“The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma” focuses on new locations, lifestyles, and loves. Willis struggles to support his three younger siblings, as well as maintaining his blacksmith business. Eva excitedly begins her job as a new teacher in an Amish school. These neighbors support each other with friendship and hope, as their relationship rapidly moves towards romance. However, Willis hides his learning disability from Eva, which almost ends their new love before it begins. Throw in disapproving elders, adorable kids, a very smart dog, and a loving community, and you have the makings of a finely tuned romance novel set in an Amish community in Maine.

The characters were described well, with just enough detail, allowing readers to form their own mental pictures of the individuals. The plot moves along quickly to maintain reader interest and engagement with the story line. Readers who enjoy a clean story without violence or strong language will find this to be an entrancingly sweet novel.

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This is a sweet book to get lost in. I loved that this young woman is finally able to have a life of her own, now at 30 she has changed states, moving from Ohio to Maine, and going to earn a living, becoming a teacher.
The author also gives us a man whose parents have passed away and has taken on the responsibility of his younger siblings, all the while holding on to a secret that has kept him single and afraid.
Now, things are about to change even before they start, and you wonder about how much power a brother has over his sister.
When this book was finished, and I wanted more pages, I could see this story continuing seemed like there was more, especially since there are some new people in the community?

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The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma by Patricia Davids is a delightful story. I was hooked from the very beginning and did not want to put it down. Eva Coblentz cared for her grandparents until they passed away. She saw the ad looking for an Amish teacher for the newly constructed New Covenant Amish school. Eva feels fortunate that the position comes with housing and a place for her to store her vast collection of books. Willis Gingrich, the town’s blacksmith, has his business and house across from the school and he is now responsible for his three younger step-siblings. They are a handful, and Willis wonders if he is doing what is best for the children. Eva wants to assist the Gingrich’s become a family and a help the children deal with the loss of their parents. As time passes, Eva finds herself falling for Willis. Willis feels the same way, but he has a secret that makes him feel he is unworthy of Eva. Then Eva receives a letter from her older brother, Gene telling her to return home. Gene’s mother-in-law had a stroke and needs someone to take care of her. Eva does not want to give up the new life she has built in New Covenant. Will Eva stay or will she return to her old life? There are some great characters in The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma. Eva is thirty years old and getting to have her own life for the first time. She moved from Arthur, Illinois take the position in Maine. Eva has never taught before, but she loves to read which she wants to pass along to her students. She has lived with her older brother, Gene since she was fifteen. She took care of Gene’s household because his wife was busy with their children and Eva nursed their grandparents until they passed. Eva is a kind, compassionate woman who is looking forward to her new life. Willis Gingrich is a blacksmith who can make beautiful items with iron. His father and stepmother passed away leaving Willis to care for his three siblings (two boys and a girl). Willis is the strong, silent type who is does not like to ask for help. The three children are a handful (Harley, Otto and Maddie). Maddie was my favorite. She has an imaginary friend, Bubble who gets her into all types of situations. I laughed often while reading The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma. Maddie is a precocious child who will keep Willis and Eva on their toes. Danny, Eva’s younger brother, comes to visit. I like Danny and I hope he gets his own book (I like where his story was heading). I did not think it was fair of Gene to expect Eva to give up her new job and home to return to a life of drudgery. There were some important themes in the story which included the importance of prayer, pride can be your downfall, and the importance of learning to read. The author provided good information on dyslexia. It is a shame that students who struggle are picked on and criticized by students, teachers and parents. I liked the community of New Covenant where people came together to help those in need (Amish and English). The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma was an engaging story that ended much too soon for me. The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma is an appealing Amish tale with an inventive imaginary friend, a clever canine, a new school, a caring community, and a difficult decision. ( )

The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma by Patricia Davids is a delightful story. I was hooked from the very beginning and did not want to put it down. Eva Coblentz cared for her grandparents until they passed away. She saw the ad looking for an Amish teacher for the newly constructed New Covenant Amish school. Eva feels fortunate that the position comes with housing and a place for her to store her vast collection of books. Willis Gingrich, the town’s blacksmith, has his business and house across from the school and he is now responsible for his three younger step-siblings. They are a handful, and Willis wonders if he is doing what is best for the children. Eva wants to assist the Gingrich’s become a family and a help the children deal with the loss of their parents. As time passes, Eva finds herself falling for Willis. Willis feels the same way, but he has a secret that makes him feel he is unworthy of Eva. Then Eva receives a letter from her older brother, Gene telling her to return home. Gene’s mother-in-law had a stroke and needs someone to take care of her. Eva does not want to give up the new life she has built in New Covenant. Will Eva stay or will she return to her old life? There are some great characters in The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma. Eva is thirty years old and getting to have her own life for the first time. She moved from Arthur, Illinois take the position in Maine. Eva has never taught before, but she loves to read which she wants to pass along to her students. She has lived with her older brother, Gene since she was fifteen. She took care of Gene’s household because his wife was busy with their children and Eva nursed their grandparents until they passed. Eva is a kind, compassionate woman who is looking forward to her new life. Willis Gingrich is a blacksmith who can make beautiful items with iron. His father and stepmother passed away leaving Willis to care for his three siblings (two boys and a girl). Willis is the strong, silent type who is does not like to ask for help. The three children are a handful (Harley, Otto and Maddie). Maddie was my favorite. She has an imaginary friend, Bubble who gets her into all types of situations. I laughed often while reading The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma. Maddie is a precocious child who will keep Willis and Eva on their toes. Danny, Eva’s younger brother, comes to visit. I like Danny and I hope he gets his own book (I like where his story was heading). I did not think it was fair of Gene to expect Eva to give up her new job and home to return to a life of drudgery. There were some important themes in the story which included the importance of prayer, pride can be your downfall, and the importance of learning to read. The author provided good information on dyslexia. It is a shame that students who struggle are picked on and criticized by students, teachers and parents. I liked the community of New Covenant where people came together to help those in need (Amish and English). The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma was an engaging story that ended much too soon for me. The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma is an appealing Amish tale with an inventive imaginary friend, a clever canine, a new school, a caring community, and a difficult decision. ( )

Exactly the type of book I need when I want to snuggle up to something gentle with a HEA that doesn't involve bodily functions. (Sorry, but that needed to be said IMO)

I love this author because she doesn't over-preach yet she certainly gets her point across. This makes me respect her a lot since I am not a religious person, yet I love her stories and I find them informative, sweet and always teaches me something.

This particular story deals with two people who are made for each other, yet have promised themselves never to marry one because they have a deep secret and the other...well no secrets just a yearning. We have a "meet cute-ish beginning, a scare, and a deep secret -so this book touches on all that makes a romance.

Well worth the few hours it will take you to read and may even become a keeper on your re-read shelf.

*ARC supplied by the publisher. ( )