1. Plain Peace, Daughters of the Promise Series #6
    Beth Wiseman
    Thomas Nelson / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Britt98
    Grand Prairie, TX
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Very Good Story
    March 17, 2015
    Britt98
    Grand Prairie, TX
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I have read all of the books in the Daughters of the Promise series. Plain Peace is book six in the series. There is also another Amish series by Beth Wiseman that is connected to the Daughters of the Promise Series. It is the Land of Canaan Series. Each book in these two series can be read as a stand alone, but I really believe they are better enjoyed as a part of the whole set.

    Plain Peace is not my favorite book in the series, but I did like it. There is quite a bit of tension created by a very strict bishop, who is unwilling to budge in his determination of the way his Amish community should be. This causes frustration throughout the community and particularly in the bishops family.

    There are a few different story lines in the book, but the main one revolves around the bishops granddaughter, Anna, and her developing relationship with a newcomer named Jacob. I really felt for these two young people. I loved watching their love grow even amid the overbearing control of Annas grandfather.

    Another very moving portion of the story involved Jacobs parents and delved into the way their family was handling grief. Although it was sometimes hard to read these sections due to the painful topic and situation these parents were in, this storyline in the book was really amazing.

    I definitely recommend Plain Peace to fans of Amish fiction. It contains a wonderful romance, along with lessons in forgiveness, honesty, and grieving.

  2. Maria
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    November 23, 2013
    Maria
    Plain Peace is the sixth book in the Daughters of the Promise series. I loved this story. The characters were interesting and had some real depth to them.

    Anna Byler is the granddaughter of a very strict Old Order Amish bishop. Even though she knows he can be unreasonable she has seen his love and compassion and aches when others view him wrongly. When she meets and falls in love with Jacob Hostetler, everything seems perfect. But then out of a misunderstanding, her grandfather forbids her to see Jacob again. Anna is faced with going behind his back or obeying his wishes and possibly losing Jacob. She doesn't want to end up like her grandmother who is always keeping secrets, but she feels like she has no choice.

    Jacob's family has moved to Paradise to escape from the constant sadness and memories of their home in Ohio. As they all struggle to come to terms with their oldest daughter/sister dying, they begin to find some hope amidst the grief except for Jacob's father who is so fraught with grief that he barely acknowledges anyone. Then Jacob meets Anna who is everything he has ever dreamed of. How can he convince the Bishop to let him court her?

    This was a very good read. The best part of the story to me was the push toward forgiveness and how important and valuable it it to everyone involved. It's so much easier to forgive someone else that it is to forgive yourself, and the author portrayed the angst of the person very realistically.

    I was given this book free from Booksneeze in exchange for an honest review.
  3. Wanda
    NC
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Plain Peace by Beth Wiseman
    November 21, 2013
    Wanda
    NC
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Anna Byler had never dated. For some reason none of the young Amish boys had never approached her and she felt inadequate. Jacob Hostetler was new in the community and Anna found herself drawn to him. When she overheard a few of the young men talking about her being unapproachable because of her strict grandfather, Bishop Byler, she was devastated. Was her grandfather really that strict? Hadn't he always had the best interests of the people in mind? Anna knew she had to do something to prove she was dateable so she asked Jacob out on a date and Anna was ecstatic when he agreed. But Anna hoped it would turn into more. She soon began to realize what others were saying. Her grandfather was all about strict rules and when she found out the magnitude of the secrets her grandmother was keeping from her grandfather she knew a change was needed. But what would it take for him to come to his senses? And would he ever agree to her seeing Jacob?

    Jacob Hostetler was new to the community. His family left their old home to get a fresh start after the death of his sister, Leah. His father had withdrawn from his role of taking care of the family and kept to himself because he felt responsible and Jacob prayed this move would heal the wounds of his family and give them a new life as a family. Meeting Anna Byler was the beginning of Jacob's healing. She was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen and he could share his worries, hopes and dreams with her. He knew he wanted a life with Anna but with Bishop Byler forbidding him to see her he wasn't sure if they could ever be together. Can they change her grandfather's mind? And will his family ever be what they once were?

    Plain Peace in the sixth book in the Daughters of the Promise series. While I haven't read all of the books in this series, I have read Plain Proposal and I can say, from my experience, the books only get better and better. The storyline was just great and covered a broad range of issues such as, the death of a child, diabetes and adultery. The plot was fully developed and came to a beautiful, complete ending. I felt satisfied after I finished. There were no loose ends leaving me feeling as if the story wasn't finished and I love that. I fell in love with the characters and I guarantee you will as well. This book can be read in order as a series but it can also be read as a stand alone novel. But, from what I have read so far, you will surely want to read the others and you "to be read" list will soon be growing. If you like Amish fiction with depth and a storyline that covers powerful issues you'll love this book.

    Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for my honest review. The opinions stated are mine and mine alone and I received no monetary compensation.
  4. ruthhill74
    Yelm, WA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Typical Amish Fare
    November 17, 2013
    ruthhill74
    Yelm, WA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    I am generally a fan of Amish fiction, and this book was a typical one for this genre. I can't really complain. The characters were strong, and the story was nice enough. The author has a familiar writing style, and it was nice to see the people relying on God when times were tough. It was intriguing to observe the way the Amish people have changed in light of our modern culture--that was my favorite part of the book.

    My only complaint is that the story seemed a little too mundane. I believe that since the market is flooded with Amish literature, it is essential for authors to write Amish fiction that takes a different angle rather than relying on what has gone on before. While I will read just about any Amish fiction that is well-written, I might be hesitant to read such books from this author again unless I can be guaranteed a unique story. But if you are new to the genre, this may be exactly what you are looking for.

    I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
  5. Joline Urban
    western PA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    3 Stars Out Of 5
    Plain Peace by Beth Wiseman
    November 18, 2013
    Joline Urban
    western PA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 3
    Value: 3
    Meets Expectations: 3
    Monday, November 18, 2013

    Plain Peace by Beth Wiseman

    Beth Wiseman continues on with her Daughters of the Promise Series in her new novel Plain Peace. Set in Paradise, PA, Wiseman tells the story of Anna Byler, granddaughter of Issac Byler, the most strict bishop their Amish community has ever known. Feared by some and disliked by many, Issac doesn't have many friends and therefore neither does Anna. Suitors are afraid to even talk with her, so she has never been courted. Only Jacob Hostetler, the newcomer from Ohio, has shown an interest. Against her grandfather's wishes, Anna secretly meets with Jacob and a relationship begins. Other secrets surround the little Amish community too. Jacob's family is still hurting by a loved one's death, Anna's grandmother has secrets she is keeping from Issac and even an English woman with Amish connections from town is interwoven into Wiseman's plot. Using characters from her previous novels, Beth Wiseman sort of "ties up loose ends" with this one. The story moves along at a good pace and the English woman's story seems realistic. However, I'm not sure how believable some of the storyline involving the Amish really is. It was a good story, just probably one I wouldn't read again. I appreciate Thomas Nelson sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

    Posted by basketballorange301 at 5:58 PM
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