The Doctor's Blessing (20 page)

“What method of persuasion will you be using?” He tightened his hold and gave her a heart-stopping grin. The love in his eyes sent a tingle clear to her toes.

Leaning close, she whispered, “Kisses, lots of kisses.”

Phillip pulled back a little. “Does this mean you’ve changed your maybe to a yes?”

“Yes, yes, yes,” she whispered as she drew his face to hers. The heady feel of his arms and his lips sent her heart tripping with delight.

As their lips touched, Amber sent up a silent prayer of thanks. God had truly brought a wonderful man into her life.

After that, she gave Phillip her full and undivided attention.

Dear Reader,

I hope you enjoyed this visit to the fictional Amish community of Hope Springs, Ohio. I know I enjoy going back there and plotting new stories for the characters. This is my second book in the BRIDES OF AMISH COUNTRY series. If you read
Kate’s Redemption,
I’m sure you recognized some of the characters from that story. Romance and faith walk hand in hand in this little town. Who will fall in love next?

I had a lot of help with this book. Even though I spent many years as a nurse, I knew very little about certified nurse-midwives when I came up with the idea for this story. Happily, my nephew is married to a lovely lady who also happens to be a nurse-midwife, and I was able to pick her brain on numerous occasions. Many thanks, Terrah.

Now, I have to get back to writing
An Amish Christmas
, the third story in this series. Look for it in December 2010. Blessings,

1. Did you learn something new about the Amish in the story? What was it?
   
2. Not everyone agrees with allowing home births. Do you feel a woman has the right to that choice? Why or why not?
   
3. Do you know anyone who has had a home birth? Is that something you might choose to do? Why or why not?
   
4. Faith plays a large role in Amish life. What part, if any, of the Amish culture would you like to incorporate into your own life?
   
5. Phillip carried an enormous amount of guilt following his grandfather’s injury. How can we use faith to help us overcome the guilt we carry?
   
6. What part of the story did you like the best? Why?
   
7. Is there any part of the story you didn’t like? Why?
   
8. Amber and Phillip disagreed on principles they both held dear. Have you ever found yourself in conflict with someone you cared about? How does our faith help us in such a situation?
   
9. Were you surprised to learn that a modern genetic clinic exists in rural Pennsylvania and that the Amish support it?
   
10. Doctor and nurse relationship stories have long been a staple of romance books. Why do you think it works so well?
    
11. The majority of doctors do not support home deliveries because of the risk to mother and child and because of the risk of a lawsuit. Do you think our society holds medical workers to an impossible standard? Why or why not?
    
12. Do you know someone with a rare genetic condition? How has it affected their life and the life of their family?
    
13. Phillip and Amber came from very different religious backgrounds. What growth did you see in their faith? How did that affect the characters?
    
14. Phillip made a huge career change at the end of this story. Do you know someone who realized at a late age that they wanted to drastically change their career? Did they? How did their decision affect the ones closest to them?
    
15. Why do you think people are so fascinated with the Amish culture?