The Trespasser (Amish Country Brides)

The Trespasser

(Amish Country Brides) 

Paperback – ebook

January 11, 2020

by J.E.B. Spredemann (Author)

Paperback: 231 pages

Publisher: Blessed Publishing 

ISBN-13: 978-1940492414

Single mother Kayla Johnson embarks on a journey to Pennsylvania in search of her daughter's biological family. But when a storm forces them to turn in to an abandoned home in a small Amish community, Kayla must come to terms with her past disappointments and her distrust in God. Widower Silas Miller has always dreamed of owning his own property. So when Minister Yoder vacates his home and moves out of state, Silas is thrilled to be caretaker for the Yoder homestead. When a trespasser finds shelter in the Yoders' house, Silas allows her to stay temporarily. Then Silas learns a secret that will not only rock his world, but challenge life as he knows it. Will he listen to God's still small voice even if he's asked to give up his dream?

Marilyn's thoughts:  “She didn’t understand that Der Herr was the one who healed broken hearts, not the one who broke them.”

The Trespasser is a heartrending story of God’s amazing love for each one despite their view of Him before they accept His forgiveness and love. Kayla and Bailey were lost in a storm with no intentions of remaining when they found shelter in an empty Amish home. The shock Silas received when he checked on Minister Yoder’s property may be more directed by God than coincidental as he sought God for guidance. This story is filled with love, pain, devotion, heartache, faith and strong determination to follow God’s leading even when challenges were presented to Silas. Kayla and Silas had a connection once Kayla shared her secret, but could she find peace and love when God seemed to have abandoned her with no family left except her fun loving daughter, Bailey?

Spredemann intertwined different Amish communities Ordnung and practices along with the Gospel message into this spellbinding story. I was drawn in from the beginning and didn’t stop reading till the end. I would like to see a continuation of these characters in future books as there was an unexpected turn of events. 

I received an ARC e-book from the author and was under no obligation to post a positive review. I have expressed my own thoughts for this captivating story.