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When an English family's dark secrets collide with the Amish, sweet and innocent Emma Byler is caught in the middle of two worlds.

For sixteen years, Jacob Byler kept his daughter sheltered and protected in their Amish community. When a secret becaomes too much for thim to bear, it drives a wedge in their relationship and threatens to change Emma's life forever.

When an unexpected relationship with Daniel Miller comes to light, will he be able to remind Emma of her faith and ehlp her deal with the lies that surround her birth? Will the secret change her life forever, and will she be able to forgive as God instructs her to do.







My thoughts

This is a story of great faith, fear and truth and how all of these things will effect several in this lovely community of Willow Springs.

New book and new author for me. Secrets of Willow Springs Book 1 written by Tracy Fredrychowski was a nice surprise when I turned the pages and engaged in this wonderful story. I thought not only was this a great book, but also an easy read and I am looking forward to Book 2 in this series. I would recommend this book and whoever reads it I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.

About the Author

Meet Tracy Fredrychowski, Author

Tracy Fredrychowski
Country girl, author, homesteader and anything simple living is what I love! I have a passion for writing about the simpler side of life, much like the life I lived growing up in rural Pennsylvania.
My life has always been intertwined with the Amish culture, and it’s only fitting that I have a genuine passion for their simplicity, sense of community and God-centered life.
Growing up in Northwest Pennsylvania I spent my childhood immersed deep in Amish Country.  The clip-clop of horse and buggies woke me each morning as Amish men drove past my childhood home on their way to work. As a young woman, I was traumatized by an Amish murder that involved my family and changed my life forever. (If you want to read about it, please read Crimson Stain by Jim Fisher and take note that Jake, who was an essential part of that true story was my uncle.)
Even though we currently live in South Carolina our travels take us through Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconisn’s Amish Country every year. During those stops, I research the communities we visit and I pride myself on writing Amish fiction that truly represents the Amish culture. I am very fortunate to have made friends in these communities and value the information they share with me and want nothing more than to share it as accurately as possible.
If you are intrigued by the Amish lifestyle, then I invite you to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and check back here often for new short stories, and information on new book releases.

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