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Amish Country Brides #4
The Drifter
Josiah Beachy is a dead man.
At least, that's the lie most of the people in his former Amish community have believed for the last eighteen years. He has made a lot of mistakes in his life, but his number one regret is leaving his young daughter, Bailey, behind. After he receives a letter from Indiana, he decides it's time to begin righting some of the wrongs in his life, including reconciling with his daughter. But will she ever forgive him for abandoning her?
Widow Elnora Schwartz has no intentions of remarrying after losing the love of her life. But when Josiah Beachy sweeps into town with a buggy-load of regret, her heart goes out to him. But would it be wise to trust her heart to a man who has lived most of his life as defector to the Amish life she cherishes?
One thing Josiah wasn't counting on is meeting Nora, a pretty widow with two young girls. As he begins to fall for her, he is torn and must decide whether he will join the Amish church again or stay Englisch - and alone.
Can love...and faith...bond them together?
The Drifter is the riveting fourth book in the Amish Country Brides series.Books in the AMISH COUNTRY BRIDES Series TrespasserThe HeartbreakerThe CharmerThe DrifterThe GiverThe TeacherThe WidowerThe KeeperThe PretenderThe Arranger (currently titled The Arrangement in the Amish Spring Romance collection, solo book will be available May 2023)The HealerThe Newcomer (prequel to the series)Characters you'll laugh, cry, and fall in love with. Faith-filled Amish love stories set in Indiana from USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Spredemann!
At least, that's the lie most of the people in his former Amish community have believed for the last eighteen years. He has made a lot of mistakes in his life, but his number one regret is leaving his young daughter, Bailey, behind. After he receives a letter from Indiana, he decides it's time to begin righting some of the wrongs in his life, including reconciling with his daughter. But will she ever forgive him for abandoning her?
Widow Elnora Schwartz has no intentions of remarrying after losing the love of her life. But when Josiah Beachy sweeps into town with a buggy-load of regret, her heart goes out to him. But would it be wise to trust her heart to a man who has lived most of his life as defector to the Amish life she cherishes?
One thing Josiah wasn't counting on is meeting Nora, a pretty widow with two young girls. As he begins to fall for her, he is torn and must decide whether he will join the Amish church again or stay Englisch - and alone.
Can love...and faith...bond them together?
The Drifter is the riveting fourth book in the Amish Country Brides series.Books in the AMISH COUNTRY BRIDES Series TrespasserThe HeartbreakerThe CharmerThe DrifterThe GiverThe TeacherThe WidowerThe KeeperThe PretenderThe Arranger (currently titled The Arrangement in the Amish Spring Romance collection, solo book will be available May 2023)The HealerThe Newcomer (prequel to the series)Characters you'll laugh, cry, and fall in love with. Faith-filled Amish love stories set in Indiana from USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Spredemann!
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245 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2020
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About the author
Jennifer Spredemann
56 books214 followersBy the grace of God, USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Spredemann began writing professionally as J.E.B. Spredemann in 2012. The acronym J.E.B. stands for Jennifer, Emily, and Brandi. Emily and Brandi are Jennifer's two eldest daughters, and co-authored the Amish Girls Series books, along with A Christmas of Mercy. (Brandi also writes Christian Western Romance under the pen name, Brandi Gabriel.)
You will find Jennifer's Amish-themed books under both Jennifer Spredemann and J.E.B. Spredemann. Jennifer also writes (non-Amish) Christian romance under the pen name Michelynn Christy.
As of 2025, Spredemann has penned over fifty titles, the majority of which are Amish romance.
Readers describe Spredemann's stories as books they "can't put down."
Spredemann strives to tell intriguing stories that touch the hearts of her readers and bring glory to God.
You will find Jennifer's Amish-themed books under both Jennifer Spredemann and J.E.B. Spredemann. Jennifer also writes (non-Amish) Christian romance under the pen name Michelynn Christy.
As of 2025, Spredemann has penned over fifty titles, the majority of which are Amish romance.
Readers describe Spredemann's stories as books they "can't put down."
