Download or read book An Amish Christmas Gift Short Story written by Beth Wiseman and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a bestselling and award-winning author who has sold over 2.5 million books comes a love story that poses the question--Is it better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all? Hannah King and her two children, Mae and Lillian, are facing their first Christmas without their beloved husband and father, who passed only six months ago. Hannah is determined to display strength for her girls, stifling her emotions until she is alone at night crying herself to sleep. But as she tries to hide her grief, she is unaware that her children need her to be emotionally present. Mae is Hannah's oldest daughter. At eighteen, she is deeply in love with a young man in her Amish community. She is working through the grief she feels over the absence of her father, but something about her mother has changed, and the transformation has Mae fearful to make a commitment to John Byler. Her mother robotically goes through the motions of daily living, but she is a shell of the woman she used to be. Mae walks away from her relationship with John, knowing her mother's grief must be far worse than her own. She isn't going to let that happen to her. John Byler is in love with Mae, but his admission to her about his feelings causes her to stop seeing him without any explanation. He can only assume that she doesn't love him the way he loves her. Can Hannah see past her own grief and convince her daughter that it is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all? And is Mae willing to take a chance on love? "Wiseman is known for her character-driven stories . . . tender tales of love, loss, and redemption. Her fans will devour this short story." Kelly Long, bestselling author for Kensington Publishers For fans of Beverly Lewis, Amy Clipston, Wanda Brunstetter, and Cindy Woodsmall .

Download or read book Naomi s Gift written by Amy Clipston and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Naomi has begun to believe that she isn’t meant to find love, but she might receive more than she has ever hoped for this Christmas. Twenty-four-year-old Naomi King has all but given up on marriage and children. As Christmas approaches, Naomi is certain that her life will be spent as an old maid, helping with the family’s quilting business and taking care of her eight siblings. Then she meets Caleb, a young widower with a 7-year-old daughter, and her world is once again turned upside-down.

Download or read book An Amish Christmas Gift written by Amy Clipston and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Naomi’s Gift by Amy Clipston Naomi has begun to believe that she isn’t meant to find love, but she might receive more than she has ever hoped for this Christmas. Twenty-four-year-old Naomi King has all but given up on marriage and children. As Christmas approaches, Naomi is certain that her life will be spent as an old maid, helping with the family’s quilting business and taking care of her eight siblings. Then she meets Caleb, a young widower with a 7-year-old daughter, and her world is once again turned upside-down. An Unexpected Joy by Ruth Reid Abigail has driven other suitors away, but can Micah find a way to show her he cares? Being a caregiver for Micah Zook’s grandmother is the answer to Abigail’s prayers. In fact, the elderly lady keeps finding ways to set Abigail up with her grandson. Despite Abigail’s constant chatter, Micah realizes he’s beginning to care for her—until he makes a decision that leaves her feeling betrayed. With Christmas in their midst, can Micah find a way to reconcile with Abigail and to reveal the true feelings of his heart? A Christmas Visitor by Kelly Irvin Frannie Mast returns to Bee County for Christmas, but her heart stays back in Missouri with an Englisch farm boy. Frannie knows her parents have the best of intentions when they send her back to Bee County, Texas, to live with her aunt and her aunt’s new husband Mordecai. After all, Frannie knows nothing can come of a relationship with Rocky, the handsome Englisch farm boy back in Missouri. But all bets are off when Rocky follows Frannie to Texas to plead his case. Could he be the Christmas gift to end all gifts?

Download or read book A Christmas Visitor written by Kelly Irvin and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frannie Mast returns to Bee County for Christmas, but her heart stays back in Missouri with an Englisch farm boy. Frannie knows her parents have the best of intentions when they send her back to Bee County, Texas, to live with her aunt and her aunt’s new husband Mordecai. After all, Frannie knows nothing can come of a relationship with Rocky, the handsome Englisch farm boy back in Missouri. But all bets are off when Rocky follows Frannie to Texas to plead his case. Could he be the Christmas gift to end all gifts?

Download or read book An Unexpected Christmas Gift written by Kate Lloyd and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Driving into a Lancaster County ditch during a near-blizzard is not where Maria Romano envisioned she'd end up on the day before Christmas Eve. But somehow she finds it fitting--after all, her life has been stuck and lonely for years, and the recent discovery that she was adopted makes her yearn for connection. So when a genealogy search leads her to a shop in Amish country, she can't help but visit in person, regardless of the weather. Despite a rough introduction, Maria is surprised by the warm and welcoming Amish family table she finds herself invited to on Christmas. But will the family's kindness be enough to help her find her place and the truth about her past? An Unexpected Christmas Gift is an endearing novella from Amish fiction author Kate Lloyd.

