Amish Romance Audio Books

After uncovering her sister's secret, Elaine Peachey flees on her Rumspringa, though she now fears the Englisch world. Heartbroken over Bobby's engagement, she stays with her Englisch cousin, determined not to repeat her sister's mistakes. She initially ignores letters from Levi Miller but soon looks forward to them. Meanwhile, her feelings for Englischer Todd Young complicate things. Elaine never anticipated the weight of the decision that would loom over her. She now faces a choice that will forever shape her life.
When Susan Miller's parents leave for the winter, she's sent to stay with a kind widow—who is just as surprised as Susan when her handsome grandson, Ezra, arrives for the holidays. Tension rises between them, but a fierce storm forces them to work together, and Susan begins to develop unexpected feelings for Ezra, despite his girlfriend. When a Christmas project brings them all together, a misunderstanding exposes secrets that shatter Ezra’s relationship. Now, Susan and Ezra must confront their feelings and decide if they’re ready to take a chance on love.
Sarah Lantz moves to Rock Point, Ohio, to escape a painful past. As she works at her aenti’s shop, she meets Ethan Kennel, a kind Amish man who sparks feelings she thought she’d buried. Despite their mutual attraction, Sarah hesitates to trust again, haunted by past betrayal. Ethan, drawn to Sarah, senses her hesitation and begins to question if her heart mirrors his. When rumors about her troubled past emerge, Ethan must decide whether his love is strong enough to overcome her history or if he’ll walk away, leaving Sarah to face it alone.
Debbie Miller seeks friendship, not love, until Jacob Yoder, a man with a mysterious past, starts working for her uncle. Debbie's cousin Leah, desperate to avoid spinsterhood, sees Jacob as her last hope. Jacob, escaping painful memories, didn't expect to be drawn to any woman. Despite his past, Jacob's attraction to Debbie grows. As family meddles, Jacob and Debbie overcome the interference and find true love, or will Jacob's past ruin their chance at happiness?
Anna's tranquil life as a high school teacher is disrupted when she must return to her Amish upbringing to care for her ailing mother. There, an unexpected bond with Gabe Eaash, a widower, challenges her planned future with Dennis. Faced with conflicting desires and a pressing decision, Anna's choice will change everything.
Every day, Miriam Peachey forces a smile, trying to act natural after her Rumspringa. The secret she hides threatens to suffocate her. She can never publicly claim the tiny baby she left in her barren friend’s barn.  For Amanda and Caleb Ebersole, the discovery of a newborn in their barn is nothing short of a miracle. She is a mystery they must protect from being taken away. Tobias Smucker, smitten with Miriam, hopes to court her upon her return. But Miriam isn’t the same as the girl who left. Something is very, very wrong. Is there any way he can break through her icy demeanor and find his beloved Miriam again?
Eli King returns to Rock Point, Ohio, to manage the family farm, confronting past ghosts and his first love, Beth Brubaker. Beth, caught between her affection for Eli and her courtship with Phillip Mueller, faces the rising tension as Phillip's animosity toward Eli threatens their Amish community's peace. Beth must navigate between love and loyalty, torn between her past and an uncertain future--in a district where suspicions linger.
Naomi Lambright, 20, dreams of teaching at her local Amish school. When the deacon gives the job to Silas Yoder instead, Naomi, disheartened, takes a nanny job for an Englisch family. There, she meets Ezra, a charming Mennonite neighbor. Meanwhile, Silas, aware of Naomi's disappointment, asks for her help with student activities, leading to mutual admiration. Naomi finds herself torn between Silas and Ezra, fearing the fallout of her feelings. For if the men find out about each other, she could lose the man she now realizes she truly loves.
Elaine Jutzi has a God-given gift—she knows just what to say to someone who is hurting. Surely, she can help her sister who recently suffered a stillbirth. But things don’t go well, and Elaine can’t reach her. And then Elaine’s longtime beau decides to call it quits, thrusting Elaine into her own world of sadness. When she meets Jonah Kemp, she gets a glimpse of what true love might mean for her. But he has his own burdens, for his grandfather is dying. Broken relationships, death, grief, redemption, but most of all, beauty, hope, and true love shine in this tender-hearted romance. ​
Leah Studer anticipates the Valentine’s Day sled ride. She prays Samson Graber will invite her to go. But when a new family moves into the community, Leah discovers the beau of her dreams isn’t quite the man she thought he was. Something is very wrong... Someone else has noticed Leah. Joab Fisher, a young man new to the community, comes to her aid after a frightening accident. If Leah discovers Samson’s secret in time, will the door open for Joab to prove himself the better choice for Leah?
After her mother's death, Tamara Stuckey shoulders her family's burden. With her father struggling with alcoholism, Tamara focuses on protecting her younger brothers. When her father collapses drunk one night, neighbor Ethan helps, sparking a forbidden love. Tamara grapples with leaving her family for love while ensuring their safety. In this tale of sacrifice and love, Tamara navigates family ties and personal happiness amidst adversity.
Ellen Kauffman’s younger sister Nancy is walking a dangerous path. Smitten with a divorced Englischer, Nancy is deaf to Ellen’s warnings. Ellen will do anything to save her sister from being shunned. So, when Mark Otto, the man Ellen secretly loves, declares his interest in Nancy, Ellen does all she can to help him. Ellen prays she can save her sister and get over her feelings for Mark by Christmas. But when Mark volunteers at the Kauffman bakery, it only increases her affection for him. When a massive snowstorm hits, and Nancy spends time with the Englischer, it appears all Ellen’s efforts were for naught. Yet, the magic of Christmas can still have its way—can’t it? ​
Berea Bachman helps her parents run an Amish Bed and Breakfast. Curious and a bit nosy, she loves hearing about the lives of the guests. Shortly before Christmas an Englischer arrives, a man who is both intriguing and different—a man who captures her imagination. Daniel Lapp has loved Berea for years. He can’t imagine sharing his life with anyone else. But now, she seems interested in some Englischer who is staying at the inn through the holidays. When secrets about him are revealed, will Berea’s eyes and heart finally be opened to the man who has been there all the time? Will she accept the gift of Daniel’s love this Christmas?
