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An Amish Surprise (Berlin Bookmobile Series, The #2)
by Shelley Shepard GrayIn the second installment of the &“enjoyable and charming&” (USA TODAY) Shelley Shepard Gray&’s delightful Berlin Bookmobile series, librarian Sarah Anne Miller returns to Berlin to help a childless Amish couple form the family they&’ve always prayed for.Miriam and Calvin Gingerich have been trying for a baby for several years, but the Lord hasn&’t seen fit to bless them. Though Calvin claims he&’s content with their childless state, Miriam knows he&’s not, and when he starts spending more time off their farm, she worries he&’s found someone else. But just as she finds herself at her lowest point, she discovers the ultimate surprise. Unable to confide in anyone who might tell Calvin—out of fear she&’ll disappoint him with another miscarriage—Miriam turns to bookmobile librarian Sarah Anne Miller—and any books she may have on pregnancy and childbirth. Calvin has been keeping a secret from his wife, but it&’s not another woman. It&’s a little boy. One afternoon when visiting Sarah Anne&’s bookmobile, he meets Miles, a ten-year-old living with a foster family down the road. But after spending more time with the boy, Calvin learns that his foster family has no plans to adopt him. Calvin feels a connection with Miles and yearns to give the boy a home, but he&’s afraid to tell Miriam, knowing she&’s devastated they can&’t have children of their own. As weeks pass and Sarah Anne learns that Miles has nearly given up hope of ever finding a real home, she knows it&’s time to intervene. It&’s going to take some fancy footwork and a whole lot of prayer, but she knows she can help make this struggling couple into a happy family of four.
The Amish Sweet Shop
by Laura Bradford Emma Miller Mary EllisIt’s almost Valentine’s Day, the busiest time of the year at Beechy’s Sweets, where the Amish gifts of love and faith are even sweeter than the home-made candy. THE SWEETEST COURTSHIP National Bestselling Author Emma MillerAt age thirty-six, Jacob Beechy is a rarity—a master candy maker, and a bachelor. His mother, however, still hopes for grandchildren. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, she convinces Jacob he will need extra help in the shop and interviews a string of applicants—for his future wife . . . THE SWEETEST TRUTH National Bestselling Author Laura BradfordSadie Fischer has accepted that she will never marry. Her scars from a barn fire are a daily reminder of why. So when she receives mysterious gifts leading up to Valentine’s Day, including chocolate from Beechy’s, she’s bewildered—yet curious. Sadie may not think she’s pretty, but there’s a young man who sees only sweetness when he looks at her . . . NOTHING TASTES SO SWEET Award-Winning Author Mary EllisPregnant and suddenly widowed, Hannah must give up the dreams she once had. But when she learns that her longtime English employer plans to sell his hardware store, she’s determined to buy it. She doesn’t realize that will mean following a clue from Beechy’s to clear a man’s name—and finding a partnership in work, faith, and love . . .
The Amish Sweet Shop
by Emma Miller Laura Bradford Mary EllisIt’s almost Valentine’s Day, the busiest time of the year at Beechy’s Sweets, where the Amish gifts of love and faith are even sweeter than the home-made candy. THE SWEETEST COURTSHIP National Bestselling Author Emma Miller At age thirty-six, Jacob Beechy is a rarity—a master candy maker, and a bachelor. His mother, however, still hopes for grandchildren. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, she convinces Jacob he will need extra help in the shop and interviews a string of applicants—for his future wife . . . THE SWEETEST TRUTH National Bestselling Author Laura Bradford Sadie Fischer has accepted that she will never marry. Her scars from a barn fire are a daily reminder of why. So when she receives mysterious gifts leading up to Valentine’s Day, including chocolate from Beechy’s, she’s bewildered—yet curious. Sadie may not think she’s pretty, but there’s a young man who sees only sweetness when he looks at her . . . NOTHING TASTES SO SWEET Award-Winning Author Mary Ellis Pregnant and suddenly widowed, Hannah must give up the dreams she once had. But when she learns that her longtime English employer plans to sell his hardware store, she’s determined to buy it. She doesn’t realize that will mean following a clue from Beechy’s to clear a man’s name—and finding a partnership in work, faith, and love . . .
