Temptation

Kathryn Barrett
Entangled Publishing
February 2013

From the  publisher: 

Laura moves to Pennsylvania’s Amish country to film her next movie, once she gets there she is so taken with the simplistic way of life that she decides to put down roots and buys herself a house.

The house also comes with a very attractive neighbor and it isn’t long before Jacob and Laura strike a friendship, they are both intrigued and attracted to each other. Jacob talks Laura into taking up gardening and before you know it Laura is gardening and baking plum pies and loving it.

Though Laura and Jacob are attracted to each other and have feelings for each other they face major obstacles. In order for Laura and Jacob to have any kind of relationship Laura would either have to become Amish – and that would mean giving up her career and her whole way of life or for Jacob to leave his church, his family and become “English”.

IMO: 

The premise of this story was intriguing so it wasn't a hardship to pick up and read. I like that both main characters question themselves and their motivations.  There are many stories in which characters are sure of themselves in all ways, it was good to see one in which they weren't. 
It was also refreshing to observe the Amish life from someone who was intrigued by the things that happen and the way things are done.  It didn't hurt to see a little jealousy and such characteristics from the minor characters.  Its good to be reminded that Christian (whatever your beliefs) doesn't equal perfect!
The struggle the characters undergo is was a definite plus in keeping me hooked on the story. 
I would for sure recommend this to others to add to their library!