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Amish Winter Wonderland (Jacob's Daughters #2)
by Samantha BayarrTwenty-five-year-old Lillian STOLTZFUS is living in the shadow of her deceased brother. When her dad gives her the gift of land that would normally go to the eldest son, it includes a bakery he built as an offering to a suitor for her. No one wants marriage for Lillian more than she wants it for herself, but at twenty-five, she fears she will end up a spinster if Seth never returns her secret feelings for him. Thirty-year-old Seth Miller is loaded down with the responsibility of caring for an overbearing father. His loyalty to his father's farm has caused him to put his own needs on hold his entire adult life. Being secretly in love with Lillian for many months, he finds it difficult to speak to her because he lacks the confidence having never dated before. Will the contents of an old spice box change everything for both of them? Or are they destined to admire each other from afar indefinitely?
Amish Winter Of Promises: Book Four
by Samantha BayarrCaleb has a secret he's been harboring all his life. When Katie Graber, the new school teacher, meets up with him, it seems she has a secret of her own. Seeing an opportunity to get out of an arranged marriage, she enlists the help of Caleb in exchange for helping him, and the two find that breaking promises always costs more than the benefits of keeping them.
Amish Wilderness Survival
by Mary AlfordTo stay alive, she must escape a killer&’s clutches When her brother goes missing, Leora Mast will do anything to find him…even if it means putting her life in danger. Upon arriving in Montana, she finds an ally in Fletcher Shetler, but almost as soon as they meet, they&’re running for their lives. With Fletcher&’s help, Leora must unravel the truth about her brother&’s disappearance…before the man who wants them dead tracks them down.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Amish White Christmas: Amish Winter Collection (Book Two)
by Samantha BayarrSNOWFLAKES ON GOOSE POND: Ruby Miller is the best ice skater in the community, and Jesse Fisher wants lessons from her. Will Priscilla, her overbearing cousin, get in the way? SNOW ANGELS: Priscilla Miller has closed off her heart since the buggy accident that took the lives of her father and brother. Will Tobias Fisher and his quest for making snow angels, break her heart or mend it? THE GINGERBREAD HAUS: Eden Fisher is devastated when she sees the home she has always called "the gingerbread haus" is scheduled for demolition. Can Gabriel Miller, who has loved her since grade school, keep the haus and her dreams intact?
Amish Triplets for Christmas
by Carrie LighteA widowed Amish father finds new hope—and love—with the help of a teacher in this inspirational holiday romance.Widowed father of triplets Sawyer Plank knows he has his hands full. After arriving in the Amish community of Willow Creek to help with the fall harvest, Sawyer asks schoolteacher Hannah Lantz to be his nanny. With a deaf grandfather to care for, the offer is more than just a job for Hannah—it’s a chance to fulfill her all-but-forgotten dream of being a mother. The children soon flourish under Hannah’s watch, and though Sawyer never dreamed he’d find happiness again, he can’t pretend he’s not falling for her, too. But with the holiday season heralding Sawyer’s return to Ohio, can he make his Christmas wish to stay a family come true?
Amish Summer Of Courage: Book Six
by Samantha BayarrLizzie's troubled past has finally come full circle. When Levi Schrock shows up to work as a hired hand on her father's farm, no one suspects he has anything to hide. A chance meeting with her daughter, Rachel, on his first day in town could change Levi's mind about his plans, as wellas his heart.
Amish Society (4th Edition)
by John A. HostetlerHighly acclaimed in previous editions, this classic work by John Hostetler has been expanded and updated to reflect current research on Amish history and culture as well as the new concerns of Amish communities throughout North America.
Amish Sleigh Bells: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Amish Country Matches #6)
by Patricia JohnsThey&’re worlds apart. Can love unite them? Spending yet another Christmas without a husband isn&’t something Lydia Speicher is looking forward to this season. Helping the new veterinarian, Thad Miller, navigate his way around the local farms is a welcome distraction, despite the Beachy Amish man&’s shocking customs. But when Lydia accidentally crashes Thad&’s truck and he&’s forced to borrow her family&’s sleigh, liberal Thad must live the conservative Old Order way of life until it&’s fixed. Lydia and Thad couldn&’t be more different, but while working together highlights their similarities, are they willing to change for love?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Amish Country Matches Book 1: The Amish Matchmaking DilemmaBook 2: Their Amish SecretBook 3: The Amish Marriage ArrangementBook 4: An Amish Mother for His ChildBook 5: Her Pretend Amish BeauBook 6: Amish Sleigh Bells
Amish School (People's Place Book Ser. #6)
by Sara FisherRevised Edition! Sold more than 50,000 copies in earlier editions! The Old Order Amish believe that school prepares children for the Amish way of life, for the responsibilities of adulthood, and for eternity. Most communities conduct their own schools, usually taught by Amish teachers. Sara E. Fisher, an Old Order Amish woman, taught a one-room school for seven years. This is her fascinating insider's view of a typical Amish school. Includes "Diary of an Amish Schoolgirl." This authoritative book on Amish education deals with many questions: Why do the Amish have their own schools? How are teachers chosen? How are the parents involved? What curriculum materials are used? What about children with special needs? Co-author Sara Fisher writes from her experience as an Amish schoolteacher; co-author Rachel Stahl writes from her years of extensive research.
