Amish Fiction

Though she has blossomed into a beauty, Lily Christner doesn't really believe it. Deep down she still feels like a lonely, gawky teenager. Maybe that's why she's all but promised herself to Paul Glick, the one boy who never teased her in her awkward girlhood, unlike Dan Kanagy, whose creative name-calling left her in tears many a time.

In Unity, Maine, Ella Ruth Holt sneaks out of her Amish home to a masquerade gala, hoping to escape her life of never-ending chores for just one night. As her father's oldest unmarried daughter, most of the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings is now hers ever since her mother passed away. Ella Ruth's new stepmother and stepsisters do little to help, only adding to her workload. At the masquerade gala, Ella Ruth has an instant connection to James Baldwin, the wealthy heir of a car dealership chain. She feels so drawn to him that she shows him the story she's been writing in her...

Can love survive the test of time and temptation in the heart of Amish country? Leah and Jacob's once-idyllic courtship faces its greatest challenge yet with the return of Isaac and Rachel from their Rumspringa. Her time away changed Rachel, and Leah worries her dear friend will leave the community forever. When Jacob devotes himself to helping Rachel reintegrate into the community at the expense of spending time with Leah, she questions where his heart truly lies. With each passing day, the distance between Leah and Jacob grows, while Isaac's presence offers unexpected comfort—and a ...

In this third and final novel in the Lancaster Burning series, author Linda Byler takes us inside the home of Davey Beiler, the leader of this Amish district. He clearly feels the heat in more ways than one. Some of the younger members of his church are ready to testify against the man who has allegedly started at least several of the fires. Davey counsels patience and forgiveness.

In a world where every detail of life - down to the width of a hat brim - is dictated by God and the all-powerful rules of the community, two men dare to imagine a different way. At 18, Isaac Byler knows little outside the strict Amish settlement of Zebulon, Minnesota, where there is no rumspringa for exploration beyond the boundaries of their insular world. Isaac knows he'll have to officially join the church and find a wife before too long, but he yearns for something else - something he can't name.

Awakening to darkness, Katie, in a dreamy haze, thought surely she was back in her bedroom at Hickory Hollow, that it was time to rise 'n shine, hurry into chore clothes, get out to the barn to help with the milking. But, as she lay there listening, ears attuned for her father's call up the steps, she realized she was not a girl growing up in the Lapp home. She was a young married woman, curled up next to Dan, her sleeping husband.

A Promise of Tomorrow by Eliza Maplewood A Willow Creek Amish Standalone Romance After a decade away, Leah Stoltzfus returns to her childhood home in Willow Creek with her young daughter, seeking refuge from heartbreak and the shadow of her late husband’s memory. But coming home isn’t simple—whispers follow her, questions linger, and the community she left behind isn’t sure what to make of her return. As Leah rebuilds her life, she meets Daniel Yoder, a widowed carpenter quietly raising his daughter. Bound by shared grief, they find solace in friendship, small kindnesses, and the ...

With so much to do between running her shop and spending time with her new boyfriend, it's amazing Angie is able to help organize the Rolling Brook library's annual book sale. Luckily she's working alongside brash librarian Austina Shaker, a lady who isn't afraid to make waves to get books to her patrons - even the Amish. Unfortunately this draws the ire of cranky Bartholomew Belier, an Old Order Amish bishop who publicly vows to ruin Austina.

*Always FREE with Kindle Unlimited* A new dawn approaches. But heartbreak lies ahead. Ellie and Daniel are separated by a seemingly bottomless chasm of their own making. Emotions run high and patience runs thin. Only a willing heart can turn things around. But who will take the first step? Will Erin follow through on her threats, and what will happen if she does? Surprises are in store for everyone, and not all good. But not all are bad either, as there are surprising new beginnings for some. This is the third book in the Longings for Faith trilogy. Will faith finally prevail? Book 1: An ...

Beekeeper Collette Riehl's life in Lancaster County takes an unexpected turn when a swarm of bees leads her to Marshall Petersheim, a handsome horse trainer with a severe bee allergy. As Collette balances family responsibilities and her passion for beekeeping, she finds herself drawn to Marshall, despite the potential dangers their relationship poses. Collette's innovative spirit and Marshall's traditional values clash and complement each other as they navigate the complexities of Amish life. Their growing bond is tested by family disapproval, community gossip, and the unpredictable forces ...

