Katie Brenneman has always admired widower Jonathan Lundy from afar, yet he has never showed any favor in her direction. When he needs someone to watch over his daughters, Katie is thrilled that she is considered an option. However she does not want to be seen as someone just to oversee his daughters, she wants to have his love as well. Though Katie is fully committed to the Amish way of life, it was not always so. She lived a bit on the wild side during her running around years, and she almost chose to stay with the Englishers. Unfortunately, a secret that she has harbored these last few years seems to be catching up with her. Will Jonathan Lundy finally see her as a prospective wife instead of a housekeeper? Or will this secret from her past ruin her chance at future happiness?

Jonathan Lundy is content with his life, yet his world is about to be disrupted by his sister who wants a little something more out of her life. He is a widower with two small daughters, and he depends on his sister to take care of his children. When he learns that she is taking a trip, he needs to find someone to fill her place in his household. It seems a good idea that his sister's friend Katie should be asked. He never expected that Katie would shake up his nicely ordered world. He has never thought about remarrying, yet his daughters do need a motherly influence on their lives and his sister may not always be there. Has he been living in a haze? Is this God's way of opening his eyes to the world around him?

Shelley Shepard Gray weaves an endearing inspirational romance. Her second story is as amazing as her first tale. Ms. Gray gives us another glimpse into the life of the Amish. She gently shows us that God has a plan for each of us if we will forgive ourselves and embrace what He has given us. Katie needs to let go of her past before she can have any type of future. Jonathan needs to step out of death's shadow and start living again. WANTED is a delightful read that reveals to us that no matter what our past holds, there is a loving God who offers redemption and a chance for a new life. This is an excellent series and I cannot wait to see how the next story will unfold.