Download or read book An Amish Christmas Kitchen written by Leslie Gould and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the weather grows cold and the nights grow long, the cheer and warmth of the Christmas season is one thing all readers can find comfort in. This collection from bestselling Amish fiction novelists Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd finds the beating heart at the center of the holiday and offers three novellas that celebrate family, faith, and especially the sights and smells of a bustling holiday kitchen. Leslie Gould tells the story of how, in the wake of a heartbreaking loss, a young Amish woman finds unexpected comfort and hope in a yearly baking tradition surrounding the local Lancaster Christmas market. Jan Drexler offers a sweet tale of a shy Amish woman who decides to use her gift for sweets to woo a local Amish boy with her beloved Christmas cookies. And Kate Lloyd offers a heartwarming tale of a woman's unexpected discovery about the truth of her past, and the warm and welcoming Amish family table she finds herself invited to on Christmas.

Download or read book A Christmas Gift for Rose written by Tricia Goyer and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rose turned her back on the man she loves after he assisted the Englisch during World War II—only to discover she’s an Englischer herself. Born in the midst of the hardships of The Great Depression, Rose grew up in Berlin, Ohio, in the arms of a loving Amish family. But she is overwhelmed by self-doubt when she learns that she was born Englisch and abandoned when her family moved West in search of work. Was she meant to be Amish or would she have been better off growing up with her own kind—Englischers? When the man she loves leaves her behind, Rose is certain he left for good. Yet Rose discovers sometimes our greatest gifts are the ones we fear.

Download or read book Unexpected Christmas Gift An Amish Christmas Miracles Story written by Spredemann Jennifer (J.E.B.) (author) and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Amish Christmas 2 In 1 Amish Short Story Collection written by Arwilda Allshouse and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-18 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spend an Amish Christmas with this faith filled Christian FamilyDOWNLOAD THIS 2 Book Amish Collection. 2 CHRISTMAS SHORT STORIES FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED. Arwilda Allshouse writes Amish Sweet Christian Romance Stories suitable for all ages, by the author of the #1 Best-Selling Sadie and Samuel Collection. INCLUDES #1 Bestselling The Christmas QuiltThe Christmas Quilt: An Amish RomanceEmma Lapp feels lost now that her twin sister is engaged to be married. She throws her time and effort into making a Christmas Quilt for charity, but she is still unhappy. She doesn't want to give up the beautiful quilt. She wants to keep control of all the holiday cooking and the sewing and in fact, everything her life. As Christmas draws near, she spends more and more time wondering what is God's will for her life, but she doesn't really give him control. She thinks perhaps she will be an old maid and not have a husband at all. How can she make her life all she wants it to be? What Emma has forgotten is that her life is ultimately in God's hands. All she has to do is have faith. At a Christmas program, during a sleigh ride and finally in a cold barn, she finally learns to let God rule her life. (I LOVE your reviews, but when reviewing, please don't give away the surprise ending.)Emma's Love Story continues in A Christmas Promise. The Amish of Lawrence County series is set in Western Pennsylvania, where the Amish celebrate God's Grace with a love of the land and a life of simplicity and faith. Don't miss these other heartwarming stories by Arwilda Allshouse: The Sadie and Samuel SeriesSamuel's Promise: An Amish Romance (Book 1) Sadie's Mistake: An Amish Romance (Book 2) Samuel's Sin: An Amish Romance (Book 3)Sadie's Blessing: An Amish Romance (Book 4) The Simon and Sarah Series Sarah's Suspicion: An Amish Romance (Book 1) Simon's Struggle: An Amish Romance (Book 2) Sarah's Favor: An Amish Romance (Book 3) Simon's Devotion: An Amish Romance (Book 4) The Hannah and Elam Series Love's True Longing: An Amish Romance (Book 1) Love's True Strength: An Amish Romance (Book 2)Love's True Course: An Amish Romance (Book 3) Love's True Worth: An Amish Romance (Book 4) The Jacob Byler SeriesAn Amish Secret: An Amish Inspirational Novella (Book 1)An Amish Child: An Amish Inspirational Novella (Book 2)An Amish Prayer: An Amish Inspirational Novella (Book 3)An Amish Family: An Amish Inspirational Novella (Book 4)Benjamin in the Big City Amish 911 (Book 1)Benjamin Ex-Amish Amish 911 (Book 2)Benjamin All Fall Down (Book 3)Benjamin The Long Road Home (Book 4)#neverforgetPatchwork Friends SeriesMary's Gift: An Amish Christian Inspirational Short StoryRekindled Romance: An Amish Romance Short StoryFlood of Love: An Amish Romance Short StoryA Christmas Quilt: An Amish Romance Short StoryA Fruitful Storm: An Amish Romance Short StoryProdigal's Promise: An Amish Romance Short StoryA Snowy Night: An Amish Romance Short StoryThe Byler Thanksgiving: An Amish Christian Inspirational Short StoryThe Joy of Thanksgiving:An Amish Thanksgiving (2 in 1 Thanksgiving Set)Amish Fire: A stand-alone tale of forbidden love and undying faith Please JOIN Arwilda Allshouse on Facebook for the latest updates.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arwilda-Allshouse/1613637995585173?ref=bookmarksOr check out her website for Scripture, news and free offers www (dot) arwildaallshouse (dot) comI love hearing from you! Please connect on Facebook or my website.

