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With her copper red hair and inquisitive personality, Mary is an anomaly in her Amish community in western New York. She tries to join in the fun with the other youth as they gather for hymn singings and games, but she finds it all rather dull. None of the young men are interested in her and she's even less interested in them. With each passing year, she feels more and more out of place and stifled by life as a misfit in a rural Amish community.

Tricia Troyer is thrilled when Brandt Massey, her cousin's English friend, joins the Troyers's holiday gathering for the second year in a row. When Brandt asks Tricia to be his girlfriend, they both know she'll have important choices to make about her future. But the two aren't as different as some believe-and with open hearts and understanding, their very own Christmas miracle just might be possible . . .

Running the RV park at her father's Amish market makes Bethany Yoder happy-until he hires her childhood nemesis, Aaron King. Soon Bethany's quaint ideas clash with Aaron's Englisch-style upgrades. But they must work together to turn a profit . . . or else. When their unlikely alliance turns into something more, will Aaron's secrets break them-and the business-apart forever?

Enjoy a simple Amish Christmas in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, that is sweetened by second chances, trimmed in love, and wrapped in faith. This collection includes Lucy's Christmas Sunbeam by Anne Blackburne, A Bird-in-Hand Christmas by Amy Clipston, Christmas Lily by Amy Lillard, Leaving Lancaster by Mindy Steele.

In book one of A Mifflin County Mystery series, Rosa Petersheim has disappeared from the Big Valley without a trace. Norman always considered himself his sister's protector and can't believe she would have left home of her own accord—so he must have failed her. He throws all he has into helping the authorities search for Rosa, while trying to support his parents and siblings who are struggling both mentally and physically. Salina Swarey loves Norman and hopes they are headed towards marriage, but his obsession with Rosa's whereabouts is driving them apart.

Treva Zimmerman finds herself at a crossroads in life after a heartbreaking failed relationship. Returning to Lancaster County to visit her Amish grandparents and elderly aunt, Treva plans to leave her Plain heritage behind for a fresh start in Alaska. Torn between the expectations of her community and her own desires, she seeks to follow her own path—but all that changes when her aunt Rosene suffers a heart attack. As Rosene recounts her own past, Treva is determined to discover the whereabouts of Rosene’s former sweetheart.

A captivating tale of compassion, resilience, and the bonds of love and friendship Ruth “Dok” Stoltzfus is the kind of doctor who still believes in house calls, addressing not just her patients’ physical needs but their emotional ones too. When newly widowed Bee faces a breast cancer...

Irma Miller thought having a family of her own would bring her joy and a sense of accomplishment, but she struggles with memories of the abuse she suffered as a child at the hand of her stepfather. When she becomes physically and emotionally abusive to her own children, she reaches out to her friend Doretta for prayer and wisdom. But Irma may find herself at an even darker emotional place before she will admit she needs professional help to heal the past traumas. Will Doretta’s letters of wisdom help Irma and her family, or will too much be broken to ever be repaired?

Decisions have always been hard for Mary. Her whole life, she has found herself so controlled by the stern voice of her father that she struggles to hear God's voice or even know her own desires. What does it mean to give up one's will when you can't tell what your own will is, never mind God's? Finally, Mary commits to marriage, and so begins a tumultuous journey into life as a wife and mother. Will she pass her insecurities on to her daughter, or will she choose a new way of parenting? And will her daughter be able to navigate life and love without the same pain that Mary faced?

Even though Bethanne Hostetler has found some peace seven years after an attempted assault and the accidental death of Peter Miller, she is still haunted by the memory. When her Englisher cousin, Candace—who has just been crowned Miss Crittenden County—reveals that she has a stalker, all of Bethanne’s old fears come rushing back. Jay Byler had once been Peter’s best friend, and the fact that he did not protect Bethanne that fateful night has haunted him ever since. To make matters worse, she continues to avoid him—even as he continues to love her. 

