Amish Challenge Series by June Belfie

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

Martha has conflicting feelings about her relationship with the man she loves. Problems arise when her need to be home transcends her desire to marry and start a family. Living a separate life from the man she hopes one day to wed causes temptations. Martha puts her life on hold while coping with a dependent mother. Meanwhile, the circumstances of her birth color her attitude towards her family. Then someone from her past comes into her life... moreMartha has conflicting feelings about her relationship with the man she loves. Problems arise when her need to be home transcends her desire to marry and start a family. Living a separate life from the man she hopes one day to wed causes temptations. Martha puts her life on hold while coping with a dependent mother. Meanwhile, the circumstances of her birth color her attitude towards her family. Then someone from her past comes into her life. How will this affect her relationship with those around her? With two men vying for her attention and her responsibilities at home, will she ever find the way to live as she desires – as an Amish wife and mother? 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