Josiah Schrock's two young nephews have been living with him since losing their parents in a tragic accident. Unable to care for them while at work, he hires Olivia King to watch them and manage the household. What he doesn’t count on, is how easily Olivia slips into the role. Josiah’s girlfriend is none too pleased. As Christmas grows near, the boys are to be sent to Pennsylvania to live with kin. However, Josiah now loves them dearly. How can he send them away? Yet he must fulfill his promise. Nothing goes as planned, and two days before Christmas Olivia turns out to be the key to everything.
Katie Smucker didn’t set out to break the rules. The first time she spoke to her shunned sister, she nearly buckled with guilt. But after that, it gets easier. Katie’s heart breaks every time she thinks about her mother never seeing her grandchildren. Katie has been smitten with Menno Bontrager for years. Menno has always been a butcher, and his father before him, and his grandfather before that. When Katie begins to have qualms about butchering animals for meat, she keeps quiet. But one day, she blurts it out. Making things worse, Menno finds out Katie has been seeing her shunned sister. Katie fears all is lost, until Menno makes a surprising claim.
After being jilted, Mary Wittmer becomes the caregiver for Widow Dinah. Dinah's house is in ragged condition--everything needs work. After Mary falls off a ladder, Dinah requests help from her grandson. Joel Rupp is an angry young man. Having been blamed for a rebellion in the district, he left to become an Englisher.  When he receives Dinah's letter, he becomes suspicious and heads back home. Upon arrival, Joel attempts to dismiss Mary, but Dinah insists she stay. When Dinah falls ill, Joel and Mary put aside their differences and work together. The attraction between them becomes undeniable, but Mary doesn't want more heartbreak. But Joel is about to do something that will change everything.
Karen Helmuth is torn between God’s commandment to honor her parents and her own heart’s desire. How can she obey her mother’s final request to care for her three brothers and the family farm, when her heart is pulling her in a different direction? Karen is floundering when an older widower offers her a way out. If she accepts his offer of marriage, she can save her brothers and the farm, but she will have to deny her growing feelings for Nicodemus Imhoff. She is at a crossroads, never dreaming God has a plan that could fix everything.
Chloe Smucker and her blind sister, Rachel, are to manage their late aenti’s raspberry farm. They will need help, and help they get—though in an unexpected way. Asher Ropp can no longer tolerate how his father makes his money. If he stays, isn’t he a party to it? He leaves home abruptly, taking refuge in what he thinks is an empty raspberry farm. When Chloe and Rachel arrive, they are shocked to find Asher already there. As time goes on, Chloe finds herself drawn to this handsome, hard-working Amish man. But there is something off, and Chloe sets out to discover what it is. Just what is Asher secret? And what exactly is he running away from?
Joel Troyner manages not only his own farm, but that of his widowed mother. His three half-brothers try to help, but they’re too young. Joel’s mother struggles, and he seeks help, using the wages he needs for a farm hand. Louise Yutzy, desperate for change, eagerly takes the position. As time passes, she finds herself drawn to Joel, though he seems too caught up with work to notice her. When beautiful Denise shows up, vying for Joel’s affection, Louise fears all is lost. Both Joe and Louise are exhausted as they face a never-ending list of tasks. A life-altering situation puts everything into perspective for Joel. He prays he’s not too late to do what he should have done weeks before.
Julia Bontrager’s world collapses when her husband is killed in a freak accident. Suddenly a single mother with three children to raise and a farm to work, she flounders to survive. Her in-laws pressure her to return to Illinois, but Julia won’t give up her late husband’s dream; nor can she imagine living with her difficult and dominating mother-in-law. In desperation, she hires a young Amish man to take over the bulk of the farm work. When he begins to fall for her, Julia is faced with even more questions and decisions. Battling through her grief, Julia discovers that perhaps God has more for her than she ever dreamed possible.
Dorothy Hartzler dreams of something more than the traditional Amish life. With her mother ill and her fear of being alone increasing, Dorothy is forced to make decisions. When she is thrown into Saul Beachey’s company, she questions her reluctance to open her heart. After disaster strikes, Dorothy leaves home and starts anew in a neighboring Amish community, where she finds work at an old-fashioned café. As she grapples with letting go of the past, Dorothy must decide whether to embrace the possibilities of the future and a new love, or cling to the safety of the familiar.
How could Shelah Studer’s fiancé have done such a thing? But there was no denying it, and now all Shelah wanted to do was run away--far away. She decides to move in with her brother and his family in Indiana. But in escaping, Shelah comes face to face with her biggest fear—falling for someone else after her disastrous engagement. Shelah does her best to ignore Silas Roth; she does her best to protect herself from her growing feelings for him. But things have been set in motion, and Shelah can’t quit thinking about this man who harbors his own set of fears. Can either of them leave their pasts behind, embrace hope, and give love a second chance?
Melita Otto wants to get away for she’s not fond of the beau her aunt and uncle are pushing on her. But she has no idea what she’s getting into when she takes a job for three brothers who run an Amish horse farm. Within days, she’s captivated by the horses--and by the taciturn eldest brother, Joel Raber. Things become complicated when her former beau shows up. Will Joel think she’s already taken? When the brothers’ parents return, Melita is about to lose everything she’s fallen in love with. Is there any way she can stay? Is there any way Joel will ever see her as more than an employee?
At nineteen, Nicole Lantz is on the precipice of adulthood in her small Amish community: baptism, marriage, children, life as a homemaker on an Amish farm. And at the same time, her growing friendship with Englischer Viviana Holt is showing her glimpses of a different world. A world that grows increasingly alluring as Christmas draws near and a gift from Viviana sparks disapproval from her parents and Hamish, her beau. And there’s Stephen Byler, the good-hearted friend with whom she’s helping plan the youth dinner. But she’s going to marry Hamish … isn’t she? Nicole searches for answers through a snow-filled landscape and the simple beauty of an Amish Christmas.
