Bøger af Beth Wiseman

A BUNDLE FULL OF AMISH ROMANCES, A MEMOIR OF BETH'S WRITING JOURNEY, AND A SAMPLE OF THE BESTSELLER--THE MESSENGER--BASED ON A TRUE STORY. INCLUDES AMISH RECIPES! (Previously published and now available in this bargain bundle). Return of the Monarchs (complete story)Thomas Schrock is intrigued-and a little embarrassed-when a Goth-looking young English woman intervenes in a one-sided fight Thomas is about to be lured into by three bullies. Janelle is spunky, brave, and might even be pretty behind all the dark makeup she wears. She is easy to talk to, fun to be around, and as they spend more time together, he begins to understand some of the reasons she dresses the way she does. But as Janelle and Thomas's feelings begin to lean toward romance, Janelle holds tightly to a secret she has no plans to share. Her plan is to stay on course and leave for college at the end of the summer. But will a magical meadow filled with monarchs and a little divine intervention turn things around for Janelle? Will she finally share her secret with Thomas and become the butterfly she's always wanted to be? An Amish Adoption (complete story)Emily and Dylan have always wanted a child of their own, and they've fostered children for years. Each time a child leaves their care, the void returns and takes a piece of their hearts. When Emily's estranged sister dies in an accident, the tragedy leaves six-year-old, Noah, with only one living relative-Emily. With their experience fostering, Emily and her husband are easily granted legal adoption of Noah. They welcome the child with open arms and enough love to last several lifetimes. Caroline Yoder was Lauren's best friend. When Lauren was down and out, Caroline and her husband, Abraham, welcomed then-pregnant Lauren into their Amish community, where she was later baptized. Noah was raised Amish, is devastated by the loss of his mother, and when he is taken from the only life he's ever known to be raised by Emily and Dylan, heartache follows for all involved. Will Noah adjust to his new parents in an unfamiliar world and fill the void in Emily and Dylan's life? Or will God intervene and reveal the plans He has for all of them? Writing About The Amish: A Memoir (complete story)WHY DOES EVERY BETH WISEMAN BOOK INCLUDE A RED SUITCASE? (INCLUDES PHOTOS!) This is one of the many questions answered by an author who has sold over two million books. Beth has penned more than forty books about the Plain People in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Indiana. In this collection of essays, Beth gives readers a glimpse into her personal life and shares experiences she's had while writing about the Amish. The Messenger (based on actual events): One Man's Journey to Heaven and Back (sample chapters) "Inspired by a true story, bestselling and award-winning author Beth Wiseman gives readers a novella that delivers a spiritual punch without being preachy. I found myself wondering about the angels in my life and how I need to be more attuned to those around me. If you like Wiseman's Amish books, you won't want to miss this masterpiece." Kelly Long, bestselling author for Kensington Publishers

From a bestselling and award-winning author who has sold over 2.5 million books comes a love story that poses the question--Is it better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all? Hannah King and her two children, Mae and Lillian, are facing their first Christmas without their beloved husband and father, who passed only six months ago. Hannah is determined to display strength for her girls, stifling her emotions until she is alone at night crying herself to sleep. But as she tries to hide her grief, she is unaware that her children need her to be emotionally present. Mae is Hannah's oldest daughter. At eighteen, she is deeply in love with a young man in her Amish community. She is working through the grief she feels over the absence of her father, but something about her mother has changed, and the transformation has Mae fearful to make a commitment to John Byler. Her mother robotically goes through the motions of daily living, but she is a shell of the woman she used to be. Mae walks away from her relationship with John, knowing her mother's grief must be far worse than her own. She isn't going to let that happen to her. John Byler is in love with Mae, but his admission to her about his feelings causes her to stop seeing him without any explanation. He can only assume that she doesn't love him the way he loves her. Can Hannah see past her own grief and convince her daughter that it is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all? And is Mae willing to take a chance on love? "Wiseman is known for her character-driven stories . . . tender tales of love, loss, and redemption. Her fans will devour this short story." Kelly Long, bestselling author for Kensington Publishers For fans of Beverly Lewis, Amy Clipston, Wanda Brunstetter, and Cindy Woodsmall .

