A Season for Tending by Cindy Woodsmall

I have enjoyed all of Cindy Woodsmall's series and I was not disappointed with the first book in the series. My only complaint is that I am going to have to wait several months for the next book in the series to find out what happens with Rhoda Byer and her new found friends. God has given Rhoda gifts. One of the gifts is working in her garden. She loves working with her herbs and berry plants and making products from them which she is able to sell with the help of an Englisher friend. Her other gift is being able to perceive when someone is in danger. This gift is not looked on too well by the Amish community. Because of this gift she gets threats. She was forced to destroy her herb garden because Reuben Glick accused her of practicing witchcraft. Then there is the King family in Harvest Mills trying to keep a struggling apple orchard in business. The oldest King girl Leah is a troubled teen who makes some poor decisions. She winds up in Rhoda's garden after getting drunk at a party. Rhoda took her in for the night and contacted her family. This is how Rhoda met the Kings. She is attracted to Samuel after discussing horticulture with him. There is the attraction there but Samuel is sort of pre engaged to Catherine, who is gossipy, jealous and wants things her way.. Later Rhoda meets Jacob King, Samuel's brother and there is an attraction there. Both the Kings and the Bylers have had hardships happen. I can't wait to read the upcoming books to see how these families persevere and overcome the obstacles that have been put in their path. Who will be Rhoda fall in love with? And will Leah get over wanting to leave the Amish way of life? Thanks to WaterBrook Press and the Librarything Early Reviewer program for giving me an opportunity to review this excellent book. This book will be released on September 18, 2012.