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She broke their rules and left. Now she's back, but someone wants her gone for good. Recently widowed Zipporah Anderson returns to Paradise Valley with her daughter, desperate for the Amish community's forgiveness. Instead, she finds stolen goods planted on her property and whispers that follow her every move. Dairy farmer Samuel Yoder sees through the lies, defending her when the community turns suspicious. As children fall sick and only Zipporah's healing knowledge can save them, her hidden enemy grows desperate to drive her away. When her English past demands her return, will Zipporah ...

Her hands heal everyone but herself. Now, a stranger's desperate need is breaking through her walls. Independent midwife Leah Beiler has devoted two years to proving herself worthy of her grandmother's healing legacy. When an Ohio newcomer arrives with mysteriously dying cattle, her herbal knowledge is his last hope for survival. David Hochstetler came to Lancaster for a fresh start. His cattle's illness threatens everything he has left. The community's healer holds salvation, yet working with her risks both their reputations when whispers spread. As summer fever strikes the district's ...

After three devastating losses, Naomi Stoltzfus stopped hoping for a baby. Then Christmas Eve brought one to her door. The newborn left on their porch during a blizzard isn't theirs by law. But from the moment Naomi holds her, Faith belongs to their hearts. Keeping her means navigating English courts and a foster system that could take her away at any moment. As winter deepens, every feeding, every smile carves Faith deeper into their souls. Then the authorities find Faith's birth mother. Will she want her baby back? Can Naomi and Benjamin risk loving completely when they've already lost so...

A grieving widow. A steadfast carpenter. An abandoned baby with the power to heal—or break—both of their hearts. When Sarah Yoder discovers a swaddled infant on her doorstep one snowy Thanksgiving night, it’s a miracle, a second chance to fill the emptiness in her heart. Naming the baby Hope, she pours all her love into the little girl. Then whispers ripple through Pine Creek and Sarah soon finds that Hope’s arrival brings as many questions as it does moments of joy. Abram Miller has always admired Sarah from afar, his heart patient and true. As he steps in to help her with baby ...

Opposites don't just attract. They crash. Elizabeth Graber makes her quilts the Lancaster way. They speak for themselves. When Ohio woodworker Micah crashes into her market stand suggesting fancy, carved stands for her quilts, she's insulted by the implication her quilts need help to sell. Then English customers commission matching wedding gifts requiring both their skills. Working side by side, Elizabeth discovers Micah's heart behind his "different" ways. His tools help her arthritic father and she starts falling for him. But Micah's family expects him home for harvest. And his mother has...

Can the quiltmaker's tender heart mend her blacksmith's shattered dreams? Hannah has always been captivated by Samuel, her best friend's brother, whose engagement's abrupt end left him adrift. Their friendship blossoms into something more with a simple invitation for a buggy ride, sparking rumors and whispers in their tight-knit Amish community. But when a snowstorm forces Hannah to seek refuge in Samuel's home, their unchaperoned night, spent in utmost propriety, ignites scandal. As dawn breaks and gossip swirls, Hannah wrestles with doubt: Is their budding love true, or is she merely a ...

Can love and faith stitch together a broken heart and create a new family? Sarah, a quilt-maker and mother to young Eli, has built a life of quiet resilience after her husband's death. When her old childhood friend Jonas returns from the Englischer world to settle his father's estate, he brings with him a storm of change, reigniting old friendships and sparking new possibilities. Little by little, Jonas pulls Sarah and Eli from the fragile grief still burdening them, offering a window into a new future. Together. But when her son falls ill, fear casts a shadow over their budding connection....

He walked away once. Can she trust him to stay… and will she risk her heart again? When Elijah Stoltzfus returns to Lancaster County, he’s determined to make amends and help his family. But for schoolteacher Sarah Hochstetler, his return stirs old doubts. She swore she’d never risk her heart again—especially on a man who left her behind. As they work together to help his struggling niece, Sarah sees a different man than the angry boy who left—patient, steady, and kind. But as the community’s whispers grow louder and trust proves fragile, believing in Eli could cost Sarah ...

Three motherless children. Two broken hearts. One Christmas miracle waiting to happen. Widower David Beiler's faith is tested when he returns to Spring Haven with his children. His only hope: Mary Hersh, a gentle soul hiding her own painful past. Hired to watch his children, she also brings warmth back to his home. As snow falls on Spring Haven, David and Mary's past struggles and grief blossom into an unexpected connection. But when long-buried secrets threaten to shatter their fragile bond, they must choose: either retreat to the safety of solitude, or risk everything for a love that ...

She came for shelter. But can she ever truly belong where she was never meant to stay? Pregnant and out of options, Cara Miller arrives in Lancaster County seeking refuge on the Amish farm her father left behind for the English world. Her aunt and uncle cautiously welcome her in, but the quiet world of plain living is nothing like the one she escaped. Widowed and guarded, Noah Lapp has no time for outsiders—especially not an unwed, pregnant Englisher with a complicated past. Yet his daughter is drawn to Cara’s gentle spirit and despite himself, so is he. But whispers travel fast in ...

