Rosabelle's Story ~ J.E.B. Spredemann

• File Size: 4379 KB
• Print Length: 70 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Blessed Publishing (February 14, 2015)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2015

Rosabelle and Amos have enjoyed working together for years. When Amos finds a potential wife, Rosabelle is concerned. Why would he consider marrying someone he doesn't love? Can Rosabelle convince Amos that God might have a better plan for him than his own?

Rosabelle's Story is a modern fairy tale loosely based on the classic story of Beauty and the Beast, Amish-style, of course! A Christian fiction novelette.

My take on this book:

Rosabelle's Story by J.E.B. Spredemann is a short Amish christian romance that tells the story of Amos and Rosabelle. They have been working together for years in her father's hardware store. While Rosabelle is on the verge of graduating high school Amos is a young Amish man who feels like he needs to get married. Thing is there aren't many eligible Amish women in his area and so he decides to settle for someone he doesn't love because the one he really cares for is forbidden because she isn't Amish. When something happens to cause Amos' plans to unravel will he realize that God is at work in his life?

Rosabelle's story really reminded me of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, but with an Amish twist! Although a short story at seventy pages don't let that fool you Ms. Spredemann provides well developed characters and a plot that provides enough substance to make for a page turning read! I found myself connecting with the characters, and even though I pretty much knew how the ending would be that didn't keep me from enjoying the story, instead I think it made it better, after all my anticipation of wanting things to work out allowed me to sympathize with Amos while cheering on Rosabelle as she took matters into her own hands! Ms. Spredemann has a unique storytelling ability that makes me feel like I have actually stepped into the lives of the characters,experiencing their hopes and fears, as well as the tests that God sometimes puts them through. The positive faith based messages are very well done and fit  perfectly with the storyline. A good clean read that inspires as well as entertains. Ms. Spredemann is quickly becoming one of my favorite Amish fiction writers!

Reviewed for Readersfavorite.com