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    Lakeside Love: An Amish Summer Novella
    Lakeside Love: An Amish Summer Novella
    Lakeside Love: An Amish Summer Novella
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    Lakeside Love: An Amish Summer Novella

    By Kathleen Fuller

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    Esther has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful younger sister Sarah. Even the boy she has known—and loved—her entire life, Judah, only has eyes for Sarah. But when a handsome young Englischer comes to live with the family for a summer, everything begins to change.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateJun 6, 2017
    ISBN9780718088378
    Lakeside Love: An Amish Summer Novella
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    Kathleen Fuller

    With over two million copies sold, Kathleen Fuller is the USA TODAY bestselling author of several bestselling novels, including the Hearts of Middlefield novels, the Middlefield Family novels, the Amish of Birch Creek series, and the Amish Letters series as well as a middle-grade Amish series, the Mysteries of Middlefield. Visit her online at KathleenFuller.com; Instagram: @kf_booksandhooks; Facebook: @WriterKathleenFuller; Twitter: @TheKatJam.

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    • 5/5
      These stories are sweet and romantic, but also deal with some important issues the characters face as they deal with relationships and adulthood. Growing up is hard for anyone, but these stories focus on misunderstandings, trust, self-esteem, and responsibility, and how the characters manage to work through their issues to result in the happy endings we have all come to know and love from these fine authors.

