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"Leaving the Amish is never easy, but it’s never been this dangerous." ~ When a young, trouble-hearted Amish woman seeks help from an Englisher with dark, ulterior motives, she now must flee for her safety with only her struggling faith and secretly-in-love childhood friend to protect her through the night. Will she make it home? When the time comes to confront the growing doubts about her place in the Amish way of life, the troubled-hearted but determined young Sarah Troyer makes a fateful decision to meet up with an Englisch boy she recently met to help her on her road to the new life. ...

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Handsome David King is sought after by every young Amish woman of age to court. He's oblivious of his popularity because he's so heavily involved with his work, while also being a truly humble man, and Sarah Yoder likes that. She's eyed him for some time and finally gets his attention. But she's not the only one, and now there is competition, but of the worst sort possible, but Sarah doesn't know it yet. Isabella is an incredibly attractive and flirtatious young English girl who has set her eyes on David. He struggles to keep things professional, but ...

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Simon makes an offer Ellie hesitates to take, yet knows she must to buy her time before having to make a decision on marrying Jacob. Taking Simon up on his offer has its own consequences though, some she should have seen coming, and for better or worse, she needs to face her choices. With her two kids to think about, time is running out, but can Simon's offer be the saving grace she needs? While Ellie struggles to sort out her immediate future and the old feelings she feels coming back for Simon, her younger sister has her own problems to face, and ...

Emily Graber had lived her entire life hiding away from people. Being self-conscious over the scar that marred her face, she preferred working with animals. When she is given the opportunity to work as a volunteer at a local animal shelter, she does not hesitate. But she gets more than she bargained for when a handsome Englischer expresses his interest in her. And when an old friend returns out of the blue, she’s left even more conflicted. Daniel had left Middlefield two years ago to experience the modern world. But when things don’t work out, he returns home and his heart is set on ...

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Hannah Miller is deeply broken and she knows it. But even worse, she doesn't care. She blames God for taking her husband and has since lost her way in both her faith, and her community. But life must go on, and to support herself she makes and mends quilts for the Amish and Englishers alike. Living alone in an apartment above her shop, she works only to live and seemingly not much else as she feels the need to almost punish herself, and God, at the same time. But all that changes when Levi, himself a widow, comes into her shop to mend an old quilt as ...

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Just when things can't seem to get any worse, they do. Nothing is working out the way Ellie hopes for, but maybe that's what she knew would happen anyway, as Simon could never seem to commit to anything. And now he's just proving her worst fears for true. Then her sister Elizabeth runs off after suffering something horrible, and it seems the whole community goes looking for her--including both Simon and Jacob, making things even more awkward amidst the panic that has gripped her family's hearts in the search for Ellie's sister. Has she just run off? ...

Emma Yoder loves, and enjoys watching the children she nannies for while on her Rumspringa. But she also misses the Amish way of life and thinks more and more often of returning to Coach, a small town by Stoney River. She yearns for the true comforts of familiarity and Gott’s plan for her life. She left at sixteen, not to live wildly, but instead to find meaning in work and explore the outside world. If she was hesitant of what she wanted before, she realizes what’s best when Tyler, the children’s father, corners her unexpectedly and pressures her to move with the family as his job ...

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Desperate to flee, she steals her best friend’s identity to escape. Sissie Blake has secrets. But with the sudden passing of her friend, she’s sees the sudden chance to start her own life over. Kelly answered an ad to be a bride out west, and Sissie couldn’t be happier for her, as they both led lives conning others to survive. But she wanted more, for both of them. But now Sissie arrives to meet the man Kelly had corresponded with for months and suddenly all bets are off. Overwhelmed by what she knows was a terrible mistake and gamble gone wrong...

Tragedy, loss, and hope... The Allgyer family is learning how to deal with what happened to Elmer. The love between them all is strong, but their faith is tested more and more as the weeks turn into months, and more trials seem to come out of nowhere. But God is good, and their faith must remain. For changes come and go, and relationships too. But now two of the brothers wonder how they can possibly carry out a plan to do what’s best for them both, while both can’t possibly have what they want. And for the sisters, deceit and heartbreak are surely tied together, but do they have to be? ...

Fannie Hershberger’s heart yearns for so much more, even if she can’t put her finger on it. But one thing she knows, her job watching two English children has afforded her a glimpse of a life spent doing the things she loves most—reading, learning, and pursuing her interests untethered; something home may not be able to offer. Mark Hilty has been in love with Fannie since they were kids. At least that’s what it feels like, but how can he know or follow his heart when Fannie isn’t baptized? Does he wait until she returns from her Rumspringa? Can he? Would she even be interested ...

