The Newcomer

Amish Country Brides #0.5

by Jennifer Spredemann

This is where it all began...

Silas Miller's life is exciting, and he and his friends have their whole lives ahead of them. Until their rumspringa trip turns into a reeling tragedy.

Not long after the heartbreak, his folks inform him and his siblings they will be moving from Pennsylvania Amish country to Indiana. Indiana appears to be a fast track to nowhere - until Silas meets pretty Sadie Ann.

Sadie Ann hadn't expected a new family to show up in their community. But when handsome Silas Miller catches her eye, she knows there's something special about him. When she learns of his past, she can't help but want to be part of his future. But will a man like Silas give her the time of day - given her own past?

Can Gott heal Silas's heart and give him and Sadie Ann a promising future - together?

Readers of the Amish Country Brides series will appreciate learning about the past of their favorite characters in this exciting prequel!

Buy this Amish romance series today and be transported to beautiful Amish Country!

AMISH COUNTRY BRIDES
The Trespasser (Amish Country Brides)
The Heartbreaker (Amish Country Brides)
The Charmer (Amish Country Brides)
The Drifter (Amish Country Brides)
The Giver (Amish Country Brides Christmas)
The Teacher (Amish Country Brides)
The Widower (Amish Country Brides)
The Keeper (Amish Country Brides)
The Pretender (Amish Country Brides)
The Arrangement (featured in the Amish Spring Romance collection)
The Healer (Amish Country Brides)
The Newcomer (Amish Country Brides)

Publisher's
Each story is between 200-300 pages (with the exception of The Pretender and The Arrangement, which are a little shorter in length) and can stand alone
For your convenience, each book includes a Reader Discussion Guide and Pennsylvania Dutch Glossary

214 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 9, 2022

About the author

By 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.

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Newcomer by Jennifer Spredemann
(Amish Country Brides): The Prequel to the Amish Country Brides Series
by Jennifer Spredemann , J.E.B. Spredemann
Book 12 of 12: Amish Country Brides
This is where it all began...
Silas Miller's life is exciting, and he and his friends have their whole lives ahead of them. Until their rumspringa trip turns into a reeling tragedy.
Not long after the heartbreak, his folks inform him and his siblings they will be moving from Pennsylvania Amish country to Indiana. Indiana appears to be a fast track to nowhere - until Silas meets pretty Sadie Ann.
Sadie Ann hadn't expected a new family to show up in their community. But when handsome Silas Miller catches her eye, she knows there's something special about him. When she learns of his past, she can't help but want to be part of his future. But will a man like Silas give her the time of day - given her own past?
Can Gott heal Silas's heart and give him and Sadie Ann a promising future - together?
Readers of the Amish Country Brides series will appreciate learning about the past of their favorite characters in this exciting prequel!
Buy this Amish romance series today and be transported to beautiful Amish Country!
This is Sadie Ann and Silas Miller's story.
The same attendant then approached him. “The young woman in the front car said you’re welcome to ride in the empty seat next to her.”
Ach, had he heard right? “She offered to let me ride with her?”
He glanced her way, and she flashed a shy smile. Denki, Gott!
“You need to be quick,” the attendant urged.
Without another second, he nodded and rushed to the rollercoaster’s front car. The attendant waited until he clicked his safety belt on, then he lowered a metal bar in front of them.
“I can’t believe we’re actually doing this!” Excitement exploded from Josiah Beachy’s voice as he bounded into Silas’s bedroom and shook him by the shoulders.
Silas Miller grinned at his best friend as he attempted to fold his swim trunks and place them into his travel bag. “We are. Finally. The trip we’ve been talking about and planning for since…when?”
“Ach, didn’t we talk about it when we were still in school yet?”
“A week and a half at the beach!” Josiah grasped Silas’s arms and shook him.
“I can hardly believe it.”
I recommend reading.
The Newcomer by Jennifer Spredemann is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Jennifer Spredemann.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
AMISH COUNTRY BRIDES
The Trespasser (Amish Country Brides)
The Heartbreaker (Amish Country Brides)
The Charmer (Amish Country Brides)
The Drifter (Amish Country Brides)
The Giver (Amish Country Brides Christmas)
The Teacher (Amish Country Brides)
The Widower (Amish Country Brides)
The Keeper (Amish Country Brides)
The Pretender (Amish Country Brides)
The Arrangement (featured in the Amish Spring Romance collection)
The Healer (Amish Country Brides)
The Newcomer (Amish Country Brides)

[Sunnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This prequel really leaves you wanting to read the rest of the books. It is very moving and I read it quickly to see what happens. Silas and Josiah are excited to head to the beach for their Rumspringa. Josiah meets Kayla and the story begins. It is a teaching story of faith, forgiveness and love. There are Christian teachings in this book as in the others, as well. There is always something new to learn and mentors in the books to help the characters to learn and grow. I am sure you will enjoy this!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author without being required to give a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

[Barb Beechy · Rating 5 out of 5]

When best friends, Silas Miller and Josiah Beachy go on their Rumspringa trip to Florida, they never expected that it would turn out as a tragedy. While in Florida, Josiah falls in Love with Kayla Johnson, and they have a fling for a night. But after Kayla and her parents leave, tragedy happens to Joshia and Kayla doesn't know about it.
After Silas returns home, his parents decided to move to Indiana in hopes of a new beginning. What a wonderful beginning it is for Silas... He learns the true meaning of the Bible and God's word.. you must read this book with a box of tissues next to you. This is such a God filled story, and I wish it wasn't the last of the series.. now to read The Trespasser again, to remember Kaylas story.. To God Be The Glory. I was gifted an early ARC for my honest review..

