A Sister's Wish - (Charmed Amish Life) by Shelley Shepard Gray (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In New York Times Bestselling Author Shelley Shepard Gray's next book of her Charmed Amish Life series, a young woman finds herself falling for an Amish man from the wrong side of the tracks

Amelia Kinsinger may seem like the perfect Amish woman, but she is harboring a secret: she's in love with bad boy Simon Hochstetler.

Life hasn't been kind to Simon. He ran away from an abusive home and landed in prison. Now back in Charm, he's determined to put his wild past behind him.

But Amelia is off limits. Everyone thinks she's too good for him, most of all her older brother--who happens to be Simon's best friend. When a chain of events forces them to face their past mistakes, all their secrets are revealed. Now Simon must dare to trust Amelia, and she must show him that he already is everything she ever wished he could be.

From the Back Cover

In New York Times Bestselling Author Shelley Shepard Gray's next book in her Charmed Amish Life series, a young woman finds herself falling for an Amish man from the wrong side of the tracks

Amelia Kinsinger may seem like the perfect Amish woman, but she is harboring a secret: she's in love with bad boy Simon Hochstetler.

Life hasn't been kind to Simon. He ran away from an abusive home and landed in prison. Now back in Charm, he's determined to put his wild past behind him.

But Amelia is off limits. Everyone thinks she's too good for him, most of all her older brother--who happens to be Simon's best friend. When a chain of events forces them to face their past mistakes, all their secrets are revealed. Now Simon must dare to trust Amelia, and she must show him that he already is everything she ever wished he could be.

Review Quotes

"One of those books you will not be able to put down... Fans of Shelley Shepard Gray will find this to be one of her finest books ever, and she has written some great novels! - HarlequinJunkie.com
"The Promise of Palm Grove" is stunning from the first page. Shelley Shepard Gray writes with heart and a deep understanding of the plain community. - Vannetta Chapman, author of Murder Simply Brewed
Praise for A Wedding at the Orange Blossom Inn: "The writing is so beautifully descriptive that it is easy to visualize every scene, and the story unfolds at a realistic pace." - Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 1/2 stars, Praise for A WEDDING AT THE ORANGE BLOSSOM INN
Praise for: Hopeful: "A beautiful story of faith, hope, and second chances. Her characters are so real that they feel like old friends. Once you open the book, you won't put it down until you've reached the last page." - Amy Clipston, bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series Amy Clipston, bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series Amy Clipston, bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series
Praise for: Hopeful "A beautiful story of faith, hope, and second chances. Her characters are so real that they feel like old friends. Once you open the book, you won't put it down until you've reached the last page." - Amy Clipston, bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series Amy Clipston, bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series Amy Clipston, bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series
Praise for The Promise of Palm Grove: "Shelley is one of my favorites. An engaging, heartfelt story with characters who are easy to love. Sweet, heartwarming and wonderful. I savored every word."-New York Times bestselling author Jillian Hart - Jillian Hart, New York Times bestselling author
Praise for The Promise of Palm Grove: "Shelley is one of my favorites. An engaging, heartfelt story with characters who are easy to love. Sweet, heartwarming and wonderful. I savored every word." - New York Times bestselling author Jillian Hart
The final book of the Return to Sugarcreek series has romance and secrets with sweet, lovable characters who will do what they must for their family...Gray's books are a treat to read; her research on the Amish is incredible. She gives the culture the respect it deserves. - Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 stars
The beloved author of numerous Amish novels offers a sweet Christmas romance that has been written with exquisite skill. Readers of Amy Clipston, Marta Perry, and Beth Wiseman will certainly get caught up in the excitement of this story. - Library Journal
Shelley Shepherd Gray has written a charming story that is sure to please fans of Amish fiction. A delightful start to a new series! - Kathleen Fuller, New York Times bestselling author of A Man of His Word
Shelley Shepard Gray brings readers into the Amish world with style and grace. - Romantic Times BOOKclub - 4 stars
Shelley is one of my favorites. An engaging, heartfelt story with characters who are easy to love. Sweet, heartwarming and wonderful. I savored every word. - New York Times bestselling author Jillian Hart
Vibrant descriptions and details bring the plot to life in this heartwarming tale of new beginnings and renewal. - Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 1/2 stars
This contemporary Amish series-starter has something for everyone, including well-thought-out characters who hold their feelings close to protect their hearts. Gray writes about Amish life with charm and respect; she gives readers a glimpse into the simple way of life the Amish have embraced for generations. - Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 stars, praise for HOPEFUL
Praise for The Proposal at Siesta Key: "There are some words of wisdom in Gray's latest, such as the importance of embracing and cherishing each moment and the fact that "Sometimes the hardest path to take is the only path worth walking on." - Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 1/2 stars
The perfect way to spend the afternoon. You will laugh, maybe shed some tears, be swept up in a growing romance, but most of all you will be fascinated with one very sweet Amish girl. - Fresh Fiction, praise for A WISH ON GARDENIA STREET