Plain Pursuit

A reporter''s vacation lands her between Amish tradition and the battle for a young boy''s life in this "touching, heartwarming story" (Kathleen Fuller, author of A Man of His Word)."Beth had me sucking into the story from page one. Her Amish descriptions are dead-on accurate, and her characters are real and engaging. You will love Plain Pursuit. . . ." —Amy Clipton, bestselling author of A Gift of GraceCarley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian''s family on their farm deep in Amish country. She''ll get an article out of the visit―and maybe some of Lillian''s newfound peace will somehow rub off on her.Just when Carley is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain community, Lillian and Samuel''s son falls ill. But the local doctor who can offer the most help has been shunned by the community and forbidden to intervene.As David''s condition deteriorates, Dr. Noah determines to do whatever it takes to save the boy''s life. Carley is caught in the middle―drawn to Noah, wanting to be helpful in the crisis―and confused by all their talk about a God she neither knows nor trusts. Carley must decide what in life is worth pursuing . . . and what to do when she''s pursued by a love she never expected."Plain Pursuit''s story line will hit you in the heart." —The Romance Readers Connection"The importance of finding peace and acceptance, especially within oneself, is a central theme in this book, the second in Wiseman''s Daughters of Promise series. Well-defined characters and story make for an enjoyable read." —Romantic Times