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Generations of Amish neighbors and friends enjoy the simple things in life in the lush countryside of Cedar Creek, Missouri. But matters of the heart have a way of complicating the most clear-cut plans....Everyone knows the Lambright family, since they own a greenhouse and a dry goods store in which their eldest daughter, Abby, runs her own sewing shop. There Abby spends just as much time mending townspeople's torn relationships as their clothes. But the local maidel has sworn off any suitors of her own because of her unrequited love for James Graber, the buggy maker across the road-the man her younger sister, Zanna, is about to marry. Then the wedding day arrives and Zanna is nowhere to be found, breaking James' heart. Zanna has brought shame to her family, but there's more in store for them when they discover how far she has fallen. Long-buried secrets come to light, and they test the faith and friendship between the two families, as well as the bonds of the Cedar Creek community. Abby is at the center of it all, trying to maintain everyone's happiness. But will she ever find her own?

Friendship gives way to something more in this first book in New York Times Bestselling Author Shelley Shepard Gray's Charmed Amish Life seriesThree months ago, Darla Kurtz's father was responsible for a terrible fire at Charm's lumber mill which killed five Amish men. Though her father lost his life, too, the town hasn't looked at her family the same since. The accident already cost lives, but if something doesn't change soon, Darla fears it will cost hereven more.Lukas Kinsinger is feeling overwhelmed. Not only is he now the head of his father's lumber mill, he's also responsible for taking care of his three younger siblings. Darla has been his close friend, but after the accident there has been tension between them, making him feel more alone than ever. When he learns of her troubles at home, Lukas knows someone has to help her before another tragedy occurs.As Lukas and Darla discover something deeper than friendship, will the pain of the past overcome their chance of future happiness?

A collection of Historical and Christian Romance... Ashe is a Civil War combat medic with bad memories of his time on the battlefield. He settles in Montana wanting nothing more to forget...he finds love at the unexpected moment, however, as he becomes smitten with Georgia. Georgia works as the town nurse who seeks a helping hand with experience and Ashe is all too willing to help out if it means seeing her on a daily basis. But when a man from his Civil War past comes seeking revenge for a past wrong, Ashe both himself and Georgia in danger...Can he protect her from harm's way?

A collection of Mail Order Bride and Amish romance mark this anthology... Allison has gone from having a good life to a hard luck one in a matter of days....Her parents die unexpectedly and she sees no other alternative than to become a mail order bride. She travels cross country to meet her husband and finds him to be a most hostile man, giving her only a matter of months prove herself. Shocked by his demands, she nonetheless gives into the deal and finds herself seeing a different side of him. Realizing that his demanding nature was born from a past of hurts, she begins to treat him with kindness...but can she help fix the inner turmoil inside of him or will he send her away before any change can happen?

A collection of Amish romance... Joshua is nearing retirement and taking care of his senile wife. He can't get her to allow him to throw anything out and their house has become a complete mess. Then he meets Lovina, an Amish woman who is dating a man with whom she is hopelessly mismatched. The two become unlikely confidants and each allows the other to share their life and experiences with them. Will they both help each other to make the toughest decisions of their lives?

AN ANTHOLOGY OF AMISH ROMANCE SOMETHING NEW Esther visits the Amish cemetery on a daily basis, mourning the loss of her Matthew. She talks to Gott during these times, asking for his guidance in raising her young daughter without the father she loved so much. Still quite the young beauty, Esther doesn't lack for any suitors. She feels drawn to one man in town because of his chiseled features but the more she prays the more she realizes that another man may be best suited for her and her daughter. Which will she choose? AMISH TUESDAYS Joel and Rachel Yoder are a young Amish couple that discover that they cannot have a baby. They pray and pray to no avail until they begin volunteering at a local Children's hospital. There they meet an orphan who pulls at their heartstrings. Will they be able to see what Gott has in mind for them? A REDEEMING AMISH LOVE After six years of living as an Englischer, David Schmidt finally returned home to Bird-in-Hand, hoping to reconcile with his estranged family. He had made some pretty bad choices in life, and one of them had been Kate. He knew all too well he would not be welcomed with open arms, but he was willing to do what needed to be done to find forgiveness. And it was Mary Weber, the Bishop's daughter who made the biggest difference of all. She stood up for him when no one else was willing and she showed him that there is redemption to be found. With a few weeks to Christmas, their relationship started to grow stronger, but he was still not sure how he truly felt about her. Was this a friendship, or was it something more, and then Kate shows up a day before Christmas...

