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    Hide in Plain Sight

    By Marta Perry

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    Book one of The Three Sisters Inn: Danger awaits the Hampton sisters in quiet Amish country.SHE COULDN'T TURN HER BACK ON HER FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF NEED.So when her sister was injured, financial expert Andrea Hampton traded the big city for Amish country to help turn her grandmother's house into an inn.But life with the Plain People took a treacherous turn when a string of accidents and pranks threatened her family. Someone didn't want the secrets the old house harbored to come to light. Trusting anyone—even the handsome carpenter who seemed so genuine—was a battle for Andrea, but her life depended on her ability to find the truth…
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLove Inspired
    Release dateApr 1, 2013
    ISBN9781459245778
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    Marta Perry

    Marta Perry realized she wanted to be a writer at age eight, when she read her first Nancy Drew novel. A lifetime spent in rural Pennsylvania and her own Pennsylvania Dutch roots led Marta to the books she writes now about the Amish. When she’s not writing, Marta is active in the life of her church and enjoys traveling and spending time with her three children and six beautiful grandchildren. Visit her online at www.martaperry.com.

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    • 3/5
      This Christian romantic suspense was okay. By the standards of romantic suspense, there wasn't a great deal of romance or suspense. It was, however, a nice story. I know 'nice' is a bland word, but nice is what this is: it's sweet and cosy and gentle with just the occasional bit of drama. It reminded me of the cartoon films for kids that have the guidance warning 'mild peril' on them, despite the climax of the story being life-and-death stuff. The faith element is convincing, the hero and heroine make a nice couple, and there's an interesting twist to the suspense. Enjoyable, cosy fireside reading.
    • 3/5
      It was what I expected from a Harlequin romance...only more Christianity thrown in. decent book, fun, Saturday read.
    • 2/5
      Free Amazon download on Kindle, Harlequin

      Not bad if you want something that do not require any thinking. Charachters are silohuettes, love conquer all, carreer is bad family is good.

