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Samuel Deiner is the new Amish healer in Berlin Ohio blessed with a quiet faith, and God given skill in healing devastating wounds. As Samuel undertakes his craft in the community, love blossoms in the most unlikely of hearts. Included in this set: Lavina’s Healing Lavina Miller blamed God for what happened. It was in His power to stop it wasn’t it? Lavinia’s life changes when a horrific accident occurs, derailing all of her plans and forcing her out of Rumspringa back to her Amish community. When Samuel is called to work with Lavina, he discovers an angry woman who blames God for her...

A Treacherous Blizzard. Buried Secrets. Shattered Hearts. This Christmas Will Change Everything. Five years ago, Elizabeth Beiler and Daniel Mast left their Amish community for Rumspringa, chasing freedom and new possibilities. Only Elizabeth returned. Three years after Daniel chose the Englisch world and shattered her heart, he’s back—on the eve of a treacherous Christmas blizzard and Elizabeth’s courtship to Samuel Petersheim, the most eligible man in the community. As the storm rages, buried secrets rise to the surface, and hearts are torn apart, threatening the life Elizabeth has ...

An Abandoned Baby, A Reluctant Neighbor, and a Christmas That Will Change Everything. Widow Charity Troyer is stunned when her bad-tempered neighbor, Jonas Mast, shows up at her doorstep with a newborn baby he found abandoned in his barn. Though clueless about infants, Charity feels an immediate duty to the little girl she names Mercy, taking her in without hesitation. But Mercy’s arrival stirs up more than just Charity’s protective instincts—soon, rumors and suspicions spread through the community, and Jonas, despite his gruff exterior, finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the child ...

A Shattered Woman with a Dark Secret. A Compassionate Man Drawn to Aid Her. And a Jealous Rival Poised to Strike. Can Love Prevail in the Midst of Explosive Truths and Bitter Envy? Lilah Renno is a shadow of her former self since her return from Rumspringa. Silent, and withdrawn, her worried parents send her to her aunt in another community in hopes that the change will reignite her spirit. There in Winesburg, she is charged with managing her aunt's roadside sandwich stand. Elijah Petersheim is taken aback to find the Smucker stand under the care of a somber newcomer. Seeking to draw her ...

***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** A selfish teenager. A reckless decision. A wounded heart. Kylie Brown should never have returned to the Amish. Eva and Jacob Zook are shocked when foster child Kylie returns to the Amish community. But she is clearly in trouble, and in need of help, so the Zooks have no choice but to temporarily take her in. Wary and concerned about allowing the girl back into their home, the Zooks must look to God to guide their decision. Isaac King was astonished when he learned that his best friend, the girl he thought he would marry, had returned to his community. ...

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 ...

A Poor Amish Girl. A Handsome but Hesitant Admirer and a Christmas That Will Change Everything. Annie Weaver’s life is one of poverty and shame. Raised by a foolish man who died in terrible debt, she is now alone. With no money or assets, Annie finds whatever work she can. Afraid of making the same mistakes as her father, Annie refuses all help from her Amish community, but as winter draws in, and business drops off, Annie’s meager income dwindles away. Jacob Miller admires Annie from afar. Wishing that he could find a way to help the shy woman he attempts to befriend her. Although she ...

A Scorned Woman With A Broken Heart. A Regretful Man With Amends To Make. A Deeply Held Grudge That Will Not Be Forgiven. A Miracle is Needed This Christmas Close to Christmas In the snow-blanketed town of Millersburg, a mysterious stranger, John King, enters the life of Timothy Yoder, a widowed Amish carpenter struggling to care for his family. As Timothy welcomes the stranger into his home amidst a fierce winter storm, he cannot shake the feeling that this meeting is part of a divine plan. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Raber returns to her childhood community, haunted by a past love and painful ...

An Injured Pregnant Woman. A Heartbroken Amish Man. A Shocking Christmas Secret. Can This Season Bring Love To Broken Hearts? Mary Yoder's life is irrevocably changed after a harrowing car accident. Close to Christmas, pregnant, and estranged from her boyfriend Kevin, Mary lies unconscious on an icy winter road. Isaac Chupp, has carried a torch for Mary ever since her departure from their Amish community. When he and his father discover a young injured woman in need of help they offer her sanctuary in their home, and with limited options, Mary reluctantly accepts, finding herself once again...

Sarah Yoder was a recluse in her community - no one knew her well, and everyone regarded her as more than a little strange. It was safer because, that way, no one would discover the deep secrets that she held. Sarah lived a quiet life and kept to herself in the small dawdi house which had once belonged to her family. The farmhouse, which held dark memories for Sarah, had been sold off years ago, to the Millers. Jonas Miller is raising two young daughters, and grieving the loss of his wife. When his mother begins to introduce the children to their neighbor, Sarah, he is determined to keep ...