An Amish Table: A Recipe for Hope, Building Faith, Love in Store
by Zondervan<P>A Recipe for Hope by Beth Wiseman(Previously published in An Amish Kitchen)When a storm blows a tree onto Eve Bender’s farmhouse, she has little choice but to temporarily move her family into her parents’ home.<P> Outside of cooking together in the kitchen, Eve and her mother can’t agree on anything.<P> But this may be just the recipe for healing old wounds.Building Faith by Kathleen Fuller(Previously published in An Amish Home)Faith Miller knows that carpentry is an unlikely hobby for a young Amish woman, but she loves the work and it keeps the memory of her grandfather alive. <P>When her cousin asks Faith to build the cabinets in her new home, Faith is only too happy to take the job, even if it is her most ambitious project to date.<P> The only catch is that she has to work with her ex-fiance, Silas. <P>As they work together to build Martha’s kitchen, they must learn to leave the past behind and build faith in one another again.<P>Love in Store by Vannetta Chapman(Previously published in An Amish Market)Stella Schrock works at the Old Mill in Nappanee, Indiana, with new employee David Stoltzfus, a recent widower.<P> When strange events begin occurring around town, it appears as if someone wants to close the mill.<P> Stella and David must work together to solve the mystery surrounding the Old Amish Mill, and in the process, they might just find that God has more in store for their future than they would have dreamed possible.
The Amish Teacher's Dilemma (North Country Amish #2)
by Patricia DavidsThe teacher next door could be the mother they need…Will she return to her old life…or risk everything to build a new one?Taking a schoolteacher position in another district is just the change Amish spinster Eva Coblentz needs. And with her new neighbor, blacksmith Willis Gingrich, struggling to raise his three orphaned siblings, Eva is determined to help them heal. But when her relatives insist she come home, Eva must choose between the life she left…and the one she’s growing to love.North Country AmishUSA TODAY bestselling author
The Amish Teacher's Dilemma and Healing Their Amish Hearts
by Patricia Davids Leigh BaleThe Amish Teacher’s Dilemma by Patricia DavidsTaking a schoolteacher position in another district is just the change Amish spinster Eva Coblentz needs. And with her new neighbor, blacksmith Willis Gingrich, struggling to raise his three orphaned siblings, Eva is determined to help them heal. But when her relatives insist she come home, Eva must choose between the life she left…and the one she’s growing to love.Healing Their Amish Hearts by Leigh BaleBecca Graber has made it her mission to get the silent boy in her new classroom to speak again. But when she meets the boy’s grieving vadder, widowed firefighter Jesse King, Becca realizes that two hearts need mending. As Becca and Jesse try to break through to Sam, will they also find a way to reach each other?
The Amish Teacher's Gift (Love and Promises #1)
by Rachel J. Good"The Amish Teacher's Gift might have been the first book I've read by Rachel J. Good, but it won't be my last." -Shelley Shepard Gray, New York Times bestselling author A Teacher's LoveWidower Josiah Yoder wants to be a good father. But it's not easy with a deaf young son who doesn't understand why his mamm isn't coming home. At a loss, Josiah enrolls Nathan in a special-needs school and is relieved to see his son immediately comforted by his new teacher, a woman whose sweet charm and gentle smile just might be the balm they both need. With seven siblings to care for, Ada Rupp wasn't sure she wanted to take on teaching, too. But the moment she holds Nathan in her arms, she realizes she'll do all she can to help this lost little boy. Plus, it gives her a chance to spend more time with Josiah. Falling for a man in mourning may be against the rules, but his quiet strength is the support Ada never knew she needed. And, together, they could have the loving family she'd always hoped for.The Love & Promises series: The Amish Teacher's GiftThe Amish Midwife's SecretThe Amish Widow's Rescue
The Amish Teacher's Wish
by Tracey J. LyonsShe wants her own happily-ever-after…As an Amish bachelor repairs her school…can she heal his heart?With the school damaged during a storm, teacher Sadie Fischer needs Levi Byler’s help repairing it. Levi has one condition—he won’t become a part of her search for a husband. He’s been hurt before, and love and marriage aren’t part of his plans. But Sadie might just be the perfect woman to mend his heart…and convince him forever isn’t just for fairy tales.From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
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?
