Publisher Description:
Will Bailey and Timothy discover a love worth waiting for this Christmas?
Returning home for the holidays is bittersweet for Bailey Miller. While she loves her mother and stepvatter’s family and wants to spend time with them, she knows she’ll inevitably run into Timothy Stoltzfoos—the man who betrayed her and broke her heart. Although Timothy’s available now, she’s not interested. At least, that’s what she tells her traitorous heart. She’s promised to Mark Petersheim—a man she doesn’t love nearly as much as she once loved Timothy. But he’s a nice man and will make a good husband.
Timothy Stoltzfoos messed up big time when he chose MaryAnn Kinsinger over Bailey Miller. It has been four years since he heard she’d left their Amish community for the Englisch world to live with her vatter in New Jersey. But now she’s back and she’s Amish again—and engaged to be married to an Amish man in a nearby district. Timothy would give just about anything to have her back in his life—she never left his heart. He knows Bailey isn’t keen on giving him a second chance, but Christmas is a time for miracles, isn’t it?
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My Review:
I have enjoyed every book in Jennifer Spredemann’s “Amish Country Brides” series. As of the time I’m writing this review, this heartwarming story is now my favorite of the series.
It’s been fun following Bailey Beachy Miller’s story throughout the books from the time that she was a little girl. She’s now a sweet and beautiful young Amish woman who is seeking to understand the true state of her heart as it relates to whom she should marry. Mark is an Amish young man who is courting Bailey, but his drive to establish a successful business and achieve financial success takes precedence over the time they can spend together. Timothy is the young Amish man who broke her heart when they were teenagers; but Bailey also recognizes his compassionate heart to help others in need. As Bailey struggles to understand her own emotions, God provides guidance in the form of a time of need to help her clearly understand the true state of her heart.
This would be a wonderful book to read in any season, but it’s especially perfect reading during the Christmas season. It’s a great reminder to look around and see how we can be an encouragement to others during a time of need.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About J.E.B. Spredemann
Bestselling Author Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann seeks to pen compelling stories that captivate readers and bring glory to GOD. She has penned over thirty-five Amish fiction titles in her (what readers have deemed) “can’t-put-down” writing style, two 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.” – reader review
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ABOUT MY BOOKS…It seems like every series I’ve written has been unique:
AMISH GIRLS SERIES: (co-authored with my daughters) is a fun series set in Pennsylvania, and is geared for teens (although many of my older readers have said they thoroughly enjoyed it!) (8 books + 2 tie-ins)
AMISH BY ACCIDENT TRILOGY: Amish by Accident was originally a stand-alone book (my first book released!) It was SO different (that was my crazy imagination kicking in), I was unsure how readers would respond (or if anyone would even read it, LOL). And then the reviews started coming in! As of today, the book has 600+ Amazon reviews with a 4.5 STAR average! PRAISE THE LORD!!! I ended up writing a sequel and a prequel, thus the trilogy. 🙂 (3 books)
AMISH SECRETS SERIES: Oh, boy! This series tackles some pretty intense topics that you likely won’t read about in your mainstream Amish fiction books. The first book in this series, An Unforgivable Secret is currently FREE in ebook. This was another one that I was unsure how it would resound with readers. It currently has 1400+ Amazon reviews with a 4.5 STAR average! GOD IS GOOD! (7 books)
AMISH FAIRY TALES: (originally ‘FAIRLY’ TALES, on purpose, but not everybody ‘gets’ my twist on words) Basically loose retellings of Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast, Amish-style (2 books, #3 on the backburner)
AMISH BIBLE ROMANCES: the Bible stories of Isaac & Rebekah; Jacob, Rachel, & Leah; Joseph; Ruth; and David loosely told in an Amish context. (5 books so far)
AMISH COUNTRY BRIDES: Sweet faith-filled romances set in Indiana (4 books so far)
STAND-ALONE STORIES: Love Impossible (Amish Dreams) this is kind of a Twilight Zone type of story, Unlikely Santa (An Amish Christmas Story) LOVED writing this one (sequel coming this Christmas season, Lord willing.)