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A Brevia Beginning
Par Michelle Major. 2014
The higher your walls Lexi Preston has gone from the courtroom to the barroomas the world's worst waitress at Brevia's hot…
spot Riley's Bar. Lexi's back in town to right old wrongs, not to fall in lovebut she's finding it awfully hard to avoid her impossibly gorgeous new boss. The harder you fall Former U.S. marshal Scott Callahan is still grieving his partner's deathand recovering from one drunken night when he bought himself a bar. Scott just can't deal with the way Lexi makes him feel. The ravishing redhead might get his heart racing, but she couldn't take an order if her life depended on it! Will Scott resist Lexi and all she has to offer, or will he find the love he's always craved?Small-Town Reunion Claire Atwood is about to make all her dreams come true. With her newly adopted son, Claire's back in…
Goose Harbor, running for mayor and going toe-to-toe with Evan Danielsthe man who left her at the altar twelve years ago. But she refuses to let their history get in the way of her future. Evan's come a long way from the poor teenager Claire's powerful father intimidated. And he can't help noticing Claire's grown into a beautiful woman and caring mother. A month from now, when the ballots are counted, Evan could be Mr. Mayor, but what he really wants is another title: daddy and husband.The Last Bridge Home (Redemption River #5)
Par Linda Goodnight. 2012
In this classic tale from New York Times bestselling author Linda Goodnight, revisita hero with big dreams and the girl…
next door who's always been there for him…Doing the right thing always came easily to firefighter Zak Ashford. So he can't refuse totake in the dying wife he thought divorced him long ago—or to watch over her threetroubled children. The only person Zak can turn to is Jilly Fairmont, the pretty girl nextdoor who helps him and the children through their loss. And not just because she secretlycares for Zak. Yet it isn't long before Zak realizes what this honest, compassionate womanmeans to him, too. With big dreams at stake, Zak suddenly finds himself reconsidering thefuture he always thought he wanted. A future that will be nothing unless Jilly agrees toshare it with him…The Farmer Next Door and Lancaster Country Target: Lancaster County Target (Brides of Amish Country)
Par Patricia Davids, Kit Wilkinson. 2016
Find love in Amish country in these two stories The Farmer Next Door by Patricia Davids Adrian Lapp vows to never have…
a family again after losing his wife and son. But the newest resident of the Amish community of Hope Springs captivates him from their first meeting. Widow Faith Martin is strong and courageous. If only Adrian can open himself to the possibility of love again Lancaster County Target by Kit Wilkinson Nurse Abby Miller witnesses a patient's shocking murder. When the masked killer spots her, she's overpoweredand left for dead. Handsome doctor Blake Jamison vows to keep her safe while investigating the mysterious patient's death. But it may be too late for Abby to protect her heart from the man who is sure to one day leave her behind.Until We Meet Again (The Derwent Chronicles)
Par Rosemary Goodacre. 2019
‘a highly emotional, captivating story of love and loss set in WW1…brought a lump to my throat and a tear…
to my eye as I read.’ Over The Rainbow Book BlogThe Great War drove them apart – but love kept them togetherSummer 1914: Shy young woman, Amy Fletcher, lives a quiet life in Sussex. An office worker, she lives at home, along with her parents and spirited younger brother, Bertie. But her life is transformed when she meets handsome young man, Edmond Derwent, son of one of the wealthiest families in the small town of Larchbury, and student at Cambridge University. The couple are falling deeply in love when war breaks out and, eager to do his duty for England, Edmond signs up as an officer. The couple plan to be wed, eager to start a new life together - but their happiness is short-lived when Edmond is sent to Flanders to lead his men into battle. Amy trains as a VAD nurse and is soon sent to France, where she sees the true horror of war inflicted on the brave young men sent to fight.Separated by war, Edmond and Amy share their feelings through emotional letters sent from the front line. But when Edmond is critically wounded at Ypres, their love faces the biggest test of all – can their love stay strong while the world around them is crumbling?A romantic, emotional saga set in WW1 – readers of Rosie Goodwin, Katie Flynn and Val Wood will be captivated by this story of love.Praise for Until We Meet Again:‘an incredibly well-written and emotional read… I really felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster.’ FNM Book Reviews‘I pretty much read this in one sitting…If you’re a fan of historic novels and romance, this book is perfect. I loved it.’ Novel Kicks‘did a fabulous job of balancing the reality of war and still giving us hope with a love story between Amy and Edmond…An absolutely fantastic book and an author I highly recommend!’ Rose is Reading‘an absorbing, interesting and emotional read… Highly recommended, particularly to fans of historical romance.’ Double Stacked‘I thoroughly enjoyed this story and its eclectic mix of characters… the simplicity of the story made it easy to read and yet was full of emotional content.’ Dragon Rose Books Galore‘an amazing book with a beautiful and emotional message of love, as well as the strength of the men and women that fought for freedom and to save the life of the innocent.’ Jess Bookish LifeAn Amish Year: Four Novellas
Par Beth Wiseman. 2015
Spend a year in Amish country with four sweet romances.Rooted in Love (previously published in An Amish Garden)Rosemary Lantz is…
doing her best to run her family&’s household. She excels at all her tasks except one: gardening. Saul Petersheim has pursued Rosemary for years, but Rosemary keeps turning him down. What Saul doesn&’t know is that she has good reason—something no one can know—especially not him.A Love for Irma RoseThe year is 1957, and young Irma Rose has a choice to make. Date the man who is &“right&” for her? Or give Jonas a chance, the wild and reckless suitor who refuses to take no for an answer? Irma Rose steps onto the path she believes God has planned for her, but when she loses her footing, she is forced to rethink her choice. Patchwork PerfectEli Byler has been a widower for two years when he chooses to make a fresh start in Paradise, Pennsylvania. As Eli juggles the admiration of two women, he meets Miriam Fisher—the most unconventional Amish woman he&’s ever met. She doesn&’t fit the mold for what Eli is looking for, but it isn&’t long before Eli realizes that Miriam is everything he wants. But Miriam has no plans to get married—ever. Will Eli be able to change her mind?When Christmas Comes Again (previously published in An Amish Second Christmas)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.The third book in the beloved Every Amish Season series by bestselling author, Kelly Irvin."Kelly Irvin&’s Through the Autumn Air is a…
poignant journey of friendship and second chances that will illustrate for readers that God blesses us with a true love for all seasons." —Amy Clipston, bestselling author of Room on the Porch SwingThe past filled her mind even as her heart yearned for stories yet to be told . . .The mother of ten and a widow of seven years, Mary Katherine is a bundle of energy, always willing to step in and help her friends around her Amish community. Now that her last child is married, she pours her abundant creative spirit into writing stories, even as she speaks aloud to her late husband every day. Her dream is to open a bookstore with an English friend, but the church elders want this wayward widow to work in an Amish-owned store instead. When her old school friend, Ezekiel, offers her a position as a cook in the restaurant he opened after his wife died, she knows she should accept. But does she really want to spend her time working over a hot stove? When a mysterious English stranger breaks into her house to make himself a sandwich one autumn night, Mary Katherine doesn&’t call the sheriff. She turns to Ezekiel. They both see that Burke is need of more than a meal, and Ezekiel offers him the job at the restaurant. As they set out to care for their new friend, Mary Katherine and Ezekiel find themselves often working together. Mary Katherine is drawn to Ezekiel, but she remembers the terrible risk of giving her heart to someone. Can two people in the autumns of their lives and so well-versed in the pain of loss put the past behind them and trust in the hope that comes with each new season?&“A moving and compelling tale . . . that reminds us how we become strongest in our most broken moments.&” —Library Journal review of Upon a Spring BreezeFrom bestselling author, Kathleen Fuller, comes another heartwarming romantic comedy set in the beloved Amish community of Birch Creek. &“Once you…
