Recently my best friend from high school recommended Wanda E. Brunstetter. Brunstetter has written a variety of books, including an Amish cook book, but Joyce suggested the Indiana Cousins Trilogy.
This modern day trilogy is set in Indiana's Amish country and features young adult cousins who have grown up together in their close-knit community. The first book, A Cousin's Promise, begins with an outing to the Hershey theme park. When their van crashes into a pole three people in the group die, others face life-changing injuries and they all must learn to deal with the changes to their lives and families.
The story centers around Loraine and her soon-to-be husband Wayne. Their happiness is destroyed when Wayne loses his leg and rejects Loraine out of his deep love for her. Loraine wonders if anything will ever be the same and considers seeking the love of a man from her past.
If you do not like Christian romance you will want to skip this book recommendation. Bible verses and prayers are part of this story just as they are part of the Amish way of life. However the plot and characters are believable; the emotions and reactions ring true.
German, or Pennsylvania Dutch, words make the dialog authentic. The activities and foods lend to the overall atmosphere. Background information on the Amish, recipes and questions for discussion enhance the reading experience. The other titles in the trilogy are A Cousin's Prayer and A Cousin's Challenge.
I suggest picking up A Cousin's Promise and see for yourself. Joyce picked up a selection of Bunstetter's books at her local library. I was able to download the complete trilogy to my Kindle for less than $9.
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