Spredemann strives to tell intriguing stories that touch the hearts of her readers and bring glory to God.
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September 1, 2020
As a member of the Launch team for this book by Jennifer Spedemann I received a copy to read and review with my honest opinion of the book. This book is the fourth book in the Amish Country Brides series. Having read every book I waited with anticipation to read this story about Bailey. Not to be disappointed, Jennifer has the talent to wrap you in the story and you must read that "one more page", "one more chapter", and you are at the epilogue! Don't miss this series.
August 31, 2020
This book is a continuation of the “Amish Country Brides” series by author Jennifer Spreademann. If you haven’t read the other books in this series, you can still enjoy this one on its own; but I believe once you read this story you’ll want to go back and read the whole series.
If you have read the series, you’ll be interested to read Bailey Miller’s story. We first met Bailey as a very young girl when her mother, Kayla, married Silas Miller. Now she’s a teenager being courted by her first beau. Things seem to be going in a wonderful direction for Bailey. However, a long-hidden secret comes to light, and Bailey finds her life changed forever. The highlight of this book for me was the character of Bailey. The author portrays her as a normal seventeen year old: A mixture of wisdom and immaturity; caring and courageous; suffering heartbreak, yet still having an interest in all that’s happening around her. I’m glad that in the next book of the series we have an opportunity to read more of Bailey’s story.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
If you have read the series, you’ll be interested to read Bailey Miller’s story. We first met Bailey as a very young girl when her mother, Kayla, married Silas Miller. Now she’s a teenager being courted by her first beau. Things seem to be going in a wonderful direction for Bailey. However, a long-hidden secret comes to light, and Bailey finds her life changed forever. The highlight of this book for me was the character of Bailey. The author portrays her as a normal seventeen year old: A mixture of wisdom and immaturity; caring and courageous; suffering heartbreak, yet still having an interest in all that’s happening around her. I’m glad that in the next book of the series we have an opportunity to read more of Bailey’s story.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
October 5, 2020
The Drifter is an amazing story written by Jennifer Spredeman in her Amish Country Brides series. This story continues with characters from the previous book but some time has passed with Bailey now all grown up. Bailey discovers some hidden information which causes her to consider what is true in her life. Bailey takes matters in her own hands and sets things in motion to meet her biological father that she had been told was dead. Now she has to deal with the fallout from her parents. She is not sure if Josiah Beachy will even respond to her request to come for a visit since he would have to come clean that he is alive.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I was not approached to post a favorable response. I have rated this story with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.
Congratulations to Jennifer Spredeman on continuing her series with this amazing story of forgiveness, acceptance, and faith.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I was not approached to post a favorable response. I have rated this story with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.
Congratulations to Jennifer Spredeman on continuing her series with this amazing story of forgiveness, acceptance, and faith.
August 30, 2020
Author Jennifer Spredemann has done it again.. another 5 star page turner, one you just can not put down. It has secrets, forgiveness, faith and lots of Praise to Gott..
I also enjoyed seeing the characters from " The Charmer" in this book.. was great to follow their lives.
The story gave me lot of emotion, happy, sad and cheering for Josiah, who is " The Drifter".
My favorite character was Silas. I loved how he could be upset at josiah one minute, and forgiving him the next. He also shared the Bie with Josiah, and helped him to find Gott..
As always I loved the great Bible verses and lessons Jennifer Spredemann adds to her stories. I really hope those lessons may lead others to God.
I was given an ARC copy and this is in my own words..
I also enjoyed seeing the characters from " The Charmer" in this book.. was great to follow their lives.
The story gave me lot of emotion, happy, sad and cheering for Josiah, who is " The Drifter".
My favorite character was Silas. I loved how he could be upset at josiah one minute, and forgiving him the next. He also shared the Bie with Josiah, and helped him to find Gott..
As always I loved the great Bible verses and lessons Jennifer Spredemann adds to her stories. I really hope those lessons may lead others to God.
I was given an ARC copy and this is in my own words..
