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Title: Courting Cate

Subtitle: The Courtships of Lancaster County, Book 1

Author: Leslie Gould

Narrator: Stina Nielsen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Number-one best-selling author Leslie Gould delivers a new Amish romance series. When Amish farmer Pete Treger moves to Paradise Township, Pennsylvania, seeking a better life, he meets sisters Cate and Betsy Miller. Both are beautiful, but older sister Cate is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Betsy, on the other hand, is sweet and flirty - and seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County! However, the sisters' wealthy father has made one hard and fast rule: Elder sister must marry first, before the younger can even start courting. Unfortunately for poor Betsy, and for the men who want to court her, her older sister, Cate, doesn't have any suitors - until Pete comes to town, that is. Though he finds both sisters attractive, something about Cate's feisty demeanor appeals to him. Soon the other bachelors in the district convince Pete to court Cate. She hardly seems receptive to his overtures, though. Instead, she's immediately suspicious of his interest.

Members Reviews:

amish version of kiss me kate /taming of the shrew

i loved this book in fact ive listened twice so far it is so like the william shakespere classic play it was humerous and full i enjoyed this telling of change and love

Relaxing romance

Narrator was good. I like her voice. Story was easy to follow and sweet. I would recommend for an easy relaxing listen with children around.

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Title: The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club

Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter

Narrator: Renee Ertl

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-02-13

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 102 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Lives are transformed...one stitch at a time.

As Amish widow Emma Yoder contemplates the task ahead, her thoughts center on one: What if she fails? Longing to remove a burden from her family by becoming self-sufficient, Emma has offered to hold quilting classes in her home. But when she sees the patchwork of faces assembled for the first lesson, her confidence dwindles as doubt threatens to take hold. Theres Star Stephens, a young woman yearning for stability; Pam and Stuart Johnston, a struggling couple at odds in their marriage; Paul Ramirez, a widowed father hoping to find solace in finishing a quilt; Jan Sweet, a rough and tough biker looking for something creative to do; and Ruby Lee Williams, a preachers wife seeking relaxation amid mounting parish problems.

While Emma grows to realize her ability to share her passion for quilting and her faith, the beginning quilters learn to transform scraps of fabric into beauty. And slowly, their fragmented lives begin to take new shape - some in unexpected ways - with the helping hands of each other and the healing hand of God.

Members Reviews:

unexpected unlikely charactures in a amish novel

i was delighted with the change of pace in an amish tale the chactures were real and quirky and the unexpected happens threw me for a loop loved it

amish

Would you listen to The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club again? Why?

I would listen to this book again. It was interesting how english and Amish mingled. Not sure how true this would necessarily be bu it is a novel.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

The characters seemed to be true to who they were portrayed to be for the most part.

Nice little story.

Quick read. Has seven stories going simultaneously. A couple of them are not realistic. Not one of my favorite books.

Heart warming

The plot caused you to be curious enough to keep returning with multiple plot lines. I was surprised at every corner.

Excellent story

Excellent story. I loved it and will go right into the next books in you series.

The narrator does a fantastic job. Her pronunciation is crisp and clear.

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Title: Borders of the Heart

Author: Chris Fabry

Narrator: Chris Fabry

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-01-12

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Every life has a turning point where one choice changes everything. Once that line is crossed, there's no going back. J.D. Jessup finds his line in the desert near Tucson, as far from his home as the moon. Hes traded his guitar and the songs in his head for the daily grind of an organic farm - a mind-numbing existence that dulls the pain of his memories. His boss has one rule: if J. D. sees an illegal, call Border Patrol. But when an early morning ride along the fence line leads him to Maria, a beautiful young woman near death, J. D.s heart pushes him toward another choice.

Longing to atone for the mistakes that drove him to the desert, J. D. hides her and unleashes a chain of deadly events he could never have imagined. Soon the two are running from a killer and struggling to stay alive. As the secrets that haunt him collide with Marias past, J. D. realizes that saving her may be the only way to save himself.

Part thrill ride, part love story, Borders of the Heart is a tender yet gripping odyssey of hope.

Members Reviews:

true to real heartfelt feelings; great ending

This is a book that satisfies the longing for life, justice, righteousness while it opens doors to the impossible.

Enjoyed the book love the author

author is great, story is good and reader is awesome. this is the second book of his o have read, loved them both.

Good Christian Fiction

This was s case where the narrator reading his own story worked. Fabry is very real and non-preachy. A timely story of drug cartels, border issues and the good people in the middle of it all.

awesome story!