Tamara Zehr struggles to keep her late husband’s Amish furniture business going while tending her four young children. It quickly becomes impossible—especially during the Christmas season. Isaac Hochstetler is more than happy to help, but Tamara suspects he wants more than friendship. When mysterious Peter Lapp begins to help, Tamara is unwittingly drawn to him, leaving her confused. Isaac feels threatened and begins to pressure her. And then her late husband’s aunt moves in unexpectedly to help. Tamara tries to juggle it all. She dreams of a happy Christmas; she dreams of seeing smiles on her children’s faces. Is it too much to ask for?
Englischer Marcy Sutton leaves home right before Christmas when problems caused by her husband Scott’s gambling wreak havoc. On the way, she and her two children are stranded in a blizzard. They seek shelter with Hester's and Gideon’s Amish family, whose way of life reminds Marcy of the true meaning of Christmas. Scott can’t bear spending the holidays without his family. He becomes frantic when he can't find them. He must make things right with Marcy. But will he finally admit to his gambling problem? And can their marriage be saved in time to celebrate a happy Amish Christmas together as a family once again?
Grace Wittmer cares for three elderly Englisch ladies in her home. Thaddeus, her hired hand, takes care of the animals and the land. Near Christmas, Grace receives two unexpected guests: the 15 year-old great-granddaughter of one of her boarders and her newborn, Cherise. The baby’s mother wants nothing to do with Cherise, and Grace gladly takes on the child’s care. When Grace is courted by Moshe, things become conflicted. Thaddeus has always loved Grace from afar. And now, he might lose her forever. Will he ever muster the courage to speak up? And what will happen to the child Grace now loves? The baby’s great-great-grandmother has called the authorities for help. Has something been set in motion that can’t be stopped?
Charis Otto prays Eli will propose to her on Christmas. However, her plans are dashed she is forced to go help her ailing aunt in Illinois. When Charis arrives, she is not welcomed as warmly as she expected, and she misses Eli that much more. However, she begins to forge a friendship with Laban Raber, the man running her aunt’s farm. Charis writes to Eli, but the longer she’s gone, the more infrequent are Eli’s responses. Not to mention, she’s growing fonder of Laban every day. When Charis goes home for Christmas and sees Eli, she realizes she has been mistaken all along. Now, all she wants is to get back to Illinois and Laban—but what kind of welcome will she receive this time?
Amish mothers Doris Schrock and Marge Gundy decide to play matchmaker for their two adult children. Since Marge is traveling east to care for her ill mother, this would give her daughter a place to stay. Lucinda tries everything to avoid moving to the Schrock farm, but all avenues fail her, and she makes the move right before Thanksgiving. Jeremy has his own plans, staying aloof and avoiding Lucinda altogether. However, the longer Lucinda stays, the more their paths cross. When Jeremy is faced with a problem bigger than he can handle, he’s forced to turn to Lucinda. And now the two must face another issue--their attraction toward each other.
Mary Yoder has been sucked into the Englisch world, blindly trusting her new friends who whisk her off to parties and convince her to play the field instead of courting Isaiah Kauffman. When a shocking event take place at a party one night, Mary turns to Isaiah for help. That night changes the course of Mary’s life, leaving her to bear the weight of her mistakes and decisions. She feels the pull to Isaiah stronger than ever, but he doesn’t feel the same way toward her anymore. Determined to make amends, Mary turns to her faith to sort through the mess she’s made—even if it means losing Isaiah. Will God provide a way back to her true love, despite all she’s done…?
At twenty-five, Elaine Lapp worries her frailty may prevent her from ever having a family of her own. Despite this, her family works diligently as matchmakers, trying to help. Grieving Asher Stuckey is a widower with a young daughter. However, he realizes a new mother is what his four-year-old daughter needs. When he meets Elaine, he notices the bond she forms with his daughter. With a push from those around him, he pursues a relationship with her. As the two work to overcome their limitations and past hurts, they face a crisis that will either make or break their relationship and any possibility of romance and love.
Ruth Schwartz never planned on falling in love with an Englischer. Then she meets Jack Wilson—handsome, intriguing, kind. She even finds herself willing to give up her Amish roots for him. When her parents find out, they send her off to her cousin's. Ruth writes Jack so he can come and take her away. But something goes awry. Jack does not come to rescue her, nor does he write her back. In the meantime, she meets Jesse Slagel, her cousin’s mysterious neighbor. Ruth feels a strange pull toward him, but she resists. She still believes Jack is coming for her. And Jesse is hiding something. When Ruth discovers his secret, it changes everything. Facing what she and Jesse have in common, Ruth must make a decision—one that has surprising consequences.
Josh Lambright needs to get away—everything reminds him of the loss of his beautiful wife. His children, too, are suffering. Seeking a new beginning, Josh moves them to Indiana to live with his widowed mother. He fears their arrival is a burden to her, so he pursues household help. Lucy Oyer longs to escape her father. She is overjoyed when she is hired by Josh Lambright. When Lucy’s father demands she come home, Josh steps in with a shocking solution. Lucy fears the greater implications if she agrees. Dare she risk her heart for Josh’s offer?
Abigail Joyce has never fit in with her middle-class family. Searching for something more, she begins work at a Mennonite bed and breakfast. There, she feels as if she has finally found a place where she belongs. That feeling grows stronger when she meets an intriguing young Amish man. Jonas Kuhns is drawn to the new Englisch girl in town, but he fights against it since he would never marry a non-Amish woman. Abigail takes more than a passing interest in Amish ways, and his heart grows hopeful. But when Abigail’s Englischer boyfriend unexpectedly turns up, Jonas fears his hopes have been in vain for he has no idea which way Abigail will turn.
When Waneta Bowman is forced to go and stay with her cousins in Rock Point, Ohio, she misses the beau she left behind in Indiana. Even as she tries to settle into her new life, she waits anxiously to receive a letter from Thomas. But all her letters to him go unanswered. As the days wear on, Waneta feels guilt when thoughts of her beau are replaced by another man who offers her friendship—and perhaps something more.