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Clara Yoder feels the pressure. The clock is ticking and her father wants her married. While she has ideas, she doesn't know what she wants out of life, yet they seldom agree on anything when she does anyway; including the family business which could use some help. Zeke Gish was never baptized but recently left the Amish to follow his passion for his art. But when his father falls ill, he returns to help on the farm and make deliveries to their customers. In the process, he discovers burgeoning feelings about his callings and place in life, and it ...

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Rebecca Gish worries. Her parents moved and left her their bakery to own and run--a wonderful blessing. But big change may coming for her shop and all the Amish stores in the building she works in. Yet her faith is strong. When Adam Brunstetter moves in and takes over the butcher shop across from her, he inherits the same new concerns, but where his faith is weak, his inclination to take action is strong. He immediately takes a liking to the reserved and stalwart Rebecca; there's just something about her. But she's hard to win over, and Rebecca has ...

In the heart of Amish country, three young lives become intertwined in a tale of love, betrayal, and the search for forgiveness. Hannah Miller and Caleb Yoder's blossoming romance is suddenly shattered when a devastating truth from Caleb's past is revealed, casting a dark shadow over their future together. Miriam Lapp, a childhood friend with a secret longing for Caleb, becomes a willing catalyst in the unfolding drama, her jealousy and desperation leading her to actions that threaten to ruin a relationship and even her own future and reputation if she must. As Hannah and Caleb struggle to ...

Goldie longs for more in life than just raising horses, but what specifically, she couldn't say. That is, until a meeting with the new Vet in town reignites her passion for healing animals and excites her joy for possibly helping rescues. Her family raises Morgans, but she wants to be more involved with animals and feels her heart, and maybe God's calling, is telling her to step out in faith and take up the passion she originally discovered among the English. It also doesn't hurt that Dr. Alan Trent is incredibly handsome, kind and also possibly interested in her. But that could never ...

A woman's heart. A surfer's choice. A future love? Sara Fischer leaves home to enjoy her Rumspringa and set out to see what life ‘out there’ has in store for her. It’s her time to discover who she is, what she wants, and who she wants to be. But self-discovery isn’t always easy, or pain free. And sometimes, it can break more than your spirit, it can break your heart. And for a young woman full of dreams and seeking her path, the riches of life on the beach in Florida look to provide all the experiences she could want, yet maybe more than what she might be ready for. For becoming an ...

Fear follows the Coronavirus. But the Amish know that greater is He that is in you than is in the world… The Millers have their hands full. A large family and even larger worries. The virus hits a weak point for Joseph and Ruth Miller; their history with illness grips them with worry. As talk spreads and routines change, most of the community continue to be who they are and move forward with their lives. Trusting God, life continues on. Yet the change warrants vigilance and new precautions. But not all changes are unwelcome. Caleb Fischer, born and raised Amish, left to study medicine. ...

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Sarah Miller watches life pass her by, numb and unconcerned with the cares of the world around her. After losing her husband, she's not sure what God has in store for her, and isn't entirely sure she could be bothered to care even if she did. Life is hard, and she knows that, but deep inside she still longs for children and the happiness she feels was taken from her. And yet the seeds of faith still direct her paths. Amos Stoltzfus is a hard worker and what you see is what you get as for the most part, he's an open book. But not everyone is like him, ...

For Hannah Christner, Christmas is the hardest time of year... Two years ago, doctors gave Hannah news after routine surgery that broke both her heart, and her spirit, forever changing her life. Her dreams of ever having a family of her own now dashed, she avoids looking for love, wanting to spare both herself, and any potential husband the pain she keeps buried deep within. But at the craft store where she works, especially at this time of year, families come in, happy together in their merry and joy and it's almost too much to bear. So when Hannah notices a pregnant woman shopping, ...

Amanda Miller is happy, or so she thinks. Her boyfriend Adam fills a void she didn't know she had, because love is about companionship. But something nags her, as what Amanda has in her life, her sister misses in her own. But why? It bothers Amanda and questions lead to trouble. Amanda's sister Martha, is much older, as are their parents. But it bothers her that the happiness she experiences isn't shared by her older single sister, herself already in her late thirties and never married. As she reflects on these things, Amanda meets a mysterious and handsome stranger. He keeps popping up in ...

New love, old hardships, surprise beginnings... She was the rebellious Amish candlemaker, following her dreams against the rules of her traditional community. He was the restless woodworker, searching for a place he could finally call home. When Miriam and Aaron find each other through her newfound business relationship, their secret correspondence sparks a forbidden connection neither saw coming. But surreptitious glances and stolen kisses leave them racked with guilt and doubt. Will they find the courage to honor their growing love instead of fear? Can they blaze a new path that brings ...