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Patricia Davids
142 books404 followersI was born and raised in Northcentral Kansas. I'm a farmer's daughter, but I now make my home in the city of Wichita. I'm an RN. Neonatal nursing has been the main focus of my career. What can I say? I love babies. I was invited to the highschool graduation of a baby I took care of. Talk about making me feel old!
In June of 2011 I became a widow after my husband of 36 years and 11 months died from multiple brain tumors. It was a very sad time, but thanks to the three f's, my faith, my family and my friends, life is moving forward. I have four brothers, one daughter and two grandchildren who all work at making me feel loved.
I'm the author of more than 30 books and I'm currently writing a series called The Brides of Amish Country for Love Inspired.
In June of 2011 I became a widow after my husband of 36 years and 11 months died from multiple brain tumors. It was a very sad time, but thanks to the three f's, my faith, my family and my friends, life is moving forward. I have four brothers, one daughter and two grandchildren who all work at making me feel loved.
I'm the author of more than 30 books and I'm currently writing a series called The Brides of Amish Country for Love Inspired.
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April 25, 2014
Lovely Amish romance. Roman and Joann were such endearing characters. Enjoyed learning about the Amish way of life. I loved how Roman and Joann connected through their letter writing and began to care for each other, with either one not knowing who their mysterious pen pal was. Wonderful book!
June 11, 2013
Plain Admirer by Patricia Davids; Takes place in Hope Springs, Ohio in the middle of Amish Country. The author does a wonderful job of writing the scenes to the point you feel you are riding in a horse drawn cart, fishing on a lake or in a printing office learning how to use typeset.
Joann Yodar, a confirmed spinster dreams of owning her own home. Owning her own home is just within her reach when she is fired from her job to make way for the owners Nephew. Before she leaves in two weeks time she must train her replacement. Devastated over having to let go of her dreams, she takes solace in one of her favorite pastimes, fishing. Even her fishing trip with the family is ruined when her own brother, in my opinion, jealous over her catch throws her brand new rod and reel in the lake. I truly felt for this character, to be deemed unattractive and passed from home to home by her brothers, along with losing her dreams. But Joann is a little bit feisty and speaks her mind at times when it might not be accepted in the Amish community.
Roman Weaver had worked alongside his father and brother in the family sawmill, until he was hit by a car and one arm was injured. Roman is angry with his situation and having to give up his job with his family. He has no idea that his Uncle is giving him Joann's job, so he can't understand why she would be upset with him. He decides to attempt fishing with a rod harness his younger brother made him. While practicing at the lake he hooks into a rod and reel. He leaves it at the lake with a handwritten note. And so starts a handwritten note exchange with none other than Joann. Neither one knows that the other is the mystery writer.
I really enjoyed this novel by Patricia Davids. The characters were well written, and you got a look at what Amish life is like. I loved the idea of the plot, sharing feelings and thoughts with each other. And helping each other with opinions and yet not knowing who your mystery penpal was. I have to admit the fishing part brought back wonderful memories of my own childhood, where my brother and I spent many days fishing in the canal across the road from our home. I look forward to more books by this author.
5/5 stars
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Joann Yodar, a confirmed spinster dreams of owning her own home. Owning her own home is just within her reach when she is fired from her job to make way for the owners Nephew. Before she leaves in two weeks time she must train her replacement. Devastated over having to let go of her dreams, she takes solace in one of her favorite pastimes, fishing. Even her fishing trip with the family is ruined when her own brother, in my opinion, jealous over her catch throws her brand new rod and reel in the lake. I truly felt for this character, to be deemed unattractive and passed from home to home by her brothers, along with losing her dreams. But Joann is a little bit feisty and speaks her mind at times when it might not be accepted in the Amish community.
Roman Weaver had worked alongside his father and brother in the family sawmill, until he was hit by a car and one arm was injured. Roman is angry with his situation and having to give up his job with his family. He has no idea that his Uncle is giving him Joann's job, so he can't understand why she would be upset with him. He decides to attempt fishing with a rod harness his younger brother made him. While practicing at the lake he hooks into a rod and reel. He leaves it at the lake with a handwritten note. And so starts a handwritten note exchange with none other than Joann. Neither one knows that the other is the mystery writer.
I really enjoyed this novel by Patricia Davids. The characters were well written, and you got a look at what Amish life is like. I loved the idea of the plot, sharing feelings and thoughts with each other. And helping each other with opinions and yet not knowing who your mystery penpal was. I have to admit the fishing part brought back wonderful memories of my own childhood, where my brother and I spent many days fishing in the canal across the road from our home. I look forward to more books by this author.
5/5 stars
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 16, 2013
Patricia Davids writes really lovely Amish romance. These aren't books like Beverly Lewis or Wanda Brunstetter. These stories are love stories. Readers already know Joann from the last book.
This book is about two seemingly opposite personalities attracting...but as you read the story, you find out that Joann and Roman really aren't all that opposite at all.
