Amish Fiction

In a terrible accident, Rachel Yoder loses her husband, her son, and her unborn child. Now, Rachel leads a reclusive life with her young daughter. Her soul is troubled, and her eye-sight has mysteriously dimmed. But the discovery of an old postcard, hidden for years, is about to change Rachel's world.

For Regina Miller, the new Morning Star Marketplace is a chance to share her secret work with the world - without revealing herself. Old Order Amish forbid the creation of art without purpose, but without a husband, Regina has been free to explore the joy of painting in her attic. Yet when Gabe Flaud's curiosity leads him to speculate that Regina herself is the painter, the full weight of their community's judgement falls on her shoulders. When Gabe stands up to defend Regina, questioning the Order's restrictions, he reveals his own guilty secret and is shunned along with her.

Will a quiet candlemaker find her light in time for Christmas? In Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, Ruth Brenneman's exquisite candles speak far louder than her gentle voice. Content to work alone in her peaceful workshop, Ruth's orderly world changes when her best friend suggests sharing a Christmas market booth with Daniel Fisher—a handsome woodworker with dreams as big as his heart. As their matched creations draw admirers from near and far, his progressive ideas inspire Ruth to step from the shadows into light. But when mysterious thefts threaten their growing success and divide their ...

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 ...

When Juliet Hochstettler’s family moves to Unity to help rebuild her uncle’s store that burned down, Romeo Yoder remembers how they were best friends as children and falls in love with the woman she has become. Unfortunately, their fathers hate each other. Amos Hochstettler and Elmer Yoder blame each other for a tragic, fatal accident where each family lost their youngest child twelve years ago. The Amish community of Unity, Maine, should be a peaceful place to live, but their petty bickering is disturbing the peace, setting everyone on edge. Juliet’s father hopes she will marry Paul,...

When his past comes calling, will Jonas lose the love he’s just begun to find or will faith lead him to something greater? Jonas Fisher’s life is finally falling into place. His craft as a woodworker is thriving, and Mary Hershberger has agreed to courtship. But just as their tentative love begins to bloom, Megan Carter—a woman from Jonas’s Rumspringa past—arrives in Pine Creek with a six-month-old baby. The child is his, and Jonas is suddenly faced with a future he never imagined. Widowed Mary Hershberger has spent years guarding her heart after devastating loss. After finding ...

Step into the cozy, snow-kissed world of Amish country with a collection of heartwarming Christmas stories by four of your favorite Amish storytellers. This holiday season, let the spirit of love, family, and faith fill your heart with these enchanting tales: An Ideal Christmas by Mindy Steele Ina Graber has decided on the perfect Christmas gift for her sister, Lavina, and she knows exactly who needs to build it. Now if she can only convince her childhood crush to help her when he doesn’t even know she exists. Orders are piling up on local furniture maker and widower, Abner Fisher, but ...

Ever since attending a wedding in Louisiana, Lizzie Miller has been fascinated by French baked goods. With permission of her parents and bishop, she did a two-year internship in a French bakery in New Orleans. When a local Amish bakery became available, she bought it and opened her own French inspired bakery. But now someone wants her out of business, sending threats and even breaking in. With the help of her friends, including John Bontrager, Lizzie will get to the bottom of why someone wishes her to fail.

Can secrets from the past be forgiven in this Amish family drama series? After spending sixteen years in prison, Marie Cooper is forced to return to Sugarcreek, deep in Amish Country. Forced to take the only job available to her, she finds herself working for wealthy Nathan Bouteright. As her late husband’s memory continues to follow her, who will hold the key to unlock so many unanswered questions about her past? Will she be able to help Emma and Daniel come to terms with who they are, and can they forgive the one person who played God with their lives? When Marie struggles to get Nathan...

Being a thief is all Aladdin has ever known until he meets Jasmine Byler, the bishop’s stepdaughter, in Unity, Maine while trying to steal from her booth at the farmers’ market. Instead of reporting him to the police, she lets him keep the food he tried to steal, and Aladdin is stunned by her kindness. Aladdin isn’t Amish like her. In fact, he knows nothing about the Amish—but he’s determined to learn everything about the Amish that he can so that he can impersonate an Amish man and ask her on a date. How can a homeless thief like him pass as a righteous Amish man? What if she ...

