The Proposal Plot

Written by Kathleen Fuller

Narrated by Lauren Berst

A headstrong young businesswoman. An unlucky-in-love bachelor. And the chaperoning assignment that keeps pushing them together.

For someone so strong-willed and certain, Ella Yoder has never been more unsure of her life. It's been a year since she convinced her father to move with her and her younger sister Junia to Marigold, Ohio, to open E and J Grocery. Ella's got a keen eye for running a business and has big dreams to expand. But her plans are stalled because Junia refuses to lift a finger at the store--or listen to her about anything.

Nelson Bontranger knows one thing for sure: creating his own artisan deli meats is his passion. Well, maybe one other thing: he's sworn off women forever. After two bouts of heartbreak, he's not willing to open up himself to a third. When he eyes his own butcher shop next to E and J Grocery in Marigold, he's surprised to learn that Ella has had her eye on the property for some time. He doesn't trust this stubborn, pushy young woman--and for her, the feeling is mutual.

Against their wishes, Ella and Nelson's paths continue to cross when Nelson's nephew Malachi falls head over heels for Junia. Nelson and Ella are brought together to keep the lovebirds in check, but somewhere along the line, their frustration turns to something altogether more pleasant. But they will both need to come to terms with past pain before they can find their future happiness.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: May 7, 2024
• ISBN: 9780840713247

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; X: @TheKatJam.

Reviews for The Proposal Plot

[Jeanenne Robinson · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

3.5 rounded up to 4.0

One turbulent meetcute, two feuding sisters, three romances

This novel has a lot of messages about relationships and faith packed into it. Sometimes it was funny and other times a little heartbreaking. I would have liked more scenes with the main romantic pair and there is a “conflict” in the last fourth which was cringey. Overall it was nice being back in the community and seeing a few beloved characters (Charity and Jesse). This could definitely be a one day read for many.

I listened to the audiobook from Everand.