Will a surprising love flourish within the confines of tradition? Or is it doomed before it even begins? Naomi Bontrager, a skilled baker known for her steadfast commitment to her community's Ordnung, finds herself drawn to Eli Hersh, an innovative carpenter whose unconventional methods both intrigue and concern her. Torn between the comfort of tradition and the allure of Eli's adventurous spirit, Naomi must navigate the expectations of her family and the well-intentioned meddling of those around her. When Eli's cutting-edge stable design unexpectedly collapses and he departs on Rumspringa,...

Falling for her late husband's brother wasn't the plan. Naomi thought asking for help meant one harvest, one winter, then Isaiah would leave like before. She never expected the restless youth who'd abandoned them to become the steadfast man weathering Pine Creek's harshest storms at her side. Isaiah Yoder came home to Pine Creek to make peace with his brother. Instead, he found Elijah's grave and a pregnant widow hiding letters that could rewrite his family's bitter history. Naomi faces an impossible choice. Share the painful truth before it's too late, or stay silent and watch Isaiah blame...

When duty and desire collide, will Jedidiah find the strength to follow his heart? As the eldest son, the foundation of Jedidiah's life is rooted in his steadfast responsibility to familye. But when a captivating newcomer comes to Cedar Creek, Jedidiah is torn between the obligations he has always known, and the promise of a future filled with love. Rebecca, the new schoolteacher, brings a bright hope and joy to Jedidiah's world. As they grow closer, he begins to question choices he once held certain. But the path to happiness is never easy, and Jedidiah soon finds himself caught in a web ...

Can love survive the test of time and temptation in the heart of Amish country? Leah and Jacob's once-idyllic courtship faces its greatest challenge yet with the return of Isaac and Rachel from their Rumspringa. Her time away changed Rachel, and Leah worries her dear friend will leave the community forever. When Jacob devotes himself to helping Rachel reintegrate into the community at the expense of spending time with Leah, she questions where his heart truly lies. With each passing day, the distance between Leah and Jacob grows, while Isaac's presence offers unexpected comfort—and a ...

Can a fierce rivalry be mended by love or is it set in stone? Rebecca Miller, a spirited quilter known for her vibrant designs, finds herself constantly at odds with Elijah Schwartz, a principled carpenter and respected community leader. As their public disputes become the talk of the town, sparks fly every time they clash. But when the bishop's wife assigns them to co-plan the Harvest Festival, an unexpected partnership forms. Will working side by side sow the seeds of understanding, or will their disagreements ruin the festival? As they navigate the challenges of festival planning and ...

She left to find herself. Will she lose everything she loves instead? Hannah Zook always believed her future was set—marriage to kind, steady Jacob Byler and a peaceful life in their Amish community. But when a restless longing sends her on rumspringa to Boston, she’s swept into a world of dazzling city lights, modern luxuries, and the undeniable charm of Michael Pearson. A life she never imagined is suddenly within reach. Back home, Jacob waits, his heart heavy with love and worry. Whispers of Hannah’s new life reach him—talk of English clothes, glittering parties… and a man who ...

She’s out of second chances. He’s losing hope. Will love lead them home? Emma Smucker thought Paradise Township would be her fresh start. But when her new teaching methods spark suspicion, she risks losing another home—and the children who depend on her. Matthew Blank was once the town’s finest carpenter. Now blind, he struggles to keep his family’s workshop alive. Helping Emma craft learning tools gives him new purpose and draws them closer than either expected. As gossip spreads and fear grows, Emma and Matthew must stand together. Will they find the courage to build a future on...

When two wounded hearts collide, will they find the strength to love again? Katie Fisher's world is shaped by the rhythms of her Amish community—the joy she finds in her bakery, the laughter of her loved ones, and the quiet certainty of her faith. But when disgraced Levi Yoder returns to Willow Valley, the ghosts in his wake threaten to disrupt the peace she's so carefully cultivated. Irresistibly drawn together, Katie and Levi explore the tentative, uncharted territory of their own hearts. As they work side by side, they realize that the greatest risk might not lie in the judgment of ...

Can the glow of Christmas candles illuminate the path to love and purpose? A year after watching her brother David find unexpected love, Eunice Beiler returns to Spring Haven questioning her own future. The last place she expects to find direction is in Daniel Lehman's candle shop, where his quiet strength and dedication to craft speaks to something deep in her heart. As they work side by side crafting special candles for the community's Christmas celebration, their shared creativity sparks more than just beautiful lights. But when shadows from the past threaten their growing feelings, both...

Can a troubled young woman find healing, love, and a place to call home? When Phoebe Mast loses her parents, she’s taken in by the loving Beiler family. Struggling with grief and dark secrets from her past, Phoebe resists the steadfast compassion and guidance of the welcoming clan. But as she opens her heart to the community and discovers a talent for baking, Phoebe starts to heal and find herself once more. Caleb Schmucker, a gentle and caring young man, sees beyond Phoebe's troubled history. As their friendship blossoms into something more, Phoebe must confront the shadows of her past ...