The Proposal at Siesta Key: Amish Brides of Pinecraft, Book Two - The Pinecraft Brides

Brief Description: A young Amish woman, yearning for freedom, crosses paths with a handsome Mennonite celebrity in a deeply moving tale of friendship and self-discovery--the second installment in the unforgettable New York Times bestselling author's new Amish Brides of Pinecraft series. Penny Troyer rarely disobeys her parents. In the years since her sister's tragic death, they've wanted nothing more than to keep her safe...even if it means never leaving the house. But tonight, she's bending the rules because Michael Knoxx, the most famous member of The Knoxx Family Singers, a traveling Mennonite Evangelical family --is scheduled to speak. Penny has heard of Michael--how he lost part of his leg in a terrible accident and uses the experience to inspire others--and knows she must meet him. So, for the first time ever, Penny stands up to her parents and goes out on her own. Though he speaks about living life to the fullest, Michael knows he needs to take his own advice. Life on the road is grueling and Michael wants to slow down, to rest...to perhaps meet someone who sees him as a man, not just a celebrity. So when a twist of fate allows him the chance to stay a little longer in Pinecraft, Michael knows God is showing him a new path, especially when he discovers how much he and Penny Troyer have in common. But new friendships can't stop time. Soon, Michael's time in Pinecraft will be over and he'll be back on the road. Her time with Michael has brought her happiness, but will she be able to follow her heart? Or will she be faced with the one thing she's sure she'll never have the courage to do?Review Quotes: Shelley Shepard Gray brings readers into the Amish world with style and grace.--Romantic Times BOOKclub - 4 starsReview Quotes: There are some words of wisdom in Gray's latest, such as the importance of embracing and cherishing each moment and the fact that "Sometimes the hardest path to take is the only path worth walking on."--Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 1/2 starsReview Quotes: "Gray has written an endearing tale set in unique location."--Publishers WeeklyReview Quotes: "The Promise of Palm Grove" is stunning from the first page. Shelley Shepard Gray writes with heart and a deep understanding of the plain community.--Vannetta Chapman, author of Murder Simply BrewedReview Quotes: "With her endearing and delightful characters, written in her trademark descriptive style, author Shelley Shepard Gray has once again crafted a story that will capture readers' hearts from the first page."--Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling authorReview Quotes: Once again Shelley does an exceptional job at penning a story. I can always count on a good story line and a satisfying ending.--bestselling author Beth ShriverReview Quotes: Praise for The Promise of Palm Grove: "Shelley is one of my favorites. An engaging, heartfelt story with characters who are easy to love. Sweet, heartwarming and wonderful. I savored every word."--New York Times bestselling author Jillian HartPublisher Marketing: Beloved bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray returns with the second book in her Amish Brides of Pinecraft series-- a story of finding the strength to follow your dreams . . . and your heartPenny Troyer never disobeys her parents. But tonight she's bending the rules because Michael Knoxx--the most famous member of the Knoxx Family, a traveling Mennonite evangelical family--is scheduled to speak. Penny has heard of Michael--how he lost part of his leg in a terrible accident and uses the experience to inspire others--and knows she must meet him . . . even if it means challenging her parents' strict rules and taking the first step toward her own independence. Though he speaks about living life to the fullest, Michael knows he needs to take his own advice. Life on the road is grueling and Michael wants to slow down, to rest . . . to perhaps meet someone who sees him as a man, not just a celebrity. So when a twist of fate allows him the chance to stay a little longer in Pinecraft, Michael knows God is showing him a new path, especially when he discovers that Penny has also survived a terrible ordeal. But as Michael's time in Pinecraft comes to an end, Michael and Penny are left to wonder what kind of future they could possibly have together. Are they brave enough to take the chance given to them? Or will they choose to cling to what is familiar, even if it pushes away their dream of happiness? Review Citations:

Library Journal Prepub Alert 12/01/2014 pg. 60 (EAN 9780062337726, Paperback)

Romantic Times 06/01/2015 pg. 49 (EAN 9780062337726, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Gray, Shelley Shepard Shelley Shepard Gray is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award, and a two-time HOLT Medallion winner. She lives in southern Ohio, where she writes full time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town's bike trail.