Thursday, October 15, 2020

Even strong people have a breaking point... NEW Amish Romance

 

Raim Schwartz’s Rumspringa is a blurry distant memory, one that makes little difference as he prepares for his future. The last thing he expects on his wedding day is Alyssa Moore, his former neighbor in Springfield, to show up and announce he’s the dat of her baby. Homeless and unemployed, Alyssa is desperate for Raim’s help, but it comes with emotional strings attached. Can Alyssa bear to be parted from the baby she’d made great sacrifices to keep?



Excerpt 

HIS AMISH BABY


When Mr. Schwartz closed the Bible, the family bowed their heads and shut their eyes before Mr. Schwartz began to pray in English. Not sure what to do, Alyssa glanced at Raim. Her heart flip-flopped when he suddenly opened his eyes and locked gazes with her.

“Father, we thank Thee for Thy Word. It tells how You want a relationship with each of us, no matter where we are or our circumstances.”

Alyssa blinked, but neither she nor Raim broke eye contact.

“We’re thankful You sent Alyssa and Landon to us. Bless them, Father, as only Thou art able to.”

A slow smile spread across Raim’s mouth. A corner of Alyssa’s heart—a spot she’d thought shriveled up a long time ago—sparked to life. The tears she’d fought off earlier returned. Unable to bear the emotion, she pushed to her feet and rushed to the door.

A moment later, she stood on the wooden steps in the chilly night, gulping in fresh air.

The door creaked open behind her. “Alyssa?” Raim’s calm voice reached out to her.

“I’m sorry.” She dashed wildly at the moisture flowing down her cheeks.

“It hasn’t been easy for you,” he said, draping a heavy coat around her shoulders. “Taking care of my son without any financial or family support.”

“Yeah.” Her fingers grabbed the edges of the garment and drew it around her. “Easy is certainly not the word I’d use.”


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