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The Bookseller’s Promise (The Amish Bookstore Novels #1)
By Beth Wiseman. 2022
In the first novel of Beth Wiseman&’s Amish Bookstore series, a rare, old book may hold answers to a present-day…
romance.Yvonne Wilson makes the trek from Texas to Indiana with just one goal in mind: to convince Amishman Jake Lantz to sell her client a rare book from his collection. But Jake is as strong-willed as Yvonne. On the eve of his grandfather&’s death, Jake vowed never to sell the book, and he intends to keep that promise. But he can&’t say more than that, having never read it and not knowing why it was so dear to his grossdaadi.Eva Graber has loved Jake since he hired her to work in his bookstore years ago, but he doesn&’t seem to notice she&’s blossomed into a beautiful woman. When Yvonne shows up and seems like she might turn Jake&’s eye, Eva suggests she and Jake should read the book together to find out what&’s so special about it.What happens after that surprises them all, and the book leads the trio deep into mysterious questions about life and death, love and loss, and the impenetrable purposes of God.Sweet contemporary Amish romancePart of the Amish Bookstore seriesBook 1: The Bookseller's PromiseBook 2: The Story of LoveBook 3: Hopefully Ever AfterBook length: 80,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsA Season of Change (The Amish Inn Novels #3)
By Beth Wiseman. 2021
Two sisters have their hands full with matchmaking for their new employee, Rose, and the handsome handyman who just moved…
to town—all while trying to get to the bottom of who could be one of their own secret admirers.Sisters Esther and Lizzie have a new employee, Rose Petersheim, to help them tend to The Peony Inn. But their old matchmaking ways have stayed the same. The sisters focus their efforts on the lovely twenty-five-year-old Rose. Though Rose is witty and outspoken, her nervous chattering makes her the best match for someone calm and good at listening. Someone like Benjamin—the handsome handyman who recently moved to town.But when Esther receives an anonymous love letter and flowers, Rose&’s love life is no longer the only one capturing the sisters&’ attention. As they sleuth around searching for Esther&’s secret admirer, they uncover that their grumpy renter, Gus, has a secret of his own that could bring about a difficult change in all their lives. And their continued meddling in Rose&’s affairs reveals she, too, is hiding something—an old wound that could threaten her future happiness.As Rose, Lizzie, Esther, and Gus struggle to release the weight of their pasts, they discover that although people are complicated, love doesn&’t need to be.This charming third installment of the Amish Inn series from bestselling author Beth Wiseman is a picture of loss and healing in which forgiveness will prove to be the greatest act of love.Charming and uplifting Amish romanceThe third installment of The Amish Inn NovelsBook 1: A Picture of LoveBook 2: An Unlikely MatchBook 3: A Season of ChangeBook length: 85,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsLove in Plain Sight (An Amish Mail-Order Bride Novel #3)
By Kathleen Fuller. 2022
In the town of Birch Creek where the only danger is getting swept off your feet, Katharine Miller hides the…
secrets of her past . . . until she meets Ezra Bontrager and is forced to face the greatest risk of all—opening her heart to true loveAfter fleeing her hometown, Katharine finds peace and anonymity while working at Stoll&’s Inn and keeping to herself. As long as her guard is up, she can protect herself and others from her past, with the hope that one day her family will forgive her for leaving.Ezra Bontrager has never shared a love of farming with his brothers and father, and when he takes a job at Stoll&’s Inn, he quickly finds even more reason to come to work every day. Although he has no intention of marrying anytime soon, Ezra can&’t help but want to learn more about the quiet and mysterious newcomer who doesn&’t appear to have come to Birch Creek looking for a husband, as so many have done after the want ad that advertised Birch Creek&’s many bachelors.As Katharine and Ezra continue to cross paths, Katharine feels her defenses lower, and Ezra no longer scoffs at the idea of marriage. Just as they start to hope for the future, the past comes roaring back—not just for Katharine and Ezra but for the entire community of Birch Creek. Confronting that past won&’t be easy, but it brings the opportunity for love and grace to abound.Praise for Love in Plain Sight&“Katharine Miller has everything she ever wants, until she realizes what she&’s gotten. Love in Plain Sight is Kathleen Fuller at her best. She shines the spotlight on an unlikely heroine who runs away to find herself…and discovers what true love looks like.