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Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Mariam King returns from Rumspringa ready to work for her father. But he has other plans, and as she goes back to life as normal, she suspects the plans involve far more than she's willing to go along with. But caught between family, order, and the Amish way, she wonders if it's best to just resign herself to her fate and marry Caleb, the boy placed in her path. Could it be so bad? But then, could Noah Miller, the one she's falling for really be so bad for her either, despite what everyone says? Her spirit wars within her, causing her to question ...

Amanda Miller is happy, or so she thinks. Her boyfriend Adam fills a void she didn't know she had, because love is about companionship. But something nags her, as what Amanda has in her life, her sister misses in her own. But why? It bothers Amanda and questions lead to trouble. Amanda's sister Martha, is much older, as are their parents. But it bothers her that the happiness she experiences isn't shared by her older single sister, herself already in her late thirties and never married. As she reflects on these things, Amanda meets a mysterious and handsome stranger. He keeps popping up in ...

Betty Lapp blames herself for her sister's death. When a car collided with their buggy one year ago, she had no idea how much it would affect her life, even beyond having lost both sister and father that fateful day. One innocent, but regretful decision that afternoon has plagued her ever since, and the guilt she carries shapes everything she believes about herself. Jonah Fisher hasn't been the same since his betrothed left the Amish world behind, crushing his heart and spirit--and any self-confidence he had--in the process. What he needs is to feel love again, for both himself and someone ...

Rachel Yoder has grand ideas. Fresh off her Rumspringa, she quickly grows bored with the lack of challenge at the farm stand with her father and seeks somewhere else to apply her talents and energy. Quiet, but hardworking Daniel Esh makes furniture, and he’s very good at what he does. What he’s not so good at is keeping his business afloat, mostly from lack of organization and a distaste for proper accounting. Daniel’s best friend Zeke, who happens to be Rachel’s brother, knows he needs help and suggests giving his sister a job. He grudgingly does so on a test basis, but quickly ...

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Simon makes an offer Ellie hesitates to take, yet knows she must to buy her time before having to make a decision on marrying Jacob. Taking Simon up on his offer has its own consequences though, some she should have seen coming, and for better or worse, she needs to face her choices. With her two kids to think about, time is running out, but can Simon's offer be the saving grace she needs? While Ellie struggles to sort out her immediate future and the old feelings she feels coming back for Simon, her younger sister has her own problems to face, and ...

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Hannah Miller is deeply broken and she knows it. But even worse, she doesn't care. She blames God for taking her husband and has since lost her way in both her faith, and her community. But life must go on, and to support herself she makes and mends quilts for the Amish and Englishers alike. Living alone in an apartment above her shop, she works only to live and seemingly not much else as she feels the need to almost punish herself, and God, at the same time. But all that changes when Levi, himself a widow, comes into her shop to mend an old quilt as ...

Will a longing for one mean a heartbreak for two? Charity Muller lives for books and learning. Eventually her thirst for more will lead her far past what rumspringa is meant for, even at the cost of a perfect life back home. She feels called to stay in the job helping others and continue her service in Washington, despite the mounting pressure to return. Stefan knows his chance to be with Charity is slim, and how can he compete with her work and love of the outside world? Whatever he does, he needs to come clean with his secret, or risk losing her forever. But could telling her push her ...

Fannie Hershberger’s heart yearns for so much more, even if she can’t put her finger on it. But one thing she knows, her job watching two English children has afforded her a glimpse of a life spent doing the things she loves most—reading, learning, and pursuing her interests untethered; something home may not be able to offer. Mark Hilty has been in love with Fannie since they were kids. At least that’s what it feels like, but how can he know or follow his heart when Fannie isn’t baptized? Does he wait until she returns from her Rumspringa? Can he? Would she even be interested ...

In the serene simplicity of an Amish community, Hannah Fisher, nursing a freshly broken heart, finds herself in an unexpected web of emotions. Desperate to shake off her recent breakup with Samuel Beiler, she embarks on a misguided attempt to incite jealousy by cozying up to the quiet woodworker, David Stolzfus. But as the lines between pretense and reality blur, Hannah finds herself inexplicably drawn to David’s gentle strength and deep wisdom. What begins as a harmless scheme spirals into a whirlpool of public confrontations, heartfelt revelations, and profound introspection, leaving ...

Raised in a Chicago convent, Sara Franks is eventually kicked out when a new Mother Superior takes charge. Now on her own, she finds work at a publication house and comes across an intriguing ad from a rancher in Oregon looking for a wife. Soon, Benny Slim and Sara are exchanging letters and after some time, she decides to move out west. Yet it’s a huge step to marry in faith without ever having met the man in person or knowing the life of a rancher’s wife. Maddie Banks and her son Baxter live with her parents in Boston. But after six long years, she finally gets the news she’s been ...