From a bestselling and award-winning author who has sold over 2.5 million books. Janelle Herron isn't interested in having a boyfriend. She wears black clothes, dark makeup, and sees herself metaphorically as a caterpillar who hopes to transform into a butterfly someday. She hopes that she will grow into a vision of herself that she can live with, and she has her reasons-reasons that only her parents are aware of-but that doesn't include having a romantic relationship. But when she sees a handsome Amish man being harassed by bullies, she gets involved and becomes friends with Thomas Schrock. He's safe. They can never be together romantically because he's Amish. Thomas Schrock is intrigued-and a little embarrassed-when a Goth-looking young English woman intervenes in a one-sided fight Thomas is about to be lured into by three bullies. Janelle is spunky, brave, and might even be pretty behind all the dark makeup she wears. She is easy to talk to, fun to be around, and as they spend more time together, he begins to understand some of the reasons she dresses the way she does. But as Janelle and Thomas's feelings begin to lean toward romance, Janelle holds tightly to a secret she has no plans to share. Her plan is to stay on course and leave for college at the end of the summer. But will a magical meadow filled with monarchs and a little divine intervention turn things around for Janelle? Will she finally share her secret with Thomas and become the butterfly she's always wanted to be?

"To become who they're meant to be, Eden and Samuel must find the courage to defy expectations. Sixteen-year-old Eden Hale doesn't want to be defined by her current circumstances. With absent parents and a troubled past, Eden refuses to become what people expect. When she is sent to live with an Amish cousin she's never met in Montgomery, Indiana, she welcomes the chance to become the person she wants to be without the burden of anyone's judgment. Her hopes are confirmed when she meets Samuel, a young Amish man who seems to like her for who she really is. Samuel Byler has grown up with strict Amish parents, and they aren't happy that their only son is choosing to spend his free time with an outsider. As Eden and Samuel grow closer, disapproval swirls around the young couple. It isn't long before Eden starts to doubt herself and wonders if she is doomed to repeat the mistakes of her own past, whether she wants to or not. Meanwhile, Samuel finds himself slipping further and further from his faith--to Eden's dismay. Both Eden's and Samuel's futures hang in the balance as they face decisions about who they are meant to be--both as individuals and together"--

"Bestselling author Beth Wiseman (The House that Love Built) encourages readers to think through their feelings about Islam, Christianity, faith, love, and what it means to help others. Her novel will challenge, encourage, and stimulate discussion among her loyal fans and first-time readers." Publishers WeeklyMallory's search for happiness leads her to a faraway place. There she finds heartache, betrayal-and danger. Mallory Hammond is determined that no one will stand in the way of her goal-to save a life. She had that chance years ago, and she failed to take it, leaving her adrift and in search of the real meaning of her life. Finally, she meets a man online from a volatile corner of the world who offers her the chance to find that purpose. But she will have to leave everyone she loves behind in order to take it. Tate Webber has loved Mallory for many years. He understands that Mallory will never be happy with him until her deepest heart's desire is satisfied. When Mallory decides to travel across the world to fulfill her dreams, Tate begs her not to go but tries to give her the space she needs. Mallory embarks on her dangerous journey only to discover how swiftly and easily promises can be broken. And Mallory can only pray that she will make it out alive. Inspired by actual events, The Promise is a riveting love story that asks the question: how far will we go for love? "Takes readers to a place where promises mean something very different than expected, and where her protagonist realizes that the life that needs saving is her own. . . . Wiseman draws readers into a world of deception, danger, and defiance. Readers will feel the anguish of Mallory's loved ones as they pray for her to make it home." -Booklist

Beth Wiseman has sold over two million books. She is the recipient of the coveted Holt Medallion, two-time Carol Award winner, and she has won the Inspirational Readers Choice Award three times. Her books have been on various bestseller lists, including Publisher's Weekly. Each Surf's Up novella takes the reader to a beach locale, weaving romance and adventure into a soul-soothing journey of hope. A TIDE WORTH TURNING: Addison and Logan aren't in the market for love. She's recovering from a breakup, and he is hiding out on Galveston Island, trying to save enough money to get back to his country of origin before his world crashes down around him. But when Addison awakens feelings in him that he thought died long ago, Logan begins to question whether or not fleeing from the past is worth leaving Addison forever. Can love triumph where currents are rough? MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: Kyle loses the love of his life when girlfriend, Morgan, is whisked away by the CIA in the middle of the night. Almost six years later, two men show up at Kyle's door with news that he has a daughter who is ill. Her only chance of survival lies with Kyle, if he'll fly to an undisclosed island location in the Pacific. But reuniting with his first love and saving his daughter places his engagement to his fiancée, Lexie, at risk. Can love bridge the troubled waters of Kyle's past and present? THE SHELL COLLECTOR'S DAUGHTER: Carianna isn't like other twenty-six-year-old women. She's never been on a date, never experienced the euphoria of a first kiss, and certainly never been in love. Can a man's heart speak to hers in a way that she can understand? And if so, will any man believe that Carianna sings with the angels and has tea with God? Will he see the star dust twinkling in her eyes or hear the secret whispers of the ocean in a seashell? When the right man comes along, will Carianna's father lift his protective wings and allow Carianna to soar into the life that God meant for her? And will Carianna hear this man's heart speaking to hers in a way that she understands? CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA: Parker McIntyre is late evacuating Galveston Island prior to a hurricane. When he becomes trapped in rising floodwaters, he is going to drown if help doesn't arrive soon. Alexandria Hanson is on her way off the island to escape the immediate storm threat, but she spots a person trapped in the water. Helping the man is going to require great personal risk, but she can't leave him to die. If Parker and Alex leave the island alive, will they have a chance to explore their feelings during the holiday season? Or will the opportunity be lost forever?