      Sort of repent and convert romantic novel

      Nice for the Amish setting, relaxing plot

    • 2/5
      My first Amish Christian fiction read, predictable in the romance and mystery story. Much too sugary for me.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book. It was a fast and pleasant read - able to read it overnight, It was a sweet love story that gently devopled through intrigue and mystery. Andrea returns home when her sister is victim to an accident. Who is the handsome stranger on her Grams property... I enjoyed this book and would read another by this author
    • 3/5
      Andrea returns to her family home in the Amish country after her sister is injured. The intention is to turn the large house into a hotel but Andrea doesn't agree and there is much local opposition. Andrea is a hardworking accountant who is suspicious of everybody, and soon needs to be because there are attacks on the house and on her personally.This is a story with messages - Andrea needs to relax and be more friendly, country folk are better than town folk, if you wish hard enough your dreams can come true, being friendly is better than being businesslike .... If you like your stories cosy and unchallenging then there is nothing wrong with this book, especially if you understand and like the underlying messages of the book. For me, it passed the time but will be easily forgotten and I shall not reread.
    • 3/5
      Well....I did like the main character, and her reluctant love interest. I felt like the author picked the least likely character to be the biggest baddie causing the majority of the trouble. Really Marta?? I mean.....really??I didn't think she utilized the Amish characters enough or fleshed out their community. I didn't think we got to know her grandmother or sister well enough. It was a fairly fast read.....good beach book.....but the author needs to work harder.
    • 4/5
      Brief Synopsis: Andrea, a Philadelphia business executive, heads to the Amish country after her sister Rachel is injured in a hit-and-run accident. Her sister and grandmother are trying to open a bed and breakfast in their home, a farm that's been in the family for 200 years. At first, Andrea tries to convince her grandmother to sell, but she ends up staying to help them get the business started. Along the way, she puts her job at risk and risks her heart after meeting Cal, the handsome carpenter who's leasing an apartment in her grandmother's barn. Amid her confusing feelings for Cal and restoration of the faith from her childhood, is a mystery that threatens everyone she loves. Someone is trying to keep the bed and breakfast from opening, and it soon becomes obvious that he/she will stop at nothing to get his/her way. The Good: This is an inspirational romance, meaning that there are references to God and prayer. It's not overbearing in the least, but provides a warmth to the overall story. Also, it is an exceptionally clean romance. There are instances of holding hands, innocent embraces, and kissing, but it goes no further. This is a romance you could give to your teenage daughter. The story line was very enjoyable. I enjoyed the mystery. It kept me guessing until the end. Also, the Amish country setting and Amish characters were delightful. Cal, Andrea, and her family are not Amish, but their neighbors are. If you enjoy reading about the Amish, you'll most likely enjoy this story. The Bad: The characters, while enjoyable, were not fully developed. It's hard to fully understand their motivations, because so much of what we know about them is superficial. I found myself really wanting to know more about Cal. He's such an integral part of the story, and at the end, I just didn't feel like I knew him well enough. While I found this to be a very enjoyable read, the story is not particularly unique. A successful business woman moves back home and falls for a ruggedly handsome carpenter. I feel like I've read the same premise several times before, but the Amish spin on this story did keep it from being overly familiar. The Verdict: If you like a bit of romance with your mysteries, this is a good pick for you. It's more a mystery book than a romance. We see the characters falling for each other, but it's not the most important issue. The most important issue is finding who is trying to sabotage Andrea and keep her grandmother's bed and breakfast from opening. It's a very fun read, and once the threats turn more sinister, you won't be able to put it down. It definitely became a page-turner at the end for me. I highly recommend it for a light and entertaining read.
    • 3/5
      This is a good book for young teens. Spot of romance, spot of mystery, and an awakening faith. I read this with the "kobo" eReader. The digital copy editing leaved quite a bit to be desired. I probably should have rated it at 2.5 stars, but it was free, so that should count for something!The book itself is written probably on a eighth-grade reading level. Having said that, the characters were, for the most part, fleshed out. Some psychological insights expressed unobtrusively. The feeling of community was nicely expressed. Overall, the book was not preachy.I find it interesting that other reviewers mention it being a "Christian" novel, romance, or whatever. Although the characters do go to church once, and do think much about God and faith, the author seems to carefully never use the terms, Christ, Jesus, or Christian.
    • 4/5
      When Rachel meets with an accident, financial expert Andrea rushes back home to meet her sister. Once there, she realizes that Rachel and Grams are in the process of converting grandma’s house into a Bed and Breakfast. Andrea wants no role in it but soon understands that she has to be there for her family.Can she trust the carpenter Cal or anyone else for that matter? The Amish country is supposed to be a quiet peaceful place, who would want to destroy them then? Is someone threatened by the opening of the B and B?This is a love based suspense story set in the Amish country. It describes how Andrea has to take up the responsibility of getting the “Three Sisters Inn” up and running; since her sister Rachel has met with an accident and Grams cannot do it alone.Andrea is a character that I started to like almost immediately. The contemplation she has between her job and commitments towards her family is something that we can all completely relate too. Her relation with Grams, Rachel, Cal and Uncle Nick is interesting. I so wanted Rachel to be more involved in spite of the fact that she spent most of the time in the hospital. Cal’s past and his reactions in the present are completely honest and made me like him more.A good relaxing read when you have very little time in your hand. Rated a 4 on 5 and looking forward to reading the next book in the series very soon.
    • 5/5
      A nice blend of faith, romance, and suspense.
    • 5/5
      This is the first time I have ever read a book by Marta Perry and loved it. I did not want to put the book down at all. The characters are great makes you want to learn more about each of them. I for one am glad this is a series and look forward to learning more about the Three Sisters Inn and the extended family
    • 5/5
      Andrea, the successful strong willed sister, returns home when her sister, Rachel is in an accident. Arriving at her grandmother's home, she realizes that her sister and grandmother plan to turn the home into a bed and breakfast. Andrea is against the idea, saying her grandmother is too old to undertake such a venture.Andrea does not trust the man living in her grandmother's barn. Strange things start happening at the soon to be B&B and Andrea suspects the border.This is a great read. It doesn't really leave you guessing. I figured out who was behind the trouble rather quickly, but I still enjoyed the book.
    • 3/5
      This was a Kindle book that I "accidentally" bought by a twitch of my finger on the toggle button - back in the beginning, before I noticed that they very sensibly give you the option to "un-purchase" just such accidents (and, for that matter, before I realised that you can request samples before you commit to anything).I fully expected it to be very trite and superficial, and I suppose it was, and yet it turned out to be exactly what I needed when my brain died. Suddenly I crashed, without warning, and my brain completely rebelled, not only at the idea of study, but even at the idea of walking out the door for a bike ride (for that matter, it's still rebelling about going to flute lesson, but there's not much I can do about that). Curling up with a lovely mindless read was rather nice, and I enjoyed the atmospheric, Lancaster-county novel. Yes, it was formulaic, but enjoyably so, and it turned out to be a very happy accident that I purchased it, making it available to me at just the right moment. It brought back memories of my own visit to Intercourse and had a rather nice "feel" to it - a little more gentle on human nature than the Jodi Piccoult I read a while back.Oh dear - I've just realised it's book 1 in a series!
    • 3/5
      This is a romance, with a little mystery and a sprinkle of suspense. God and faith are also tossed in here, though it's not overpowering and can easily be overlooked by those who aren't into Christian romances.The plot was good. I found the characters lacking depth. For me, there was way too much introspection with the characters and not enough movement in the story. The writing is good, though nothing about the story captivated me. A good, light read if you're looking for a romantic, feel-good story.
    • 3/5
      This Christian romantic suspense was okay. By the standards of romantic suspense, there wasn't a great deal of romance or suspense. It was, however, a nice story. I know 'nice' is a bland word, but nice is what this is: it's sweet and cosy and gentle with just the occasional bit of drama. It reminded me of the cartoon films for kids that have the guidance warning 'mild peril' on them, despite the climax of the story being life-and-death stuff. The faith element is convincing, the hero and heroine make a nice couple, and there's an interesting twist to the suspense. Enjoyable, cosy fireside reading.