Number-one best-selling author Leslie Gould delivers a new Amish romance series. When Amish farmer Pete Treger moves to Paradise Township, Pennsylvania, seeking a better life, he meets sisters Cate and Betsy Miller. Both are beautiful, but older sister Cate is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Betsy, on the other hand, is sweet and flirty - and seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County! However, the sisters' wealthy father has made one hard and fast rule: Elder sister must marry first, before the younger can even start courting.

The Secret by New York Times best-selling author Beverly Lewis is a compelling portrait of an Amish family's struggle to overcome the effects of a baffling secret. Soon-tobe-engaged Grace Byler is perplexed by her mom's nocturnal weeping and wandering - and her dad's refusal to discuss what's wrong. But when her mom runs off, Grace puts her own life on hold to pick up the pieces her mother left behind.

Annaliese Byler returns home to her family’s farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, just in time for Christmas. After spending months caring for her aunt in another district, she’s eager to reconnect with her family. However, a sense of uncertainty stirs in her heart, leaving her wondering if there is something more God is calling her to. Josiah Petersheim, a longtime family friend and skilled woodworker, has also returned to town after apprenticing under his uncle. As they reunite, the once-shy Josiah is now a confident man, though still gentle at heart. Their friendship is rekindled,...

***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** A selfish teenager. A reckless decision. A wounded heart. Kylie Brown should never have returned to the Amish. Eva and Jacob Zook are shocked when foster child Kylie returns to the Amish community. But she is clearly in trouble, and in need of help, so the Zooks have no choice but to temporarily take her in. Wary and concerned about allowing the girl back into their home, the Zooks must look to God to guide their decision. Isaac King was astonished when he learned that his best friend, the girl he thought he would marry, had returned to his community. ...

Restaurant critic Derek Schumaker, notorious for his bitter reviews, is about to visit Daisy's Tea Garden, and Daisy and Aunt Iris are simmering with anxiety. A bad word from the culinary curmudgeon could really hurt their business. But how can he resist her cucumber sandwiches with pimento spread - not to mention the cheesy cauliflower soup and strawberry walnut salad? Schumaker takes a to-go order when the afternoon tea service is done, which Daisy hopes is a good sign. But when he perishes from a seizure, it looks like his food was dosed with something deadly.

When tradition and innovation collide, will love be strong enough to bridge the divide? Rebecca Lapp has built her life on perfect order. Since losing her mother at twelve, she's kept her Amish family together through meticulous planning and unwavering devotion to tradition. But when a violent storm forces her to seek shelter with Jacob Zook—whose innovative ideas have always raised eyebrows in their community—her carefully constructed world begins to shift. As drought threatens their farms and livelihoods, Jacob's revolutionary irrigation system offers hope—and ignites controversy. ...

An heiress on the run. A heartbroken Amish man, sleep-walking through life. Can true love's kiss break the spell? After his wife dies and he returns to his Amish community, Dominic feels numb and frozen, like he's under a spell. When he rescues a woman from a car wreck in a snowstorm, he brings her home to his mother and six younger siblings. They care for her while she sleeps for several days, and when she wakes up in a panic, she pretends to have amnesia. But waking up is only the beginning of Snow's story. Snow's real name is Adriana Daniels, and in order to protect herself and her niece...

*** Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner from Amazon #1 Best Selling Author *** Lucy Yoder is a young Amish widow who recently lost the love of her life, Albrecht. As Christmas approaches, she dreads what was once her favorite holiday, knowing that this Christmas was supposed to be the first one she and Albrecht shared together. Then, one December morning, Lucy discovers a Christmas card from an anonymous sender on her doorstep. Lucy receives more cards, all personal, all tender, all comforting. Who in the shadows is thinking of her at Christmas? Andy Peachey was born with a rare genetic ...

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.

Joseph was always his father's favorite son--but it cost him everything. When his brothers grow jealous of their father's favoritism toward Joseph, they frame him for a terrible crime, forcing him to leave home as a teen and live with family friends who are Amish. In Unity, Maine, Mr. and Mrs. Beachy trust Joseph completely when they see how wise he is. They even let him run their business, which he turns into a wildly profitable furniture-making company. Everything he touches prospers. When Mrs. Beachy has a dream about her troubled daughter Samantha, Joseph interprets it, saying that ...