Among the New-new Order Amish of Oakland, Maryland, children bring precious hope, joyand sometimes an unexpected second chance at love . . .
 
For Amish widower Phillip Baker, providing for his family in the wake of his wife's death means back-breaking work and renewed dedication to his faith. Still, his strength cant help him relate to his little sons struggles. It seems a godsend when new doctor Emily White is able to treat Gabes shyness and fear even as she helps heal him. But no matter how strongly Phillip is drawn to the caring Englisher from the city, their differences may be too great to overcome . . .
 
Reeling from her own tragic loss, Emily keeps loneliness at bay through her clinic work. Somehow, though, Gabe and his gentle, sad-eyed father are making her want to risk opening her heart again. But can she find acceptance in their Plain worldand a way to turn their separate lives into a family forever? . . .