      These stories are the perfect length for a break from reality that doesn't leave you hanging. They are encouraging and faith-filled, guaranteed to uplift and hearten.
    • 5/5
      An Amish Summer is a collection of four novellas by Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, Kelly Irvin and Shelley Shepard Gray. A Reunion in Pinecraft by Shelley Shepard Gray takes readers to Pinecraft, Florida where Graham Holland and Sherry Kramer have agreed to meet. The two have been corresponding for six months after meeting at a wedding in Shipshewana. Sherry is joined by her sister, Sharon and their friends, Vera and Carla. Upon arrival Graham realizes he has made a mistake. Graham has been writing to the wrong sister. He met both sisters at the wedding very briefly, but one made a bigger impression (he just got their names mixed up). How does Graham tell Sherry about his error? He decides to keep it a secret for the time being (not a good idea). During the vacation, Graham spends time with both sisters, and he ends up more confused. When Graham finally figures out his feelings, Sherry discovers his secret (about the mix-up). How will this story end?Summer Storms by Amy Clipston is set in Maryland at Cascade Lake. Arianna Smucker is looking forward to her wedding to Jesse Zook in November. But then Jesse tries to help Tobias, his best friend and Arianna’s brother. Jesse and Tobias have a buggy accident that lands Jesse in trouble with Marvin Smucker, Arianna’s father. He calls of Jesse and Arianna’s engagement. Can Jesse repair the damage and get back in Marvin and Arianna’s good graces? Will there be a wedding for this couple in November?Kathleen Fuller contributed Lakeside Love. Esther Coblentz lives on Coblentz Farm with her parents, brother and sister. Esther has liked Judah King for years, but Judah only has eyes for her pretty sister, Sarah. Rhett Davidson, an Englischer and college student, is staying with the family for a month. Esther makes friends with Rhett as she introduces him to Amish life. Judah starts to notice Esther in a different light and it confuses him. Is there a chance for Esther and Judah?One Sweet Kiss by Kelly Irvin takes readers back to Bee County, Texas. Martha Byler is attracted to Jacob King, but he has yet to put his rumspringa behind him. One night Jacob is taking Martha home when they are stopped by a very drunk Dwayne. Dwayne wishes to go alligator hunting in the dark and out of season. Jacob cannot leave Dwayne to his own devices and assists him much to Martha’s dismay. Martha helped raise her younger siblings for the last ten years, and she wants a responsible person for her partner. Over the summer, Martha spends more time with Jacob and starts noticing a change within him. There just might be a future for Jacob and Martha.An Amish Summer contains four well-written and engaging stories. I liked the characters and the different settings. All the stories have the familiar theme of love and enjoying the summer months. Each story has a different moral or life lesson which include forgiveness, faith, power of prayer, trust, commitment, confidence in yourself, and responsibility. I thought each novella was just the right length. I found the stories to be uplifting, and I was left with a good feeling when I finished this book. I give An Amish Summer 5 out of 5 stars. My favorite story was A Reunion in Pinecraft. It had a lighter feeling to it and it was nice to revisit the Orange Blossom Inn in Pinecraft (The Pinecraft Brides series). One Sweet Kiss had a slower pace than the other novellas, but it was nice to catch up with characters from The Amish of Bee County series. The stories can be purchased separately or in one volume. An Amish Summer contains charming, tender stories that will appeal to your romantic side.
    • 5/5
      A Reunion in Pinecraft by Shelley Shepard GrayThis short story brings to mind a mistake, which it was, and what to do about it. The letters from the individual you fell in love with does not match the person you thought they were from. What a great concept, and all through the read you wonder who will end up with whom or will anyone?Loved being back in Pinecraft Florida and our favorite Inn, and how I’ve missed being here. I loved that we are brought back and updated on life here.Summer Storms by Amy ClipstonI could see both parties of this couple making mistakes that are about to come back to haunt them. Arianna has loved Jesse almost her whole life, and now they are not even allowed to be together.Quick judgment on the part of all, and a relationship is thrown away, fictional yes, but the author has shown us that this can really happen.Will this couple be able to over come all that has happened to them, or will they each have to travel down a different road?Lakeside Love by Kathleen FullerEsther seems to think of herself as the ugly duckling in the family, her sister Sarah seems to be the star and makes men’s heads turn, and she is the reserved quiet sister, always taking the back seat.I loved how the author has presented a blooming flower in the name of Esther, she wears her heart on her shoulder, but the one she wears it for doesn’t seem to be able to see beyond Sarah.Will the two you feel should be together overcome all and end up as one, or will the new comer in the form of an Englisher end up with one of these sisters. I loved this story.One Sweet Kiss by Kelly IrvinWe are back with our friends in Bee Country, and the author has made these families feel so real, they could be living next door.Jacob and Martha are meant to be together, but insecurities it seems are keeping them apart. I loved the heart of Jacob, he is a man who seems to live his faith, but Martha sees it differently.Will these two be able to find happiness, or will others succeed in tearing them apart?I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Thomas Nelson, and was not required to give a positive review.
    • 4/5
      Title: An Amish SummerAuthor: Shelley Shephard Gray, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, Kelley IrvinPages: 400Year: 2017Publisher: Thomas NelsonMy rating 4 out of 5 stars.An Amish Summer is a collection of four novellas written by some of my favorite authors. Each story is its own individual story. The titles of the novellas are A Reunion in Pinecraft, Summer Storms, Lakeside Love, and One Sweet Kiss.The reunion is where four Amish young people go to Pinecraft on vacation after originally meeting at a wedding six months prior in Pinecraft. The neat twist in the story is that Sherry and Graham’s idea of a reunion might come with a huge surprise for the whole group! The second tale is about Arianna’s courting with Jesse, but her brother Tobias’ action may just cost her the future for which she has been preparing. In the third story, two sisters, Esther and Sarah, are in turmoil with each other over a young man who has been working for their father. In the last novella, Jacob and Martha have been best friends for ages, but because of Jacob’s recent choices their future happiness may now be no longer!I enjoyed each novella by the authors. There are a couple of the stories I could understand the characters better having read the novels. The last novella written by Kelly Irvin was unfamiliar to me so it took me a little bit to get into what was occurring in the book. I love collections of novellas as they allow me time to read a story and then put the book down when having to attend to life. Then, I can easily pick up the book right where I left off and enjoy the next story. The four novellas are a great read while on vacation or at the beach! May you have fun reading them as much as I and share them with someone who loves to read!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
    • 5/5
      Sunday, June 18, 2017An Amish Summer: Four Novellas by Shelley Shepard Gray, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, and Kelly Irvin, © 2017These four stories are so fun! You will want to get a copy to read and you may discover new authors; definitely a new thread of adventure!In the first story, what would you suggest to a young man who met two sisters at a gathering, but while addressing the name on the envelope and in the salutation ... he was envisioning the one he thought was receiving his letters, and instead was "pouring out his heart" to the other sister? Oh, my. Setting up a time and place to meet in person will be a surprise to reckon with!Shelley Shepard Gray's ~ A Reunion in PinecraftAmy Clipston follows with her story, Summer Storms. How can the actions of one have such far reaching tentacles that close off and smother the plans held dear by others? You may discover that there might be a reason seen that hampers and smolders an undercurrent. Integrity opens the way to understanding, as Jesse Zook seeks to help his friend Tobias's family on their farm during his absence. Our actions do affect those around us ~ for good to reach hearts!Lakeside Love by Kathleen Fuller reveals one sister feeling she has lived in the shadow of her younger sister. Could her suspicion and hurt hide a personality wanting to come alive? To have a shadow there must be a light! The sisters find surprising outlooks when they finally speak their hearts to each other. I liked how their family was inclusive of others.Welcome back to Bee County, Texas. Reading Kelly Irvin's previous series, you will want to catch up on the happenings in this small community. Who will be most surprised by One Sweet Kiss?You are known by the company you keep. How far can you go to be believed? As Jacob King endeavors to help his friend, will his assistance continue to be misunderstood?There is a glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch words in the front and Discussion Questions after each novella. Fun to read alone or sharing with your book club. I liked all of these stories and would be difficult to pick just one as a favorite! The theme is near with discovery of each other in a new way. Communication is key to the development of the stories. Words left to the imagination fester when not revealed and exposed to truth. These authors have strongly portrayed love in its greatest form ~ another before yourself will harvest rich J*O*Ys. For the seeker and the sought, love blossoms when a friend takes the risk to be truthful rather than sparing feelings that are only a cover up emotion. Blessings in disguise bring happiness to all when following in the Lord's path. Titles of other novels and novellas by the authors are listed so you can continue on reading their stories you are sure to enjoy.***Thank you authors and to BookLook Bloggers for supplying a copy to me. This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received.***