I loved how they each took little jabs at each other. You could really understand it from Joann's point of view. She was being ousted from a job that she loved just so the owner's nephew could find work. The fact that she managed to be civil to him while teaching him a job she had been doing and doing well speaks volumes for her.
It is no wonder sparks flew between the two. Joann is a maedel (spinster) and Roman is a goodlooking Amish man trying to recover from an accident that left him with little use of one arm.
The arguments between Joann and Roman really made the story come alive. Of course so did the letters that they shared though neither of them know that they are writing to the other at the time.
I really loved how they came together in this story. Definitely one of Patricia's best.
Patricia Davids' Brides of Amish Country series is much like Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series. You get to meet new people and revisit old friends with each book, so each story is new, but familiar.
This book is about two seemingly opposite personalities attracting...but as you read the story, you find out that Joann and Roman really aren't all that opposite at all.
I loved how they each took little jabs at each other. You could really understand it from Joann's point of view. She was being ousted from a job that she loved just so the owner's nephew could find work. The fact that she managed to be civil to him while teaching him a job she had been doing and doing well speaks volumes for her.
It is no wonder sparks flew between the two. Joann is a maedel (spinster) and Roman is a goodlooking Amish man trying to recover from an accident that left him with little use of one arm.
The arguments between Joann and Roman really made the story come alive. Of course so did the letters that they shared though neither of them know that they are writing to the other at the time.
I really loved how they came together in this story. Definitely one of Patricia's best.
Patricia Davids' Brides of Amish Country series is much like Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series. You get to meet new people and revisit old friends with each book, so each story is new, but familiar.
July 23, 2021
Such a wonderful book!!
March 22, 2013
4 STARS
I liked Plain Admirer. Joann is fiesty character. It would be hard to change where you lived every four months.
Joann has three older brothers with the youngest is 15 years older than her. They were never close to her. When their parents died the three brothers decided that Joann would live with each brother for four months than rotate. Now she is 26 things are
improving with her life. She is getting ready to buy a little house for herself when she is fired. To make room for the
owner's nephew Roman. Oh and she gets to train him too.
Roman has worked with his father in their lumber mill. Now he has a hard time working their. A car hit him and is one arm is paralized. He does not know if he will ever get full use back or not. His mother does not like him working their. He almost got dragged into the saw when his sling got caught up in it. She asked her brother to higher him in his printing business.
Joann has been writing letters to someone and leaving them where she fishes. Someone is writing back to her now. She has no idea who or even if he is Amish on English. She does let him know she is single woman. They can write and tell about their troubles to each other.
Someone is causing problems in the Amish community. Burning hay stacks, even trying to burn down their school house. Who is doing it. The sheriff is trying to find out but the Amish don't like turning to the goverment. Joann is suspious of a young woman she thinks knows something about what is going on. She wants to tell the Sheriff about it but others say no.
This is a quick read,has lot of fishing experiences and deals with forgiving others. I laughed and smiled as I read it. This is my third book of Patricia's that I have read and I have enjoyed them all. Look forward to reading her next one.
I was given this ebook to read and in exchange asked to give honest review of it by Netgalley.
Expected publication: May 21st 2013 by Love Inspired 288 pages ISBN:
0373816960
Discription below taken off of Goodreads.
Love Is Only A Letter Away So what if Joann Yoder's Amish community deems her a spinster? She's content to stay single. In the meantime, she's working hard to finally buy her dream house. So it's problematic when she's fired from her job to make room for the nephew's owner, Roman Weaver. His blue eyes aside, she simply can't stand him! Good thing she has the secret letters she's been exchanging with a mystery man to keep her going. But who is writing her letters? And could she possibly fall for him in real life, too?
I liked Plain Admirer. Joann is fiesty character. It would be hard to change where you lived every four months.
Joann has three older brothers with the youngest is 15 years older than her. They were never close to her. When their parents died the three brothers decided that Joann would live with each brother for four months than rotate. Now she is 26 things are
improving with her life. She is getting ready to buy a little house for herself when she is fired. To make room for the
owner's nephew Roman. Oh and she gets to train him too.
Roman has worked with his father in their lumber mill. Now he has a hard time working their. A car hit him and is one arm is paralized. He does not know if he will ever get full use back or not. His mother does not like him working their. He almost got dragged into the saw when his sling got caught up in it. She asked her brother to higher him in his printing business.
Joann has been writing letters to someone and leaving them where she fishes. Someone is writing back to her now. She has no idea who or even if he is Amish on English. She does let him know she is single woman. They can write and tell about their troubles to each other.
Someone is causing problems in the Amish community. Burning hay stacks, even trying to burn down their school house. Who is doing it. The sheriff is trying to find out but the Amish don't like turning to the goverment. Joann is suspious of a young woman she thinks knows something about what is going on. She wants to tell the Sheriff about it but others say no.
