Best of
Amish-Fiction

2019

Mending Fences


Suzanne Woods Fisher - 2019
    Every sinner has a future.Luke Schrock is a new and improved man after a stint in rehab, though everyone in Stoney Ridge only remembers the old Luke. They might have forgiven him, but nobody trusts him.Amos and Fern Lapp allow Luke to live at Windmill Farm under two conditions. First, Luke must make a sincere apology to each person he's hurt--a four-page, single-spaced list. Second, he must ask each victim of mischief to describe the damage he caused.Simple, Luke thinks. Offering apologies is easy. But discovering the lasting effects his careless actions have caused . . . that isn't so simple. It's gut-wrenching.And his list keeps growing. Izzy Miller, beautiful and frustratingly aloof, also boards at Windmill Farm. Luke's clumsy efforts to befriend Izzy only insult and annoy her. Eager to impress, Luke sets out to prove himself to her by locating her mother. When he does, her identity sends shock waves through Stoney Ridge.Bestselling and award-winning author Suzanne Woods Fisher returns to her beloved Stoney Ridge for this brand-new series featuring some of her readers' favorite characters.

The Amish Christmas Angel


Hannah Schrock - 2019
     It will soon be Christmas and Katie Raber is eager to get engaged but Jacob King doesn’t seem as keen. After courting for more than a year, Katie doesn’t understand his hesitation. She’s almost certain he’s about to break up with her, when she finds an injured Englischer hiding in her familye’s barn. Frightened at first, Michael Phillips assures Katie that he poses no threat, and that he is in fact in danger from the men searching for him. Will harboring a possible fugitive be the right choice? Should Katie turn a man out in the worse snow she could remember in his hour of need? When Jacob comes across Katie and the Englischer in the barn, he’s furious. Without Jacob’s help, the family and the stranger are in peril beyond comprehension. This Christmas could easily turn into their last. Will Jacob be understanding? Will Katie be able to explain the situation and will Jacob help her when she asks? This Christmas story is a tale of trust, generosity and love. Enjoy this sweet Amish romance as Katie learns that God’s timing is perfect, and that angels sometimes come in guises to the unexpecting.

Another New Year, Another Blessing


Hannah Schrock - 2019
    On the hunt for a new husband, Sasha was nothing but a thorn in her side. When Sasha lands herself in a spot of trouble, things escalated quickly. After an argument, Sofia abandons Sasha in the middle of nowhere, her only source of shelter is an Amish barn. When Emma Graber finds Sasha in the barn she pleads for Emma not to tell her parents. Emma is kind and friendly but eventually breaks her promise. Expecting to be returned to her home and her step-mother, Sasha fears meeting the Grabers. Until she does. The Graber family is welcoming, but it’s their eldest son Elmer who teaches Sasha the true meaning of love. All well and good except Sasha is Englisch and Elmer is Amish. That, and the mistake that will forever be hers to face… Can Elmer accept her, mistakes and all? Will Sasha find happiness in the unexpected? Find out now in the sweet Amish New Year’s romance that will remind you what it means to forgive, accept and to be loved. Because in the end, nothing is more important than family, whether we’re born into it, or we fall into it by chance.

Hearts in Harmony


Beth Wiseman - 2019
    Will God deny what brings them such joy?   Musical prodigy Levi Shetler hasn’t touched a piano since he secretly played one years ago. His strict Amish community forbids instruments or the singing of any music not in their approved songbook. Levi asks God often why music tempts him when playing an instrument isn’t allowed in his world. One person knows Levi’s talents: Mary Hershberger, the girl who promised years ago to keep his secret. Mary comes from a more liberal district than Levi, but she’s facing family troubles of her own. The mutual care for an aging Englischer, Adeline, reunites Mary and Levi as young adults. They realize that, despite their differences, they have a shared love of music—and a shared confusion about whether their talents are God-given gifts or temptations luring them into the Englisch world. The couple realizes they must compromise or part ways, but a tragic accident shakes their decision. Both Mary and Levi will need to reconcile what they love with what their hearts say is right—because even as their passion for music brings them together, it could be what tears them apart. The first novel in the new Amish Journeys series by bestselling author Beth Wiseman, Hearts in Harmony explores how far the heart will travel for the melody of love.

