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A Man of His Word
A Man of His Word
A Man of His Word
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A Man of His Word

Written by Kathleen Fuller

Narrated by Callie Beaulieu

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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In just a few short months, Moriah Miller's perfect life unravels. Newly wed and newly pregnant, Moriah is abandoned by her husband, Levi. He's left her, his family, and their faith without a backward glance. The community, stunned, rushes to the young woman's aid.

But there is someone who feels more than just sympathy for Moriah. Gabriel Miller-Levi's twin-longs for an intimate commitment that might someday bind them to one another. Convinced of the impossibility of his dream, Gabriel settles for a mere friendship with the woman he loves.

Moriah bravely goes on with her life, adjusting to her new role in their tight-knit Amish community and preparing for the birth of her child. She is unaware that her brief marriage-once idealized as the happiest time of her life-may have been merely a shadow of the kind of love God has created for her. A love that can mend the soul, renew her heart, and give her a future filled with hope . . . if she'll only let it.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateDec 5, 2017
ISBN9781541489448
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Kathleen Fuller

With over two million copies sold, Kathleen Fuller is the USA TODAY bestselling author of several bestselling novels, including the Hearts of Middlefield novels, the Middlefield Family novels, the Amish of Birch Creek series, and the Amish Letters series as well as a middle-grade Amish series, the Mysteries of Middlefield. Visit her online at KathleenFuller.com; Instagram: @kf_booksandhooks; Facebook: @WriterKathleenFuller; Twitter: @TheKatJam.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This story told of love, compassion, undeserved forgiveness and hope.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Newly married and pregnant, Moriah Miller seems to have it all. But her world is shattered when Levi, her husband, leaves her and their Amish faith behind. Because she is Amish, Moriah can never divorce and faces a lifetime of being a single mother and unable to marry again. Levi's twin brother Gabriel is more than willing to help Moriah, even if it means hiding his own love for her. In the meantime, Moriah's brother Tobias has his own relationship problems - his friendly feelings towards Rachel are turning into something deeper but he may be too late as she seems to be in love with someone else. Will this brother and sister find love?"A Man of His Word" is a nicely done novel in the growing trend of romance novels set in the Amish community. Setting the romance among the Amish means the story is very sweet with no sex and little, if any, kissing, yet there is a lot of love and romance in the book. The Amish community is a close knit one and author Kathleen Fuller does an excellent job of showing that closeness as the Amish rally around Moriah when Levi leaves her. There are actually two romances in the book: the Moriah/Levi/Gabriel triangle which is the main romance and the Tobias/Rachel romance (also a love triangle) which is the secondary romance. Both romances are well done with well written characters and readers will sympathize with Moriah as she struggles with her husband's defection while dealing with her pregnancy and ache with Gabriel and his forbidden love for Moriah. However, while their story is a good one, it is also contrived at times as Fuller works hard to deliver a (relatively) happy ending. I much preferred the Tobias/Rachel romance which often made me smile as the two of them gradually realize their feelings for each other are changing. Their romance is very fresh and sweet."A Man of His Word" is an enjoyable sweet romance novel.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    To be honest, I wasn't really a big fan of this story. Even though the story wasn't very preachy about the Amish way of life, I felt that the characters were a bit bland. I'm never a fan of stories where siblings are in love with the same person. I know it happens in real life, but I just always wish people talked about it instead of keeping it inside. Also in this case, the siblings happened to be twins who looked alike, therefore making it seem like one was just being replaced by the other. I also felt that the whole situation involving Levi's departure seemed very unrealistic, very dramatic and very stereotyped. I just didn't buy his story at all. Moriah is not a strong female lead at all. I can understand a person that is on the quiet or meek side, but she just came across as a pushover. Her future of a relationship with Gabe is obvious from the beginning. I just felt that I knew that everything was going to happen eventually and I was just waiting for the magic incident to make it all come true to happen.The other part that kinda bugged me a bit was there is a whole other side story in this book that gets absolutely no mention in the description of the book. Therefore when I started reading the second story, which doesn't have much connection to the main story, I was a bit confused as to who these people were and why they were getting any mention at all.I like Amish stories that showcase the culture as opposed to preaching about the way of life. However, I didn't feel as if this story gave either. The characters just seemed very cardboard and not developed at all. The story as a whole isn't very strong either. I can see potential in the author's writing and I hope that by the next book it will be better. I just didn't see this book as a strong book in terms of story or faith.