Amish Challenge Series by June Bryan Belfie

Martha Troyer finds herself in a quandary as she is sought after by two eligible young Amish men. While Daniel Beiler lives locally and would be a wise choice for marriage, she finds him serious-minded. Paul Yoder, however, is a good conversationalist and fun, as well as attractive, but it is a two-hour car ride to his community and he might expect to settle there, after marriage... moreMartha Troyer finds herself in a quandary as she is sought after by two eligible young Amish men. While Daniel Beiler lives locally and would be a wise choice for marriage, she finds him serious-minded. Paul Yoder, however, is a good conversationalist and fun, as well as attractive, but it is a two-hour car ride to his community and he might expect to settle there, after marriage. Being an only child, Martha’s parents push for her to marry a man from their district so they could remain close and be part of her future family. Martha wonders if it was God’s will she met Paul while helping a family member, who had five young children. Deborah had needed assistance when her latest babies were born. She was overwhelmed by her responsibilities, made worse by a lazy husband. After returning to her home with her parents in Paradise, a confrontation takes place between the two young suitors, which causes a rift in Martha’s family. Perhaps it is time to leave the safety of her Amish community and consider alternatives to her future. She is after all, unbaptized. If changes are to be made, now is the time to make them. less

Martha Troyer leaves her comfortable Amish family to try her wings before settling down and becoming baptized. After a family secret is divulged, there is distrust between Martha and her parents. The strain leads her to a decision to move away temporarily—if not permanently. She and a close friend, Naomi Shoemaker, who is seriously considering ‘jumping the fence,’ share an apartment close to an hour’s drive from their homes... moreMartha Troyer leaves her comfortable Amish family to try her wings before settling down and becoming baptized. After a family secret is divulged, there is distrust between Martha and her parents. The strain leads her to a decision to move away temporarily—if not permanently. She and a close friend, Naomi Shoemaker, who is seriously considering ‘jumping the fence,’ share an apartment close to an hour’s drive from their homes. The girls each find jobs, which allow them to be financially independent. It’s a time of reflection. Martha finds herself falling in love with one of her young beaus, but a serious health issue turns all her plans upside down. How will this news affect her future plans? Will Martha and her parents reconcile their differences? less

This is an exciting time for the Troyer family. A wedding to plan and special people to meet. Not all is joyful, however. Martha’s mother continues to battle her illness and comes to a major crossroad in her treatment plan. Then an unexpected accident takes place, which has major implications for Martha’s future... moreThis is an exciting time for the Troyer family. A wedding to plan and special people to meet. Not all is joyful, however. Martha’s mother continues to battle her illness and comes to a major crossroad in her treatment plan. Then an unexpected accident takes place, which has major implications for Martha’s future. How will her faith stand against the trials that face her? A major decision had been reached about the location of Martha’s future home, which would affect every member of her family, but in the flick of an eye, this too may change. Then a trip to New York City changes Rose’s life completely. Can the past be forgiven? less