Two hearts on a quest for belonging: In a world where tradition clashes with turmoil, can young love bridge the divide? Rayquan Jackson, a foster child burdened by a troubled past, discovers an unexpected sanctuary with the Zook family. Aspiring to become a true Amish man and capture the heart of Lizzie Ebersole, Rayquan confronts the inner demons of his harsh history. Lizzie Ebersole shines as a beacon of hope for Rayquan, even in his darkest moments. When Rayquan learns of his mother's death, his behavior worsens—acting out at school and violating the Ordnung. Lizzie steadfastly ...

Two wounded hearts, one hidden past—will uncovering the truth heal or harm? When Anna Miller returns to her Amish roots to care for her injured Grossdaadi, she stumbles upon a hidden clock and a bundle of letters that unravel a poignant love story from decades past. The letters reveal a heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love and shattered dreams between Patience and Eli, two young lovers torn apart by family expectations and community pressures. As their story unfolds, old wounds and hidden sorrows within the community are uncovered. Long-buried conflicts resurface, with those who wish to...

Barbara Miller hated the new community her family had moved to. The only thing Pennsylvania has going for it is the snow and the handsome Jacob Stoltzfus, but he is flanked by girls where ever he goes. ***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Jacob Stoltzfus could have his choice of women, but a family secret has kept him from seeking a wife. When the friendless Barbara discovers the family’s plight, a surprising bond develops, but a tragedy puts the Stoltzfus family on the brink of bankruptcy right at Christmas time. When Barbara comes up with a plan to help the Stoltzfus family, Jacob allows ...

A feisty Amish woman. A stubborn Amish man. An Englishcher baby. Can love be found in the midst of strife? Midwife Ruth has delivered more boppoli’s than she can remember, yet she has been denied the one experience she truly longs for - a baby of her own. When Ruth is charged with fostering an Englischer baby she soon becomes attached, and tongues begin to wag in the Amish community. When Aaron Yoder, Ruth’s neighbor warns her not to become attached to the baby, she comes up with an absurd idea. Seething with rage at the mockery Ruth is making of the Amish community, Aaron's temper ...

Emma Lapp wanted one thing more than anything in her life, she knew it was selfish, she knew it was wrong to question God, but she couldn’t help it. ***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Emma loves God, her husband and her family. But, it seemed that God in his wisdom had denied her what she wanted most, leaving her envious and depressed Richard Blake is floundering. Hit by a life changing tragedy he seeks out his old Amish friends in the hope that they can help him. Amos Lapp is shocked to learn of Richard’s predicament. Should he help his old friend, even if the consequences cause his wife...

Two Broken Hearts, Two Warring Families. One Terrible Lie. Can Christmas bring a miracle this year? Malinda King is estranged from her family due to a painful breakup with Amos Mueller, her one true love. Returning home, unannounced at Christmas she carries the weight of uncertainty. Meanwhile, Amos, heartbroken and disillusioned by a deceptive romance during his Rumspringa, longs for solace and understanding in his Amish community. As Malinda steps back into the familiar yet changed landscapes of her youth, she faces both the warmth of familial love and the harsh judgment of those she left...

One Boy. Two Worlds. An Unbreakable Bond. Foster child John Harper is torn from the only home he knows with the Zook family and Abigail, the girl he hopes one day to marry. Now, he's thrust into the modern world with a stepfather and a mother he barely knows. Bullied for being different and naïve to the dangers of the modern world, John finds himself at a crossroads, and opts to fit in with the Englisch teenagers. Knowing he can never be part of Abigail’s life he sends her a cruel letter ending their relationship. But as life spirals downwards, John takes increasingly greater risks and ...

An Outcast Woman. A Charming Outsider. And A Community Rife With Gossip. Will Saloma Ever Find Love? Saloma Dienner, has given up hope for love. She is a unique personality that defies the expectations of her Amish community, and often finds herself judged. Jeremiah Troyer, a skilled carpenter with a gentle heart, steps into Saloma's life after a damaging storm rips through her community. Tasked with mending her home, he finds himself drawn to the uniqueness and resilience of her character and their friendship blossoms into a tender romance. But their fledgling bond is tested when an ...

A Bitter Amish Widower. The Woman Next Door Keeping Her Distance. An Injured Horse That Needs a Miracle. In a Spark of Kindness, Can a Surprising Love Ignite?Ruth Beiler a resilient widow faces the challenge of living next to David Esh, a man turned bitter and reclusive after the loss of his wife. Known for his gruff nature, David has alienated himself from the community, impatient of adults and children alike, scaring off anyone who even dares to step foot on his property. For the most part, Ruth and her family avoid David, but when the Beilers new horse is injured in a distressing ...

***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** An Abandoned Baby. An Angry Town. A Desperate Situation. Mercy Was Stuck In The Middle. Mercy Chupp arrives at Kate’s Kitchen, the diner, where she works, and is shocked to discover an abandoned baby in a cardboard box. With no indication of where the baby has come from or why it has been it forsaken Mercy is asked to foster the child. Happily single, she none the less feels a surge of protective love toward the little babe and agrees to foster it temporarily. A frequent customer at Kate’s Kitchen, Tanner Bontrager is the most eligible bachelor in town. ...