Amish Sanctuary
by Katy LeeFleeing danger, a woman returns to the community—and man—she left behind in this suspense-filled romance from the author of Amish Country Undercover.A woman on the run. A baby in danger.Can her Amish ex-fiancé save them?To keep her patient’s baby safe from a killer, counselor Naomi Kemp will do things she never thought possible, like return to her Amish hometown—and her ex-fiancé. Widower Sawyer Zook can offer Naomi and the baby protection and a place to hide. But Sawyer can’t shield Naomi from what threatens her most: the traumatic past that drove her away years ago . . .
Amish Safe House: An Anthology (Amish Witness Protection #2)
by Debby GiustiHiding in Plain SightThe second thrilling Amish Witness Protection novelAfter 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?
Amish Safe House and Minding the Amish Baby
by Debby Giusti Carrie LighteChildren in need of protection bring couples together in love and family these two inspirational romances set in Amish country.Amish Safe House by Debby Giusti 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 Abraham, an ex-cop turned Amish protector. But when their location is discovered, can Abraham protect her family…and possibly have a future by her side? Minding the Amish Baby by Carrie Lighte Amish store clerk Tessa Fisher isn’t ready for marriage or a family—until a baby girl is abandoned on her doorstep. Now Tessa and her gruffly handsome landlord, Turner King, must mind the baby together. And soon Turner and the sweet-cheeked child are burrowing into Tessa’s heart. Tessa just might be ready for this temporary family to become permanent—if Turner is ready to trust…
Amish Romance at Christmastime: Three Novels in One Volume
by Linda BylerBestselling Amish novelist Linda Byler&’s three heartwarming Christmas romances—in one affordable volume! Linda Byler is beloved for her skillful story telling and true-to-life descriptions of Amish food, faith, and culture. As an Amish woman herself, she can share details of Amish life that few can replicate. Here are three heartwarming novellas full of longing, tragedy, complicated feelings, and ultimately love.The More the Merrier: When Eli Miller passes away unexpectedly, and then a fire destroys their barn, Annie has no idea how she and her eight children will make ends meet. When she begins a friendship with a widower with six children of his own, Annie embarks on a new journey that will transform her and her large, complicated family. A Dog for Christmas: After years of loneliness and longing, Henry is finally rewarded with a hard-won love, a family to call his own, and a new best friend. Could there possibly be a better gift than that? A beautiful Christmas story of quiet triumph in the face of lifelong adversity.A Horse for Elsie: When tragedy strikes in the Amish community, Elsie is forced to let go of her teenage angst and grow up quickly. But sometimes letting go of one&’s desires has a way of allowing one to accept something even better. A tale of longing, desperation, and finally hope, this is a heartwarming Christmas tale to be remembered.
