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 281 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 Amish Christmas Joy written by Patricia Davids and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instant Father One minute, Caleb Mast is an oil-rig roughneck who answers to no one but himself. The next, he's the father of a special-needs child he never knew existed. What kind of home can a man like him—without faith or community—provide for an eight-year-old girl? For little Joy's sake, Caleb returns to the Amish community he left behind years ago. His daughter bonds with Amish schoolteacher Leah Belier, and Caleb feels hopeful for once. But Leah blames Caleb for dashing long-ago dreams and can't bear to trust him. With Christmas weeks away, one special girl just may bring two hearts—and an entire community—together. Brides of Amish Country: Finding true love in the land of the Plain People.

Download or read book An Amish Christmas Quilt written by Charlotte Hubbard and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This sweet anthology celebrates Christmas in three different Amish communities . . . The patchwork mix will keep readers toasty warm this winter.” —Publishers Weekly With all the warmth of a cozy quilt, snuggle into Amish tales of hearts joined, friendships patched, and the bright joys of Christmas tradition . . . “A Willow Ridge Christmas Pageant” Charlotte Hubbard Seth Brenneman didn’t expect his holiday would include rescuing pregnant young Mary Kauffman and her two children . . . Or having unexpected feelings for the still-grieving widow. But when they must play the leads in an impromptu Nativity pageant, will their roles reveal their hearts—and work a miracle for a lifetime? “A Christmas on Ice Mountain” Kelly Long Matthew Beider and Laurel Lapp’s secret wish to marry is a gift their feuding fathers definitely won’t accept. Can rediscovering the joys and friendships of Christmas past finally turn their families’ futures bright? “A Perfect Amish Christmas” Jennifer Beckstrand Anna Helmuth’s grandson, Gideon, plans to spend Christmas on a beach in sunny Mexico. But Anna is quite sure he’d rather be with them, snowshoeing, ice fishing—falling in love. And she knows the perfect girl. Now it’s up to the spirit of Christmas to work its magic . . . “Each story has its own characters, who all share the same kindness, caring and hopes. Hubbard, Long and Beckstrand bring their individual style to this anthology and create a wonderful Christmas novel.” —RT Book Reviews (starred review) “Sweet, romantic, and heartfelt.” —Library Journal

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 An Amish Second Christmas written by Beth Wiseman and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Second Christmas, a treasured, lighthearted time of community, with four Amish romances. “When Christmas Comes Again” by Beth Wiseman Katherine knows the first Christmas without Elias will be hard for her and the children. But when a mysterious Englischer appears with photographs of her late husband, Katherine begins to wonder what other blessings Christmas could have in store. “Her Christmas Pen Pal” by Ruth Reid Joy was expecting a wedding proposal from Henry; what she got instead was news of another woman. But when her heartfelt letter to a cousin ends up in the hands of a young cabinetmaker, an unexpected correspondence between two strangers gets interesting fast. “A Gift for Anne Marie” by Kathleen Fuller Anne Marie and Nathaniel have been best friends since they were kids. Now things are evolving . . . in ways everyone else predicted long ago. But when her mother suddenly decides to remarry in another state, Anne Marie’s new chapter with Nathaniel looks doomed to end before it begins. “The Christmas Aprons” by Tricia Goyer Vanilla crumb pie has been Esther’s mem’s calling card for decades. But when Esther finally gets her hands on the secret recipe, she discovers that vanilla crumb pie is more than just dessert . . . it’s bachelor bait. "Characters in each story are sweet, kind and caring. . . . Each author brings a separate writing style, creating a cozy holiday collection." —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

