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Available
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WaterBrook (2014), 336 pages
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Fiction. Literature. Romance. Christian Fiction. HTML: As love restores Rhoda, a sudden tragedy is the test of faith she never saw coming. More settled in her heart than ever before, Rhoda Byler feels a newfound confidence living in the Old Order Amish settlement she helped establish in Orchard Bend, Maine. Time has helped to heal the wounds of Rhodaâ??s recent severed relationship, and she finds that even her unusual gift of profound intuition is less of a burden as she continues to seek Godâ??s wisdom for her future. She is happy to be working alongside the King family and the love of her life as they tend and nurture the settlementâ??s orchard. Yet when Leah Kingâ??s involvement with Englischer Landon Olson becomes known outside of the Maine community, her disregard of the Ordnung could threaten all the Orchard Bend Amish are building. In the midst of addressing the discord, a shocking tragedy challenges the young settlement like never before, threatening to uproot Rhodaâ??s peace and the future of everything she holds dear. When several members of Orchard Bend Farms are displaced, the estranged King brother is called upon to return. Can those who founded the new Amish community in Maine unite Or will the lingering pain of past hurts and present struggles result in the end of the… (more)
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LibraryThing member inspiremichelle
Seasons of Tomorrow Amish Vines and Orchards, Book 4 by Cindy Woodsmall
Seasons of Tomorrow is a great tale of an newly established Amish community . You read about the lives of four couples living at Orchard Bend Farms in Maine. They are working the canning season and harvest while struggling to
I am a big fan of Amish Fiction but this is the first I have read by author Cindy Woodsmall. I found this book to be well written, with characters that pull you in. Seasons of Tomorrow is book four of a series but it can be read by itself but would be much better read as part of the hold series. The author intertwined the stories of the three other books in this one so it was easy to know what was happening. I have not read the other three but plan on reading them as soon as I can my hands on them. I received a copy of this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest option. I recommend this book to all that love Amish Fiction and Christian Fiction, I give it 4 stars.
I want to give a high-five to the author Cindy Woodsmall and publisher for bringing compelling Christian books that are entertaining and give hope to the reader with stories of faith. Blogging for Books provided me with this book in exchange for my honest review and I am so grateful for their, the authors and publishers generosity.
Seasons of Tomorrow is a great tale of an newly established Amish community . You read about the lives of four couples living at Orchard Bend Farms in Maine. They are working the canning season and harvest while struggling to
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make a go of the community. Rhonda Byler finds herself part of a new Old Order Amish settlement, where she is a horticulturist. She has recently broken up with her boyfriend Jacob and has started dating his brother Samuel King. Jacob has to return to the Orchard to help out when Phoebe and Steven Byler’s lives meet tragic circumstances. In the mean time Leah Byler falls in love with Englischer Landon Olson. This book is action packed, fast paced and full of drama. The couples of this community deal with the challenges of living in a strict Amish community while facing the temptations of the world the live in. The struggles they face are similar to those faced by new Christians wanting to live a life that is pleasing to God. I am a big fan of Amish Fiction but this is the first I have read by author Cindy Woodsmall. I found this book to be well written, with characters that pull you in. Seasons of Tomorrow is book four of a series but it can be read by itself but would be much better read as part of the hold series. The author intertwined the stories of the three other books in this one so it was easy to know what was happening. I have not read the other three but plan on reading them as soon as I can my hands on them. I received a copy of this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest option. I recommend this book to all that love Amish Fiction and Christian Fiction, I give it 4 stars.
I want to give a high-five to the author Cindy Woodsmall and publisher for bringing compelling Christian books that are entertaining and give hope to the reader with stories of faith. Blogging for Books provided me with this book in exchange for my honest review and I am so grateful for their, the authors and publishers generosity.
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LibraryThing member deanna13
Seasons of Tomorrow by Cindy Woodsmall is the fourth and final book in the Amish Vines and Orchards series. Rhoda Byler’s life has been a series of ups and down but she has finally admitted that she loves Jacob King but is in love with Samuel King and is now living an almost peaceful life. Jacob
Cindy did an excellent job in the development of the characters, plot, dialogue, and scenes. I already knew and loved the characters but this book make each of them even more loveable. The dialogue between the characters drew me into the book and kept me interested to the last page. Her description of the scenes were so realistic that I was right there in the orchard helping with all the before harvest work and then helping to pick apples. Scenes with Rhoda cooking up apples for her different products were so real that I could feel the heat from the stove. There were several twists and turns in the plot line and the story also had a good bit of suspense which added greatly to my enjoyment of the story. Several of the characters had problems that had to be solved and I really like the way that the author solved everyone of them. I was quite happy with the ending. I really liked the way that the author gave a short synopsis of the three previous books at the beginning of this book. I listened to the first three on audio and it was nice to have a refresher of what had already happened.
If you would like more information check out this site, the author’s website, and the author’s bio.