Forced to leave the Amish with her family, Clara Burkholder is miserable. She misses her home and longs to return. When she hears that Jonas, her childhood friend, has returned to the community, she becomes even more desperate. After growing up in the Amish community, and being forced to leave with his family, Jonas Garber has returned and is determined to remain. Tragedy strikes, and Jonas’s convictions are shaken. He receives a letter from his friend Clara whom he’s never stopped loving. But things have changed; Clara is no longer Amish. Can they find even ground? Or will their present circumstances keep them apart forever? ​
Louise Lambright fears her infatuation with Mark Jones, the Englischer next door, is not the Lord’s will, but she seems to have little control over it. Mark is fun, friendly, and fascinating. Louise secretly wonders if he might be willing to convert for her. At the same time, there stands Gabriel, a fine Amish man. What Louise feels for Gabriel is not burning or heart-racing, yet powerful and enduring. Will Mark change his faith for her? How long can she continue to waver between two men? Will she follow the path she’s been taught since infancy, and what will happen when she confronts her true feelings?
Evelyn Lantz’s widowed father has recently remarried. At 23, his new wife is barely older than Evelyn, yet she behaves like a spoiled child. Needing an escape, Evelyn stays with her brother Dan's family. Ben Glick, Dan’s wife's cousin, is also staying there, getting over his infatuation with an Englisch girl. Evelyn finds Benjamin annoying, but she is strangely drawn to him. When her brother Dan is injured, Evelyn and Ben are forced to spend more time together taking care of the farm. To Evelyn’s surprise, she enjoys Ben’s company and wonders whether it might lead to something more--until Ben’s former Englisch girlfriend shows up and everything is thrown into disarray.
Eight Years Ago… At 16, Hagar King falls in love with Enoch Yoder, 15. Hagar falls pregnant and is shipped off in shame to give birth. Under protest, her daughter is snatched from her. Enoch’s family moves away. Present Day…Hagar lives with an empty gap in her heart. However, she becomes engaged to another man. Everything turns upside down when Enoch returns. He never stopped loving Hagar or wanting to marry her. He makes plans to find their daughter—to know she is well. Hagar wants the same thing. But what of the fiancé who has no idea about Hagar’s past? He must know the truth. And in the telling, Hagar learns what she’s been dreading all along.
Fern Weaver doesn’t set out to become a liar, but it happens. When her sister Joyce is shunned, Fern can’t abide the separation. What would it hurt to sneak off to see her? Fern’s lies threaten her fledgling romance with Reuben Swarey. She must decide: continue sneaking off to see her now pregnant sister—or confess her actions and take the consequences. If she confesses, she could be shunned just as her sister is. She could lose her entire family. How did it come to this? How does a sweet Amish girl become embroiled in so much deception? And how can she get herself out of it without creating even more harm and without losing the man she loves?
Dorothy Bontrager has lived at her grandparents’ farm since she was orphaned. With the New Year approaching, she plans to start a business to feel more secure following her grandfather’s recent passing. She keeps her heart guarded for she can't bear to lose another loved one, but the arrival of a young man in town catches her attention. Conrad Lantz returns to his family’s farm to help his injured daed, but he’s eager to set off as soon as his daed is back on his feet. Yet, he finds himself surprisingly drawn to a woman who has strong ties keeping her in the area.
Becky Raber is a young widow, seven months pregnant. Becky is forced to live with her cousin Doris and her husband, Abel Yoder. Abel's determined to find Becky a new husband, marry her off, and get her out of his house. But Becky wants to be independent and raise her baby by herself. Before the accident that claimed Tom’s life, she had started a baking business. She wants to try it again--alone. When she meets Noah King, her world is upended once more. She hadn’t counted on meeting someone so kind and tenderhearted. Does Gott have yet a different plan for Becky?
Caleb Ebersole listens to his dying grandfather’s words in utter shock. The buggy shop is to be left to his brother Ephraim? His brother couldn’t care less about the shop. Ruth Reihl shudders upon hearing her ex-fiancé is back in town—and with his pregnant Englisch wife? Desperately needing distraction, she agrees to ride out with Ephraim Ebersole… The only bright spot in Caleb’s life is his growing interest in Ruth Reihl. But when his brother takes an interest in her, too, Caleb fears his brother will take everything from him. Not only his livelihood and passion, but the woman who is capturing his heart.
Florence Glick has devoted her life to caring for her injured, widowed sister and her four children.  Florence doesn’t mind—except the chance to have her own family is fading away. Florence writes out her frustrations in her diary. When a mysterious neighbor moves in, Florence’s interest is piqued. But there is something odd about him; something Philip Lehman is not revealing. As Florence falls for him, she yearns to know his secret. Dorothy discovers Florence’s diary right before Christmas and asks her to leave. Florence is horrified. Who will take care of Dorothy and the children? When Philip comes to find her, his secret is finally revealed, and it’s going to change her life—and Dorothy’s life forever.
Becky Kauffman loves her nanny job. Little Tommy Bookman is a charmer, with his toothy grin and mischievous eyes. His father, Englischer Travis Bookman, is also a charmer—something Becky tries her best to ignore. And there is Daniel Flaud, her Amish friend, who is intent on courting her. She cares deeply for Daniel, but Travis causes no end of confusion and doubt. When things come to a head during a Sunday preaching service, Becky discovers where her love truly lies. But has she burned bridges beyond repair?
Blanche Weaver’s life falls apart when her husband Andy is killed in a tragic accident. Now widowed with four children, how will she survive? With Christmas approaching, she manages to get a factory job. The job is physically grueling, and Blanche struggles to keep up with the others—mostly men who don’t want her there. Blanche’s eldest daughter, only ten, is tasked with watching her younger siblings. When Blanche despairs, Jonas Eicher, the local toymaker, intervenes. Blanche doesn’t know what to make of this kind man. But when she realizes his affection for her, she balks. How can she even look at another with her dear Andy so recently gone?
Unlike most women her age, Linda Shrock has no plans to get married – ever. She wants to be like Aenti Lea - single, self-supporting, and independent. When her sister Ruth has baby number five in six years, Linda stays with them. But Ruth is upset all the time, the infant cries constantly, and Ruth’s husband’s furniture business is struggling. These are not the makings for a merry Christmas. Even worse, the Weavers’ hired hand, Luke Troyer, seems determined to disrupt Linda’s plans to live life as a spinster. She fights the intense attraction that pulls her and Luke together. Can she remain strong enough to follow through with her plans, or will her heart open to love and marriage?