The Amish Twins Next Door: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Indiana Amish Brides #9)
by Vannetta ChapmanTwo little matchmakers could change everything…in this novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Vannetta Chapman. Falling for a pretend suitor could cause real complications… Amish single mom Deborah Mast is determined to raise her seven-year-old twin sons her way. But when neighbor Nicholas Stoltzfus takes the rambunctious boys on as apprentices on his farm, she&’ll learn the value of his help with more than just the children. And when the two little matchmakers hatch a plan of their own, Deborah could also discover how to reopen her heart…From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Indiana Amish Brides Book 1: A Widow's HopeBook 2: Amish Christmas MemoriesBook 3: A Perfect Amish MatchBook 4: The Amish Christmas MatchmakerBook 5: An Unlikely Amish MatchBook 6: The Amish Christmas SecretBook 7: The Baby Next DoorBook 8: An Amish Baby for ChristmasBook 9: The Amish Twins Next Door
The Amish Way
by Kraybill Donald B. Nolt Steven M. Weaver-Zercher David L.A sensitive and realistic look at the spiritual life and practices of the Amish This second book by the authors of the award-winning Amish Grace sheds further light on the Amish, this time on their faith, spirituality, and spiritual practices. They interpret the distinctive practices of the Amish way of life and spirituality in their cultural context and explore their applicability for the wider world. Using a holistic perspective, the book tells the story of Amish religious experience in the words of the Amish themselves. Due to their long-standing friendships and relationships with Amish people, this author team may be the only set of interpreters able to provide an outsider-insider perspective. Provides a behind-the-scenes examination of Amish spiritual life Shows how the Amish practices can be applied to the wider world Written by authors with unprecedented access to the Amish community Written in a lively and engaging style, The Amish Way holds appeal for anyone who has wanted to know more about the inner workings of the Amish way of life.
An Amish Wedding: Three Amish Novellas
by Beth Wiseman Kathleen Fuller Kelly LongThree best-selling authors. Three possible brides. Three separate tales. They come together for an Amish wedding.Priscilla King has dreamed of being married to Chester Lapp since she was sixteen. With the help of her sister Naomi’s matchmaking skills, Chester proposes to Priscilla on her nineteenth birthday. As the wedding day approaches, problems emerge: an attendant with poison ivy, a failed celery crop, and a torn wedding dress.At the same time, Priscilla’s best friend Rose is convinced her fiancé is hiding something and she is intent on discovering the truth at any cost.Naomi remains hopeful that she, too, will soon find her perfect match. When Chester’s cousin shows up, there’s an immediate attraction between him and Naomi—as well as an obstacle that may just as immediately derail their blossoming love.Is God sending a message to stop the wedding? What is certain is that the hearts of these three women will be forever transformed by this touching Amish wedding.
An Amish Wedding Feast on Ice Mountain (Ice Mountain #6)
by Kelly LongAn Amish celebration . . . Since the moment her father died, Beth Mast has devoted body and soul to the care of her stepmother and stepsister—cooking, cleaning, and caring for their animals. So her friend Lucy’s wedding to the eldest King brother offers a welcome respite. Shy and unaware of her beauty, Beth harbors a secret sadness she hopes no one can see. But at this gathering she’s on display: her assigned escort happens to be the handsomest bachelor in their Amish community. Newly returned to Ice Mountain, Ransom King has no interest in the maedels pursuing him. Haunted by events during his five-year apprenticeship in Ohio, he’s startled to find a kindred spirit in Beth, whose dutiful ways can’t mask her inner glow. Ransom longs to show her how much she deserves happiness, though his own troubled history holds him back. It will take Ransom’s feisty Aenti Ruth and her ragtag menagerie to entice these two guarded hearts to open to love . . . “Long’s writing style is smooth and engaging, her characters true to the period yet timeless in their hopes and flaws and personal battles.” —USAToday.com “Delivers a sense of escape from today’s hustle and bustle into a gentler and simpler world.” —Publishers Weekly “Long creates storylines that captivate her readers.” —RT Book Reviews
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?
