Download or read book The Sound of Sleigh Bells written by Cindy Woodsmall and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as contact of sorts between Amish craftsmen and Englischers who want to sell the Plain people’s wares. But remorse and loneliness still echo in her heart everyday as she still wears the dark garb, indicating mourning of her fiancé. When she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth’s soul responds and she wants to help the unknown artist find homes for his work–including Lizzy’s dry goods store. But she doesn’t know if her bishop will approve of the gorgeous carving or deem it idolatry. Lizzy sees the changes in her niece when Beth shows her the woodworking, and after Lizzy hunts down Jonah, the artist, she is all the more determined that Beth meets this man with the hands that create healing art. But it’s not that simple–will Lizzy’s elaborate plan to reintroduce her niece to love work? Will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she’s always dreamed of and a second chance at real love–or just more heartbreak?
Download or read book Amish Sleigh Bells written by Patricia Johns and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2024-11-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They’re worlds apart. Can love unite them? Spending yet another Christmas without a husband isn’t something Lydia Speicher is looking forward to this season. Helping the new veterinarian, Thad Miller, navigate his way around the local farms is a welcome distraction, despite the Beachy Amish man’s shocking customs. But when Lydia accidentally crashes Thad’s truck and he’s forced to borrow her family’s sleigh, liberal Thad must live the conservative Old Order way of life until it’s fixed. Lydia and Thad couldn’t be more different, but while working together highlights their similarities, are they willing to change for love? Mills & Boon Love Inspired — Heartfelt stories that show that faith, forgiveness and hope have the power to lift spirits and change lives.
Download or read book The Sound of Sleigh Bells written by Cindy Woodsmall and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In mourning over the death of her fiance, Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store. When Beth responds to a woodcarving, Lizzy sees the changes in her niece and hunts down Jonah, the artist who created the healing work of art. Lizzy is determined that Beth meets this man. Will Lizzy's elaborate plan to reintroduce her niece to love work? Will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she's always dreamed of and a second chance at real love-or just more heartbreak?
Download or read book Sleigh Bells Ring written by Samantha Bayarr and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Luke Bontrager in this continuing family seriesWhen Luke tries everything he can to get out of picking up Holly's cousin from the bus station in town, he discovers that doing things God's way is harder than he originally thought. Can he recover from his mistake and make it up to the beautiful young woman, or will she snub him for the company of another man?
Download or read book Amish Sleigh Bells written by Patricia Johns and published by Harlequin Treasury-Love Inspired 90s. This book was released on 2024-11-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They're worlds apart. Can love unite them? Spending yet another Christmas without a husband isn't something Lydia Speicher is looking forward to this season. Helping the new veterinarian, Thad Miller, navigate his way around the local farms is a welcome distraction, despite the Beachy Amish man's shocking customs. But when Lydia accidentally crashes Thad's truck and he's forced to borrow her family's sleigh, liberal Thad must live the conservative Old Order way of life until it's fixed. Lydia and Thad couldn't be more different, but while working together highlights their similarities, are they willing to change for love? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Amish Country Matches Book 1: The Amish Matchmaking Dilemma Book 2: Their Amish Secret Book 3: The Amish Marriage Arrangement Book 4: An Amish Mother for His Child Book 5: Her Pretend Amish Beau Book 6: Amish Sleigh Bells
Download or read book The Sound of Sleigh Bells written by Cindy Woodsmall and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as contact of sorts between Amish craftsmen and Englischers who want to sell the Plain people’s wares. But remorse and loneliness still echo in her heart everyday as she still wears the dark garb, indicating mourning of her fiancé. When she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth’s soul responds and she wants to help the unknown artist find homes for his work–including Lizzy’s dry goods store. But she doesn’t know if her bishop will approve of the gorgeous carving or deem it idolatry. Lizzy sees the changes in her niece when Beth shows her the woodworking, and after Lizzy hunts down Jonah, the artist, she is all the more determined that Beth meets this man with the hands that create healing art. But it’s not that simple–will Lizzy’s elaborate plan to reintroduce her niece to love work? Will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she’s always dreamed of and a second chance at real love–or just more heartbreak?