The Timepiece


Beverly Lewis - 2019
    It isn't that Adeline means to be a threat, but her very existence is a reminder of the painful secret that has so recently upended the Miller household. And with Sylvia and her mother still struggling to come to terms with that news, this is a challenging time to welcome an Englisher--especially this Englisher--into their midst.Despite the Millers' unexpected hospitality, Adeline is well aware that she's treading on Sylvia's turf, and she feels guilty about doing so when Sylvia is grappling with issues of her own. Not only is Sylvia trying to rebuild her trust in her father, but she's uncertain what to make of her once-promising engagement to Titus Kauffman, who hasn't pursued her since she confronted him. Adeline wishes she could help Sylvia, but she's not sure that either she or Sylvia is ready for that level of closeness in their relationship.Can God make something good come out of the mistakes of the past? Or does Adeline's arrival mark one too many surprises for the Millers and their Amish community?

The Last Christmas


Hannah Schrock - 2019
     Christmas is around the corner, but Sarah isn’t feeling very cheerful. Her mother doesn’t seem to be recuperating well. Besides tending to her mother, taking care of the chores and making time to see her boyfriend, Amos, she’s also trying to find her sister who’s been missing for almost three years. For Ruth Miller, life is not going too well. She left Lancaster County three years before, following an embarrassingly broken engagement, and was now settled to an Englisch existence in Philadelphia, with a good job and a handsome boyfriend, Timothy. But relations between her and Timothy were not as they should be. When Sarah sees Amos with another girl, she feels as if just another part of her life is falling apart. Sarah prayed for a Christmas miracle, but she’s doubtful God is listening. Will her prayers be answered for what might well be her mother’s last Christmas? Enjoy this sweet Amish romance that touches on the bonds of family, new relationships and the challenges that come with both.

Dreams of Christmases Past


Hannah Schrock - 2019
     Four years ago, a heavily pregnant Emma Graber had lost her husband. Emma had known it would be hard to raise her son on her own, she just didn’t know how hard. She hired a farm manager, Daniel, to run the farm in her husband’s stead. To be able to afford his wages, Emma worked as housekeeper for Amos Hemluth, an elderly recluse who knew no end to his riches. It wasn’t the perfect solution, but it was the only one Emma had. After a difficult harvest and many unexpected expenses, Emma was steadily sinking. Without two dimes to rub together, Amos’s miserable nature, and Christmas only days away, Emma has no way to put food on the table. Amos Hemluth has no time for weakness. His own father was a ruthless business man and Amos was following in his footsteps. He had more than doubled the family fortune in his life time and refused to spend a single dime unnecessarily. He knows that he is feared by most everyone in town but that doesn’t bother Amos. He doesn’t care about anyone’s opinion, not even God’s. When Amos experiences something strange on Christmas Eve, life is about to change. Find out now in this sweet Amish Christmas romance that will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas.

Double Blessings at Christmas


Hannah Schrock - 2019
     Isaiah had loved Beth Yoder since he could remember. He knew the shade of her eyes and could trace the lines of her face by heart. He plans to ask her on a buggy ride after Christmas, having finally gathered the courage. His brother, Samuel, brings his own guest for Christmas Eve dinner, surprising the whole family. None more so than Isaiah who is unexpectedly overcome with envy and finds himself with no alternative but to start a new life away from his family. Will Isaiah return? After causing his family heartache on Christmas, can Isaiah win over their hearts years later? Can Isaiah finally find love? Find out now in this sweet Amish Christmas novel that will remind about the things of importance at this time of year.

Ella's Christmas Miracle


Betty Bontrager - 2019
     When Jeremiah’s father passed away, he wasn’t ready for the responsibility that fell on him. But when his mother fell ill soon after, he had little choice. He had a farm to run, his mother to pray for and barely time to eat a cooked meal. When Ella’s friend asks her to accompany her to hospital, Ella visits a stranger in a coma, the lady is Amish but Ella doesn’t know her name. Ella begins frequent visits to the sleeping stranger, telling her stories about her Amish life growing up, hoping that in some small way she might make a difference. During a visit to his mother in hospital, Jeremiah finds a girl in his mother’s room, telling stories as if she was a long-time friend of the family. But something shifts inside him, something that gives him hope for the first time in years. Do miracles still happen? In Lancaster County they do! Can Jeremiah find time to get to know Ella with all the responsibilities already on his shoulders? Will Ella open her heart to a man who clearly doesn’t have time for her? Enjoy this sweet Amish romance that will remind you to appreciate every day and delight you with a Christmas miracle, or two.