I highly recommend this book to all readers that love an Amish novel. I do suggest that you read the books in order for it just makes for more enjoyable reading, at least in my opinion.
Blogging for Books provided this book to me for free in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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leaves the Amish settlement in Maine to work as a builder, a vocation that he loves. He still feels responsible for Sandra and gives her financial help but her young daughter has a piece of his heart. While away on a building job he literally runs into Esther and he immediately feels an attraction to her but thinks that she is married. Leah King goes against all the rules of the Old Order Amish and has fallen in love with Englisher Landon Olson. This relationship could have a very negative influence on the new Amish community in Orchard Bend, Maine. To add even more turmoil to the lives of all in the new Amish settlement, Rhoda’s sister-in-law Phoebe contracts a deadly virus and everyone is not only fearful for her life but for the life of the child she is carrying.Cindy did an excellent job in the development of the characters, plot, dialogue, and scenes. I already knew and loved the characters but this book make each of them even more loveable. The dialogue between the characters drew me into the book and kept me interested to the last page. Her description of the scenes were so realistic that I was right there in the orchard helping with all the before harvest work and then helping to pick apples. Scenes with Rhoda cooking up apples for her different products were so real that I could feel the heat from the stove. There were several twists and turns in the plot line and the story also had a good bit of suspense which added greatly to my enjoyment of the story. Several of the characters had problems that had to be solved and I really like the way that the author solved everyone of them. I was quite happy with the ending. I really liked the way that the author gave a short synopsis of the three previous books at the beginning of this book. I listened to the first three on audio and it was nice to have a refresher of what had already happened.
If you would like more information check out this site, the author’s website, and the author’s bio.
I highly recommend this book to all readers that love an Amish novel. I do suggest that you read the books in order for it just makes for more enjoyable reading, at least in my opinion.
Blogging for Books provided this book to me for free in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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LibraryThing member vintagebeckie
My book club met last night to discuss the fourth and final book in the Amish Vines and Orchards series by Cindy Woodsmall. We have been anticipating Seasons of Tomorrow for months and were not disappointed in the conclusion of this great series. The novel got a unanimous thumbs-up and generated
The King and Byler families have faced numerous hardships and heartbreaks since establishing an Amish community in Maine. Now with a good harvest finally in, perhaps they can relax a bit. But life proceeds and its physical and emotional struggles continue. But there is hope in the new love, new life and strengthened relationships for all the characters in Seasons of Tomorrow.
The characters are what my book club liked most about this series, and Seasons of Tomorrow continued to develop old and new favorites. We all loved the introduction of Esther. She was a breath of fresh air. We also were pleased with the tracks that Jacob, Landon and Leah took. As one of our members stated “it ended exactly the way I wanted it to”. Hope and freedom were expressed as the characters fought to break free from past regrets and guilt to step into futures that pointed towards God’s will for their lives.
Seasons of Tomorrow is set in an Old Amish Order and part of our discussion revolved around the restrictions that the man-made Ordnung placed on church members. That discussion led us into how our own denominations keep believers from the true freedom which is in Christ.
All in all, Seasons of Tomorrow was a sure winner for us. If you have not read any of the books in this series, make sure to start with book 1, A Season for Tending. The books build upon each other and are not intended for stand alone reading.
Recommended.
(Thanks to Waterbrook Press for a review copy. All opinions expressed are mine and my book club’s.)
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lots of good discussion. We highly recommend all the books in this series.The King and Byler families have faced numerous hardships and heartbreaks since establishing an Amish community in Maine. Now with a good harvest finally in, perhaps they can relax a bit. But life proceeds and its physical and emotional struggles continue. But there is hope in the new love, new life and strengthened relationships for all the characters in Seasons of Tomorrow.
The characters are what my book club liked most about this series, and Seasons of Tomorrow continued to develop old and new favorites. We all loved the introduction of Esther. She was a breath of fresh air. We also were pleased with the tracks that Jacob, Landon and Leah took. As one of our members stated “it ended exactly the way I wanted it to”. Hope and freedom were expressed as the characters fought to break free from past regrets and guilt to step into futures that pointed towards God’s will for their lives.
Seasons of Tomorrow is set in an Old Amish Order and part of our discussion revolved around the restrictions that the man-made Ordnung placed on church members. That discussion led us into how our own denominations keep believers from the true freedom which is in Christ.
All in all, Seasons of Tomorrow was a sure winner for us. If you have not read any of the books in this series, make sure to start with book 1, A Season for Tending. The books build upon each other and are not intended for stand alone reading.
Recommended.
(Thanks to Waterbrook Press for a review copy. All opinions expressed are mine and my book club’s.)
