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A feisty Amish woman. A stubborn Amish man. An Englishcher baby. Can love be found in the midst of strife? Midwife Ruth has delivered more boppoli’s than she can remember, yet she has been denied the one experience she truly longs for - a baby of her own. When Ruth is charged with fostering an Englischer baby she soon becomes attached, and tongues begin to wag in the Amish community. When Aaron Yoder, Ruth’s neighbor warns her not to become attached to the baby, she comes up with an absurd idea. Seething with rage at the mockery Ruth is making of the Amish community, Aaron's temper ...

An unrequited love. A web of lies. A shocking revelation. Can Ester fix the mess she made when she intervened in her friends romance? Ester Graber knows that Isaiah Lehman sees her only as a friend and she must move on from hopes for love. Now on Rumspringa she meets the handsome Jacob Mast and she is excited for the future. Isiah has always loved Ester but accepts that they are only friends. When the prettiest girl in town takes a shine to him, Isiah is flattered and they begin to date but Sarah has her own plans and soon Isiah is blindsided. As Ester gets to know Jacob better, she is ...

Lavina Graber blamed God for what happened. It was in his power to stop it wasn’t it? ***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Lavina Graber doesn’t know what she wants anymore. At one point in her life she never doubted she would become Amish, but since Rumspringa, everything has changed. Now she is enjoying the Englisch life immensely and has a cool Englisch boyfriend Chris, but Lavinia’s life changes when a horrific accident occurs, derailing all of her plans and forcing her back to her Amish community Samuel Deiner loves God and is blessed with knowledge of healing. When he is called to ...

Sarah Raber had no intention of remarrying. The pain was too fresh and the memories too raw. Not even the town matchmaker could sway her. ***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Sarah Raber is young and widowed. Deeply committed to her grief, she makes no attempt to socialize or open herself to love, it is only under intense pressure from the town match maker that she agrees to meet Henry Glick. Henry is nursing a broken heart and won’t be drawn on the question of marriage, however when his parents place him in a difficult situation, Henry has no choice but to agree to meet Sarah. Fortunately, ...

***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Despite her deepest wish to be a wife and mother it is clear to everyone in the community that Charity is not marriage material. Charity needs to change. Charity Miller is an excellent cook, a talented quilter and a beautiful woman, yet the men in her community eschew her. Outspoken and dominant, no man can tolerate her. Charity’s mother tells her to resign herself to spinsterhood. But when she meets Gabe King, God begins to work in Charity’s heart. She has one chance for marriage and she must take it and make it work. Gabe is mild mannered and shy. When...

Miriam King is struggling. What Man Could Ever Want a Barren Woman. Especially When the Gossip Begins. A widow at just thirty-seven and never able to conceive, Miriam King has no purpose in life beyond the memories of her beloved husband. Adding to her pain, her close friend Eileen Smoker has recently died. Losing both her husband and friend, so close together, has Miriam deeply depressed, worsening her physical pain. In despair she seeks advice from midwife Lavina Deiner, wife to the healer Samuel. David Smoker is grieving the loss of his wife and also the loss of his good friend Gabriel ...

A Shattered Woman with a Dark Secret. A Compassionate Man Drawn to Aid Her. And a Jealous Rival Poised to Strike. Can Love Prevail in the Midst of Explosive Truths and Bitter Envy? Lilah Renno is a shadow of her former self since her return from Rumspringa. Silent, and withdrawn, her worried parents send her to her aunt in another community in hopes that the change will reignite her spirit. There in Winesburg, she is charged with managing her aunt's roadside sandwich stand. Elijah Petersheim is taken aback to find the Smucker stand under the care of a somber newcomer. Seeking to draw her ...

Two hearts on a quest for belonging: In a world where tradition clashes with turmoil, can young love bridge the divide? Rayquan Jackson, a foster child burdened by a troubled past, discovers an unexpected sanctuary with the Zook family. Aspiring to become a true Amish man and capture the heart of Lizzie Ebersole, Rayquan confronts the inner demons of his harsh history. Lizzie Ebersole shines as a beacon of hope for Rayquan, even in his darkest moments. When Rayquan learns of his mother's death, his behavior worsens—acting out at school and violating the Ordnung. Lizzie steadfastly ...

Mildred Lehman was just happy to have Henry’s friendship. But everything changed when the truth came out. Mildred Lehman is hiding a terrible secret, one that only her family and the amish healers of Berlin Ohio know about. Reticent, because of her wounds, Mildred retreats behind her work and the shawl that covers her scarred face. In deep depression Mildred accepts that her life will be lived as a single woman, and she must abandon hopes for a husband and family of her own. Henry is the most sought after bachelor in the Berlin Amish community. A handsome, well-liked man, vanity is his ...

Abigail Miller wants nothing more than to marry her childhood sweetheart Joe. But something has changed Joe’s mind. Can Abigail win him back? ***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Abigail Miller’s life seemed perfect. Soon she would be marrying Joe, the man she believed that God had intended for her. But when his cousin Jakob returns to the community from the Englishcher world, Joe becomes troubled and sullen. Offering no explanation to Abigail for his change of heart, Joe sees less and less of Abigail and she is certain the problem is connected to Jakob’s return. When Jakob smothers ...

