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Hidden (Sisters of the Heart #1)
When Anna decides it's time to leave her abusive boyfriend, she doesn't know where to turn. Rob has completely won over her parents, and the entire community, with his good looks and smooth charm. Only Anna has seen his dark side.
Desperate, she runs to the only place she's ever felt completely safe—the Amish Brenneman Bed and Breakfast, where Anna met life-long friend Kati...more
Desperate, she runs to the only place she's ever felt completely safe—the Amish Brenneman Bed and Breakfast, where Anna met life-long friend Kati...more
Paperback, 240 pages
Published
June 1st 2008
by Avon Inspire (an imprint of HarperCollins)
(first published January 1st 2008)
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Jun 26, 2008
Margaret
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
romantics, lovers of the Amish life, a good cozy read
Recommended to Margaret by:
CFBA
Fabulous, that's the first thing I must say about this book, but I'll come back to that. I do not know the correct terminology, yet I will try. There is just something about the covers of Avon Inpire books, I have loved every one that I have seen and this is my favorite so far. There is just something about the flat finish, instead of a glossy print that I just adore. Not to mention the road with the Amish sky ahead and the image of the blonde girl with green eyes. (A little curious as to why sh...more
About the book:
Hidden is a remarkable story about the unlikely love between a modern girl on the run and an Amish boy from the family who shelters her.
When Anna decides it's time to leave her abusive boyfriend, she doesn't know where to turn. Rob is a successful and respected person in her community. He has completely won over her parents with his good looks and prestigious position at a top law firm. Only Anna has seen his dark side. But when Rob hurts Anna yet again, she realizes that she mus...more
Hidden is a remarkable story about the unlikely love between a modern girl on the run and an Amish boy from the family who shelters her.
When Anna decides it's time to leave her abusive boyfriend, she doesn't know where to turn. Rob is a successful and respected person in her community. He has completely won over her parents with his good looks and prestigious position at a top law firm. Only Anna has seen his dark side. But when Rob hurts Anna yet again, she realizes that she mus...more
After reading some very dense nonfiction, I was in the mood for something sweet, light, and wholesome. This fit the bill perfectly, and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. I did not expect the writing to be as good as it was, and the story was so compelling that I ended up reading until midnight so I could finish the book!
I am really looking forward to reading the next few in the series, I hope they are as good as this one. I don't normally do Amish/christian type fiction, as they are...more
I am really looking forward to reading the next few in the series, I hope they are as good as this one. I don't normally do Amish/christian type fiction, as they are...more
I found this book one day when searching Half.com and it popped up as a recommendation. I had never heard of Shelley Shepard Gray so I decided to try one.
This is about Anna who is running away from an abusive boyfriend. This man is running for senator. He is good looking, powerful and has money. She can't go home becauase her mom thinks she is silly and not thankful a prestigious man is in love with her. Anna decides to hide at an Amish run B&B where she has an Amish friend she made while a...more
This is about Anna who is running away from an abusive boyfriend. This man is running for senator. He is good looking, powerful and has money. She can't go home becauase her mom thinks she is silly and not thankful a prestigious man is in love with her. Anna decides to hide at an Amish run B&B where she has an Amish friend she made while a...more
I really enjoyed this book. I stayed up all night reading it. I just could not put it down.
Synopsis
When Anna decides it's time to leave her abusive boyfriend, she doesn't know where to turn. Rob has completely won over her parents, and the entire community, with his good looks and smooth charm. Only Anna has seen his dark side.
Desperate, she runs to the only place she's ever felt completely safe—the Amish Brenneman Bed and Breakfast, where Anna met life-long friend Katie Brenneman. The family we...more
Synopsis
When Anna decides it's time to leave her abusive boyfriend, she doesn't know where to turn. Rob has completely won over her parents, and the entire community, with his good looks and smooth charm. Only Anna has seen his dark side.
Desperate, she runs to the only place she's ever felt completely safe—the Amish Brenneman Bed and Breakfast, where Anna met life-long friend Katie Brenneman. The family we...more
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HIDDEN the first in the Sisters of the Heart series, follows Anna Metzger as she leaves her controlling boyfriend and flees to an Amish community to stay with an old friend. Anna thought Rob Peterson had it all. He’s handsome, charismatic, and an up-and-coming politician. He seems too good to be true. But when Anna discovers he is misappropriating his campaign contributions and experiences his violent behavior first hand, she realizes she has to get out from under his manipulative control. Feeli...more
Nov 02, 2010
Molly
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
EVERYONE!!!
