Unlikely Singing (An Amish Christmas Story)

By Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

A missed opportunity. A summer of regret. And a Christmas miracle.

The moment Christopher Stoltz met the mysterious young Amish woman at his cousin’s wedding, he knew there was something special about her. But they’d only spoken briefly, and he’d failed to get her name—or discover which Amish district she was from, to his dismay. So, when they cross paths again, he vows not to make the same mistake twice. There’s one little problem, though. She’s already in a relationship with a minister’s son.

Judy Mishler is shocked when she attends church in her beau’s new district and reconnects with the handsome mystery man she’d met over the summer. Not only is Christopher Stoltz brave, but he seems to be everything she’s dreamed about, and their chemistry—something missing with her current beau—is undeniable. But is Christopher a genuine hero, or is he just a pretender?

Will it take a Christmas miracle for them to find their happily ever after?

(For those who read An Unexpected Christmas Gift in the Amish Christmas Miracles collection, does the name Mishler sound familiar? You'll find out why in this book! Previously published in the More Amish Christmas Miracles collection.)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann
• Release date: Dec 5, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005289560

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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Unlikely Singing

An Amish Christmas Story

(previously included in the More Amish Christmas Miracles collection)

Copyright 2022 by Jennifer Spredemann, J.E.B. Spredemann

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 author/publisher.

All incidents and characters in this book are completely fictional and derived by the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual incidents and persons living or dead are purely coincidental.

Published in Indiana by Blessed Publishing.

www.jenniferspredemann.com

All Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

Cover design by Blessed Designs ©

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-940492-90-2

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Table Of Contents

BOOKS by JENNIFER SPREDEMANN

BOOKS by J.E.B. SPREDEMANN

Unofficial Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Words

Author’s Note

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

FIVE

SIX

SEVEN

EIGHT

NINE

TEN

ELEVEN

TWELVE

EPILOGUE

Unlikely Season

Dear Reader

Discussion Questions for Unlikely Singing

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

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BOOKS by JENNIFER SPREDEMANN

AMISH BY ACCIDENT TRILOGY

Amish by Accident

Englisch on Purpose (Prequel to Amish by Accident)

Christmas in Paradise (Sequel to Amish by Accident) (co-authored with Brandi Gabriel)

AMISH SECRETS SERIES

An Unforgivable Secret - Amish Secrets 1

A Secret Encounter - Amish Secrets 2

A Secret of the Heart - Amish Secrets 3

An Undeniable Secret - Amish Secrets 4

A Secret Sacrifice - Amish Secrets 5 (co-authored with Brandi Gabriel)

A Secret of the Soul - Amish Secrets 6

A Secret Christmas – Amish Secrets 2.5 (co-authored with Brandi Gabriel)

KING FAMILY SAGA (AMISH ROMANCES)

An Amish Reward (Isaac)

An Amish Deception (Jacob)

An Amish Honor (Joseph)

An Amish Blessing (Ruth)

An Amish Betrayal (David)

AMISH COUNTRY BRIDES

The Trespasser (Amish Country Brides)

The Heartbreaker (Amish Country Brides)

The Charmer (Amish Country Brides)

The Drifter (Amish Country Brides)

The Giver (Amish Country Brides Christmas)

The Teacher (Amish Country Brides)

The Widower (Amish Country Brides)

The Keeper (Amish Country Brides)

The Pretender (Amish Country Brides)

The Arrangement (featured in the Amish Spring Romance collection)

The Healer (Amish Country Brides)

The Newcomer (Amish Country Brides) The Prequel

UNLIKELY AMISH CHRISTMAS

Unlikely Santa

Unlikely Sweethearts

Unlikely Singing (More Amish Christmas Miracles)

Unlikely Season

FAIRY TALES

The Princess and the Prayer Kapp (Cindy’s Story & Rosabelle’s Story)

OTHER

Learning to Love – Saul’s Story (Sequel to Chloe’s Revelation)

Her Amish Identity

An Unexpected Christmas Gift

COMING 2023 (Lord Willing)

A Forbidden Amish Courtship

A Widower’s Amish Courtship

BOOKS by J.E.B. SPREDEMANN

AMISH GIRLS SERIES

Joanna’s Struggle

Danika’s Journey

Chloe’s Revelation

Susanna’s Surprise

Annie’s Decision

Abigail’s Triumph

Brooke’s Quest

Leah’s Legacy

A Christmas of Mercy – Amish Girls Holiday

Unofficial Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Words

Ach – Oh

Boppli/Bopplin – Baby/Babies

Bruder/Brieder – Brother/Brothers

Daed/Dat – Dad

Dawdi – Grandfather

Denki – Thanks

Der Herr – The Lord

Dochder(n) – Daughter(s)

Dummkopp – Dummy

Englischer – A non-Amish person

Fraa – Wife/Missus

G’may – Members of an Amish fellowship

Gott – God

Gross sohn – Grandson

Gut – Good

Jah – Yes

Kapp – Amish head covering

Kinner – Children

Maed/Maedel – Girls/Girl

Mamm – Mom

Rumspringa – Running around period for Amish youth

Schatzi – Sweetheart

Schweschder(n) – Sister(s)

Sohn – Son

Wunderbaar – Wonderful

Author’s Note

The Amish/Mennonite 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. I have taken cautious steps to assure the authenticity of Amish practices and customs. Old Order Amish and New Order Amish may be portrayed in this work of fiction and may differ from some communities. Although the book may be set in a certain locality, the practices featured in the book may not necessarily reflect that particular district’s beliefs or culture. This book is purely fictional and built around a fictional community, even though you may see similarities to real-life people, practices, and occurrences.

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.

ONE

Indiana, 1965

Christopher Stoltz revved the engine of his 1960 T-Bird as he and Kendal Yoder sat at the only stoplight in town. This vehicle was the sweetest thing he’d ever owned, with his lightning-quick buggy horse coming in a close second.

Are you taking this thing to the singing again? Kendal grinned from the passenger’s seat, rubbing his hand over the vehicle’s smooth vinyl interior. Christopher was certain sure his best friend loved this car as much as he did.

I’m not sure. It’s supposed to be at Thomas Schwartz’s place, ain’t not? Showing up in a vehicle was a sure way to draw unwanted attention from their Amish district’s deacon.

Kendal nodded. "Did you see