Between Two Worlds: A Clean Amish and Woodcutter Romance

By Elizabeth Carter

Emma has lived in the small Amish community of Faith's Lake for all eighteen years of her life. The oldest of five girls, she takes on the burden on household responsibility when her mother falls gravely ill. As her mother's condition worsens, she must accompany her into the English world as they seek medical treatment despite the disapproval of the community.

 

While her mother receives treatment, Emma ventures out into the strange unknown world of cars and mobile phones, and finds herself cornered by street performers heckling her for money. Terrified, she doesn't know what to do.  Then a large man comes to her defense and scares the performers away.

 

As Emma turns to thank her savior, he looks at her dismissively and walks away. Angered and upset, Emma returns to the hospital and finds him there too. She discovers that his name is Michael and he's a woodcutter who works on the hospital grounds. While her mother gets treated, Emma takes her lunch out to the grounds every day and slowly, she and Michael begin to talk.

 

As she finds herself falling for the handsome woodcutter, she must also struggle with her concern for her ill mother and her duties back at home. Can love truly conquer all, or is reality always around the corner to remind one what's most important in life?

 

This is a standalone romance short story ending HEA!

• Language: English
• Publisher: PN.Books
• Release date: Jun 4, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393083474

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Title Page

Title: Between Two Worlds

Subtitle: A Clean Amish and Woodcutter Romance

Author: Elizabeth Carter

Table of Contents

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Title Page

Between Two Worlds

Description

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Between Two Worlds

Description

Emma has lived in the small Amish community of Faith's Lake for all eighteen years of her life. The oldest of five girls, she takes on the burden on household responsibility when her mother falls gravely ill. As her mother's condition worsens, she must accompany her into the English world as they seek medical treatment despite the disapproval of the community.

While her mother receives treatment, Emma ventures out into the strange unknown world of cars and mobile phones, and finds herself cornered by street performers heckling her for money. Terrified, she doesn't know what to do.  Then a large man comes to her defense and scares the performers away.

As Emma turns to thank her savior, he looks at her dismissively and walks away. Angered and upset, Emma returns to the hospital and finds him there too. She discovers that his name is Michael and he's a woodcutter who works on the hospital grounds. While her mother gets treated, Emma takes her lunch out to the grounds every day and slowly, she and Michael begin to talk.

As she finds herself falling for the handsome woodcutter, she must also struggle with her concern for her ill mother and her duties back at home. Can love truly conquer all, or is reality always around the corner to remind one what’s most important in life?

Chapter 1

Emma ladled porridge into bowls as fast as she could as chaos ensued all around her. You stole my ribbons! A shrill voice cried, while another shouted, They’re mine- I took them from my cupboard. A loud accordion was heard over all the noise and the scratching sounds of heavy furniture bring dragged across the wooden floor. Emma accidentally touched the pot and yelled out in pain as she burned herself. Suddenly, everybody else stopped and turned to her, as she crossly said, That’s enough!  Come and have your breakfast.

The other five girls obediently sat at the large round table as Emma began to pass out the bowls. Emma, the youngest of the girls whined, Miriam stole my blue ribbons. Before Emma could respond, Miriam shouted from across the table, They’re mine! Emma held up a hand to silence Miriam and turned to the youngest one again, Gracie. are you sure you didn’t lose yours in the field? Gracie pouted and shook her head. Emma looked at Miriam, who was scowling angrily and then she said, "Alright, you can let Miriam keep