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    Englisch on Purpose (Prequel to Amish by Accident)
    Englisch on Purpose (Prequel to Amish by Accident)
    Englisch on Purpose (Prequel to Amish by Accident)
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    Englisch on Purpose (Prequel to Amish by Accident)

    By Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

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    Mattie Riehl never expected her life to turn out this way. Raised Mennonite and amongst Amish friends in beautiful Lancaster County, she should be perfectly content, shouldn’t she? But something inside beckons her to another world, another life. Can she leave her roots and her friends behind for a world she knows little about? Will she abandon everything, including the God her parents have taught her to follow?

    Englisch on Purpose is the prequel to J.E.B. Spredemann’s award-winning book, Amish by Accident, and is the story of Elisabeth Schrock’s best friend, Mattie.

    Christian fiction

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann
    Release dateSep 19, 2015
    ISBN9781311438331
    Englisch on Purpose (Prequel to Amish by Accident)
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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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      Englisch on Purpose (Prequel to Amish by Accident) - Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

      The Riehl Family

      Mattie (aka Matilda) – protagonist

      Matthew – Mattie’s father

      Maryanna – Mattie’s mother, protagonist of Susanna’s Surprise

      Rebekah – Mattie’s sister

      Ellie – Mattie’s sister

      The Hostettler Family

      Judah – Mattie’s maternal grandfather, bishop of Paradise Amish District

      Lydia – Mattie’s maternal grandmother, Judah’s wife

      Annie (Yoder) Hostettler – Mattie’s aunt, protagonist of Annie’s Decision

      Joshua – Mattie’s uncle, Annie’s husband, protagonist of Annie’s Decision

      The Fisher Family

      Johnny and Judah (aka JJ) – Mattie’s twin cousins, sons of Jonathan and Susie

      Jonathan – Mattie’s uncle, protagonist of Susanna’s Surprise

      Susie – Mattie’s aunt, Jonathan’s wife, protagonist of Susanna’s Surprise

      The Schrock Family

      Elisabeth – Mattie’s best friend, protagonist of Amish by Accident

      Jacob – Elisabeth’s brother

      Martha – Elisabeth’s sister

      Ben and Leah – Elisabeth’s parents, protagonists of Leah’s Legacy

      The Brenneman Family

      Rachel – Elisabeth’s neighbor

      Saul and Chloe – Rachel’s parents, protagonists of Chloe’s Revelation and Saul’s Story

      Others

      Richard Greene – protagonist

      Jackie – Richard’s sister

      Mr. Bonneville – Mattie’s employer

      Luke Beiler – Elisabeth’s beau

      Unofficial Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Words

      Ach – Oh

      Dat, Daed – Dad

      Denki – Thanks

      Der Herr – The Lord

      Dochder – Daughter

      Englischer – A non-Amish person

      Fraa – Woman, Wife

      Gott – God

      Grosseldre - Grandparents

      Gut – Good

      Hullo – Hello

      Jah – Yes

      Kinner – Children

      Kins kinner – Grandchildren

      Lieb (Liebchen) – Love, My Love

      Mamm – Mom

      Mammi – Grandmother

      Nee – No

      Ordnung – Rules of the Amish Community

      Schatzi – Sweetheart

      Vadder – Father

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Glossary

      Characters

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Chapter 4

      Chapter 5

      Chapter 6

      Chapter 7

      Chapter 8

      Chapter 9

      Chapter 10

      Chapter 11

      Chapter 12

      Chapter 13

      Chapter 14

      Chapter 15

      Chapter 16

      Chapter 17

      Chapter 18

      Chapter 19

      Chapter 20

      Chapter 21

      Chapter 22

      Chapter 23

      Chapter 24

      Amish by Accident

      Chapter 1

      Matthew listened closely. Did he hear something? He peeked over at Maryanna in the darkness, who lay by his side, softly snoring.

      A soft click told him all he needed to know. He hastily rose from the bed and pulled his suspendered pants on quietly. He nearly tumbled over his work boots as he tiptoed toward the living room. He flipped the lights on.

      Dad? His daughter’s surprised expression was wrought with anguish.

      His muscled forearms crossed his chest. What are you doing out at this hour? Your curfew was an hour ago, young lady. He pointed to the clock on the wall.

      I…I…uh, Johnny and Judah wanted to stay out longer. I told them I had to be home.

      That’s not good enough. Try again. He raised a brow.

      What’s going on? Matthew turned at Maryanna’s voice.

      "Our daughter is just now returning home."

      Matthew, can’t we discuss this in the morning? I’m sure Mattie’s tired.

      Matthew didn’t miss the ‘thanks, Mom’ look Mattie tossed Maryanna. I think it needs to be discussed now, he insisted.

      Why? Maryanna challenged him.

      "Why? Because this is important, that’s why. And by the time she awakens in the morning, I’ll have been working a couple of hours. At least."

      Their daughter, Rebekah, walked into the kitchen, yawning. What’s going on, Mom?

      Your sister, here, is late. Once again. Matthew frowned. You may go back to bed, Rebekah.

      Mattie’s hands flew up. I don’t know what you want me to say, Dad. I’ve told you the truth. She yawned. I’m tired. Can I go to bed now?

