num_pages: 92
description: In the close-knit Amish community of Wells Landing Oklahoma a womens quilting circle welcomes a new member who is struggling to keep her marriage togetheror let it go . . .Quiet and unassuming Tess Smiley is new to Wells Landing. She is also newly married to Jacob Smiley. But already she is finding that married life isnt the gentle union of contented devotion she had envisioned. Rather the old-fashioned qualities that had endeared her to Jacob have become a source of inner confusion. As his father did with his wife Jacob has begun treating Tess like a servant taking her for granted no longer surprising her with little presents. And once he began his job at the Englisch shed company he has become more interested in his company smartphone than in spending time with Tess . . .Jacob cant see what Tess is upset about and continues his boorish ways ignoring her pleas to attend marriage classes. Tess loves Jacob with all her heart but its her heart that tells her she must take a stand. With surprising determination she asks for help from her new community and is welcomed into the home of her friend Clara Rose and her husband Obie. Only then does Jacob begin to see how deeply his behavior has hurt Tess. But is he too late? He may be contrite but he will need to show much more than that to win her love all over again . . . Praise for Amy LillardAn inspirational story of romance faith and trust . . . will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis. Library Journal on Carolines SecretA beautifully written romance with an adoring character. Lillard writes stories readers can relate to. RT Book Reviews on Just Plain Sadie
language: English
title: More Than a Marriage
publisher: Zebra