Amish Romance
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When Sarah Fisher loses her brother and sister-in-law, she’s left to raise their two children and manage the family woodworking business. Facing mounting challenges, she hires widower Daniel Miller, whose skills revive the struggling shop—and whose kindness touches her heart. But as their bond grows, the district bishop questions Sarah’s ability to keep the family together, setting a Christmas deadline to prove herself. Can Sarah and Daniel build a future of love and hope before the children are taken away?
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Amos Graber returns to his Amish community seeking redemption, but many remain reluctant to forgive his past mistakes. Meanwhile, Linda Bontrager struggles to honor her late mother’s legacy by organizing the Christmas Market, battling self-doubt as the task grows overwhelming. When their paths cross, an unexpected connection offers hope and healing. Yet, the weight of their community’s judgement threatens to pull them apart. Can the spirit of Christmas bring them the courage to embrace a new beginning together?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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NINE Amish favorites by our best-selling author Hannah Miller. Thousands of pages of tender, sweet romance. Experience the struggles and joy of these resilient Amish women and the men they love. Their stories will warm your heart. Here’s what you get: Martha’s Homecoming; Amish Rose; Sweet Forgiveness; Amish Caretaker; Her Sister’s Lie; Helen’s Fresh Start; Watching Over Cindy; Sally’s Beau; Amish Escape!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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…?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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 quickly, she manages to get hired at a factory. 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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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…
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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 of the match. 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 and their Amish community stand between them, keeping them apart?
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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?
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Helen Beiler is still mourning the death of her mother when she starts her new job as the district teacher. When Manny Hertzler, the older brother of one of her students, comes to her with concerns for his sister's welfare, Helen believes she has failed at her job, but Manny is kind and encouraging, and after a while, they become close. However, Helen's father is not so accepting of Manny, and there seems no way for them to be together. Helen must put her own wishes aside and do as her father asks, but her heart is leading her elsewhere.
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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 local Amish boy, 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 witness her sister’s wedding to the man she loves?
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When Rebecca's employer, Esther Fretz, visits her son for Christmas, Rebecca is forced to go with her. Rebecca knows no one in Baker's Corner until she meets Justin Raber. Justin is friendly and makes her feel almost at home. Justin has his life planned out. He's going to marry Mary Ellen Gropp. But when he meets Rebecca, he takes a liking to her; although, he does his best to ignore it. He's already made a commitment to Mary Ellen. Yet despite his best efforts, he is drawn to Rebecca. And then his girlfriend shocks both Justin and the entire town with a decision of her own.
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Nancy Springer struggles to pay the loan on her family’s farm while her father does little to help. When he loses the farm, they are forced to move in with Nancy's cousin. The only bright spot in the bleak situation is neighbor, Will Helmuth. Nancy can’t deny her growing feelings for him but fears he will never feel the same way about her. Widowed farmer, Will Helmuth still grieves for his wife. He has no interest in courting anyone, yet his doggedness is tested when Nancy moves in next door. As Christmas approaches and he spends more time with her, he finds his resolve slipping...
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At seventeen, Diane Eicher has lost almost everything – and she's in danger of losing even more. After her parents die in an accident, Diane is bereft. It was all so sudden, not only for her, but also for her four younger siblings. Diane turns to the young man she's courting for support, but he's quick to back away. Now Diane is all alone, and the bishop has told her that unless she proves she can run her parents' fabric store as well as raise her siblings, the children will be split up and sent away to relatives. Diane has already lost her beau and her parents – she can't face losing the rest of her family, too. And the bishop has imposed an impossible deadline: Christmas Day.
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During the Christmas season, Mary Lapp takes a job house sitting. She prays her time away from home will help her heal after losing her sister—and diminish the plaguing guilt that haunts her. Despite what everyone says, Mary feels responsible for her sister’s death. But when Mary contends with strange and mysterious occurrences that threaten her safety, she fears she should have never come to the Friesen’s farm – until love comes to the door and her life is forever changed.