The Promised Amish Girl


Hannah Schrock - 2019
     Leah Miller struggles to ignore her mother’s hints about her impending nuptials to David Raber. She knows their mothers had planned their wedding since the day they were born, but Leah is having doubts. David has tried his best to be everything his parents and his bishop want him to be, but he still isn’t happy. Now with the arranged marriage hanging over his head, it’s time for David to decide what he wants from life, and suddenly he’s not so sure it’s living the Amish way. Eli King inherited a farm from his father. Although he isn’t wealthy, he gets by. He’s had his eye on Leah Miller for years but doesn’t seem to have the courage to take it any further. When a mutual friend sets them up, the connection is instant, until Eli learns she’s betrothed to another. How can Leah marry one man while in love with another? Can David stand up to his parents and his bishop and do what his heart asks of him? How long will Eli be patient before he finally steps away from a future with Leah?

A Daughter's Truth


Laura Bradford - 2019
    Yet she can’t quite win her mother’s smile—or her forgiveness for a transgression Emma can’t quite place . . .   Emma knows she’s the source of her mother’s greatest sorrow, having been born on the same day Mamm lost her beloved sister. The one bright spot has been the odd trinkets anonymously left at her aunt’s grave each year on Emma’s birthday—gifts Emma secretly hides because they upset her parents. But the day she turns 22, a locket bears a surprise that sends her on an unexpected journey . . .   Searching for answers, Emma travels to the English world and finds a kinship as intriguing as it is forbidden.  But is this newfound connection enough to leave behind the future she’d expected? The answers are as mysterious, and as devastating, as the truth that divides Emma from the only family, and the only life, she’s ever known . . .

The Wish


Patricia Davids - 2019
    So much so that she’s preparing to leave the sleepy Amish town she calls home to find love. But a terrible storm washes out the creek, forcing her to wade in and save the life of an Englisch man and his adorable infant son. As they recover at the farm, the baby brings sunshine and joy, while the handsome outsider is filled with shadows…and secrets.Joshua King owes his life and his son’s to Laura Beth. Still, lingering at her farm is out of the question. He must fulfill a promise he made to his estranged wife on her deathbed: to deliver their son to his Amish in-laws. With his dark past, Joshua has no other choice. But his plans never took this sweet and surprising Amish widow into account. She just might be his second chance at happiness…and love.

Amish Love & Faith Collection: 22-Book Box Set


Rebekah Fisher - 2019
    There are sure to trials and some tears, as well as unexpected turns, and ultimately joy as they trust God and find love. This Special 22-Book Collection contains: The Potter's Hands Beth's Remorse (sequel to The Potter's Hands) Harvest of Hope Harvest of Hope - The Sequel An Amish Heart, Tenderly Tilled Amish Dreams, Book 1 (The School Teacher's Dilemma) Amish Dreams, Book 2 (A Season of Change) Amish Dreams, Book 3 (A Time to Trust) Love Ripened Sweeter The Troyer Sisters, Book 1 (Miriam's Story) The Troyer Sisters, Book 2 (Rose's Story) The Troyer Sisters, Book 3 (Katie's Story) The Troyer Sisters, Book 4 (Abigail's Story) An Amish change of Heart A Strange Connection of Hearts, Book 1 (Lucy's Story) A Strange Connection of Hearts, Book 2 (Martha's Story) A Strange Connection of Hearts, Book 3 (Levi/Joseph's Story) The Amish Bakery, Book 1 (Daniel's Choice) The Amish Bakery, Book 2 (Marianna's Hope) The Amish Bakery, Book 3 (Lucinda's Wish) The Amish Bakery, Book 4 (Elizabeth's Longing) The Unexpected Stranger If you love authors such as Beverly Lewis, Wanda E Brunstetter and Cindy Woodsmall, you'll love this special box set. Read Free with Kindle Unlimited!

