love. I enjoyed this quick read by Amy Lillard.