open the book, you won&’t put it down until you&’ve reached the end.&”—Amy Clipston, bestselling author of A Seat by the Hearth, for The Teacher&’s Bride They promised to keep each other&’s secrets . . . not realizing they were about to make some of their own. Martha Detweiler has a problem many Amish women her age would envy: she&’s the only single woman in a community of young men, and they&’re all competing for her favor. Overwhelmed by the unwanted attention, Martha finds herself constantly fleeing from her would-be suitors, dismayed at what her life has come to. Birch Creek&’s resident matchmaker, Cevilla Schlabach, suggests a solution: Martha and the bishop&’s son, Seth Yoder, should pretend they are dating. What better way to keep the other young men away? But Seth is the only man around not interested in Martha. He has a secret hobby that keeps him away from social gatherings: woodcarving. Having grown up in poverty, he&’s determined to keep his father&’s farm successful, even if it means he has no time for dating. Then Delilah Stoll, a new resident of Birch Creek, eyes Seth as the perfect man for her granddaughter. Suddenly Cevilla&’s proposition doesn&’t seem all that ludicrous. Can Seth and Martha convince their family and friends to leave them alone? The second book in bestselling author Kathleen Fuller&’s Amish Brides of Birch Creek series, The Farmer&’s Bride celebrates the unexpected power of love and the joy of discovering God&’s calling.With two matchmakers on the loose in the Amish community of Birch Creek, the new innkeeper doesn&’t stand a chance…
in this sweet Amish romance. When Selah Ropp returns to Birch Creek, she is a different person than when she left. I know I haven&’t done much listening in the past, Lord, she prays. But I&’m listening now. Her new friend, Cevilla Schlabach, urges her to let go of regrets and allow this to be a fresh start. Cevilla herself, though, hides a secret longing behind her weathered face. Levi Stoll and his family spent a year transforming a large English house into a small inn. Now that they are open for business, Levi is pleased to have Selah join them as an employee—as long as his grandmother doesn&’t try any matchmaking schemes on the two of them. After all, Selah seems as guarded as he feels, and the last thing he wants is for anyone to remind him of his history. With Kathleen Fuller&’s trademark humor and memorable characters, The Innkeeper&’s Bride reminds us that God&’s grace in the present and our hope for the future is stronger than any pain of the past. Sweet Amish romanceFull-length novelThird in the Brides of Birch Creek series, but can be read as a stand-aloneA Hopeful Heart (Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel #1)
Par Amy Clipston. 2013
Hannah Glick married the love of her life, but was widowed too young. Is she ready to risk her heart—and…
her family—for a new love?Hannah finds herself at a crossroads in her life. Her 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 her unexpected tragedy.Wealthy businessman Trey Peterson is surprised by his attraction to the gentle Amish woman who works as a housekeeper in the Lancaster Grand Hotel. They share a common bond of loss and are able to offer each other comfort and support as they journey through their grief.Joshua Glick wants nothing more than to offer his friendship and love to Hannah and her family. Not only is he her late husband&’s brother and business partner, he has always been in love with Hannah.A Hopeful Heart is filled with surprising twists as Hannah tries to balance her life in the Amish community and her growing love for an outsider.The man she loves wants to leave the Amish faith. But can she really leave her life behind?"Whatever he chooses,…
I'm going with him."Miriam Raber enjoys life in her Old Order Amish community, and she is hopeful that Saul Fisher will propose to her soon. But when Saul starts talking about leaving the only world either of them has ever known, Miriam imagines what her life might look like as an Englischer. One thing she knows for certain, she loves Saul and feels he&’s the one God has chosen for her. But Saul&’s indecision has come at an inconvenient time as Miriam is noticing advances from Jesse Dienner, a man she went to school with and who wants to marry.Complicating matters is the arrival of Miriam&’s cousin, Shelby, a worldly Englisch girl sent to live with Miriam&’s family following trouble back home.Who will Miriam choose a life with—and who will choose to stay in the Old Order Amish community? Sweet Amish romance, part of the Daughters of the Promise seriesBook One: Plain Perfect, Book Two: Plain Pursuit, Book Three: Plain Promise, Book Four: Plain Paradise, Book Five: Plain Proposal, Book 6: Plain PeaceBook length: approximately 90,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsA Simple Prayer (Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel #4)
