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A Blessing in the Virus
Emma Maas - 2020
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. Now he returns years later to a different Amish community, and Eve Miller takes notice, and the two quickly become close, but not without difficulties.Despite it all, the Miller family stays united and strong, despite their added worry for their youngest with her own medical history. But as events unfold and the virus advances, new relationships are formed, and love may blossom in the strangest of times, and places.And for some, they’ll never be the same again…Read this warm, romantic, Amish tale of family, perseverance, and love, by Emma Maas today.
Abraham and Sarah's Amish Baby: The Amish Bible Story Series
Ashley Emma - 2021
Firestorm
Laura V. Hilton - 2018
While her father and brother try to find work in the area, the family is forced to live in tents until the house and barn are rebuilt. Bridget can’t shake the guilt that it was her fault her family moved—and is too afraid to trust anyone, especially the flirtatious, overly-friendly Amish man who lives next door. Gabriel Lapp has made Michigan his home out of necessity, but can’t wait to move back to Florida with its sunshine and warmer temperatures. But when Bridget’s family seeks refuge with Gabe during a fierce thunderstorm, he can’t help but feel a tug of responsibility for them—especially the girl with the dark green eyes. Just as Bridget is finally settling into friendship, a new life, and maybe even love, a devastating forest fire ravages the county, destroying both land and the Behr's dreams. Now Bridget and her family must decide: will they leave behind the ashes and start anew in another Amish community? Or will they dare to fight for the future they’d hoped for in Mackinac County?
It Happens
Karan Sharma - 2017
We never act upon them but they remain as memories that we always cherish. But what happens when two adults with such an age difference fall in love? It Happens is a story about how Gautam, a twenty-five-year-old upcoming professional and Roshni, an unmarried thirty-seven-year-old senior management member working in the same multinational bank, face this very question. Can two people with such a vast age difference be compatible? The story is a romantic comedy that explores this situation in a light-hearted way as they fall in love, get laughed at by their friends and then develop cold feet, thinking about the repercussions their age difference could have on their marriage. Since this happens in India, where marriage is a major social issue, the plot holds further intrigue. They say love is blind and makes one think with the heart, rather than the mind. Will two smart professionals make a mistake by doing so? Or will they listen to their logical senses at the last moment to avert what may be the biggest blunder of their lives? It Happens…
An Amish Widow's Faith
Joseph Hersh - 2014
But just as quickly as happiness has found her, tragedy strikes. Samantha is left trying to pick up the pieces of her broken life. Will her faith be strong enough to guide her through, and will she ever be able to open her heart up again after what happened? Amish Widow's Faith Series Book Order: Book 1 -- An Amish Widow's Faith Book 2 -- Amish Temptation Book 3 -- Amish Anniversaries Book 4 -- Amish Rekindling Book 5 -- An Amish Christmas Love Amish Widow's Faith 1-4 Boxed Set
The Wounded Heart
Adina Senft - 2011
When a business offer turns into something more personal, Amelia is torn between what logic tells her is right and the desire of her heart.
The Doctor's Love: A Mail Order Bride Romance
Faith Crawford - 2018
But then the unthinkable happens: her sister and brother in law die in an accident, leaving her and her small niece behind. Soon, Felicity is in financial trouble. Her only way out is a mail order bride ad from a doctor in Montana. But when she and her niece arrive there, Felicity is in for a big surprise. The doctor never sent her those letters. Stuck in a dead end all the way in the West, Felicity has to adapt to life once again. Andrew loves his job and lives a fulfilling life. He is happy, but something is missing: A wife and a family to call his own. Now a mail order bride shows up on his doorstep unexpectedly. What is he supposed to do? But when Andrew’s surprise and anger ebb away, he starts to see Felicity for the wonderful woman that she is, and starts caring deeply for the child, too. When Andrew finally realizes what Felicity means to him, another man has his eye on her and she, fed up with Andrew’s supposed indifference, seems interested. Which man will Felicity choose? Is it too late for her and the doctor? Or will true love follow its own path? This is a 72-page stand-alone story with an HEA, so no cliff-hangers.