Amish Rescue: Mission To Protect Amish Rescue Witness In Hiding (Amish Protectors)
by Debby GiustiHope, safety, and love await a woman on the run in this romantic suspense novel from an award-winning author.Englischer Sarah Miller escapes her captor by hiding in the buggy of an Amish carpenter. Joachim Burkholder is her only hope—and donning Plain clothing is the only way to keep safe and find her missing sister.But for Joachim, who’s just returning to the Amish, the forbidden Englischer is trouble. Trapping her kidnapper risks his life, but losing Sarah risks his heart.Amish Protectors seriesAmish RefugeUndercover AmishAmish RescueAmish Christmas Secrets
Amish Refuge (Amish Protectors)
by Debby GiustiA woman fearing for her life finds safety—and unexpected love—in this award-winning author’s romantic suspense novel.Miriam Miller barely escapes the ruthless attacker that killed her mother and kidnapped her sister. Running deeper into the woods, she’s running out of hope—until she falls into the arms of an unlikely bodyguard—a peaceful Amish farmer.Something about Abram Zook inspires her trust, but even in bucolic Willkommen, Georgia, Miriam faces danger. Both from the men pursuing her and from her growing feelings for the caring—though guarded—widower who protects her. Because if she falls for Abram she’ll have to embrace his Amish faith as her own—or lose him.With each minute, her abductor creeps closer, pushing Miriam to an inevitable choice: stay and risk her heart—or leave and risk her life.Amish Protectors seriesAmish RefugeUndercover AmisAmish RescueAmish Christmas Secrets
Amish Redemption: Amish Redemption A Dad For Her Twins Small-town Bachelor (Brides of Amish Country #14)
by Patricia DavidsUSA Today–Bestselling Author: He dreams of a new life and a new love—but can he ever overcome her father’s disapproval?Joshua Bowman is ready to go home. After spending time in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, he’s putting everything behind him and reconciling with his fractured family. When a devastating tornado throws him unexpectedly into the path of Mary Kaufman and her daughter, Hannah, he feels the first spark of life after months. But Mary’s adoptive dad is the Englisch sheriff—and he’d never trust her care to a man with Joshua’s past. Plus the lovely single mom has a secret of her own, one that she’s spent years running from. Together they survived the storm, but are they strong enough to shed the shadows of their past?Praise for Patricia Davids’ novels“Uplifting . . . will have fans of Amish romance eager to read more from Davids.” —Publishers Weekly“Patricia writes with heart, integrity and hope. Her stories both entertain and edify—the perfect combination.” —Kim Vogel Sawyer, bestselling author of The Tapestry of Grace
Amish Reckoning
by Jocelyn McClayTorn between a secret and the world she left behind…She can have him…or her secrets.But keeping them both could mean losing everything.A new client is just what Gail Lapp’s horse transportation business needs to survive. But as the single mom works with Amish horse trader Samuel Schrock, she’s pulled back into the world she left behind. And even though returning to her Amish life is enticing, it isn’t possible if she wants to keep the truth about her past hidden…USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Amish Quilts: Crafting an American Icon (Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies)
by Janneken SmuckerThe definitive study on the history, meaning, art, and commerce of Amish quilts.Second Place Winner of the Design and Effectiveness Award of the Washington PublishersQuilts have become a cherished symbol of Amish craftsmanship and the beauty of the simple life. Country stores in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and other tourist regions display row after row of handcrafted quilts. In luxury homes, office buildings, and museums, the quilts have been preserved and displayed as priceless artifacts. They are even pictured on collectible stamps. Amish Quilts explores how these objects evolved from practical bed linens into contemporary art.In this in-depth study, illustrated with more than 100 stunning color photographs, Janneken Smucker discusses what makes an Amish quilt Amish. She examines the value of quilts to those who have made, bought, sold, exhibited, and preserved them and how that value changes as a quilt travels from Amish hands to marketplace to consumers. A fifth-generation Mennonite quiltmaker herself, Smucker traces the history of Amish quilts from their use in the late nineteenth century to their sale in the lucrative business practices of today. Through her own observations as well as oral histories, newspaper accounts, ephemera, and other archival sources, she seeks to understand how the term "Amish" became a style and what it means to both quiltmakers and consumers. She also looks at how quilts influence fashion and raises issues of authenticity of quilts in the marketplace.Whether considered as art, craft, or commodity, Amish quilts reflect the intersections of consumerism and connoisseurship, religion and commerce, nostalgia and aesthetics. By thoroughly examining all of these aspects, Amish Quilts is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of these beautiful works.
Amish Midwives: Three Stories
by Shelley Shepard Gray Amy Clipston Kelly LongFrom bestselling authors of Amish Fiction come three sweet stories about new life, hope, and romance. Bundles of Blessing by Amy ClipstonLost in grief after the death of her husband, Kristina Byler gave up remarrying and found comfort and purpose in becoming a midwife. She is surprised when Aidan Smoker—her ex-boyfriend and the man she was sure she&’d one day marry—moves back to the community after living in Ohio for the past eight years. They&’re both certain there&’s too much pain in their shared past for them to have a future, but they keep finding themselves drawn together. As Kristina helps other women bring children into the world, she starts to wonder if a family of her own might be possible after all.A Midwife for Susie by Shelley Shepard GrayHaunted by secret guilt after a tragic accident, Joanna Zimmerman is sure she&’s left midwifery behind her. She keeps to herself, certain this is for the best. Her childhood friend Dwight Eicher knows that Joanna hasn&’t been herself lately, but every time he&’s tried to talk to her about what&’s wrong, she&’s avoided his questions. When his sister, Susie, becomes pregnant, Joanna must decide if she can find the courage to return to the job she once felt so called to. Meanwhile, both Dwight and Joanna face romantic feelings that have the potential to change their friendship forever.Christmas Cradles by Kelly Long (Also in An Amish Christmas)When Anna Stolis takes over for her aunt, the local midwife, Christmas night heats up with multiple deliveries, three strangers' quilts, and unexpected help from the handsome and brooding Asa Lapp. Three sweet contemporary Amish romancesStand-alone novella collectionBook length: 80,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Amish Love Letters: Amish Winter Collection (Book Three)
by Samantha BayarrJoy's mother has been telling her for some time to stop playing hockey with the guys and end her rumspringa before she is too old to find a husband and have a family. Will a letter from a secret admirer change her mind about hockey and cause her to trade her hockey gear for dresses and dating?Jordan suddenly finds himself looking at his best friend, Joy, in a different way. Will Joy's secret admirer change their friendship forever?Find out in this bittersweet tale of love and friendship.
