Download or read book Amish Lily written by Samantha Price and published by Samantha Price. This book was released on 2017-12-04 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much to her mother's chagrin, Lily Yoder is the only one among her siblings to remain unwed. Uncertain she even wants to be anybody's wife, Lily doesn't mind her single status one bit. But when she meets Elijah Bontrager, suddenly marriage is all she can think about. The handsome glazier is everything she never realized she wanted in a strong Amish man. But a shocking secret from Elijah's past looms large, threatening to tear them apart. And when Lily finds out the truth, she'll have to decide if marrying Elijah is what her heart truly wants.
Download or read book Life with Lily The Adventures of Lily Lapp Book 1 written by Mary Ann Kinsinger and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a child, every day is a thing of wonder. And for six-year-old Lily Lapp, every day is a new opportunity for blessings, laughter, family, and a touch of mischief. As she explores her world, goes to school, spends time with her family, and gets into a bit of trouble with her friends, Lily learns what it means to be Amish and what it means to grow up. From getting a new teacher to welcoming a new sibling, Lily's life is always full of adventure. The first of four charming novels that chronicle the gentle way of the Amish through the eyes of a young girl, Life with Lily gives children ages 8-12 a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Amish--and lots of fun and laughter along the way. It combines the real-life stories of growing up Amish from Mary Ann Kinsinger and the bestselling writing of Amish fiction and nonfiction author Suzanne Woods Fisher. With charming illustrations throughout, this series is sure to capture the hearts of readers young and old.
Download or read book Amish Daisy written by Samantha Price and published by Samantha Price. This book was released on with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daisy is convinced she has found the man she will marry, but what does he think about it? Will the new man cause a falling out between the Amish twin sisters? Nancy, the twins' mother is up to her old matchmaking tricks. When Daisy suddenly meets a man from out of town, Nancy's plans are thrown into disarray, but she must act quickly when she notices that the other twin, Lily, is keeping bad company. Does Daisy have to choose between the man she loves and staying in the same town as her family? Will Lily see that her man is totally unsuitable? Will either of the twins ever follow their mother's advice?
Download or read book A New Home for Lily The Adventures of Lily Lapp Book 2 written by Mary Ann Kinsinger and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lily Lapp is moving with her family to Pennsylvania to join a new Amish community. In this small town where changes--and newcomers--are greeted with suspicion, Lily must adjust to a new school, new friends, and Aaron Yoder, an annoying boy who teases her relentlessly. Still, there are exciting new developments, including an attic full of adventure and a new baby brother. But why, Lily wonders, can't God bring her just one sister? The second novel in the charming Adventures of Lily Lapp series, A New Home for Lily gives children ages 8-12 a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Amish--and lots of fun and laughter along the way. It combines the real-life stories of growing up Amish from Mary Ann Kinsinger and the bestselling writing of Amish fiction and nonfiction author Suzanne Woods Fisher. With line illustrations throughout, this series is sure to capture the hearts of readers young and old.
Download or read book A Big Year for Lily The Adventures of Lily Lapp Book 3 written by Mary Ann Kinsinger and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lily Lapp's family has settled into their new home in Pennsylvania, but life still holds big changes and big steps for Lily. Good changes, like once again living close to her beloved cousin and best friend, Hannah. Bad changes, like a mean girl who plays tricks on her. And no change at all where Lily would most want one--Aaron Yoder sits near her in school and relentlessly teases her. Surprises are in store for Lily as she learns, with Mama and Papa's help, to manage the ups and downs of growing up Amish. The third of four charming novels that chronicle the gentle way of the Amish through the eyes of a young girl, A Big Year for Lily gives children ages 8-12 a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Amish--and lots of fun and laughter along the way. It combines Mary Ann Kinsinger's real-life stories of growing up Amish and the bestselling writing of Amish fiction and nonfiction author Suzanne Woods Fisher. With charming line drawings in each book, this series captures the hearts of readers young and old.
Download or read book Amish Tulip written by Samantha Price and published by Samantha Price. This book was released on 2017-12-04 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With her older sister married and her mamm determined she'll be next, Tulip Yoder agrees to court the one Amish man who doesn't have her mother's approval. But when she meets Wilhem Byler, who she can't help but feel drawn to, she's not sure what to do. With two potential suitors, she must make a decision and turn one away. Though her heart tells her Wilhem might be exactly the man she's been looking for, choosing him means she'll have to tell him the truth. And once he discovers he wasn't her first choice, will she be able to convince him he's the only man she wants to marry?