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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 in their home, Norma finds herself forced to give up all her dreams. Silas's demands consume her days, and as he gets older and sicker, her resentment grows. But Norma is about to find out that God has more in mind for her than frustration and exhaustion. Silas is all part of a plan—a plan to show her what truly matters. A plan to show Norma the scope of compassion, the breadth of grace, and the goodness of being needed.
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Jeremy Slagel returns to Baker’s Corner to care for his bitter and dying father, already wanting to leave again. A woman from his past causes him to rethink his plans, but how can he stay in a place with such devastating memories? Five years ago, Lovina Wyse was distraught when Jeremy Slagel left their small Amish community, but she doesn’t dwell on her broken dreams. Though Jeremy is back now, it’s only temporary. She can’t allow him into her heart again. Both Jeremy and Lovina have forgotten about love’s amazing power. Can they open their hearts and move beyond past hurts to find love at last?
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Accompanying her aunt on a mission of mercy, Ivy Guth is a reluctant traveler. But unknown to her, she is about to embark on a journey toward love, romance, adventure and her true self. Can Josh Troyer persuade Ivy to leave the safety of her beliefs? Or will Daniel Ropp tie her to her roots? Even as she finds her path, Ivy struggles to make sense of her new experiences. And alongside her, Ivy’s aunt realizes that her own life is far from over, and the echoes of a long past romance still resonate in the dawn of a new day.
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Ever since her parents were killed in a bus accident, Martha Bender has lived with her Amish grandmother. But when her grandmother becomes sick, Martha is sent to live with her Englisch aunt in Indianapolis. Martha doesn’t fit in at school, and she misses her friends back home—especially Amos, the boy she’s always loved. Martha is determined to return to Baker’s Corner—and Amos—and live on her beloved Amish farm again. But her plans are left in ruin after her grandmother dies and her aunt puts the farm up for sale.
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With her plain looks, Iris Glick has spent her entire life feeling inferior. At nineteen, she decides to take drastic measures to land a boyfriend. When she meets Jason Rutger, she throws herself head-long into a relationship that tests her faith and pushes her boundaries. Rather than finding the value she wants, her time with Jason only plunges her into deeper misery and uncertainty. With the help of her friend and a handsome Amish boy, Iris is given the opportunity for a new direction in life ... but is she brave enough to take it, or will she continue to follow Jason, who is a sure thing?
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Dawn has devoted her life to her twin sister, Debbie, after Debbie's leg was amputated, but she still yearns for a life of her own. She sees a help-wanted sign at a fabric shop and jumps at the chance, but her father forbids it. Secretly, Dawn takes the job. It's just a few hours a week; what harm can it do? Dawn meets Mennonite Reuben Epp, who quickly becomes more than a friend. But Reuben isn't Amish, and Dawn’s family will never approve of him or the way they met—through a job she isn't supposed to have. How can Dawn unite her two separate lives before they both come crashing down around her?
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When Lawrence Fisher tells Miriam Troyer that it’s over between them, Miriam is devastated. Sent away to her kin , Miriam is set loose in a new and exciting environment—with a cousin who is not Amish. Miriam begins Rumspringa, vowing to prove she is worthy of Lawrence’s interest and affection. She dives into everything, eager to be known as adventurous and daring; but it comes back to bite her. Once again, Miriam is set adrift. She doesn’t know who she is anymore—or who she should be. Only a crisis will show her the truth of her heart and her faith.
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Eager to fulfill her grandfather’s dying wish, Joyce Studer agrees to be courted by Andy Ramseyer. Her promise is challenged when she meets William Plank, who appears to be completely captivated by her. While Joyce is drawn to Andy’s quiet dependability, she is also attracted to William’s adventurous spirit. Mysterious rumors begin to surface about William—disturbing reports that have everyone in the district on edge. Joyce doesn’t know what or whom to believe anymore. She can’t even trust her heart. Only a disaster gives her clarity—but then, it’s too late.
