Amish Fiction

Wife, widow, mother, and grandmother - 60-something Nadine Burkhart is everything a sensible Amish woman is supposed to be. She's moved to Wells Landing to give her daughter-in-law and granddaughter a fresh start - not herself. So as far as she's concerned, good-hearted farmer Amos Fisher should find something better to do than try to draw her out, be there when she needs help - and make her believe in love for the first time.

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Beth longs for a family and a loving Amish man to call her own. But can real romance even be in her future? Her fears about what will happen to the brother she cares for since their parents died holds her back from even searching. But deep inside, she knows it’s just an excuse as she only feels in control playing the role of mother and caretaker, as anything else feels foreign and too frightening to even consider. Beth’s just not ready for a broken heart and doesn’t believe she deserves to be happy on her own. So it’s on with life as normal…...

Romance is in the air, old-fashioned courtship is alive and well, and love is an eternal promise in these three novellas from Beth Wiseman, Kelly Long, and Kathleen Fuller.

Wanted: an Amish husband. It’s time for Violet to marry - or so her mother and matchmaking aunt claim as they compile a list of suitable Amish bachelors. The problem is that Violet prefers solitude and won’t marry just anyone...especially now that her childhood friend from schul, Nathan Beiler, has returned. The boy Violet once knew has turned into a surprisingly handsome man. But Nathan left their community years ago and is seen as trouble. As Violet’s family plans for her marriage, Nathan must decide if there’s a place for him in the Amish community.

Twenty-seven-year-old Amish woman Joanna Kurtz has been a bridesmaid plenty of times, but never a bride. And despite having a secret romance with responsible young Amishman Eben Troyer, their relationship can only go so far, because the two are always kept apart. Will Joanna ever know the joys of marriage?

When Grace came home for Christmas, love was the last thing she expected to find. When Grace Fischer returns home for Christmas during her rumspringa, she's thrilled to reconnect with her best friend Ruth. However, Grace is unexpectedly struck by a powerful attraction to Ruth's older brother, Daniel Renno. Once just an irritating sibling, Daniel now ignites unfamiliar, deep feelings in her. Daniel, always good-humored and tolerant, is shocked to find himself sneaking looks at Grace and finds himself unexpectedly captivated. Grace has become a compelling woman who stirs his heart. Confused ...

Blurb for A Promise Rekindled Five years ago, Isaac Yoder left Willow Creek, chasing a life beyond the Amish world he had always known. He never imagined the cost of his decision—or the heart he would leave behind. Now, called home by family duty, he returns to find that trust is not so easily restored, especially with Lena Beiler, the woman he once loved and betrayed with his absence. Lena has spent years burying the pain of Isaac’s departure, convincing herself she no longer cares. But when he steps back into her world, every glance, every touch, every whispered regret threatens to ...

With the holidays around the corner, Edna is busier than ever juggling baking with her business serving meals to Englische tourists. Thank goodness for Mary Ropp's help - until she breaks her leg. Mary's daughter, Bethany, is available to fill in, but Edna isn't so certain. She knows Bethany is so painfully shy that she's never even courted, never mind interacting with Englische tourists! But the remedy may be closer than they think....

Danielle Kent is anything but Amish. But as destiny would have it, she has fallen in love with an Amish man. Now she’s 18, pregnant, and hopeful that the child’s Amish father—Matthew Lapp—will do the right thing and marry her. She knows Matthew plans to leave his Colorado settlement for a life in the Englisch world. But that plan never included a baby. When Matthew walks away from her and their unborn child, she has nowhere to turn. Her unlikely friendship with Levi offers some comfort—yet they have so little in common.

After the death of her parents, Mennonite Brenna Zimmerman relocates to the Lancaster County farm of her Old Order Amish grandparents. There, she befriends Rylan Sanders, a disabled veteran, and commits to rising above her own grief to help him as much as she can. But when things take a turn for the worse, Brenna finds herself at a loss for what to do.

In the summer of 1951, 18-year-old Maggie Esh is in need of some hope. Sweet-spirited and uncommonly pretty despite struggling with a debilitating illness, she is accustomed to being treated kindly by the young men of her Old Order Amish church district. Yet no one but Jimmy Beiler ever asks her out, and she always declines, certain he only pities her. To make matters worse, Dat has recently remarried, less than a year after Maggie's mother died. And while her stepmother is kind, she's much younger than Mamm, and she simply doesn't understand Maggie or her illness the way Mamm did.

Debbie faces a tough decision about her future, and Krystal hatches a plan to learn about Matthew's true feelings for her. Favor and Simon make a big move, and Cherish sets out to investigate a mysterious document she found of her late aunt's.

Desperate to find a job, Rachel Hurst accepts the position of housekeeper for a wealthy elderly woman in her isolated mansion. When odd near accidents threaten the elderly woman’s well-being, her relatives are quick to point fingers, but Rachel suspects someone is intent on harming her employer. When no one believes her, the only person she can turn to for help is Jacob. With danger deepening, Rachel faces a situation that could cost her life...and will certainly break her heart once again.

Annie Weaver was ready to become Mrs Noah Deiner, until he broke the shocking news. Annie is a plain ordinary farming girl excited by the prospect of marrying Noah the moment she turns eighteen. However when Noah announces that he has a different plan, Annie’s world crumbles and she is forced to consider her place in the world. Devastated by Noah’s actions, Annie flees her community to begin her life anew, knowing she can never have the things her heart truly desires. Daniel Esh is delighted when he meets the newcomer to his community. Although Annie is reserved, Daniel does his best to...

Joy Lehman has pressed on faithfully since losing her husband, raising their children and running a thriving bakery alone. Even caring for her oldest son, Johnny—seriously injured after a fall—has not shaken her fierce independence. Johnny will walk again, she's sure. Until then, a meeting of the Widows' Club at her home makes it clear that Joy must consider some costly renovations. Her brother-in-law, Uriah, is happy to provide the lumber and the labor—if Joy will accept his help.

Her relationship with fiance Paul Waddell in tatters, Hannah Lapp has fled her secluded Old Order Amish community in hopes of finding a new home in Ohio with her shunned aunt. Hampered by limited education and hiding her true identity, Hannah struggles to navigate the confusing world of the Englischers.

Back in Owl's Perch, Pennsylvania, Paul is wracked with regret over his treatment of Hannah.

Michelle Lantz dreams of marrying and starting a family, and now that she’s been dating Korey for more than a year, she thought it was only a matter of time before he proposed. But lately, Korey has seemed distant and is far from the attentive boyfriend she once knew. They’ve spent so much time together that she feels she can’t give up on their relationship, but she begins to question her own feelings as his seem to cool.

Graduate student Beth Winslow was sure she was ready to navigate the challenges of becoming a surrogate. But when early tests indicate possible abnormalities with the baby, Beth is unprepared for the parents' decision to end the pregnancy - and for the fierce love she feels for this unborn child. Desperate, she flees the city and seeks refuge at Hopen Haus, a home for unwed mothers deep in a Tennessee Mennonite community.

Free with Kindle Unlimited Catherine Leaver never knew how rumspringa would change her. Not until it was too late. Catherine is enjoying her rumspringa. When she discovers she has a natural talent that Englischers love, a different Catherine emerges, one that is prideful and selfish. Jacob and Catherine share a love of music, when he presents her with a gift, he hopes to help her, even if it means changing the direction of Catherine’s life. Amos is an animal whisperer, and saves the life of Catherine’s calf. When electricity flows between them, he is smitten, but Catherine’s ...

Years ago, a picnic basket brought two hearts together. For Rachel and Mike, history may be about to repeat itself.