The book is about a struggling settlement in Colorado. Amish families have come there in hopes of a good life. But the harsh winter, howling winds and lack of rain has discouraged many families. Abbie and her family have strong beliefs and keep praying for a minister. Abbie knows with a minister among the group, the community will thrive. Hope starts to vanish as the long drought devours farmland and hopes of a wealthy and prosperous community diminish. It seems that Abbie is the only one determined that God will provide. She has hopes of marrying Willem but soon discovers something that will pull them apart. Her strong Amish beliefs will be tested when a man joins the settlement. He is a Mennonite pastor who will change the settlement and bring division. Abbie's father is not persuaded to follow the Mennonite ways and is fiercely against his family partaking in their beliefs. Abbie has her hands full helping her mom on the farm, while helping her best friend Ruthanna care for her sick husband. Ruthanna is pregnant and is unable to do much to keep the farm running. Abbie seeks out help for her friend. She knows that she can count on Willem and her friend Rudy to lend a hand but she is surprised by who steps up to help . The story is rich in Amish culture and is beautifully written with tenderness and hope in God. Abbie is a strong determined young woman who will fight for what she believes the Lord has called the settlement to become. There are struggles, loss, disappointment, forgiveness , and a hope of a new beginning in this masterfully written story . I loved the characters and how the author stayed true to the culture . She has given us a story of depth and courage for those who stand on convictions. This is the first book in the series "Amish Turns of Time." I will eagerly be waiting for the next book in this series.