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Patchwork Dreams (The Amish of Seymour)[Kindle Edition]

Laura Hilton (Author)
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Publication Date: August 25, 2010
Teen mother Becky Troyer struggles for acceptance in her Amish community. When a handsome young man named Jakob comes to help out for the summer, a friendship that blossoms slowly soon turns to love.

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About the Author

Laura Hilton graduated with a business degree from Ozarka Technical College in Melbourne, Arkansas. A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, she is a professional book reviewer for the Christian market, with more than a thousand reviews published on the Web. Prior to Patchwork Dreams and A Harvest of Hearts, books one and two in her Amish of Seymour series with Whitaker House, she published two novels with Treble Heart Books, Hot Chocolate and Shadows of the Past, as well as several devotionals. Laura and her husband, Steve, have five children, whom Laura homeschools. The family makes their home in Arkansas. To learn more about Laura, read her reviews, and find out about her upcoming releases, readers may visit her blog at http://lighthouse–academy.blogspot.com/.

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    16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
    4.0 out of 5 stars Phew! April 5, 2011
    By Colleen Moody
    Format:Paperback
    "Whew! Not boring!" Those were the words I used when I emailed Laura Hilton about her latest book, Patchwork Dreams. Mrs. Hilton is a personal friend, and I had actually had some trepidation about reading her book, since I had promised to write a review.
    I've read quite a few Amish-based novels, and other than those by the "Masters" like Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter, most have cookie-cutter story lines and fluffy dialogue and description. Not so with this author's latest.
    In so many Christian novels, even non-Amish based, relationships are almost fairy-tale. Lives are perfectly devoted to God and people never falter in their walk with Him and in their sickeningly unrealistic dealings with each other.
    Mrs. Hilton's story, on the other hand, features complex and realistic characters as well as an intriguing storyline that kept me from closing the book and turning off my bed-time lights.
    I particularly appreciated Mrs. Hilton's well-researched description of the Black-Smiths' profession, adding interest to these multi-faceted characters.
    I look forward to the next in this series.
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    8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Amish with a different twist April 5, 2011
    By Cindy Loven
    Format:Paperback
    Becky Troyer is sure that she will never find love or be anyone's frau, ever. Branded as used goods, after an incident during her rumspringa leaves her pregnant, and the Englischer who did saying it is not his baby and spreading horrible rumors about her. When a distant relative arrives from Pennsylvania to help out around their home, Becky finds that the attraction to Jacob Miller is distracting.

    When Jacob tells Becky he has a girl in Pennsylvania that he wants to marry, Becky tries desperately to distance herself from him, but it isn't working. In fact it seems that the more she tries to avoid him, the more he seeks her out. It almost feels like he is torturing her with the attention he is paying to her. Jacob does not mean to cause her embarrassment or to torture her with unwanted attention, he just wants to see Becky smile, and to know she is happy. Will Jacob return to Pennsylvania to marry Susie, the girl his father seems determined to seperate him from, or will Becky claim his heart and keep him in Seymour Missouri?

    A fast paced story, which features an unmarried young Amish mother, is a fresh look at this new Amish book! The first of a new series about the The Amish of Seymour, Laura Hilton draws you into the story, hook line and sinker! Do not miss this story, and look forward to book two coming out later this year from Whitaker House. 256 pages $6.99 US 5 stars.

    This book was provided by Whitaker House for review purposes only, no payment was received for this review.
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    2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super story. Bravo, Laura! Encore! June 21, 2011
    By luvs2read
    Format:Paperback
    Ever since the TV series - Aaron's Way - I have loved Amish stories. Patchwork Dreams by Laura V. Hilton tops them all. There were definitely no `fillers' in this book. (What I mean by a filler is - scenes thrown in that add no real quality to the story and are only used to raise the word count.) In, Patchwork Dreams, each scene propels the story forward at a fast pace. And Jacob Miller, the hero, well that boy just doesn't give up. Wait, did I say boy? I meant man. That man refuses to give up. If I was Jacob Miller, I would have given up a long time ago and would have taken the next horse and buggy out of town. (Bet the heroine Becky Troyer is glad I'm not him. heehee) The man must be made of steal or something. Or to quote Aaron Miller from Aaron's Way, "That boy comes from fine stock." Jacob sure does. But poor Becky. What is it that Jacob isn't giving up on? Finding a man who will marry Becky, or what? After all, Jacob already has a gal back home. Hmmm.

    Oh, and Becky Troyer, well, she's a real sweetheart who made a huge mistake. Or did she? What really happened to her? What am I talking about? And what secret is she harboring? Do the two have anything to do with one another? AS IF! I'll never tell. *smiling*

    If you want to know the answers to these questions, and you want to read a really, really sweet story filled with romantic tension, then Patchwork Dreams is for you.
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    Most Recent Customer Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not they typical Amish storyline
    This book was a breath of fresh air! It lends a different storyline to the Amish fiction genre. No spoilers here, but I promise you will enjoy this book. A great read!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A different twist to an Amish novel
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Let This Book Pass You By!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A good Amish read
    The story kept me turning pages and I enjoyed the simplicity of Amish life depicted throughout. Great characterization with Jacob and Becky. Looking forward to more by this author.
    Published 13 months ago by Linda Maran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Amish Story
    Patchwork Dreams is such an excellent book. I enjoyed it from the first page to the last.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A story that defines unconditional love!
    Ever since returning from her rumschpringe pregnant and unwed, Becky Troyer has been a pariah in her Amish community. Read more
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    This view from inside Amish life will allow us to understand and appreciate these lovely people, whether or not we agree with some of their Bible doctrines. Read more
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    I'm a pastor's wife, married to my wonderful husband of over twenty-five years and we have five children. I homeschool, write book reviews and author my own books. I have three books published by Whitaker House--Patchwork Dreams, A Harvest of Hearts and Promised to Another. I am also working on a new series Amish of Webster County also to be published by Whitaker House. The first book, Healing Love is scheduled for September 2012 Represented by Agent Tamela Hancock Murray (www.tamelahancockmurray.com) of The Steve Laube Agency (www.stevelaube.com)
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