The Amish Teacher's Gift

Description

Josiah Petersheim has lost his wife, and he's having difficulties communicating with his grieving deaf six-year-old son. He's grateful Nathan has Ada Rupp as his first-grade teacher. Impressed by her sweet nature, Josiah is stunned by Ada's ability to easily comfort his son. In fact, he finds himself charmed by everything about Ada. With teaching and caring for her young siblings, Ada rebuffs Josiah's advances, insisting she has no time for a relationship. But she is intrigued by his sweet nature and his love for his son. And when Josiah starts finding creative ways to spend time with her, Ada can't help but fall for the caring single dad.

Rachel J. Good grew up near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the setting for her Amish romances. A former teacher and librarian, she completed her MA from Vermont College while raising five children and is presently completing her thesis in the Hollins University MFA program. In addition to balancing freelance editing and illustrating careers, she teaches writing and creativity classes.

The Amish Teacher's Gift pulled me in from the first page and left me breathless The tension was palpable, the love story so touching. I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romance.--Cheryl Williford, author of The Amish Widow's Secret The Amish Teacher's Gift will tug at your heartstrings, move your spirit, and leave you smiling....This is one book you don't want to miss!--Amy Lillard, bestselling author A beautiful story of forgiveness and second chances. Rachel portrays the Amish community with compassion and care and has written an emotional novel filled with hope and faith. The Amish Teacher's Gift might have been the first book I've read by Rachel J. Good, but it won't be my last.--Shelley Shepard Gray, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Any lover of Amish romance will be captivated by The Amish Teacher's Gift, written by a woman who knows the Amish well. Charming Ada Rupp and her unusual students will tug at your heartstrings as they maneuver through their various challenges, and bless you with a satisfying ending.--Kate Lloyd, bestselling author Open up this book, and you'll smile and you'll cry and you'll cheer for characters who will stay in your heart long after you turn the last page.--Jo Ann Brown, national best-selling author of The Amish Suitor Sweet and satisfying. A well-crafted story of hope and heart.--Jennifer Beckstrand, author of A Courtship on Huckleberry Hill Talented Rachel Good doesn't disappoint with her endearing and heartwarming story. You won't want to miss this one.--Molly Jebber on The Amish Teacher's Gift 4 Stars! A beautiful and special story....I cannot recommend this story highly enough, and I look forward to the next novel in this series. Rachel J. Good is a talented and expressive author.--Harlequin Junkie, Recommended Read 4 Stars! There is romance and a little mystery with characters who only want the best for everyone they care for....It is refreshing to have special needs children as the focal point in the story line.--RT Book Reviews