Par Amy Clipston. 2015
Linda is no stranger to hardship. Now she dares to hope for a chance at love and a new beginning.As…
the sole survivor of a buggy accident that left her orphaned at age four, Linda Zook was reluctantly raised by her Uncle Reuben. She longs to be worthy of someone, but the lasting trauma of her injuries and embittered upbringing have destroyed her self-worth. When Hannah Peterson asks her to work at the Heart of Paradise Bed & Breakfast, she&’s finally able to realize some confidence.Aaron Ebersol left the Amish community seventeen years ago when he could no longer bear the restrictions or the constant tension with his father. Despite years of unanswered letters to his parents and the roots he&’s put down in Missouri, Aaron rushes back to the Amish community of Paradise, Pennsylvania, after receiving word of his mother&’s stroke. Hesitant to get too close to the family he was once a part of, he decides to stay at the Heart of Paradise Bed & Breakfast. Talking with Linda allows him to explore his feelings about his family and his position in the Amish community.As Linda and Aaron open up to each other, their feelings for one another turn into more than friendship, and Aaron must make a decision about his future as an Amish man.Can Linda and Aaron forgive the family members who have deceived and forsaken them? And will Aaron be able to convince Linda that she is worthy of his love?LauraÆs Amish faith requires her to forgive, but she can only think of revenge.Laura Stutzman leaves her Kentucky community for…
Middlefield, Ohio, with one purpose: to find Mark King, the man who pledged his love to her, then left. She canÆt move on with her life until he explains why.Sawyer Thompson wasn't born Amish, but has lived in their community for years. Now he must commit to the Amish church or return to the Yankee world. Having suffered loss at a young age, he understands LauraÆs anger, but is determined to follow GodÆs will and forgive. As their friendship grows, Laura begins to let her guard down.But new information surfaces about SawyerÆs past and threatens the coupleÆs budding relationship. Both Laura and Sawyer will need to release the anger in their hearts and forgive the people whoÆve harmed them. As Laura struggles to trust God, can Sawyer remain faithful to Laura?Sister's Choice (The Shenandoah Album Novels #5)
Par Emilie Richards. 2008
As a surrogate mother for her sister, a young woman navigates family bonds, new horizons, and costly choices in this…
heartfelt novel.Kendra and Jamie were never storybook sisters. But after a long estrangement, Jamie has offered Kendra and her husband their ultimate dream: a child of their own.Despite some lingering misgivings about her once-wayward younger sister, Kendra agrees, and Jamie, a promising architect and single mother, becomes a gestational surrogate for Kendra and Isaac. In addition to this amazing gift of life, Jamie designs a house for the couple on Isaac’s ancestral property along the Shenandoah River. She hopes Kendra will finally see the woman she has become.But when a medical crisis threatens Jamie’s health and her budding relationship with Kendra’s builder, the enigmatic Cash Rosslyn, Jamie learns that the most difficult choice in her life is still ahead, and its cost may be beyond calculation.“This special book is one of the best women’s contemporary novels you might read this year, and one that you will recommend to all your friends.” —Fresh FictionThe Nanny Bargain (Hearts of Hunter Ridge #4)
Par Glynna Kaye. 2017
Falling for the Boss Concerned for his orphaned twin brothers, outdoor-gear shop owner Sawyer Banks urges new employee Tori Janner to…
apply for the nanny position their grandparents are advertising and spy for him. With plans to start over in Hunter Ridge and dreams of reviving her quilting business, Tori takes the jobbut refuses to report to Sawyer unless the boys' welfare is in danger. But soon it's her own heart that's in jeopardy. Because after spending time with the committed bachelor, she starts to see the depth behind his easy charmand begins to imagine herself as his wife.His Mistletoe Family (Men of Allegany County #6)
Par Ruth Herne. 2012
When two orphaned boys and their aunt arrive for Thanksgiving supper at church, retired army colonel Brett Stanton feels his…