      No. He held out his hand. Give me your keys.

      But, Dad–

      Now. Matthew tempered his frustration as best as he could.

      Tears welled in his daughter’s eyes and she yanked her car keys from her purse.

      Matthew clenched his fingers around them. You’re grounded for two weeks.

      But how will I get to school and work without my car?

      "Perhaps you should have thought about that before you decided to return home late."

      Matthew, isn’t this a little harsh? Maryanna’s hand caressed his back.

      Matthew frowned. No, this is not harsh. We’ve been over this before. She’s had fair warning. She needs to realize there are consequences for her actions. He turned back to their daughter. Go to bed, Mattie.

      "You’re just like Dawdi Sabastian!"

      He grimaced as his daughter flew up the stairs in tears. Being compared to his ultra-strict Amish father was not a compliment by any stretch of the word.

      Are you sure that was the best thing to do?

      Matthew stared at his wife in disbelief. Listen, Maryanna. I need you to support me. We need to be in agreement.

      I just don’t think that was the best thing to do.

      "And what would you have done?"

      I probably would have waited until tomorrow, then I would have reasoned with her.

      We’ve tried that already, remember? Matthew sighed. Maryanna, do you think it’s easy for me to put restrictions on our children? Well, it’s not. She knows better. And Mattie staying out late is asking for trouble. Especially if she’s with Jonathan’s boys.

      Maryanna exhaled. You have a point.

      <><><>

      Okay, Lis, I’ve had it! My parents are driving me crazy, Mattie ranted. If they keep this up, I think I’m going to scream.

      Elisabeth eyed her best friend. I can’t believe they took your car away.

      Not the car, just the keys. Which is essentially the same thing, I guess. Mattie paced from Elisabeth’s bedroom window to her desk, then plopped down in her chair. I’m thinking of leaving.

      Mattie, don’t leave. What am I going to do if you’re gone?

      Come with me then.

      I don’t know. It’s kind of scary. Elisabeth shook her head. Where will you go? Who will you stay with?

      I’m sure I’ll find a place. I’ve been saving up money from my job. Mattie tapped her chin. I think I’ll look up ‘Help Wanted’ ads in New York.

      Elisabeth’s eyes widened. New York?

      I’ve always wanted to go there. Why not?

      "But it’s so big. And there are ferhoodled people there."

      Mattie smiled at her Amish best friend. "There are ferhoodled people everywhere, Lis. Just look at my cousins." She laughed, thinking of Johnny and Judah and all the mischief the twins had gotten into over the years.

      I can’t believe they still have their motorcycles. You’d think Bishop Hostettler would have made them sell them.

      Oh, I’m sure he will when they finally join the church.

      "Do you think they will? Because I can see them becoming Englisch."

      They said they plan to join the church. I just don’t think they’re ready to settle down just yet.

      <><><>

      Jonathan, Matthew began, after taking a sip of his root beer.

      Jonathan raised his hands in protest, a definitive smirk on his face. I already know what you’re going to say. My boys, right?

      You’ve got to give them some restrictions. They’ve been getting Mattie into trouble. She was late again.

      Jonathan’s brow shot up. That’s it?

      It’s a big deal when my daughter disobeys me.

      Maybe you should lift her curfew.

      Lift her curfew? Matthew shook his head. She’s got work and school. She needs sleep at night.

      She’s an adult, Matt. She needs to figure out for herself what’s important and what’s not. Her work and school might suffer a bit, but she could learn a valuable lesson. You and Maryanna won’t always be there to tell her what time to be home. She needs to learn responsibility. That could be the best way.

      I don’t know…

      What’s the worst-case scenario? She misses a class or loses her job, right?

      Matthew shook his head. Or she falls asleep driving and kills herself or someone else.

      "Our time is in Der Herr’s hands; you know that."

      "I know, I know. But shouldn’t I do something?"

      Jonathan nodded. Yes. Pray for her. Then leave her in God’s hands.

      That’s so hard to do.

      "Our kinner do not belong to us; they belong to Der Herr."

      Matthew attempted to tamper his frustration. I realize that, but I still feel that I should be a parent to her.

      There’s another option.

      What’s that?

      Jonathan rubbed his beard. You could give her an ultimatum.

      Matthew frowned. A what?

      Give her a choice: follow the rules of the house or move out.

      That’s a tough one. Maryanna’d kill me if I told Mattie that. Besides, where would she stay?

      She’d figure it out pretty quickly.

      Matthew chuckled. She’d probably move in with you.

      Jonathan shrugged. Her cousins wouldn’t mind.

      That would be like a reward for her, I think. He shook his head.

      Maryanna stepped into the shop. Ooh, rewards? I like rewards. She eyed both men. What are you two up to?

      We’re discussing our daughter, Matthew said.

      Oh. Maryanna nodded. Susie and I were discussing a get-together. We want to go on a camping trip. What do you think? We can invite Josh and Annie too.

      Jonathan smiled at Matthew. Sounds good to me. Matt?

      How long did you have in mind? We’ve got work. Matthew looked at his wife.

      "Could you take off a Friday? We can leave

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