Is Irene forever destined to be tossed from one sibling to another, caring for their children and households? Is there no room for a family of her own? When a teaching opportunity appears, Irene sees it as her way out. But once she secures the job, she comes up against a spinster teacher set in her ways, a group of parents who don't her a chance, and a handsome man whose disapproval vexes her at every turn. She suggests putting on a Thanksgiving program, hoping to gain the community’s approval and the handsome man’s blessings, for she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. But things take a surprising turn.
All her life, Jolene Weiger has taken care of her developmentally delayed brother, Bennie. Now grown, Jolene is engaged, but her beau doesn’t want to start married life with Bennie in tow. Jolene calls off the engagement, secretly wishing she were engaged to Amos Zook, but Amos is engaged to another. Jolene’s mother is marrying an Englischer and leaving the church. Jolene staggers under the implications. As Amos watches her struggle, the truth of his feelings snaps into place. But he’s engaged to another, and he’s a man of his word. How can he unentangle himself so he can court the woman he really loves?
When a tornado roars through Boulder Creek, Ohio, it wreaks havoc in Dawn Beachey’s community. Her beloved Aenti Livinia is seriously injured, and her sweetheart Andy Eicher reveals a different and troubling side of himself. When volunteer Jonas Kemp comes to stay with the Beacheys, Dawn’s world is turned upside down again. Despite her loyalty to Andy, she is drawn to Jonas. Jonas is dealing with heartbreak of his own, and his feelings for Dawn only add to his pain. Will Dawn be able to calm the turbulence of her own heart before it’s too late, or will this storm claim another victim?
Mary Hartzler runs her shop, Bits & Bites, making enough profit to take care of her elderly aenti and onkel. When Mark Bontrager opens a bakery across the street, he unwittingly takes many of her customers, and Mary wonders how she’s going to survive. Mark Bontrager has been shunned, but he yearns for his Amish roots. When he meets Mary, his heart is stirred in a powerful way. But he’s no longer Amish, and he’s quite certain Mary has a beau. But he can’t ignore his growing feelings for this gentle Amish woman. How can Mark win Mary’s love when he’s shunned? And can he regain his place in the Amish church? And what about Mary’s business? And what about her current beau?
In his youth, Josiah Schwartz suffered a disastrous courtship. But now, his loneliness cannot be ignored. He promises himself he’ll try one more time to find a woman to court. He settles on Nancy Mast—a nice widow. Josiah follows his plan and begins courting her. But he doesn’t reckon on running into newcomer Sharon Bontrager--literally. Her ankle is badly injured when she’s spooked by his mare. Josiah feels responsible and steps in to do her farm chores. After no more than a day, he is stunned at the effect she has on him—he’s like a smitten teenager. Yet Sharon is younger by a good fifteen years. How could she possibly be interested in him? And what is he to do about Nancy? ​
Nettie Bontrager has spent years helping her mammi doctor people. She has gained the respect of an Englisch doctor who praises her knowledge of herbal remedies. But Nettie’s sister complains about the time Nettie spends working with her herbs while ignoring household chores. Ike Miller is courting Nettie Bontrager. But when he overhears her sister making disparaging comments about Nettie, he fears Nettie doesn’t have time for him and her healing practice. He would never ask Nettie to stop helping others, so he ends their courtship, but he soon regrets his decision. When he sees her with the Englisch doctor, he wonders if she now has feelings for him. Is Ike too late to win her back?
Sadie King is left to raise three children alone after her husband’s death. Although she struggles, she has good neighbors—the Troyers—who lend a hand. Unfortunately, she loses them when Millie Troyer passes away, and her husband moves out of state. A local farmer steps into the breach, and Sadie develops feelings for the much younger man. Matthew Hershberger had been courting a lovely girl, but after spending time with Sadie, he no longer feels certain about his plans. How can he deny his growing affection for Sadie and her children? Will their Amish community accept a relationship between Matthew and Sadie, if he finds the courage to follow his heart?
Marlene Jantzi flees Rock Point, Ohio, to escape her shame. She will do anything to give her son a good life—even if it means she has to lie. It works, too, until she begins to have feelings for the mysterious Daniel Studer. She sees the pain in his eyes and wonders whether he’s been hurt, too. As Marlene grows fonder of Daniel, her lies become heavier. She can’t keep this up, but the consequences of telling the truth are too risky. Will Marlene ever be able to trust someone enough to tell the truth? And what would Daniel’s reaction be to that truth? And will she ever learn what is behind his pain?
Justine Byler struggles to take care of her six brothers and sisters and tend to all the household chores by herself after her mamm leaves the family in shame. Justine’s daed is angry and distrustful, and Justine is often the target of his tirades. Not having time to do everything, she visits the local bakery to buy bread instead of baking it herself. There, she finds herself drawn to Sean Tupper, the new baker in town—an Englisch man. Despite his own strong faith, Sean knows nothing can come of his growing feelings for the beautiful Amish girl who takes such tender care of her younger siblings. But is that true? Or is there hope for Justine and Sean?
Anna Mast has accepted Daniel Studer’s proposal. When he stops by the next day, refusing to come inside, instant dread courses through her. Daniel has been caught by Deacon Elias using technology, and he is to be disciplined. Daniel refuses to explain himself and wants to call off their engagement to save her from shame. She disagrees, but her father severs the engagement and sends Anna away. Anna can’t imagine life ever becoming good again, but she doesn’t plan on meeting Luke Miller. When he falls for her, Anna is caught in the middle. Shouldn’t she stand by Daniel—despite what he’s done? Or should she choose Luke, whose easy manner and surprising ways have given her new hope?