This is a quick read,has lot of fishing experiences and deals with forgiving others. I laughed and smiled as I read it. This is my third book of Patricia's that I have read and I have enjoyed them all. Look forward to reading her next one.
I was given this ebook to read and in exchange asked to give honest review of it by Netgalley.
Expected publication: May 21st 2013 by Love Inspired 288 pages ISBN:
0373816960
Discription below taken off of Goodreads.
Love Is Only A Letter Away So what if Joann Yoder's Amish community deems her a spinster? She's content to stay single. In the meantime, she's working hard to finally buy her dream house. So it's problematic when she's fired from her job to make room for the nephew's owner, Roman Weaver. His blue eyes aside, she simply can't stand him! Good thing she has the secret letters she's been exchanging with a mystery man to keep her going. But who is writing her letters? And could she possibly fall for him in real life, too?
June 23, 2013
Joann has been living with her older brothers for 6 months at a time for years and wants to finally have a home of her own and she is close to reaching that dream when she loses her job to the bosses nephew and the worst part is she has to teach the new guy her job. As she struggles to get along with him she starts writing letters to a mystery fisherman down at the lake. Could she finally find love after all these years?
This is a long running series and the 2nd I have had a chance to read.
What I liked: I liked both Joann and Roman and I liked the idea of the letters. With so much technology in this day and age the idea of having a pen pal is not something as many people do and it made it fun to see how it would all play out.
What I did not like: Being a shorter book the ending seemed fast and I felt there was not a lot of time for the climax to develop.
Over all I enjoyed this book and like this series. It’s a fast read perfect for the beach or a car ride. I definitely recommend it.
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This is a long running series and the 2nd I have had a chance to read.
What I liked: I liked both Joann and Roman and I liked the idea of the letters. With so much technology in this day and age the idea of having a pen pal is not something as many people do and it made it fun to see how it would all play out.
What I did not like: Being a shorter book the ending seemed fast and I felt there was not a lot of time for the climax to develop.
Over all I enjoyed this book and like this series. It’s a fast read perfect for the beach or a car ride. I definitely recommend it.
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February 4, 2017
Two people who have known each other forever, but really do not know one another, each has had their own pain of moving on in their lives, but they are true to being Amish.
I cringed when one of Joann’s brothers threw her new fishing pole, but that horrible act is the catalyst to bringing a better relationship between these two, without them even knowing it.
This quickly became a page-turner and I had to know if these two could make peace, and maybe more, or if they will draw a line of civil acknowledgement? A quick and fun and at times scary read!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.
September 2, 2013
Roman weaver was crippled in a car accident. He is no longer able to work in his fathers sawmill safely. His uncle runs a publishing company and offers him a job. Only he doesn't know that the lady who teaches him how to do everything is being forced from her job to make room for him. Slowly they learn to get along and work together, although sometimes its very difficult. A very good story of acceptance and learning God's will.
July 13, 2013
I haven't read many Amish stories but this title and story line caught my eye and I decided to read it. I enjoyed this sweet love story. The characters are well crafted and the plot is good. I enjoyed watching the relationship progress and kept reading to the end. It was that good. I look forward to reading the next book by Patricia Davids.
May 28, 2014
Love's it. Patricia Davis has a way of weaving a story together to keep you reading. This Amish love story has twists and turns that made me stay up way too late.
September 29, 2022
I. Love. Correspondence books. They're my absolute favorite. And the fact that this one was such just tickled me all the way to my toes. LETTER WRITING!!!!! My heart was *there*.
It's very 'You Got Mail' (or 'Little Shop Around the Corner', if you're more Jimmy Stewart than Tom Hanks). She's fighting for a job, he's taking the job because he's stronger and has better standing and because he's a man. She cries out, and he hears her heart... but only in writing. In real life, they clash as she has to train him for the job she's being fired from.
It was done SO well. The only complaints I have:
1) The Amish/Mennonites fled persecution from the Catholic church in Europe. There is NO WAY they would name their son 'Roman'. It didn't set with me well at all. It's like calling your child 'Hitler'. Absolutely not.
2) At the end, he starts waxing eloquent in a way he NEVER spoke, before. It came off as so fake, I could hardly stand to read the final love scenes, whilst being 'darling' and 'dearest'-ed to death. What the heck? He was a lumberyard worker. And somehow in the last six pages he morphs into Shakespeare? Um, no.
But other than that, this was SOOOOOO good. Definitely a keeper.
It's very 'You Got Mail' (or 'Little Shop Around the Corner', if you're more Jimmy Stewart than Tom Hanks). She's fighting for a job, he's taking the job because he's stronger and has better standing and because he's a man. She cries out, and he hears her heart... but only in writing. In real life, they clash as she has to train him for the job she's being fired from.