heart tugged. Despite having her hands full, young businesswoman Haley Jennings handles her nephews with a smile. Still, Brett can't get too close to the needy trio. He lost his son and brother to the uniform, and isn't about to set himself up for loss again. Soon sweet Haley and the boys remind him of old dreamsand teach him that new dreams provide the greatest hope for a perfect family Christmas.A woman’s past may jeopardize her future with her boss in this inspirational romantic suspense novel by a USA Today–bestselling…
author.Morgan Smith had to give up her name, her calling, and her past when she entered the witness protection program. Now a caretaker of horses on an Iowa farm, she spends her days in the stables and helping kids learn to ride. But danger has followed her. She longs to tell her handsome boss, Alex Reardon, everything—about the troubled adoption agency she worked for, a missing infant and the attempt on her life. But sharing her past with Alex could put him in grave danger and lead a killer to their door. . . .Phoebe's Groom (Email Order Brides Ser. #1)
Par Deb Kastner. 2011
The smell of cinnamon buns and apple pie remind widowed dad Chance Hawkins of the wife he lost five years…
ago. As does his sad-eyed little girl. So when his aunt hires a new pastry chef whom she finds onlinefor their family-owned Texas café, the cowboy cook grumbles. What's more, fancy baker Phoebe Yates is boarding in their home. But soon enough, kind Phoebe is reminding Chance how nice it is to share a sweet roll with his daughter before school. And maybe opening his heart to becoming a groom again!Falling for the Single Mom (Oaks Crossing #4)
Par Mia Ross. 2017
Her Country Boy Big-city veterinarian Heather Fitzgerald didn't plan on having kids until her niece is orphaned one tragic night. Soon she's…
trading in her ambitious life for a small-town animal rescue. Heather didn't expect to fall for tiny Oaks Crossing or its most charming bachelor farmer. But when Josh Kinley saves her niece from a near-tragic accident, he becomes more than her hero. Josh never thought he'd fall in love againand most assuredly not with another city woman. But he can't resist the two adorable Fitzgerald females. Now if Josh can only convince Heather to put down roots and make a home with himThe Castle Keepers: A Novel
Par Aimie Runyan, Rachel McMillan, J'Nell Ciesielski. 2023
&“A fascinating story of love&’s ability to overcome family curses, scandals, and even war. Told in three parts, this multi-generational…
tale is wonderfully heartwarming!&” —Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in LondonLeedswick Castle has housed the Alnwick family in the English countryside for generations, despite a family curse determined to destroy their legacy and erase them from history.1870. After a disastrous dinner at the Astor mansion forces her to flee New York in disgrace, socialite Beatrice Holbrook knows her performance in London must be a triumph. When she catches the eye of Charles Alnwick, one of the town&’s most enviably titled bachelors, she prepares to attempt a social coup and become the future Marchioness of Northridge. Then tragedy and scandal strike the Alnwick family, and Beatrice must assume the role of a lifetime: that of her true, brave self.1917. Artist Elena Hamilton arrives in Northumberland determined to transform a soldier&’s wounds into something beautiful. Tobias Alnwick&’s parents have commissioned a lifelike mask to help their son return to his former self after battle wounds partially destroyed his face. But Elena doesn&’t see a man who needs fixing—she sees a man who needn&’t hide. Yet secrets from their past threaten to chase away the peace they&’ve found in each other and destroy the future they&’re creating.1945. Alec Alnwick returns home from the war haunted but determined to leave death and destruction behind. With the help of Brigitta Mayr, the brilliant young psychoanalyst whose correspondence was a lifeline during his time on the Western Front, he reconstructs his family&’s large estate into a rehabilitation center for similarly wounded soldiers. Alec&’s efforts may be the only chance to redeem his family legacy—and break the curse on the Alnwick name—once and for all.Three beloved authors share stories of the Alnwick family through the generations, revealing how love and war can change a place—but only its people can unshackle it from the misdeeds of the past.Multiple historical timelines following generations of one familyStand-alone collection of connected storiesIncludes discussion questions for book clubs