Eli Schrock’s life is pleasant enough. He likes his work as a farrier in his father’s smithy. He likes the girl he’s courting, Rebecca Hochstettler. Yet there is no passion for what he does or where he lives, and part of him yearns to see more of the world. When he meets Susanna Wittmer, though, everything changes. Her vibrancy and spunk immediately attract him, and the more he gets to know her, the more he realizes he never really loved Rebecca. But Rebecca isn’t about to let him go so easily, and she’s hatching a plan that could force him to marry her – or destroy all three of their lives forever…
Nancy Jantzi’s father dared bring Englisch machinery onto their land, and ever since, things have gone downhill. Now, her family is in danger of losing their farm. Nancy must get a job. After a tragic accident, Vernon Verkler is raising his two young nephews alone, and he needs help. When Nancy is recommended, he agrees immediately. Very quickly, the position becomes more than a job to Nancy. She falls in love with the boys … and with their onkel. But all is not well, for Vernon keeps his distance. When Nancy’s mother falls ill, Nancy’s loyalties are tested. It seems no matter what she chooses, someone will suffer. Until Vernon’s generous spirit makes a way.
Colin Fischer is in love with Collette Bontrager, but she’s in love with her long-time beau, Ivan Yordy. Ivan hasn’t proposed yet, but Valentine’s Day is approaching, and she has high hopes. When rumors start about Ivan and another woman, Collette is shocked. She remains loyal to Ivan, however, refusing to believe he would do that to her. But as Valentine’s Day grows closer, Collette is filled with doubts. Does she really trust Ivan? And why does Colin Fischer raise goosebumps on her flesh whenever he’s nearby? When the truth is revealed, confusion reigns as Collette struggles to know her own heart.
Lately, nothing seems to go right for Ariel Winston. Even Ariel’s boyfriend, Ron, is no longer part of her life. When Ariel’s car breaks down outside of Baker’s Corner, Indiana, a chance encounter with Ike Gerhart opens a door to a world Ariel didn’t know existed. She meets an Amish family whose values look very different from her own. And there’s a hope and a tranquillity in their eyes she can’t explain. As Ariel’s world collides with the Amish, she’s more confused than ever. And what is she going to do about the way she feels every time she looks into Ike Gerhart’s eyes?
Eleanor Chupp spent six years caring for her mother. When she dies, Eleanor lives alone with her father, a mean-spirited man. On a bitter January day, Eleanor’s father loses his temper and strikes her. Eleanor runs away on her bicycle, riding until she’s exhausted; at last, finding shelter in a barn. Mennonite Moses Stuckey is shocked to find a pretty Amish girl hiding in the straw. When he hears her story, he hides her in their heated storage shed. Their relationship grows, and Moses falls in love. But when Eleanor disappears, Moses fears he's lost her. Where did Eleanor go? And does she feel the same way about him? Will the new year give Eleanor the fresh start she so desperately needs?
Bridget Beck has always loved Amos Gerhart---but he’s her cousin’s beau. Yet her cousin isn’t happy. She thinks Amos is too steadfast, too dedicated, and not nearly exciting enough. But when Amos inherits property in Ohio, Dawn decides to marry him anyway. Bridget knows Dawn is only marrying him for the chance to leave town; not because she loves him. Should Bridget tell Amos the truth and save him from an unhappy marriage, or should she remain loyal to her cousin and stay silent? When Dawn goes missing, everything whirls out of control. Will Bridget’s feelings for Amos be revealed after all?
Amish schoolteacher Eliza Frey is in love with longtime family friend Andy Clymer—but Andy has no clue. He makes that clear when he asks Eliza for advice about dating two different women so he can decide which one to marry by Christmas. Eliza is hurt but makes some half-hearted suggestions. He takes her advice and reports back to her with the results. Frustrated, she turns the tables on him and asks him for her own dating advice. Sparks fly as these two stubborn people butt heads over their love lives. Will they ever make their way to the real truth? Can they both find love by Christmas?
Melanie Zook’s newlywed sister has moved to Pennsylvania and is desperately unhappy. Melanie yearns to be with her at Christmas, but money is short, and bus tickets aren't cheap. Melanie decides to host Christmas parties for the Englisch in their family’s big barn. She enlists the help of her friend Amy; Amy then recruits her brother Noah. Melanie balks at this idea. She has been secretly in love with Noah for years, but he doesn’t think of her in that way. Melanie knows that any hope of being with Noah is a lost cause, so why won’t her stubborn heart admit the truth of it and move on?
Mary Sutter couldn’t get away from Hollybrook fast enough. Her former fiancé and his new wife are expecting their first boppli by Christmas. So when Mary gets the opportunity to help her aenti in Ohio, she goes immediately. Once in Ohio, Mary takes over her aenti’s job with the annual Christmas bazaar and is paired up with Daniel Bender. Mary has never met such an aggravating man. But what Mary can’t understand is—if he’s so annoying, why can't she stop thinking about him? When she discovers Daniel is courting a local girl, her feelings become clear. Has Mary fallen again for someone who is destined to break her heart?
Since Collette Schmucker's husband died, she and her two young sons have lived with her in-laws. But Collette is ready to move on—she wants to court again, find a new love, make her own home. Her mother-in-law Ruby has a different opinion. Why isn't Collette satisfied with what she had? David Wengerd has his own story of loss and grief—a humiliating story. He has no desire to fall in love again. But he didn’t reckon on Collette and her charming ways. But with his reticence and Ruby’s downright consternation, Collette seems completely out of his grasp. If he doesn’t do something soon, there will be no hope for them at all.
Anna Miller has everything to look forward to this Christmas. After three long years, she's certain Jed Graber is finally going to propose. Jed asks her out on a special Christmas date, but instead of proposing, he tells her he’s moving hundreds of miles away, and Anna’s world comes crashing down. Later, Jed’s brother, Dale, tries to comfort her, but she draws away. Anna struggles to pick up the pieces of her life. When Christmas comes again, Anna faces spending it alone. Unless she truly is seeing something special in Dale's eyes. But after what Jed did to her, how can she trust his brother?
Kathryn Wittner's father calls her disobedient, rebellious, and even evil. Kathryn isn’t surprised when she’s banished from the house. Yet all she really wants is to be loved for who she is. She’s gone about it in the wrong way and is now suffering the consequences. And she’s not the only one suffering—so is her sister, her mother, and a newborn baby. Help comes through a totally unexpected friendship with a Mennonite man. Isaiah shows her a truth she’s never before seen or experienced. Soon, she is rethinking her complete rejection of God and her Amish roots. Is it truly possible to redeem such a huge mess? Is there truly hope for her this Christmas?
