Amish Authors

The matchmakers have their eyes on romance - and in this small Amish community, no one is safe. Their sights are first set on plain, independent Willow, who’s shocked when her parents try to marry her off to bachelor Samuel. But can she and Samuel evade their parents’ meddling long enough to find love on their own? Then there’s Valerie, a widow who’s never recovered from losing the man she really loved. Now at her friend’s urging, she and Ed have one last chance to find their own happiness…if they can revive the spark that once promised a lifetime of love.

A second chance at love. Betrayal disguised as friendship. Isaac Mast wants a wife to help manage two growing boys and a prosperous carpentry business. When a letter to a neighboring bishop introduces him to a woman almost to perfect to wed, he seizes the chance to end his bachelor life. She’s exactly what he needs—grace, beauty, and a quiet, feisty spirit. But, recently widowed, the scars on her heart leave the young mother hesitant to trust again. Mary Troyer loved once, and suffered betrayal. Slightly unconventional, she now lives for the happiness of her little girls. Pressed by her...

"Previously published as Abide with Me, Amish Haven (The Amish B&B Bk 2) by Ruth Hartzler (Author)." Love may bloom at Eden, but danger lurks in its shadows. With Rachel and Isaac's wedding bells still echoing, Miriam welcomes Martha, a spirited young Amish woman, to help run their flourishing B&B. But Eden's tranquility is shattered as a new wave of destruction sweeps through the property. Is it mere vandalism, or are treasure hunters searching for Captain Kidd's legendary loot? As the threat escalates, Martha finds herself drawn to James, a handsome Amish neighbor with secrets of his own....

What will happen when an undercover author stays in an Amish home to do research for her next novel—but doesn’t tell her new Amish friends she’s writing about them? On the outside, Ivy Everwood seems to have it all—money, fame, and a seemingly successful author career. Truthfully, she’s alone and unhappy, and her career is actually about to fall apart. What Ivy needs is inspiration and a new perspective. After seeing a brochure for Isaiah’s Amish Buggy Rides in Unity, Maine, Ivy knows instantly that’s where she wants to set her next romance novel. Ivy calls to inquire about ...

Three Award-Winning Literary Short Stories: "The Last Entry" An "English" woman must bring devastating news to the Amish man she has loved all her life. "Daughters of the Sea" A young girl encounters the most notorious woman she will ever meet. "The Opera Ain't Over Till the Fat Lady Sings" A daughter struggles to understand her free-spirited artist mother and her many love affairs.

Mattie Fisher's three daughters know that she's been keeping a secret from them. With each item pulled from the beloved family hope chest, they've discovered a new clue about their mother's past. But there's a reason Mattie has been keeping her history hidden, and she's not sure she's ready to reopen old wounds. Will dredging up the past change the way her children view her? Or her marriage to their father? And can she handle the pain of revisiting the memories that preceded the last few happy decades?

Welcome to the cozy Amish community of Clear Creek, nestled into the southern Appalachian mountains. Here you'll find heartwarming romance, friendship, and a surprise or two. The Shopkeeper's Match is the second book in the Amish of Appalachia series. When Lydia Yoder's family leaves to take care of her ailing grandparents, it's her chance to prove she can handle running their general store in the Appalachian mountains. But ever since shopkeeper Matthew Lapp comes to lend a hand against her wishes, it looks like Lydia's hopes are dashed. With the biggest shopping day of the year looming, ...

When Ashley Emma was a small child, she knew she wanted to become an author. When she was 20, she decided to stay with Amish families to do research for her writing. This journal captures her unique experience and the friendships she made with the Amish in Unity, Maine, who opened their homes and their hearts to this curious, young author. (PLEASE NOTE: The writing style of this research project will reflect the age of the author at that time and is very different from her USA Today Bestselling Amish novels.) Ever wondered what it would be like to stay inside an Amish home, make Amish ...

On the eve of a new year, Catherine Glick is expecting her bu of five years to propose. Instead, the unexpected arrival of an old boyfriend, Elijah, sends her life spiraling out of control. When a rash decision damages her current relationship, Catherine leaves for Florida to work in her cousin's bakery - anything to flee the source of her shame. Elijah Graber knows he hurt Catherine when he left their Amish district six years ago. He's determined to explain his actions, even if it means following her to Florida.