Full of faith, hope, and romance, this series takes you into the Heart of Amish country. Ten years ago, Joe Shetler took a leap, and it cost him his ability to walk. Accepting that this is God's will for him, Joe finds his independence running Shetler Outdoors, an archery and outdoors shop. Leah Wicky moves to Kentucky where her father has set up a deer farm. With a strong desire to marry, she soon sets her sights on Joe who, despite his disabilities, has determination and an easy way about him. A sticky situation finally affords the opportunity for a friendship to form between them.

Endlich ist der lang ersehnte Tag gekommen: Nach einer angestrengten Reise feiern Marthy und Clark ein Wiedersehen mit Missie und Willie. Dabei lernen sich auch die Enkelkinder kennen. Die Jungen erobern die Herzen der Großeltern im Sturm. Doch bald fällt ein dunkler Schatten auf die ungetrübte Freude. Bei einem Ausritt mit dem fünfjährigen Nathan wird Clark von einem Jungen alarmiert, dessen Freunde in einem Bergwerk verschüttet wurden. Clark eilt ihnen zu Hilfe und verunglückt dabei selber! Wird rechtzeitig Hilfe eintreffen?

Daria lebte mit ihrer kleinen Familie in einem beschaulichen Ort in Deutschland, fernab von ihrer Heimat und der Gemeinde der Mennoniten. Dass ihre Ehe nach 5 Jahren in die Brüche ging und ein erbitterter Kampf um das Sorgerecht entbrannte, ließ den Himmel über ihrem Kopf einstürzen und oft verzweifeln. Der Gedanke "welchen Sinn das Leben noch für sie hatte" bedrängte sie und sie war kurz davor alles, vor allem sich selbst, aufzugeben. Doch ein kleines Wunder, das sich bisher als Last anfühlte, rettete ihr das Leben und machte es für sie lebenswert.

Eine Geschichte von Liebe und Verrat. An einem Ort voller Mythen und Sagen In Neles Leben läuft gerade nichts wie es soll. Ihr kleiner Modeladen in Berlin steht kurz vor der Pleite. Und ihr Freund ist nun ihr Ex-Freund, nachdem Nele ihn mit einer anderen Frau erwischt hat. Als sie an diesem Morgen in die Oberlausitz fährt, sehnt sie sich nach ein paar Tagen Ruhe mit ihrem Bruder und dessen Frau. Doch es kommt anders. Auf der Hinfahrt lernt sie Daria kennen. Die lebhafte junge Frau ist Nele auf Anhieb sympathisch.

When Stephanie Miller planned her visit to a dollar store in southern Ohio, she was expecting to pick up a few items she couldn't find in her Amish community. She was not expecting to find herself an innocent bystander as a drug deal went horribly wrong. The sole witness to a murder, now Stephanie is targeted by the gunman.

A Wish for Home “A Wish for Home is a moving, fast-paced story about family, secrets, misunderstandings, and figuring out what matters most. This stirring romance is sure to capture readers’ hearts.” –Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of Mending Fences Caught between who she...

Perry and Daisy's fake relationship is fooling everyone . . . but they're the ones who might be getting fooled. When Daisy Hershberger and Perry Bontrager meet, they discover they have one thing in common: both their families are way too eager to see them matched with the person of their dreams...

Sometimes love is what you need. Even if it’s not what you want… Running the local Amish inn is the only reason Molly Esch has gained back her confidence after being jilted at the altar. When the owner is suddenly injured, Molly’s sure she’ll be promoted. Except the owner asks her...

Solving a cold case means facing down a murderer… When her Amish grandfather’s body is found, State Police Detective Penny Moore learns he didn’t abandon his family fifty years ago—he was murdered. But the whole truth is still unknown, and after several vicious attacks on Penny and her...

Kayla Dienner has suffered her fair share of heartache, which is why she vows to protect her heart at all costs . . . until she meets Amish firefighter Jamie Riehl. Along with his volunteer work at the local fire department, running his Amish farm keeps Jamie Riehl busy. He barely has time to...