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Product Description
▼▲A cabinetmaker by trade, Rufus is having troubles of his own. Because of a competitor's false accusations, his business is in jeopardy. And so is his family when his sister, Ruth, leaves the Amish community.
Now Annie, an outsider, begins meddling in affairs that don't concern her. When Rufus tells her she can't continue to hide among the Amish and it's time for her to go home, Annie is torn. What will she choose-loneliness and the high-tech modern culture of Colorado Springs, or Rufus and the simplicity of the San Luis Valley Amish?
Product Information
▼▲Format: DRM Free ePub Vendor: Shiloh Run Press Publication Date: 2012 | ISBN: 9781620290187 ISBN-13: 9781620290187 Series: Valley of Choice |
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Publisher's Description
▼▲Escape the helter-skelter of the modern culture and join software creator Annie Friesen, hiding at the home of an Amishman. With her high-tech career in jeopardy, Annie runs from fast-paced Colorado Springs—and straight into the hospitality of San Luis Valley’s Amish community. There she meets cabinetmaker Rufus Beiler, and the more time she spends with him, the more attracted she becomes. When Annie finds she shares a common ancestor with Rufus, she feels both cultures colliding within her. But is her love for Rufus strong enough for her to give up the only life she’s ever known?
Author Bio
▼▲Olivia Newport’s novels twist through time to find where faith and passions meet. Her husband and two twentysomething children provide welcome distraction from the people stomping through her head on their way into her books. She chases joy in stunning Colorado at the foot of the Rockies, where daylilies grow as tall as she is.
Product Reviews
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Bookworm3 Stars Out Of 5Leaves much to be desiredOctober 28, 2017BookwormQuality: 3Value: 3Meets Expectations: 3This book started out well but didn't meet expectations at the end. There were lot of loose ends by the end of the book. For e.g. what happened with Annie's original lawyer? What happened with her partner, did he accept a job with the new owner of the company? What happened with Kramer after Annie found that piece of paper proving he may have been the one to hurt Rufus? I was disappointed with all these unanswered questions by the end of the book. The story just fell flat.
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Janus Tuttle5 Stars Out Of 5Delightful Book!!!March 2, 2014Janus TuttleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for Accidentally Amish, Valley of Choice Series #1.It is allmost 3 a.m. and I simply had to finish Accidently Amish. I enjoyed it very, very much and could not put it down. I have ordered book 2 and 3 in this series and cannot wait for them to arrive . I enjoyed seeing how the ancestors survived and lived and also tried to place myself in Annie's situation as to what decision she had made and wondered if I could do the same. Delightful, intersting book so don't miss it!!!!
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Daws1996VirginiaAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Different than normal twist on Amish storyAugust 24, 2013Daws1996VirginiaAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for Accidentally Amish, Valley of Choice Series #1.Normally, I'm not much for Amish stories. I can't quite put my finger on it, but while I don't mind the occasional Amish-themed book, I tend to avoid them. However the premise of Accidentally Amish by Olivia Newport had enough suggested adventure that I had to give it a try.
"Our life is grounded in submission, and yours seeks control. You can't have both." (Page 304)
Annie must run away from Colorado Springs just long enough to decide what she's going to do to avoid the schemes of her partner and boyfriend. She takes refuge at an Amish farm, and soon learns the eldest son, Rufus, is walking through his own battle with a local contractor.
What I Liked
Mrs. Newport did an excellent job weaving in the secondary story of the Jakob, the ancestor who first brought Rufus' family to America. Through his life, you get a glimpse past the depth of the Amish culture to the sacrifice those who dare to step outside the confines of the church must endure. I found his story very interesting, adding true love to the overall story and insight to the chapters about the modern characters, Annie and Rufus.
I liked sensing the struggle in Rufus, both in his developing feelings for Annie, and his turmoil over his sister's decision. Yet his beliefs were never called into question through his steadfastness and the honor he showed his parents.
I also enjoyed the fresh ending on the story of the Rich Young Ruler from Matthew 10 as seen through Annie's story. What if this young man has looked at Jesus and decided to try life God's way?
What I Didn't Like
The only thing that really comes to mind is the relationship between Annie and her partner. During the story, Annie tries to reach out a couple times, and although it can be assumed things ended the way she wanted, it still seems unfinished. Now, I do know that another book follows this one, telling more of Annie's story (In Plain View), so perhaps this is addressed there.
The Bottom Line - 5 stars
This book was very enjoyable, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you enjoy Amish books or would like to see what an Englischer considering the Amish lifestyle might look like, then I recommend giving this book a try. -
MargotSouth AustraliaAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5It Doesn't Get Better Than ThisJuly 11, 2013MargotSouth AustraliaAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5It's just like reading two books in one. There is the modern story of Annaliese Friesen and the adventure which transforms her life when she becomes accidentally entwined in the Amish world of Jacob Bieler. It's exciting from page one, as Annaliese is gently wooed by a loving God to change her priorities and her lifestyle. Then, there is the second story, which happened 300 years earlier, when another Jakob Beyeler transported his wife and five young children to the New World to escape the religious persecution of his native Switzerland.
The stories work together to give a very balanced view of Amish life, with its good and bad points, with no judgement or bias. Olivia Newport has included just enough humor and romance to make it all come together as one very entertaining novel, which I highly recommend. -
Debbie5 Stars Out Of 5Better than expectedJune 25, 2013DebbieQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I loved this book and it was much more than what I had expected. I enjoyed the "history" part of the story as much as the current part because it helped me to understand what this family went through in coming here and how it affected the present day. I was sorry to see it end, not realizing that it was just #1 of a series!! I'm reading the 2nd one now.