August 31, 2020
I was given a copy of this Arc for an honest review. Jennifer Spredemann is one of my favorite authors. She does not disappoint in this book. It is a continuation of the series. I love all the characters. I zipped through this book. I only gave it 4 stars because I felt it ended too abruptly. It needed more chapters to follow the story. We went from point a to point b too fast. Loved the book though. #drifter #spredemann #amishbook
August 30, 2020
It’s an Amish romance about two people who both get a second chance on love and moving on from the past. I was able to get an advance copy to read. I would definitely recommend this book by Jennifer Spredemann. An easy read and you won’t put down till the end!
August 23, 2020
The Drifter....another awesome book by Jennifer Spredemann
Secrets..you know just about everyone has a secret or two.
Bailey had grown up thinking her Dad was dead, but after several
years she found a letter that her Mom had hidden saying he
was alive.
After a recent breakup with her boyfriend. Bailey decides she wants
to meet her Dad, so she writes him a letter.
With ups and downs in family life Josiah couldn't decide if he
wants to return to his Amish life or stay in the English world.
On a trip to see his parents after being in the English world,
he decided to turn his life over to God and God begins to work
in his life.He finally decides to return to his Amish life.
An awesome book that you must read. You may want to cry and shout
while you are reading....
Secrets..you know just about everyone has a secret or two.
Bailey had grown up thinking her Dad was dead, but after several
years she found a letter that her Mom had hidden saying he
was alive.
After a recent breakup with her boyfriend. Bailey decides she wants
to meet her Dad, so she writes him a letter.
With ups and downs in family life Josiah couldn't decide if he
wants to return to his Amish life or stay in the English world.
On a trip to see his parents after being in the English world,
he decided to turn his life over to God and God begins to work
in his life.He finally decides to return to his Amish life.
An awesome book that you must read. You may want to cry and shout
while you are reading....
August 19, 2020
I just finished reading The Drifter, the next book in the Amish Country Brides Series. The whole series has been really engaging and interesting to read. In this book we see Josiah, who has left the Amish life behind as he has sought the Englischer life style. After many years pass, he receives a letter that leads his life into directions he probably never dreamed of.
Josiah has a kind and endearing personality and this comes through clearly in the book and you really enjoy the journey with Josiah. He has stuff to overcome, to deal with and take responsibility for. This is sometimes very hard in life and does he have the faith he needs to do those things that he faces?
Just as with the previous stories, I was delighted to read this one. And they are all so good. You won't want to miss any of them! This is a great Christian-themed book, well worth your time to read. I wasn't able to put it down, till I knew exactly what happened!
I received an ebook copy from the author, all thoughts are my own.
Josiah has a kind and endearing personality and this comes through clearly in the book and you really enjoy the journey with Josiah. He has stuff to overcome, to deal with and take responsibility for. This is sometimes very hard in life and does he have the faith he needs to do those things that he faces?
Just as with the previous stories, I was delighted to read this one. And they are all so good. You won't want to miss any of them! This is a great Christian-themed book, well worth your time to read. I wasn't able to put it down, till I knew exactly what happened!
I received an ebook copy from the author, all thoughts are my own.
November 15, 2021
Another Spectacular Read
As with all of her books , you jump right into the story from the very first sentence. The characters all reach into your heart and become part of your own community. There is nothing childish about her writing and you always wish the books were longer because you devoured them so quickly because they are always so good.
As with all of her books , you jump right into the story from the very first sentence. The characters all reach into your heart and become part of your own community. There is nothing childish about her writing and you always wish the books were longer because you devoured them so quickly because they are always so good.
September 24, 2020
This 4th book in the series, Amish Country Brides, kept me up late several nights as I just had to see what was going to happen next. This story centers around Bailey as we follow her journey. When Bailey discovers an unknown secret, it definitely changes her life.
A true roller coaster of emotions for both the characters and the reader. Such a great story and easy to follow.
A copy of this book was provided to me by the author for an honest review.
A true roller coaster of emotions for both the characters and the reader. Such a great story and easy to follow.
A copy of this book was provided to me by the author for an honest review.
