They need her help. She needs them… An Amish bachelor. A motherless child. Can she turn them into a real family? Schoolteacher Patience Flaud longs for a family of her own–but knows it can never happen. At least she can help Amish bachelor Thomas Wiebe with his small Englisher daughter. As she settles the child into Amish life, Patience begins falling for the bewildered new father and his … bewildered new father and his heartbroken little girl. But is love enough to make them a permanent family?
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Book Review
The Nanny’s Amish Family, written by Patricia Johns
I liked this book a lot, and I usually pass by anything published by Harlequin, but this one
had an Amish woman on the cover, so I decided to take a chance.
It is a superbly written story about an Amish schoolteacher, Patience, and Thomas, an Amish bachelor who
was given custody of his Englischer daughter, after the death of the child’s mother. The little girl’s
name is Rue, and she’s an interesting child. Patricia Johns has a skillful way with words, and with creating
convincing personalities in each person. Thomas feels responsible for his newly-acquired daughter, and takes
the role of daet very seriously, and prayerfully. Patience helps out a lot with the child, and helps Rue to adjust
to her new surroundings, making the transition from Englisch to Amish easier for her.
The characters in this story were solidly believable as Christians would be in real life, and
the thoughts and prayers they sent up to God were familiar, and well expressed.
This is a clean Christian Amish fiction book, and I heartily recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading
good Amish fiction with a bit of romance, and a lot of family values.
Romans 10:8-13; John 3:16-21
This is the 2nd book I read by Patricia Johns. I loved the book’s storyline. I loved the Christian theme in this story. I loved Patience’s character. I loved Thomas’s character. I loved Rue. My heart broke for Rue. I loved the ending. Awesome job. Ms. Johns.
The Nanny’s Amish Family by Patricia Jones is a Christian fiction Amish romance.
The book cover is so attractive.
I am so glad to read another Amish tale from my new favourite author, Patricia Johns.
Such a sweet novel. I love Rue so much. I fell in love with her personality and her sweet kind heart. I share her love for that ratty rooster. I have a little chick like that. I already told my family not to ever kill that brownish red little chick. So I totally understand her love for the rooster, Toby.
Patience and Thomas are two awesome characters. I really felt for them. I got emotional at a chapter over their love declarations.
I read this novel in one sitting. This is a book I would love to read over and again. I wish I can rate this book 50 stars. Such a beautiful story with touches of reality in it. I could empathize on a human level with the book characters.
Patricia Johns,you have won a place in my book heart for writing sweet,cozy,and emotional stories.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are mine.
Patricia Johns does it again. As soon as I started reading her new book I felt at home, like I knew the characters already. I especially loved the way Rue loved Toby the rooster “he’s family daddy and we don’t eat family”. This book will make you fall in love with love again, I hated to finish it!
I give this book 10 stars!!
This is an absolutely heartwarming, beautiful book. I love Amish fiction because the simple ways and plain appearance of the people are a stark contrast to the profound depth of their faith and of their love, and this story was no exception.
Examining what is truly important in a family and reinforcing the belief that God’s plan is a perfect one, Johns has crafted a sweet and sincere tale of forgiveness, acceptance, and love. This is an easy (but emotional!) read that will appeal to fans of Amish fiction, obviously, but also to any reader who loves sweet romance or befuddled single dads (as well as any reader who has spent time around children, or has ever thought that maybe– just maybe– a mean rooster just needed a hug. And here I thought I was the only one who ever believed that as a child!!)
This is a book that will tug on your heartstrings. It is full of emotions and will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. I feel in love with little Rue, she is such a sweet little girl. I highly recommend this book. It was an outstanding read that I read in one setting. Loved it! I received an ARC copy and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Living a plain life isn’t simple
This story tugged at my heartstrings from the very first page. One Amish man who regrets his past, one woman who doesn’t think a family is in her future and an Englisher girl who’d lost her mom. Three very different people, all struggling with their own insecurities and what life throws at them.
The Nanny’s Amish Family is a well written story full of faith, love and hope. And I couldn’t put it down.
The characters are lovable. The have their flaws but they learn and grow and own up to their mistakes. Besides, there are no such things as mistakes, only valuable lessons and happy accidents.
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Disclaimer: I’m leaving a voluntary review and this is my honest opinion. I’m in no way, shape or form coerced, influenced, or paid to leave this review.
I’m not related nor friends with this author and I do not have a personal interest in this book.
I signed up to receive an ARC.