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Despite their 10-year age gap, Betty Byler has feelings for Elam Shrock. To save Betty from the embarrassment of unrequited love, her mother sends her away to Ohio. While staying with her cousins, Betty discovers a different life amongst her new Englisch friends—friends that include the dashing Ronnie York. In Baker’s Corner, Elam is now courting Deborah, so Betty’s mother thinks it’s safe for her daughter to return. She is wrong. Caught between her feelings for Elam and her new love interest, Ronnie, Betty knows what her heart is truly telling her. If only Elam’s eyes would open in time…
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Debbie Shelter loves Jonas Peachey. After a devastating accident, Debbie struggles to adjust to life with a disability. But Jonas isn't there for her, and it's as though she never knew him at all. Debbie must depend on her twin sister, Dawn, and Jacob Peachey, Jonas's older brother, who has secretly loved Debbie for years. Slowly, Debbie heals physically, but her heart remains broken over Jonas's rejection--until she realizes that God might have something more for her… Something she never dreamed could be true.
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Bridget Lehman is heartbroken. Her fiancé not only ended things and began courting another, but he lied about it. Bridget flees and moves in with her aenti and onkel to help care for their children. A health crisis strikes, and a young man is hired to help out during the emergency. Bridget cannot deny her attraction to him—but she’s skittish. With his stutter and his shyness, the young man is just as skittish as Bridget. But life has thrown them together, and their affection builds. Still … the last thing Bridget needs or wants is the attention of a kind stranger.
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The teaching job promised to Jane Graber is given to newcomer, Evan Schrock, and her life is turned upside down. Evan can’t even manage his sisters, much less the school that should have been hers. Jane lands a nanny position to twin Englisch boys. There, she meets Clay Wilson, the brother of her employer—a dashing man who is not only worldly but interested in her. Suddenly Jane has two men, one Amish and one Englisch, both vying for her attention. The situation escalates, and soon it’s not only her heart that’s in danger...
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Rachel has always thought of herself as a good Amish girl, but she finds herself falling for her boss, Englisch vet Mason Porter. Mason is a believer, but he isn't Amish, and Rachel knows her family will never allow her to marry him. Her parents try to set her up with neighbor Lloyd Werngard, a kind, quiet Amish man. He's a good person—but he isn't Mason Porter. Tragedy strikes, and Rachel is deeply devastated. The worst has happened, and no one can make it better.
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Newly pregnant and divorced, Englischer Marlie Jensen flees to Baker’s Corner. She finds a job at an Amish bed and breakfast. She works hard, wanting to prove her worth and secure a future for her baby. She meets the innkeeper’s nephew, Abel Yoder, and despite her broken heart, she finds herself drawn to this kind, gentle man. As the weeks turn to months, Marlie becomes entrenched in the Amish way of life. Marlie and Abel fall in love, but the roadblocks between them are insurmountable. Has Marlie uprooted her life only to have her heart broken again?
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Linda Hilty parents want to move to the nearest city, Morrington, and more shockingly, they want to leave the Amish faith. Linda’s younger sisters don’t want to go. Neither does Linda—how can she throw away all her beliefs and traditions? Plus, there is the possibility of courtship with the handsome woodworker, Thomas Schwartz. How can she possibly leave her community and the one man who makes her heart beat so fast?
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Susan Miller loves Jake Studer. She always has. When he leaves on his Rumspringa and doesn’t return, she continues to love him and believe in him. When he finally comes home, she’s giddy with joy. But Jake has no plans to stay in Baker’s Corner. And during the few weeks he’s back, he arranges a secret buggy race. Catastrophe follows, and Susan knows she must give up on him. He’ll never come back to Baker’s Corner for good; he’ll never be part of the people again; he’ll never join church. But knowing it’s time to give up on him is one thing. Doing it is another.
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Hannah Miller!Hannah Miller has been writing Amish Romance for the past seven years. Long intrigued by the Amish way of life, Hannah has traveled the United States, visiting different Amish communities She treasures the Amish friends she's made. Hannah makes her home in Indiana, along with her husband, Robert. Together, they have three children and seven grandchildren. Hannah loves to ride bikes in the sunshine! And if it’s warm enough for a picnic, you’ll find her under the nearest tree! Hannah is delighted to join the Tica House Publishing family and looks forward to getting to know her readers.
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