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The Amish Matchmakers
by Beth WisemanThis Amish matchmaker is an expert at finding love for others, but will she find it for herself?Widowed sisters Esther and Lizzie are the town innkeepers—and the town matchmakers. But when a new tenant moves into a guest cottage at their Peony Inn, the sisters are shocked to discover that maybe this time, one of them might finally find a match of her own. Retired dentist Dr. Benjamin Stoltzfus has signed a six-month lease at the cottage—and gentle Esther and spirited Lizzie are in a surprising competition for the kind doctor&’s affections. Dr. Stoltzfus doesn&’t appear to be Amish, but his last name and his mysterious background have the sisters guessing—and open to the possibility of finding love again.Things really heat up when Benjamin&’s granddaughter, Mindy, comes to visit. Escaping her big-city life in Texas, Mindy has moved to Amish country to be closer to her grandfather and to embrace the simpler life she has longed for. But she&’s unprepared for what happens when an attractive young Amish man, who spends time at the inn helping out the widows, runs his lawnmower right into her little red sports car. Sure, Gabriel is cute and funny and nice—but can a romance between an Englisch girl and an Amish boy end well?As Mindy and Gabriel find themselves thrown together time after time, they forge a friendship and start making matchmaking plans of their own. Which sister would be better for Mindy&’s grandfather—Esther or Lizzie? And as the two young people put their energy into playing Cupid, it looks like love and the life they&’ve both dreamed of might also be finding them.Charming Amish romance featuring a later-in-life love triangleStand-alone novel, but returning to the world of The Amish Inn seriesIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
The Amish Matchmakers: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Brides of Lost Creek)
by Marta PerryCould an unlikely pair make the perfect team? When Amish widow Hannah Esch agrees to play chaperone to a group of teenagers from different communities, the last thing she expects is to be working with Samuel Miller. She hasn&’t forgotten how he&’d objected to her marriage to his business partner&’s son, but she can&’t go back on her promise to help her beloved grandfather. Aware of how little Hannah thinks of him, Samuel hopes this project will mend the bridge between them. When her twin boys take a liking to Samuel and she begins to see him in a new light, can she make room for forgiveness…and a second chance at happily-ever-after?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Brides of Lost Creek Book 1: Second Chance Amish BrideBook 2: The Wedding Quilt BrideBook 3: The Promised Amish BrideBook 4: The Amish Widow's HeartBook 5: A Secret Amish CrushBook 6: Nursing Her Amish NeighborBook 7: The Widow's Bachelor BargainBook 8: Match Made at the Amish InnBook 9: The Amish Matchmakers
The Amish Matchmaking Dilemma: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Amish Country Matches #1)
by Patricia JohnsThey&’re not compatible on paper… But might be the perfect match. Amish bachelor Mose Klassen knows what he needs in a wife—someone quiet and traditional, the exact opposite of Naomi Peachy. His lifelong stutter has made him reserved, but when his childhood friend volunteers as his speaking tutor, Mose can&’t help but be drawn to the outgoing woman. Naomi&’s progressive views mean she&’ll never make his matchmaker&’s list…but could an unexpected match be his perfect fit?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Amish Country Matches Book 1: The Amish Matchmaking Dilemma
The Amish Mercies Collection: Abiding Mercy, Arms of Mercy, Steadfast Mercy
by Ruth ReidAbiding MercyA young woman faces an impossible situation: Should she do the right thing and bring heartache to nearly everyone she knows or deny her true self and always wonder . . . what if?Arms of MercyA story of renewed love, boundless hope, and a little help from angels above.He lost her once to a rash decision. He will not lose her again.Steadfast MercyShe&’s returning to her old Amish community with something to hide. Something big. He&’s just trying to make it through his first winter as a farmer. Together they will learn the meaning of steadfast mercy in this sweet Amish romance.
