Amish Authors

Esther's distant cousin, widower Menno Eicher, needs to be hard-headed and practical. Swamped by family and farm responsibilities, he must find the perfect wife as quickly as possible, so he's shown up in Colorado—with "finding a wife" on his To-Do list! Esther's community has many women who could match his ever-growing requirements. Yet after a chance meeting, Menno keeps coming back to baker Joanna Yoder. Hard-working, honest, and forthright, she's distracting Menno from his search, opening his heart—but refuses to believe he's falling hopelessly in love with her . . .

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 ...

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 ...

Though Mary Yoder longs to marry someday, she finds caring for her community's injured and sick is much easier than courting. But when Englischer Clay Markham crashes his car nearby, Mary's nursing shows her his hidden wounds are more painful than his injuries. Though she's irresistibly drawn to his kind nature, can she risk letting him into her heart? On the run from his troubled past, ex-pro baseball player Clay can't believe the quiet sanctuary he's found under Mary's care. Her gentle faith and knowledge are somehow giving him hope he can change his life.

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, ...

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 ...

A young Amish woman falls in love with a fugitive. So she gives him an Amish disguise. They pretend to be man and wife. She’d better hope her parents don't find out. Leah Yoder wants to marry a traditional Amish man—someday. But she keeps putting courtship off, because she’d rather stay with her family on their cozy farm in rural Pennsylvania. When she spies some mysterious footprints in the snow, she follows the trail into the woods and discovers her destiny: a handsome, wounded stranger sheltering in her family’s maple sugaring shack. Angel Moretti is Leah’s exact opposite. He ...

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.

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

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.

What happens when one of the Amish bonnet sisters does some snooping and stumbles upon something shocking? Has Wilma misled everyone, including her new husband? With the future of the apple orchard hanging in the balance, will Florence be ruthless and seize the opportunity to own it? Amish Mayhem is a sweet and wholesome romance that is sure to keep you entertained.

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".

Suvie has three marriage proposals - but none from the man she truly loves. No matter how lonely widower Aaron Beachy is, he seems determined to stay that way. Now, Suvie will do whatever it takes to change that.

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?

“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 ...

Daisy's orange pekoe is flowing at a fundraiser - and she's also made a new friend, Piper, a young woman whose hopes for motherhood were dashed by a foul-up at a fertility clinic. But before they can settle into a long conversation, the event is disrupted by masked protestors who object to building a shelter in Willow Creek. Among the angry crowd is Eli - who left his Amish community some time ago, with help from a lawyer named Hiram.