&” —Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of Mending Fences.&“Kathleen Fuller&’s emotional and evocative writing draws readers into her complex stories and keeps them cheering for her endearing characters even after the final page.&” —Patricia Davids, USA TODAY bestselling authorSweet Amish romanceThe third book in the Amish Mail-Order Bride series but can be read in any orderBook One: A Double Dose of LoveBook Two: Matched and MarriedBook Three: Love in Plain SightBook length: 84,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsTrust Me
By Kelly Irvin. 2022
Her best friend is murdered the same way her brother was years ago. Is there anyone she can possibly trust?A…
decade ago, Delaney Broward discovered her brother&’s murdered body at the San Antonio art co-op he founded with friends. Her artist boyfriend, Hunter Nash, went to prison for the murder, despite his not-guilty plea.This morning, Hunter walks out of prison a free man, having served his sentence.This afternoon, Delaney finds her best friend dead, murdered in the same fashion as her brother.Stay out of it or you&’re next, the killer warns.Hunter never stopped loving Delaney, though he can&’t blame her for not forgiving her. He knows he&’ll get his life back one day at a time, one step at a time. But he&’s blindsided to realize he&’s a murder suspect. Again.When Hunter shows up on her doorstep asking her to help him find the real killer, Delaney&’s head says to run away, yet her heart tells her there&’s more to his story than what came out in the trial. An uneasy truce leads to their probe into a dark past that shatters Delaney&’s image of her brother. She can&’t stop and neither can Hunter—which lands them both in the crosshairs of a murderer growing more desperate by the hour.In this gripping romantic suspense, Kelly Irvin plumbs the complexity of broken trust in the people we love—and in God—and whether either can be mended.Praise for Trust Me:&“Trust Me is an apt title for Irvin&’s new suspense novel. Kelly Irvin is a master at spinning a complex story web with surprising twists and relatable characters. Highly recommended!&” —Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author of A Stranger&’s Game and the Pelican Harbor series&“I found I couldn't turn the pages fast enough in Kelly Irvin's latest novel, Trust Me. I promised myself just one more page and I'd stop reading for the night...just one more...just one more. At times I could barely breathe. What a fabulous story! I loved it!&” —Carrie Stuart Parks, award-winning author of Relative SilenceClean romantic suspense novelA stand-alone novelBook length: approximately 101,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsThe Master Quilter: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (The Elm Creek Quilts #6)
By Jennifer Chiaverini. 2004
In this heartwarming novel about the meaning of friendship, the Elm Creek quilters pay tribute to their beloved matriarch and…
the bridal quilt that will be stitched in her honor.The Elm Creek Quilters are as surprised as anyone when their beloved matriarch, Sylvia Bergstrom Compson, marries her sweetheart, Andrew, at a festive holiday gathering at her ancestral home on Christmas Eve. Eager to celebrate the union, her friends decide to create a beautiful wedding quilt to warm the newlyweds&’ home and hearts.A secret with such good intentions, they reason, couldn&’t possibly do anyone harm. But although the quilting retreat established at Elm Creek Manor is a place where quilters share their creativity, their challenges, and their dreams, somehow in their haste to find a way to honor the wisdom, skill, and devotion of their favorite master quilter, they forget that sometimes secrets drive friends apart instead of drawing them closer. As financial troubles, relationship struggles, and unexpected opportunities beyond Elm Creek Quilt Camp test the bonds of friendship, the quilters must find a way to stitch together more than Sylvia&’s Bridal Sampler to make a happy ending.Angela's Christmas
By Frank McCourt. 2007