Download or read book Sleigh Bells Ring written by RaeAnne Thayne and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[Thayne's] books are wonderfully romantic, feel-good reads that end with me sighing over the last pages." —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Celebrate the season with this sparkling and heartwarming holiday romance that proves sometimes all you need is a little Christmas magic… Employed as the live-in caretaker of Angel’s View Ranch, Annelise McCade is just trying to make it through the holidays with both her sanity and her niece's and nephew’s faith in the magic of Christmas intact. The six-year-old twins recently lost their mother, so Annie tells herself it won’t be a problem to bring them to her workplace. The Sheridans haven’t visited Angel's View in years, not since the patriarch, Wallace, died. They would never know the twins were there…until Tate Sheridan shows up out of the blue two weeks before Christmas. But Tate surprises Annie by asking them to stay and help him get the house ready for one last family Christmas before the ranch is put on the market. Annie and Tate have three days to work their magic before the Sheridan clan arrives—and to work through the growing attraction between them. But Annie simply can’t fall for the man who's about to put her out of a job and a home. Still, the sparkle of the season is impossible to deny…and this Christmas has surprises in store for everyone. Return to Hope’s Crossing this Christmas in New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne’s latest heartwarming story of matchmaking at the holidays, All is Bright!
Download or read book Love Inspired December 2024 Box Set 1 of 2 Amish Sleigh Bells Guarding Her Christmas Secret Rediscovering Christmas written by Patricia Johns and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2024-11-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. Amish Sleigh Bells - Patricia Johns (An Amish Country Matches novel) Spending yet another Christmas without a husband isn’t something Lydia Speicher is looking forward to this season. Helping the new veterinarian, Thad Miller, navigate his way around the local farms is a welcome distraction, despite the Beachy Amish man’s shocking customs. But when Lydia accidentally crashes Thad’s truck and he’s forced to borrow her family’s sleigh, liberal Thad must live the conservative Old Order way of life until it’s fixed. Lydia and Thad couldn’t be more different, but while working together highlights their similarities, are they willing to change for love? Guarding Her Christmas Secret - Jill Weatherholt - (A K-9 Companions tale) After the tragic loss of her family, schoolteacher Hannah Simpson hopes coordinating her new town’s holiday festival will keep her mind busy and her past hidden. That is, until she’s forced to work with dog trainer Cody Beckett. As the recently appointed guardian of two of Hannah’s students, Cody sees too much for Hannah to be able to hide her mental health struggles. But as the two of them clash over budgets and event ideas, will a pair of matchmaking twins and a service puppy in training make Hannah and Cody realise a future together is the perfect plan? Rediscovering Christmas - Mindy Obenhaus (A Hope Crossing novel) When a wildfire destroys her home, widowed schoolteacher Tori Stallings finds herself unexpectedly living with her mother- and brother-in-law — and struggling with her faith. With everything Tori owns consumed by the blaze, Micah vows to help his late brother’s wife and son rebuild their lives. The two of them have always been friends, but living under the same roof has their friendship turning into something more. Can love bloom amid tragic loss and shaken beliefs, and give them a fresh start for Christmas? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired December 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2
Download or read book Christmas in Apple Ridge written by Cindy Woodsmall and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the holidays with the Plain folk of Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania, in these touching novellas centered around love, romance, heartache, and restoration from bestselling author Cindy Woodsmall. The Sound of Sleigh Bells Beth Hertzler is unable to let go of a past tragedy, but when she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth’s soul responds. Determined that her niece meet the gifted artist, her aunt tracks him down, but it’s not that simple – will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she’s always dreamed of and a second chance at real love? The Christmas Singing Mattie thought her childhood sweetheart adored her until he abruptly ended their engagement on Christmas Eve. Brokenhearted, Mattie moves away and pursues her longtime dream of becoming a cake decorator, and even finds a new beau. But when Mattie is forced to return home three years later, will learning the truth behind Gideon’s rejection restore her Christmas joy – or open the door to even deeper heartbreak? The Dawn of Christmas Sadie enjoys her freedom away from home and her mission trips to Peru, but after four years, her Old Order Amish family insists it’s time to come home and settle down. Levi, a bachelor who distrusts women after a family heartbreak, also has no desire for romance. To keep their families from meddling in their lives, Sadie and Levi devise a plan—but soon discover that the walls around their hearts are breaking down. Can they let go of their prejudices and learn to trust each other to embrace a future together?
