What a different family the Troyers were from most of the Amish fiction I've read. How could the bishop be that type of man? How could Aden be the man he was with the childhood he had? He was a true gift.I can't wait to see what happens in the next book in the series!

One thing about Amish romance novels is they're all somewhat the same. However I was quite surprised in this book. I started off heating Aidan and even saw. So it was a pretty nasty piece of work. But this book just definitely shows that you can't judge a person by their cover or their outside actions. Definitely love this book and can't wait to start the next book in this series.

Wow, where do I begin? This book played with my emotions. One of the characters, author Kathleen Fuller wrote about in this story really brought out the worst in me. I found I had feelings of strong dislike for this person. He literally tore my heart apart with his actions. How can he get away with this? Would a true man of God act this way? I judged him harshly.This book made me cry. Not once, but several times. I hurt for those who hurt. I literally felt their pain. My heart went out to Sadie,...

Things are not always as we perceive and at first look the Amish Community of Birch Creek, looks and acts just like most others. As we delve into the character’s lives here, one family is not like most of the others, and this family is at the forefront of all of the families. This is the Bishops family, and there are a lot of deep dark secrets here.Beginning with just about the first page we see that one of the Bishops sons is a drunkard. He attacks of one his own, Sadie Schrock, and life then t...

I received a free copy from Netgalley in return for an honest review.For me, this was a first. I already knew books about Amish are popular, but I never came to reading these books. The story was great, the characters likeable. I also learned to let go of prejudices. To give an example, I always thought Amish did not have showers (only bathtubs and such), running water and such. Initially the showers taken and such bugged me, but thank goodness there is google ;-) So this book pushed me to learn...

A Reluctant Bride, By: Kathleen FullerA Reluctant Bride is book one in An Amish of Birch Creek series. What an amazing book. This is Kathleen Fuller’s best book yet! I was captured right from the start. I read the book cover to cover in less than a day. This is a story that will have you sitting on the edge of your seating wondering what in the world could possibly happen next! A story of faith, trust, love, heartache, forgiveness and of the past. This was a powerfully moving story for me. The i...

Great writer, Great storyline.I had the joy of meeting the author Kathleen Fuller in Charm, OH, after meeting her and hearing her enthusiasm for Amish writing I had to jump in. So glad I did. This lovely story revolves around Sadie a young lady with a fractured heart and spirit. Sadie is then handed a large list of life tragedies. Through tragedy she is placed in a forced marriage to Aden. Aden is also very fractured by events in his life and his family. Their journey to become a trusting and lo...

Forced into a marriage to a man she has hated and tried to avoid for years is never a great way to start any relationship. It was enjoyable to watch these two open up to each other and begin to trust one another and help each other heal from events in their pasts. Each needed the other. This was a beautiful slow, quiet romance that stands even through trials they face together. I really liked this book and the overall feeling of healing and forgiveness that it illustrated.

Kathleen Fuller has really out done herself on "A Reluctant Bride". The detailed words she used to express characters feelings, moods, and with each other, was deeply riveting. Don't know about any one else that have read "A Reluctant Bride", but I know I felt like I have there in Birch Creek living with the characters as they went through their fictional experiences. Sadie Schrock lives in Birch Creek Amish community with two younger sisters and their parents who own, Schrock Grocery and Tools....

This book surprised me with its emotional impact. So much passion without the main characters even touching! Amazing. And finding such emotional tension and passion without scenes of lovemaking truly is remarkable in a cultural age that craves physicality in its romance literature to the point of smut becoming mainstream bestsellers (yes, I'm looking at you, Fifty Shades). A Reluctant Bride is tasteful, loving, honest, and simply wonderful. I very much enjoyed it.*I received a copy for review fr...

A Reluctant Bride is the first installment of the Amish of Birch Creek series. What beginning to a brand new series. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the next story from Birch Creek.5 stars.

This is an excellent marriage of convenience story! The circumstances leading to Sadie and Aden's union are tragic, and the author did a wonderful job endearing the characters to us in the beginning so that when the shift occurred, I was completely immersed and connected to the high emotion. The complexities of Sadie and Aden's personalities are understandable after what they have gone through in the past and present, and the way Aden dedicates himself to Sadie's happiness is healing for both of...

{{Sexual Content Warning. Girls under 14 should not read this review.}}About this book: “She never wanted to marry. He hopes to make amends for past wrongs. Can love find a way to heal both of their hearts? Sadie Schrock swore she would never marry. All of her other Amish friends could court and marry she was content to manage the family business and eventually take it over when her parents are ready to retire. But all of that changes when a reckless driver kills both of her parents and seriousl...

** I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review ** This was my first Amish romance novel and the first book I've read by this author. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised! I wasn't sure what to expect from an Amish romance but this story was filled with everything a great story should have. Based on the blurb, I was prepared for the story line of tragedy and sorrow. What I was surprised about was the story with Aden and Sol. I went from hating Sol to feeling such deep sorrow for...

This review is also posted on Book by Book.Kathleen Fuller’s A Reluctant Bride is a novel full of heartbreaking circumstances, well-kept secrets and unwanted proposals. When tragedy strikes her family, Sade Schrock, who never wanted to marry, has no choice but to enter into a loveless marriage agreement with a man she despises, Aden Troyer. These two serious-minded characters, both burdened by their pasts, only being to adjust to their convenient marriage, when they uncover secret after secret h...

Now that I have read A Reluctant Bride, I am so excited that this is only the first book in the Amish of Birch Creek series. I can look ahead and anticipate returning to these great characters in future novels!This story was so good! The set up was ripe for tension, with Sadie and Aden ending up in a “marriage of necessity”. But, A Reluctant Bride takes it a step further. Sadie deeply resents Aden for a situation that occurred in the past when he failed her. Now, his actions are protecting her,

BACK OF THE BOOK BLURBSadie Schrock swore she would never marry. All of her other Amish friends could court and marry---she was content to manage the family business and eventually take it over when her parents are ready to retire. But all of that changes when a reckless driver kills both of her parents and seriously injures her younger sister. With mounting hospital bills adding to the pile of debt her parents left behind, Sadie is left with no choice: she must marry. And not just any man---the...

Originally posted HERE .This was an interesting enough read that I’ll be looking out for the rest of the books in the series. It was maybe a little jumpy and disjointed in places, but the storyline was complex and engrossing, and I loved the relationship at the centre. Hero and heroine are forced to marry with no warning or preparation, and it was nice watching their relationship grow.I will never really understand the appeal of the Amish lifestyle, but when an author – like this one – makes

I have to say I'm not usually a fan of romance and at first I thought this might be the typical romance: girl doesn't like guy, girl grows to like guy then love and happily ever after. I was so WRONG. Kathleen Fuller has an exceptional story here. The Reluctant Bride encompasses disenchantment, abuse, broken people, hope, love and strong faith.Sadie Schrock and Aden Troyer were thrown into marriage by a tragedy and the Bishop (Aden's father) of their Amish community. Sadie doesn't trust Aden bec...

A RELUCTANT BRIDE wasn't what I expected. Sadie hates Sol and Aden but she is forced to marry one or the other and Aden seemed the lesser of two evils. He's a wimp who allows his father and brother to beat him to a pulp and abandons girls who need a hero. I didn't think too much of the main characters. Aden was portrayed a weakling and Sadie was angry, hateful and rude, even when Aden went out of his way to be nice. To stand up for her. I never did connect with the characters, but I wanted to. I...