Review of “The Heartbreaker” by Jennifer Spredemann

Description

To Miriam Yoder, Michael Eicher is everything she doesn’t want. Prideful, cocky, arrogant. A defector of the Amish life. Why would a gut Amish woman like Miriam even consider being his friend again? Especially after what he’d put her through—professing his affection then skipping town. She didn’t have the heart to go through that again. It was easier to keep her heart sealed up and hidden away, than to chance vulnerability. And she’d be fool to ever trust Michael again.

Michael has lived most of his youth as an irresponsible worldly young man. But when he’s forced to return home, his eyes are opened to the community he’s neglected. He’s only genuinely cared for one woman, Miriam Yoder. Will he be able to convince Miri to give him a second chance? Can this self-centered man who’d only lived for himself find something—or Someone—greater to live for? 

A faith-filled story of second chances and learning what true love is, that’s sure to pull on your heartstrings.

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From the Author

Dear Reader,

If you’ve read the first book in the Amish Country Brides series, The Trespasser, then you may remember Michael Eicher. He was a friend of Josiah and Silas, briefly mentioned near the end of the book, with a reputation for being a ‘wild boy.’

When this idea came to me, I was unsure of how to take someone as entrenched in sin and worldliness as Michael and turn his life around. Enter Michael’s grossdawdi. I love Dawdi’s heart of gold and wise, no-nonsense character. He quickly became my favorite.

I hope you’ll find a piece of God’s heart in this novel.God isn’t looking for perfect people. Jesus said that He came to call sinners to repentance, not the righteous. Of course, if we read His Word we’ll find that we’re allsinners. We all need Him. We need His unconditional love and grace. We need His salvation.

My character Michael needed Him in a BIG way, he just hadn’t realized it yet.

Don’t you just love redemption stories? Stories of second chances and forgiveness and the goodness of God?

I find it amazing how God can take a life headed for destruction and completely turn it around for His glory! 

Don’t worry, I haven’t given away the book. You’ll get that Michael’s redemption (and a possible romance) is pretty much a given from reading the book’s back cover blurb. There are plenty of twists and turns along the way to keep you turning the pages!

To GOD alone be the glory!

Blessings,

Jennifer Spredemann

Heart-Touching Amish Fiction

About the Author

Jennifer Spredemann (formerly writing as J.E.B. Spredemann) seeks to pen compelling stories that captivate readers and bring glory to GOD. She has authored over thirty Amish fiction titles in her can’t-put-down writing style, some of which have won awards and topped Amazon’s bestseller charts. She resides in Indiana Amish Country with her family on a former Amish farm where the documentary Breaking the Silencewas filmed. 

“…Spredemann weaves a thread of love and intrigue into a quilt of faith and values.” – Carole, Goodreads reader review

My Review:

The title of this book accurately describes Michael, one of the main characters in this story.  He has used his charm and good looks to woo many a young lady, both Amish and English, and has broken many of their hearts.  But things start going completely wrong for Michael, and he’s forced to return for a short time his grandfather’s home.  As his grandfather’s godly influence begins to work in Michael’s heart, he sees that he needs to make amends to those he’s deeply hurt.  This especially includes Miriam, the Amish girl that loved him deeply.  Miriam still carries the scars from their relationship, and those scars go far deeper than Michael can imagine.  Michael now realizes what a treasure Miriam truly is, but the road to rebuilding a true relationship with her will not be easy.

The author portrayed both Michael and Miriam as persons who had sinned and needed to reconcile with God and each other.  Michael’s grandfather was a godly influence all throughout the story, and I liked how his use of Scripture was the key to reaching Michael’s heart.  This book is a good reminder to all of us to love people where they are and never give up on gently reminding them of God’s mercy, love, and grace in our lives.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

About J.E.B. Spredemann

Jennifer Spredemann

Heart-Touching Amish Fiction

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My latest series is Amish Country Brides and begins with The Trespasser, a story about finding God through the storms of life.

About the Author:

Jennifer Spredemann (formerly writing as J.E.B. Spredemann) seeks to pen compelling stories that captivate readers and bring glory to GOD. She has authored thirty Amish fiction titles in her can’t-put-down writing style, some of which have won awards. She resides in Indiana Amish Country with her family on a former Amish farm where the documentary Breaking the Silence was filmed. “…Spredemann weaves a thread of love and intrigue into a quilt of faith and values.” – Carole, Goodreads reader review

Look for Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann’s books at Amazon, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Apple, and Christian Book Distributors, among other places.

*Note: J.E.B. Spredemann is Jennifer, Emily, and Brandi Spredemann. Together, the three have penned the Amish Girls Series books. The other books, although the author name (J.E.B.) was kept, were written SOLELY by J. Spredemann (with God’s help, of course.) 

**Brandi now writes Christian Western Romance under the pen name Brandi Gabriel. Her debut solo novel, The Orphan Bride, released in 2016. Be sure to check out her books!

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