The Brides of Webster County Look past the idyllic countryside and meet four Missouri women who are struggling to conform to the expectations of their Amish community and to trust God when life hands them unexpected challenges of widowhood, parenting, careers, and dating. Going Home Faith Stutzman Andrews left her Amish community ten years ago to pursue a career as a comedian. Now widowed, she suddenly reappears on her parents' doorstep with her six-year-old daughter in tow. Which dream will Faith ultimately choose--that of having the career she's always wanted or the family she's never really had? On Her Own Recently widowed Barbara Zook is struggling to raise her four young boys and manage the family harness shop on her own. When two men offer their aid to this beautiful woman in need, Barbara wonders what God has in mind. Will she find a new love or be forced into a marriage of convenience? Dear to Me Melinda Andrews loves two things--the Amish man Gabe Swartz and the animals she helps to heal. When Melissa considers becoming a vet, she knows she must choose between two worlds. Will Melinda stay with Gabe and become an Amish fraa or pursue her dream and be shunned by family and friends forever? Allison's Journey Allison Troyer is sent to Missouri to learn how to run an Amish household. Can she find her way among strangers? Aaron Zook, a confirmed bachelor, can't help but be drawn to Allison, especially when a ne'er-do-well seems determined to win her heart. Which direction will Allison's journey take?
If you like either Christian romance reading or Amish romance reading you should like this series. I personally liked how this series had all 4 books kind of entertwined. Book One was abouth Faith and where she had originally left the Amish faith ... it begins upon her return home with her six-year old daughter Melinda. Book Three is about Melinda ... so those two books where they are years apart definitely are within the same families... which I truly found interesting. Book Two was about Baraba Zook, whom you get to know in Book One, she has just recently become widowed which is heartbreaking ... and her struggles ... and a young widow with 4 young children. Book Four is about Aaron Zook, the oldest of Barbara's boys so there is again that following of the storyline again years later. I had a bit more trouble with Book Three and Four as I was not as emotionally connected to the two younger adults but I still enjoyed the books. These are the first, but defintely not the last, books that I have read by Wanda E Brunstetter ... I plan on ordering another set very, very soon.
Webster County Omnibus: Going Home/On Her Own/Dear to Me/Allison's Journey (Brides of Webster County
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I purchased these books for my elderly mother and the books came as one big book. She loved the series and wants me to find her more of the webster county books so she can continue to read them. Excellent series to read>
keeps your interest
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is an excellent series. It is difficult to put down once you begin.
"Strong Amish Women"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Going Home Widow, Faith Stutzman Andrews returns home to her parents in Missouri Amish community. It's been ten years since she left. Faith has a six year old daughter. The English world continues to call out to Faith and yet she feels safe and at home with in midst the Amish. Noah Hertzler helps to sooth the soul of others by baking desserts and attaching scriptures. He believes in nourishing the soul as well as the body. Can he sooth Faith's soul. On Her Own On Her Own is the second book in Wanda Brunstetter's Brides of Webster County series. After the death of her husband Barbara Zook was left on her own to raise their four sons and to manage the harness store. She asks harness maker Paul Hilty to help her run the store. They form a nice friendship. When John Frey comes to see Barbara with more than friendship on his mind, Paul realizes he cares for Barbara. Is he willing to woo her or will he tuck tail and leave town. Dear to Me Melinda Andrews dreams of becoming a vet. It is unheard of in the Amish. Women do not get a college education. She loves her best friend Gabe Swartz dearly and Gabe loves her but knows he must either sacrifice his faith or give up Melinda. Allison's Journey Allison Troyer has no idea how to manage a household. Her mother died when she was young. She was raised by her unmarried aunt. The woman never taught Allison how to cook, clean or manage a house. She considered Allison messy. Allison spent most of her life outdoors. She was somewhat of a Tom Boy. When she turns eighteen ,her father sends her to spend the summer with her mother's twin sister. She finds herself living among strangers. James and Aaron are soon competing for her attention. The Brides of Webster County by Wanda E. Brunstetter is four delightful stories in one volume. The name Wanda Brunstetter has become a favorite among fans of romance. "Amish Romance" has become a separate category in the romance genre. While these books are fictional, they give a great insight into the life and beliefs of the Amish. They leave a sense of peace and calmness. The Brides of Webster County focuses on four women in Missouri, each searching their heart concerning their faith.
Book Review
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Great Book. Great author. I have loved every book I have read by this author. The Amish culture brings to us a sense of a family, strength, patience, hard work, strong faith, and a love. They are a great inspiration to everyone. Even though I learn their culture from reading fictional stories...I have taken away a new perspective of things and a new sense of calmness.
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