AN AMISH ANTHOLOGY OF ROMANCE A STOLEN AMISH KISS Sarah feels as if she's fading into the background of life. Both at work and at home she watches as her friends and family pair off and get married. She feels a rapport with a visiting Englisch teacher and over time, the two become close friends. One day, he steals a kiss from her and declares his love before his assignment his over. But her family has already set her up with Abraham, a kind man that seems to mean well but she doesn't feel anything for him. Will Sarah follow her heart or remain loyal to the wishes of her Amish family? JUST PLAIN AMISH Samuel thought he was doing the right thing by leaving his wife Sara behind in their Amish community as he pursued his career in the NFL. Sara would have other ideas, however, as she joins her husband in the big city for the next football season. His football team is followed by a television network and a feature on the couple makes Sara the star of the show. Unbeknownst to her, she gains a following of her own because of her beauty and Amish beliefs. But the stress of being in the public eye begins to strain their marriage. Can they keep their vows and make room for faith, fame and family? IN AMISH DREAMS Marta is a young Amish woman who is dealing with a family that is slowly unraveling...her brother has left the community and rejected the Amish lifestyle...her mother and father are fighting and her world is starting to come apart at the seams. To add more conflict, she has two men that are seeking her hand in marriage. One wants to stay in the Amish community, the other wants to take her to California for a new life...Which road will she choose? A REASON TO RUN Things couldn't be better for Leah. The man of her dreams, Alvin, wants to marry her. She readies herself for a lifetime of happiness and children. But a freak accident leaves her confined to a wheelchair. The prognosis is grim and she cannot help but become bitter. She begins to reject the attentions of both her family and Alvin. But Alvin still wants to marry her despite the fact she has hurt him with her words. Will she soften her heart and open herself up to him before it is too late? THE AMISH DIVIDE Samuel is an Amish man who does everything by the book. He is "perfect" in the eyes of his community but is drawn to the bad girl of the town, Willa. She ran away from home as a teenager in order to escape from abuse, landing in jail for a crime that she doesn't want to discuss. But now Willa is back in town and makes a play for the man she has always loved but was too afraid to say so. Samuel starts to return her interest but Willa soon finds his sister blocking her way, trying to protect her brother from her "bad influence." Can Willa overcome the secrets of her past and win the heart of the man she has longed for all these years? AN AMISH REVIVAL Jason doesn't like where his life is going. Everything seems scripted and it looks to be a foregone conclusion that he will marry Missy. Seeking escape, Jason heads out to an Amish community as they are preparing for a Christmas festival. Once there, he meets a woman that is the opposite of what all of his dating partners have been. She's kind, sweet and attentive toward him in a way that he's unused to. Smitten by her charms, does he have the character to win her heart despite the misgivings of her family?

Darcy Morgan was a child actress and had a hit TV show but was never the wild child Hollywood star the media portrayed her. But her vindictive ex-boyfriend releases a cell phone video of her and she becomes scandalized...Running away from Hollywood and landing in Lancaster, PA of all places. The customs and people throw Darcy for a loop...and she falls harder for Isaac, the handsome farmer who helps her get settled into the town. He knows nothing of Darcy or her past...but will that secret prevent them from developing a romance that seems aligned by the stars?

