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Allison Troyer is of marriageable age and needs to learn how to manage an Amish household. Can a girl who feels as faceless, purposeless, and neglected as her tattered Amish doll, find her way among strangers when her family sends her off to Missouri? James Esh likes what he sees when Allison Troyer walks into the barn. Will anything keep this brash young Amish man from stealing her affections? Aaron Zook has vowed never to lose his heart to another. Yet when James makes advances on Allison, Aaron can’t help but intercede.

Melinda Andrews believes all animals should be protected and cared for by humans. Her long-time sweetheart, Gabe Swartz believes in enjoying responsible hunting for food and population control. When Gabe proposes marriage to Melinda, she worries that their differences on this issue could war against their happiness. When a veterinary friend suggests Melinda make a career out of animal care–even go as far as veterinary schooling–Melinda is intrigued. But the desire to become a vet could drive more conflict between Melinda and Gabe.

Barbara Zook was devastated when her husband, David, was killed. Will she be able to raise their four young boys and manage her beloved David’s harness store on her own? When harness maker Paul Hilty arrives in Webster County, Missouri, he finds himself agreeing to help run Barbara’s shop. Things are going fairly well until widower Bishop John Frey comes a-courting Barbara, and Paul’s jealousy takes everyone by surprise. Will Paul try to beat out the competition or end up hightailing it back to Pennsylvania? Will Barbara marry for love or be forced to enter into a marriage of convenience?

In A Sister's Secret, an Amish woman teeters on the brink of losing all she holds dear. When Grace returns from her rumschpringe, she joins the church and starts a new life. But her world crumbles when she meets a man who knows enough of her past to destroy her future. Afraid of being shunned by her family, fiancé, and friends, Grace tries to escape a tangle of lies and half-truths.

Eighteen-year-old Arie Kauffman loves to twirl and leap around the barn in her Amish bonnet and dress, practicing ballet moves her English friend taught her. Her parents would be upset to learn that this longtime interest has progressed to her secretly attending ballet classes. Arie even hides her dance skills from her boyfriend, Edwin Chupp, who often invites her to try new things, knowing she has an artistic heart. Her secrecy, however, is causing damage she may not be able to repair.

Faith Stutzman Andrews ran away from her Amish home in Webster County, Missouri, ten years ago to chase an unusual dream—that of being an entertainer on the English stage. After enduring an abusive marriage, Faith is now widowed and arrives back on her parents’ doorstep, hoping they’ll provide a stable home for her six-year-old daughter while Faith goes back on the comedy club tour. Will the lure of the English world prove too strong for Faith or will she discover that home is where her future lies?

CBA best-selling author Wanda E. Brunstetter sets this Christian Retailers Choice Award-winner in Pennsylvania's Amish heartland.

After her mom's untimely death, 20-year-old Naomi toils at the family's general store while caring for seven younger siblings - including her newborn brother, Zach. And when the unthinkable happens to baby Zach, she wonders how God can possibly bring good out of such tragedy.

Come and sit awhile as you enjoy 18 fictional short stories of love, joy, and the peace found in Amish country. Amish Country is known for an atmosphere of peace and quiet, perfect for front-porch sitting with a good book. Join New York Times best-selling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, as they share 18 heartwarming stories from Amish Country. These fictional short stories include journeys we can all relate to as we seek how to live led by love, joy, peace, patience, and other Fruits of the Spirit.

Ellen Lambright mourned when her best friend, Mandy, moved from Indiana to Hawaii. But now Ellen has received the Amish church’s permission to go to Hawaii and help Mandy through challenging times. Rob Smith works on the Williams family’s organic farm, far from his past mistakes and burning regrets. When Ellen befriends Rob, the attraction is mutual, but her commitment to the Amish faith stands between them.

Wanda E. Brunstetter, New York Times best-selling author of Looking for a Miracle, transports listeners to Pennsylvania Amish country. When a cosmopolitan gal meets an Amish guy, two worlds collide in a conflict that tests the reality of faith and the sincerity of love. Their only hope for a future together requires one of them to abandon what's familiar and embrace what's foreign.

Sadie Kuhns has a lot happening in her life. She is creating a unique quilt by blending a traditional Amish pattern with a Hawaiian pattern as a tribute to her time spent in the islands, and she is working on a self-published book. But her relationship with Wyman Kauffman has stagnated after six months of courtship. He can't seem to commit to a profession that would secure a future, and he is jealous of the time Sadie gives to her own pursuits.

Join retired Amish newlyweds Emma and Lamar Miller in Florida for the winter as they lead another quilting class with a new group of unlikely students: Jennifer, a pregnant new mom; Mike, a charter boat owner; Erika, a wheelchair bound teen; Kim, a waitress; Noreen, a newly retired widow; and BJ, an artist facing illness. When old friends visit from Indiana, will romance also become a subject of class discussions?

Seek a fresh start with Amish widower Samuel Fisher as he journeys from Lancaster County to Bluegrass Country, hoping to find a balm for the grief he’s carried with him. Will this single father, burdened by yesterday’s memories, discover a new and perhaps better life in Kentucky, the land of tomorrow? Esther Beiler, who helps watch Samuel’s children, develops a crush on Samuel and a true affection for his kids. Can she win his heart, or has she already lost it to an English woman? How will God untangle these star-crossed lovers?

As Amish widow Emma Yoder contemplates the task ahead, her thoughts center on one: What if she fails? Longing to remove a burden from her family by becoming self-sufficient, Emma has offered to hold quilting classes in her home. But when she sees the patchwork of faces assembled for the first lesson, her confidence dwindles as doubt threatens to take hold.

Two years since Rosa Petersheim mysteriously disappeared from her Amish home, there has been no word from her. Her family and friends have suffered in the silence, though they have tried to move on with life. Then one day Rosa just as suddenly reappears at her parent’s home. . .with a husband in tow.

Starting over in a new Amish community after suffering terrible heartbreak has been going good for Jonah Miller, until his heart takes another terrible hit. Elaine Schrock loves Jonah, but she feels she must dedicate herself to taking care of her grandmother. Jonah doesn't know if he can risk loving a third time.

Enjoy the pleasure of owning the complete Indiana Cousins trilogy all in one audiobook. Follow four young Amish women who are forever changed after a traffic accident takes their friends and leave them scarred. Loraine's fiancé is severely injured and breaks their engagement. Katie's boyfriend is killed, and she sinks into depression. Jolene loses her hearing. Ella tries to hold her cousins together, but even she struggles with the loss of her brother. How will God take a tragedy and turn it for good in their lives?

One quilt binds three generations of Amish women. Enjoy the gift of a brand new romance from New York Times best-selling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, along with stories by her daughter-in-law, Jean and granddaughter, Richelle.

Michelle Taylor is not who her new family in Lancaster County believes her to be. The Lapps were looking for their long-lost granddaughter when they met Michelle, and she assumed the identity of Sara Murray. Once homeless and hopeless, Michelle has come to love her new Amish friends and even considers the idea of romance among them. Finding an old blue jar in the barn that is filled with slips of paper containing thoughts, quotes, and prayers by an unknown author becomes a boost to Michelle’s budding faith.

Originally released in a six-part serial, now you can have The Discovery: A Lancaster County Saga all in one audiobook. Meredith and Luke Stoltzfus, an Amish couple who are faced with the greatest challenge of their young lives. Financial struggles. Arguments. A suspected pregnancy. A last-minute trip to Middlebury, Indiana. A drug addict on the run. A deadly encounter at a Philadelphia bus station. Will their love and faith be enough to bring them back together again, against all odds?