It was done SO well. The only complaints I have:
1) The Amish/Mennonites fled persecution from the Catholic church in Europe. There is NO WAY they would name their son 'Roman'. It didn't set with me well at all. It's like calling your child 'Hitler'. Absolutely not.
2) At the end, he starts waxing eloquent in a way he NEVER spoke, before. It came off as so fake, I could hardly stand to read the final love scenes, whilst being 'darling' and 'dearest'-ed to death. What the heck? He was a lumberyard worker. And somehow in the last six pages he morphs into Shakespeare? Um, no.
But other than that, this was SOOOOOO good. Definitely a keeper.
July 14, 2017
Plain Admirer was a quick read filled with characters that needed to find a place to fit in. Joann and Roman both are dealing with hurts. Joann was living with a different brother every four months and wanted to be on her own. When it looked like she could move out on her own, events happened that wounded deep. Roman was recovering from an accident that limited the use of one arm and he needed to change jobs, which resulted in Joann losing her job. Joann’s brother threw her new fishing pole into the lake the first time she used it, which caused her more pain and feeling alone. A kind fisherman reeled in her fishing pole from the lake and left a note with the pole. Joann writes a thank you note and hid her new pole from her brother. Will the letters continue for Joann to discover who was so thoughtful and caring? Will Joann happiness be restored or will she continue to suffer disappointment and disapproval from her married brothers? Patricia Davids’ stories are lighthearted filled with action, romance, faith and second chances.
May 20, 2013
È il primo libro romance ambientato in una comunità Amish che leggo e devo dire che mi è piaciuto molto. Mi ha sempre affascinato la loro concezione di vita, che è molto diversa dalla mia e in ogni aspetto, così quando ho letto la trama del libro mi sono detta: perché no?
È una storia molto bella e romantica, con due protagonisti che mi sono piaciuti molto.
L'amore è distante solo una lettera. Cosa potrebbe succedere allora a Joann Yoder, la zitella della comunità Amish? Lei è felice di essere una single. E nel frattempo lavora duramente per riuscire finalmente a comperare la casa dei suoi sogni. I problemi nascono quando viene licenziata per fare posto al nipote del suo capo, Roman Weaver. A parte i suoi bei occhi blu, Joann non lo può proprio sopportare! L'unica cosa buona nella sua vita, che la aiuta ad affrontare il momento di difficoltà sono le lettere che in segreto sta scambiando con un uomo misterioso. Ma chi le sta scrivendo queste lettere? Ed è possibile per lei innamorarsi di lui anche nella vita reale?
Joann è una ragazza molto decisa e le sue idee sono un po' differenti dal normale comportamento di qualsiasi altra donna della sua comunità. Ha uno spirito combattivo invidiabile e mi sono divertita un sacco nel leggere le sue reazioni a caldo, alle volte un po' impulsive.
Roman è un bel personaggio maschile, soprattutto per come reagisce di fronte all'incidente che lo ha colpito.
Ho amato molto le lettere che si scrivevano l'un l'altra segretamente, senza sapere chi era l'amico di penna che le avrebbe poi lette. Molto dolce e romantico.
Nella sua semplicità questa storia mi è piaciuta molto, anche per come descrive la vita degli Amish nei vari momenti della loro vita di comunità e le loro abitudini. Sembra di fare un tuffo nel passato, ma in realtà loro vivono realmente così nel 2013.
Una meraviglia assoluta!
Si ringrazia Netgalley e la Harlequin per la gentile preview.
VOTO: 4 stelle
TITOLO: Plain Admirer
AUTRICE: Patricia Davids
EDITORE: Harlequin
DATA PUBBLICAZIONE: 21 maggio 2013
This is the first book romance set in an Amish community that I read and I must say that I really liked it. I have always been fascinated by their conception of life, which is very different from mine in everything, so when I read the plot of the book, I said to myself: why not?
It's a very beautiful and romantic story, with two characters that I liked a lot.
Love Is Only A Letter AwaySo what if Joann Yoder's Amish community deems her a spinster? She's content to stay single. In the meantime, she's working hard to finally buy her dream house. So it's problematic when she's fired from her job to make room for the owner's nephew, Roman Weaver. His blue eyes aside, she simply can't stand him! Good thing she has the secret letters she's been exchanging with a mystery man to keep her going. But who is writing her letters? And could she possibly fall for him in real life, too?
Joann is a very determined girl, even if her ideas are a bit different from the normal behavior of any other woman of her community. She has a fighting spirit and I enjoyed a lot reading her reactions and her sharp tongue, a little impulsive at times.
Roman is a handsome male character, especially for how he reacts to the incident that hit him.
And I loved a lot the letters they wrote to each other in secret, without knowing who was the penpal reading the letter. Very sweet and romantic.
For its simplicity, I liked this story, even as it describes the lives of the Amish in various points of their community life and their habits. It seems to take a look in the past, but in reality their lives really so in 2013.
Amazing!
Thanks Netgalley and Harlequin for the preview.