Love Birds
Amy Clipston - 2016
But now he sees her as much more.While Ellie Lapp and her mother are still mourning the loss of her brother, Seth, Ellie starts working at one of the gift shops in town. Seth s friend Lloyd is talented at carving wooden birds, but his father disapproves and expects him to take over the family farm someday. Ellie sees the beauty in Lloyd s creations and insists Lloyd sell the birds in the gift shop where she works. As Ellie and Lloyd spend more time together, they begin to develop feelings for one another, but she accidentally betrays his trust. Will she lose any hope of a future with him?"
A Heart Full of Love: An Amish Cradle Novella
Kathleen Fuller - 2015
When Ellie gives birth to twins, her mother insists on moving in to care for them. But when her mother's behavior becomes unbearable, Ellie is forced to take a stand . . . and finally find out why Mamm can't let go.
The Daughters of the Promise Collection: Plain Promise, Plain Paradise, Plain Proposal
Beth Wiseman - 2009
But he isn't like anyone she's ever met. After arriving, he receives sole custody of his autistic son, Tyler.Sadie and Tyler form an immediate bond, and her feelings for Kade start to change. The only problem is, their worlds couldn't be farther apart."Plain Paradise"Josie was a teenager when she left her baby in the care of an Amish couple. Since then, much has changed, but one thing hasn't. Josie still longs to reconnect with her daughter Linda.But Linda is unaware that she was adopted. When she's introduced to her birth mother, there's an immediate connection. Meanwhile, her adoptive parents--and Amish beau--try to understand how this interruption in Linda's life could possibly be God's will."Plain Proposal"Miriam's heart is set on having a future with Saul Fisher. When rumors circulate that Saul may be leaving the community, Miriam makes a bold claim: she will stand by him, either way.As Miriam and Saul make plans, God reveals things to Miriam that make her think twice.
Cowboys Don't Dance
Linda Style - 2014
Fate has taken away everything former hot-shot Air Force pilot J.D. Rivera ever held dear--his family, his fiancée and his career. Inheriting his crazy aunt's broken down ranch in Los Rios, Arizona, is the last thing he wants. For J.D. the ranch is just another bad memory. But if he doesn't take over the ranch, all the people who work there will lose their jobs. And the one person who'd believed in him would cry in her grave. SHE COULD LOSE EVERYTHING... A traumatic experience caused Madeline Inglewood to withdraw from life, but now she's determined to change all that. Maddy believes her new job teaching English to Spanish speaking workers at the Tripplehorne Ranch is perfect for her new start. But when she arrives, her employer is dead--and the new owner is man with a secret. He's also dark, handsome, and if locals are to be believed--dangerous. And he has no interest in hiring an English teacher. But when sparks fly between J.D. and Maddy, love...redemption...and second chances are theirs for the taking...if they can let down their defenses long enough to trust each other. "Full of surprises. The pages seem to turn themselves. When a story engages my mind as well as my emotions, I know I'm hooked." 5 Stars --The Romance Reader
Edge Of Truth (Law Enforcement Heroes)
Kimberly Rose Johnson - 2019
Kara and Jeff usually work alone, but Operation Trail Ride throws them undercover together in a way neither of them expected.A notorious Miami drug lord wants Kara dead. Can these agents pull off the greatest acting job of their lives—and manage the sparks flying between them? Or will they die trying?Edge of Truth is the first book in the Law Enforcement Heroes series. A romantic suspense series with nail biting suspense and a splash of romance. If you like engaging characters, small-town antics, and page turning suspense, then you’ll love Kimberly Rose Johnson’s Law Enforcement Heroes series.
Buy Edge Of Truth to join the adventure of this page-turning romantic suspense today.
