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The protective one / Shelley Shepard Gray.

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"Shelley Shepard Gray weaves a moving and unforgettable exploration of love and friendship. The tragic and untimely death of an old friend has made Elizabeth Anne rethink not only her priorities but her courtship with David, her longtime neighbor and suitor. Though he's Mennonite like herself and has her parents' approval, she feels that a spark is missing. Desperate for a change, she breaks things off -- wondering if, perhaps, she's the one who's missing a spark. When her family becomes upset with her decision, E.A. turns to her friends for support. One of them is Will, a man with a good heart who has always been there for her. As the two bond over their shared struggle to navigate a future that everyone else seems to have figured out, they are surprised to realize that they have feelings for each other. But E.A.'s world takes a sudden turn when she realizes that she's not the only one struggling -- Marta, one of her sewing students, is in desperate need of protection. With the aid of Will and several other friends, Elizabeth Anne begins a journey that is more difficult and rewarding than she could have ever imagined ... one that ultimately enables her to find everything she's been searching for. In this latest installment in the Walnut Creek series ... Shelley Shepard Gray pens a powerful and poignant tale of friendship, courage, and love."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781982133825
  • ISBN: 1982133821
  • ISBN: 9781982100919
  • ISBN: 1982100915
  • Physical Description: 282 pages ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Gallery Books, 2020.
Subject: Mennonites > Fiction.
Friendship > Fiction.
Sewing > Fiction.
Amish > Fiction.
Genre: Religious fiction.
Romance fiction.

Available copies

  • 54 of 56 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Cass County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 56 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Cass County Library-Drexel F GRA 2020 (Text) 0002205566462 Adult Fiction Available -

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The Protective One

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Shepard Gray continues her Amish Walnut Creek series (after A Precious Gift) with this slow-burning, enjoyable romance. Elizabeth "E.A." Anne and Will are both members of "The Eight," a group of lifelong friends now in their mid-20s, but they are the last two of the group without partners or clear direction for their lives. E.A. gives sewing lessons and Will works in a trailer factory; both are looking for something more meaningful. E.A. boots potential suitor David--who, by all measures, seems perfect for her--after she recognizes that David, despite his dedication and Mennonite upbringing, is not what she is looking for in a life partner. Then, after the death of a close mutual friend, E.A. and Will reconnect and she begins to see him in a new light. As their friendship deepens, E.A. is struck with a new challenge after she discovers one of her students, Marta, is in an abusive marriage. While Marta struggles to leave her relationship, E.A. and Will find safety and security in theirs. Embedded in this quaint story is a poignant message about the importance of community, compassion, and doing what's right rather than what's easy. The author's fans and newcomers alike will enjoy this appealing tale. (Jan.)


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