Amish Fiction Short Stories

My name is Ellie, but in my Amish community a lot of grown men call me Madame Eleanor or The Amish Temptress. In private, of course. You see, I was nineteen when I first snuck out to meet a guy, and realized how much fun it is to fulfill a repressed man’s desires. Ever since then, I've been taking care of the men’s needs in my community. Giving them the space to satisfy their unmentionable cravings is what I enjoy doing most. It certainly makes my life more interesting around here. Bishop John Fisher is stressed. It’s tough being the leader of the Amish church. The one that leads the ...

Bestselling and award-winning author Beth Wiseman has sold over two million books. An Amish Adoption is a heartwarming short story of love, loss, and the way God turns tragedy into triumph. A perfect afternoon read that might leave you with a tear in your eye.“Adoption holds a special place in my heart since I was adopted and blessed with amazing parents.” ~ Beth Wiseman Emily and Dylan have always wanted a child of their own, and they’ve fostered children for years. Each time a child leaves their care, the void returns and takes a piece of their hearts. When Emily’s estranged ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Some secrets are worth coming home for. Others change everything. A Sweet Amish Romance collection with TWO brand new, never before published books from best-selling author Miriam Beiler. Grab four books full of heartwarming romance for less than the price of two individual books! An Amish Homecoming: Can a prodigal son and a grieving widow find love in the face of community doubts? When Eli Zook returns home, widow Hannah Stoltzfus sees past the gosspip but buried truths could destroy their hope. (NEW!) The Amish Farmer Next Door: She needed a miracle to save her family. She got a grumpy ...

Escape to the peaceful, picturesque Amish community of Unity, Maine, where these three retold Bible stories are set. You will laugh, cry, and smile as you read these stories about family struggles, sweeping romance, buried secrets, steadfast faith in God, and the courage to persevere. ABRAHAM AND SARAH'S AMISH BABY When Sarah moves to a new town, she thinks it’s too late to find love, even though it is her dream to become a mother to a house full of children. Then she meets Abraham. After overcoming the obstacles of nosy neighbors, rumors, and miscommunications, they are finally married, ...

She'd rather die than cross a bridge. It's his job to build them. Dinah Yoder will take any route—no matter how dangerous—to avoid crossing water. Rushing water still haunts her dreams, from the tragedy in her past that left her shattered. Now she's hiding in Paradise Township, baking bread and praying no one discovers her secret. Jonathan King notices everything. Especially the talented baker who risks her life on icy roads rather than use his perfectly safe crossing. Her fear puzzles his professional pride, but her inner strength and beauty captivates his heart. As winter storms close...

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...

Featuring many of the beloved characters from Sylvia Price’s bestseller, The Christmas Arrival, as well as a new cast of characters, Amish Love Through the Seasons centers around a group of teenagers as they find friendship, love, and hope in the midst of trials. ***This special boxed set includes the entire series, plus a bonus companion story, “Hope for Hannah’s Love.”*** Tragedy strikes a small Amish community outside of Erie, Pennsylvania when Isaiah Fisher, a widower and father of three, is involved in a serious accident. When his family is left scrambling to pick up the pieces...

She stepped in to help him with orphaned twins. But he's about to lose them forever... Deborah Lantz arrives at Abel King's snowbound farm when six-month-old twins desperately need care. Her heart condition has convinced her that marriage and children are not for her—until two babies change everything. Their parents are gone, their Amish uncle overwhelmed, and winter threatens their survival. Abel carries crushing guilt over his estranged sister Rebecca's death. Now her twins depend on him while English relatives circle like vultures, demanding custody through courts that favor wealth ...

A grieving widow. A quiet carpenter. Will Gott lead them to a new love? Rachel Bontrager has spent two years mourning the husband she lost too soon. Her days are filled with quiet work and prayer. Now, she's pouring her heart into a memorial quilt honoring Jacob's memory. When she asks talented carpenter Isaiah Yoder to build a special frame for the quilt, she finds comfort in his steady presence. Isaiah is patient and kind, a man whose quiet strength helps ease her sorrow. As they work together, a gentle friendship grows into something neither expected. But is Rachel ready to let go of the...

Will a shy baker find love with a cheerful farmer, or are they too different for love to last? Introverted Rebekah King dreads the bustling market until she meets Gabriel Bontrager, her enthusiastic new neighbor. As they work side by side, Gabriel's infectious optimism challenges Rebekah to step beyond her comfort zone, while her delicious shoofly pies and quiet faith captivate his heart. When a sudden storm traps them together, hidden feelings surface, forcing them to confront their growing attraction. As Rebekah finds her voice and confidence, she and Gabriel must balance their feelings ...

She’s running from heartbreak. He’s guarding his heart. Can they risk love before it’s too late? After scandal and humiliation forced Anna Schwartz to leave her Indiana community, she’s determined to rebuild her life as the new schoolteacher in Lancaster County. Focused on her students and desperate to prove she belongs, the last thing she expects is to grow close to widowed father Benjamin Miller and his four struggling children. Benjamin vowed never to open his heart again after losing his wife. But Anna’s gentle patience and quiet strength bring healing to his family—and ...

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 ...

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,...

Can a prodigal son and a grieving widow find love in the face of community skepticism or will he leave again? Eli Zook’s homecoming after years away is met with cold suspicion from his father, Bishop Samuel Zook, alongside whispers from the community. As he struggles to find his place in a home that doesn’t welcome him, the lovely quilter offers a glimmer of hope. But Hannah Stoltzfus grapples with guilt over moving on from her late husband's memory, even as her feelings for Eli deepen. Eli faces an uphill battle to prove himself to his father and the community. When a crisis strikes, ...

In the shadows of grief, will love find a way to bloom? When Hannah Lapp's cousin Esther returns to their Amish community, still grieving the loss of her fiancé Jacob, Hannah's world is turned upside down. As fate would have it, Hannah finds herself drawn to the handsome new carpenter in town, Caleb Yoder—the late Jacob's brother. Though an instant connection sparks between them, Hannah hesitates, worried about reopening the scarred wounds of Esther's past. But as Hannah and Caleb grow closer, she can’t deny the connection between them. And as Esther finds solace and purpose ...

An ice storm is coming, and so is the gossip. After eighteen months on rumspringa, Sarah Esh returns to Pinewood Grove, uncertain if she still belongs in the life she once embraced. The Christmas season brings familiar traditions and a chance to reconnect with her Amish roots—but also whispers about whether the girl who ventured into the English world will stay for good. Noah Miller has always cared for Sarah, but working alongside her to prepare for the storm stirs something deeper. When an ice storm leaves them stranded alone overnight, their bond grows stronger, yet so do the questions...