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    Leah's Legacy (Amish Girls Series - Book 8)
    Leah's Legacy (Amish Girls Series - Book 8)
    Leah's Legacy (Amish Girls Series - Book 8)
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    Leah's Legacy (Amish Girls Series - Book 8)

    By Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

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    Leah Weaver is torn. She enjoys her Amish life and helping out with her folks' bed 'n breakfast, but she can't help but feel she's missing out on all the Englisch life has to offer. When Benjamin Schrock comes to town, Leah can't deny her attraction to him. But will a life with Benjamin bring discontentment or will Leah find something...or Someone...greater to live for? Inspirational Teen/YA fiction, approx. 140 pages

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann
    Release dateApr 24, 2015
    ISBN9781310729799
    Leah's Legacy (Amish Girls Series - Book 8)
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    Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

    USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann seeks to pen compelling stories that captivate readers and bring glory to GOD. She has penned over forty Amish fiction titles in her “cant-put-down” writing style. 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 reviewGrab a FREE story when you join my newsletter! Go here: https://www.jenniferspredemann.com/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 700+ 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 1900+ Amazon ratings and 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)KING FAMILY SAGA : 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 (12 books)STAND-ALONE STORIES: Her Amish Identity (previously known as Love Impossible), An Unexpected Christmas Gift (Unlikely Singing loosely ties into this sweet love story)UNLIKELY SERIES: Unlikely Santa (An Amish Christmas Story), its sequel Unlikely Sweethearts, Unlikely Singing, and Unlikely Season - LOVED writing this series.AMISH COLLABORATIONS: Amish Christmas Miracles Collection (2020), More Amish Christmas Miracles (2021), Amish Spring Romance (2022)Coming 2023 (Lord willing!): AMISH COURTSHIP SERIESA Forbidden Amish CourtshipA Widower's Amish CourtshipTBA

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      Leah's Legacy (Amish Girls Series - Book 8) - Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

      Leah’s Legacy

      Amish Girls Series – Book 8

      J.E.B. Spredemann

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2014, 2015 - Present by J.E.B. Spredemann

      All incidents and characters in this book are completely fictional and derived by the authors’ imaginations. Any resemblance to actual incidents and persons living or dead are purely coincidental.

      All rights reserved. No part of this work/book may be copied, transmitted, or stored in any form or by any means, except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without prior written consent from the authors/publisher.

      Disclaimer: The herbal information in this book was derived by the author’s (J.S.) education and experience as a Nutritional Herbologist, but is written for fictional and informational use only. No herbal information in this book is, in any way, meant as a prescription or medical advice. This information has not been approved by the FDA, AMA, or any other government agency. It is your constitutional right to prescribe for yourself, if you choose to do so. The author assumes no responsibility for the treatments in this book, if you should choose to implement them. Therefore, the government requires the recommendation that you see your health care provider if you have any medical concerns/issues.

      Published in California by Blessed Publishing.

      www.jebspredemann.com

      All Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible, are NOT subject to copyright laws, and may be freely copied and/or quoted

      Cover design by J.E.B. Spredemann.

      Table of Contents

      Books By J.E.B. Spredemann (*J. Spredemann)

      Authors’ Note

      Characters in Leah’s Legacy

      Unofficial Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Words

      Chapter 1 – Settling In

      Chapter 2 – Andrew

      Chapter 3 – Conflict

      Chapter 4 – The Aftermath

      Chapter 5 – Trials

      Chapter 6 – The Singing

      Chapter 7 – Amazing

      Chapter 8 – Work

      Chapter 9 – Temptation

      Chapter 10 – Reconciliation

      Chapter 11 – Priorities

      Chapter 12 – Welcome

      Chapter 13 – Ben

      Chapter 14 – Waiting

      Chapter 15 – A Miracle

      Epilogue – The Legacy

      Amish by Accident

      Cindy’s Story

      BOOKS BY J.E.B. SPREDEMANN (*J. Spredemann)

      AMISH GIRLS SERIES

      Joanna’s Struggle

      Danika’s Journey

      Chloe’s Revelation

      Susanna’s Surprise

      Annie’s Decision

      Abigail’s Triumph

      Brooke’s Quest

      Leah’s Legacy

      NOVELLAS*

      Amish by Accident*

      An Unforgivable Secret* - Amish Secrets 1

      A Secret Encounter* - Amish Secrets 2

      New! NOVELETTES*

      Cindy’s Story* – An Amish Fairly Tale Novelette 1

      COMING SOON! (Lord Willing)

      Learning to Love – Saul’s Story* (Sequel to Chloe’s Revelation – adult novella) – Spring 2014

      A Secret of the Heart* - Amish Secrets 3 – Fall 2014

      Amish Fairly Tales*

      For Our Church Family

      Thank you for your love and encouragement

      Authors’ Note

      It should be noted that the Amish people and their communities differ one from another. There are, in fact, no two Amish communities exactly alike. It is this premise on which this book is written. We have taken cautious steps to assure the authenticity of Amish practices and customs. Both Old Order Amish and New Order Amish are portrayed in this work of fiction and may be inconsistent with some Amish communities.

      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.