Download or read book An Amish Christmas Star written by Shelley Shepard Gray and published by Kensington. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with faith, family, and a whole lot of heart, New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray joins Charlotte Hubbard and Rosalind Lauer for three all-new holiday stories celebrating the spirit of the season, the warmth of simple Amish traditions, and the joys of coming home for Christmas. The crisp fragrance of pine trees and the warm spice of fresh cookies aren’t the only blessings that Christmas brings, and no one knows more about happy homecomings than three couples who are celebrating the greatest gift of all . . . BUGGIES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES * Shelley Shepard Gray Called home by family, John Miller and Ellie Coblentz are each looking for a way north from Pinecraft, Florida. With few options, they decide sharing the burden of travel must be the Lord’s plan for them. But can this bumpy, bad-weather journey home help them find their way into each other’s hearts, too? STAR OF WONDER * Charlotte Hubbard When Raymond Overholt comes to Promise Lodge, hoping to sell the barnboard signs he’s painted with stars and Christmas messages, spirited young Mennonite Lizzie Zehr is intrigued. But any courtship between them will face fierce opposition from the bishop of Raymond’s Old Order community—unless someone can convince him that at the heart of faith lies love . . . STARLIGHT EVERLASTING * Rosalind Lauer Newlyweds Rachel and Luke Coblentz can’t wait to celebrate their first Christmas together after years of courtship. But when Luke’s factory job threatens to keep them apart—from each other and their dream of a family—it will take faith to believe in the gift of a truly joyful ending . . .

Download or read book An Amish Christmas Love written by Beth Wiseman and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winter Kisses by Beth Wiseman Three generations of Stoltzfus women are all living under the same roof. At twenty-five, Naomi has never been married, and both her mother, Barbara, and her grandmother, Ruth, have recently been widowed. Each nursing broken or lonely hearts, they also each have potential suitors. When a storm on Christmas Eve forces the three couples to take shelter in the basement of the Stotlzfus homestead, secrets are revealed, hearts are opened, and all three potential grooms drop to their knees for very different reasons—a proposal, a prayer, and an epiphany. The Christmas Cat by Amy Clipston Emma Bontrager is spending her first Christmas alone after her husband of 45 years, Henry, passed away in July. Although the Amish don’t normally allow animals in their homes, a big, fat, orange barn cat keeps coming into Emma’s house. She shoos the cat away, but it continues to appear in her house, settling on Henry’s favorite wingchair. But the cat isn’t the only Christmas visitor: a group of young people help bring the Christmas spirit to Emma, reminding her that love and hope abide. Snow Angels by Kelly Irvin As a young man enjoying his rumspringa, David Byler gave his heart to an Englisch girl, but he eventually realized he couldn’t give up his Plain faith and family for her, so he let her go. He’s found a new love in his Bee County Plain community, Molly Shrock. Molly has been patient, waiting for the man she loves to love her back. Just as he is ready to propose, David makes a startling discovery: Bobbie McGregor, his Englisch love, is back. Will Molly’s prayers for a Christmas love be answered? Home for Christmas by Ruth Reid When a misdirected GPS sends Ellie Whetstone to the wrong address, she inadvertently finds herself breaking into the home of Amish man, Ezra Mast. Ellie hopes to fix up the house left by her aenti and sell it quickly, but a series of run-ins with Ezra and his young daughter have her questioning whether a hasty sale is the right move. Could this new place with its slower pace be the right home for Ellie?

Download or read book A Gift of Faith written by Sarah Price and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonas King, the bishop within his church district, finds himself facing a test of faith as he struggles with a terrible loss and tries to understand how it fits into God's plan. The community tries to help him through his trial, but he is resistant. It takes a Christmas miracle to open his eyes, but can his faith be saved in time?

