Susannah Beiler is the Bishop’s daughter in a community of Amish people in Indiana. Not only does she follow the rules of the reasonably relaxed community, she doesn’t encourage any young men to court her. Micah Fisher arrives in Indiana from Maine, not quite looking forward to a summer helping his grandparents without his mobile phone and blue jeans.

"An Unlikely Amish Match" offers a view of Amish life that differs from some of the "sweet" Amish romance novels. When Micah enters the Goshen, Indiana Amish community, he brings along some unusual and unique ways of living the Amish lifestyle. Susannah, the bishop's daughter, could not be more different from Micah, as she sticks closely to the rules of the Ordnung. When the two meet, sparks fly! What starts out as a challenge becomes much more than companionship. However, Micah shows his true colors of strength and integrity when trouble comes calling.

This novel deals with themes of illness, rebellion, change, and crime; at the same time, characters exhibit courage, insight, trust, energy, and liveliness. The Christian message is present but not preachy. Characters are described in just the right amount of detail to give readers a mental picture of them. Readers who seek a change of pace in an Amish romance will enjoy this story of a very unlikely Amish match.

I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

Vannetta Chapman has quickly become a favorite author of mine. An Unlikely Amish Match was full of heart, truth and life lessons. I loved the characters and the story and found myself rereading several passages more than a couple of time, simply because of the raw truth that they spoke of. Lessons that many of is need reminded of from time to time.
I enjoyed how the two main characters were quite opposite, though each overcoming personal baggage. Watching as their friendship blossomed over time, through good and bad times, was so enjoyable. My heart cheered Susannah and Micah and that often brought a smile to my face.
This was such an enjoyable read, and I cannot wait to read more by this great author!

This entertaining book explores the complexities of life when Susanna Beiler has a run in with what she thinks is an Englisch man but soon discovers how wrong she is when Micha Fisher moves in next door. Susanna and Micha are complete opposites. She has become serious beyond her years after a life and death health struggle and Micha is a happy go lucky guy lives for adventure and the freedom to do as he pleases which is why he’s been sent to live with his grandparents. While these two characters get off to a shaky start, they will each undergo a transformation that will changes the way they view their faith and the world around them. I enjoyed Susanna’s 5 year old twin sisters and their adorable antics just as much as I enjoyed Micha’s ingenuity and his zest for life. Wonderful storytelling, lovable characters and a heart warming happily ever after promises a satisfying read for all. I read a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley and all opinions expressed in my voluntary review are completely my own.

Who is Susannah Beiler? What about Deborah? How do they know oneanother and where are they from? What is Susannah great at? Who are Sharon and Shiloh? What medical issue did Susannah go through that we learn about? Who is Micah Fisher and where is he from? Why is he here? Who is Samuel? What do we learn about him? What happens when Micah keeps seeming to make all the wrong choices? What do his daddi and mammi say and do? What happens on the day that Micah, Susannah, Shiloh, and Sharon go to the river? Why do they go? How does what happens to Micah chance the course of his story, more than once? Read and see what happens!

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The author gives us a story of an Amish man who is not wanting to leave his faith, but really not ready to embrace it either. He is sent from his home in Maine to live with his Grandparents in Indiana, with the hopes he will grow up, and at 25 is he running out of time.
I liked the character of Micah, and even if he is still sewing his wild oats, he seems to have a good heart.
We also are offered a young woman who has not had an easy time, she has dealt with a hard time in her young life, but has persevered and love how she goes about her journey, and being the Bishops daughter she does a good job.
Can these two opposites get together? Will Micah’s grandfather accept him as he is? This is a read that will make you think, and be careful and don’t get too comfortable there are some wild obstacles that appear!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.

An Unlikely Amish Match
Vannetta Chapman

An Unlikely Amish Match by bestselling author, Vannetta Chapman, is book five in her Indiana Amish Brides series.