È il primo libro romance ambientato in una comunità Amish che leggo e devo dire che mi è piaciuto molto. Mi ha sempre affascinato la loro concezione di vita, che è molto diversa dalla mia e in ogni aspetto, così quando ho letto la trama del libro mi sono detta: perché no?
È una storia molto bella e romantica, con due protagonisti che mi sono piaciuti molto.
L'amore è distante solo una lettera. Cosa potrebbe succedere allora a Joann Yoder, la zitella della comunità Amish? Lei è felice di essere una single. E nel frattempo lavora duramente per riuscire finalmente a comperare la casa dei suoi sogni. I problemi nascono quando viene licenziata per fare posto al nipote del suo capo, Roman Weaver. A parte i suoi bei occhi blu, Joann non lo può proprio sopportare! L'unica cosa buona nella sua vita, che la aiuta ad affrontare il momento di difficoltà sono le lettere che in segreto sta scambiando con un uomo misterioso. Ma chi le sta scrivendo queste lettere? Ed è possibile per lei innamorarsi di lui anche nella vita reale?
Joann è una ragazza molto decisa e le sue idee sono un po' differenti dal normale comportamento di qualsiasi altra donna della sua comunità. Ha uno spirito combattivo invidiabile e mi sono divertita un sacco nel leggere le sue reazioni a caldo, alle volte un po' impulsive.
Roman è un bel personaggio maschile, soprattutto per come reagisce di fronte all'incidente che lo ha colpito.
Ho amato molto le lettere che si scrivevano l'un l'altra segretamente, senza sapere chi era l'amico di penna che le avrebbe poi lette. Molto dolce e romantico.
Nella sua semplicità questa storia mi è piaciuta molto, anche per come descrive la vita degli Amish nei vari momenti della loro vita di comunità e le loro abitudini. Sembra di fare un tuffo nel passato, ma in realtà loro vivono realmente così nel 2013.
Una meraviglia assoluta!
Si ringrazia Netgalley e la Harlequin per la gentile preview.
È una storia molto bella e romantica, con due protagonisti che mi sono piaciuti molto.
L'amore è distante solo una lettera. Cosa potrebbe succedere allora a Joann Yoder, la zitella della comunità Amish? Lei è felice di essere una single. E nel frattempo lavora duramente per riuscire finalmente a comperare la casa dei suoi sogni. I problemi nascono quando viene licenziata per fare posto al nipote del suo capo, Roman Weaver. A parte i suoi bei occhi blu, Joann non lo può proprio sopportare! L'unica cosa buona nella sua vita, che la aiuta ad affrontare il momento di difficoltà sono le lettere che in segreto sta scambiando con un uomo misterioso. Ma chi le sta scrivendo queste lettere? Ed è possibile per lei innamorarsi di lui anche nella vita reale?
Joann è una ragazza molto decisa e le sue idee sono un po' differenti dal normale comportamento di qualsiasi altra donna della sua comunità. Ha uno spirito combattivo invidiabile e mi sono divertita un sacco nel leggere le sue reazioni a caldo, alle volte un po' impulsive.
Roman è un bel personaggio maschile, soprattutto per come reagisce di fronte all'incidente che lo ha colpito.
Ho amato molto le lettere che si scrivevano l'un l'altra segretamente, senza sapere chi era l'amico di penna che le avrebbe poi lette. Molto dolce e romantico.
Nella sua semplicità questa storia mi è piaciuta molto, anche per come descrive la vita degli Amish nei vari momenti della loro vita di comunità e le loro abitudini. Sembra di fare un tuffo nel passato, ma in realtà loro vivono realmente così nel 2013.
Una meraviglia assoluta!
Si ringrazia Netgalley e la Harlequin per la gentile preview.
VOTO: 4 stelle
TITOLO: Plain Admirer
AUTRICE: Patricia Davids
EDITORE: Harlequin
DATA PUBBLICAZIONE: 21 maggio 2013
This is the first book romance set in an Amish community that I read and I must say that I really liked it. I have always been fascinated by their conception of life, which is very different from mine in everything, so when I read the plot of the book, I said to myself: why not?
It's a very beautiful and romantic story, with two characters that I liked a lot.
Love Is Only A Letter AwaySo what if Joann Yoder's Amish community deems her a spinster? She's content to stay single. In the meantime, she's working hard to finally buy her dream house. So it's problematic when she's fired from her job to make room for the owner's nephew, Roman Weaver. His blue eyes aside, she simply can't stand him! Good thing she has the secret letters she's been exchanging with a mystery man to keep her going. But who is writing her letters? And could she possibly fall for him in real life, too?
Joann is a very determined girl, even if her ideas are a bit different from the normal behavior of any other woman of her community. She has a fighting spirit and I enjoyed a lot reading her reactions and her sharp tongue, a little impulsive at times.
Roman is a handsome male character, especially for how he reacts to the incident that hit him.
