On the same day Gail Schroder’s faced with losing her Amish family ranch, her old crush Levi Wyse shows up on her doorstep. He doesn’t know that when he left ten years ago he'd taken Gail’s heart with him. Now Levi’s her only hope of keeping a roof over her head. But can this cowboy teach Gail the ropes in time to save her home?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Pamela Desmond Wright grew up in a small, dusty Texas town. Like the Amish, Pamela is a fan of the simple life. Her childhood includes memories of the olden days; old-fashioned oil lamps, cooking over an authentic wood-burning stove and making popcorn over a crackling fire at her grandparent’s cabin. She also loves needlepoint and has dozens of projects to work on! Someday, she hopes to move into van life, living on the road as a traveling writer.
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TOUR GIVEAWAY
Grand Prize: (1) winner will receive a Kindle eReader
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My Thoughts
The Cowboy’s Amish Haven by Pamela Desmond Wright is a charming and unique Amish novel. I thought the story was well-written with
likeable characters. I enjoyed the
lovely descriptions of Texas. The author
brought the vistas alive with her word imagery.
The story moved along at a gentle pace that suited the book. I liked that this was different from other
Amish stories. I thought the storylines
were realistic. Grief, stolen money,
debt, and the struggle of running a ranch are explored. I liked that Levi Wyse was a rodeo rider who
traveled around the country from one rodeo to the next. Levi pulls his trailer along that is the home
to him and his adorable five years son, Seth.
I just loved Seth. He added
lightness and humor to the story as well as that “ahhh” factor. We get to see the realities of ranching (branding
the calves, the struggle with the weather) and of being a rodeo rider. I thought the author captured it very
well. The faith element was nicely
done. It hit just the right mark for
me. There is tension in the story that
will have you eager to see how things turn out for Gail, Levi, Seth, and the
Schroder sisters. I appreciated the
epilogue which nicely wrapped up this book.
I hope we get a book for each of Gail’s sisters. I would like to see how their stories play
out. This
was the first book that I have read by Pamela Desmond Wright and I look forward
to reading more of her stories. The Cowboy’s Amish Haven
is a unique Amish tale with bucking broncos, filched funds, wild weather, a
precious puppy, rough realities, a sweet son, and a rare romance.
Excerpt
Pulling back her shoulders and leveling her chin,
Gail walked down the steps. Gravel crunched under her heels as she marched
toward a white fence with a wrought iron gate that kept people from entering
the property. Ezra Weaver dutifully followed.
Pasting a polite smile on her face, Gail peered
through the bars. "Guder mariye,"
she said, out of habit using the language she'd been raised to speak.
The driver slid out of his truck. Tall and blond,
he was dressed in jeans, boots and a plaid checkered work shirt with the
sleeves rolled to the elbows. He looked like any cowboy roaming the open
plains.
"Guder mariye,"
he
returned, tipping the wide brim of his straw hat.
Her brows rose. His pronunciation was decent
enough. "Can I help you?" she asked, switching to English.
The visitor shifted to get a better view through
the gate. His gaze widened, as did his grin. "Gail? You sure grew up."
The fine hairs on the back of her neck rose. "Do
I know you?"
The man took off his hat, giving her a better view
of his face. A blond layer of stubble roughened his skin. "Well, I hope
so."
Gail searched for recognition. His eyes were his most
arresting feature. Irises the shade of an icy arctic lake sparkled. Wry
amusement slanted his mouth.
Noticing her lag, he took a step closer. "It’s
Levi," he prodded. "Levi Wyse."
Blood drained from her face. No. It couldn’t be.
This man didn't look like the boy she remembered. A thin scar marred his right
cheek, and the slightly crooked set of his nose indicated a break or two
throughout his life. His skin was deeply tanned, and small lines etched the
outer corners of his eyes. A few character lines touched his mouth and chin.
His voice, too, was deep, but mellow.
An image she'd put away long ago flashed across
her mind’s screen. When she'd last laid eyes on Levi, he'd had a huskier build
and still wore his hair in the bowl cut favored by most Amish men. Now he had
the lean and hard frame of a working man, and his hair was cut in the sleek
combed-back style favored by most Texas cowboys. He'd replaced the clothes he'd
once worn as one of the Plain folks with Western-style wear. Shedding his past,
he'd gone English.
She blinked, quizzical. "Levi?" Saying
his name felt odd. "Is that really you?"
He bobbed his head. "Gail? You look as pretty
as I remember."
"It has been ten years," she said,
brushing off his compliment. "People change."
He dropped his gaze. "I know I left without
saying anything. I should have stayed in touch."
Launching a frown, Gail folded her arms. "That’s
a poor way to say you’re sorry."
He toyed with the hat in his hand. "I guess I
owe you all an apology."
She offered a tight nod. "You do."
When Levi ran away, she was on the cusp of
fourteen. His departure had crushed her. He didn't know it, but he'd taken her
heart with him.
Now he was back.
What did he want?
The Cowboy's Amish Haven is available from Amazon*. You can follow Pamela Desmond Wright on Amazon to receive email updates when she releases a new book. Do not forget to enter the giveaway and leave a comment for an extra entry. Good Luck! Thank you for joining me today. I will be back on Monday with Pride, Prejudice, and Peril by Kate Oliver. It is the first book in A Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery series. How is everyone doing with the holiday decorating? I have started on the inside. I am glad that I do not have to put lights on the tree. Of course, I still need to shape it before I can start putting on the ornament. I keep hoping elves will come at night and complete some of the work for me. I hope you day is a joyful one and your weekend is restful. Take care, be kind, and Happy Reading!
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