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    Lakeside Love - Kathleen Fuller

    COPYRIGHT

    Lakeside Love

    © 2017 by Kathleen Fuller

    All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, scanning, or other—except for brief quotations in critical reviews or articles, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

    Published in Nashville, Tennessee, by Thomas Nelson. Thomas Nelson is a registered trademark of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.

    Thomas Nelson titles may be purchased in bulk for educational, business, fund-raising, or sales promotional use. For information, please e-mail SpecialMarkets@ThomasNelson.com.

    Scripture quotations marked NKJV are taken from the New King James Version®. © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    Publisher’s Note: This novel is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. All characters are fictional, and any similarity to people living or dead is purely coincidental.

    Epub Edition April 2017 ISBN 9780718088378

    Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

    CIP data available upon request.

    Printed in the United States of America

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    CONTENTS

    Copyright

    Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Words

    Chapter 1

    Chapter 2

    Chapter 3

    Chapter 4

    Chapter 5

    Chapter 6

    Chapter 7

    Chapter 8

    Chapter 9

    Chapter 10

    Discussion Questions

    Acknowledgments

    An Excerpt from One Sweet Kiss

    Chapter 1

    Chapter 2

    Other Novels by Kathleen Fuller

    About the Author

    Amish Living Ad

    To my husband, James. I love you.

    GLOSSARY OF PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH WORDS

    *THE GERMAN DIALECT SPOKEN BY THE AMISH IS NOT A written language and varies depending on the location and origin of the settlement. These spellings are approximations. Most Amish children learn English after they start school. They also learn High German, which is used in their Sunday services.

    ach—oh

    aenti—aunt

    appeditlich—delicious

    bedauerlich—sad

    bopli—baby

    bruder—brother

    bruders—brothers

    bu—boy

    buwe—boys

    daadi—grandpa

    daadihaus/dawdy haus—grandparents’ house

    daed—father

    danki/danke—thank you

    dat—dad

    dochder—daughter

    Englischer—English or non-Amish

    fraa—wife

    freind—friends

    freinden—friends

    froh—happy

    gern gschehne—you’re welcome

    Gmay—church district, community

    Gott—God

    gut—good

    haus—house

    Ich liebe dich—I love you

    jah—yes

    kaffi—coffee

    kapp—prayer covering, cap, woman’s head covering

    kind—child

    kinner—children

    lieb—love

    liewe—love, a term of endearment

    maedel—girl, young woman

    mamm—mom

    mammi—grandma

    mann—husband

    mei—my

    mudder—mother

    narrisch—crazy

    nee—no

    onkel—uncle

    rumspringa—period of running around

    schee—pretty

    schweschder—sister

    suh—son

    schweschder—sister

    sohn—son

    Was iss letz?—What’s wrong?

    wunderbaar—wonderful

    ya—yes

    CHAPTER 1

    ESTHER, IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THE NEXT TOUR.

    Be right there. Esther Coblentz sighed. She loved guiding the groups of Yankees who signed up to tour her family’s house and farm, and usually she was the one waiting on them instead of the other way around. But right now she was busy watching Judah King. She had a perfect view of him from the front porch as he helped her father and brother, Reuben, plow the large field her father had purchased last month, adding to their existing farm. Since it was already July, they were working hard to get in some late crops.

    Esther, did you hear me? They’re already gathered in the living room.

    She barely glanced at her younger sister. I’ll be there in a minute.

    I hope so. I don’t want to have to do the tour.