FAITH UNTOLD Life in the Englisch world isn't working out for Heather now that she's pregnant, alone, and homeless. It feels as if the world is closing in on her. During a dark night of the soul, she turns back to Gott. Soon she's back home in the small Amish town with the family from whom she ran. She's welcomed home, but danger lurks in the shadows. Gideon meets Heather at her worst, but he's determined to begin courting the young woman despite the obstacles. But a new romance is nowhere on her radar and he has to try awful hard to get her to even notice him. But once he makes his intentions known, can he break through her defenses and break down the barriers she's erected to protect her heart? THE CHOSEN AMISH David came from an abusive home. Now that he is married, he begins replicating the same behavior with his wife. The Amish community elders have warned him but his habit is ingrained in his spirit. Finally realizing that he has been living his entire life in denial, he seeks redemption. But even if he can remain a changed man, can his bride forgive him after all he's done?

Stories of the Amish community; their romances, their lives and trials...Dawn is having a difficult time breaking away from her Amish parents. Her friends are all going on their Rumspringa whle she is left behind. But she meets a visiting Englischer, a man appropriately named "Sunny" because of his bright smile. Dawn soon falls for his charms but her parents are against any possible union because he is not Amish. They go so far as to send Dawn away to stay with relatives but Sunny is undaunted. Will the two young people be able to convince Dawn's parents that their love for another is real?

Victoria has given up hope on romantic love. She just wants security and comfort, anything beats living in poverty with her younger sister Diana...Two orphans now destitute after illness claimed both of their parents. Victoria decides she has no other choice. She will become a mail order bride. Her suitor, a man named Luke, courts her with letters of undying love. But Victoria isn't so willing to give up her heart. But she soon finds out that Luke has just as many emotional trauma as she has...will the two come together and make each other whole?

The Wedding Pact Brooke and Derek are wedding planners who are at odds when they are hired by an engaged Christian couple who can't agree on anything. Both Brooke and Derek are as different as night and day as are the couple they have been employed to help out... but when they learn to compromise the two of them discover that opposites really do attract... Recklessly Amish Sarah thinks that the Amish lifestyle isn't for her. She loves her family and friends but she feels as if she doesn't fit in. She doesn't bite her tongue, hates to do common chores and thinks children are snotty little brats. What she does like to do is push the envelope, whether it be riding a horse too fast or shirking her duties at the farm. But when she meets the serious minded John, she begins to rethink her attitude. Will she change her ways for the sake of a romance?

An anthology of Amish Romance by Monica Marks...Emily is a sweet but sometimes impulsive Amish woman who cannot decide which suitor is best for her...She has the clean and safe Thomas and the ruggedly handsome rebel in Matthew. She fears that time isn't on her side as both men are vying for her attention but in different ways. Which one will she choose? Will she go the traditional route with Thomas or will she possibly leave the Amish community and elope with Matthew in this clash of old versus new worldviews.

An Amish anthology headlined by "Cross My Amish Heart"...Hannah Miller works at Miller's Goods, her father's general store which is the place to be in the Amish town. To handle their growing business, her father hires Michael, a handsome young man that immediately catches Hannah's eye. He's a troubled soul, however, with a guilt ridden past which involves the death of his fiancee. He believes he will never feel the same connection he did with fiancee and has sworn off love for good. Through Hannah, will Michael realize that he has only been inflicting more pain on himself by refusing to forgive himself for his girlfriend's death?

Delilah is an Amish widow that knows little about personal finance and less about the family business. Despite her best efforts to stay solvent, , she faces foreclosure on her home. With a young son to consider she needs a miracle and quick, but pride won't let her accept money from her friends and family. When handyman Samuel promised his best friend that he'd look after Delilah should anything happen to him, he never imagined that would include marriage, yet for some reason he feels that it is the right thing to do. So he asks for her hand in marriage... Delilah accepts his proposal, shocking them both. Will their marriage of convenience hold just as many surprises?

Carl and Anna are unhappy to learn that they are unable to have children of their own. However, an orphan boy visiting with the neighbors shows them that they can still have a family by adopting him. The boy has been placed into various foster homes and needs a forever family. But will Carl and Anna be the family he needs?