Mary dreams of a normal life, whatever that is. Nicknamed Minnie by her older siblings, she was born with deformed legs and feet as a result of polio, but other than her gait and diminutive size, you’d never know it. Beautiful, talented, she longs to find love, but at twenty-one she’s already resigned herself to the life she has. Raised by a supportive family, they encourage her dreams and listen for hours as she plays the piano and sings. But she wants to sing for someone else, someone special, if only God would grant the desires of her heart. So when Minnie is talked into answering an...

A frightening wilderness both outside the home and inside the heart. Veronica Allgyer lives with her large family in remote Montana. At sixteen, life is good, but her father worries his daughters will never meet good Amish men who will give them families of their own. Until a mysterious stranger shows up unannounced one day and changes the fate of not just Veronica, but her twin sister and closest confidant. It's a surprise that will lead Veronica to a premature decision that won't just affect her life, but the future of others close to her as well... Read the this inviting tale of ...

Miriam King is nervous, but excited. She fully expects (and hopes) for the handsome and charming Noah to ask permission to court her any day now. Both families have seen this day coming for years, and he often visits her in her family's bakery with his older brother Sam, leading her to think it might be soon. But Sam, the more responsible of the two, suspects Noah is not interested in ever settling down, as he flirts with other girls, both Amish and English alike. Which is a shame, because Sam secretly wishes he can one day find a good woman like Miriam, but he dares not hope for her ...

Rachel has a secret she keeps to herself: the deep loss from her past. Now in a new town, she hopes to move on and just live her life. Angry at God, she rarely prays and lives only to get by. Until one day she meets Spike, a little dog that takes a liking to her. But it's the dog's owner that catches her eye, and she can't decide if that's good or not. Abe takes a liking to Rachel but has reservations of his own. Yet God seems determined to connect the two, if only they can get out of their own way and put aside preconceptions.

In the heart of Amish country, three young lives become intertwined in a tale of love, betrayal, and the search for forgiveness. Hannah Miller and Caleb Yoder's blossoming romance is suddenly shattered when a devastating truth from Caleb's past is revealed, casting a dark shadow over their future together. Miriam Lapp, a childhood friend with a secret longing for Caleb, becomes a willing catalyst in the unfolding drama, her jealousy and desperation leading her to actions that threaten to ruin a relationship and even her own future and reputation if she must. As Hannah and Caleb struggle to ...

By all accounts young Jenna Bellar should be happy. Experiencing her Rumspringa and many of the freedoms that go with it, her family is supportive and indulging. But that’s the problem. If courting young men turns into the kind of relationship her parents have, she isn’t sure she ever wants to marry. Sure, they love each other, but it seems empty and held together by history and convenience. What kind of marriage is that? And besides, she’s never gotten attention 0r turned heads like her sisters anyway. Maybe Jenna doesn’t need love in her life after all. Yet an Englisch boy soon ...

Goldie longs for more in life than just raising horses, but what specifically, she couldn't say. That is, until a meeting with the new Vet in town reignites her passion for healing animals and excites her joy for possibly helping rescues. Her family raises Morgans, but she wants to be more involved with animals and feels her heart, and maybe God's calling, is telling her to step out in faith and take up the passion she originally discovered among the English. It also doesn't hurt that Dr. Alan Trent is incredibly handsome, kind and also possibly interested in her. But that could never ...

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited A chance encounter, or a sign from God? Shy and reserved, Emma Hostetler is surprised to find a dog on her doorstep one morning. They take an immediate liking to each other, but she knows she must eventually seek out his owner. Emma returns the dog after doing a little sleuthing to discover where he’s from. But not before she discovers a gift she never knew she had. While she’s always loved animals, Caleb Lapp quickly points out she can do what others—including himself—can’t; befriend, train and earn the trust of animals nearly instantly ...

The Allgyer family knows hardship and trial. But it’s not over. As the family grows, proposals are made, and families joined, hope and love can get them through. But that’s exactly when disaster seems to strike most. Yet nothing surprises God, and He has a way of bringing peace and joy throughout the worst of events, as long as you love Him and stay in His will. From broken hearts, dangerous attacks and accidents, what more can they take? Or does it matter? Because when love triumphs and faith is deep, all that matters in the end is each other, and family. And boy is their family ...

A warm, romantic Amish Christmas tale! Matt Fischer is finally home. But not for long. He’s sent to another community to make something of his life, but there’s more than he’s bargained for when he sets eyes on the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. But she doesn’t even know he exists. Or does she? For Minnie Hauptfleisch has her own secrets, and an interest in Matt is one of them. As Christmas draws near, the two become something more, but what? And will it even matter? For while Christmas should be a time of joy, family and love, tragedy can befall anyone, at anytime. Yet ...