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Plain Promise A Daughters of Promise Novel
By Beth Wiseman
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On 1/19 Kyla Matton wrote: Plain Promise is the story of Englischer Kade Saunders who, seeking to get over a relationship gone sour, rents a cottage on an Amish farm so he can get away from the complexities of his life for a while. That is, until his ex-wife arrives unannounced and saddles him with a young autistic son he barely ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman: Book Review
On 1/12 Lee Fink wrote: Taking part in Thomas Nelson Book Review, I was able to read the book "Plain Promise" by Beth Wiseman.This book felt like more of a fluff novel than anything.It is a basic love story, except it is centered around an Amish town and main character. Love stories that are unique and fresh can be very exciting. ... Plain Promise - Book Review (Comment Previous Post, More Important)
On 12/28 NANCY MARSH wrote: Plain Promise is the third book in the Daughters of Promise series by Beth Wiseman. This book is about Sadie, a young, lonely, Amish widow who makes her living running a store and sometimes renting out a cottage. She ends up renting the cottage to a wealthy Englischer named Kade. While living ... Book Review- Plain Promise
On 12/27 Becky Jones wrote: Earlier this week, I finished this Thomas Nelson novel (I’m a book-review blogger for them — see the blue widget at right). It’s about young Amish widow Sadie Fisher and her struggles to patiently wait on God to mend her loneliness. The Amish, pragmatic people that they are, are ... Forbidden Love in Lancaster County: Beth Wiseman’s “Plain Promise”
On 11/13 Jennifer Steed wrote: Plain Promise, by Beth Wiseman, is the third in a series called Daughters of the Promise. This is a lovely book about an Amish woman, Sadie, whose husband has passed away. Her life is turned upside down when a wealthy Englischer named Kade, rents a cottage on her property. Sadie is inexplicably drawn to him ... Book Review - Plain Promise
On 11/10 Deborah Khuanghlawn wrote: One would think that after a while all Amish stories start to blend together. While that may be the case, the trick is to write a good and unique story to make it stand apart. I think that's what Beth Wiseman has done with her books, because so far I've really enjoyed all of them. Sadie is unique because ... Enjoyable Plain Fiction
On 10/23 Sarah Mourreale wrote: Plain Promise is a quick and fun read. Beth Wiseman draws the reader in with the quiet and peaceful setting of the Amish community. Yet, not all is peaceful within the hearts of the people. A young widow, Sadie, rents out her extra cottage to a new tenant, only to find out he is a famous, wealthy ... Enjoyable Read
On 10/22 Susan Vinson wrote: Sadie Fisher lives alone following the accidental death of her young husband. She longs for the joy of having a family of her own. Things seem promising as she corresponds with Milo, an Amish farmer living in Texas whom she has never met face-to-face, yet she wonders if he is truly the one God intends ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 10/16 Christine Jensen wrote: Sadie Fisher lives a simple live in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. An Amish widow, she supports herself by selling handmade goods in a small shop and occasionally renting out a small cottage on her property. She seems to have found another chance for love and companionship through letters with a good ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman REVIEW
On 10/13 Heidi Miller wrote: This week I had the opportunity to review Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman. This is book is a part of the Daughters of the Promise Novel series.Sadie Fisher is a widow living in Lancaster County, but is faced with many challenges. Her wish is that someone will rent her cottage, but when a bishop moves ... Review: Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 10/13 ABI BUENING wrote: Will, young widow, Sadie Fisher, truly be able to know God's will for her life? Should she remain without a husband and family? What is it she should do? Then there is Kade Saunders, an Englischer, that comes to stay in her guest cottage. What is it about him that her so uncomfortable? The bishop ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 10/12 Tracey Brewer wrote: Most of my time spent reading these days is a few pages of a magazine in a spare moment or a non-fiction book that I am perusing in hopes of learning something that will improve an area of my life. However, when I just want to relax and soak up a good story, there's nothing like a well-written Christian ... Book Review: Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 10/6 Laura Bilbrey wrote: I am still blogging for Thomas Nelson Publishers and receiving each of these books I am reading for free! Its awesome! You should totally check out http://brb.thomasnelson.com/ if you are interested in participating.So book #4! Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman is about a young Amish widow named Sadie ... Book Review #4 Plain Promises by Beth Wiseman