***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Rachel could not believe that in her time of need, the one person God sent to her was her bitter enemy. Rachel Yoder is widowed with a family, trying to keep the family farm afloat. Despite doing everything she can, it is evident that the farm will eventually fail and Rachel and her children may lose their home. When arch enemy Eli Fischer offers to enter into a business partnership with her, to prevent her losing the farm, she is appalled and flatly refuses even though it could save her home. Widower Eli Fisher has known Rachel since childhood however their...

A man with a difficult past. A woman with a score to settle. A hurtful history to overcome. Can love flourish in the midst of bitterness? All Patricia Stoltzfus is missing in her life is a husband. At twenty-one she is beginning to despair but places her trust in God that one day He will present the right man for her. When a newcomer arrives in town, the community is buzzing. But when she learns it is her childhood nemesis, she is mortified. Caleb Schrock has had a difficult life. Once a mean spirited bully with nothing but anger and hate, he is now a changed man and feels the call to ...

A Hit and Run Accident. Memories Lost. And an Amish Woman Afraid To Remember. In a blind moment of panic Malinda Ebersole runs from the man her father betrothed her to, and runs from her closed Amish community. Unprepared for the world beyond their fences, she meets with a horrifying accident that takes her memory. Jacob Lambright is dismayed to discover a young woman laying crumpled on the road, dressed in wedding attire, dazed and confused. Diagnosed by the local doctor as suffering from concussion and amnesia, she is brought into the Lambright home to recuperate. Given the name of ‘...

Abigail Lapp wanted what her sisters had. But God had other plans for her life, and who was Abigail to question God’s will? ***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Abigail Lapp had devoted her life to serving God and her community by running the local restaurant The Family Table. Now at the age of 32, she struggles with her calling and enters into a battle of her own selfish desires. Daniel Miller is submerged in despair after the death of his beloved wife and mother of his children only a few short months ago. Knowing he needs support, but not knowing where to find it, he turns to God for ...

A woman shielding her heart. A man yearning for redemption. A revelation that alters everything. Honor Lapp can't stand Johnathon King. Her childhood nemesis is now her father's business partner. Sure, he's charming and sincere, but she's not forgetting the past that easily. Caught in a sudden storm, Honor and Johnathon's contentious bond is tested. His charisma slowly melts her frosty heart. Honor starts to see a different side to Johnathon. But a frightening event reminds her of who he really is, and she pushes him away once more. Baffled by Honor's hostility, Johnathon turns to God for ...

***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** An Abandoned Baby. An Angry Town. A Desperate Situation. Mercy Was Stuck In The Middle. Mercy Chupp arrives at Kate’s Kitchen, the diner, where she works, and is shocked to discover an abandoned baby in a cardboard box. With no indication of where the baby has come from or why it has been it forsaken Mercy is asked to foster the child. Happily single, she none the less feels a surge of protective love toward the little babe and agrees to foster it temporarily. A frequent customer at Kate’s Kitchen, Tanner Bontrager is the most eligible bachelor in town. ...

***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Naomi King has moved to a new community. She never expected it be so very difficult, especially at Christmas. It is December in Charm Ohio, and Naomi King is has recently moved into the small community. Deeply shy and completely alone, Naomi is struggling to make ends meet. Anita Small manages the local library and employs Naomi at a very low rate of pay. Knowing Naomi is desperate to keep her job, Anita exploits Naomi’s hard working nature and meek personality. When a cruel decision is made Naomi finds herself in an unsolvable predicament and with nowhere...

Lydia King is highly accomplished, beautiful and haughty. She intends to wed the most eligible bachelor in town. That is, until a impoverished newcomer comes to town. Lydia King is an accomplished Amish woman, whose skills in quilting attract tourists into her community. But when a impoverished family come to town, Lydia is appalled. A family such as this, will ruin the reputation of the Amish for this touristy mecca. Ethan Zook is a respected clock maker in town and plans to marry Lydia King. When the Weaver family arrive in their community, he gives freely of his time and befriends the ...

A family on the brink of ruin. A miserly man who has lost his way. A small child who believes in the true gift of Christmas. ***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Widow Martha Lengacher is in deep financial difficulty. With all avenues of revenue exhausted she is in danger of losing her farm and home. Praying to Gott to show her a way out of her difficulties, soon, the Bishop calls on the community to offer support. Neighbor Frederick Wittmer, a bitter and lonely man, has coveted the farm land for some time and rather than lend his support, sees an opportunity to expand his land holdings. In a...

On a wintery morning, close to Christmas, Caleb Miller went out and did not return. When he is finally found, something about Caleb has changed. Christmas will never be the same again. ****FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED**** When Abigail Miller’s husband went missing, she never doubted for a moment that he would be returned to her and her sons. But something has changed in Caleb and he is not her loving husband nor the father to her sons she once knew. On the eve of Christmas when the family prepares to celebrate the season, Caleb makes a shocking decision leaving a wake of heartache and ...