An Amish Reunion


Amy Clipston - 2019
    Now they have moved back so her father can seek employment after being laid off. To help save money, Marlene works at the hardware store owned by Rudy Swarey’s father. She knew Rudy growing up and didn’t think much of him—because he was so immature! But just as she starts to realize how much Rudy has changed, her life is once again turned upside down. Will Marlene ever have a chance to find her own true home?A Reunion of Hearts by Beth WisemanElizabeth and Gideon Beiler experienced one of life’s most tragic events. Unable to get past their grief, the couple abandoned their Amish faith and went in different directions, though neither could bear to formally dissolve the marriage. When their loved ones reach out to them to come home for a family reunion, Elizabeth has reason to believe that Gideon won’t be there. Gideon also thinks that Elizabeth has declined the invitation. Family and friends are rooting for them to reunite, but will it all be enough for Elizabeth and Gideon to get past their grief and recapture a time when they were in love and had a bright future ahead of them?A Chance to Remember by Kathleen FullerCevilla Schlabach, Birch Creek’s resident octogenarian matchmaker, is surprised when Richard, a man from her Englisch past, arrives in Birch Creek for a visit. While he and Cevilla take several walks down memory lane, they wonder what the future holds for them at this stage of life—friendship, or the possibility of something else?Mended Hearts by Kelly IrvinAt eighteen Hannah Kauffman made a terrible mistake. Her parents and members of her Jamesport Amish community say they’ve forgiven her. But she feels their eyes following her everywhere she goes with eighteen-month-old Molly. Thaddeus, Molly’s father, escaped this fate by running away to Jamesport. Now that Thaddeus is gone, Hannah’s old friend Phillip is stepping up to be by her side. He has waited patiently for Hannah to realize just how much he cares for her. But when Thaddeus returns after two years, Hannah can’t deny the love she feels for him. Does the fact that Phillip has waited patiently for her all this time mean that she owes him something? Can she trust either one of them? Can she trust herself? She has repented and been forgiven by the One who is most important—her heavenly Father. But is she willing to risk making more mistakes by opening herself up to love?

The Amish Healer: Special Edition: 4 Book Box Set


Sarah Miller - 2019
     Can Bertha Zook conquer her fears and show how faith can overcome so much, even a long held belief of inadequacy. Losing Faith - When faith is lost, what is there? Daniel is a young man in love, yet his life is in turmoil. Can Amish Healer Bertha Zook heal his insomnia and find out why he has lost his faith? Will he reunite with Ruth, the love of his life, or will he leave the Amish? Bertha has troubles of her own. Can she heal the rift that is developing with her daughter, or will the past, she thought she had beaten, come back to haunt her? The Gift - Bertha Zook loves to heal. It is her calling, her Gift from God, but there is one person in the district who would see her stopped. Alima Stoltzfus is well known as the community’s hardest resident. Her family does as she says and all fear her harsh words. Will she have Bertha shunned or is there hope in the air when faith is held true? The Deacon’s Son - Can an act of kindness make dreams come true? Amanda Troyer has always dreamed of being a teacher. But how can she teach when she can never stop coughing? Jonas Glick must court a woman he does not love because he needs her eyes. When the Amish healer brings these two together, she hopes that she can heal both their bodies and their hearts. While helping Jonas, Amanda meets an exciting Englisch man. For the first time in her life, she feels loved and cherished. Maybe it is time to leave the Amish and start a new life? But is he all he seems? Can Jonas get to her in time and will he discover his own feelings? Bertha has healed so many, but can she heal the ache in her own heart? Find out in this collection of inspirational Amish Romances from Sarah Miller, the author of multiple No 1 Bestselling Amish Romance books.

Amish Outsider


Marta Perry - 2019
    He wants a fresh start for himself and his daughter, Allie, away from those who still believe he’s guilty. In River Haven, a quieter life seems possible. If only Allie’s Amish schoolteacher, Catherine Brandt, was easier to ignore.A problem solver by nature, Cathy can tell Allie’s withdrawn demeanor isn’t due to shyness. But getting through to Allie also means breaching her father’s hardened defenses. What starts as persistence soon grows into an attraction neither Cathy nor Michael saw coming. When the past suddenly threatens both his daughter and the woman he loves, Michael must risk everything to save them.