"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..."--

Judith Graber has always been the obedient daughter. Over the years, she's taken care of her younger siblings, helped around the house, and worked in her family's store. But now Judith feels overworked, overlooked, and underappreciated, especially as the holiday season approaches.Everything changes when her father hires Ben Knox.Ben Knox is the "bad boy" of Sugarcreek. Two years ago he left town under a cloud of shame. Rumors circulated that his rumspringa had been filled with more than the usual harmless explorations.Sparks fly between Ben and Judith. But the last thing Judith wants to be is one more girl who falls under Ben's spell?while Ben wants Judith to realize there's more to him than his reputation. Could this Christmas season bring love and a new life for the unlikeliest pair in Sugarcreek?

Uses cultural representations to investigate how two religious minority communities came to be incorporated into the Mexican nation.

In the midst of a murder investigation in the heart of Amish country, one young policeman finds his heart led astrayThe serenity of the quiet Amish community of Marion, Kentucky, is disrupted when the body of Perry Borntrager is discovered in an abandoned well. Now the small town faces the first death by mysterious circumstances in more than twenty years, and Detective Luke Reynolds is brought in to help investigate. But before he can solve the crime, he faces unexpected feelings for Frannie, the Amish owner of the local bed-and-breakfast. Though they butt heads at first, Luke finds himself drawn to Frannie's bedside when she's injured in a kitchen accident. Soon it becomes clear that Frannie knew Perry better than she let on . . . they'd been secretly courting when he disappeared. Has Luke fallen for the very woman responsible for the crime?

"Enter a place where time seems to stand still, but can Naomi Fisher's Amish lifestyle hold back the hand of tragedy? Left at a young age to care for her siblings while her widowed father plods along without a wife, Naomi turned her back on one basic duty, and now she feels unworthy to accomplish any task set before her. How can she escape the weight on her spirit that is paralyzing her emotions? Is there any redemption for a failure like herself?"--Publisher's description.

Dominico Perry is a teacher who teaches at an all-black high school about oneirology. He later discovers something very disturbing happens in his home and school he will never forget.

Home is where God's heart is. -Mountain Home Amish proverbAll her life, Ruby Wengerd has felt the eyes of the two Mountain Home Amish churches on her. Because she's the bishop's daughter, there's an unspoken expectation that she'll set the example for the Youngie. Watch her tongue and never give offense. And now that she's in her twenties, choose one of the valley's young men pursuing her and make a godly home.But she doesn't want to make a home with anyone but Zach Miller. She's loved him for as long as she can remember-and he only sees her as a friend.Zach has watched his brothers and sisters fall in love while he comes no closer to finding the one God means for him. At this rate, his infant sister will grow up and get married before he does. But at a Christmas wedding on the ranch, a stunning realization makes the scales fall from his eyes. It's as if he's seeing Ruby, his childhood friend, for the very first time. As the woman he's been waiting for. As his heart's home.But Ruby may already have given up on him. The Amish grapevine is abuzz with speculation that she has been swept off her feet by a man from away and might even leave the valley. Is Zach really too late to court the girl next door? The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They'll need all three when love comes to the Circle M!The Amish Cowboy's Home is the sixth book in the Amish Cowboys of Montana romance series. Though the books can be read as standalones, there is a family thread running through them all. No strong language, just a loving kiss and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!

God specializes in makeovers. -Mountain Home Amish proverbVibrant, laughing, and with a wunderbaar gift of quilt design from God, Malena Miller is always in the middle of the doings among the Amish Youngie in Mountain Home, Montana. And there are big doings on the Rocking Diamond, the Englisch dude ranch next door to the Circle M. When Malena and her brothers are offered jobs helping a movie star learn how to be a cowboy for his upcoming picture, Malena wonders if her father's silence and her mother's worry are worth the generous salary. And then there's Cord McLean, the actor, who definitely prefers her teaching methods to anyone else's. Alden Stolzfus has been sweet on Malena ever since his family moved to the valley, but he's too shy to tell her the truth in his heart. It hurts to watch this Hollywood bad boy gradually work his way closer to Malena, under the guise of learning about ranch life. If Cord is getting a makeover to turn him into a cowboy, then maybe Alden had better take a hard look at himself, too.All the bashful blacksmith has to do is make himself over ... and become the hero of her dreams.The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They'll need all three when love comes to the Circle M!

Bestselling Amish novelist Linda Byler's second book in The Dakota Series