The Amish Widower's Surprise: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Hickory Springs Amish)
by Laurel BlountThey think they&’re done with love… Will working together change their minds? All widower Eben Miller wants is someone to help him run his general store, but every Amish woman who applies is more interested in marriage than employment. Falling in love again feels impossible for Eben, who needs a worker, not a wife. Straight-talking Lilah Troyer is different. The spinster gave up on finding a husband a long time ago and is desperate for an income to remain independent. She&’s even willing to forget Eben&’s humiliating rejection of her back in their youth. It&’s the perfect solution, until romance comes knocking on their door…From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Hickory Springs Amish Book 1: The Amish Widower's Surprise
The Amish Widower's Twins: A Fresh-Start Family Romance (Amish Spinster Club)
by Jo Ann BrownTwo tiny twins and one lost love…The end of the Amish Spinster Club?Moving far away from her first love is the perfect remedy for Leanna Wagler’s broken heart—until he buys the neighboring farm. Now Leanna is in an unexpected position: temporary nanny to Gabriel Miller’s adorable twins. Though his kinder need her, Leanna spells trouble for the Amish widower…because a second chance with her means betraying a secret he’s honor-bound to protect.
The Amish Widower's Twins and The Amish Bachelor's Choice
by Jo Ann Brown Jocelyn McClayCan they have a future together?The Amish Widower’s Twins by Jo Ann BrownMoving far away from her first love is the perfect remedy for Leanna Wagler’s broken heart—until he buys the neighboring farm. Now Leanna is in an unexpected position: temporary nanny to Gabriel Miller’s adorable twins. Though his kinder need her, Leanna spells trouble for the Amish widower…because a second chance with her means betraying a secret he’s honor-bound to protect.Finding Her Amish Love by Rebecca KertzAfter her father’s passing, Ruth Fisher is required to sell her family furniture business. She plans to leave the Amish community to pursue an Englisch education—until she meets the new owner. Malachi Schrock has ambitious plans for her father’s store, but when the transition sparks an unexpected attraction, could following her heart mean staying in Miller’s Creek forever?
The Amish Widow's Christmas Hope (Amish of Serenity Ridge #4)
by Carrie LighteTrue love always finds a way…Can their temporary housebecome a permanent home?After inheriting her uncle’s house, single mother Fern Glick returns to Serenity Ridge with the intention to sell and leave town quickly. But her reluctance to settle so close to former love Walker Huyard—the man who broke her heart—begins to falter as their children forge a bond. With Christmas approaching, spending the holiday together might just be enough to reignite the love they once shared.\
The Amish Widow's Heart (Brides of Lost Creek)
by Marta PerryCan she put the past aside and love again?She can’t change the past…but can she choose a new beginning?To secure her young son’s future, widow Bethany Esch steps in to help Daniel Miller keep the store he owned with her late husband running smoothly. But she soon discovers her marriage hid a stunning secret. Though Daniel had no knowledge of her husband’s clandestine life, he’ll now do anything to help Beth. But can his steadfastness convince her to forgive—and love once more?Brides of Lost Creek
The Amish Widow's Heart and Seeking Refuge
by Marta Perry Lenora WorthWill love be enough to heal their past?The Amish Widow&’s Heart by Marta PerryTo secure her young son&’s future, widow Bethany Esch steps in to help Daniel Miller keep the store he owned with her late husband running smoothly. But she soon discovers her marriage hid a stunning secret. Though Daniel had no knowledge of her husband&’s clandestine life, he&’ll now do anything to help Beth. But can his steadfastness convince her to forgive—and love once more?Seeking Refuge by Lenora WorthDays before her wedding, a wrenching ordeal shattered Josie Fisher&’s dreams…and she fled to her Amish hometown to start over. Now Tobias Mast has arrived with two goals: to find Josie and learn why she called off their wedding, and to buy a home. When the only house he can afford is next door to Josie&’s farm, will she finally risk telling him her dark secret?New York Times Bestselling Author Lenora Worth
