It has been almost a year since the Amish community of Pleasant Valley lost Ezra Brand to a tragic accident. Since then, his wife, Rachel, has struggled to raise their three children and run their dairy farm ... Rachel's friends and family have come forward to help -- Rachel's friend Leah, who is now married and expecting a child; Ezra's brothers, who work on the farm; and Rachel's parents, who are no strangers to grief after their only son, Johnny, left the Amish community. But their constant advice, however well-intentioned, puts undue pressure on Rachel. And when Gideon Zook -- Ezra's best friend, who survived the accident -- asks her permission to build the greenhouse that Ezra had always promised her, she finds his presence too painful a reminder of the past. As spring turns to summer, and Rachel puts her heart into growing the flowers and plants that have always brought her joy, can she discover the courage to make her own choices ... and embrace new beginnings?
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If you happened to read my review of book 1, Leah's Choice, you would know how unlike the author that book read and how disappointed I was in it. But still recommend you read before reading Rachel's Garden. This book, Rachel's Garden is a great story by Marta Perry. Rachel is a strong, intelligent woman who must come to grips with the death of her husband and dealing with family and friends who think they 'know' what she should be doing and what is best for her and her children. There is also a slight 'mystery' involved that is so typical of Marta Perry's books. Even though there is sadness, personal turmoil and clashing of wills, this is a story of love, forgiveness and ultimatly great joy. I hope Anna's Return is just as good. I can't wait to start reading it. If you like Amish Romance and have read other books by Marta Perry, I am sure you will like Rachel's Garden. It is one of those stories you can just relax and enjoy! Read more
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