Recommended to Molly by:
Michelle Vasquez
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Why have I NOT read this series yet?! I can't believe there is an Amish series out there that I have NOT read! Somebody yell at me please! Oh my goodness! I LOVE Shelley's work with her Seasons of Sugarcreek series but man oh man....her first book, Hidden, in her first series, Sisters of the Heart,was phenomenal. Utterly phenomenal. She captured me from the first page of the prologue and held me until the final sentence of the last page.
In Hidden, Ms. Gray takes so many emotions, from hurt and...more
In Hidden, Ms. Gray takes so many emotions, from hurt and...more
I actually enjoyed this book alot, and I really only picked it up because I needed something to read at the moment. It turned out to be quite good and I really got into the characters and the story line. I know this is the first one in a series so I'm going to try to get the second and third ones, too. This one is pretty much about a young woman who tries to escape her abusive boyfriend by hiding out at her Amish friend's bed and breakfast. Long story short, she ends up liking the lifestyle and...more
Gray explores the Amish way of life in her many of her books, such as theses series: Sisters of the Heart, Seasons of Sugarcreek, and Families of Honor. I have enjoyed exploring her writing in two of the series. Both series present a simple formula for the story with mild characters and simplistic setting. The main emphasis in each book is family and the power of God. In this story, Anna runs away from her "English" life of modern day comforts and possessions to hide from a cruel boyfriend. Anna...more
I have already read Grace and absolutely loved it! I wanted to read another one of Shelley's books and also get a feel of how the series started, and I was not disappointed! Anna is in a relationship where she feels trapped by an egomaniac politician, Rob. When he goes too far, she decides she has to get away. She heads to an Amish Bed & Breakfast where she and her mother had previously visited. During her time of hiding, she sorts through her many feelings and begins to rely on God to guide...more
This was the very first Amish Romance I ever read. It also introduced me to Shelley Shepard Gray's writing style. After reading several other Amish fiction authors, I've concluded Gray is one of the better ones. This particular tale is from the POV of an "English" girl seeking a more peaceful life. She finds it with her Amish friend whose family runs a B&B. The plot, although somewhat predictable, kept me interested. The characters were believable and likable. If you are looking for Old Orde...more
This was a good labor day weekend read for me, the book is well written and it sticks to the very simple tale and doesn't go to far from the main charectors. This young women Anna tries to run from a very abusive relationship she has with a man that is very well to do, and has a lot influience. Her parents are even bamboozled by his smile and smooth talking when really he's just a women beater. I can totally relate to fear Anna must have felt and the courage it took to leave this man. I was in a...more
Excellent I can't wait for the next book
So, I made a list of 12 books I was going to read this year; one for each month.
On my list was
Hidden by Shelley Shepard Gray
Hidden is the first book in Shelley Shepard Gray's Sisters of the Heart series.
A while back I got an advance review copy of the most recent book in the series, Grace. You can read my review of that book here: http://books-camilleelise4.blogspot.c...
I absolutely loved Grace and ever since have wanted to read the entire series. So, I picked up Hidden, and the second book in t...more
On my list was
Hidden by Shelley Shepard Gray
Hidden is the first book in Shelley Shepard Gray's Sisters of the Heart series.
A while back I got an advance review copy of the most recent book in the series, Grace. You can read my review of that book here: http://books-camilleelise4.blogspot.c...
I absolutely loved Grace and ever since have wanted to read the entire series. So, I picked up Hidden, and the second book in t...more
Hidden by Shelley Shepard Gray is the first book in the Sisters of the Heart series. Anna, an Englisher, is tired of her abusive boyfriend. Her boyfriend is a big political figure, so Anna does not get much help from the police. Her parents think he's wonderful for her and don't help her much either. So, with no help insight from the abuse, Anna does the only thing she knows to do, she runs away. She does not tell anyone where she is going except a lie about going on vacation. She runs to an Ami...more
i like this book i read today in about 4 hrs and that good for me i love the way you took us
into the other world. Ana thought she was in love with rob but rob bear up ana and then she
final straw broke the camel back like they say well ana run to her friends place in the amish country and then fund how they live and work till rob find her and want he back will he get her or not you will have great time reading this book and the cover is great
into the other world. Ana thought she was in love with rob but rob bear up ana and then she
final straw broke the camel back like they say well ana run to her friends place in the amish country and then fund how they live and work till rob find her and want he back will he get her or not you will have great time reading this book and the cover is great
I wanted to love the stuffing out of this book. I really did. Amish love story? YES PLEASE! Except this one sort of fell flat. Everything happened was totally predictable, and the love story was just... meh. One thing I really enjoy about Amish romances is how sweet and mushy-feels-making they are. Well, apparently except for this one.