The inspiration for the Emmy-nominated film and its companion Angela&’s Christmas Wish, now streaming on Netflix!Pulitzer Prize recipient Frank McCourt…
shares the story of his mother&’s childhood Christmas in this tender and heartwarming picture book, previously published as Angela and the Baby Jesus.Angela is six-years-old and worries for the baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph&’s church in Limerick. December nights are damp and cold, and the church is dark at night. How can the baby Jesus&’ mother leave him in the manger without even a blanket to cover him? The baby Jesus surely needs Angela&’s help, even if she is not allowed to go on the altar, especially by herself.Filled with the characters, incident, and detail that have made Frank McCourt internationally renowned and beloved, Angela&’s Christmas is a timeless story of real life—in all of its joy, innocence, and incongruity. A story for all generations to enjoy and cherish.Amish Love Letters
By Shelley Shepard Gray, Charlotte Hubbard, Rosalind Lauer. 2024
A 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 . . .After a devastating winter, a spring breeze promises more than new flowers.… It promises a new chance at love.Bess Weaver,…
twenty and expecting her first child, is in the kitchen making stew for her beloved mann, Caleb, one minute, and the next she&’s burying him after a tragic accident. Facing life as a young widow, Bess finds comfort only in tending the garden at an Englisch-owned bed and breakfast—even as she doubts that new growth could ever come after such a long winter.Aidan tries to repress his guilt over his best friend Caleb&’s death and his long-standing feelings for Bess by working harder than ever. But as he spends time with the young son his friend left behind, he seems to be growing closer to the boy&’s beautiful mother as well.When a close-knit group of widows in her Amish community step in to help Bess find her way back to hope, she begins to wonder if Gott has a future for her after all. Will she ever believe that life can still hold joy and the possibility of love?Jennie Troyer knows it&’s time to remarry. Can she overcome a painful secret and open her heart to love? It&’s been…
four years since Jennie&’s husband died in a farming accident. Long enough that the elders in her Amish community think it&’s time to marry again for the sake of her seven children. What they don&’t know is that grief isn&’t holding her back from a new relationship. Fear is. A terrible secret in her past keeps her from moving forward.Mennonite book salesman Nathan Walker stops by Jennie&’s farm whenever he&’s in the area. Despite years of conversation and dinners together, she never seems to relax around him. He knows he should move on, but something about her keeps drawing him back. Meanwhile, Leo Graber nurtures a decades-long love for Jennie, but guilt plagues him—guilt for letting Jennie marry someone else and guilt for his father&’s death on a hunting trip many years ago. How could anyone love him again—and how could he ever take a chance to love in return?In this second book in the Every Amish Season series, three hearts try to discern God&’s plan for the future—and find peace beneath the summer sun.Miracles at Promise Lodge (Promise Lodge)
By Charlotte Hubbard. 2024
Returning to the fan-favorite world of Promise Lodge, the small-town Missouri setting for her beloved Amish inspirational romance novels, Charlotte…
Hubbard charms readers with a Mother&’s Day themed tale perfect for fans of Shelley Shepard Gray and Beth Wiseman!A season of change has blessed the Amish of Missouri&’s Promise Lodge, as mothers-to-be anticipate the arrival of their little miracles and one young man&’s life is about to take an unexpected turn as he sheds his bad boy reputation and embraces the value of faith and hard work. Long-time residents of Promise Lodge welcome a wave of newcomers that includes a pretty potter who&’s come to help an expectant couple, and a hard-working dairy expert ready to manage the herds on the expanding Burkholder farm. Then there&’s Isaac Chupp, the handsome, charming son of a notoriously unyielding Bishop from nearby Coldstream. Isaac has recklessly rebelled against his dat, and his bad boy reputation precedes him. Now he seeks a fresh start, applying for work at Dale Kraybill&’s bulk store. Proving himself reliable while Dale takes off for his wedding trip is Isaac&’s bold first step. But more miraculous awakenings may come as he settles into the warm new light of the faithful community. And while Promise Lodge celebrates an abundance of newborns as summer turns to fall, Isaac discovers a kindred soul who has her own share of challenges. In helping her, he just may find his true purpose in loving selflessly, building up, and giving back . . .In this uplifting inspirational romance series, award-winning author Amy Lillard unites a &“Widows Club&” of women who share solace, friendship,…
