War correspondent Jennie King thinks she’s just a temporary guest in her grandmother’s Amish community while she recuperates from the devastating injuries sustained in a car bomb attack that changed her world. But when she meets Matthew Bontrager, the man
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Barbara Cameron is the author of 21 fiction and nonfiction books, three nationally televised movies (HBO-Cinemax), and the winner of the first Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award. When a relative took her to visit the Amish community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she felt led to write about the spiritual values and simple joys she witnessed there. She currently resides in Edgewater, FL. Find out more about Barbara at www.barbaracameron.com, www.amishhearts.com and www.amishliving.com.
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78 of 78 people found the following review helpful
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Jenny is an Englisher who goes to her grandmother's house in Lancaster, PA to recuperate after several surgeries from a car bombing. She is having problems dealing with her scars and people taking care of her. She is reunited with a summer love, Matthew, who is lives next door and is a widower with three kids. As her memory returns, she pieces together the summer as a teenager when she spent it there with him.
She falls in love with Matthew and his family. His youngest daughter, Annie, is absolutely adorable. Jenny falls in love with her, and the others, instantly as she can relate to them losing their mother. They develop a wonderful relationship that touches her heart in a very special way.
I fell in love with this story because it is not like any other Amish story that I have read. I love the unusual "twist" that Barbara Cameron incorporated into this book. Barbara's writing style is wonderful and all the characters become alive within the book.
I am very anxious to read the second book in this series, A Time to Heal, which is scheduled to be released in March 2011. There was a bonus chapter from the second book at the end of this one but I must admit, I did not read it. I enjoyed the book so much that I know that it would leave me wanting more right away!
She falls in love with Matthew and his family. His youngest daughter, Annie, is absolutely adorable. Jenny falls in love with her, and the others, instantly as she can relate to them losing their mother. They develop a wonderful relationship that touches her heart in a very special way.
I fell in love with this story because it is not like any other Amish story that I have read. I love the unusual "twist" that Barbara Cameron incorporated into this book. Barbara's writing style is wonderful and all the characters become alive within the book.
I am very anxious to read the second book in this series, A Time to Heal, which is scheduled to be released in March 2011. There was a bonus chapter from the second book at the end of this one but I must admit, I did not read it. I enjoyed the book so much that I know that it would leave me wanting more right away!
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Jennie King has been injured while on an assignment in a foreign country. A car bomb exploded, and she suffered from devastating injuries that may even leave her without her job as a war correspondent for a news station. Sent to her Amish grandmother's house to recover, Jennie struggles with even the most basic of tasks, such as walking, talking, or eating.
Matthew Bontrager used to be Jennie's friend when they were younger, even though she was Englisch and he Amish. But over the years, he married and has three children. When his wife dies, Matthew is crushed, but doesn't hole up in his grief. He has to keep going.
When Jennie renews her acquaintance with Matthew, she wonders if God has a different plan for her life. But ... with him Amish and she Englisch, what will it take to bridge the gap?
A TIME TO LOVE is the first full length Amish book I've read by Ms. Cameron, though I have read two of her novellas in Amish books published by Thomas Nelson.
Jennie is struggling to find her place as she heals from her injuries, and even scared about going out into public with the scars on her face. She also suffers from nightmares caused by her experience. Matthew is a sweet, kind hero who goes above and beyond in trying to help Jennie out.
The story is written well, but the characters fall a bit flat to me. I think she does better on her shorter stories than with this one, but it is still a good read. If you love Amish fiction then A TIME TO LOVE would be a good one to consider. Discussion questions, a preview of Ms. Cameron's second Amish book, and a glossary are included at the end of the book. Also included is a yummy Amish recipes are included at the end of the book.
Matthew Bontrager used to be Jennie's friend when they were younger, even though she was Englisch and he Amish. But over the years, he married and has three children. When his wife dies, Matthew is crushed, but doesn't hole up in his grief. He has to keep going.
When Jennie renews her acquaintance with Matthew, she wonders if God has a different plan for her life. But ... with him Amish and she Englisch, what will it take to bridge the gap?
A TIME TO LOVE is the first full length Amish book I've read by Ms. Cameron, though I have read two of her novellas in Amish books published by Thomas Nelson.
Jennie is struggling to find her place as she heals from her injuries, and even scared about going out into public with the scars on her face. She also suffers from nightmares caused by her experience. Matthew is a sweet, kind hero who goes above and beyond in trying to help Jennie out.
The story is written well, but the characters fall a bit flat to me. I think she does better on her shorter stories than with this one, but it is still a good read. If you love Amish fiction then A TIME TO LOVE would be a good one to consider. Discussion questions, a preview of Ms. Cameron's second Amish book, and a glossary are included at the end of the book. Also included is a yummy Amish recipes are included at the end of the book.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I liked this one! There are already several reviews with details, just wanted to add that this one is a winner - you won't be disappointed.
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Loved it!!
A very relaxing book to read.........perfect summer reading without all the blood, sex, and gore found in other romance novels.
Published 3 days ago by Pat StPierre
Great Book
I purchased all three of the books in the series because of some of the reviews I read on these books. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Kmjoyner
Fell in love with the memorable characters
What a beautiful story of opposites attract and how true love holds no bounds. I loved the realistic characters and plots of this book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Erica215
Excellent Book! Christian Values throughout!
I really enjoyed reading "A Time To Love", it has good values throughout this enjoyable story. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good Christian Romance.
Published 1 month ago by Cathy Mihalko
Nice series, enjoyable easy reading
There are three books in this series. In this book we are introduced to Chris, a friend Jenny made will at the VA hospital in book one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marsha
great book!!!
This was my first time ever reading one of her novels and it was one I picked up for free. I also managed to get the third in the series for free as it also caught my attention. Read more
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A New Kind of Romance Novel
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Published 2 months ago by Marilyn Kuchma
A Time to Love
I enjoyed reading this book, although it was a predictable read. The author created characters that, for the most part, endeared themselves to me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by LSuePro
Would be more interesting as a short story
There were a lot of weak points to this book. But I think the reason behind that was because the story itself was drawn out way to long. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Review Gal
Good book
Very enjoyable, feel good book. I had never read anything from this author but will definitely look for others. It was a bit predictable, but that was okay.
Published 4 months ago by K. L. Christensen
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