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LibraryThing member cewtypye
Seasons of Tomorrow: Book Four in the Amish Vines and Orchards Series was book 4 in the series. I was lucky enough to receive this as I had read Book 3 previously this year. Rhoda has started a relationship with Samuel and they start to work side by side at the Orchard. This once barren land is now
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home to a luscious farm with steady work and income. Meanwhile, after the recent breakup with his brother, Jacob King, hurt after the breakup with Rhoda leaves the farm to nurse his wound. His escapade in Virginia introduces interesting characters into the story. Readers will find this new vein in the series engaging. An unforeseen incident causes Jacob to return to the farm and the pain of seeing Rhoda with his brother. Leah (who is my favorite character) is more confused about remaining Amish or leaving. She and Landon work well together and are becoming closer, but the differences in their religion is a big problem. Just so many plots and great story lines to follow in this book. I would suggest to a beginner. Show Less
LibraryThing member Maydacat
In this final book in the series, Rhoda Byler sorts out and acknowledges which King brother she really loves. But Rhoda is not the only Amish woman who must decide where her true feelings lie. Leah also has some life-changing decisions to make. Others, too, are at the crossroads in their lives.
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This is an exciting finale to this heart-warming series, and the author does a credible job in tying up the storylines and ending with a satisfying conclusion. Show Less
LibraryThing member Lindz2012
Rhoda has started feeling settle in Maine. She starts to follow her god talent and tries to help an englisher with finding her grandchild. Soon a family tragedy happens and things start unravel a bit in Maine. Will the new settlement stay and be able to establish. Samuel dat come to make a demand
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about his daughter Leah. What will happen to all though who are making it a go in Orchard Bend, Maine. You may like how it ends up and see all the battles the new settlement need to overcome? Show Less
LibraryThing member Lindz2012
Rhoda has started feeling settle in Maine. She starts to follow her god talent and tries to help an englisher with finding her grandchild. Soon a family tragedy happens and things start unravel a bit in Maine. Will the new settlement stay and be able to establish. Samuel dat come to make a demand
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about his daughter Leah. What will happen to all though who are making it a go in Orchard Bend, Maine. You may like how it ends up and see all the battles the new settlement need to overcome? Show Less
LibraryThing member alekee
I have just said goodbye to an awesome series and a bunch of friends that I am sad to leave. This being the fourth and final book in the Amish Vines and Orchards stories and knowing the end is here, I hating turning the last page.
When the story reopens where is Jacob now? A continuing question
There are some heart breaking and tragic events here, and we are on pins and needles waiting and hoping. The orchard work is consuming, and there are fewer and fewer workers to help. It gets to the point where you wonder if they are going to fail and all move back to PA where it all began. Some of the things that you might want to happen do, but maybe not the way you want. As with the other books, these people put their trust in God, and let his will prevail.
Saying goodbye is not easy, we have come to love and visit with these people, who have become like family. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to have a continuing relationship with fictional people, ah if only? I would choose to keep visiting with these dear people. Hope you will pick up this series and come to know them well!! Enjoy!
I received this book from the Publisher Waterbrook Press, and was not required to give a positive review.
When the story reopens where is Jacob now? A continuing question
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throughout the books, and yes this will be answered. Leah is still struggling and now the Maine Community knows that she is keeping company with an Englischer, Landon . Landon has been Rhoda’s right hand man, coming from PA with them, and he has a local connection of his Grandmother. He was actually instrumental in having this Community move to Maine.There are some heart breaking and tragic events here, and we are on pins and needles waiting and hoping. The orchard work is consuming, and there are fewer and fewer workers to help. It gets to the point where you wonder if they are going to fail and all move back to PA where it all began. Some of the things that you might want to happen do, but maybe not the way you want. As with the other books, these people put their trust in God, and let his will prevail.
Saying goodbye is not easy, we have come to love and visit with these people, who have become like family. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to have a continuing relationship with fictional people, ah if only? I would choose to keep visiting with these dear people. Hope you will pick up this series and come to know them well!! Enjoy!
I received this book from the Publisher Waterbrook Press, and was not required to give a positive review.
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LibraryThing member judyg54
Great ending to a really good series. Although this story was about all the same people as books 1 through 3, this one centered more on Leah King and upon her brother Jacob. Both are having problems of the heart. Samuel and Rhoda have found true love (finally), but Leah must decide if staying Amish
Appreciated the story line and the way this author dealt with all the conflicts in this small Amish community. Strongly recommend you read these stories in the order written to get a full and complete picture of these folks.
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or leaving is right for her. And Jacob is slowly learning to get over his feelings for Rhoda, and a certain young lady he meets along the way is helping him do that. In the midst of all this a tragedy will strike these folks that will threaten to uproot the young Orchard Bend Amish community. Can everyone pull together and let the problems each is facing be set aside so that their dream will be kept alive..Appreciated the story line and the way this author dealt with all the conflicts in this small Amish community. Strongly recommend you read these stories in the order written to get a full and complete picture of these folks.
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Original language
English
Physical description
336 p.; 8.18 inches
ISBN
0307729982 / 9780307729989