FROM THE BESTSELLING & AWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF OVER THREE MILLION BOOKS SOLD Addison Burke is a successful real estate agent who specializes in high-end closings and who enjoys an elite lifestyle not often afforded someone her age. But following a stroke and a recent fall, Addison is forced to hire a caregiver for her estranged mother, Lee Ann; a job Addison chooses not to take on, despite her financial freedom to do so. She hires an agency to fill the position, and to her surprise, they send a man for the job. Logan has somehow managed to keep his act together despite a past that is slowly catching up with him. If he can make enough money over the next couple of months by tending to Lee Ann Burke, he should be able to flee the country before his world comes crashing down around him. But when Lee Ann's beautiful daughter, Addison, begins to awaken feelings in him that he thought died long ago, he begins to question whether or not fleeing from the past is worth leaving Addison forever. Will Addison let down her guard for love and renew her relationship with her mother? Can Logan face his past, come out unscathed, and act on his feelings for Addison? And why is Lee Ann selling everything she owns on Ebay and Craig's List? Other books in the Surf's Up series: Message In A Bottle, The Shell Collector's Daughter, and Christmas by the Sea

"In the second novel of Beth Wiseman's new Amish Bookstore series, wounds from the past must be healed to make way for a promising future"--

A limited edition featuring two Land of Canaan novels for the price of one. Tragedy struck in Ohio, so an Amish family take the bold step of resettling in Canaan, Colorado, where they hope the distance will help erase painful memories.

Settling in to her new life in Canaan, Colorado, Katie Ann Stoltzfus gives birth to a beautiful baby boy. The boy's father--her estranged husband--died before their son was born. Despite his infidelities, Ivan was her one true love. She mourns his loss, vows never to trust another man, and resolves to fill the role of both mother and father to her son. 320 pp.

From bestselling & award-winning author--Beth Wiseman--who has sold over two million books. Each Surf's Up novella takes the reader to a beach locale, weaving romance and adventure into a soul-soothing journey of hope. Carianna's story is a heartwarming tale which follows one woman's journey as she navigates the many types of love God gifts to us. "People tell me that I'm special. I don't see it that way. I'm just different." Carianna Marie Sparks. Carianna isn't like other twenty-six-year-old women. She's never been on a date, never experienced the euphoria of a first kiss, and certainly never been in love. Can a man's heart speak to hers in a way that she can understand? And, if so, will any man believe that Carianna sings with the angels and has tea with God? Will he see the star dust twinkling in her eyes or hear the secret whispers of the ocean in a sea shell? Dominic is grieving the death of his mother, so he welcomes a job opportunity that takes him to a beach community near the Texas coast. But what begins as a distraction and change of scenery shifts into a healing journey filled with discovery. Amidst his heartache, Dominic finds love in a beautiful and unexpected way when he meets Carianna--the shell collector's daughter. Can Dominic convince Carianna's father to lift his protective wings and allow Carianna to soar into the life that God meant for her? And will Carianna hear Dominic's heart speaking to hers in a way that she understands? Other books in this series: A Tide Worth Turning, Message In A Bottle, and Christmas by the Sea.

Why does every Beth Wiseman book include a red suitcase? This is one of the questions answered by an author who has penned more than forty books about the Plain People in Pennsylvania, Colorado, & Indiana. In this collection of essays, Beth gives readers a glimpse into her personal life & shares experiences she's had while writing about the Amish.

Enjoy three celebratory Amish stories centered around a birthday, a baptism, and the Christmas season from bestselling author Beth Wiseman.

Miriam secretly vows to follow Saul no matter what the future holds. She never thought that future might take them away from their Amish community.

The third and final novel in the Amish Journeys series by bestselling author Beth Wiseman.

Four heartwarming tales of old friends and new beginnings that span one year in an Amish community.

The third and final installment in the critically acclaimed Amish Secrets series by bestselling author Beth Wiseman.

Three best-selling authors. Three possible brides. Three separate tales. They come together for an Amish wedding.