Thanksgiving should be a joyful season—but not for Mary Shrock. She’d always planned to marry David—never considered anything else. Two weeks before their wedding, David ditches her for another woman. Mary still feels the shock and humiliation. Micah Miller lost his wife, leaving him with five young kinner to raise on his own. He is exhausted. Mary’s cousin schemes to match her with Micah. Under pressure, she gives in and moves to Indiana. But Micah knows nothing of the plan, and he is not pleased. Could things get any worse? Can Mary and Micah find anything to celebrate this Thanksgiving or will misunderstandings and humiliation be all that’s on the menu?
Thomas Bontrager moves to Planter’s Point with his nephew, Bobby, after Bobby’s parents die in a buggy accident that leaves Bobby crippled. But Thomas fears his nephew’s wounds run much deeper than the one that can be seen. Then, a visit to the town’s bakery brings someone new into their lives, a young woman in a leg brace who might be able to heal Bobby’s heart. But Clara Lantz has a burden too terrible to share—she caused the buggy accident that took her mother’s life. Clara fights against her growing feelings for Thomas and Bobby, certain she does not deserve anyone’s love. When Thomas learns the truth about Clara, will it bring them closer together? Or is Clara right—she doesn’t deserve the love of any man, even one so kind as Thomas?
Martha Yoder moves to Hollybrook to help Sarah with her kinner after her husband leaves to work at the factories. Martha’s days are filled with housework, caring for her nephews, and tending the animals. Alan Lapp tries to manage the family farm, his father’s illness, and his shunned brother’s absurd demands. Will is relentless in his pursuit of the family land, and Alan must find a way to stop him. Alan finds comfort in his budding friendship with Martha. When Martha is forced to leave town, he is bereft. Is the only good thing that’s happened to him in a long while now leaving his life? ​
Rachel Fisher struggles to live peaceably with her late husband’s aenti, who took Rachel and her son in when they needed shelter. But Barbara continually interferes with how Rachel is raising young Evan, and sparks fly. When newcomer David Wengerd moves into the district, Rachel is intrigued. But there are secrets there, something David is hiding. Wayne Weaver, a young farmer, has loved Rachel for a long time. He’s been biding his time as she heals from her grief. But with David’s appearance, he fears he’s waited too long. Has Rachel’s tender heart gone elsewhere?
When Hettie Mast’s fiancé leaves her the week before her wedding, she’s heartbroken, embarrassed and ashamed. So ashamed, she lies to cover the betrayal. Even so, her heart dares to hope, and when she meets Amos Wengerd, she wonders if perhaps all is not lost. Amos has a fall and is badly injured. Hettie worries about his recovery. She worries, too, that he doesn’t feel the same way about her as she does about him. Now, tangled in the web of her own lies, she isn’t sure which way to turn or how to get out. And until she confesses everything, a happy future is impossible.
Linda Hostetler is engaged to marry handsome Levi Resch. Then Linda suffers a tragic bicycle accident, and when she wakes up, she can’t remember anything. Not Levi, not her family, nothing. Englischer Clay Dawson finds Linda at the scene of the accident, and she clings to him as the only familiar person in her life. Levi is devastated with this turn of events and tries everything to help Linda get her memory back. Yet it looks as if it isn’t going to happen. Besides, Linda’s affections seem to be turning in a different direction…  ​
Timothy Studor suffers through his former fiancée’s wedding. When it’s finally over, he’s ready to flee when he learns that the Amish in Green Valley, Ohio, are calling for young men from Hollybrook to move there to court their women. Though not interested in courting again, he volunteers. In Ohio, Elsie Danner’s beau abruptly breaks up with her upon discovering they are distant cousins. When Timothy Studor arrives, he and Elsie develop a connection through their recent broken hearts. But as time passes, Timothy realizes it might be more than that—but they are both trapped in the past.  ​
Leora King runs her parents’ farmhouse and works to keep her cranky father happy. Both require all her energy. She’s given up on finding true love; given up on a home of her own. Johnathan comes to Green Valley for the express purpose of finding a wife. His first choice is Mae Gross. She is pretty and nice and Leora’s best friend. When Leora’s buggy slides off the road in a harrowing ice storm, Johnathan finds her, and together, they survive the night in an abandoned farmhouse. Leora falls hard for Johnathan, but Mae is her best friend, and Leora can’t even entertain the idea of betraying her.
Every day, Mercy Hess walks home from her job and sees the same driver, yet always in a different car. One blustery day, he slows and offers Mercy a lift. Throwing caution to the wind, she accepts. The driver is Charlie Westman, and she is drawn to him … and accepts more than one ride as the days go by. But he’s an Englischer and falling for him means leaving everything she knows. Elam Fisher has always loved Mercy Hess. But she’s seeing an Englischer. He can’t compete with that nor does he want to. Mercy knows Elam likes her. He and Charlie couldn’t be more different. Mercy struggles with her choices, and things are moving toward a crisis… ​
A tragic road accident sends Leah Yoder reeling. Her mother is dead. And so is the mother of Seth Knapp. Now Leah struggles to do not only her chores, but her mother’s. When her father deserts the family, her brothers are left tending the crops. Leah asks her beau Timothy for help, but he is busy and not inclined to spend many hours helping. Seth hears of Leah’s father’s disappearance and despite his increased workload, he comes daily to help. Seth understands Leah’s grief without her saying a word. Leah finds her heart turning more and more toward Seth, but she fights it. She and Timothy have been courting for years—they are practically engaged. And she does love him…
Marlene Burki came to Baker’s Corner looking for sanctuary. She wasn’t expecting to find freedom. Pregnant and desperate, Marlene would never have left her husband Jeremy if she’d had any choice. But her love for the child inside her drives her to do whatever it takes to keep the unborn baby safe. When Marlene meets Zebadiah Hartzler, with his kind ways and gentle presence, things become very confusing for Marlene. As the consequences of her secret grow and tragedy upon tragedy strikes her, Marlene can’t see how she will ever escape the web of suffering she’s spun around herself. It will take a miracle of healing, a divine plan, and an ocean of love to turn her life around…
Pamela Blum yearns to marry Samuel, who might propose at any minute. Her future is all planned out until one day, a tragic event shatters her plan. Pamela finds herself feeling alone without the support of her cousin and best friend, Millie. What's more, Millie leaves behind a little girl – having begged Pamela to care for the toddler. Why is Samuel so against the idea of Pamela caring for Cindy? Is he really the kind of man Pamela wants to marry? With her crystal-clear future now murky, can she see her kind and gentle neighbor Lucas for who he really is?
