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Rachel's Secret (The Riverhaven Years, Book 1) | 
| Author: B. J. Hoff
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Category: Book
List Price: $13.99
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 6849
Media: Paperback
Pages: 272
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0736924183
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780736924184
ASIN: 0736924183
Publication Date: October 1, 2008
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Product Description
Bestselling author BJ Hoff promises to delight her many faithful readers with her compelling new series, The Riverhaven Years. With the first book, Rachel’s Secret, Hoff introduces a new community of unforgettable characters and adds the elements readers have come to expect from her novels: a tender love story, the faith journeys of people we grow to know and love, and enough suspense to keep the pages turning quickly. When the wounded Irish American riverboat captain, Jeremiah Gant, bursts into the rural Amish setting of Riverhaven, he brings chaos and conflict to the community―especially for young widow, Rachel Brenneman. The unwelcome “outsider” needs a safe place to recuperate before continuing his secret role as an Underground Railroad conductor. Neither he nor Rachel is prepared for the forbidden love that threatens to endanger a man’s mission, a woman’s heart, and a way of life for an entire people.
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What a Beautiful Story! November 26, 2008
KTeacher452 (The Midwest)
I have honestly never really read a book about the Amish before, but this story was fascinating! I was hooked on this story right from the start, and it taught me a lot about the culture. I read it in 3-4 days time - a record for me, and I just hated to put it down! I loved the way the characters came alive, and can't wait to see what is going to happen next! September is so far away - what will we do until then??!!
Wonderful historical Amish fiction! November 21, 2008
Jill E. Smith (Southeastern Lower, MI United States)
Author B.J. Hoff has written another wonderful historical novel, this time set in Amish country. I love the way the author creates impossible situations bringing together Amish women with outsiders. To have any type of relationship, especially one that might lead to more than friendship, goes against everything Rachel's faith requires, even demands. When all is said and done, will Rachel follow her faith or follow her heart?
Author B.J. Hoff is a master storyteller and her characters live long after the book is closed. I can't wait to read book two!
 A page turner... November 18, 2008
Debra Gaynor (Hawesville, KY USA)
Written by: BJ Hoff
Published by: Harvest House
Reviewed by: Stephanie Rollins with[...] 11/2008
ISBN: 978-0-7369-2418-4
"A Page-turner" 4 stars
Rachel is a very young widow. She refuses to live with her family; she wants to live on her own. Then, there is a knock on the door late one night. Her life was forever changed.
Both Rachel and her mother fall in love with English men. Will they leave the faith for these men or will they forever long for them?
Another thread in this book is the trials and tribulations of the underground railroad. Who is helping these runaway slaves? Surely, it is not the Amish.
The only reason I did not give this book a "5" is that it needs editing. I realize that it is somewhat acceptable to start sentences with conjunctions in the midst of dialogue, but it should never been done otherwise. Overlook that and read this wonderful Amish book that rivals Cindy Woodsmall's wonderful stories.
Now this is a beautiful story..... November 10, 2008
Katherine R. Williams
Had things to do, when I received this book, and knew if I started it, NOTHING WOULD GET DONE... After I started it, nothing did!!! It has wonderful characters and an absorbing plot. Love them all. Great glimpes into the workings of Amish life. It was a delight to read. Kept looking at the pages to read, did not want it to end. Also, loved the "DISCUSSION QUESTIONS" in the back. Food for thought!!!
Do we really have to wait B.J. until Sept 2009??? :(
Katherine Mary
Rachel's Secret November 8, 2008
Barbara D. Chapin
This item was received in a timely fashion. Would do business again with this seller.
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