Amish Forever: A New Journey Series by Roger Rheinheimer, Crystal Linn

When Ava Mathias’ husband Zeke has his good friend, Samuel, drive him to Ohio for a new breeding puppy, the two young men find trouble. As a result they come home with more than just a puppy, which upsets Ava. Aunt Rachael throws a temper tantrum, or two. Isaac, Ava’s eldest brother, puts his foot down. Then Abe, Ava’s wayward brother, makes several different decisions, which surprises everyone, including Abe himself.

Zeke and Ava continue to settle into married life, basking in the glow of their new union. Aunt Rachael seems determined to be the neediest person in a five state area. Ava wants to help, of course, but Zeke and Ava’s brothers finally decide enough is enough, and tell young Ava she is working herself sick, trying to run two households. Ava protests, sounding all too much like her bossy aunt... moreZeke and Ava continue to settle into married life, basking in the glow of their new union. Aunt Rachael seems determined to be the neediest person in a five state area. Ava wants to help, of course, but Zeke and Ava’s brothers finally decide enough is enough, and tell young Ava she is working herself sick, trying to run two households. Ava protests, sounding all too much like her bossy aunt. Jasmine Jenkins, an old flame of Zeke’s, shows up in town one day, completely out of the blue, and proceeds to drive her flaming red Mustang all over looking for her “old friend Zeke.” Word of her arrival spreads throughout the entire county by end of the first day, reaching Ava’s ears before Zeke even knows she is in town. less

Ava has disappeared, convinced Zeke and Jasmine are having an affair, and Isaac holds a family meeting to deal with the situation. Meanwhile, Jasmine gleefully continues to spread lies, and to create all sorts of problems for Zeke and his loved ones. Alone, and hidden in the mist of a cold pre-dawn morning, Ava confronts her anger and fears. In the meantime Clara and Louis have a fight while trying to make important decisions.

Isaac, Abe and John Troyer prepare to inform their Aunt Rachael that she must move into a dawdy haus, the small Amish cottage for retired parents, when they receive the shock of their lives. John has a long talk with Helen Mathias where Helen does most of the talking. In the end they reach a final decision about their relationship. Jasmine creates more havoc in the small Amish community and threatens to ruin the Troyer’s large Thanksgiving celebration... moreIsaac, Abe and John Troyer prepare to inform their Aunt Rachael that she must move into a dawdy haus, the small Amish cottage for retired parents, when they receive the shock of their lives. John has a long talk with Helen Mathias where Helen does most of the talking. In the end they reach a final decision about their relationship. Jasmine creates more havoc in the small Amish community and threatens to ruin the Troyer’s large Thanksgiving celebration. Fortunately Zeke, with the attempted assistance of Abe, puts a stop to that. less