Download or read book The Dawn of Christmas written by Cindy Woodsmall and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Christmas, experience learning to trust alongside the Plain folk of Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania in this heart-warming tale of second chances. Sadie enjoys her freedom away from home and her mission trips to Peru, but after four years, her Old Order Amish family insists it’s time to come home and settle down. Levi, a bachelor who distrusts women after a family heartbreak, also has no desire for romance. To keep their families from meddling in their lives, Sadie and Levi devise a plan—but soon discover that the walls around their hearts are breaking down. Can they let go of their prejudices, learn to trust each other, and embrace a future together?
Download or read book An Amish Arrangement written by Jo Ann Brown and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Farmer’s Instant Family Jeremiah Stoltzfus hopes the Amish community of Harmony Creek will provide a fresh start…until days before closing on his new farm, he finds a beautiful trespasser. Mercy Bamberger claims the property is hers, promised by her late grossdawdi. Jeremiah can’t turn out the single mom and her daughter, nor can he leave. His solution: temporarily sharing the farm until ownership is settled. Once a city kid adopted by a Mennonite family, Mercy yearns to make the farm a haven for unwanted children. But living beside the handsome Amish farmer has her yearning for everything that’s eluded her…laughter, love and a forever family.
Download or read book Where Treetops Glisten written by Tricia Goyer and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Siblings forge new paths and find love in three stories filled with the wonder of Christmas. Turn back the clock to a different time, listen to Bing Crosby sing of sleigh bells in the snow, as the realities of America’s involvement in the Second World War change the lives of the Turner family in Lafayette, Indiana. In Cara Putman’s White Christmas, Abigail Turner is holding down the Home Front as a college student and a part-time employee at a one-of-a-kind candy shop. Loss of a beau to the war has Abigail skittish about romantic entanglements—until a hard-working young man with a serious problem needs her help. Abigail’s brother Pete is a fighter pilot hero returned from the European Theater in Sarah Sundin’s I’ll Be Home for Christmas, trying to recapture the hope and peace his time at war has eroded. But when he encounters a precocious little girl in need of Pete’s friendship, can he convince her widowed mother that he’s no longer the bully she once knew? In Tricia Goyer’s Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Meredith Turner, “Merry” to those who know her best, is using her skills as a combat nurse on the frontline in the Netherlands. Halfway around the world from home, Merry never expects to face her deepest betrayal head on, but that’s precisely what God has in mind to redeem her broken heart. The Turner family believes in God’s providence during such a tumultuous time. Can they absorb the miracle of Christ’s birth and His plan for a future?
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Download or read book The Amish Christmas Candle written by Kelly Long and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The joyous glow of Christmas brings the gift of new love in this “sprightly, satisfying, and occasionally hilarious” Amish holiday romance anthology (Publishers Weekly). Snow Shine on Ice Mountain by Kelly Long When Naomi Gish’s mischievous father hires strapping Gray Fisher at their candle shop for the Christmas season, she’s positive the old man has an ulterior motive. She doesn’t need help—but as Gray learns the craft of candle making, Naomi learns that love is God’s most precious gift. A Honeybee Christmas by Jennifer Beckstrand Though Bitsy Kiem made sacrifices to raise her three nieces Amish, she misses life among the Englisch. But as Christmas approaches, handsome widower Yost Weaver is determined to show her that Plain love is a flame that never goes out. The Christmas Candle by Lisa Jones Baker Blessing those in need at Christmastime is one of Lydia’s favorite traditions. But without her newly married sister’s help this year, the task seems daunting—until handsome Mennonite John King shows her that hands joined to do good may unite hearts, as well.
