That did not stop Sam from doing what he could to protect Emma. Emma and Sam were best friends in school until an incident changed their relationship. In Strength in the Storm, we get Samuel Christner and Emma HochstedlerÃ¢â?¬â?¢s story. It can be read as a standalone for those who have not read Shelter in the Storm, however, you will be missing out on a special story. Strength in the Storm is the second A John Mills Amish Romance. Strength in the Storm by Laurel Blount is a heartwarming story that will capture your heart. And when darkness falls, it will take all Sam's strength-and all their love-to see them through.'-Provided by publisher. But while romance blooms, storm clouds gather. He hires Emma as a nurse for his elderly aunt.and finds himself falling for her all over again. Even though she broke his heart, he won't let his childhood sweetheart face her troubles alone.

In fact, the gentle giant has only one weakness-Emma.

Amish builder Samuel Christner is the biggest-and the strongest-man in town.

But then, an old friend offers her a lifeline that gives her new purpose. Reclaiming her place proves harder than expected-especially now that a movie is being made about her family's loss. After the murder of both her parents, Emma Hochstedler returns to the small community of Johns Mill, hoping to resume her quiet existence. 'In this touching Amish romance, a brokenhearted woman and a steadfast man discover that the safest place to weather tragedy is in each other's arms. Amish builder Samuel Christner is the biggest. And in the end, two people who’ve already lost far too much must find the courage to trust their hearts one last time.'In this touching Amish romance, a brokenhearted woman and a steadfast man discover that the safest place to weather tragedy is in each other's arms. But dare she hope that his friendship will finally deepen into love? As the media’s obsession with the Hochstedler shooting escalates, Joseph and Naomi find themselves caught between tradition and compromise, lingering sorrows and uncertain hopes. She rolls up her sleeves, determined to help Joseph cope with this terrible crisis. Born with a serious heart defect, optimist Naomi Schrock has always longed to live a life of service. In the aftermath, and under the media’s spotlight, Joseph Hochstedler struggles to hold his shattered family together, drawing unexpected comfort from a faithful childhood friend. Unspeakable tragedy strikes the Amish hamlet of Johns Mill when an unstable Englischer opens fire in the Hochstedler’s General Store. In this moving Amish romance, two broken hearts find hope in each other after a terrible loss.

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