Where does Borders of the Heart rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

at the top; this was a great story that keep me listening. Chris Fabry is a great author and I hope he writes fast, can't wait for the next story.

Have you listened to any of Chris Fabrys other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes, but this one is by far the best one ever.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was on the edge over and over with this book. Lots of action and not knowing what was going to happen next.

Any additional comments?

Loved this story. Well worth the time spent listening.

good read

it was a good read, some twists to plot kept me on my toes, I would recommend

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Title: After the Rains

Subtitle: Natalie Camfield, Book 1

Author: Deborah Raney

Narrator: Rebecca Cook

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-05-12

Publisher: Books in Motion

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Long ago, Natalie's mother faced an agonizing choice between the two people she loved most, and the difficult resolution to her predicament affects Natalie throughout her young life - fueling a season of teenage rebellion that results in tragedy. As a young woman, Natalie attempts to put her troubles behind her, ultimately finding solace in the arms of a man with close ties to the tragedy. Yet neither time nor love can liberate her from the past. Determined to confront her terrible guilt, Natalie embarks on a journey that will take her thousands of miles from home and straight into the life and heart of a man unlike any she has ever known. Confronted with a decision that echoes the one her mother faced so many years before, Natalie must confront the sins of her past before her heart will be free to find its home.

After the Rains is the sequel to Beneath a Southern Sky, continuing the story of Natalie Camfield as she grows into a young woman.

Members Reviews:

Good Lesson

I love the narrator's voice. Story was a hard lesson to learn and to remember.

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Title: Found

Subtitle: The Secrets of Crittenden County, Book 3

Author: Shelley Shepard Gray

Narrator: Bernadette Dunne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-04-12

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

A murder is solved and a quiet Amish community must deal with the repercussions. Amid the surprising revelations, can a newfound love survive?

As the search for Perry Borntrager's killer continues, Jacob Schrock feels like his world is about to crumble. Right before Perry went missing, he and Jacob got into a fistfight. Jacob never told anyone what happened that terrible night. He's good at keeping secrets - including his love for Deborah, Perry's sister. But when Deborah takes a job at his family's store and their friendship blossoms, Jacob senses everything is about to be revealed.

Deborah has been searching for a slice of happiness ever since her brother's body was discovered. When the police start questioning Jacob, Deborah can't believe that the one person she's finally allowed in could be the one responsible for her brother's death. Will she believe what everyone seems to think is the truth . . . or listen to her heart, and hope there is still one more person who is keeping secrets in Crittenden County?

Members Reviews:

Good Story But a Final Few Loose Threads

What did you love best about Found?

Gray's strength is holistic thinking, featuring the solid relationships of characters and how they help one another through the shock of this murder, and the consequences of the victim's actions and behavior when alive, all beautifully knit together.

I especially love the partnership model between the young men and women. It's a real pleasure to see people valuing love, caring, working even very difficult problems out to benefit both, balancing their individual needs against the context of Amish teachings, making up their own minds.

In this final episode, the characters are more fully fleshed out; you get to know and like them even more, even as the realization dawns that Perry Borntrager, the young man who descended into his own hell of drug abuse and selling, was not murdered by his outsider

drug suppliers; it had to have been someone local.

In an unusual intuition, I guessed who it must be, but not the right reason. Many members had been hurt, but they each had been forthright in facing how Perry had injured them, and were coming to terms with it, by reaching out to each other.

Nevertheless, the climax was complicated, very real, and interesting. My disappointment was that the actual crime of the murder was unclear. Was it actually an intentional taking of Perry's life, or a kind of negligence, or a related malefaction?

Because of this confusion the denouement was not as satisfying as it might be. Further, as a minor point, each of the main characters experiences a growth and fulfillment of purpose and partner, except Beth, who was one of my favorite characters, because she

freely admitted her faults (couldn't cook or clean very well), but had outstanding virtues

of loyalty and loving support. You felt it would happen eventually, but it would have been more delicious to have included her.

Really good book

I got this book as soon as I saw it was on Audible.com

This is a really good book , answered so many questions . Just couldn't put it down , had to know who killed Parry . It really gets you involved in the story . The killer wasn't who I thought it was , really surprised me big time . Who would have thought .

The people in the story felt like old friends I'd known for years .

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Title: Faithful to Laura

Subtitle: A Middlefield Family Novel, Book 2

Author: Kathleen Fuller

Narrator: Kirsten Potter

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-07-12

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Laura's Amish faith requires her to forgive, but she can only think of revenge. Laura Stutzman leaves her Kentucky community for Middlefield, Ohio, with one purpose: to find Mark King, the man who pledged his love to her, then left. She can't move on with her life until he explains why.