Dinah’s sister, Claudia, has been seeing an Englischer, and Dinah has been covering for her. When Claudia disappears, everything comes out—including the lie Claudia told her family when she claimed she was being courted by Aaron Burner. That particular lie burns through Dinah’s heart, for she’s quite fond of Aaron. Claudia's disappearance is one thing, but her return is an even bigger mess. When Claudia coerces Aaron into marrying her, Dinah is beside herself. How can she stay and watch her sister marry the man she loves?
Norma Glick has been longing for something better ever since her mother died, leaving her in charge of a household with four siblings. She dares to dream of Trevor Schwartz—with his tender smile and easy-going ways—as part of her future. But when her aging Onkel Silas, comes to stay, Norma is forced to give up all her dreams. Silas's demands consume her days, and as he gets older and sicker, her resentment grows. But God has more in mind for Norma than frustration and exhaustion. Silas is all part of a plan—a plan to show her what truly matters. 
Now that widower Ezra Lapp's son is grown, he finds himself falling for a woman much too young for him. Ezra can’t seem to stay away from her, despite knowing that her daed would never approve. Sally Wagler fears she is destined to be an old maidel. When her feelings start to grow for a much older man, she doesn’t believe anything can come from it. Then, she learns of a matchmaking scheme to pair Ezra with her widowed cousin, and all hope seems gone. Can Ezra and Sally find the courage to admit their love for one another? Or will the disapproval of her family keep them apart?
Annie Hershberger’s engagement doesn’t last twenty-our hours before her fiancé backs out and dumps her. Devastated, she flees to Hollybrook to work in her uncle’s toy shop. Maybe this move will give her a new start. But Annie doesn’t count on an accidental shooting. She doesn’t count on meeting the victim’s grieving brother or the compassion for him that stirs in her heart. She doesn’t count on her father insisting she attend her former beau’s wedding to his new fiancée. In this tender and heartwarming romance, Annie discovers that joy and happiness are possible on the heels of tragedy.
Doris Glick’s beau was convicted of car theft and is in prison. But she is determined to remain loyal to him. She’s sure when her family hears the complete story of what happened, everything will be cleared up. She prays Jordan will be released by Christmas. Doris’s cousin Matthew—who isn’t truly related to her—is more upset than anyone about Doris’s courtship with Jordan. But he can never reveal his true reason. No one would understand his affection for Doris. As Christmas approaches, he realizes there is only one decision he can really make… Now, he just has to make it. ​
Doris Glick’s beau has been released from prison—and just in time for Christmas. Life can return to normal, and she and Jordan can continue courting. But Doris is wrong. Nothing goes as she hopes. Jordan has changed—and not in a good way. Matthew Wanner, Doris’s best friend and adopted cousin, begins to court his girlfriend in earnest. Doris wants to be happy for him, but she struggles. When she discovers the reason why, her entire world tilts, and she is blindsided. Where is the promise of Christmas? 
Doris Glick’s beau has done more than enough to cause pain to his family and everyone in the district. Doris is beside herself. She’s tired of making excuses for him, tired of defending him, tired of him. But how can she break up with him when he’s hurt? The only person she wants to confide in is her adopted cousin, Matthew Wanner. As Christmas approaches, she becomes more and more drawn to Matthew. Matthew is moving quickly toward asking Annie Hersberger to marry him. While Doris does her best to support him, her heart is breaking. Has she trapped herself with a beau she doesn’t love? ​


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The unthinkable has happened. Amy Yoder rushes to Andrew's house, ready to take care of his newborn baby. How can her best friend Grace be gone? How could Grace not have lived to see her baby draw its first breath? Grief is thick in Andrew's house. Amy does her best to keep things going. But Peter, Amy's long-time beau, isn't pleased. When he witnesses Amy in Andrew's house, he panics and makes a decision that changes everything...
After her best friend dies immediately after childbirth, Amy Yoder cares for little Susie like her own. When Susie’s grandmother appears on the scene, ready to take over Susie’s complete care, Amy tries to be gracious and bow out. But how does a person bow out of a situation like that? How can Amy give up the baby she loves like her own daughter? How can she leave Andrew’s home where she’s stayed since Susie’s birth? Nothing is right in Amy's life anymore, and her conflicting feelings toward Andrew don't help.
Things go from bad to worse for Andrew Miller. His wife dies, leaving him with a newborn daughter. Now his mother-in-law wants to keep the baby with her. How he wishes Amy Yoder would come back and help him with his daughter. When she was there, things were smoother. Happier. But she’s gone now. When Andrew sees her with her fiancé, something inside him shrivels. He fights his reaction, knowing he can’t possibly love Amy—not so soon after his beloved wife’s death. But at least, he still has his daughter… unless his mother-in-law gets her way. Is there any way Andrew can keep little Susie with him and also bring Amy back into his life?
She made a promise, and now she has to keep it. Honor Kennel thought marrying Gabe Chupp would solve everything—give her family a roof over their heads and allow them to stay in Hollybrook. But there is one glaring problem. She doesn’t love Gabe. Gabe Chupp can’t believe his good fortune. He’s secretly loved Honor for years, so when they marry, he is over the moon. But after their wedding, something is wrong. On the heels of a devastating family crisis, Gabe discovers the truth, and his world splits apart. Now what is he supposed to do? Now that he knows…
Uriah Umble is bad news—except to Beulah Yoder. She loves him and will do anything for him—including sneak out of the house repeatedly to be with him. When Beulah finds herself in the oldest kind of trouble, Uriah wants nothing to do with her. Desperate, she is forced to confront the truth. Rescue comes from a completely unexpected source. But can Ethan Miller possibly want to involve himself in her mess? And why? Feel Beulah's confusion and rejection, and rejoice with her as she learns the true meaning of faith, forgiveness, and love.