The Simple Amish Christmas


Betty Bontrager - 2019
     When her best friend begged her to join her for rumspringa in the city, Rachel had been hesitant to go. But once she arrived in Harrisburg it was as if a veil had been lifted to reveal a surprisingly different world. When two months turned into ten, Rachel knew it was time to make a choice. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to go home; it was just that she enjoyed working in the bookstore more. When she meets shy and self-conscious Jim, Rachel finds a friend with whom to share her concerns. They are soon good friends, but Rachel can’t help but wonder why Jim doesn’t attempt to romanticize their friendship. Christmas is drawing closer and now she doesn’t only have to leave the bookstore, but also Jim. Confused by her conflicting emotions, Rachel can’t seem to make the decision her parents so desperately need her to make. Christmas is around the corner and before the ham is roasted Rachel should decide if she’s going to turn her back on her faith and community or embrace her heritage. Will Rachel discover what is really in her heart? Can she find love without compromising her future? Find out now if a Christmas miracle will make Rachel realize where she truly belongs. This is a sweet Christmas Amish romance that will make you realize the importance of family and traditions during Christmas in Lancaster County.

I Choose You


Miralee Ferrell - 2019
    She finds a friend in her cousin Millie as she puts the pieces of her shattered life back together. Frank, a local pastor, is everything she would look for in a spouse. If she were looking. But she discovers that Millie has set her hopes on becoming the pastor’s wife. Aunt Penny’s outrageous attempts to ensure that Millie wins Frank’s heart might destroy any chance she has at a happy future. Can love find a way to break through? Runaway Romance by Miralee Ferrell Ann Stanway had it all—a reality show and a sparkling future. Until that life no longer existed. She flees L.A., lands in Kentucky at an Amish inn, and realizes what was missing--peace, friendship and a man who accepts her for who she is--or who he thinks she is. Hunter is intrigued by the woman staying at the inn. Annie is secretive and won’t open up. He’s been burned by a woman before. His interest in Ann grows, and the attraction is mutual—Dare he risk his heart, when he’s sure Ann is keeping secrets? Or will Ann run again? Finding Love in Friday Harbor, Washington by Annette M. Irby Professor Mikaela Rhoads wants to help an old friend’s whale touring business stay afloat. The challenge? The tour captain is her first love and ex-fiancé, Hunter Cahill. Mikaela longs to help, but she’s keeping secrets. She’ll have to face her past to make it through the summer. Hunter has taken over the family touring business. He’s drowning in debt and hoping the incoming professor will resurrect the business, but he’s not prepared when it turns out to be his former fiancée. How much will it cost him to spend the summer romancing Mikaela? A Love to Treasure by Kimberly Rose Johnson Nicole’s Grandmother’s final wish lands Nicole in a mysterious scavenger hunt. She finds a fellow sleuth in handsome police officer, Mark Stone. Mark is hoping for a quiet summer in Sunriver as he considers his future in law enforcement. To complicate matters, Nicole is in danger, and Mark knows his growing feelings for her could cloud his judgment. Will their differing career goals be the end of their summer romance—or just the beginning of forever after? An Anchor on Her Heart by Patricia Lee McKenna, abandoned by her husband for his work, is left alone to raise their autistic child. When circumstances drive a wedge in their marriage and Dane chooses to escape, how long can she be strong? Can she remain faithful to her marriage vows when tempted by the friendship of an unlikely stranger? Rudy Taylor, who senses McKenna's loneliness, struggles to keep his concern for the young woman pure. Will McKenna’s faith in God and Rudy’s commitment to his Lord keep their relationship simple until McKenna's husband one day returns? The Broken Trail by Christa MacDonald Katherine takes a job in smalltown Maine to break away from the toll of secrets she’s buried. With evidence of shady dealings on her job, there’s nothing relaxing about it. Maybe it would be easier if she wasn’t so distracted by Captain MacAlister. Mac has enough to deal with from poachers to drug crime. But when he meets Katherine, he’s drawn in by her intelligence and strength, despite getting burned by her quick temper. If only their scars didn’t threaten to tear them apart. Two wary hearts must soften to have any hope of making it down the broken trail to love. Finding Love in Eureka, California by Angela Ruth Strong Raised in a family of adopted siblings, Genevieve works to keep her family together. If she isn’t good enough to keep her parents from giving her up then no way she’ll be enough to have a lasting relationship. Matt’s life is easy until he starts hanging out with Genevieve more than his girlfriend. He tells himself he’s intrigued by Gen’s quirkiness, but nobody makes him smile the way she does. Can Matt give up his plan and Gen risk her heart?