faith—and mouthwatering Whoopie Pies—in the Amish community of Paradise Valley, Missouri. Will appeal to fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Molly Jebber, Susan Lantz Simpson, and Kelly Long. Hattie Schrock&’s lively optimism makes her the Widows Club&’s most outgoing member. The circle has helped her through widowhood—and in building a thriving popcorn shop with her cousin. So when Elsie bets Hattie that she can&’t help Paradise Valley&’s most cantankerous man learn to be happier, Hattie tackles the challenge head-on. But what can she do when she finds Christian Beachy is far more complicated—and appealing—than she thought? Christian lives his faith through hard work, supporting his overbearing sister, and growing the Valley&’s best vegetables. After all, a good Amish man should be dedicated to duty. Yet suddenly, Hattie&’s warm-hearted attentions and knack for unexpected adventures is showing him life can be so much more—especially if Hattie can share it with him. But when he discovers her wager, can she and the Widows Club ever convince him that her growing love is the real thing—and that risking together forever will be the sweetest, most fulfilling chance of all? &“Readers will delight in this sweet love story and stay hungry for the next installment.&”–Publishers Weekly on Marry Me, MillieThe Amish Quiltmaker's Unlikely Match (The Amish Quiltmaker)
By Jennifer Beckstrand. 2024
Filled with her trademark humor and relatable characters, award-winning author Jennifer Beckstrand's blends quilting, matchmaking, and a close-knit Colorado community…
in her newest Amish Quiltmaker novel, as independent-minded quilter Esther Kiem sets her sights on an unusual match between the shyest Yoder sister and a professional baseball player… Perfect for fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Wanda Brunstetter, and Linda Byler. Though Mary Yoder longs to marry someday, she finds caring for her community&’s injured and sick is much easier than courting. But when Englischer Clay Markham crashes his car nearby, Mary&’s nursing shows her his hidden wounds are more painful than his injuries. Though she&’s irresistibly drawn to his kind nature, can she risk letting him into her heart? On the run from his troubled past, ex-pro baseball player Clay can&’t believe the quiet sanctuary he&’s found under Mary&’s care. Her gentle faith and knowledge are somehow giving him hope he can change his life—and offer her the love she truly deserves. But when his secrets catch up with him, can he and Mary find the courage to face the truth, set things to rights . . . and make way for a future together?The Devil Walks in Mattingly: A Novel
By Billy Coffey. 2014
For the three people tortured by their secret complicity in a young man's untimely death, redemption is what they most…
long for . . . and the last thing they expect to receive.It has been twenty years since Philip McBride's body was found along the riverbank in the dark woods known as Happy Hollow. His death was ruled a suicide. But three people have carried the truth ever since—Philip didn't kill himself that day. He was murdered.Each of the three have wilted in the shadow of their sins. Jake Barnett is Mattingly's sheriff, where he spends his days polishing the fragile shell of the man he pretends to be. His wife, Kate, has convinced herself the good she does for the poor will someday wash the blood from her hands. And high in the mountains, Taylor Hathcock lives in seclusion and fear, fueled by madness and hatred.Yet what cannot be laid to rest is bound to rise again. Philip McBride has haunted Jake's dreams for weeks, warning that he is coming back for them all. When Taylor finds mysterious footprints leading from the Hollow, he believes his redemption has come. His actions will plunge the quiet town of Mattingly into darkness. These three will be drawn together for a final confrontation between life and death . . . between truth and lies."Coffey has a profound sense of Southern spirituality. His narrative moves the reader from . . . [a] false heaven to a terrible hell, then back again to a glorious grace." —Publishers Weekly"The Devil Walks in Mattingly . . . recalls Flannery O'Conner with its glimpses of the grotesque and supernatural." —BookPageHouse of Mercy
