His Amish Teacher
The Teacher's ChoiceFor Lillian Keim, instructing children in her one-room schoolhouse is as close to being a mother as she’ll ever get. Lillian has a calling to be a teacher, and she won't give it up to marry. But her plans—and her heart—are at risk when she begins to feel more than friendship for lifelong pal Timothy Bowman. When Tim rescues Lillian and her class from a fire, the volunteer firefighter suddenly sees what he's been blind to all his life: he wants his friend as his wife. But something beyond her professional goals is holding Lillian back. He's got to unlock her secret before he loses his friend—and his forever love.The Amish Bachelors: These men finally meet their matches
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The Teacherâs Choice
For Lillian Keim, instructing children in her one-room schoolhouse is as close to being a mother as sheâll ever get. Lillian has a calling to be a teacher, and she wonât give it up to marry. But her plansâand her heartâare at risk when she begins to feel more than friendship for lifelong pal Timothy Bowman. When Tim rescues Lillian and her class from a fire, the volunteer firefighter suddenly sees what heâs been blind to all his life: he wants his friend as his wife. But something beyond her professional goals is holding Lillian back. Heâs got to unlock her secret before he loses his friendâand his forever love.
âDo you have a mother in mind for your future children?â
She was teasing him, but she had heard a bit of gossip about him and wondered if it was true.
He shook a finger at her. âLillian Keim, youâre prying.â
âI hear you have a come-calling friend.â She named the woman, but he explained heâd just given her a lift home. She was glad he wasnât seeing anyone. But why? she asked herself. They were just friends. Right?
A gleam sparkled in the depths of his eyes. âWould you be jealous if I were going out with her, Teacher?â
Trust him to turn the tables on her. âOf course not, but after what you said to my students today, Iâll be answering many questions as to who my new âboyfriendâ is.â
He frowned. âDo you really think so? I didnât mean to make trouble.â
âWhen people start asking, Iâm going to tell everyone itâs you.â
He pressed his hands over his heart. âTeacher, donât get my hopes up unless you mean it.â
After thirty-five years as a nurse, PATRICIA DAVIDS hung up her stethoscope to become a full-time writer. She enjoys spending her free time visiting her grandchildren, doing some long-overdue yard work and traveling to research her story locations. She resides in Wichita, Kansas. Pat always enjoys hearing from her readers. You can visit her online at patriciadavids.com.
I hope you have enjoyed this new story in the Amish Bachelors series. The Bowman brothers have all been fun to write about. I have used my four brothers as inspiration for many of their quirks and conversations.
The story of the arsonist in this book was inspired by true events. In 1993 the grandson of an Amish bishop was arrested and charged with setting fires to multiple Amish farms in one night. As with my story, the damage was too costly for the Amish community to absorb. After a newspaper article detailed their struggles, donations poured in for them to the point that they had to return some money.
People are basically good, be they Amish or English. As Lillian said, every man has good and bad within him.
Blessing to all,
Bear ye one anotherâs burdens,
and so fulfill the law of Christ.
âGalatians 6:2
This book is dedicated to the memory
of Joan Stroda. Heaven gained a dear and wonderful angel when she left this earth. Miss you, Mom. Love you still.
Contents
âWe all know Teacher Lillian is a terrible cook, donât we, children?â
Lillian Keimâs students erupted into giggles and some outright laugher. She crossed her arms and pressed her lips together to hold back a smile.
Timothy Bowman winked at her to take any sting out of his comment, but she wasnât offended. They had been friends for ages and were members of the same Amish community in Bowmans Crossing, Ohio. She knew he enjoyed a good joke as well as the next fellow, but he was deadly serious about his job today and so was she. The lessons they were presenting might one day prevent a tragedy.
He stood in front of her class on the infield of the softball diamond behind the one-room Amish schoolhouse where she taught all eight grades. Dressed in full firemanâs turnout gear, Timothy made an impressive figure. The coat and pants added bulk to his slender frame, but he carried the additional weight with ease. His curly brown hair was hidden under a yellow helmet instead of his usual straw hat, but his hazel eyes sparkled with mirth. A smile lifted one side of his mouth and deepened the dimples in his tanned cheeks. Timothy smiled a lot. It was one reason she liked him.
His bulky fire coat and pants with bright fluorescent yellow banding werenât Plain clothing, but their Amish church district approved their use because the church elders and the bishop recognized the need for Amish volunteers to help fill the ranks of the local non-Amish fire company. The county fire marshal understood the necessity of special education in the Amish community where open flames and gas lanterns were used regularly. The Amish didnât allow electricity in their homes. Biannual fire-safety classes were held at all the local Amish schools. This was Timothyâs first time giving the class. With Lillianâs permission, he was deviating from the normal script with a demonstration outside. Timothy wanted to make an impression on the children. She admired that.