September 7, 2020
As he is drifting along
Another wonderful story of understanding what God does for you if only you ask. As Bailey seeks to find her mother's parents photo she finds the most exciting news of her 17 years of age... Bailey then finds that God has room in her heart for much love and happiness.
Another wonderful story of understanding what God does for you if only you ask. As Bailey seeks to find her mother's parents photo she finds the most exciting news of her 17 years of age... Bailey then finds that God has room in her heart for much love and happiness.
May 23, 2021
Loved dreams
Love the story line it started out like other bookstore it had a twist in a different direction was one that can't quit reading finished in a day. Characters I liked Silas he was a straight with everyone. Bailey was a tipical teenager great kid. Loved All of them. They all came to live to me. Thanks again
Love the story line it started out like other bookstore it had a twist in a different direction was one that can't quit reading finished in a day. Characters I liked Silas he was a straight with everyone. Bailey was a tipical teenager great kid. Loved All of them. They all came to live to me. Thanks again
September 2, 2020
Another great book by Jennifer Spredmann. In this story Josiah learns that what he thought he wanted to get away from was not what he needed in the end. Things are not as they seem and sometimes joy is right in front of you.
September 10, 2020
Didn't quite buy the HEA ending
Forgiveness is not hard with God's help. But reconciliation is not. Had some difficulties with the apparent premise in this book that they naturally come together.
Forgiveness is not hard with God's help. But reconciliation is not. Had some difficulties with the apparent premise in this book that they naturally come together.
September 17, 2020
This is book 4 of this series and the characters continued to draw me in. Strong dealing with faith, respect and second chances. Spredemann draws you in from the beginning and holds you until the end.
August 13, 2021
Such a great story!
I love this book. God always makes things right in your life. This book gave me such hope and made me feel good inside. I highly recommend this series to everyone.
I love this book. God always makes things right in your life. This book gave me such hope and made me feel good inside. I highly recommend this series to everyone.
August 20, 2021
Was wonderful as book 1,2,3,4 Awesome writer and love there is so much
scriptures of the Bible and talking about the bible blending
with the storyline. All the books in this series are so awesome!!!!
I hate for the series to end.
Jennifer Spredemann is a gifted writer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
scriptures of the Bible and talking about the bible blending
with the storyline. All the books in this series are so awesome!!!!
I hate for the series to end.
Jennifer Spredemann is a gifted writer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 17, 2021
two dads,one mam
A sweet story that I’m happy to recommend. A young girl finds a letter written to her mother from a father who was supposedly deceased. Her stepfather has raised her. But now she longs to know her birth father….and so the story begins.
A sweet story that I’m happy to recommend. A young girl finds a letter written to her mother from a father who was supposedly deceased. Her stepfather has raised her. But now she longs to know her birth father….and so the story begins.
April 24, 2022
This book was another hit. The Author keeps you lingering for more. Silas was a great step father and stepping aside for another man to be in his daughters life after seventeen years. Bailey is a very Loved child as well as all her brothers and sisters. This is a must read so enjoy like I did.
September 19, 2020
Really good easy read
This book keeps you interested right to the end. Loved the series so far can't wait for the next book.
This book keeps you interested right to the end. Loved the series so far can't wait for the next book.
January 3, 2021
Such a beautiful book
I truly loved this book. So many happy things going on and a lot of forgiveness in this story. I can’t wait to read the next book
I truly loved this book. So many happy things going on and a lot of forgiveness in this story. I can’t wait to read the next book
April 27, 2021
I absolutely loved the drifter glad some old Characters came in to the story, I'm on to the next book of this series.
December 15, 2021
The Englishman
This was a very good book.I enjoyed the bible verses that was included to.A very good clean book for any age.
This was a very good book.I enjoyed the bible verses that was included to.A very good clean book for any age.
March 25, 2022
Another favourable romantic drama
February 10, 2021
This is the fourth book in "The Amish Country Bride's" series by Jennifer Spedemann. As a member of her launch team this is absolutely beautiful book! Gives you the romance and love you are look for. Absolutely my favorite new author.
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