The Story of Love (The Amish Bookstore Novels Book 2)

They come from different backgrounds . . . But are they destined to write a new chapter together? With little left to tie her to her home state of Texas and yearning for a slower life, Yvonne Wilson jumps at the chance to shake things up with a move to Montgomery, Indiana. A dream job awaits her—managing an Amish bookstore for her good friends Jake and Eva. Besides the slow-paced setting and the comfort of beloved books, Yvonne hopes the change will help distract her from the emptiness she feels after the death of her fiancé. No longer a part of the Amish community but still a resident of Montgomery, Abraham Byler finds himself in over his head with his job as a police officer combined with a new but fast-moving relationship with the wealthy and aggressive New York native Brianna Stone. When Abraham realizes that his old crush Yvonne is back in town, he's not just in over his head—he suddenly finds himself head over heels for Yvonne—and in hot water with Brianna. When the violence of police work comes up against his pacifist upbringing, Abraham is forced to question his original decision to leave the Amish faith for his career. Meanwhile, Yvonne is asking her own questions about why she feels such a deep peace in Montgomery—and how much that feeling has to do with Abraham and how much has to do with the workings of her own heart. "This compelling unpredictable romance between two strong characters with complicated lives plays out beautifully, one unexpected turn after another." —Patricia Davids, USA TODAY bestselling author of Amish romance Sweet contemporary Amish romance Book 1: The Bookseller's Promise; Book 2: The Story of Love; Book 3: Hopefully Ever After Book length: 80,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs When Yvonne Wilson's Amish Friends, Jake And Eva Lantz, Offer Her An Opportunity To Run Their Bookstore In Montgomery, Indiana, Yvonne Jumps On The Opportunity For A Change Of Scenery. She Leaves Her Home In Texas To Take On Her New Job As Manager Of The Bookstore. A Spark Is Rekindled Unexpectedly When The Move Brings Her Back Into Contact With Abraham Byler. But Abraham Is Now Dating A Woman Named Brianna, And The Last Thing Yvonne Wants Is To Interfere In Their Relationship. Abraham Grew Up Amish, But He Chose Not To Be Baptized, Eventually Entering A Career As A Sheriff In The Hopes Of Bringing Justice To His Community. But When A High-stakes Situation On The Job Arises, He Begins To Question His Decisions And Contemplate A Return To His Amish Roots. Meanwhile, He Finds Himself Drawn To Yvonne--casting Doubt On His Current Relationship With Brianna. Brianna Herself Is Keeping Secrets . . . And Some Of Those Secrets Might Be Dangerous. As Tensions Rise, Both Yvonne And Abraham Will Have To Choose The Best Path For Themselves--even If It Puts Their Romance At Risk. Yvonne Wilson is eager to leave her Texas home behind for a dream job as a book store manager in Montgomery, Indiana. Abraham Byler is no lover part of the Amish community, but still a resident of Montgomery. Now on the police force, Abraham must reckon with his pacifist upbringing when his job turns violent. He must also deal with his relationship with the wealthy and aggressive Brianna when his old crush, Yvonne, is back in town "In the second novel of Beth Wiseman's new Amish Bookstore series, wounds from the past must be healed to make way for a promising future"-- Provided by publisher