Jacob's Return

I am torn on this review. While this was a very good book, I did not like the sex 'scenes'. Of course, without them, the story could not be told. Still, I feel the author didn't need to go into any detail, but simply allow the reader to know that Jacob & Rachel made love.

Jacob left home after his mother's funera tellint the 1800's Amish community to go to hell. Now, with a small son and daughter (twins) he has returned, saying that the Amish world was where he wanted to raise his children. Rachel, the love of his life, has married Jacob's brother, Simon, but both feel the attraction that is still between them. When Simon suspects that the couple are having an affair, he vows that the sinners will pay.

This is not your typical Amish show more fiction, but it is well written and the reader will be kept on the edge of their seat as to what happens next. show less

Jacob returns to the Amish after living with the English for several years. Before he left the fold he was in love with Rachel. Jacob was convinced that Rachel was not in love with him, so he left. Jacob's brother, Simon ends up marrying Rachel. He is not good to her. He only wanted her because his brother loved her. When Jacob returns Rachel leans on Jacob for support as her marriage is falling apart ans Simon is abusive. Rachel becomes pregnant with Jacob's child and they both know, it becomes known they will be banned from the Amish and shunned.