Amish Family

She lost everything… until Gott gave her more than she ever dreamed of... When Elaine Byler lost her husband tragically during a natural disaster, she was devastated to the core. A month after the funeral, illness strikes, forcing a trip to see the Englisch doctor. Only there does she discover the life changing news. Now a weeping widow, soon to be single mother, Elaine is terrified of the journey that lies ahead of her. Levi Kemp, widower of five years, found that death had not only taken away his spouse, but it had also taken all his dreams into the grave as well. Surviving—not ...

A girl afraid of love and loss. A boy determined to change her mind. Leah Bontrager, the daughter of the town soapmakers, is grieving the death of her older brother. Compounding the grief is the vision of his widow’s devastation. As a result, Leah vows never to fall in love to spare her ever suffering such pain. Matthew Mast arrives in Cardinal Hill to help out his cousin after the death of her husband. He is hired as an apprentice at the Bontrager’s soapmaking business. He meets Leah, and in time, he finds himself drawn to her and sets off down the path to change her mind about love. ...

In the heart of Whispering Pines, where emotions have long been held captive, a tale of rekindled love and hidden family secrets unfolds amidst the magic of Christmas. For nearly half a century, Ava Fisher has carried the weight of unspoken feelings for her childhood best friend. Now entering their twilight years, can they find the courage to mend old wounds and rekindle a love that has smoldered in the shadows? Marcus Duncan has vowed to shun romance to protect his heart after seeing how devastated his father was after his mother’s passing. As he closes out his father’s estate in ...

When two Amish children are taken by a known killer, will their father break his vow against violence to save their lives? It’s 1826, and Amish congregations are settling in Ohio. Although they do so despite dangers such as bears, wolves, and cougars, they look forward to building new communities in which to worship. But there are worse dangers than bears, wolves, and cougars. When two children are taken by a murderer with a savage past, their father must decide if he can defy his community’s Ordnung and commit violence to save their lives. If not, he knows they will be lost forever—...

The Quietest Place in Willow Creek A Willow Creek Amish Romance A standalone novel in the beloved Outlawed Hearts of the Highlands series When Emma Beiler returns to the quiet Amish community of Willow Creek to care for her estranged grandfather after his stroke, she expects nothing more than a season of duty and silence. But the hush of the old farmhouse stirs long-buried memories—and new questions about the past she thought she understood. Haunted by family secrets and the aching absence of her parents, Emma finds herself drawn to the rhythm of the land, the warmth of old neighbors, and...

His life is over. Hopeless... Or so he thinks. Sam Cook loses everything important to him and hits rock bottom. His job, his money, and his mother to a rare disease. His mother was all he had. Life can’t throw much more at him, can it? Yet there’s one more surprise life has in store for him: the estate lawyer informs him his mother was born Amish and he’s got relatives that want to meet him. Getting ready to travel to Amish country, Sam is a wreck. He’s going to meet his mother’s brother for the first time, and is unsure of what to expect, as neither really knew about the other ...

A girl with a secret desire. A controlling father. A boy caught in between. Faith Hochstetler, the bishop’s daughter, longs to become a beekeeper. However, her father disagrees, bearing down hard on her training and business ambitions. What Cardinal Hill needs, he declares, are more devoted housewives. Leroy Bontrager has been in love with Faith for as long as he can remember. One day, when he comes across her secret beehives, Leroy offers to help her. Faith must then decide which path to take, knowing that the one that follows her dream is also the one that defies her father. Will Bishop...

The price of obedience will cost them more than they ever imagined... Samuel Hertzler is committed to his faith, his farm and his courtship with Eve Hershberger. Ready to take the next step, he summons the courage and asks Eve for her hand in marriage. Their engagement brings elation to her family, but the joy is short lived when a tragedy strikes the community. Within only three days a new bishop must be chosen. The Lord would reveal the new appointed leader in a process that no man could control. As it turns out, the new bishop was not who the community thought it would be. Disappointed ...

Mary Stoltzfus is 30 years old, splashed with freckles, and unmarried. In her Amish world, that qualifies her to be called an old maid. She is living her quiet schoolteacher life in the Lancaster County Amish community when she gets a surprising invitation in the mail one day. Would she come to Montana to teach?

In the tranquil Amish community of Harmony Hill, Eleanor Stoltzfus, a kind-hearted young woman deeply devoted to her Amish faith and family, has always believed her future lies within the simple rhythms of her community. But when Ethan Abbott, a modern Englischer architect, finds himself stranded near her family farm, their worlds collide in unexpected ways. As Eleanor helps Ethan navigate his stay in Lancaster County, a bond begins to form between them, defying the cultural and religious boundaries that separate them. With each passing day, they must face the growing tension between ...