And I loved a lot the letters they wrote to each other in secret, without knowing who was the penpal reading the letter. Very sweet and romantic.
For its simplicity, I liked this story, even as it describes the lives of the Amish in various points of their community life and their habits. It seems to take a look in the past, but in reality their lives really so in 2013.
Amazing!
Thanks Netgalley and Harlequin for the preview.
È il primo libro romance ambientato in una comunità Amish che leggo e devo dire che mi è piaciuto molto. Mi ha sempre affascinato la loro concezione di vita, che è molto diversa dalla mia e in ogni aspetto, così quando ho letto la trama del libro mi sono detta: perché no?
È una storia molto bella e romantica, con due protagonisti che mi sono piaciuti molto.
L'amore è distante solo una lettera. Cosa potrebbe succedere allora a Joann Yoder, la zitella della comunità Amish? Lei è felice di essere una single. E nel frattempo lavora duramente per riuscire finalmente a comperare la casa dei suoi sogni. I problemi nascono quando viene licenziata per fare posto al nipote del suo capo, Roman Weaver. A parte i suoi bei occhi blu, Joann non lo può proprio sopportare! L'unica cosa buona nella sua vita, che la aiuta ad affrontare il momento di difficoltà sono le lettere che in segreto sta scambiando con un uomo misterioso. Ma chi le sta scrivendo queste lettere? Ed è possibile per lei innamorarsi di lui anche nella vita reale?
Joann è una ragazza molto decisa e le sue idee sono un po' differenti dal normale comportamento di qualsiasi altra donna della sua comunità. Ha uno spirito combattivo invidiabile e mi sono divertita un sacco nel leggere le sue reazioni a caldo, alle volte un po' impulsive.
Roman è un bel personaggio maschile, soprattutto per come reagisce di fronte all'incidente che lo ha colpito.
Ho amato molto le lettere che si scrivevano l'un l'altra segretamente, senza sapere chi era l'amico di penna che le avrebbe poi lette. Molto dolce e romantico.
Nella sua semplicità questa storia mi è piaciuta molto, anche per come descrive la vita degli Amish nei vari momenti della loro vita di comunità e le loro abitudini. Sembra di fare un tuffo nel passato, ma in realtà loro vivono realmente così nel 2013.
Una meraviglia assoluta!
Si ringrazia Netgalley e la Harlequin per la gentile preview.
October 31, 2019
Overall I did enjoy. This was basically and Amish spin on You've Got Mail and I thought that aspect was great.
Unfortunately I did read this during a reading slump so that might have hindered my enjoyment.
I also found the fishing parts boring but it is a big part of the book for a specific reason.
I also appreciated how the Amish in this book were taking up a collection to give to help with road maitenance. That just shows that they do play their part when it comes to helping the government because like to assume they don't.
Unfortunately I did read this during a reading slump so that might have hindered my enjoyment.
I also found the fishing parts boring but it is a big part of the book for a specific reason.
I also appreciated how the Amish in this book were taking up a collection to give to help with road maitenance. That just shows that they do play their part when it comes to helping the government because like to assume they don't.
August 11, 2021
Plain Admirer by Patricia Davids was so enjoyable. I love the exchange of letters they shared and how they helped each other through their life struggles. I think we have lost a wonderful means of communication by allowing texts and emails to replace heartfelt letters. I personally enjoy receiving a letter in the mail. I’m looking forward to reading more books in the Brides of Amish Country series.
June 17, 2022
I liked this novel about a plain, shy Amish woman and an Amish man who had lost the use of his arm in an accident. It is a story about forgiveness and trust. Both Joann and Roman had to learn to accept themselves as they were and to give each other a chance to prove their good character. Patricia Davids writes a good book.
May 18, 2025
Fun book
Joann thought she would always be an old maid. She lost her dream job and also the chance of buying her own home. The only thing she feels she has to look forward to is the secret letters she's been exchanging with the friendly fisherman. This is such a good book, I enjoyed it very much.
Joann thought she would always be an old maid. She lost her dream job and also the chance of buying her own home. The only thing she feels she has to look forward to is the secret letters she's been exchanging with the friendly fisherman. This is such a good book, I enjoyed it very much.
June 8, 2022
Loved it!
I loved this book. I only wish we would have more of the two together. Maybe an Epilogue? Nonetheless, it entertained me the whole time. I was always eager to go back to my book. You know the feeling... Well, now I will check more of this author.
I loved this book. I only wish we would have more of the two together. Maybe an Epilogue? Nonetheless, it entertained me the whole time. I was always eager to go back to my book. You know the feeling... Well, now I will check more of this author.
May 5, 2021
Actually I really like it.
June 18, 2022
Oh my I love this story! I’m not Amish but this story was so romantic and sweet. Had my whole heart and couldn’t put it down.