Sawyer Thompson wasn't born Amish, but has lived in their community for years. Now he must commit to the Amish church or return to the Yankee world. Having suffered loss at a young age, he understands Laura's anger, but is determined to follow God's will and forgive.

As their friendship grows, Laura begins to let her guard down. But new information surfaces about Sawyer's past and threatens the couple's building relationship. Both Laura and Sawyer will need to release the anger in their hearts and forgive the people who've harmed them. As Laura struggles to trust God, can Sawyer remain faithful to Laura?

Members Reviews:

Better than 1st one on all counts.

Any additional comments?

Reader was better, story was better. Glad I got this one and plan to get the third one in the series.

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Title: Lethal Legacy

Subtitle: Guardians of Justice, Book 3

Author: Irene Hannon

Narrator: Brian Hutchison

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-12

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 189 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

The police say her father's death was suicide. Kelly Warren says it was murder - and she has new evidence to prove it. Detective Cole Taylor doesn't put much credence in her claim, and nothing in his case review suggests foul play. But when he digs deeper and discovers startling information linking her to a long-buried secret, the danger escalates. Is history repeating itself? And who wants Kelly silenced?

Members Reviews:

Love her books!!

I just recently discovered Irene Hannon's books. I'm working my way through them all! This one definitely did not disappoint!

Many twists & turns

If you could sum up Lethal Legacy in three words, what would they be?

Entertaining, fast paced

What did you like best about this story?

The unexpected trusts and turns.

What didnt you like about Brian Hutchisons performance?

He does not put meaning to the words. He reads the words but doesn't seem to comprehend the story.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Murder, betrayal, the mafia and romance.

Loved the Story

The narration was not very good. The narrator did not do a very good job of making a distinctive tonal change in the voice for each character.

Hooked!

I had never read anything by this author before, but thought the summary sounded good. I was hooked from the first chapter! The plot had enough twists and turns in it to keep me guessing what would happen next. Although the male narrators voice was overall smooth, his dialog of female characters sometime sounded....well downright weird. However, it wasn't enough of a distraction to take away from the story. I would definitely recommend this clean romance/suspense book to anyone. If you like Dee Henderson, you need to try Irene Hannon!

Love some Irene Hannon stories

I do love some Irene Hannon stories and this one is right in line with her great work, but I haven't been a fan of her narrator .

Thank God for this new narrator Brian Hutchinson!

It was nice to have a male narrator, and even nicer to have one who could act. Thanks for changing narrators because I honestly couldn't do any more of your previous.

My only complaint in the stories is that missionary dating thing you got going on with the character. The idea that the character comes to know God through a desire to be in a relationship with someone who does know God is not cool. The other complaint is that your characters all have terrible eating habits and it kills me. Other than that, awesome crime and law enforcement insight!

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Title: Smitten

Author: Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter, Diann Hunt

Narrator: Pam Turlow

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-20-11

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Welcome to Smitten, Vermont. With the help of four friends, it's about to become the most romantic town in America. The proposed closing of the lumber mill comes as unwelcome news for the citizens of Smitten. How will the town survive without its main employer? A close-knit group of women think theyve got just the plan to save Smitten. Theyll capitalize on its name and turn it into a tourist destination for loverscomplete with sweet shops, a high-end spa, romantic music on the square, and cabins outfitted with fireplaces and hot tubs. But is this manly town ready for an influx of romantically-minded guests?

Country music sensation Sawyer Smitten, the towns hometown hero, wants to help by holding his own wedding there on Valentines Day. And little Mias lavender wreaths hang all over town as a reminder that faith can work miracles. Along the way, the four women spearheading the towns transformationenergetic Natalie, sophisticated Julia, graceful Shelby, and athletic Reeseget in the spirit by reviving their own love lives. Join best-selling inspirational romance authors (and real-life BFFs) Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, and Denise Hunter for an inspiring stay at the (soon-to-be) most romantic town on the eastern seaboard. One visit . . . and youll be smitten too.

Members Reviews:

A great smalltown story.

Where does Smitten rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This is a great book for women, taking charge and challenging a huge town problem. It had great romance and Christian relationships!

What did you like best about this story?

The way three friends supported each other and prayed to help them during lifes challenges!

Which character as performed by Pam Turlow was your favorite?

Loved them all.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When one of the friends had returned home to help her mother--after an accident. Then being pulled to go back to the big city.

Any additional comments?