The Amish Midwife's Bargain: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Patrice LewisAn accident on a stormy night Will change the course of their lives… Grieving after the loss of a patient, midwife Miriam Kemp returns to her Amish roots and vows to leave her nursing life behind. But when she accidentally hits Aaron Lapp on a rain-drenched road, she offers to help the scarred and handsome—if somewhat cranky—bachelor while he recovers. Could this arrangement allow them to heal…while finding a love they never expected?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
The Amish Midwife's Courtship
by Cheryl WillifordAn Arranged Romance Molly Ziegler is proud of being a successful midwife. But at age twenty-one, she's unmarried-and fodder for gossip in her Amish community. Even as her meddling mother urges her to marry the town's most eligible bachelor, Molly wants more. And in newcomer Isaac Gruber, she's found her way out. If Isaac will pretend to court her, her mother has to stop matchmaking-once and for all. What Molly didn't plan on are the unexpected feelings the businessman stirs in her. Isaac will go along with Molly's ruse. Especially since he can't stop thinking about her. But when the favor backfires spectacularly, it might just lead them toward true love.
The Amish Midwife's Courtship and Plain Truth
by Debby Giusti Cheryl WillifordDiscovering faith and love in Amish country The Amish Midwife's Courtship by Cheryl Williford In newcomer Isaac Gruber, single twenty-one-year-old Molly Ziegler has found a way out of her mother's matrimonial meddling. If Isaac will pretend to court her, her mother has to stop matchmaking once and for all. Isaac will go along with Molly's ruse-especially since he's falling for her. But when the favor backfires, it might just lead them toward true love. Plain Truth by Debby Giusti When widowed doctor Ella Jacobsen is attacked, the peace she's found in Georgia's Amish country is shattered. Now her life is in the hands of army special agent Zach Swain. Zach can't resist the vulnerable but headstrong Ella. To save her, he must uncover the secrets that swirl around the idyllic community. And he needs to do it fast, because Ella is running out of time.
The Amish Midwife's Secret (Love and Promises #2)
by Rachel J. GoodAn Amish midwife and an Englisch doctor must embrace their differences to rescue a baby in need in this uplifting romance that will "capture your heart and leave you smiling" (Amy Lillard). Kyle Miller never planned on becoming a country doctor. But when he's offered a medical practice in his sleepy hometown, Kyle knows he must return... and face the painful past he left behind. Except the Amish community isn't quite ready for Kyle. Especially the pretty midwife who refuses to compromise her traditions with his modern medicine...The more Leah Stoltzfus works with the handsome Englisch doctor, the more she finds herself caught between the expectations of her family and her own hopes for the future. It will take one surprising revelation and one helpless baby in need of love to show Leah and Kyle that their bond may be greater than their differences... if Leah can find the courage to follow her heart."The Amish Teacher's Gift might have been the first book I've read by Rachel J. Good, but it won't be my last." - Shelley Shepard Gray, New York Times bestselling authorThe Love & Promises series:The Amish Teacher's GiftThe Amish Midwife's SecretThe Amish Widow's Rescue
The Amish Midwife: The Amish Midwife Yuletide Cowboys Rancher For The Holidays (Lancaster Courtships #3)
by Patricia DavidsAn Amish bachelor needs the help of a guarded midwife to care for his baby niece in this heartwarming, inspirational romance.An Unexpected Family Amish midwife Anne Stoltzfus is used to late-night visitors—but she&’s shocked to find reclusive bachelor Joseph Lapp on her doorstep with a baby in his arms. Their neighborly quarrels are pushed aside when Joseph explains that his sister has left her daughter in his care—and Joseph needs Anne to be her nanny. Soon they&’re bonding over baby Leah, and the love they feel for her is healing them both. When Joseph makes an offer of marriage, Anne&’s painful past resurfaces and she&’s unsure of what to do. But taking a chance could mean love—and family—are waiting just across the fence. Lancaster Courtships: Life and love in Amish country Collect all three books in the series! The Amish Bride by Emma Miller The Amish Mother by Rebecca Kertz The Amish Midwife by Patricia Davids
The Amish Mother
by Rebecca KertzUnexpected LoveAmish widow Lizzie Fisher loves her seven stepchildren as though they were her own. But her brother-in-law's unexpected arrival on the farm has her worried. After all, Zachariah Fisher is the true heir of the property. And he could decide to send her away from her family and her home of two years. Lizzie is determined to show the handsome farmer that her physical challenges don't prevent her from being a hard worker or a loving mother. For she finds herself losing her heart to Zack and hopes he'll see they're meant to be a family forever. Lancaster Courtships: Life and love in Amish country Collect all 3 books in the series! The Amish Bride by Emma Miller The Amish Mother by Rebecca Kertz The Amish Midwife by Patricia Davids