February 10, 2024
2nd time around
This is my second time reading this beautiful story, Levi was so right that looks fade. I just loved Joann , she is what a real woman is
This is my second time reading this beautiful story, Levi was so right that looks fade. I just loved Joann , she is what a real woman is
July 22, 2025
This book has a fun twist on the epistolary style! I really enjoyed it. The enemies to lovers trope is very well done. The characters are great, and the fishing adventures, and on and on! I'm really enjoying this series!
December 31, 2022
I enjoyed Roman and Joanne’s enemies to friends romance because of their love of fishing which brought back many wonderful childhood memories of fishing with my father from ages 2-15. The covert correspondence between Roman and Joanne helps the reader identify with both characters as they reveal their struggles and offer each other encouragement and support. The only aspect of Amish life that frustrates me is how Joanne’s older brothers decide what is best for her without asking about her wishes. The Englischer feminist in me is offended on her behalf.
March 5, 2017
This is my first Patricia Davids book, but it won't be the last! I fell in love with Joann and Roman's characters from their introductions. Their struggles were real and relatable. Their budding relationship was fun to watch. I especially loved the letter and fishing angles. Ms. Davids' story is rife with complex conflicts and three dimensional characters who you can't help but become invested in. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves enemies to lovers romances with strong conflict and a rich, complex faith element.
March 2, 2017
Joann Yoder is being let go from her job at an Amish publishing house because the owner's nephew Roman needs a job. He's only worked in a sawmill, but he's sustained a paralysed arm, and a man gets work before a woman. Joann is single at twenty-six, living with her brother's family and wishing for a home of her own. But if she can't earn well how can she be independent?
Roman frets at not being able to do a proper man's job and knows nothing about publishing. His family asked for the job as a favour and the firm, serving the old order community, is a respectable employer. He recalls Joann from school as a plain, shy bookworm, and doesn't realise his appointment is pushing her out.
We see some pitfalls of the old ways; Joann buys a new rod and reel but her brother resents that she has caught more fish than he and throws it into the lake, saying that pride is sinful. The girl is unable to stand up for herself or get a mortgage. On the other hand, she has good women friends, is entitled to family support and gets a bookstore clerk's job. The magazine is printed old-style, with moveable type, and the typesetter explains that he is minding his p's and q's. One staffer is an older 'Englisch' man who left another press when they installed computers. Englisch printing tasks are accepted with suitable content, and Amish cookbooks are very popular with tourists, while the community contributes to state road upkeep. Amusingly Joann and Roman begin a correspondence over fishing, without knowing the other's identity, as in 'The Shop Around The Corner'.
Patricia Davids' book is very likeable, from her depiction of the Amish to the fine details of occupations, while tensions rise when the Englisch man who caused Roman's accident is jailed and retaliation strikes occur. PLAIN ADMIRER is an involving read from start to finish and a gentle romance.
Roman frets at not being able to do a proper man's job and knows nothing about publishing. His family asked for the job as a favour and the firm, serving the old order community, is a respectable employer. He recalls Joann from school as a plain, shy bookworm, and doesn't realise his appointment is pushing her out.
We see some pitfalls of the old ways; Joann buys a new rod and reel but her brother resents that she has caught more fish than he and throws it into the lake, saying that pride is sinful. The girl is unable to stand up for herself or get a mortgage. On the other hand, she has good women friends, is entitled to family support and gets a bookstore clerk's job. The magazine is printed old-style, with moveable type, and the typesetter explains that he is minding his p's and q's. One staffer is an older 'Englisch' man who left another press when they installed computers. Englisch printing tasks are accepted with suitable content, and Amish cookbooks are very popular with tourists, while the community contributes to state road upkeep. Amusingly Joann and Roman begin a correspondence over fishing, without knowing the other's identity, as in 'The Shop Around The Corner'.
Patricia Davids' book is very likeable, from her depiction of the Amish to the fine details of occupations, while tensions rise when the Englisch man who caused Roman's accident is jailed and retaliation strikes occur. PLAIN ADMIRER is an involving read from start to finish and a gentle romance.
May 8, 2013
Since the death of her parents, Joann has accepted her life as the family spinster. Working at a local print shop, she hopes to save enough money to purchase her own home. But when the business owner decides to help his injured nephew, Joann not only loses her job, but is asked to teach her successor how to fill her position. She finds solace in her secret pen pal relationship with an anonymous man who leaves letters at her favorite fishing spot. Joann must decide whether to meet this man and take a chance on love.
Plain Admirer is a light Christian fiction romance featuring the Amish. Setting the story in a print shop is a nice touch, as most Amish novels seem to portray them only as farmers and quilters. Beyond that, it is your typical Christian romance with the Amish twist. Enjoyable, clean, nothing unusual.
4 stars
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the NetGalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Plain Admirer is a light Christian fiction romance featuring the Amish. Setting the story in a print shop is a nice touch, as most Amish novels seem to portray them only as farmers and quilters. Beyond that, it is your typical Christian romance with the Amish twist. Enjoyable, clean, nothing unusual.
