Publisher’s Description:
When mysterious Jenny Christner unintentionally catapults herself into Paul Miller’s life, he knows it isn’t just a coincidence. Paul isn’t looking for love, even though many of his friends have found their life mates. So why is he so drawn to this stranger?
When Jenny promised herself she’d never fall for another Amish man again, she wasn’t counting on crossing paths with charming Paul Miller. Not only is Paul more handsome than any man she’s ever met, he’s thoughtful and kind. And nothing like Atlee Bontrager. It would be easy to fall in love with a man like Paul. But if she stays in Paul’s community, she’ll be putting him and his family in danger—something she isn’t willing to do. Worse yet, getting close to Paul will force her to reveal her secret—a secret that would jeopardize their chances at love.
Will Paul be able to convince Jenny she can trust him with her secret? Or will learning about her past be the undoing of their fragile friendship?
My Review:
This Amish novel has an interesting and unexpected storyline. Jenny is a young Amish woman who is determined to hide from her abusive boyfriend. Because her abuser is an Amish minister’s son and a “charmer” who has easily fooled people in the past about his true character, Jenny feels she has no choice but to leave her Amish community. As she’s fleeing, circumstances lead her to accepting help from Paul Miller, who is also a charmer—but is a truly wonderful young man. Paul takes her to the home of his brother, Silas and Kayla Miller. The three come up with a unique way to hide Jenny’s identity while she is in plain sight of their Amish community. But Jenny still has a secret that she has not shared with the Millers, and she must trust God to guide her in the right path towards redemption and happiness.
I enjoyed the twists and turns of this story. It was fun to be reunited with Silas and Kayla as I had loved their story in “The Tresspasser”, the first book of this series. I also liked the character of Paul and his dedication to protect Jenny from harm. The romance between Jenny and Paul has an almost instant beginning, but their path to love and happiness is a choppy one. I also liked the fact that the gospel is shared in this story. I thought the “Author’s Note” at the beginning of the story set the stage for that very well:
“We, as Englischers, can learn a lot from the Plain People and their simple way of life. Their hard work, close-knit family life, and concern for others are to be applauded. As the Lord wills, may this special culture continue to be respected and remain so for many centuries to come, and may the light of God’s salvation reach their hearts.”
Although this book is part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone story. But once you’ve read this one, you’ll want to read the whole series.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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Jennifer Spredemann
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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.
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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
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*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.)
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