The Amish Nanny's Promise: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Amy GrochowskiShe&’ll do what it takes To keep his family together… When her dearest cousin passed, Fern Beiler made her a promise—to look after her two young children and keep her memory alive. The obvious solution is a marriage of convenience to their father, widower Nick Weaver. But when spending time together causes lines to blur, can two childhood friends overcome feelings of guilt for a chance at happiness…together? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
The Amish Nanny's Secret: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Amy LillardWill a temporary arrangementturn into the love she needs? Naomi Ebersol has always felt like the black sheep of her Amish community, and even more so now that she&’s been accepted into art school. It&’ll be difficult leaving Millers Creek behind, but she longs to follow her heart. To pay for her tuition, she agrees to be a nanny for widower Josias Schrock, who needs help caring for his five energetic little boys. Only now, everyone in their community thinks they&’re engaged! Being around his family starts to feel all too real. But how can Naomi choose between the dream she&’s always wanted…and the promise of love?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
The Amish Nanny's Sweetheart: Frontier Matchmaker Bride The Amish Nanny's Sweetheart Accidental Family Husband By Arrangement (Amish Country Brides Ser. #2)
by Jan DrexlerLove in Plain Sight As nanny for her nephew, Judith Lapp’s finally part of a vibrant, joyful Amish community instead of living on the outskirts looking in. But teaching her neighbors’ Englischer farmworker to read Pennsylvania Dutch wasn’t part of her plan. And the more time she spends with Guy Hoover, the more he sparks longings for a home and family of Judith’s own.Guy figured he would never be truly accepted by his Amish employers’ community—even though the Mast family treats him like a son. But Judith’s steadfast caring shows him that true belonging could be within his reach…if he and Judith can reconcile their very different hopes—and hearts.
The Amish Nanny: An Unexpected Amish Romance The Amish Nanny's Sweetheart (Brides of Amish Country #12)
by Patricia DavidsUSA Today–Bestselling Author: A family in need finds new hope in a hired nanny . . . A reclusive Amish logger, Ethan Gingerich is more comfortable around his draft horses than the orphaned niece and nephews he’s taken in. Yet he’s determined to provide the children with a good, loving home. The little ones, including a defiant eight-year-old, need a proper nanny. But when Ethan hires shy Amishwoman Clara Barkman, he never expects her temporary position to have such a lasting hold on all of them. Now this man of few words must convince Clara she’s found her forever home and family . . . Praise for Patricia Davids’ novels“Uplifting . . . will have fans of Amish romance eager to read more from Davids.” —Publishers Weekly“Tender and gentle, with two delightful characters who truly belong together. A lovely read.” —RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times–bestselling author of Willowleaf Lane
The Amish Newcomer
by Patrice LewisAn Englisch city girl learns about herself while hiding out among the Plain People in this inspirational romance.“If you want a romance brimming over with fun and chat while carrying out gardening, cooking and carpentry, you’ve found it. The delightful read eased my cares, and anyone looking for an inspirational romance may consider the dilemmas faced by various characters. . . . Enjoy The Amish Newcomer and count your blessings.” —Fresh FictionTelevision journalist Leah Porte never imagined her career would end with her witnessing a murder. Now she’s temporarily living among the Amish in witness protection. Instead of feeling alone and adrift, Leah is warmly welcomed by the close-knit community—and Amish bachelor Isaac Sommer. But caught between two very different worlds, choosing love would mean leaving her Englisch life behind forever . . .
The Amish Nurse's Suitor (Amish of Serenity Ridge #2)
by Carrie LighteEnglisch dreams in an Amish heart…Her career took her into the Englisch world… Is love enough to bring her home?Temporarily in her Amish community to help with her sick brother’s business, nurse Rachel Blank can’t wait to get back to the Englisch world…and far away from Arden Esh. Her brother’s headstrong carpentry partner challenges her at every turn. But when a family crisis redefines their relationship, will Rachel realize the life she really wants is right here…with Arden?
The Amish Nurse's Suitor and The Nanny's Amish Family: A 2-in-1 Collection
by Patricia Johns Carrie LighteCaught between two worldsThe Amish Nurse’s Suitor by Carrie LighteTemporarily in her Amish community to help with her sick brother’s business, nurse Rachel Blank can’t wait to get back to the Englisch world…and far away from Arden Esh. Her brother’s headstrong carpentry partner challenges her at every turn. But when a family crisis redefines their relationship, will Rachel realize the life she really wants is right here…with Arden?The Nanny’s Amish Family by Patricia JohnsSchoolteacher Patience Flaud longs for a family of her own—but knows it can never happen. At least she can help Amish bachelor Thomas Wiebe with his small Englisher daughter. As she settles the child into Amish life, Patience begins falling for the bewildered new father and his heartbroken little girl. But is love enough to make them a permanent family?
The Amish Outcast's Holiday Return: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Lacy Williams'Tis the season for forgiveness…in this novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Lacy Williams Torn between family loyalty and her dreams for the future… Grace Beiler&’s shocked when Zach Miller arrives at her family&’s farmhouse seeking forgiveness for his teenage mistake that cost her sister&’s fiancé his life. But when her father gives Zach a job, Grace gets to know the man he&’s become…and starts to want more than friendship. Can love bloom amid hidden secrets and family grief, and give them a fresh start at Christmas?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unattached Neighbor (The Amish Quiltmaker #6)
by Jennifer BeckstrandIrrepressible Colorado Amish quiltmaker Esther Kiem is delighted to help the four Yoder sisters stitch together their beloved great-grandmother&’s birthday quilt…especially when it means putting her matchmaking talents to use!Infused with her signature humor and heart, award-winning, USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Beckstrand blends quilting, mischief, and matchmaking for the sixth Amish Quiltmaker romance – perfect for fans of Amy Clipston, Wanda Brunstetter, and Linda Byler. At thirty-two, Ada Yoder is resigned to caring for her three sisters, her ever-impractical father, and their prosperous, but demanding, farm. The last kind of trouble she needs is Enos Hoover claiming that six acres of their land actually belongs to him—and taking steps to prove it. But Ada soon finds that battling Enos' clever strategies is delightfully intriguing—and lighting an impossible spark . . . Enos is determined to make his mater proud by turning difficult acreage into a successful farm. Legally, he is in the right to reclaim the land from the Yoders. But Ada's hard-working stubbornness and refreshing honesty are proving to be more of an irresistible challenge than an obstacle. Now, can Enos and Ada find enough faith and understanding to reconcile family, duty, and love—and stake their claim on a forever happiness together?Sometimes the greatest blessings come in disguise . . .
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece (The Amish Quiltmaker #3)
by Jennifer BeckstrandQuilt making, troublemaking, and matchmaking create a sweetly entertaining mix in this inspirational romance series featuring resourceful Colorado quiltmaker Esther Kiem—from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Beckstrand, beloved, award-winning inspirational romance author of the Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill, The Honeybee Sisters, and The Petersheim Brothers series. Will appeal to fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Amy Lillard, and Emma Miller. Mattie Zook always stands up for what&’s right—which is why she&’s been exiled from her Pennsylvania Dutch home to her Aunt Esther&’s farm. Outraged at local discrimination against the Amish, she&’s using her rumschpringe to run for town council. Esther can only hope that sensible local farmer Freeman Sensenig will help Mattie—and keep her from going too far. But Mattie is soon finding her new campaign manager all too appealing . . . Freeman never thought that the standoffish, opinionated Mattie would care so much about others. Even more amazing, their differences are somehow making her campaign successful—and have him hoping for more of a future with her. But unexpected obstacles and a sudden romantic rival will put their growing closeness to the test—and give them only one chance to truly reconcile their hearts . . .Praise for The Amish Quiltmaker&’s Unexpected Baby&“Fans of Wanda Brunstetter will enjoy this satisfying, sentimental tale.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unexpected Baby (The Amish Quiltmaker #1)
by Jennifer BeckstrandIn the first in an engaging new series, an Amish quiltmaker moves from Pennsylvania to a new settlement in Colorado, where adventure, challenges, and love are waiting . . . Esther Zook is starting over after her father&’s death, piecing together a new life with as much care as she puts into her intricate quilts. When her wayward sister abandons her baby, it throws all those plans for a fresh start asunder. Esther had accepted her status as an old maid—but a mother? And a single one, at that? Not that she hasn&’t noticed Levi Kiem, the eligible young man who&’s making repairs in her house. Yet he surely has no interest in Esther as anything other than a friend . . . It&’s true that Levi has plenty of marriage prospects. His dat has even offered to send him to Ohio to find a wife. Yet the more time he spends with Esther, the more intrigued he becomes. Feisty and independent, she&’s nothing like the wife he once imagined for himself. Yet just as a quilt is crafted from contrasting cloth, they might find that together, they can create a family to cherish . . . Praise for Jennifer Beckstrand and Abraham &“This is an endearing romance that fans of Wanda Brunstetter will love.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Amish Quiltmaker's Uninvited Guest (The Amish Quiltmaker #5)