Download or read book The Gift written by Shelley Shepard Gray and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestselling Author Shelley Shepard Gray gifts us with a special Christmas story about love and blessings in this next book in her Amish of Hart County series. The Schwartz family is happy to be spending Christmas on their new farm in Hart County. But when Susanna Schwartz hears gunshots that causes her buggy to overturn, and then her little sister falls through a wooden bridge into the icy creek, it becomes clear from these dangerous “accidents” that someone wants them gone. Neil Vance has been heartbroken ever since his parents lost their family farm. He knows it’s not the Schwartz family’s fault, but he can’t help but be resentful. Until he meets Susanna. She is kind-hearted and bold, and Neil can’t stop thinking about her pretty green eyes. Neil thinks the accidents are just that, but Susanna’s father is convinced the Vance family is responsible. Susanna refuses to believe Neil would do anything to harm her. She’s fallen in love with him and knows he is a good man. But her family is ready to pack up and move, and time is running out to uncover the truth before someone gets hurt…or worse.

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 An Unexpected Christmas Gift Amish Christmas Miracles written by Jennifer Spredemann and published by Blessed Publishing . This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A riveting Amish Christmas romance from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Spredemann! Can they find a way to escape their painful pasts and find love this Christmas? Janie Mishler is content with her life as an alt maedel helping out at her father’s Amish dry goods store, but she’s always wondered ‘what if?’ What if Elson hadn’t passed on? What if she’d met someone else? What if she could raise a family of her own? But with each year that passes, Janie relinquishes her unfulfilled dreams. That is, until she receives an unexpected Christmas gift from someone who appears to be a stranger. Rob Zehr put his Amish life behind him to forget about his painful past and follow his lifelong dream of becoming a pilot. Although he still communicates with his family, he has no desire to return to his old lifestyle. When he receives a mysterious note in the mail, he responds out of sheer intrigue. He never imagined that the note’s writer could be the one to draw him back to his roots and open his heart to the possibility of love again. Are their circumstances merely coincidence? Or could it be God’s unseen hand working a Christmas miracle?

Download or read book The Amish Christmas Kitchen written by Kelly Long and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A tasting menu of Christmas baking-themed Amish romance novellas, complete with companion recipes.” —Publishers Weekly Something’s always baking in an Amish oven, and at Christmastime, all the ingredients for joy are at hand. Wrap yourself in the warmth of the Amish home—and the Plain peace of hearts joined by love. Each story includes a recipe from the author! BAKING LOVE ON ICE MOUNTAIN by Kelly Long Newly married, Clara Mast and Daniel Kauffman have little to give but love during their first Christmas season together. But generous hearts are always willing to be creative in this Gift of the Magi-inspired story. THE CHRISTMAS BAKERY ON HUCKLEBERRY HILL by Jennifer Beckstrand When shy Katie Rose Gingerich’s dat sends her to Huckleberry Hill to secure a marriage proposal, she never expects to long for carefree Titus Helmuth—or to hope that he might want to spend every Christmas with her . . . THE SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE by Lisa Jones Baker A charity auction, an unexpected friendship, and a stubborn spirit combine in an unusual courtship. But for Emma and Jonathan, overcoming obstacles is just one of the lessons to be learned about special blessings this holiday season.

Download or read book An Amish Second Christmas written by Shelley Shepard Gray and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the Amish, the day after Christmas is for family, feasting, and exchanging simple gifts. And for three different couples, it will bring another precious chance for love . . . THEIR SECOND CHANCE New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Shelley Shepard Gray Amish nanny Hannah Eicher never thought she’d see Rob Prince again. There was no way a relationship between her and the handsome English fireman could overcome her family’s objections—and their personal differences. But when he saves her from a sudden blaze, Hannah longs to see if they can turn holiday hope into a lifetime of happiness . . . HIS AMISH ANGEL * Patricia Johns She’s too outspoken to be a proper Amish wife. So as advice columnist “Miss Amish,” Maggie Lapp helps Amish and Englishwith their romantic problems. But when her tradition-minded former fiancé accidentally reveals her secret, Maggie will need more than a miracle to make things right—and find a perfect love for all the Christmases to come . . . AN HEIRLOOM CHRISTMAS * Virginia Wise Rachel Miller won't let her disability keep her from selling heirloom plants and proving she can be independent. She certainly doesn't need reckless Joseph Webber working at her greenhouse to pay off a disastrous Rumspringa stunt. But she and Joseph have more in common than they think—and their surprising holiday partnership might just blossom into forever joy . . .