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Synopsis
She lied to protect her family. He waited seven years for the truth. Now, the secret is out—and the fallout could cost them everything. The sixty-day harvest is over, but Isaac Troyer hasn't left. He works Ruth Graber's fields, answers her young son’s endless questions, and waits for her to fulfill a whispered promise: to finally tell him why she walked away from him seven years ago. Isaac didn’t just fix her roof—he rebuilt her family. Every morning he sits at her kitchen table, and every accidental brush of his calloused hands makes Ruth ache for the life she threw away. But Ruth is guarding a dangerous secret. When a dark scandal threatens to put the man who hurt her sister in the highest seat of power in their district, Ruth is forced to make a confession that changes everything. Discovering the heartbreaking sacrifice Ruth made turns Isaac's quiet patience into a protective fury. As the community fractures and sides are chosen, Ruth and Isaac must navigate the wreckage of the past to fight for a future together. They survived the silence, but the truth will force them to choose: surrender to the judgment of the Ordnung , or fight for a love that was always meant to be. If you love clean Amish romance with these tropes, this book is for you: 🌾 Second Chance Romance 🌾 Slow-Burn Yearning 🌾 Protective, Stoic Hero 🌾 Single Mom / Widow 🌾 Quiet, Domestic Intimacy 🌾 Deep Emotional Healing 🌾 High-Stakes Community Drama Enjoy this deeply emotional Amish romance by Emma Maas today. Book 2 of The Broken Vow is perfect for readers who love second-chance love stories and fans of Shelley Shepard Gray, Amy Clipston, and Vannetta Chapman.
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Is The Truth Between appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this clean Amish romance addresses a past sexual assault and community scandal involving abuse of power, though details are not graphic. Themes include difficult sacrifice, truth-telling, and emotional healing.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include sexual assault, family trauma, and manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Ruth's courage to speak truth and Isaac's patient, protective love as they fight for their second chance despite community judgment.