[Michelle Rhoden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness! You will want to be alone when you read this book so you can shed a few tears and focus on the characters. Definitely a tear jerker, but filled with scriptures that are good for thought and reflection. The Newcomer is a prequel to the Amish Country Bride Series and you can follow it up with the next book which in the The Trespasser so you can continue to follow the storyline. This was definitely an “I didn’t see that coming” book.

Jennifer Spredemann is a gifted writer and you will be blessed in reading her books.

All words and opinions are my own. I was given a complimentary copy of this book front the author for my honest opinion.

[Charlotte Runnels · Rating 5 out of 5]

newcomer

I enjoyed this book because it was a perfect beginning to the Amish country bride series. I have read all of them, but reading this one wants me to go back and reread them.
Jennifer, your books has so much faith, love, Gods word and understanding. Your story line is so touching, with meaning.

[Patti Whitson Stephenson She Lives to Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Review:

I have enjoyed reading this Amish series, and I’ve also appreciated the fact that the author has made sure that the gospel has been shared in every book. It’s been interesting and heart-touching to follow the lives of the main characters through the series. If you are reading the series for the first time, you’ll want to begin with this book.

In this story, both Silas and Josiah have choices to make, and the choices made in this book will affect their lives and the lives of their families all through the rest of the series. I came away with a new respect for Silas, and it’s easy to how see he becomes the strong, faithful character we read about as the series progresses. This is interesting, clean Christian fiction with a message of faith, hope, and love.

I voluntarily received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

[Cherese Akhavein · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Newcomer by Jennifer Spredemann
Grab a box of tissues and settle in for another wonderful book by Jennifer Spredemann. I look forward to each book in this series and this one did not disappoint. One thing you can always count on with this author is not only a great story but lots of Great scriptures to strengthen your faith all while bringing the storyline together.
Kayla and Silas’s story will grab hold of you and you won’t want to miss a single word as you work your way through this wonderful read, the you will get the pleasure of knowing that even in the darkest of times God will stand by you to brighten each day. I’m looking forward to reading more of Kayla’s story in the next book. This is a must read I highly recommend it as well as all this series.

[Connie Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

First I would like to Thank Jennifer Spredemann for allowing me to be part of the Launch Team. I am so blessed to be selected to read an advance copy of this wonderful book, the next in the Amish Country Brides Series. In The Newcomer you get to learn the story behind Silas, Josiah, and Kayla. This book can be read as a stand alone but you will better understand the characters if you read them in order. Silas is a sweet caring young man who has to grow up during his Rumspringa. Josiah is his best friend. Jennifer Spredemann has a gift for telling a story that will help you understand The Word of the Bible, I learn something with every book. This book is full of learning experiences of Faith, Hope and Love.

[Phyllis Rundell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the Prequel to the Amish Brides series and sets the stage for the other twelve books. This is Silas Miller and Sadie Ann's story and the character development is excellent. Silas and his friend Josiah set off for Florida from their home in Pennsylvania Amish country for their rumspringa. While in Florida tragedy strikes and Josiah dies and Silas returns alone. Upon returning to Pennsylvania, Silas' family informs him they are moving to Indiana where he meets Sadie Ann. While attracted to each other, Silas and Sadie Ann both have a past. Will their pasts keep them from forming a meaningful relationship that will perhaps become a HEA? Be sure and read this real page turner to find out; I know you will enjoy it as much as I did.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love reading this book and finding out what happened at the beginning. Well rounded characters, story will keep you reading. I could not put down and read it within 2 hours. There is humor, sadness and new starts in the book. I really liked the character Preacher Dan and what he talked about to Silas.

I received an Arc copy of the Newcomer and I am under no obligation to give a positive review.

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

The finale of the Amish Country Brides series, The Newcomer circles back to the
beginning of the story, bringing new insight to the series. This has an excellent story line, with wonderful & believable characters & I feel like I'm losing dear friends as the series ends. You can't go wrong with any Jennifer Spredemann book. I definitely
would recommend this book as well as the entire series.

[Julie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book should come with tissues. I couldn't put this book down. Read in one day and I want to read the series all over again. I fell in love with Silas all over again and my heart broke for Kayla. I was given an advanced copy of this book with an exchange of my honest review.

[Kaye Wingo · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful book