Amish Family

Afraid that her heart-wrenching sobs would wake the kinner, she sat by the fire in the living room. Staring deeply into the flames as her life was about to go up in smoke. Judith Lapp a widow and mother of 3 kinner, is finding herself at the end of her rope. She is torn between pride and guilt, unable to ask for help when her family so desperately needs it. She never imagined what life would be like without her husband Simon. This Christmas, her finances are more dire than ever before, she truly needs a miracle to keep food on the table. Mathias Hershberger, Simon's best friend, can’t ...

When Abigail's family fall on hard times and is set to lose their farm, her family makes a heart-wrenching decision which turns Abigail's world upside down. Her heart once belonged to Caleb, but when he left their community without saying good-bye, she vowed to forget him. But Caleb is back, now a cold-hearted man with a deep and painful secret. When an arrangement is made between Abigail and Caleb, she is secretly thrilled, as her heart still yearns for him. But when she confesses to Caleb that she knows his secret, a shocked Caleb pushes her away.

Discover a world of love, faith, and community. Follow the Lancaster County Amish as they navigate the challenges of balancing their beliefs with the allure of the wider world. When a young Amish man, Daniel Byler, returns to the community after serving time in prison, he finds an unlikely ally in Lydia Lapp, who sees his potential for change and growth. As Lydia's efforts to bridge the gap between the Amish and Englisch communities continue, she organizes a community event that brings together members from both worlds. Meanwhile, Hannah Fisher continues to grapple with her own struggles ...

Bound by tradition & expectations, torn by desire. Nineteen years of marriage for Samuel and Eve Hertzler have strengthened their vows more than ever before. But as they face the beginning of their son Joshua’s Rumspringa, a new challenge is seen on the horizon. Joshua, the bishop’s first-born son, has always been taught the ways of the Amish and to have a life rooted by faith. But now, with the door to the Englisch world wide open, he is faced with a temptation to step away from everything he’s ever known. The modern world offers freedom, adventure, and—unexpectedly—love. As ...

In the heart of Hopewell, Indiana, the Hershberger brothers, renowned for their exquisite carpentry, dream of expanding their thriving shop into a neighboring storefront. Yet, their ambitions hit an unexpected roadblock with the arrival of Leah Yoder. Leah, seeking solace after a broken engagement, inherits a handicraft store from her aunt. Determined to breathe life into her inherited business, she faces resistance from Matthew Hershberger when seeking his expertise for much-needed renovations. As they work in close quarters, tensions simmer between Matthew and Leah, fueled not just by ...

For listeners who long for strong families that know how to truly enjoy life together, there is much to learn from the Amish. Values like community, forgiveness, simple living, obedience, and more can be your family legacy - without selling your car, changing your wardrobe, or moving out to farm country. In Amish Values for Your Family, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher shows how you can adopt the wisdom of the Amish when it comes to family matters. In this inspiring and practical audio book listeners will find charming true stories interlaced with solid, biblical advice....

The Yoder Family Saga follows widow Miriam Yoder and her four unmarried daughters, Megan, Rebecca, Josephine, and Lillian, as they discover God’s plans for them and the hope He provides for a happy tomorrow. A new student named Grace Eicher moves into the community to attend Megan Yoder’s school. Despite her best efforts, Megan finds herself drawn to the sad little girl and her baby brother, but especially to their widowed father. Is widower Jacob ready for someone new in his life, and will the children accept Megan as family? Will Megan leave her ailing mother for a chance at love?...

She might not have a future with him, but he deserved a future with the Lord. John Wilson, the youngest in his family, never expected his quiet routine at the Strasburg Farmer’s Market to take such a dramatic turn. But when he meets Eden, a radiant Amish woman whose simple faith shines brighter than any holiday light, his life is forever changed. As their friendship blossoms, so do the challenges—John’s world of ambition and self-reliance collides with Eden’s deep-rooted faith and devotion to her community. Eden certainly never expected her first feelings of romance to be for an ...

Emma Bontrager is continuing to hide her rebellious young sister, Martha. However, Emma has deep concerns about the state of her sister's health and doesn't know what to do and who to turn to. Meanwhile the handsome Englischer Jarron Williams has a huge secret that he needs to offload on someone.

The apple harvest is drawing to a close as the Bruner/Baker family get ready for more babies to arrive. But they’re not too busy to work on the quilt for Hope’s wedding. As usual, nothing goes to plan. The chaos steps up when Levi reluctantly agrees to taking on yet another houseguest. Meanwhile, Ada’s nephew is trying to help out, but is he doing more harm than good?

A lost love, a shared grief, and the unexpected gift of a second chance. Widowed young, Sarah Yoder has returned to her family’s Amish community in Lancaster County, hoping to rebuild her life and provide stability for her daughter, Emma. But with her heart heavy from loss and her confidence shaken, the path forward seems more uncertain than ever—until a stray cat and a simple kindness open the door to an old friendship. Jacob Stoltzfus understands loss all too well, raising his son alone after his wife’s passing. His days are filled with sawdust and silence, but when Sarah steps back...

Discover a world of love, faith, and community. Follow the Lancaster County Amish as they navigate the challenges of balancing their beliefs with the allure of the wider world. Lydia Lapp, a young Amish woman returning from a New Order Amish community, is eager to bridge the gap between the Amish and Englisch communities, but not everyone is on board with her ideas. As tensions rise over a proposed factory, Lydia and other community members work to find a compromise that respects tradition while allowing for progress. Along the way, they discover new opportunities for growth and employment,...

Eighteen and deaf, confused because her family lives nothing like the people outside of her community, Eliza Gray has no idea she is Amish. Her peers mock her deafness. Her mother makes her work while her siblings attend school. Despite those struggles, she manages to find a tiny bit of happiness in life—by creating amazing art with the colors she gathers from nature. Regardless, something is missing in her life besides the ability to hear, and that something is a man who will love her like she will love him. When Eliza fights back against her tormentors, it begins a chain of events she ...

n Easter Promise A Willow Creek Amish Romance In the quiet village of Willow Creek, Emma Lapp lives a life of gentle rhythm—spinning thread, tending the family hearth, and keeping her heart tucked safely away. But when she’s asked to lead the community’s beloved Easter Garden project, Emma finds herself stepping into the light—and into the path of a man she thought she’d lost forever. Micah Troyer returns home unexpectedly, burdened by grief and a past he’s never fully faced. Accompanying him is Jonas, a silent orphaned boy whose guarded heart mirrors his own. As Emma works to ...

*** Amazon #1 Best Selling Author *** He’s Amish. She’s not. Each is looking for a change. What happens when God brings them together? Elijah Troyer is eighteen years old when he decides to go on a delayed Rumspringa, an Amish tradition when adolescents venture out into the world to decide whether they want to continue their life in the Amish culture or leave for the ways of the world. He has only been in the city for a month when his life suddenly takes a strange twist. Eve Campbell is a young woman in trouble with crime lords, and they will do anything to stop her from talking. ...

The Yoder Family Saga follows widow Miriam Yoder and her four unmarried daughters, Megan, Rebecca, Josephine, and Lillian, as they discover God’s plans for them and the hope He provides for a happy tomorrow. Miriam Yoder is unsure about Abe Schmidt’s role in her family’s life despite the fact that her daughter Josephine has been working for him and sees him as a father figure. When Josephine discovers that Abe and her mother were once in a romantic relationship, she enlists the help of her sisters to reunite them. Will Abe forgive Miriam for past hurts? Will Miriam allow herself to ...

The price of obedience will cost them more than they ever imagined... Samuel Hertzler is committed to his faith, his farm and his courtship with Eve Hershberger. Ready to take the next step, he summons the courage and asks Eve for her hand in marriage. Their engagement brings elation to her family, but the joy is short lived when a tragedy strikes the community. Within only three days a new bishop must be chosen. The Lord would reveal the new appointed leader in a process that no man could control. As it turns out, the new bishop was not who the community thought it would be. Disappointed ...

Discover a world of love, faith, and community. Follow the Lancaster County Amish as they navigate the challenges of balancing their beliefs with the allure of the wider world. David Lantz has just returned from the Englisch world and becomes involved in efforts to rebuild the Fisher family's barn. As David and Ruth Fisher's relationship blossoms, tensions rise within the community over the direction of the Amish way of life. David must decide whether to accept an offer to work on a construction project in the outside world or stay and build a life with Ruth within the community. Will David...

Blessed by fate, challenged by love. Daisy Miller, the spirited member of the Miller family, has always felt at home in her Amish community in Millersburg, despite her curiosity about the Englisch world. When tasked with managing a stall at the Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market, Daisy eagerly embraces the challenge. However, her world takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Michael Scott, a young Englisch man involved in the market's operations. As Michael and Daisy's connection deepens, they confront the harsh reality of their differing backgrounds. While love blooms between them, the ...

His Second-Chance Family by RaeAnne Thayne: Julia Blair is hoping for a fresh start. So when she sees an apartment-for-rent sign on Brambleberry House, she can’t help but feel that it’s a good omen. Having spent summers as a teen in a cottage near the rambling Victorian home, Julia easily pictures herself and her two children starting over in the one place that’s always felt welcoming to her. Katie’s Redemption by Patricia Davids: After two years away, Katie Lantz returns to her Amish community nine months pregnant - and unmarried.