The Tinderbox


Beverly Lewis - 2019
    Against her better judgment, Sylvia opens the cherished heirloom, not realizing that what she is about to discover will splinter apart her happy life.Sylvia's bewilderment grows when her father confronts her about snooping in the box. To her amazement, the respected convert to the Old Order reacts as if he has something to hide.Burdened by the weight of his deception, Earnest Miller decides he must reveal the details about his past to his beloved wife, Rhoda. The long-kept secret alters everything for the close-knit family, jeopardizing Earnest and Rhoda's relationship, as well as threatening Sylvia's recent engagement to the preacher's grandson.Can the Millers find a way forward through the turmoil to a place of forgiveness and acceptance?

Unlikely Santa: An Amish Christmas Story


Jennifer Spredemann - 2019
    But when young Jaycee Parker mistakes him for Santa Claus, his heart is moved with compassion for the boy and his family. Will this unlikely pair discover more than just a holiday filled with food and gifts? At eighteen, Englischer Shannon Parker is left the sole caretaker and provider of her three younger siblings. All she truly wants for Christmas is to be able to provide a happy holiday and decent gifts for each of them. Not an easy feat, given that her low-paying waitressing job is their only source of income. When a handsome stranger walks into the restaurant offering kindness, she has a feeling her life will never be the same again. A faith-filled Christmas story sure to bring a smile to your face and warm your heart with the Joy of the season!

The Brides of the Big Valley


Wanda E. Brunstetter - 2019
    Join New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter, her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter in experiencing the stories of three young women who search for faith and love within this special place. Deanna is a widow who sees her second chance of love slipping away. Rose Mary is at a point in life where she must choose the path of her faith and the right man to walk with her on it. Leila is burdened with family responsibilities and wonders when she will ever start a family of her own.

A Precious Gift


Shelley Shepard Gray - 2019
    After all, she’s beautiful, smart, and kind. There’s just one problem—his Amish family will never allow him to date an Englischer. Can Kyle break with tradition for true love, or will he stay with his family?

Ruthie's Dilemma (The Amish Market Book 1)


Rebekah Fisher - 2019
    But his daughter, Ruthie, isn't sure she wants to be part of it, especially as her relationship with her father grows increasingly rocky – she can't understand why he's acting strangely lately. She's also becoming increasingly more interested Isaac Kurtz, a frequent customer. Isaac is handsome and kind, and Ruthie knows that if she marries him, she won't have to work in the market anymore. Yet... she also harbors secret feelings for Jesse Wittmer, an employee in the shop. What Ruthie doesn't know is that her father, Eli, has a tragic secret. The only person he has confided in is Jesse, who has been sworn to secrecy. Hope begins to arise in Ruthie, and it looks like her desperate prayers will be answered – until a sudden event occurs.Can Ruthie trust God to intervene?

Tremors of Doubt


Lael Harrelson - 2019
    But not for Callie Zimmerman. Raised by her aunt and uncle after the death of her parents, Callie works beside her aunt cooking, cleaning, and sewing each day as the men head off to serve the community. She longs to do more to alleviate the poverty and sickness that surrounds her, but tradition and her uncle forbid her. On the eve of her twenty-third birthday, struggling with hopelessness as another year passes, Callie pleads with God to open a door for her. The prayer has barely left her mouth when she finds a stack of letters with secrets about her parent’s lives and their excommunication from the Mennonite church. Devastated, Callie cries herself to sleep, only to be awakened a few hours later by her uncle with the startling news that Noah Koehn has asked permission to court her. Is one of these things the answer to her prayer? Would exploring her parents’ past mean losing a future with Noah? Is the exploration worth the risk?

Married to a Stranger


Laura V. Hilton - 2019
    She marries him to escape. What does love have to do with it? When her father falsely accuses a stranger of dishonoring her, Bethel Eicher finds herself promised in marriage to a man she’s never met. Not exactly a dream come true, but since she has spent several years caring for her handicapped mother, she’s already considered an old maid at twenty-five—and she longs to escape her lonely life as permanent caregiver. When newly-called Amish preacher Gideon Kaiser learns he’s been accused of a dishonorable act, he's horrified. But his wife died in childbirth and his baby needs a mother, so he figures marrying a woman he’s never met could be beneficial. How can Bethel and Gideon possibly make their marriage work—especially when the truth behind the accusations is revealed?