by Jennifer BeckstrandEven with her thriving quilt shop and baby-on-the-way, Colorado Amish quiltmaker Esther Kiem always has time for matchmaking—even when it comes to her frustratingly exacting distant cousin!Infused with her signature humor and saturated with heart, award-winning, USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Beckstrand blends quilting, mischief, and matchmaking for the fifth Amish Quiltmaker romance—perfect for fans of Amy Clipston, Wanda Brunstetter, and Linda Byler.Esther&’s distant cousin, widower Menno Eicher, needs to be hard-headed and practical. Swamped by family and farm responsibilities, he must find the perfect wife as quickly as possible, so he&’s shown up in Colorado—with &“finding a wife&” on his To-Do list! Esther&’s community has many women who could match his ever-growing requirements. Still, after a chance meeting, Menno keeps coming back to baker Joanna Yoder. Hard-working, honest, and forthright, she&’s distracting Menno from his search, opening his heart—yet refuses to believe he&’s falling hopelessly in love with her . . . Happily busy inventing and selling delicious desserts, Joanna has no time for someone as ridiculously exacting as Menno. After all, what sort of man thinks choosing a wife is like picking a pie at the general store? But she soon sees the surprisingly kind heart, doting father, and understanding man beneath his hard-to-please ways. With faith and genuine love, might the few things they have in common overcome the differences between them—and prove precious enough to risk a future together?
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unlikely Match (The Amish Quiltmaker)
by Jennifer BeckstrandFilled with her trademark humor and relatable characters, award-winning author Jennifer Beckstrand's blends quilting, matchmaking, and a close-knit Colorado community in her newest Amish Quiltmaker novel, as independent-minded quilter Esther Kiem sets her sights on an unusual match between the shyest Yoder sister and a professional baseball player… Perfect for fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Wanda Brunstetter, and Linda Byler. Though Mary Yoder longs to marry someday, she finds caring for her community&’s injured and sick is much easier than courting. But when Englischer Clay Markham crashes his car nearby, Mary&’s nursing shows her his hidden wounds are more painful than his injuries. Though she&’s irresistibly drawn to his kind nature, can she risk letting him into her heart? On the run from his troubled past, ex-pro baseball player Clay can&’t believe the quiet sanctuary he&’s found under Mary&’s care. Her gentle faith and knowledge are somehow giving him hope he can change his life—and offer her the love she truly deserves. But when his secrets catch up with him, can he and Mary find the courage to face the truth, set things to rights . . . and make way for a future together?
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unruly In-Law (The Amish Quiltmaker #2)
by Jennifer BeckstrandMoving to a new Amish settlement in small-town Colorado was a brave new start for independent-minded quiltmaker Esther Kiem. But helping her reckless relative will really put her special matchmaking skills to the test . . . Mischievous and rebellious, young Ben Kiem is making the wrong kind of name for himself throughout the town of Byler. And even though his sister-in-law, Esther, somehow coaxes him into keeping company with sensible Linda Eicher, Ben can&’t see anything they have in common. Or that he could ever be good enough for someone like her. But Linda&’s down-to-earth nature and unexpected understanding have Ben trying his best to be better, no matter how challenging . . . Linda couldn&’t be more surprised when Ben turns out to be caring and helpful, despite his rowdy pranks and bad-news friends. And falling in love with him suddenly seems just right. But when a heartbreaking misunderstanding comes between them, both she and Ben must risk enough to trust, stitch the pieces back together—and dare a forever precious happiness. Praise for Jennifer Beckstrand and Abraham &“This is an endearing romance that fans of Wanda Brunstetter will love.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Amish School (1st Ed.)
by Rachel Stahl Sara FisherFrom the Book jacket: This authoritative book on Amish education deals with many questions Why do the Amish have their own schools? What goals do Amish teachers have for their scholars? How are teachers chosen? How are the parents involved? What curriculum materials are used? What about children with special ne(dsr? Co-author Sara Fisher writes from her experienceas an Amish school teacher; coauthorRachel Stahl writes from her years of extensive research.