<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Sixteen-year-old Shannon McNamara plans to get three things this summer--a driver's license, a job, and a tattoo--until a move to rural Ohio and a handsome Amish boy make her think twice.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Sixteen-year-old Shannon McNamara has exciting plans for the summer, and she can't wait to get to them. Unbeknownst to her, however, her widowed and ailing mother has plans of her own--to relocate them both to the heart of Amish country in Ohio where she has relatives who can look after her. Shannon quickly learns that living a "simple" life is actually a lot of hard work. But when a hot young Amish guy named Ezra enters the picture, she's ready to get an Amish makeover and even consider making it a permanent change. But does Ezra share her attraction? Will Shannon really make the jump into this new way of life? And will it be for the right reasons? <BR>Teen favorite Melody Carlson brings fans another sweet story of worlds--and families--colliding, exploring themes important to teen girls through an engaging tale.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Shannon's summer just got a whole lot more . . . Amish? <BR>Shannon McNamara has exciting plans for the summer--getting her driver's license, a job, and more--and she can't wait to dive in. But her ill mother has plans of her own: to relocate them both to the heart of Amish country in Ohio where she has relatives who can help her. <BR>Turns out a "simple" life is actually a lot of hard work. But when a hot young Amish guy named Ezra enters the picture, Shannon's ready to get an Amish makeover and even consider making it a permanent change. Will these plans come crashing down around her too? Or can she really make the jump into a whole new way of life? <BR>Teen favorite Melody Carlson brings fans another surprising story of worlds--and families--colliding. <BR>Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than two hundred books, including the Life at Kingston High series, the Dating Games series, "Double Take," and "A Simple Song." She has received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series and "Finding Alice." Melody and her husband live in Oregon. Find out more at www.melodycarlson.com.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than two hundred books, including the Life at Kingston High series, The Dating Games series, "Double Take," and "A Simple Song." She has received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series and "Finding Alice." Melody and her husband live in Oregon. Find out more at www.melodycarlson.com.