By Erin Healy. 2012
When Beth’s world falls apart, can she ever be whole again?Beth has a gift of healing—which is why she wants…
to become a vet and help her family run their fifth-generation cattle ranch. Her father’s dream of helping men in trouble and giving them a second chance is her dream too. But it only takes one foolish decision for Beth to destroy it all.Beth scrambles to redeem her mistake, pleading with God for help, even as a mystery complicates her life. The repercussions grow more unbearable—a lawsuit, a death, a divided family, and the looming loss of everything she cares about. Beth’s only hope is to find the grandfather she never knew and beg for his help. Confused, grieving, and determined to make amends, she embarks on a horseback journey across the mountains, guided by a wild, unpredictable wolf who may or may not be real.Set in the stunningly rugged terrain of Southern Colorado, House of Mercy follows Beth through the valley of the shadow of death into the unfathomable miracles of God’s goodness and mercy. “Healy has proven she has what it takes to write a fast paced supernatural thriller guaranteed to keep you hooked right until the last page, and beyond.” —TitleTrakk.comA Marriage of the Heart: Three Amish Novellas
By Kelly Long. 2012
Three Stories That Share the Adventures of First Love and Second Chances.A Perfect Secret—Rose Bender&’s betrothed, Luke Lantz, is safe…
and dependable, maybe a little too much so. Or so she thinks until she sees him in the woods one night and discovers a secret he&’s been keeping. Now his secret haunts her. She wasn&’t sure about marrying a man she knew too well. But should she marry a man she doesn&’t understand at all?Christmas Cradles—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.A Marriage of the Heart—Since her mother&’s death, Abigail Kauffman has lived alone with her father. She longs to escape the emptiness of the farmhouse that has never felt like home. Joseph Lambert is a newcomer in their close-knit community. Only after suddenly marrying do they begin to understand the tender truths of life-long love.Dreaming in Black and White: A Phoebe Grant Novel (The Phoebe Grant Novels)
By Laura Jensen Walker. 2005
She's smart. She's savvy. She's...well, she's working on the thighs. And with God as her witness, she'll never let that…
man spoil her happy ending!Phoebe Grant is everyone's favorite movie geek-unbeatable at trivia, convinced that all the world's a movie screen. She can organize a four-hankie chick-flickathon with a wave of her tall, nonfat, double mocha. And she's a shoo-in for the job of her dreams-movie reviewer for the newpaper where she works.Enter Alex Spencer-not only gorgeous but also a film buff, perfectly cast for a celluloid kiss and a fade to sunset. Unfortunately, Alex is the villain who sends Phoebe packing to the last place on earth she wants to be-back home to boring little Barley, California.But wait. It couldn't be. Dark, handsome, and annoying Alex...in Barley?Can Phoebe protect her hometown-and her heart-and prove It's a Wonderful Life? Or is her promising future truly Gone with the Wind?Runaway Saint: A Novel
By Lisa Samson. 2014
When her aunt shows up homeless on her doorstep, Sara suspects anything but a miracle.Sara’s an artist with a supportive husband…
and a house that folks on her block admire outright. But she’s restless and bored with life.Then her legendary Aunt Bel shows up, wearing a smile after years without a word.Twenty years ago, fresh out of college, Bel left for a summer missions trip and never returned. Now she’s on Sara’s doorstep, looking for a place to crash. Sara can’t say no to family, even if she hasn’t seen Bel since she was a nine-year-old girl. But saying yes to Bel turns Sara’s whole precariously-balanced life upside down.The enigmatic Bel gives Sara’s family and their community a jolt of fresh thinking and clarity.But Bel is hiding something. Though she won’t talk about it, Sara soon learns that Bel has been through a hellish ordeal. And she has the burn marks to prove it."[Samson's] gift for creating unique, flawed character elevates this book above others. Each line has so much truth, and readers will likely ponder different passages long after finishing." —Romantic Times Review, TOP PICK! 4 1/2 stars"Samson’s quirky characters will have readers laughing, crying, and shaking their heads in disbelief, sometimes all at the same time. This uplifting read . . . will attract fans of women’s fiction and especially works by authors Sarah Jio, Anne Tyler, and Alice Hoffman." —Library JournalSaving Cicadas: A Novel