Great-light-feel-good story!

cute story

A great story and a great narrator. you can't even tell there were different authors.

I already bought the next book, "Smitten book club".

Cute story, but predictable.

Overall, I enjoyed the book. It was feel good. A bit predictable, but enjoyable.

Reads Like a Hallmark Movie

The book has a lot to do with faith and love. I really like Kristin Billerbeck's other books. Also, I got it for a lighter read, and it did not disappoint in that area. However, the reader is too sickly sweet, and that hampered the book for me. (For example, there is a 12 year old who sounds like she's 4 or 5). I enjoyed the stories, but there was a bit too much repetition.

Essentially, you're getting 4 stories where a woman doesn't think she can be with a man because they're "just friends" and then all of the sudden, she has feelings for him. The thing is, these women are 30 not 13. By that age, you get over that idea and just talk to a man honestly. So, in that sense, the book did not ring true, and it was like hearing the same story 4 times.

I would have instead liked to hear just one story-- the third one in the book. It had a lot of potential-- a divorced father and a damaged woman, both now Christians after their mistakes and both looking for love and grace.

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Title: An Amish Christmas

Subtitle: December in Lancaster County

Author: Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Barbara Cameron, Kelly Long

Narrator: Christian Taylor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-28-11

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Celebrate Christmas with four Amish romances.

A Choice To Forgive by Beth Wiseman: After Daniel disappeared that long-ago Christmas Eve, Lydia built a life with his brother. But now shes a widow and Daniel has reappeared, asking for forgiveness. Can she go back to her normal life with her long-lost love as her neighbor?

A Miracle for Miriam by Kathleen Fuller: Seth is no longer the arrogant young man who shattered Miriams confidence and broke her heart. Will he be able to show plain Miriam that she is truly beautiful to him?

One Child by Barbara Cameron: The birth of one child forever changed the world two thousand years ago. On a snowy Christmas night in Lancaster County, another child changes the world for two very different couples.

Christmas Cradles by Kelly Long: When Anna Stolis takes over for her aunt, the local midwife, Christmas night heats up with multiple deliveries, three strangers quilts, and unexpected help from the handsome and brooding Asa Lapp.

Members Reviews:

Mixed Bag but Worth the Purchase

I listened to this book via a download from http://audible.com. My favorite novella was Kelly Long's Christmas Cradles. I also enjoyed Beth Wiseman's A Choice to Forgive. However the other two novellas were thin on characterization and story line and I was quite disappointed in the listen.

The narrator was mediocre at best and mispronounced many words. The ratings on audible.com are low (3's) because of the two novellas that were lacking and because of the poor narration. However, two of the stories were strong. Kelly Long's novella was definitely worth reading on its own. A strong character, an Amish midwife, Anna Stollis, falls for an equally strong handsome and capable young man, Asa Mast, as they go about delivering babies one stormy Christmas night. The hero and heroine are in their late twenties.

Kelly Marie Long is one of my new favorite authors. She really knows how to craft believable characters and her romances are the best around. Grab this book and curl up by the fire for a great read as Anna and Asa bring new life into the world while beginning their own lives together!

Enjoyed until the last book, it's lacking

If you could sum up An Amish Christmas in three words, what would they be?

good but not best

Would you be willing to try another book from the authors? Why or why not?

All the authors were good except the last one, after listening & reading really good writers of Amish literature you just expect more, realistic, true to life writings.

Have you listened to any of Christian Taylors other performances before? How does this one compare?

She was good, and this was my first listen of her I think.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Come live with the Amish

Any additional comments?

Gave it 4 stars because the first 3 books were really good in the collections, the last one was really lacking, had to trudge through it all the time thinking it would be better. The first one are defiantly worth listening to.

Cut the background music

Couldn't stand the background music at the last part of the books. It's too loud and very distracting.

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Title: The Healing

Subtitle: Kentucky Brothers, Book 2

Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter

Narrator: Jaimee Draper

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-11

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Romance, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Seek a fresh start with Amish widower Samuel Fisher as he journeys from Lancaster County to Bluegrass Country, hoping to find a balm for the grief hes carried with him. Will this single father, burdened by yesterdays memories, discover a new and perhaps better life in Kentucky, the land of tomorrow? Esther Beiler, who helps watch Samuels children, develops a crush on Samuel and a true affection for his kids. Can she win his heart, or has she already lost it to an English woman? How will God untangle star-crossed lovers when jealousies and misconceptions threaten to tear them apart?

Members Reviews:

Great story, terrible narrator

I liked the story, the narrator was terrible. I don't like her attempt at a fake southern accent.