Amish Turns of Time: Wonderful Lonesome (Series #01) (Hardcover)

from Harley0326

The book is about a struggling settlement in Colorado. Amish families have come there in hopes of a good life. But the harsh winter, howling winds and lack of rain has discouraged many families. Abbie and her family have strong beliefs and keep praying for a minister. Abbie knows with a minister ...

from Becky_L

Intriguing, compelling view of Amish... Wonderful Lonesome stands alone in a field full of Amish books. The emphasis, tone, and setting are all quite unique. A small group of Amish have settled on the Colorado plains, but natural disasters and lack of an organized church district start to pull "t...

from passionforbooks

A Different Amish Fiction Read! Don't Miss It! Wonderful Lonesome isn't the first book that I have read from this author. While I have enjoyed the books I have read, this is my favorite one so far. I want to explain why I loved it so much. The story isn't like any other Amish fiction books that I...

from wearylibrarian

I really disliked the lead female character. It's her way or no way. She keeps saying 'Gottes wille' but it is actually her will. The book didn't hold my interest, maybe because I disliked the lead character so much. I bought this book only because I already had book 2 and I wanted to read the se...

from alekee

Talk about hardships, these Amish settlers suffered the whole time they were in Colorado. From draughts to hail damaging their crop, they were left with nothing, and no new settlers or a Bishop to help form their church. Of course, the people are the church, but they had no leadership here, only ...