      Characters in Leah’s Legacy

      The Weaver Family

      Leah – protagonist, oldest daughter

      Seth – protagonist of Brooke’s Quest, oldest son

      Noah – father

      Lavina– mother

      The Schrock Family

      Ben – protagonist

      Faith – Ben’s older sister

      The Lapp Family

      Andrew – carpenter, oldest of the Lapp siblings

      Sadie – antagonist of Abigail’s Triumph, oldest Lapp daughter

      The Fisher Family

      Jonathan & Susie – youngest son & wife, protagonists of Susanna’s Surprise

      JJ (Johnny & Judah) – Jonathan & Susie’s twins

      Abigail Lapp – foster daughter, protagonist of Abigail’s Triumph, Andrew’s sister, Leah’s friend

      The King Family

      Philip – father, herbalist

      Katie – daughter, Seth’s aldi, Leah’s friend

      The Hostettler Family

      Judah – father, bishop of Paradise

      Maryanna Hostettler – the bishop’s daughter

      Annie Hostettler – the bishop’s daughter-in-law

      Others

      Officer Brandon Love – Sadie’s fiancé

      Jackson – Leah’s Englisch friend

      Tori – Leah’s Englisch friend, Jackson’s sister

      Adam Glick – Leah’s former beau

      Daniel Miller – Abigail’s beau

      Joseph Miller – Daniel’s older brother

      Ruthie Esh – Leah’s friend, Chloe’s younger sister

      Ethan Spencer – Ruthie’s beau

      Matthew Riehl – Maryanna’s betrothed

      Ralf – Ben’s boss

      Chloe – midwife

      Unofficial Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Words

      Ach – Oh

      Boppli – Baby

      Bopplin – Babies

      Bruder – Brother

      Dat, Daed – Dad

      Dawdi – Grandfather

      Denki – Thanks

      Der Herr – The Lord

      Dochder – Daughter

      Dummkopp – Dummy

      Englischer – A non-Amish person

      Ferhoodled – Mixed up, Crazy

      Fraa – Woman, Wife

      Gott – God

      Gut – Good

      Guten Mayrie – Good Morning

      Guten Tag – Good Day

      Haus – House

      Hiya – Hi

      Hullo – Hello

      Jah – Yes

      Kapp – Prayer Covering

      Lieb – Love

      Mamm – Mom

      Nee – No

      Ordnung – Rules of the Amish Community

      Rumspringa – Running around years

      Schweschder – Sister

      Vadder – Father

      Wilkom – Welcome

      Wunderbaar – Wonderful

      Chapter 1 – Settling In

      This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

      Andrew Lapp grasped a nail from his toolbelt and hammered it into the frame of the house. The scorching sun beat hard on his straw hat and he dabbed the perspiration on his forehead with a handkerchief. A drink of water was called for right about now. He glanced down from the ladder debating whether he wanted to expend the effort to retrieve his insulated beverage container. Surrendering to his demanding thirst, he descended the aluminum rungs. After gulping down several ounces of refreshment, he poured the last of the water over his face and head.

      Andrew Lapp.

      Andrew turned at the sound of Bishop Hostettler’s voice and wondered what the bishop’s request would be today. Since he was the only man in his mid-twenties that didn’t have a wife and kinner to care for, he was often called upon to help out when somebody in their community needed assistance. He didn’t mind so much, but he often wondered how the others viewed him.

      After his father, Reuben Lapp, had killed his mother, Andrew let his anger get the best of him. It seemed that since the day he unleashed his wrath on his father, the women his age had been wary of him. And who could blame them? The community probably thought he was just like his abusive alcoholic father, but nothing could be further from the truth. He swore the day his father was hauled off to jail that he would be nothing like him.

      Hello Bishop. Andrew extended his hand in greeting.

      How is work going these days? Judah’s eyes swept over the large two-story home.

      "Well. Gott has blessed me with a lot of work. It wonders me sometimes how I’ll ever get it all done."

      I might have a solution for you. Judah rubbed his gray beard. A new family is moving into Katrina and Maryanna’s old home. Benjamin Schrock is seventeen and I believe he could use a job to help support the family. I know he’s been looking around for work, but I’m not sure if he’s had much construction experience. Would you be willing to hire him on?

      I reckon I could give him a try. Truth was, Andrew had been praying for someone knowledgeable in construction to hire. Perhaps Der Herr was answering his prayer, although he didn’t feel he had time to train someone.

      "Wunderbaar. Would you mind stopping by their place after you’re finished for the day?" the bishop asked.

      No problem.

      As Judah’s buggy drove away, Andrew wondered what the new family was like. Knowing the Thompson’s place only had a couple of bedrooms, he figured the family couldn’t be very large. He hadn’t been there since the Beilers moved out several years ago. It seemed that no matter who moved in, they’d quickly outgrow the place and purchase something larger. The house was probably in need of repair unless the previous owners had made improvements, which he doubted. No doubt he’d be called upon to complete the needed repairs if there were any. He sighed. All I need is another project to add to my already demanding work load. I’d better hire Benjamin quickly.

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      Leah Weaver pulled the bran muffins out of the oven and quickly set them on the counter to cool. She took the next two pans of banana walnut muffins, shoved them into the oven, and set the timer. She glanced back at

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