Amish good girl, Susannah Beiler, is worried that newly arrived Amish bad boy, Micah Fisher, will break the heart of one of the young women in her community, so she makes a deal with him. She will pal around with him as long as he doesn’t try to date any of the eligible girls in the community. Micah agrees, a friendship arises and both Susannah and Micah learn things about each other that shatter their preconceived notions.

An Unlikely Amish Match is a great read. Ms. Chapman has added another masterpiece to her list of Amish novels. The plot is interesting and unexpected, holding the reader’s attention from start to finish. The emotions evoked
range from awww to ahhh, sweet to surprising. This is a 5 out of 5 star read, and I recommend it to all readers of chaste romance, especially Amish romance.

My thanks to HARLEQUIN – Romance and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.

Susannah Beiler strikes a deal with the bad boy in their community to stage a fake relationship. But as she gets to know him, she sees that he's more than a wild rebel, but can he accept her as she is once he learns her secret?



Micah is sent to his Indiana relatives for 6 months after misbehaving, is the baby of a family of girls, and he isn't ready to settle down just yet. He enjoys his pick up truck, and having his fun. He is intrigued by Susannah's proposition and is willing to play along.



Susannah has face her own fair share of storms, which have caused to her mature. She dreams of being like the other girls in the community her age, but knows that can never be.



There were so many great characters in this book, I loved her siblings, and also her father and how he dispenses good measured advice. A fun, enjoyable read from beginning to end, and in a way a sort of coming of age tale. I thought that the characters were realistic and well done, this was a fun, sweet romance, with great character development and depth. Highly enjoyable!





I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

For an Amish Nobel, the plot had quite a few twists and turns along the way to a HEA. Susannah, an overly serious cancer-survivor, and Micah, the rebellious youngest son sent to live with his grandparents for the summer, made an unexpected pairing. Both characters’ had both realistic problems and an emotional arc.

Micah's family was quick to judge, manipulative, and prone to ultimatums. I was frustrated by other characters trying to convince Micah that their meddling behavior was reasonable, which is why I DNF near the end. Otherwise, the writing was unusually strong for this subgenre.

The story setup is exciting, the bad-boy trope is not often seen in Amish romance novels. There were some parts that felt rushed, but overall the story meets romance readers expectations.

Cute but fairly predictable. Typical enemies to friends to something more. I enjoyed the playful side of Micah matched with her stubbornness. It was a cute mix.

** ARC received from Netgalley **

I really enjoyed this sweet book. I loved the messages that were in it.
This is an author that I love a lot and I try to never miss any of her books! I love how her characters always come out on top. Too bad real life can't be that way but then again, that's what books are for!!
Sometimes it takes time and maybe some life lessons to make us grow up in in a hurry. I know it did me. I don't really care for changes like that but then I don't think none of us do.
I'm so glad the Lord Jesus is with us always no matter what life throws at us. He is my best friend and I love to let people know that.
Life is screwy sometimes. But you know what? In a way, I'm glad it is! It would certainly be very boring if everything were the same.
Nature can also bring changes that people might not want but there again Jesus is the way, truth and life. We need only to ask.
I think I liked Micah's grandfather the best. Tough love is what my grandma used to say. I thought his daadi was just a little I said little too hard on Micah.
Susannah I can understand but really I am glad she started to open up a little.
I guess it takes the right time and person to help open us up completely.
I would've loved a little more on Micah's grandparents. I didn't feel like they were the great supporting characters they could've been. It's like they were there one minute and the next gone except for the scene at the hospital and even then not much.
I still enjoyed the story and would recommend it to others however.
There were some scenes that made me grin like a Cheshire cat and snicker too.
God knows everything about us. He knows what is going to happen to is before we do!! He sees the big picture where we only see what's in front of us.
I felt that He put Micah right where he needed to be. It only took him a while to realize that.
I liked how he told Susannah that who knows when the time is right that only God will know for when certain things can happen!! For Micah knew that God placed in the now for a reason. I ended up being proud of Micah for that reason he is my favorite character.
I highly recommend this book
My thanks to Netgalley for a complimentary copy of this book. NO compensations were received and all opinions are my own.