Amish Love Letters
by Shelley Shepard Gray Charlotte Hubbard Rosalind LauerA heartfelt note, a loving message, a letter filled with secret hopes—this trio of sweet Amish romances will show that on Valentine&’s Day, the right words can spark a lifetime of joy.Love Letter Courtship * Shelley Shepard Gray After six months of courtship, Jennie Miller has refused Matt Lapp&’s proposal. Though he visits regularly, they never seem to talk deeply, and Jennie longs for real connection and romance. Chastened, Matt offers a solution. For two months, they&’ll share letters filled with their hopes and dreams. Soon, Jennie is falling for Matt in earnest . . . but will he ever propose again?S.W.A.K * Charlotte Hubbard Quiet, gentle Fannie Kurtz knows that fun-loving Eddie Brubaker is the man she wants to marry someday. When he starts receiving letters in pink envelopes, she realizes she has some competition. Maybe it&’s time she wrote a love note or two of her own? But a mix-up could jeopardize this romance before it starts, unless she keeps faith in Gott&’s plan . . . The Wrong Valentine * Rosalind Lauer Young widow Martha Lambright is grateful to be working at her mother-in-law&’s restaurant, even if seeing the kitchen gals giggle over Valentine cards gives her a pang. But when Mose Troyer, the former bad boy who drives Martha to and from work each day, finds a Valentine he mistakenly believes is for him, it begins a tender exchange that could lead to a wonderful future . . .
Amish Jane Doe
by Shelley Shepard GrayFormer sweethearts reunite while investigating murder in their Amish hometown in this inspirational romantic suspense from a New York Times bestseller.Escaping his Amish community as a teen was about survival, but leaving meant breaking LizBeth Troyer’s heart. Now Detective Jackson Lapp is working a cold case—and the clue to a murdered Amish girl’s identity leads him back to his hometown. Can Jackson and LizBeth rebuild their broken trust and work together to catch a killer before another young Amish woman is murdered?
Amish Houses & Barns (People's Place Bks.)
by Stephen ScottA study of three Amish homesteads: one in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, one in Holmes County, Ohio, and one in LaGrange County, Indiana. Scott examines the history and cultural development of a typical Amish house and barn, one in each of the three largest Amish communities in North America. Home is the center of Amish life and most life events:birth, marriage, daily work and play, retirement, and even death happen there. Stephen Scott explores the history and cultural development of three Amish homesteads, each of which has been occupied by the current family of residence for at least four generations. The Stoltzfus Farm of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the Yoder-Miller Farm of Holmes County, Ohio, the Bontrager-Miller Farm of LaGrange County, Indiana. Amish Houses and Barns also includes a photographic essay of typical Amish architecture in each of the three communities. Its numerous anecdotal stories,"Barn Fire," "The Farm Is Strip-Mined," and "Amish Style Graffiti", enhance the human story.
Amish Homecoming
by Jo Ann BrownThe Prodigal Daughter Returns Ten years ago, Amish quiltmaker Leah Beiler and her twin brother left their community and family without a word. Now she's finally come home-with her orphaned young niece. Leah has much to explain to so many, including Ezra Stoltzfus. Before she left, she dreamed of marrying the handsome dairy farmer. But now that she's lived among the English and is raising a child who knows nothing of Amish ways, Ezra worries she'll leave again. Leah will have to prove to Ezra that her future is in Paradise Springs-and with him-forever.
Amish Holiday Vendetta
by Laura ScottFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Laura Scott... An Amish widow. An Englischer with a past. Who&’s the real target this Christmas? Attacked in her barn just before Christmas, Amish quilter Elizabeth Walton doesn&’t know why someone wants to harm her. But when gunfire narrowly misses Elizabeth and furniture maker David McKay, the Englischer fears his past has put them both in the crosshairs. David&’s determined to protect the pretty widow…but is his presence the real danger? Or is there another motive behind the deadly threats?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.