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CCLAIM FOR
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ATHLEEN
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ULLER
“Fuller's inspirational tale portrays complex characters facing real-world problems
and finding love where they least expected or wanted it to be.”
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into their brokenness. One of the better voices in the Amish fiction genre.”
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“This promising series debut from Fuller is edgier than most Amish novels, dealing
with
difficult
and dark issues and featuring well-drawn characters who are tougher
than
the
usual gentle souls found in this genre. Recommended for Amish fiction fans
who
might
like a different flavor.”
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IBRARY
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OURNAL
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ELUCTANT
B
RIDE
“Sadie and Aden's love is both sweet and hard-won, and Aden's patience is touching
as he wrestles not only with Sadie's dilemma, but his own abusive past. Birch Creek
is weighed down by the Troyer family's dark secrets, and readers will be interested
to see how secondary characters' lives unfold as the series continues.”
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“Kathleen Fuller's
A Reluctant Bride
tells the story of two Amish families whose
lives have collided through tragedy. Sadie Schrock's stoic resolve will touch and
inspire Fuller's fans, as will the story's concluding triumph of redemption.”
âS
UZANNE
W
OODS
F
ISHER, BESTSELLING
AUTHOR OF
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NNA
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C
ROSSING
“Kathleen Fuller's
A Reluctant Bride
is a beautiful story of faith, hope, and second
chances. Her characters and descriptions are captivating, bringing the story to life
with the turn of every page.”
âA
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LIPSTON, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF
A S
IMPLE
P
RAYER
AND THE
K
AUFFMAN
A
MISH
B
AKERY
S
ERIES
“The latest offering in the Middlefield Family series is a sweet love story, with
perfectly crafted characters. Fuller's Amish novels are written with the utmost
respect for their way of living. Readers are given a glimpse of what it is like to
live the simple life.”
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that will attract readers of Wanda Brunstetter and Cindy Woodsmall.”
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AITHFUL TO
L
AURA
“Well-drawn characters and a homespun feel will make this Amish romance a sure bet
for fans of Beverly Lewis and Jerry S. Eicher.”
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REASURING
E
MMA
“
Treasuring Emma
is a heartwarming story filled with real-life situations and well-developed
characters. I rooted for Emma and Adam until the very last page. Fans of Amish fiction
and those seeking an endearing romance will enjoy this love story. Highly recommended.”
âB
ETH
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ISEMAN, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF
H
ER
B
ROTHER
'
S
K
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AND THE
D
AUGHTERS OF THE
P
ROMISE SERIES
“
Treasuring Emma
is a charming, emotionally layered story of the value of friendship
in love and discovering the truth of the heart. A true treasure of a read!”
âK
ELLY
L
ONG, AUTHOR OF THE
P
ATCH OF
H
EAVEN SERIES
A
LSO BY
K
ATHLEEN
F
ULLER
T
HE
A
MISH OF
B
IRCH
C
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A Reluctant Bride
An Unbroken Heart
A Love Made New
(available September 2016)
T
HE
M
IDDLEFIELD
A
MISH
N
OVELS
A Faith of Her Own
T
HE
M
IDDLEFIELD
F
AMILY
N
OVELS
Treasuring Emma
Faithful to Laura
Letters to Katie
T
HE
H
EARTS OF
M
IDDLEFIELD
N
OVELS
A Man of His Word
An Honest Love
A Hand to Hold
N
OVELLAS INCLUDED IN
An Amish ChristmasâA Miracle for Miriam
An Amish GatheringâA Place of His Own
An Amish LoveâWhat the Heart Sees
An Amish WeddingâA Perfect Match
An Amish GardenâFlowers for Rachael
An Amish Second ChristmasâA Gift for Anne Marie
An Amish CradleâA Heart Full of Love
An Amish MarketâA Bid for Love
An Amish HarvestâA Quiet Love
(available August 2016)
T
HE
M
YSTERIES OF
M
IDDLEFIELD SERIES FOR YOUNG READERS
A Summer Secret
The Secrets Beneath
Hide and Secret
© 2016 Kathleen Fuller
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Publisher's Note: This novel is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and
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characters are fictional, and any similarity to people living or dead is purely coincidental.
ISBN 978-0-7180-3327-9 (eBook)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Fuller, Kathleen.
Title: An unbroken heart / Kathleen Fuller.
Description: Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson, 2016. | 2015 | Series: An Amish
of Birch Creek novel
Identifiers: LCCN 2015035927 | ISBN 9780718033187 (softcover)
Subjects: LCSH: Man-woman relationships--Fiction. | Accident victims--Fiction. |
Bereavement--Fiction. | Forgiveness--Fiction. | Amish--Fiction. | Grief--Fiction.
| GSAFD: Christian fiction. | Love stories.
Classification: LCC PS3606.U553 U53 2016 | DDC 813/.6--dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015035927
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To my husband, James, and my children, Mathew, Sydney, and Zoie. I love you more
than you'll ever know.
CONTENTS
ab im kopp:
crazy, crazy in the head
ach:
oh
aenti:
aunt
appeditlich:
delicious
boppli:
baby
bruder:
brother
bu/buwe:
young man/young men
daag/daags:
day/days
daed:
father
danki:
thank you
Dietsch:
Amish language
dochder:
daughter
dummkopf:
idiot
Englisch:
non-Amish
familye:
family
frau:
woman, Mrs.
geh:
go
gute nacht:
good night
haus:
house
herr:
man, mister
kaffee:
coffee
kapp:
white hat worn by Amish women
kinn/kinner:
child/children