Courage in the Storm
Courage in the Storm by Laurel Blount, published by National Geographic Books on April 25, 2023, is a 336-page work that explores the complexities of love and fear within an Amish setting. The story follows Miriam Hochstedler, who, after witnessing the murder of her parents, grapples with anxiety and a profound fear of the outside world. Her life takes a turn when she forms a bond with a traumatized horse and meets Reuben Brenneman, a horse whisperer with his own troubled past. Together, they navigate their emotional struggles and the barriers between their two worlds.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of healing, compassion, and the challenges of faith. As Miriam and Reuben work together to overcome their fears, their friendship evolves into a romance that tests their beliefs and backgrounds. The book presents a poignant exploration of how love can bridge divides, even in the face of deep-seated distrust and personal trauma. This edition offers a unique glimpse into the lives of characters shaped by their experiences within the Amish and Englisch communities.
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In this powerful Amish romance, an isolated woman and a compassionate man learn that love can build a bridge between their two worlds.
Since witnessing the murder of her beloved parents, Miriam Hochstedler suffers from paralyzing anxiety and a deep-seated fear of the Englisch. Unwilling to venture beyond her family’s Tennessee farm, she forms a close bond with a badly injured gelding. Like Miriam herself, the traumatized animal seems unlikely to recover—until skilled horse whisperer Reuben Brenneman arrives.
A survivor of an abusive childhood, Reuben understands fear better than most. He’ll do whatever it takes to help a terrified animal, but his compassion doesn’t extend to the church that turned a blind eye to his family’s suffering. Once he finishes this job, he’ll return to the Englisch world, putting his Amish heritage behind him forever.
As Miriam works alongside Reuben, battling the horse’s fear—and her own—an unexpected friendship blooms and deepens into romance. But the Amish faith that sustains her inspires only distrust in Reuben, and the Englisch world he’s chosen has already broken her heart once.
Falling in love was easy. But staying together will take all the courage they have.
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