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    Annie's Decision (Amish Girls Series - Book 5)
    Annie's Decision (Amish Girls Series - Book 5)
    Annie's Decision (Amish Girls Series - Book 5)
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    Annie's Decision (Amish Girls Series - Book 5)

    By Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

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    Annie Yoder has always dreamed of meeting an Englisch girl her own age, so when she sees an advertisement for Amish pen pals in the local paper, she begs her folks to allow her to participate. Annie quickly learns there are exciting new things in the Englisch world and she finds herself drawn to the forbidden. Will Annie's verboten desires lead her away from her people?
    Annie isn't the only one in a Valley of Decision. Jonathan Fisher's Rumspringa may cost him more than he bargained for. Will his foolishness change the course of his life forever?
    Inspirational Teen Fiction Approx. 118 pages

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann
    Release dateApr 22, 2015
    ISBN9781311802682
    Annie's Decision (Amish Girls Series - Book 5)
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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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      Annie's Decision (Amish Girls Series - Book 5) - Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

      Annie’s Decision

      Amish Girls Series – Book 5

      J.E.B. Spredemann

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 to 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.

      http://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. Photo of 1968 Camaro by Rich Niewiroski, Jr.

      Table of Contents

      Books By J.E.B. Spredemann

      Authors’ Note

      Unofficial Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Words

      Characters in Annie’s Decision

      Chapter 1 – Pen Pals

      Chapter 2 – The Letter

      Chapter 3 – Good Advice

      Chapter 4 – Joanna

      Chapter 5 – The Singing

      Chapter 6 – The Incident

      Chapter 7 – Consequences

      Chapter 8 – Church

      Chapter 9 – The Rumor

      Chapter 10 – The Farewell

      Chapter 11 – Disappointment

      Chapter 12 – Proposal

      Chapter 13 – The Ceremony

      Chapter 14 – The Decision

      Abigail’s Triumph

      BOOKS BY J.E.B. SPREDEMANN

      AMISH GIRLS SERIES

      Joanna’s Struggle

      Danika’s Journey

      Chloe’s Revelation

      Susanna’s Surprise

      NOVELLAS

      Amish by Accident*

      (Amish Secrets Series)

      An Unforgivable Secret*

      COMING SOON!

      (From Amish Girls Series)

      Annie’s Decision

      Abigail’s Triumph

      Brooke’s Quest

      2014

      Learning to Love – Saul’s Story*

      (From Amish Secrets Series)

      A Secret Encounter

      To our Readers...you are our inspiration

      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.

      Unofficial Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Words

      Ach – Oh

      Ausbund – Amish hymn book

      Bloobier – Blueberry

      Boppli – Baby

      Bopplin – Babies

      Bruder – Brother

      Dat, Daed – Dad

      Dawdi – Grandfather

      Denki – Thanks

      Der Herr – The Lord

      Dochder – Daughter

      Dokter – Doctor

      Dummkopp – Dummy

      Englischer – A non-Amish person

      Ferhoodled – Mixed up, Crazy

      Fraa – Woman, Wife

      Gott – God

      Gut – Good

      Gross Dawdi – Great Grandfather

      Guten Mayrie – Good Morning

      Haus – House

      Hiya – Hi

      Hullo – Hello

      Jah – Yes

      Kapp – Prayer Covering

      Kumm – Come

      Lieb – Love

      Liede – Song

      Mamm – Mom

      Mammi – Grandmother

      Mei Lieb – My Love

      Mein Liewe – My Dear

      Mudder – Mother

      Nee – No

      Ordnung – Rules of the Amish Community

      Rumspringa – Running around years

      Schweschder – Sister

      Vadder – Father

      Vorsinger – Song Leader

      Wilkom – Welcome

      Wunderbaar – Wonderful

      Characters in Annie’s Decision

      The Yoder Family

      Jacob – deacon, father

      Sarah – mother

      Eli & Danika (King) – son & wife, protagonist of Danika’s Journey

      Annie – protagonist

      The Hostettler Family

      Judah – father, bishop of Paradise

      Lydia – mother

      Nathan – oldest brother

      Levi – older brother, protagonist of Chloe’s Revelation

      Joshua – Susie’s older brother

      Susanna – protagonist of Susanna’s Surprise

      Maryanna – Susie’s twin sister

      Paul, Elizabeth, Ella, Micah, and Yonnie – other siblings

      The Fisher family

      Gideon – father

      Esther – mother

      Isaac & Rachel – oldest son & wife

      Grace – oldest daughter

      Joanna – protagonist of Joanna’s Struggle, youngest daughter

      Jonathan – youngest son, instigator of mischief

      The King Family

      Philip – father

      Naomi – mother

      Danika – daughter, protagonist of Danika’s Journey

      Katie – daughter

      P.J. – son

      The Lapp family

      Sadie – oldest daughter

      Andrew – oldest son

      Others

      Matthew Riehl – friend of Jonathan Fisher and Joshua Hostettler

      Chloe Esh – protagonist of Chloe’s Revelation, Levi’s aldi

      Laura and Mr. Scott – Joanna’s employers

      Caleb Scott – nephew of Joanna’s employers

      Amanda Johnson – Englisch girl

      Chapter 1 – Pen Pals

      "A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly..." Proverbs 18:24

      "Mamm, Mamm; look here! Annie Yoder said with excitement in her voice. This ad says, ‘Wanted: Amish Pen Pals. Preferably girls ages 12-16’. The address is right here."

      Sarah Yoder glanced up at her daughter. "I’m not sure your daed will want you communicating with an Englischer. Annie hung her head and Sarah sensed her disappointment. I’ll tell you what. Bring it up to your daed after dinner tonight. He’s sure to be in a Gut mood, especially when I tell him the news."

      "What news, Mamm?" Annie wondered.

      Well, it looks like you're going to have to wait until after dinner too. Sarah smiled.

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      Mm...this sure is delicious pie, Jacob Yoder said to his wife after dinner.

      Don’t tell me; I had nothing to do with it. Annie baked it all by herself, Sarah told her husband, as she served several slices to the remainder of the children who sat around the table.

      "Annie, you did a wonderful Gut job on this pie," her father complimented.

      "Denki, Dat. Strawberry rhubarb pie is your favorite, ain’t?" Annie said.

      "Jah, for sure and for certain." Her father smiled.

      I have some news, Sarah Yoder nearly whispered, to see if anyone was listening. Everyone turned their eyes in her direction.

      Jacob Yoder raised his eyebrows as though asking a question. Well, out with it.

      Sarah looked at the bright faces around the table and smiled. "We’re gettin’ another gross Boppli."

      Really? squealed Faith, the youngest girl in the family.

      "Who, Mamm? Is it Hannah?" Annie wondered if her eighteen-year-old sister who had recently married could be expecting.

      "Nee," Sarah said.

      "Ach, exclaimed Samuel, Annie's older brother. ‘Tis Eli!"

      Mamm smiled in affirmation. "That’s right, Danika and Eli will

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