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Synopsis
What if the very thing everyone tells her to give up... is what Gott gave her to heal her heart? Rose Byler has learned how to endure. Alone on her small Amish farm, with a broken courtship behind her and whispers following her wherever she goes, she pours her strength into caring for Jet, a frightened young horse no one else believes can be saved. When Jet escapes his pasture and nearly causes an accident, the judgment begins. Friends urge her to sell. Neighbors shake their heads. Even a quiet, watchful man named David Hershberger warns her she is risking too much. But Rose knows what it means to be given up on. As Rose chooses patience over fear and faith over force, she and David find themselves working side by side, mending fences both seen and unseen. David carries wounds of his own, questions about belonging, and a faith he has not fully claimed. Together, they must learn that true strength is not control, but trust, and that Gott's timing often works through gentleness rather than certainty. Set against the peaceful rhythms of Amish life, A Horse Full of Heart is a tender story about perseverance, quiet courage, and the healing that comes when we refuse to abandon what Gott has placed in our care. If you cherish wholesome Amish romance, stories of faith restored, and love that grows slowly and honestly, read this book today and discover how patience can change everything.
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Is A Horse Full of Heart appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A wholesome Amish romance with no sexual content, violence, or language concerns. Themes of faith, community judgment, and healing through patience make this appropriate for teens and adults seeking inspirational romance.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include rejection, abandonment, and heartbreak.
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Who'll love this
Teens will appreciate Rose's determination to save an abandoned horse and her slow-burn romance with David as they work together.