Debby Giusti - Amish Safe House

Hiding in Plain Sight

The second thrilling Amish Witness Protection novel

After Julia Bradford’s son witnesses a gang shooting, hiding in witness protection on Abraham King’s Amish farm is the only hope the Englischer and her children have. Even as danger closes in, Julia is drawn to the community’s peaceful ways—and the ex-cop turned Amish protector. But when their location is discovered, can Abraham protect her family…and possibly have a future by her side?

DEBBY GIUSTIis an award-winning Christian author who met and married her military husband at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Together they traveled the world, raised three wonderful children and have now settled in Atlanta, Georgia, where Debby spins tales of mystery and suspense that touch the heart and soul. Visit Debby online at debbygiusti.com, blog with her at seekerville.Blogspot.comand craftieladiesofromance.Blogspot.com, and email her at Debby@DebbyGiusti.com.

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Amish Safe House

Debby Giusti

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ISBN: 978-1-474-09487-0

AMISH SAFE HOUSE

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Published in Great Britain 2019

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“Hurry, Julia. We don’t have much time.”

Abraham held out his hand to her. Fear flashed in Julia’s eyes. Abraham’s heart went out to her for the situation they were in. All she wanted to do was keep her son safe, yet they were walking into the middle of a clash between two street gangs. They were taking a big risk that could turn deadly.

“We have to keep going.” Abraham put his hand on Julia’s shoulder and guided her forward. She scooted William closer toward Abraham so the boy would be protected between them.

“We’ll slip out along the side of the road,” Abraham said. “Act nonchalant.” They stayed on the sidewalk, keeping their eyes averted so they would not make eye contact.

“Hey, you!” someone shouted.

“They must have seen us!”

* * *

Amish Witness Protection

Amish Hideout by Maggie K. Black—January 2019

Amish Safe House by Debby Giusti—February 2019

Amish Haven by Dana R. Lynn—March 2019

Dear Reader,

I hope you enjoyed Amish Safe House , Book 2 in the Amish Witness Protection continuity. In this story, Julia Bradford’s son witnesses a gang murder, and she and her two children are forced into witness protection. They find refuge with Abraham King. The reclusive former cop, now living Amish, lost his wife and child tragically to violence three years earlier. If he couldn’t protect them, how will he be able to protect Julia and her family now? They’re in danger of losing their lives while Abraham is in danger of losing his heart.

I pray for my readers each day and would love to hear from you. Email me at debby@debbygiusti.com, write me c/o Love Inspired, 195 Broadway, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10007 or visit me at www.DebbyGiusti.comand at www.facebook.com/debby.giusti.9.

As always, I thank God for bringing us together through this story.

Wishing you abundant blessings,

Debby

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

—Proverbs 3:5–6

To our law enforcement heroes.

May God bless them and keep them in His care.

Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text

About the Author

Booklist

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

Dear Reader

Bible Verse

Dedication

PROLOGUE

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

FIVE

SIX

SEVEN

EIGHT

NINE

TEN

ELEVEN

TWELVE

THIRTEEN

FOURTEEN

FIFTEEN

SIXTEEN

SEVENTEEN

EIGHTEEN

NINETEEN

TWENTY

TWENTY-ONE

TWENTY-TWO

TWENTY-THREE

TWENTY-FOUR

Extract

About the Publisher

Gunfire!

Julia Bradford’s pulse raced. “Kayla, where’s your brother?”

“He took out the trash.”

Julia rinsed the plate she was washing and glanced at the overflowing trash bag still on the floor by the kitchen counter, then peered through the window at the dumpster in the empty alleyway below.

Another round of gunshots. Her heart thumped a warning. She wiped her hand on a dish towel and hurried into the living area. “When did he leave?”

Her seven-year-old daughter clutched her doll and shrugged. Thankfully, Kayla seemed oblivious to the gang warfare that held this part of the inner city hostage.

“Come with me.” Julia reached for her daughter’s hand.

Kayla reluctantly rose from the floor, still holding her doll, and slipped her small hand into her mother’s. “Where are we going?”