Download or read book Hannah s Journey written by Anna Schmidt and published by Steeple Hill. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What could bring an Amish widow and a wealthy circus owner together? Though Hannah Goodloe knew she'd violated countless unwritten laws, she had to visit the only man who could help find her runaway son. But when the enigmatic Levi Harmon agreed to take her on his train, the results were utterly unpredictable. Levi never expected to find the embodiment of all he wanted in a woman in the soft-spoken, plainly dressed Hannah. And for Hannah, to love an outsider was to be shunned. The simple pleasures of family, faith and place to belong seemed an impossible dream. Unless Levi unlocked his past and opened his heart to God's plan.
Download or read book Plainly Murder written by Isabella Alan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Rolling Brook, Ohio, a quaint Amish community where life is less tranquil than it seems. Angela Braddock has come to Rolling Brook to lend a hand at her Aunt Eleanor’s traditional Amish quilt shop. But when Eleanor’s quilting circle mourns the loss of their oldest member, Evelyn, they make a startling discovery about a tragic event in Evelyn’s past. More than a decade earlier, during a barn raising, Evelyn’s son Eric fell from the roof and died. Evelyn had always insisted that Eric was pushed, and now a clue in an old quilt convinces Angie to dig up the truth…and discover one of Rolling Brook’s darkest secrets. Don’t miss the first novel in the Amish Quilt Shop Mystery series, Murder, Plain and Simple.
Download or read book A Surprise for Lily The Adventures of Lily Lapp Book 4 written by Mary Ann Kinsinger and published by Revell. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change is brewing for Lily Lapp. Her favorite cousin, Hannah, moves away and Harvey Hershberger, a boy with a talent for trouble, moves right in. Harvey's antics stir up the entire schoolhouse, and his fondness for Lily gets under Aaron Yoder's skin. Add in a mischievous dog rescued by Lily's brother, an old Shawnee Indian and a mother bear, and a secret Lily's mother is keeping, and you've got a recipe for laughter, love, and big surprises. Girls ages 8 to 12 will love navigating the changes in Lily's world with her in this final book in the sweetly simple Adventures of Lily Lapp series.
Download or read book The Doctor s Blessing and Hannah s Journey written by Patricia Davids and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Men and women follow their hearts in Amish country The Doctor’s Blessing by Patricia Davids As a nurse-midwife, Amber Bradley clashes with Hope Springs’ new doctor, who insists all maternity patients deliver at a hospital. Amber is determined to show Dr. Phillip White that the Amish have a different way of life. But as he becomes a part of the community, and her future dreams, Amber must convince Phillip he’s found a home—with her. Hannah’s Journey by Anna Schmidt Though Amish widow Hannah Goodloe knows she’ll violate countless laws, she asks Levi Harmon to help locate her runaway son. Levi never expected to find all he wanted in a woman in the soft-spoken Hannah. But how can he ask for her love when she’ll be shunned? Unless Levi unlocks the secrets from his past and reveals the truth in his heart.
Download or read book Amish Rose written by Samantha Price and published by Samantha Price. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You've got one year to find a husband. If you haven't found one by then, I'll find one for you!" Rose wasn't shocked by her mother's announcement. Ever since Rose's two older brothers had married, her mother had become obsessed with weddings. She wasn't against marriage; she just hadn't met the man of her dreams. Rose would know him when she saw him. It would be love at first sight. He'd be handsome and tall with broad shoulders. When she meets such a man, will things turn out as she hoped? Mark has loved Rose forever, but what happens when Mark's cousin enters the picture? Will Rose ever open her eyes to the right man?