An Amish Widow's New Love: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Indiana Amish Market)
by null Vannetta ChapmanShe thinks she&’s done with romance But love has other ideas… When newly widowed Hope Lambright moves to Indiana with her three sons, the last thing on her mind is romance. And much like his new neighbor, widower Amos Yoder thought love was part of his past. But when Hope boldly asks Amos for a job at his Amish outdoor market, he finds he can&’t say no, and soon their professional relationship blossoms into something more. They&’ve both loved and lost once. Will they be brave enough to risk their hearts for a second time? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Indiana Amish Market Book 1: An Amish Proposal for ChristmasBook 2: Her Amish AdversaryBook 3: An Unusual Amish Winter MatchBook 4: The Mysterious Amish BachelorBook 5: A Courtship for the Amish SpinsterBook 6: An Amish Widow's New Love
The Amish Widow's New Love
by Liz TolsmaHe’s her first love…Will he be her last?Naomi Miller can’t believe Elam Yoder’s back in their community after all the pain he caused! Still, the young Amish widow must reunite with her disgraced first love to raise money for her infant son’s surgery. Elam’s remorse seems sincere, as does his commitment to helping Naomi and her baby. Elam’s looking for forgiveness—and a new life with Naomi and her bobbeli by his side.
The Amish Widow's New Love and Plain Outsider: A 2-in-1 Collection
by Liz Tolsma Alison StoneFighting for Love and a Future in Amish CountryThe Amish Widow’s New Love by Liz TolsmaNaomi Miller can’t believe Elam Yoder is back in their community after all the pain he caused! Still, the young Amish widow must reunite with her disgraced first love to raise money for her infant son’s surgery. Elam’s remorse seems sincere, as does his commitment to helping Naomi and her baby. Elam’s looking for forgiveness—and a new life with Naomi and her bobbeli by his side.Plain Outsider by Alison StoneGrowing up Amish, Deputy Becky Spoth never fathomed she’d become the target of a relentless stalker. She left her Amish community to serve the people of her small hometown—not to become someone’s prey. Newcomer deputy Harrison James is the only one who believes she’s in harm’s way. Now her future is in the hands of this handsome stranger.
The Amish Widow's Rescue (Love and Promises #3)
by Rachel J. GoodThe perfect family awaits...if only he'll risk his heart.Pregnant and recently widowed, Grace Fisher is determined to provide for her family on her own. Thankfully, her jam business is popular in her Amish community. But it's difficult keeping up with her work, her farm chores, and her two mischievous children. Especially now that they've taken to idolizing their neighbor Elijah. While the handsome farmer is kind and generous, he seems intent on holding Grace and her little ones at a distance...Elijah Beiler has always admired his neighbor Grace. So standing by while she struggles to support her family isn't an option. Offering to take over her farm duties, Elijah is determined to help while remaining detached. He knows all too well that love only leads to heartbreak. Yet the more time he spends with Grace and her children, the harder he finds it to leave each day. But can Elijah overcome past hurts and open his heart to this ready-made family?"A beautiful story of forgiveness and second chances." -Shelley Shepard Gray, New York Times bestselling author, on The Amish Teacher's Gift The Love & Promises series:The Amish Teacher's GiftThe Amish Midwife's SecretThe Amish Widow's Rescue
The Amish Widow's Secret
by Cheryl WillifordSecond Chance at Love Widow Sarah Nolt never expected another marriage proposal. She hardly knows the handsome Amish man who's come to help with her barn raising. Besides, they're both still mourning the loss of their spouses. But Mose Fischer needs a caretaker for his daughters, and Sarah needs to escape her father's oppressive rule. They agree to a marriage of convenience, but when Sarah moves to Mose's Amish community in Florida, she can't help falling for the strong, kind widower and his little girls. To create a family, they'll have to come to terms with their pasts...and the secret Sarah is unknowingly carrying.