4 stars
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the NetGalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
May 31, 2015
I always enjoy reading books by Patricia Davids, got this one from library and read quickly as most of the amish stories do.
This author told the story of Roman and how after an accident which left his arm and shoulder badly torn, he stayed to himself and was dissapointed he could not do as much at his father's sawmill.
An uncle offered him a job at printing office where he displaced a young woman that desperately wanted to keep the job she loved and buy a home for herself so she would not have to remain with her brothers and be dependent on them.
One brother threw her really nice rod into the lake telling her she was too proud of it. Roman caught the rod on his fishing trip and wanted the owner to have it so left a note with it.
JoAnn was so excited when she found the rod but knew she could not take it home so left it secure in an old hollow log near the lake. She left a note for the person that caught it and a letter writing began between two people who both had difficulties in their lives.
Do you think this was something she should have been doing as an amish young woman?
The mystery of not knowing who was writing and the sharing that seemed to help both of them seemed to make it right somehow.
This author told the story of Roman and how after an accident which left his arm and shoulder badly torn, he stayed to himself and was dissapointed he could not do as much at his father's sawmill.
An uncle offered him a job at printing office where he displaced a young woman that desperately wanted to keep the job she loved and buy a home for herself so she would not have to remain with her brothers and be dependent on them.
One brother threw her really nice rod into the lake telling her she was too proud of it. Roman caught the rod on his fishing trip and wanted the owner to have it so left a note with it.
JoAnn was so excited when she found the rod but knew she could not take it home so left it secure in an old hollow log near the lake. She left a note for the person that caught it and a letter writing began between two people who both had difficulties in their lives.
Do you think this was something she should have been doing as an amish young woman?
The mystery of not knowing who was writing and the sharing that seemed to help both of them seemed to make it right somehow.
May 10, 2013
spent time at each of the homes. So, as she cycled between her brothers' homes, Joann dreamed her own dreams: home ownership and fishing. She is content with staying single as long as she has her job at the Amish publisher and her new fishing pole. To top it off, she feels inferior to the other unmarried women; she describes herself as plain. Yet, she is far from it!
Patricia Davids has written a wonderful Amish story which gives the reader an insight into their lives. The Amish feel family is a priority and look after the older generation as well as unmarried sisters. From a modern perspective, I believe Joann should have had more of a say about the direction of her life. I enjoy books which stretch my perceptions of other cultures, religions, etc. In a way, I am jealous of the Amish's simple life. How many times do we desire to get completely unplugged to simplify our lives?
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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I received a complimentary e-copy of Plain Admirer from NetGalley and Love Inspired for my honest review.
Patricia Davids has written a wonderful Amish story which gives the reader an insight into their lives. The Amish feel family is a priority and look after the older generation as well as unmarried sisters. From a modern perspective, I believe Joann should have had more of a say about the direction of her life. I enjoy books which stretch my perceptions of other cultures, religions, etc. In a way, I am jealous of the Amish's simple life. How many times do we desire to get completely unplugged to simplify our lives?
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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I received a complimentary e-copy of Plain Admirer from NetGalley and Love Inspired for my honest review.
June 14, 2013
Joann lives between the homes of her three brothers, who have been looking out for her since her parents died. She is also very smart, industrious, and loves to fish. Working for a local printer, she learns she is about to lose her job to her boss' injured nephew and has to train him to take over her position. Roman used to work for his family sawmill, but his damaged shoulder and arm prevent that from happening, so he takes his uncle up on his offer. Joann and Roman don't know they share a love of fishing, and the loss of her new pole (thrown into the lake by her brother) and its subsequent find by "A Friendly Fisherman" leads to an exchange of letters that allow them to learn more about each other.
Another very sweet story by Ms Davids. I really enjoyed Joann's character -- intelligent, capable, yet sadly aware of her plain looks. Roman was a strong character, dealing with his injury, change in occupation, and a variety of events that seem geared to show his talents and smarts. Definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.
Another very sweet story by Ms Davids. I really enjoyed Joann's character -- intelligent, capable, yet sadly aware of her plain looks. Roman was a strong character, dealing with his injury, change in occupation, and a variety of events that seem geared to show his talents and smarts. Definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.
June 4, 2013
In Plain Admirer by Patricia Davids, Joann Yoder knows that she can only hope to save herself from any more pain. As an Amish woman she must do as their religion tells her, but after her the death of her parents and being parceled around every four months between her three brothers’ homes she is tired of not having a home of her own. They decide what is best for her and do not even ask her opinion, and of course they do not appreciate that she is a smart woman who likes to read and study. But her dreams are about to be cut short when she is fired from her well paying job at the newspaper and asked to return to helping part time in the bookstore and cleaning. All so the boss’s nephew can have her job which she must also train him how to do for two weeks. Read More...
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