Ten years ago a man with a grudge took the lives of innocent Amish children, and forever changed the lives of the rest. The Cook family continues to heal from the loss of their youngest in a school shooting a decade ago. The family copes in different ways, but for Sam, his aloofness persists in the face of guilt he feels from surviving when his sister didn’t. As the siblings grow, they each discover who they are, who they love, and how they continue to live for family and faith. For Sam, it’s the love of taking care of his sister Jesse, the newest to be born since the shooting those ...

Struck by tragedy, Desperate for Revival On one cold stormy night in Lancaster County, the Bechtler sisters received the worst possible news they could have ever imagined. Left to find their way through uncharted waters, the tension continues to rise. Eunice Bechtler must take on more responsibility than ever before while her younger sister Chloe declares war against her. Moses Hochstetler, a highly experienced farmer was seeking a new beginning when he stumbled upon a job proposition that typically would be less than appealing. From the moment he first saw her, his heart began to race. He ...

Afraid that her heart-wrenching sobs would wake the kinner, she sat by the fire in the living room. Staring deeply into the flames as her life was about to go up in smoke. Judith Lapp a widow and mother of 3 kinner, is finding herself at the end of her rope. She is torn between pride and guilt, unable to ask for help when her family so desperately needs it. She never imagined what life would be like without her husband Simon. This Christmas, her finances are more dire than ever before, she truly needs a miracle to keep food on the table. Mathias Hershberger, Simon's best friend, can’t ...

Just like beautiful leaves falling peacefully into place, the Lord had showered many blessings over the two sweethearts. Seasons are changing in Lancaster County once again. Emma Stuckey the oldest of 5 children, has been enjoying buggy rides for almost a year by one of the most charming and eye-catching twin brothers in town. Although her feelings for him are true, Emma can’t help but wonder if there should be more to love than common interests and picnics. One day Emma receives a mysterious note inviting her to the flea market where she secretly hopes it’s a surprise proposal. Feeling...

Welcome to Morrissey County! This fictional region in Pennsylvania Amish country is home to several generations of strong-willed Amish women who know what they want in life, even if others disagree. Join these women on their search for love and acceptance. Morrissey County, 1980 Jonas Smoker longs for a solitary life on his own farm. His widowed mother wants grandchildren, but he’s bound and determined to live out his dream on his own. Abigail Speicher has been distraught since her father’s passing, and she wonders if finding a husband will turn her grief into joy. However, her latest ...

Welcome to Morrissey County! This fictional region in Pennsylvania Amish country is home to several generations of strong-willed Amish women who know what they want in life, even if others disagree. Join these women on their search for love and acceptance. Morrissey County, 2000 Bridget Miller, the sister of devout Amish community member Aaron Miller, returns from life amongst the Englisch to a guarded Aaron who isn’t sure he can trust her and doesn’t want her affecting his happy life. He is determined to protect his family from Bridget’s influence. Steven Smoker wants nothing more ...

In the tranquil Amish community of Harmony Hill, Melinda Stoltzfus dreams of sharing her exquisite quilts with the world. A talented quilt maker with a passion for craftsmanship, she yearns to step beyond the boundaries of her community and showcase her artistry. When Dean Dominguez, a successful Englischer and Ethan Abbott's business partner, recognizes her potential, he proposes a collaboration that could change everything for both of them. As Melinda and Dean work side by side, their professional relationship blossoms into something deeper. Dean’s ambition and vision inspire Melinda, ...

It isn't that Lizzie doesn't want to stay Amish. It's just that there is so much to figure out. Like why can't she let her hair a little looser on top? And why can't she wear shoes with a little bit more of a heel? And will she ever really just know for a fact who she is going to marry, like her next-older sister, Emma, does? And how does it happen that her just-younger sister, Mandy, is going on a date before Lizzie ever has a real one?

Welcome to Morrissey County! This fictional region in Pennsylvania Amish country is home to several generations of strong-willed Amish women who know what they want in life, even if others disagree. Join these women on their search for love and acceptance. Morrissey County, 2022 Eliza Miller is keen on the Englisch life. She got a job in a large real estate company and worked her way up to being the boss’s secretary. The more she gets to know Englischers, the more she desires to break free of the shackles of her Amish community. Andrew Blythe has built up and sold several businesses since...

Everything has led up to this moment in Lizzie Glick's life. All of her curiosity, concern, and dreams have pointed to this time when she must make some very big decisions. Will she join the Church? Will she continue teaching? Will she marry Stephen? Questions and indecision as well as answers and certainty enter Lizzie's life in Big Decisions, the third and final novel in this series written by an Amish author and based on true-life experiences.