Waiting for Belinda
June Bryan Belfie - 2013
In her desire to 'just have fun' she risks having her naivete challenged by Dan, a young college student. Her parents are distraught over their daughter's rebellious behavior and decide to send her to Lancaster County, PA, to stay with her Aunt Emma and Uncle Gabe until she learns to behave with more maturity. The Zook family takes her under their wing and she finds herself needed when one of the Zook sisters gives birth. While in Pennsylvania, Belinda discovers a new crowd, but will she fit in with the English ways? How firm are her moral values? Strong enough to keep her pure? A young man she befriends speaks to her of his love, but who will win over the heart of this challenging young woman?
An Unexpected Match
Gayle Roper - 2014
She’s obedient, humble, and compliant and tries to keep the ordnung to the best of her ability. But Rachel has a secret—something that could get her shunned if she’s found out. She loves knowledge and yearns for a college education.After serving a dozen years in the Army, Rob Lanier has returned from Afghanistan. But now that he’s home again, he’s constantly reminded of his family’s fall from grace. His father—once a highly respected and wealthy community leader—has disgraced the family, and Rob can’t find it in his heart to forgive him.When Rachel and Rob meet, sparks fly. But when a series of frightening events surrounding Rachel’s brother Johnny brings Rachel’s world crashing down around her, this unlikely match between an Amish teacher and an Englischer ex-soldier seems to be God’s perfect answer.
Heaven on Earth...
Joanne Sawyer - 2015
It sometimes happens that two strangers would meet and suddenly feel like they’ve known each other all their lives. It’s a bone-deep feeling, strange and overwhelming, and often it is dismissed by those who experience it. For Lucy Bright and Charles Ambrose, two people of deep religious faith, this feeling that struck them upon meeting as teenagers was not something to fear and try to forget, but something to marvel at and explore. But they’d both been young and inexperienced then, and though they would have been willing to hold on to this chance and even fight for it if they had to, neither of them knew how. And so they parted ways, and for five long years, they didn’t see each other again. Until the day when, unlooked for, they crossed each other’s paths. Seeing this for what it was: God’s gift to them, a second chance to grab at what they could have together and make things right, the young pair would let nothing hinder them this time… even if the obstacle happened to be their own families. Book 2: Giving The Best of Me... Sometimes life leaves you devastated, but God will always have a plan for you. Karen has her life turned upside down when her six year relationship ends suddenly, but God has a different life set out for her... She meets Gage in a remote village she volunteers to practice medicine in and sparks fly, but Gage is keeping his distance... Can Karen eventually breakthrough? Book 3: You’ve Got a Way With Me… Melissa has always been driven by her dreams, namely, a career in interior design and a residence in England. But her dream life isn’t all it’s cut out to be, especially as her father falls ill and she has to return home for an unwitting goodbye that she never guessed would come. Back home, she’s faced with the seriousness of father’s illness and his last remaining fears about her and the solitary life she leads...Armed with resolve and faith in God, she trudges on, wanting to make the passing easier for her whole family. Her heavy burden is lightened by Jordan James, her brother’s best friend and business partner, a man who may harbour more than friendly feelings for her. In this poignant and bitter sweet story about love and loss, will Melissa finally open her heart to the Godly man she can spend the rest of her life with? Book 4: I Think I’m Falling For You… I Think I’m Falling for You is a story about two very different people who might just be meant for each other. Elise is a straight-laced business woman who has no time for fun and games, building up her business in the memory of her departed mother. She has her business and her faith in God, and she thinks that’s all she needs, until she meets Tristan Maine, a man who has the power to turn her into mush. There’s more to Tristan than meets the eye, however. He’s made mistakes in life but he knows one thing, he found the girl who could change his life and lead him down a path of faith, love and happiness; he can’t just let her slip away, he has to convince her of his sincerity and show her how much he’s willing to change for her. Can he win over Elise?