Download or read book The Amish Christmas Sleigh written by Kelly Long and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of snowy nights, silver bells, and sweet romance: “A wonderful anthology” (RT Book Reviews, four stars) This volume includes three stories of love, family, and faith—the greatest gifts of the season: A Sleigh Ride on Ice Mountain by Kelly Long For solitary toy-maker Sebastian Christner, hiring Kate Zook as his new housekeeper is simply the right thing to do. Now she can support her special-needs brother. But one taste of her independent spirit is showing him undreamed-of holiday joy—and making him long to give her a home for always . . . A Mamm for Christmas by Amy Lillard Bernice Yoder has far too much to do to entertain holiday dreams. Even if she can help Jess Schmucker outwit his three mischievous young daughters, it's impossible to imagine the handsome widower can see her as anything but a scolding schoolteacher. He never guesses how a magical Christmas Eve will open his eyes to love or how Der Herr will awaken their faith and hope. An Unexpected Christmas Blessing by Molly Jebber As much as Charity Lantz's children need a father, the young widow isn’t sure her new neighbor Luke Fisher can ever be the right choice. They’re having more disagreements than snowflakes in December. Besides, he's never given a sign he wants to be more than friends. Can Gott show them a way past their misunderstandings to a forever love?
Download or read book The Harvest of Grace written by Cindy Woodsmall and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reeling from an unexpected betrayal, can Sylvia find relief from the echoes of her past…or will they shape her future forever? Although Sylvia Fisher recognizes that most Old Order Amish women her age spend their hours managing a household and raising babies, she has just one focus—tending and nurturing the herd on her family’s dairy farm. But when a dangerous connection with an old beau forces her to move far from home, she decides to concentrate on a new start and pour her energy into reviving another family’s debt-ridden farm. After months in rehab, Aaron Blank returns home to sell his Daed’s failing farm and move his parents into an easier lifestyle. Two things stand in his way: the father who stubbornly refuses to recognize that Aaron has changed and the determined new farmhand his parents love like a daughter. Her influence on Aaron’s parents could ruin his plans to escape the burdens of farming and build a new life. Can Aaron and Sylvia find common ground? Or will their unflinching efforts toward opposite goals blur the bigger picture— a path to forgiveness, glimpses of grace, and the promise of love.
Download or read book The Courtship Plan written by Kathleen Fuller and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding a husband is serious business. And serious business requires serious planning. Charity Raber is one of many single women who came to Birch Creek, Ohio, with one goal in mind: secure a husband from among the desperate bachelors a newspaper advertisement claimed inhabited the town. Even though that claim proved to be nothing more than a cruel prank, Charity is still hopeful that her happy ending might be within reach when she’s set up on a date with Jesse Bontrager. That is until Jesse not-so-gently shares that he has no interest in a relationship with anyone—and especially not with her. One year later, Charity is working as a caretaker for a kind, elderly English woman in the nearby town of Marigold. She’s also working hard on a brand-new courtship plan. A plan that absolutely does not involve Jesse Bontrager. But when he moves next door and is made aware of her scheming, Charity vows to prove that her plan is foolproof. Meanwhile, Jesse is sure she’ll make a fool of herself. And for some reason he’s not willing to let that happen. This stubborn bachelor and determined bachelorette will soon learn that their plans rarely work out as expected—but God’s plans always will. Sweet Amish romance The first book in the Amish of Marigold series Book length: 87,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs