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    The Teacher's Bride

    By Kathleen Fuller

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    A fun and heartwarming Amish rom-com where opposites really do attract. 

    If there is one thing Christian Ropp will not allow in his classroom—or his life—it’s chaos. So why is he drawn to Ruby Glick, a woman who seems to bring mayhem wherever she goes?

    Christian Ropp moves to Birch Creek to accept a teaching position in the rapidly growing Amish community. He’s determined to put the rambunctious school in order as well as check another task off his list: finding a wife. Of course, that would be much easier if women were like textbooks, straightforward and logical.

    When an accident puts Christian out of commission, a new community member named Ruby Glick takes over his classroom. But Ruby’s exuberant teaching style clashes with Christian's careful methods and he worries his students will never be the same.

    With a track record of catastrophe, Ruby always feels too clumsy, too distracted, too . . . much. Desperate for a chance to prove that she can do more than make mistakes in her life, she throws herself into her new teaching position. But when Christian can’t seem to stay out of her way, she finds herself slipping into old, chaotic tendencies.

    What she doesn’t anticipate is that Christian's heart is slowly catching up with his mind—and she, too, must decide whether to follow logic or love. 

    • The first in the Amish Brides of Birch Creek series (followed by The Farmer’s Bride and The Innkeeper’s Bride)
    • A full-length novel, approximately 78,000 words
    • A sweet and wholesome Amish romance
    • Catch up on the Birch Creek community with the Amish of Birch Creek series and Amish Letters series 

    Praise for The Teacher’s Bride:

    "A heartwarming story of unexpected romance woven with fun and engaging characters who come to life on every page." --Amy Clipston, bestselling author of A Seat by the Hearth 

    "Kathleen Fuller has written a sweet, oftentimes humorous, romance that reminds readers that the perfect match might be right in front of their noses." --Kelly Irvin, bestselling author of the Every Amish Season series

    "Kathleen Fuller is a master storyteller and fans will absolutely fall in love with Ruby and Christian in The Teacher's Bride." --Ruth Reid, bestselling author of the Amish Mercies series

    "Kathy Fuller's characters leap off the page with subtle power as she uses both wit and wisdom to entertain!" --Kelly Long, national bestselling author

    "The story will captivate you from the first page to the last with Ruby, Christian, and engaging characters. You’ll laugh, gasp, and wonder what will happen next." --Molly Jebber, Speaker and Award Winning Author of Grace’s Forgiveness and the Amish Keepsake Pocket Quilt Series

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan
    Release dateDec 4, 2018
    ISBN9780310355090
    Author

    Kathleen Fuller

    With over two million copies sold, Kathleen Fuller is the USA TODAY bestselling author of several bestselling novels, including the Hearts of Middlefield novels, the Middlefield Family novels, the Amish of Birch Creek series, and the Amish Letters series as well as a middle-grade Amish series, the Mysteries of Middlefield. Visit her online at KathleenFuller.com; Instagram: @kf_booksandhooks; Facebook: @WriterKathleenFuller; Twitter: @TheKatJam.

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    • 4/5
      The author has us back in Birch Creek, and with some old friends, she has also given us a male, Christian Ropp, teacher, and although he seems to be a bit antisocial, he is looking for a wife.Then we are presented with a young woman who is looking for a husband, Ruby Glick, she has left her home in Lancaster with the hopes of new beginnings. You will chuckle as some of her happenings, some are serious and others are just unhandy, but she is a bit of a klutz!There is a very serious topic that does come up in this story, and it is in every culture and we see that there is help out there.You will be wondering if these two unlikely young people will make a match, or will they each end up with the people they seem to desire.I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Zondervan, and was not required to give a positive review.
    • 4/5
      Christian has always felt the call to be a school teacher, even though his father looks on teaching as a woman’s job. But Christian is quite good at teaching, and his students are fond of him. When a freak accident forces him to stay off his feet for a while, his friend Ruby subs for him. Ruby was at loose ends, not knowing what to do with her life, but she soon discovers she loves teaching. And the scholars love her. They have a great time, until the second day when she tells the children they could bring their pets to school the next day. And then, it’s chaos. This is a delightful and well written tale, with a little bit of humor, some romance, a few problems to solve, and an unforeseen accident. The characters come alive on the page, and readers certainly will be eager to see how the story unfolds.
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars.

      The first installment in the Amish Brides of Birch Creek series, The Teacher's Bride by Kathleen Fuller is a very heartwarming and entertaining romance.

      Twenty year old Ruby Glick decides to move from her hometown of Lancaster to Birch Creek where her brother Timothy and his wife Patience live. Unsure of what she wants to do other than settle down and marry, she is delighted to discover several single men to choose from. Ruby is upbeat, positive and kind-hearted but she finds it difficult to talk to the young man she is interested in.  Beset by nerves, her attempt to catch his eye ends in a bit of disaster which is unfortunately, not an unusual occurrence for her.  Thankfully, Ruby's attention is diverted to school teacher Christian Ropp, whom she has agreed to help figure out how to get to get to know the young woman he is would like to date.

      Christian is meticulous, socially awkward and quite reserved. He runs a well-ordered classroom and he  is trying very hard to engage his students and foster a love of learning. Like Ruby, Christian is ready to wed and with a dearth of marriageable young women, he has set his sights on his sister Selah's friend, Martha Detweiler. Unfortunately, Christian cannot quite work up the nerve to talk to her. So when Ruby offers to give him tips about getting to know women, he eagerly accepts her help.

      Christian and Ruby are complete opposites but they perfectly complement one another. Christian is introverted and finds it difficult to express his feelings. Ruby is rather impulsive and although her heart is in the right place, she fails to think about the consequences of her actions.  Christian finds it easy to talk to Ruby and she does not hesitate to point out when his social skills are lacking. Christian can be a bit oblivious at times, but he quickly picks up on Ruby's  lack of self-confidence and  he gently encourages her. They are a surprisingly perfect fit for each other but Christian's inability to express his feelings jeopardizes their chance at happiness.

      The Teacher's Bride is a fast-paced romance with winsome characters and an endearing storyline.  Ruby is a charming, lively young woman who is very easy to like. Christian's reserve is a bit off-putting initially, but it does not take long to warm up to him as he interacts with his students and Ruby. Although their romance is a bit unorthodox, it completely fits with their personalities.  The conflict that arises between them leaves their future together looking rather rocky and uncertain. Kathleen Fuller brings the novel to a uplifting conclusion that is incredibly sweet. A sneak peek at the next book in the Amish Brides of Birch Creek series will leave readers impatiently awaiting its release.