Download or read book A Mother s Secret written by Amy Clipston and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unwed Amish woman yearns for real love and a family. The only thing in her way is the shame she’s been carrying for half of her life. Thirty-one-year-old Carolyn Lapp has never been married—but she’s been a mother for fifteen years. In a community with strict standards and a long memory, Carolyn knows she might never find a man who will have her and her son, Benjamin. Carolyn’s family tries to marry her off to a widower with a daughter who needs a mother. A marriage of convenience doesn’t sound so bad, yet despite her loneliness, Carolyn knows what she really wants: a traditional Amish family and a marriage for love. When Benjamin gets into trouble at an auction, he finds himself beholden to a handsome horse breeder named Joshua Glick. Joshua and Carolyn feel an instant attraction, and soon a romance is budding between them. The trouble is Joshua believes Benjamin is Carolyn’s nephew, not her son. After years of shame and loneliness, Carolyn suddenly has two men vying for her attention. Can either man give her the family—and the unconditional love—she longs for? Or will her past once again sabotage the future she wants? “. . . will leave readers craving more.” —RT Book Reviews, TOP PICK!, 4 1/2-star review
Download or read book Her Forbidden Amish Love written by Jocelyn McClay and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following your heart isn’t always simple… Choosing between her community… and the man she still loves. Five years ago, Hannah Lapp walked away from Gabe Bartel, crushing their dreams of a future together. She couldn’t break her parents’ hearts by marrying a Mennonite man and leaving the Amish community. Now Gabe is back as her town’s new EMT. And Hannah’s heart is on the line all over again, because this time she can’t imagine letting him go… From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Download or read book Reflection written by Diane Chamberlain and published by Diane Chamberlain. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rachel Huber returns to her hometown of Reflection to care for her ailing grandmother. Twenty years ago, a tragedy occurred in Reflection and people hold Rachel responsible. Now she finds herself the object of anger and hostility. She's not without her allies, however. Lily Jackson, a young woman who was personally touched by the tragedy, perplexes everyone by treating Rachel with compassion. And Michael Stoltz, the minister of the Mennonite church, is elated by Rachel's return. He and Rachel were close friends as children, and that childhood bond quickly evolves into a loving relationship that must be hidden from the town. It is Rachel's grandmother, Helen, however, who becomes her strongest advocate, surprising Rachel with her wise counsel and rare strength--and with a wealth of secrets she has long been concealing. "Diane Chamberlain's finest work to date. . . The reader is swept into the town's emotion and suspense." --Richmond Times Dispatch.
Download or read book The Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel Collection written by Amy Clipston and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 973 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four women working at the Lancaster Grand Hotel find their way through life and love. A Hopeful Heart Hannah’s community offers her love and support after the untimely death of her husband, but an Englisher offers her the chance of a new life after the unexpected tragedy. A Mother’s Secret Carolyn knows she might never find a man who will have her and her son, Benjamin. A marriage of convenience doesn’t sound so bad, yet Carolyn knows she wants to marry for love. A Dream of Home Madeleine is a former Air Force flight nurse living alone in Paradise, Pennsylvania, and working as a maid at the Lancaster Grand Hotel. She isn’t exactly a widow . . . but she sure feels like one after losing her fiancé. Saul isn’t exactly a widower . . . but his wife is long gone. His young daughter, Emma, doesn’t know that her mother fled the Amish community—and married another man—but she does know that her dat is lonely, and that a pretty young maedel just moved in next door. A Simple Prayer The sole survivor of a buggy accident that left her orphaned at age four, Linda was raised by her unwilling Uncle Reuben. She longs to be worthy of someone, but the life-long effects of her injuries and her upbringing under the care of her embittered uncle have destroyed her self-worth. She must learn to forgive her family that she is worthy of love.
Download or read book In a Sniper s Crosshairs written by Debby Giusti and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA TODAY bestselling author Debby Giusti An assassin’s loose in Amish country… and she’s not the only target. When a radio broadcast describes taxi driver Lily Hudson’s passenger as an armed criminal, she becomes his immediate target. Narrowly escaping, Lily accepts Matthias Overholt’s offer to hide at his Amish family farm for Christmas—until evidence reveals the gunman’s plan is tied to Lily’s past. Now to prevent an assassination, Lily and Matthias must unravel a years-old conspiracy…and evade a sniper who has them in his sights. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Download or read book Cora Pooler written by Dottie Rexford and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty years ago, Cora Pooler, a young Amish woman, abandoned a newborn child in the village of Wander Lane. Her deed was discovered and reported to the sheriffand then to Bishop Herrfort. Because Cora was unwilling to repent and would not explain the circumstances of her actions, she was shunned. In Cora Pooler, author Dottie Rexford tells the story of Coras return to Wander Lane after twenty years of living in the English world. Not only is she faced with finding out what happened to her baby, but she vows to resolve the mystery of her sisters untimely death. Will Aaron welcome her back? Is he married or still free? What about Daniel in her English world? Can she forget him? Does she really want to forget him? Cora knows she needs to decide whether she is part of the Amish world or the one she created for herself among the English. Cora Pooler is a compelling story of a divided heart, aching to find truth and resolution. Rexford captures the longings and emotions that belong to all who seek deep and rich relationships, all who doubt and seek answers, and all who seek to be whole.