There's nothing inherently wrong with the book. It just wasn't as awesome as I wanted it to be.
There's nothing inherently wrong with the book. It just wasn't as awesome as I wanted it to be.
Anna runs to Amish country to hide from her abusive boyfriend. She lives at an inn that her friend Katie's family runs. She does her fair share of chores, cooking and cleaning to earn her keep. She even dresses Plain so that she is not noticed. While she is there she creates a bond with Henry, Katie's older brother. She also learns more about herself, her priorities and her faith.
I really enjoyed reading this book! I read Grace last week and I had to start the series from the beginning so that I...more
I really enjoyed reading this book! I read Grace last week and I had to start the series from the beginning so that I...more
This was an interesting story about a girl who runs away from her abusive boyfriend to stay with an Amish friend. She learns to appreciate and admire the simplicity of how they live. It gave lots of information about the Amish way of life and was entertaining to read. I would like to read the other books in the Sisters of the Heart Series.
This was a great story. I could not put it down. Thanks to my daughter for recomending it. Now I want to read the next ones in this series. Checked out library at the church and we had the other two. Just my luck they are in large print but I will just have to make due with them.
This girl was hiding among the amish and learns about a new way of like.
This girl was hiding among the amish and learns about a new way of like.
I adored this story -- and young woman escapes from her influential abusive boyfriend to an amish friend's home.
As she tries to heal from her physical and emotional wounds - she falls in love with the amish faith and her heart softens towards her friend's brother.
It's a sweet story and a quick read. 2 more books in the series.
As she tries to heal from her physical and emotional wounds - she falls in love with the amish faith and her heart softens towards her friend's brother.
It's a sweet story and a quick read. 2 more books in the series.
I figured a nice, Christian romance would be a safe read because it would be clean. I didn't figure on the characters praying every other page. That, and the writing left much to be desired. I didn't bother finishing it because I already knew how it would end. It was pretty obvious.
Warning: too preachy.
Warning: too preachy.
This book was a quick read. I got up at 1am and I am sick as a dog. This book had me bawling and thinking about the good things in life. I never thought I would read an AVON book, but this was a sweet surprise. I look forward to reading more from AVON. I plan to pass this book to my good friend. Enjoy!
I am not usually a fan of anything described as "Christian Fiction" and some of the religious aspects of the book lost my interest, but overall I surprised myself by liking this book. The storyline has enough going on for a fan of thriller/mystery genres to enjoy.
I love a good Amish love story with a twist! It is so good to read a book that does not offend, that has an uplifting story and people that you come to care about. I look forward to reading the next book in this series WANTED! Thank you Shelley Shepard Gray!
Strength, belief in knowing yourself, understanding motives - those are the premises that drive this book. Where is home? Interesting concepts. Anna is a strong woman, and realizing that leads to a lot of change.
This book caught my interest immediately. I enjoyed learning about the Amish. You truly came to love each character. As with any Christian book, there was a lot of religious influence. Nothing too overpowering.
This book had so much potential. It was such a great idea for a love story. A girl has to go into hiding, hides with an Amish family and falls in love with an amish boy. I was so excited to read this book, and I did enjoy it. But I think it moved too quickly. There wasn't enough suspense, or relationship building. They didn't like each other one second and then after two meaningful conversations, that seemed to be too revealing and forward, for the way they had been treating each other, they wer...more
Enjoyable read. I was a little confused with Anna's waffling thoughts and conversations. She seemed to go back and forth and it was confusing to me. Otherwise the characters and storyline was very good.
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Librarian Note: AKA Shelley Gray (Western Romance).
I live in southern Ohio with my husband, two teenagers, and two dogs. My days are filled with busy activities like most any other mom and housewife. But I also love to write books.
Each morning, after my kids go off to school, I sit at my desk, look out my window, and dream of other places. The hours fly by as I make up people and places and drink...more
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I live in southern Ohio with my husband, two teenagers, and two dogs. My days are filled with busy activities like most any other mom and housewife. But I also love to write books.
Each morning, after my kids go off to school, I sit at my desk, look out my window, and dream of other places. The hours fly by as I make up people and places and drink...more
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