When tragedy strikes the close knit Amish community, Sallie Riehl freely gives her finances, and travel opportunity, for a little boy facing healthy challenges. After spending years saving for this trip, she finally concedes that it may be time to be baptized into the faith. But when the Logans offer her a summer nannying job at the sea, Sallie sees this as her last opportunity to travel.
Determined to have this last adventure and then settle down, Sallie embraces every opportunity, enjoying her nannying job, exploring the seaside town, and striking up a friendship with a young biology student named Kevin. As the summer goes on, Sallie begins to question her decision to join the Amish community. Is this desire to see the world simply because of Kevin? Or does the Lord have plans for her that she can't even imagine?
Overall, I've been a big Beverly Lewis fan for years. She is definitely the queen of Amish fiction. As far as this particular book goes, the nannying storyline and Cape May setting were well done, as well as the conflicting love story between Sallie, Kevin, and Perry. Near the end of the book, the storyline started to lag. It wasn't really clear how Sallie came to her final conclusion, and the ending seemed rushed. Not the typical wrapping up of a Lewis book. Overall it was good, but I'd probably wait to pick this one up at the library or at least wait for the price to come down.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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