As Miriam Yoder prepares for her wedding to Wayne Yutzy, beautiful Esther Swartz arrives in town, leaving Miriam trying not to let Esther's previous relationship with Wayne cloud her view of Wayne's devotion.
"When software creator Annie Friesen needs to protect her intellectual property from her scheming partner, she escapes the chaos of Colorado Springs for the hospitality of an Amish family in San Luis Valley. Annie's own ancestral connection to early Amish settlers unfolds in a story within a story, and her worlds collide ... especially when she feels an attraction to her host, Rufus Beiler. A cabinetmaker by trade, Rufus has troubles of his own. Because...
When Wendy Harper inherits her family's beachside cottage in Seaside, Maine, she sees it as a way to finally pay off the debts that have mounted since her husband died. But the neglected property needs renovation before it can be so, so Wendy and her young son Jackson move in to fix the place up. Soon the town-- and local craftsman Caleb Colton-- make it difficult for Wendy to resists their charms. -- adapted from back cover
Will a chance meeting in a time of war change her life forever? Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval--even marry a man she doesn't love. While Allie has nearly resigned herself to that fate, Lt. Walter Novak--fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with women--takes his last furlough at home in California before being shipped overseas. Walt and Allie meet and begin a correspondence that will change...
Following the death of her fiance, Former Air Force flight nurse Madeleine finds herself working as a maid at the Lancaster Grand Hotel, where she meets Amish single parent Saul Beiler and his daughter, and begins to feel close to them.
"Gracie Glick is known for being the helpful one, always available for a relative in need. But now that she's longing for a home and family of her own, it's time to help herself. With few eligible men in Pontotoc, Gracie's choices, and her time, are limited. So she takes a bold leap of faith- she proposes to Matthew Byler, a handsome, recently widowed, father of five. It's not until after they're married that Gracie learns Matthew doesn't want more...
Arabella Newberry creates waves when she campaigns for equality for the mill girls and when several workers end up missing during the strike between the Irish laborers and the Industrialists, Lowell, Massachusetts no longer seems a safe place to live.
"Cousins Lydia and Sandra Troyer and their friend Rosemary Beiler have always been close. The two cousins, however, both have eyes for handsome Ezra Wagler, leaving Rosemary to watch from the sidelines. But when the cousins' fathers face financial ruin, Lydia and Sandra make a deal as to who should have Ezra's affections--at which point Rosemary decides to make a play for Ezra herself"--Page 4 of cover.
Yearning to find a meaningful life in the outside world, nurse Miriam Kaufman strayed far from her Amish community. She also needed distance from Nick Bradley, the cop who had caused her so much pain. Back in Hope Springs to care for her ailing mother, Miriam needs Nick, now sheriff, to find the mother of the baby abandoned on her porch. Nick is as wary of Miriam's intentions as she is of facing their past. Can two wounded hearts overcome their history?...
"Fifteen years. That's how long it's been since Hannah McLean set foot in the Amish community where she was raised. Through it all her heart has never forgotten Pontotoc-or Aaron Zook, her first love. Now widowed, and left with little more than her hurting teenager and her prayers, she returns home, even knowing she and her son may be turned away. When Aaron learns Hannah has returned, he nearly falls to his knees. He's a strong man, but lately the...
After her husband's untimely death, Hannah finds herself at a crossroads. Her community offers love and support, but an Englisher offers her the chance of a new life. Wealthy businessman Trey Peterson is surprised by his attraction to the gentle Amish woman working in the Lancaster Grand Hotel. Sharing a common bond of loss, they comfort each other. Yet Joshua Glick, her late husband's brother, yearns to offer his friendship and love to Hannah and...
When budding chef Tia D'Amico moves to San Francisco to help her aunt restore an old luxury yacht's restaurant, she discovers that the newly hired captain is her old crush, Leo Parker -- and he's engaged. As Tia learns her new job, figures out the business and struggles with secrets, loyalties, and her uncle's severe medical condition, she and Leo become friends. But could it become more than friendship?
"Independent-minded Leah Gingerich has always been outspoken. And even though she is now a progressive Mennonite, she's rediscovering the joys of family traditions back in her Amish hometown. Yet she can't help but clash with her handsome new Amish neighbor, Jamie Stoltzfus. He's too hard-headed and old-line to see that his traumatized young nephew, Peter, needs faith and help-or that a woman who stands up to him may be what he needs to heal ... After...
"Twins Laura and Lydia Mast keep few secrets from each other, but even Laura doesn't know how great the ache Lydia holds in her heart ever since Laura started dating the charming John Yoder. When will it be Lydia's turn for love? Despite having a willing suitor in the vainglorious Wendell Kaufman, a man who once unsuccessfully pursued her sister, Lydia's attention is fixed on Milton Beiler. Milton hasn't paid Lydia the least bit of attention, and...
"Falcon Hunt awakens without a past-or at least he doesn't recall one. When he makes a new start by claiming an inheritance, it cuts out a frontierswoman Cheyenne from her ranch. Soon it's clear someone is gunning for him and his brothers, and as his affection for Cheyenne grows, he must piece together his past if they're to have any chance at a future"-- Provided by publisher.
Falcon Hunt traveled west, compelled to start a new life by a surprise...
"In 1890s Texas when two very different men enter Jessica's life, will she choose to pursue her dreams of adventure or follow the gentle urgings of her heart?"-- Provided by publisher.
Major Jack Novak has never failed to meet a challenge--until he meets army nurse Lieutenant Ruth Doherty. When Jack lands in the army hospital after a plane crash, he makes winning Ruth's heart a top priority mission. But he has his work cut out for him. Not only is Ruth focused on her work in order to support her orphaned siblings back home, she carries a shameful secret that keeps her from giving her heart to any man. As the danger and tension of...
"Four sweet and funny Amish love stories, spanning four different generations. YOUNG LOVE: Diagnosed with a chronic illness, Fern will need a strong dose of courage to talk down the fear her illness has brought on if she ever wants to pursue her dreams. LONG-AWAITED LOVE: Can two people in love move past the forces that pulled them apart ten years ago, or are some hurts too much to overcome? SECOND-CHANCE LOVE: Benjamin and Lora Beth both lost spouses....