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I received this book as part of the Thomas Nelson book review bloggers program. A Man of His Word is set in an Amish community and begins with preparations for the marriage of Moriah Bayler to Levi. Levi has a twin brother Gabriel who is secretly in love with her as well. A marriage that begins in hope and excitement for Moriah ends with her abandoned and pregnant in a community where marriage is literally till death do us part. There is also a side romance involving Moriah's brother.Most of the characters were rather clueless about relationships which was rather frustrating at times and of course the end was predictable, but that is standard for romance novels and part of the fun is seeing how they finally get their happy ending. One thing I thought the author did really well was capturing the despair, sadness, shame and resignation of Moriah in dealing with her plight in the middle section of the book. It was also nice to get a little insight into the different culture of the Amish.This is an easy, light read, great for when you just want to escape into a book for a relaxing afternoon.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Another wonderful Amish novel to add to my quickly growing list of great books to read. Kathleen Fuller isn't quite a new-to-me author. I've read one other book by her and that was in the An Amish Christmas novella and her book was A Miracle for Miriam. That one was an absolutely wonderful story. So, when I won a book from Lena Nelson Dooley's blog, A Christian Writer's World~~Characters Who Grip Your Heart, I was tickled to learn that it was one by Kathleen Fuller. This book is the start to Kathleen's series, Hearts of Middlefield, and such a fantastic start it was! This particular book is full of heartache, romance, friendship, family and learning to trust in God. Kathleen adds humor from the start to even out the heartache in the story, making this one unforgettable story. I loved how she added some Amish words in the midst of the conversations.....there's an index in the front of the book that tells what each word means. Moriah was a loving character but the one that tugged at my heart the most was sweet Gabriel. He was Moriah's brother-in-law, Levi's twin, and has loved her from a far for a long time. I just felt the need to pray for him through out the book as he really found a place in my heart. All in all, I HIGHLY recommend this book to Christian fiction lovers, and of course, to ALL Amish lovers. This book will transport you right to Middlecreek to the Plain community and you will love the feeling of home you get when you read this story...I know I did! It's a 5 star book that you don't want to miss and I am anxious to read book 2 in this series, An Honest Love.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Mariah and Levi Miller seem to be a perfect couple. But since Levi took a job working at a nearby ranch, things have not been the same. After being married only a short time, Levi leaves his pregnant wife and moves to the ranch. The English life and the rancher's daughter have captured his heart.Levi's twin brother, Gabriel has been in love with Moriah for a long time, though no one knows except Gabriel...and Levi. It seems as if Levi made it a point to have Moriah fall in love with him just to spite his brother.Moriah knows that she can never marry again since the Amish do not believe in divorce and the pain of Levi's betrayal is too great. But God has plans for Moriah, Gabriel, and Levi. Can they see beyond the present and into the future God has planned for them?Kathleen Fuller has filled the pages of this book with love. I felt as if I were in Middlefield and living life right along with the characters.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Moriah has just married Levi Miller and thinks life could not be better. She lives in her husband's family home, with Levi's father and his twin brother Gabriel in the "dawdi haus" next door. But within a few short months Moriah begins to question Levi's lack of interest in her. Then one day she finds herself abandoned by Levi with just a short note telling her he is leaving the faith and her. What Moriah doesn't know is that the twin brother, Gabe, has always loved her and his heart is broken and angry when he sees what his brother has done to Moriah. But in the Amish faith Moriah must remain a married woman, with no divorce being possible, and a baby on the way.This story was handled well. The emotions of Gabe for his brother's wife was a difficult subject to deal with but the author handled the situation very well. Gabe was a very noble and considerate person and took care of Moriah the best he could without conveying his true feelings. Moriah had alot to handle in her young life, but she never became bitter, but always held out hope and forgiveness. I look forward to reading book two in this series.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A Man of His Word by Kathleen Fuller"A Man of His Word" by Kathleen Fuller is "wunderbaar, wunderbaar." Wunderbaar translates from Dutch to English. It means wonderful. Because of this book I most definitely will look for all of Kathleen Fuller's books. With all of their struggles I enjoyed spending days with the families who live in Middlefield, Ohio. By the way, Middlefield, Ohio is a real Amish community. The author gives a detailed view of the setting, the community, in "A note from the author."Throughout the book Kathleen Fuller strives not to leave out any details about this fictional family in Middlefield, Ohio. To make reading easy the author also includes a Dutch glossary at the beginning of the book. This is very helpful. However, Kathleen Fuller writes so clearly and simply I rarely needed to use the glossary. Still, I felt secure with it there in the front of my book.I think of this as two love stories going on in the same neighborhood. Only Taylor Johnston and her family are not Amish. Therefore, they don't live in the Amish community. Still, it is easy to touch base with the Yankees if a person has a need or desire. One story is about twin brothers, Gabriel and Levi. The woman involved in this love story is named Moriah. The other story involves Rachel, Tobias and Christian. Each love story is totally gripping. Each person's struggles