On 10/5 Tina Brown wrote: Plain Promise, written by Beth Wiseman, is about a young Amish widow, Sadie Fisher, who is ready to marry again. She has been writing letters and having weekly phone conversations for two years to Milo, an Amish man from a different state. She has never met Milo, but was sure she'd be his wife. That ... Plain Promise Review
On 9/29 Joline Urban wrote: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman I just finished reading Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman. Set in Paradise, PA this is an excellent story of a young Amish widow, Sadie who takes in a non-Amish boarder. Kade is a wealthy man who is trying to escape his life. He finds peace in the ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/28 Molly Edwards wrote: Another wunderbaar Daughters of the Promise novel by Beth Wiseman! Truly an inspiring read!This story brings us right back to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and into the lives of Amish widow Sadie Fisher and Englischer Kade Saunders.Sadie leads a very simple widow's life, selling Amish made goods to ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/27 Sandra Stiles wrote: I enjoyed this book. It was after I read it that I realized it was the third book in a series. I will definitely have to get the first two and read them. Sadie belongs to the old order Amish. She is a widow and has been writing to Milo, an Amish man in Texas. She waits for his phone call each Tuesday. ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/26 Jill Childs wrote: Kade Saunders is taking a haitus from his busy, wealthy lifestyle, and finds himself wanting to know more about the beautiful, peaceful, and yet emotionally guarded amish woman (Sadie Fisher) who is renting the cabin out to him. Although she tries to guard herself from closeness with him, she finds herself ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/23 Janalyn Voigt wrote: Kade Saunders has everything money can buy but nothing it can't. Separated from his wife and alienated from his son, overscheduled and overwhelmed, Kade ditches cable television, Gruyere cheese and cell phone messages in search of peace. He finds what he's looking for in the quiet ways of his Amish ... Whistlestop Wednesday: Plain Promise (Thomas Nelson)
On 9/22 Stephanie P wrote: I'm always so disappointed when a book doesn't meet with my expectations; when a publisher's recap makes the book sound interesting to me...but the actual story has so many more facets that it's just not what I would normally read. By the end of chapter 4, I was already wondering what kind of a review ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/22 Alicia Downs wrote: This is the first Amish book that I have read. I wasn't sure that I'd like it that much, but it had me completely sucked in within the first 3 paragraphs! The story gives enough details that you can feel what the characters are feeling and see what is around them, but not so much detail that you forget ... Captivating!
On 9/21 Dawn Ewing wrote: Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman Reviewed by Dawn Ewing What in the world is she going to do now? How did it come to this? Her husband is dead and she’s forced to make a living for herself. The Amish community can only support her for so long. She’s given permission to rent her guest cottage – but ... Plain Wonderful
On 9/21 Christina Banks wrote: "She recalled the phone call from Mr. Saunders's personal assistant. The woman requested the one-bedroom cottage January through March for Mr. Saunders, but only after insisting that his privacy be respected during his stay. Sadie had hesitated. Her previous renters had been couples and families. How ... Book Review: Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/20 Kelly Hager wrote: It's predictable, but I don't mean that in a bad way. This is an incredibly comforting book and I want to read her others. This is the latest in a series of novels, but you'll be able to follow it even if you haven't read the others. It's sweet and romantic. Recommended. Sadie is Amish. Her ... Sweet, Compelling Read
On 9/20 Carrie Hicks wrote: Plain Promise by Beth WisemanA Daughters of the Promise NovelThe story is based on the intriguing connection between two people from two completely different worlds; one rich and famous and the other from an Amish community. The attraction between the two is unexpected and magnetic but because of the ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/17 Carol Benedict wrote: Sadie and Kade come from two different backgrounds. She's an Amish widow living in a farmhouse with no electricity, and he's a rich business executive from Los Angeles. When Kade rents a cottage from Sadie, the course of both their lives changes forever. Kade's autistic son, Tyler, causes him to re-evaluate ... Loved this Book