    She heard Sarah leave, presumably to go back to the house. Esther knew she couldn’t stand here watching for much longer, but she didn’t want to leave. Not yet. She wanted one last look at Judah. He really was perfect, with hair the color of black licorice, a sloped nose a little upturned at the end, and a mouth she really shouldn’t notice as much as she did.

    But it was his dark eyes—soft, kind, and warm—that had caught and kept her attention four years ago when he and his family moved to their district and her father hired him as a farmhand.

    Pulling her gaze away, she went inside through the small gift shop. Her father, ever the entrepreneur, had decided five years ago to add on to the house, move the family into the new addition, build the small gift shop, and conduct tours. His business instincts had been spot-on. Not only did the family run a successful farm, but their tourist business also thrived.

    Esther smiled at her mother, Fanny. She was ringing up a customer who was purchasing a few of Sarah’s homemade jellies and jams. Esther didn’t sell anything in the gift shop. She wasn’t a gifted seamstress like Mamm or a great cook like Sarah. She was . . . average. Average looks, average skills, average everything. Most of the time she was okay with that. Except when she saw Judah. Then she was reminded that average wasn’t good enough, not compared to Sarah.

    Sarah was the beautiful one. The talented one. The one Judah was in love with.

    Esther’s smile dimmed. She couldn’t think about Judah and Sarah right now. She had a tour to give, and she always made sure to do her best when it came to the Yankee visitors, including speaking only English for them, which her family did with all Yankees.

    She entered the living room and smiled at a group of six Yankees standing near the front door. The five women looked to be in their midsixties, and a school-aged boy looked about nine or ten—and very out of place.

    Hello everyone, she said. My name’s Esther. If you’re ready, I’ll take you on the tour. We’ll start with the house, then go out to the barn where you can meet our animals. From there you’ll see our fields. All this makes up a real working farm. Please let me know if you have questions anytime during the tour.

    The women and boy followed Esther as she moved about the living room. Pointing to the woodstove, she said, Amish families usually have this going during the other seasons, but it’s not needed in the summer, of course. Then she showed the group the gas-powered lamp, explaining how a typical Amish family spends their evenings in each season.

    As she observed the group, she realized four of the women were friends and the boy and the fifth woman were together.

    Where’s the TV? the boy asked, searching the room.

    The Amish don’t watch TV, the woman nearest to him said.

    So no Xbox? he said in disbelief. What about an iPad?

    Jefferson, the woman with him said. She adjusted her wire-rimmed glasses. The Amish don’t use any electronics at all.

    Actually, that’s not true, Esther interjected. We use some electronics, as long as they’re associated with our businesses.

    I see, she said. I had no idea.

    The boy muttered something under his breath, stuck his hands in the pockets of his tan shorts, which seemed a size too big for his slight frame, and shuffled his feet against the spotless wood floor. Esther gave him a small smile. He didn’t return it, but she didn’t mind. This wasn’t exactly the type of tour that would interest a boy his age, and it was clear he’d been dragged along by the woman, who was probably his grandmother.

    Esther showed them the rest of the house—three bedrooms in pristine condition, one bathroom, the mudroom—decorated with Amish hats, boots, aprons, and a kapp for effect—and finally Kathleen Fuller the kitchen, which was the room that always brought the most questions.

    Can I have one of these? Jefferson looked at the bowl of peppermint candies in the middle of the table.

    Of course, Esther said, pushing the bowl toward him.

    Jefferson reached in and grabbed a handful. Esther waited for the woman with him to say something, but all the adults were busy looking at the adorable touches Daed had insisted on when Mamm decorated the kitchen. A percolator! one of them said. I haven’t seen one of these in years.

    And a gas lamp in the corner, another woman said. Oh, Denise, look at this. She pointed to a cast iron popcorn popper, several gold bracelets jangling on her thin wrist. Isn’t this wonderful? I would love to have one of these.

    I want something to drink. Jefferson plopped down on one of the chairs and shoved a piece of the peppermint candy in his mouth. It’s hot in here.

    I’ll get you something in the gift shop. The woman with him looked at Esther apologetically. His mother didn’t sign him up for day camp this week.

    Dad was supposed to do it, Grandma.

    Ah, she was his grandmother.

    Regardless, there was a snafu. So Jefferson is spending some quality time with me. I thought visiting an Amish home would be very educational.

    More like very boring.

    Don’t be rude. She smiled at Esther again, but the smile was strained at the corners of her thin lips. "This is all fascinating. I don’t see a refrigerator here. How do you keep

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