are significant and helped me to see the many ways God works in our lives. Each story made me take a new look at a forgiving heart.I also realized, again, the importance of God's Word, in this case, the Psalms. When times become overwhelmingly sorrowful and tough, the book of Psalms is used. I also realized there is always a clear escape for us made by God in any situation. I won't forget the physical pain suffered by John, the father of Rachel, Tobias and Christian.There is one brother in one family I wanted to know more about. This is Aaron. Aaron has lived like a sheep gone astray. His life led him to prison. In "A Man of His Word," his story and past is touched on. I had the feeling Kathleen Fuller wasn't finished with introducing us to this character. Aaron's life is a story too.Anyway, along the way, the smell of good Dutch baking followed me. I will always remember the apple cake. I could literally smell the cinnamon faraway in my home. I could feel and see the colors of the fabric bought in a store for a baby's blanket. Kathleen Fuller's descriptions of food, buggies, whatever is precise."A Man of His Word" by Kathleen Fuller doesn't make the Amish people come across as perfect angels either. She makes all of the characters like ordinary people with jealous hearts, indecisive spirits, anger, etc. However, the Amish use their flaws constructively. These imperfections show how far they are from having a heart of God. Being a Godly example is important to the Amish. Treating their neighbor with love is their gift to people at home and away from home. So, the Amish are very quick to feel sorry for mistakes. It is their immediate goal to change their wrong direction and walk the right spiritual path.Kathleen Fuller is a gifted author. I hope she continues to write more and more books. "A Man of His Word" is exciting, filled with drama. I am so glad this book came my way.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A Man of His Word pulled me into the world of the Amish and the author's writing style kept me there. I am not a huge fan of Amish fiction, but I'd have to say that this book was one of the best Amish novels that I've read to date. The characters were likeable and believable. There were also two love stories occuring at the same time, which really kept the pace moving along. While devoid of physical passion, the emotional pull between these two love interests was intense and compelling. The spiritual lessons they learned were practical. My heart especially went out to Gabriel. He was an amazing hero.Truthfulness is a strong thread woven into this story. The author shows how sometimes keeping things from people to "protect" them ultimately hurts them more. Also seeking God's will for each circumstance is critical to our ultimate peace. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This was a wonderful love story. This was the story set in a simple Amish town. Moriah Byler had grown up with twins Gabriel and Levi Miller. Competetive all of their life, it is Levi that has won Moriah's heart. Unfortunately one month after their wedding, Moriah is pregnant with their first child and Levi is working outside of their small Amish Town. He has found another woman and decides to leave his wife and his Amish ways. In steps Gabriel to try to fix the situation. He tries to bring his brother back for Moriah's sake, because he himself has loved her since they were children. This is also a story of redemption and forgiveness. Like the prodigal son, Levi has decided to return to his wife and his church when he is involved in an accident. He dies leaving Moriah a widow. There is also a second love story developing along the way. Rachel and Tobias have also grown up together. There story parallels that of Gabriel, Levi and Moriah. Rachel is seeing Christian and yet Tobias, (Moriah's brother) discovers he loves Rachel. Moriah must decide to remain alone the rest of her life or trust God and allow another man to enter her life. What will it take to make Tobias step up to the plate and make Rachel see the men in their lives for what they really are and want from her?I don't usually read romance but this was absolutely AWESOME. I will need to find more by this author. I could actually sit and read it all day. I finished this book in a little over two hours because it was so good. This would be a great book for a reading club. it includes great discussion questions in the study guide at the end.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A Man Of His Word by Kathleen Fuller is a book about the Amish way of life and what happens when the real world intrudes. It is also a heartbreaking love story. Moriah Byler is a young Amish woman who wants nothing more than to be a good wife to her husband. Somehow, things end up cooling and her husband, Levi Miller, spends more and more time at work far away from home. She is still astonished when he leaves the Amish with nothing but a note given to his twin brother. What Levi doesn’t know is that Moriah is pregnant with their first child.The knight in shining armor is Levi’s twin brother Gabriel who has always loved Moriah from afar. Gabriel is a man of his word and completely unlike his brother, but Moriah has doubts that weigh her down. It takes another tragedy for Moriah to learn to open her heart and love Gabriel so she can be complete again. I loved how the action takes place slowly while real life is happening. It made me feel just like I was walking in Moriah’s shoes. Because this story is narrated over time, a bond is made with the lead characters and it is possible to understand why people did the things that they did. I recommend this book unconditionally. I was so sucked in that I had to be pulled away. I loved that I could cheer and also want to duke it out with some of the characters. I found myself talking out loud to the book! It gets my big thumbs up. A Man Of His Word is a fine love story and a tale about honor, steadfastness, and trusting in God to get us over obstacles in our lives. I loved it. Makes a fine, gripping, fast read.