Clover Ridge Series 1 - John Paul in Love

Rachael Miller has decided: It's time she becomes an independent Amish woman. A widow with two young daughters, she has been passed over three times for a second marriage. Now it's time for a new plan. That's why she's starting her own goose farm. But it's almost more than one person can handle. From loading the heavy bags of feed into her buggy, securing shelter for the fowls, and creating a sustainable water source, she has to turn to others for help. Namely, John Paul Fisher. John Paul is finally ready to join the Amish church and settle down. He knows that he's enjoyed his rumspringa far longer than most, but all that is behind him now. Too bad long-time girlfriend Bethany Weaver got tired of waiting and married someone else. Now John Paul is doing all he can to save face in the tiny community of Clover Ridge. Like not joining the church so he doesn't look desperate and coming to the aid of the young widow, Rachael Miller. The work on her growing geese farm is keeping him too busy to think about all that he's lost. Plus the pretty woman and her sweet daughters make for a fine distraction. Rachael might be a young widow, but she's too old to be hanging around with John Paul. After all, he's almost fifteen years younger than she is! But suddenly he is always near, always helpful. He's not at all like the rumor mill has made him out. He's kind and caring, God-fearing and dependable. Rachael's defenses against him crumble under the force of his charming dimples. Despite everything—the difference in their ages, the fact that he hasn't joined the church, and his roguish reputation—she falls in love with him. They share a forbidden kiss that unfortunately has a witness. The sensational news comes out at the end-of-school-year picnic and quickly burns through their…