By Nicole Seitz. 2009
A moving novel of unconditional love and the freedom of letting go, this story follows the haunting journey of a…
single mother from South Carolina who discovers she's pregnant again.When single mother Priscilla Lynn Macy learns she's having another child unexpectedly, she packs the family into the car to escape. Eight-year-old Janie Doe and Rainey Dae, her seventeen-year-old sister with special needs, embark on the last family vacation they'll ever take with Poppy and Grandma Mona in the back seat.The trip seems aimless until Janie realizes they are searching for the father who left them years ago. When they can't find him, they make their way to Forest Pines, SC. Priscilla hasn't been to her family home in many years and finds it a mixed blessing of hope, buried secrets, and family ghosts.Through eyes of innocence, Janie learns the hard realities of life and the difficult choices grownups make. And she must face disturbing truths about the people she loves in order to carry them in the moments that matter most.Part road trip, part mystery, and completely unexpected, Saving Cicadas picks you up in one place and puts you down someplace else entirely. It's an eloquent reminder that life is a miracle—and even the smallest soul is a gift.Haunting contemporary southern fiction Includes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Nicole Seitz: The Inheritance of Beauty, A Hundred Years of Happiness, and Trouble the WaterEvery Perfect Gift (Hickory Ridge Romances #3)
By Dorothy Love. 2012
Ethan and Sophie long to share a future together. But the secrets they’re not sharing could tear them apart.Sophie Caldwell…
has returned to Hickory Ridge, Tennessee, after years away. Despite the heartaches of her childhood, Sophie is determined to make a home, and a name, for herself in the growing town. A gifted writer, she plans to resurrect the local newspaper that so enchanted her as a girl.Ethan Heyward’s idyllic childhood was shattered by a tragedy he has spent years trying to forget. An accomplished businessman and architect, he has built a majestic resort in the mountains above Hickory Ridge, drawing wealthy tourists from all over the country.When Sophie interviews Ethan for the paper, he is impressed with her intelligence and astounded by her beauty. She’s equally intrigued but fears he will reject her if he learns about her shadowed past. Just as she summons the courage to tell him, Ethan’s own past unexpectedly and violently catches up with him, threatening not only his life but their budding romance.“Pure Southern delight! Dorothy Love weaves a stirring romance . . . that uplifts and inspires the heart.” —Tamera Alexander, best-selling author of The Inheritance and A Lasting ImpressionWhat the Heart Sees: A Collection of Amish Romances
By Kathleen Fuller. 2011
Some believe in love at first sight. But lasting love is most clearly seen with the heart."A Miracle for Miriam"…
Miriam forgave Seth for humiliating her when they were children on the schoolyard, but since then, she's guarded her heart. Years later, Miriam sees him at a Christmas party and notices something has changed--not just how he acts, but how he looks. When Seth pursues her, she rebuffs him. She's not that foolish love-struck girl anymore. But Seth is intent on convincing her that he's worth a second chance."A Place of His Own" When Josiah left Paradise the first time, he didn't even say good-bye. Now he's back, ten years later, and he's changed. Why is he so distant and bitter? Where is the boy who used to be Amanda's best friend? Amanda is learning that there are things even a capable Amish girl can't fix. But will she just stand there and let him disappear again?"What the Heart Sees"Ellie Chupp is resigned to never love again after she loses her sight in an accident. Christopher Miller has returned home, five years after a tragedy took the life of his fiancee. When Ellie and Chris meet again, their attraction is undeniable. But the possibility of loving another person again is terrifying. By letting go of the past and their fears of the future, old friends remind each other that what matters most is invisible to the eye.