As if being in New York City for Easter isn't exciting enough, Charlotte Weaver has another reason to be thrilled. She's helping her cousin Bailey on the set of her first cable TV show, Bailey's Amish Sweets. Bailey will even be recreating the delectable handwoven chocolate Easter baskets she once crafted for the city's world-famous JP Chocolates. But once things start rolling, Charlotte starts to notice odd things happening - things that seem intended to make Bailey look bad....

When God calls an Amish man to run a marathon, hearts and lives are forever changed. Reuben Oyer never wanted to prove himself to the English world, especially not to the arrogant Randy Stargell. But when a divine whisper urges him to accept an impossible challenge, Reuben finds himself torn between his peaceful Amish ways and an undeniable heavenly calling. As he laces up his running shoes, he discovers the race before him is about much more than crossing a finish line—it's about crossing the boundaries of faith, love, and community. Beautiful Amethyst Schlappach has always followed the ...

Luke Schrock is a new and improved man after a stint in rehab, though everyone in Stoney Ridge only remembers the old Luke. They might have forgiven him, but nobody trusts him. Amos and Fern Lapp allow Luke to live at Windmill Farm under two conditions. First, Luke must make a sincere apology to each person he's hurt - a four-page, single-spaced list. Second, he must ask each victim of mischief to describe the damage he caused.

She left to find herself. Will she lose everything she loves instead? Hannah Zook always believed her future was set—marriage to kind, steady Jacob Byler and a peaceful life in their Amish community. But when a restless longing sends her on rumspringa to Boston, she’s swept into a world of dazzling city lights, modern luxuries, and the undeniable charm of Michael Pearson. A life she never imagined is suddenly within reach. Back home, Jacob waits, his heart heavy with love and worry. Whispers of Hannah’s new life reach him—talk of English clothes, glittering parties… and a man who ...

Spring has arrived in Holmes County, and Angie couldn't be happier. She's got great friends and a thriving business and is in the perfect relationship with Sheriff James Mitchell. The only thing raining on her parade is her mother drafting her into a massive home renovation project - and using their sudden mother-daughter bonding time to comment on Angie's ticking biological clock.

If you loved Jonah’s Redemption: Book 1 (available for free on Amazon), grab the rest of the series in this special boxed set featuring Books 2-5, plus a bonus epilogue and companion story, “Jonah's Reminiscence.” Mary Lou’s fiancé leaves her as soon as tragedy strikes. Unwilling to resent him, she chooses, instead, to find him. Her misfortunes pile up in her quest to return Jonah to the Amish faith, but she is undeterred, for God has given her a mission. Will Mary Lou’s faith be enough to help them get through the countless obstacles that are thrown their way? Do Jonah and Mary ...

Christmas is Bailey King's favorite time of year. For her first Yuletide in Harvest, Ohio, the former big-city chocolatier is recreating a cherished holiday treat. But her sugar high plummets when her former boyfriend walks into the candy shop she now runs with her Amish grandmother. New York celebrity chef Eric Sharp and his TV crew have arrived to film an authentic Amish Christmas. Unfortunately, she gets more publicity than she bargained for when Eric's executive producer is found strangled to death - and Eric's the prime suspect.

BRAND NEW COVERS, same great series! He never needed anyone…until he met her. When an Amish youth is killed in a suspicious hunting accident, Deputy Caitlin Flagler suspects his death is tied to the “Doomsday Preppers” group that has settled in Hunters Ridge. In digging for the answers, she meets Austin Young, a newcomer who seems to have more secrets than the elusive head of the sprawling compound. Caitlin’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts her in the crosshairs of a violent extremist. Austin must find a way to protect her and preserve his cover. When romantic sparks fly, ...

At thirty-two, Ada Yoder is resigned to caring for her three sisters, her ever-impractical father, and their prosperous, but demanding, farm. The last kind of trouble she needs is Enos Hoover claiming that six acres of their land actually belongs to him—and taking steps to prove it. But Ada soon finds that battling Enos's clever strategies is delightfully intriguing—and lighting an impossible spark.

Born a Native American but brought up Amish, Hester Zug, at age 20, flees her Amish home. Her father's too-tender care of her has made her stepmother wildly jealous, and so Hester sets off, knowing only that she can't stay. Hester's natural instincts for navigating the forests in colonial Pennsylvania, along with the book of medicines and remedies given to her by an aged Native American woman, allow her to survive until she gets sick from drinking river water.