Download or read book The COMPLETE Amish by Accident Trilogy written by Jennifer Spredemann and published by Blessed Publishing . This book was released on 2019-01-09 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now, you can get the Amish by Accident trilogy in a single volume. If you're looking for Different Amish Fiction, this is it! About the books: ENGLISCH ON PURPOSE - Mattie Riehl never expected her life to turn out this way. Raised Mennonite and amongst Amish friends in beautiful Lancaster County, she should be perfectly content, shouldn’t she? But something inside beckons her to another world, another life. Can she leave her roots and her friends behind for a world she knows little about? Will she abandon everything, including the God her parents have taught her to follow? Englisch on Purpose is the prequel to J.E.B. Spredemann’s award-winning book, Amish by Accident, and is the story of Elisabeth Schrock’s best friend, Mattie. AMISH BY ACCIDENT - Luke Beiler has loved Elisabeth Schrock for as long as he can remember and is looking forward to the day they both join the church so they can marry. Elisabeth, however, chafes under the church rules and flees to the Englisch world leaving Luke heart broken. When an accident leaves Brianna Mitchell with amnesia, she feels helplessly lost. What will happen when she is mistaken for Elisabeth Schrock and taken home to Paradise, Pennsylvania? CHRISTMAS IN PARADISE - Mattie Greene returns to Paradise near Christmastime, believing her marriage is coming to an end. Carson and Elisabeth are not ready to see their friends' marriage dissolve and they fight to keep them together. Will Mattie and Richard reunite in time for a perfect Christmas? Or will they spend the holidays – and the rest of their lives – alone?

Download or read book A Lancaster Amish Christmas written by Anne Blackburne and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas Is Simply a Time for Love Enjoy a simple Amish Christmas in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, that is sweetened by second chances, trimmed in love, and wrapped in faith. Lucy’s Christmas Sunbeam by Anne Blackburne When her parents suddenly died, Lucy stepped into the mother role for her infant sister with Down’s Syndrome. But Lucy’s boyfriend wasn’t interested in a readymade family. Living in the dawdi house on her brother’s farm, Lucy is happy with life—until she literally runs into the hardware store owner and desire for romance returns. A Bird-in-Hand Christmas by Amy Clipston After learning her boyfriend, Wyatt, was seeing someone else, Makayla moved across state and married. Recently widowed, she visits her parents for Christmas, only to find that Wyatt is still single and working for her father. When her five-year-old son instantly bonds with Wyatt, Makayla starts to hope for a second chance at love. Christmas Lily by Amy Lillard Seven-year-old Jacob Bontrager is working hard to help his lonely widower father find love again. He believes his pretty new teacher who has just moved to the community is perfect, but none of his matchmaking works until a snowstorm strands Lily Kate Troyer at the Bontrager farm. Could God and nature be on Jacob’s side? Leaving Lancaster by Mindy Steele The Wicky sisters didn’t expect their father to sell their thriving deer farm with plans to move them to Kentucky. Always obedient Louise fears for her growing jam business. Beth cannot wait to start a new adventure while her twin, Leah, is running out of time for a happy-ever-after. They have only one Christmas left in Lancaster. Can God deliver a Christmas miracle for all three?

Download or read book An Amish Family Christmas and Amish Triplets for Christmas written by Marta Perry and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas Brings Love to Amish Country An Amish Family Christmas by Marta Perry and Patricia Davids In Heart of Christmas, Amish teacher Susannah Miller suddenly has two new students: the children of her former love. Can the joy of the season reunite lonely hearts in time for Christmas? And in A Plain Holiday, when a snowstorm strands nanny Sally Yoder, her young charges and Ben Lapp on a remote farm at Christmastime, Sally and Ben might discover that love is the true holiday spirit. Amish Triplets for Christmas by Carrie Lighte After arriving in Willow Creek to help with the fall harvest, Amish widower Sawyer Plank asks schoolteacher Hannah Lantz to be his triplets’ nanny. The children flourish under Hannah’s watch, and though Sawyer never dreamed he’d find happiness again, he can’t pretend he’s not falling for her. But with the holiday season heralding Sawyer’s return to Ohio, can he make his Christmas wish to stay a family come true?

Download or read book The Amish Mercies Collection written by Ruth Reid and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 901 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abiding Mercy A young woman faces an impossible situation: Should she do the right thing and bring heartache to nearly everyone she knows or deny her true self and always wonder . . . what if? Arms of Mercy A story of renewed love, boundless hope, and a little help from angels above. He lost her once to a rash decision. He will not lose her again. Steadfast Mercy She’s returning to her old Amish community with something to hide. Something big. He’s just trying to make it through his first winter as a farmer. Together they will learn the meaning of steadfast mercy in this sweet Amish romance.

