I've read many Amish and other love stories in my life, but this one was just plain lovely. I couldn't put it down, it was so stirring and moving and just seeing how Samuel treated Lillian with such respect and love was so beautiful and, though I know that this is just fiction, seeing how he broke down her barriers and allowed her to love and trust again actually filled me with hope in this strife and problem-filled work that love and God can get you through just about anything. I highly recommend this book and look forward to many more from this enchanting author.

I have read many, many Amish books, in fact, by two of the most popular authors, but I must say that I've never anything as lovely and stirring as this novel. It brought a sense of peace and hope to me about the kindness of such a decent man and I am most anxiously the next of Beth Wiseman's novels.

Since Beth Wiseman's first novel far exceeds any expectations I had when I began reading it, I'm highly recommending it to friends and family. Lillian, her main female character, exudes a refreshingly humorous but realistic nature. While seeking to redeem the mess she has made of her life, Lillian arrives to live with her mother's parents, her grandparents, in their Amish community and experiences gentle acceptance and forgiveness as she learns the Amish beliefs and culture and seeks a relationship with God. Her Amish friends--Samuel, a widower, and his son--marvel at her kindness and cuteness while they grow to love her deeply. Unexpected events grip the reader emotionally. Plain Perfect is a refreshing read! Waiting for the second book of the trilogy will be difficult, but I will definitely pre-order it in order to receive it as soon as possible.

Absolutely one of the best novels I have ever read. I cried throughout the book and truly was transformed into their world. I have read many Amish based novels and have many Amish friends. Beth really captures the day to day living of the Amish and the basis of their beliefs. I hope Beth will write many more novels in the years to come.

Beth Wiseman
Thomas Nelson, 2008
ISBN: 978-1595546302
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com, 10/08
5 stars
Christmas Romance

For the first 23 years of her life, Lillian was raised as an Englisher. When events in her life became overwhelming, she left her boyfriend, Ricki, and went to Lancaster County to her Amish grandparents. She discovered her true self and the way that she really wanted to live. She gave up her worldly possessions and, with her Grandmother's help, she learned a new way of life. When she gave her life to the Lord, she found forgiveness and peace. Love found her with an Amish widower and his son.

Plain Perfect is a perfect read. Faith, love, and forgiveness are demonstrated. No matter the problem, we have to give it to the Lord and let his will be done in His time. Beth Wiseman's characters come to life on the pages. Fans of Christian romance will enjoy Plain Perfect.

A brilliantly written story of faith, hope and love! Beth Wiseman's debut novel offers page-turning, real life characters, set in an Amish Community so real I could almost smell the bread baking and hear the clip-clop of the horse's hoofs. This book is a must-read for all you Amish book lovers!

I read any and all of the Amish books that I can get my hands on. This one belongs right up on top. It was hard to put down and I didn't, until I finished it. Excellent story, excellent author. Can't wait for the next one in the series.

Plain Perfect is a wonderful novel. I was hooked from page one. I read a lot of romance novels but I have never read an Amish novel before. I found the details of the Amish life style to be intriguing. I was impressed with the depth of the characters and the story line. I found myself laughing one minute and crying the next. This book held my attention through out and it is a must read. I look forward to reading Ms. Wiseman's future novels.

Plain Perfect is a beautiful love story. Not only between Samuel and Lillian, but between God and Lillian as she searches for lasting peace. The characters are well done. Jonas and Irma rose will have you laughing one minute, crying the next. Beth Wiseman weaves a tale that keeps you turning the page, eager to find out what's going to happen next. Plain Perfect is a must read!

PLAIN PERFECT is a wonderful, gripping story of a woman's journey to find her faith. Ms. Wiseman's characters are real, and the description and details put the reader right into the heart of Lancaster County. If you've never read other Amish novels, you'll quickly fall in love with their beliefs and their ways. Readers will also fall in love with her characters and cheer the hero and heroine on. Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down. I look forward to reading Ms. Wiseman's next books. I highly recommend it!

I don't normally read love stories, but I did read this one, and I am glad I did. The book was filled with drama and anticipation and I found that I could not put the book down. I wanted to know the ending to Samuel and Lillian's life and could not have been more please with how it turned out. I can hardly wait for the other books in the series to come out and look forward to reading other book from Beth Wiseman.Plain Perfect