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Review

Between Two Worlds (the sequel to Between Two Worlds) is the story of Daniel, an Amish man, and his partner Aiden. Written by Shelter Somerset, this novel finds living Aiden and Daniel living in the Montana mountains. Daniel receives an invitation to his brother Mark’s wedding, with a note that Aiden is welcome to come along. When Aiden finds out about it, Aiden pushes Daniel to accept the invitation and the two travel to Illinois for the wedding. One of the things that Aiden wants is for Daniel to come out to his family, to tell the family about their relationship but Daniel knows all too well what can happen in the Amish community with its strong ties. Another problem is that Aiden, once a reporter for the local paper, had begun to investigate a suicide that he felt was a murder. Going back could create lots of issues.

Somerset tells a great story about these two characters and the issues that they face. Daniel lives with the fear that he will be shunned by the Amish community if he comes out, and even if he doesn’t there is a real possibility he has pushed the limits of the religious elders. Aiden has a supportive family who knows that he is gay and accepts his and Daniel’s relationship. This is where life imitates art. It could be any scenario where one family knows and accepts a partner’s sexuality and another family doesn’t and wouldn’t. These two work it out the best that they can, which is a lesson to us all.

It’s a great story, an easy read and is filled with love and commitment, as well as stubbornness and blind faith. Pick it up. I’m sure you will enjoy it just as I did.