On 9/17 Nicole Corder wrote: Recently, I saw where one of my friends was reviewing books sent to her (for free!) and in return, she just had to write a couple reviews. I decided I would love to do it as well. This is my first review, on the book Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman.Set in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Plain Promise is ... Book Review: Plain Promise
On 9/17 Jolene Arrant wrote: Sadie Fisher is a young, attractive, Amish woman who loves many things: her God, her home, her friends, and her way of life. Still, she struggles with loneliness and her desire to have a family. When faced with the choice of marrying a good, Amish man, or giving up her hope of marriage because of the ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/17 Analisa Fulwood wrote: Plain Promise is a story of a young Amish widow named Sadie who is trying to rebuild her life after the sudden death of her husband. She has a suitor she has yet to meet face to face. They court each other through letters and Sadie hopes to marry him one day. She spends her days working her small farm ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/17 Ladette Kerr wrote: Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman is a story of grief, confusion, hope, restoration and contentment set in the middle of Amish Country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Sadie Fisher is a young Amish widow who after 4 yrs is still grieving her dead husband… she’s grieving the life they would have had and the ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/16 Michelle Vasquez wrote: I am a fan of Beth Wiseman's writing and Plain Promise is wonderful!Sadie Fisher is a young widow living in a wonderful Amish community where the community is so loyal to take care of her. Her friends help her at her shop where she sells handmade Amish goods to tourists. They bring her fresh meat and ... Book Review for Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/16 Cindy Loven wrote: Sadie Fisher is tired. Tired of being alone, tired of having to take care of her farm alone. A young widow for four years, Sadie is lonely, wanting to be loved, and to give love to a husband and a family. After two years of writing letters and phone calls with Milo, an Amish man from Texas, Sadie ... Plain Promise Review
On 9/15 Janae DeWeese wrote: I'm a fan of Christian Fiction, specifically historical and/ or romance. I love how fast and easy it is to read. Plus, I can get lost in a book for hours at a time. Plain Promise is similar to other Christian fiction about Amish life. The plot is basic and easy to figure out: awkward or sad circumstances ... Plain Promise - Book Review
On 9/14 Sarah Katie wrote: I don’t consider myself a big reader of Amish Fiction. I’ve read some good ones and some that were just okay. It’s not my favorite genre. But some of the best of this genre are Beth Wiseman’s Daughters of the Promise series. Beth Wiseman writes the some of the “quirkiest” Amish stories I have read ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/13 Brittanie Terrell wrote: Paperback: 352 pagesPublisher: Thomas Nelson (Available now)ISBN-13: 978-1595547200Plain Promise is book three in the Daughters of Promise series by Beth Wiseman. They are set in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania, Amish Country. I have enjoyed reading all of them so far. You can read it separate but I recommend ... Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
On 9/13 Ruth Curcuru wrote: I enjoyed Beth Wiseman's Plain Perfect last year so when the Thomas Nelson book review program offered her new book Plain Promise (A Daughters of the Promise Novel) I was happy to request a copy.Plain Promise is the story of Sadie Fisher, a young Amish widow who rents out her guest house to a single ... Plain Promise: My Review
On 9/12 Tori Lindberg wrote: Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman is the story of Sadie Fisher, an Amish widow who rents out her guest cottage to visitors and runs a small shop with other Amish women. During the cold winter, millionaire Kade Sanders decides to rent the cottage for three months. Unaware of Amish traditions he often puts ... Plain Promise (Yet Another Amish Love Story)
On 9/11 LaShonda Benford wrote: Kade Saunders is just looking for a quite place to rest and regroup when he decides to rent a cottage in the heart of an Amish village in Lancaster County from Sadie Fisher. His life further changes when he is surprised with custody of his son. Having lost touch and faith in God many years ago he finds ... Plain Promise