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 273 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 Wonders Collection written by Ruth Reid and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Miracle of Hope Lindie Wyse thinks an arranged marriage is the only way to preserve a future for herself and her unborn child. Josiah Plank is certain he’ll never love again, but he needs someone to care for his deaf eight-year-old daughter, Hannah. The two take on their arrangement tentatively at first but soon realize they are each in for more than they imagined. A Woodland Miracle For a disadvantaged young woman and a displaced young man, a lasting love is going to take more than chance—it’s going to take a miracle. A Dream of Miracles Amish widow Mattie vows never to love again . . . until a suspicious outsider with a shadowy past comes crashing into her fragile world.

Download or read book A Plain Disappearance written by Amanda Flower and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed new author Amanda Flower continues her series of cozy and comedic Amish mysteries ("Bring on the next one!" -USA Today) as romance, murder, and a sudden disappearance take their places at Christmastime in Appleseed Creek.

Download or read book Amish Christmas Joy and An Amish Proposal written by Patricia Davids and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Christmas, come home to Amish country Amish Christmas Joy by Patricia Davids One minute, Caleb Mast is an oil rig roughneck. The next, he’s a father. How can he provide for an eight-year-old girl? For Joy’s sake, Caleb returns to the Amish community he left behind years ago. When his daughter bonds with schoolteacher Leah Belier, Caleb feels hopeful. But Leah blames Caleb for dashing her long-ago dreams. With Christmas weeks away, one special girl may bring two hearts together. An Amish Proposal by Jo Ann Brown Pregnant and alone, Katie Kay Lapp can’t return to her Amish family. With nowhere to go, she’s rescued by the man whose heart she shattered. Months ago, Micah Stoltzfus courted her, until she chose the big city over him. Now Micah offers her marriage, since he still cares for the Amish beauty. He’ll be the father Katie Kay’s baby needs…but can he also be the love she’s always wanted?

Download or read book The Proving written by Beverly Lewis and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amish Fiction's #1 Author Presents a Touching Story of Perseverance and Second Chances Amanda Dienner hasn't seen her Old Order family in five years when she receives word that her mother has passed away and left her Lancaster County's most popular Amish bed-and-breakfast. Now an Englisher, Mandy is shocked: Her twin sister should have been the obvious choice! What's more, the inheritance comes with a catch: The farmhouse inn will only truly be hers if she is able to successfully run it for twelve consecutive months. Mandy accepts the challenge even though it means returning to Gordonville and the painful memories she left behind at eighteen. Still, she's determined to prove she is more than capable of running the bed-and-breakfast, no matter that its loyal clientele are expecting an Amish hostess! The inn isn't Mandy's sole test, however. Rubbing shoulders with her married twin sister reopens wounds that Mandy isn't ready to forgive. And an Englisher guest with a difficult past of her own just complicates matters. Can Mandy fulfill the terms of her inheritance? Or will this year in Amish country prove a dreadful mistake?

Download or read book An Amish Starry Christmas Night written by Diane Craver and published by Diane Craver. This book was released on with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-nine-year-old Julia Fisher is going home to visit her family for Christmas, but she is worried about seeing her twin sister’s widower, Mark Byler. She’s had feelings for him for the past nine years. Mark’s the reason she left her home in Clayton Falls, Ohio, to go to Sarasota, Florida. Before he married her sister, Grace, they shared a memorable kiss. Will Julia be able to visit without showing her attraction for him? A Short Story Amish Romance (2 shorts in series)

Download or read book Love Inspired December 2013 Bundle 1 of 2 written by Linda Goodnight and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love Inspired brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This Love Inspired bundle includes Sugarplum Homecoming by Linda Goodnight, Amish Christmas Joy by Patricia Davids and The Lawman's Holiday Wish by Ruth Logan Herne. Look for 6 new inspirational stories every month from Love Inspired!

Download or read book An Amish Country Christmas written by Charlotte Hubbard and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Willow Ridge, Missouri, the Christmas season is a time when faith brings peace, family brings warmth and new romance brings sparkling joy. Original.