Will Josie be able to leave her Amish past behind on Tybee Island? Josie Lantz's life is left in shambles when the Amish teenager finds herself both pregnant and alone. When her Aunt Meredith takes her in, she settles into her new fancy life on Tybee Island, yet something is missing. Islander Hudson Reed has not been able to pick up the pieces of his life after his fiancé was killed in a boating accident, but things start to change once Josie enters the picture. When the two are forced to evacuate to Josie's childhood home during a hurricane, will they grow closer together? Or will the ...

If home is where the heart is, where do you go if your heart is torn in two, between Amish and English loves? When Charity Bright intercepts a Christmas card, she is astonished to discover a long-hidden secret: she is not the sole surviving woman in her Old Order Amish family. Once, her father had a sister--a shunned aunt Charity never knew she had. Bright Christmas: an Amish love story follows Charity and her friend, Daniel Yoder, as they venture to New York City on a purposed Rumspringa, determined to bring Charity's Aunt Hope back to the family fold by Christmas Eve. Charity and Daniel ...

For years Zane Beck and his Amish neighbor, Lila Lehman, were the best of friends. But just as Zane gathered the courage to discover if their friendship could develop into something more, her controlling father arranged for her to be courted by their bishop's son. Zane, heartbroken and frustrated, joined the army, running away from his shattered dreams.

Between work and keeping his little brothers out of trouble, Austin Petersheim barely has time to think, much less court the most popular maiden in town. But if he can establish a local market to direct-sell his family's goods, he'll stand out as a potential husband. He's so grateful for the help of his longtime friend, Hannah Yutzy, who has such practical ideas—and is so easy to talk to....

At just 17, Honor Baker found herself an unlikely love — her new brother-in-law. When the couple learns they won't be allowed to marry, their choice is obvious, and they do the only thing that makes sense. When Honor goes missing, Florence finds herself in a car on a road trip with her mysterious English neighbor. Even though he has many qualities she admires, there are things about him that don't add up. Will they be able to find Honor and bring her home?

From best-selling authors Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, and Ruth Reid comes An Amish Home, a beautiful collection of four novellas that spread the warmth of Amish living with every moment.

From best-selling author Beth Wiseman come four sweet stories centered around celebrations in the Amish community: rumschpringe, baptism, weddings, and Christmas.

In "No Place Like Home", widow Eva Dienner returns home to meet the man her parents always intended for her. After Hurricane Harvey, Sarah Hook returns to the home she fled and back into the arms of Abram King in "When Love Returns". In "The Courage to Stay", Irene Keim seeks a fresh start in the home of her new friends, but when their son comes around, he's determined to push her out. Atlee Shetler is visiting Birch Breek to escape the memories of his late wife and finds the project of renovating a bakery and its owner much more than he's bargained for in "What Love Built".

Cindy Riehl has watched her brothers and sister find love and happiness in Lancaster County. But as her family has settled down and grown, Cindy has continued to grieve her mother. Since that haunting day, Cindy has struggled to find peace and wonders if the community is the place for her - and if her faith in God will ever be like it once was. When one of the Riehl cows escapes to visit another cow down the lane, Cindy chases after it and meets a handsome Englisher named Drew. As they become friends and eventually much more, she is drawn further away from the Amish community.

“Time-Honored Recipes and Stories from Simple Living - Vol 1,” the first volume of the “Amish Kitchen Tales” series, is a captivating exploration of Amish culinary traditions and simple living. This book is your passport to the heart of the Amish community, where food is a celebration of love, togetherness, and life itself. This volume is a treasure trove of authentic Amish recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each recipe passed down through generations, reflects the simplicity and wholesomeness that is the hallmark of Amish cuisine. From hearty breakfast stews to nourishing ...

Calvin has been keeping a secret from his wife, but it’s not another woman. It’s a little boy. One afternoon when visiting Sarah Anne’s bookmobile, he meets Miles, a 10-year-old living with a foster family down the road. But after spending more time with the boy, Calvin learns that his foster family has no plans to adopt him. Calvin feels a connection with Miles and yearns to give the boy a home, but he’s afraid to tell Miriam, knowing she’s devastated they can’t have children of their own.