In this delightful trio of stories, three cousins scattered across the country share their blessings—and reveal news of romantic surprises . . .   To win a friendly annual competition, matchmaker Marybeth Martin must bring one more couple together by Christmas. Her only prospect is a man more interested in a nanny than a wife—until his little girl shows him the light. . . . Struggling farmer’s daughter Katie Mae Kauffman discovers that she and a local widower and father of four can harvest more crops—and profits—together than separately. But she’ll have to put pride aside to make room for unexpected love. . . . Corralling an unruly brood of seven is not babysitter Carolyn Yutzy’s first choice for celebrating the season—but the sparks between her and their unsentimental yet irresistible uncle may be a gift neither was counting on . . .   Now, one by one, each resourceful young woman will have a holiday to remember—and to write home about . . .

    She thought love had passed her by until she meets Jesse Smucker, a widower with a baby daughter. She quickly falls in love with them both and accepts Jesse’s proposal of marriage, but Jesse breaks off their engagement when he realizes he can’t marry only for convenience.   Resigned to living single, Lenore throws herself into caring for her elders. While working in her grandmother’s garden, she digs up an old jar. Will Lenore find healing for her broken heart and solve long-buried family secrets by reading the note contained inside?

    . . Like most Amish young women, Phoebe Yoder has dreams--but not of a courtship--at least not yet. She dreams of caring for the tender-hearted alpacas at her Englischer neighbor's farm, and learning the business herself. But that longing falls away the moment her baby sister goes missing. In that horrifying instant, desperate for her sister's safe return, she whispers a promise to Gott she will give up her dreams and marry Micah Graber, a man she doesn't love, but who is determined to make her his wife.Benjamin Miller hasn't been back in Southern Maryland for long before he meets Phoebe and begins to imagine what a fine life they could build together--beginning with an alpaca farm of their own. But he can see that Phoebe's brash vow is all she will consider, no matter what her heart wants. As Ben falls for her gentle manner and sweet, sad eyes, he comes to understand his daunting task: to convince Phoebe that together, they can make a new promise that will never be broken . . .

    But when a terrible accident sidelines her hero, she jumps into save the family logging business.When the handsome Chandler Lantz comes calling, pretending to care about her success, she scoffs and rejects him. After all, he's Brenneman Logging's arch rival. All he wants is to pull the wool over her eyes because she's a woman and steal what rightfully belongs to her family.She won't have it.And she won't have him.When things don't go according to plan at Brenneman Logging, Amity realized she was in over her head. She didn't know a thing about logs or loggers,her specialty was keeping the ledgers. With a tenuous grip, she clasped Chandler's hand and allowed him to lead her.But will her bitter rival lead her to love or to her own demise?*****This is the exciting new best-selling Amish Romance Series by #1 inspirational author, Emma Schwartz. The saga of Hope Valley, Iowa continues with The Amish Lumberjack,Book #2. All Emma Schwartz's Amish Romance books are clean, wholesome and filled with family values. This standalone, Amish romance novel contains no cliffhanger and a joyful happily ever after.Download now!

     For Amish widower Philip Baker, providing for his family in the wake of his wife's death means back-breaking work and renewed dedication to his faith. Still, his strength can't help him relate to his little son's struggles. It seems a godsend when new doctor Emily White is able to treat Gabe's shyness and fear even as she helps heal him. But no matter how strongly Philip is drawn to the caring Englischer from the city, their differences may be too great to overcome ...Reeling from her own tragic loss, Emily keeps loneliness at bay through her clinic work. Somehow, though, Gabe and his gentle, sad-eyed father are making her want to risk opening her heart again. But can she find acceptance in their Plain world--and a way to turn their separate lives into a family forever? ...

    Furious, Kate married another Mann. Now she is a widow, her parents are dead, and she has an orphaned child to raise. Out of options, she turns to Gott for help. One night while praying she realizes she must marry and quickly. Unfortunately, the only single Mann in her Amish community is Enoch Miller, who hasn’t spoken to her in years. Trusting in His guidance, she summons her courage and asks Enoch to marry her. Will Enoch agree to marry her? Will he get over his anger or will he deviously devise ways to make Kate pay for the pain that she has caused him? Can Kate and Enoch come together to raise the orphaned child and find the love they once lost? Or will bitterness and revenge drive them apart for good?

    Hilton. When a series of storms come through town, Grace Lantz is forced to postpone her wedding. All hands are needed for cleanup, but Grace doesn't know where to start--console her special needs sister or find her missing groom. When Zeke Bontrager comes to aid the small community, he finds an overwhelmed Grace, and offers to help. As they work together, sparks fly. But when Grace's groom is found and confesses to a case of cold feet, Grace must decide if the wedding will go on or if she'll take a chance on Zeke.

    Yet when a hurricane crashes into their isolated Mennonite life, she can no longer keep the world at bay. With Christmas approaching, Amish carpenter Michael Miller wants to help her rebuild her home. But can their burgeoning love withstand the rising storm of her secrets?Green Mountain Blessings

    Michael Goetz is a high school football star who yearns for the sense of home and place that he’s never had. Born to unhappy, abusive parents, Michael plays football to please his father and dreams of finding his true purpose in life. The flood in Paradise gives Michael the chance to work hard with his neighbors to save their town, and he discovers that he has more in common with them than he ever expected. Is it too late for Michael to escape his miserable family? Will Michael create new ties with his Amish neighbors? Can he learn to trust in a power that’s higher than any he’s ever known? A Neighbor In Need: Salome Yoder lives a blessed life. She has her family and her faith, and the two times her safety has been threatened, Michael Goetz has come to her rescue. Finding herself attracted to the young English man, she wonders if her Amish community will offer him the solace he so desperately craves. Michael Goetz is an outsider. Taken in by an Amish family after his father threw him out, Michael is learning every day about the importance of faith, family, and belonging. He is drawn to Salome and hopes that his desire to convert to the Amish way of life will convince the bishop to allow him to stay with the Yoders. Dark secrets and wicked deeds threaten Michael and Salome’s hopes for the future. Will their faith sustain and guide them? Will they come together or be torn apart? Will the truth set them free? Love Thy Neighbor: Michael Goetz stepped in to protect a group of defenseless children when he was just a child, but he never imagined that his action would alter the course of his life. Born into a violent family, Michael Goetz never felt like he belonged until he stepped in to join his neighbors in saving their little town of Paradise, Pennsylvania from rising floodwaters. The Amish neighbors Michael met that day proved to be more generous and loving than anyone he’d ever known. They stood by him when tragedy struck and Michael had to fight for his freedom. But will the Amish accept him as one of their own? Will Michael be able to publicly proclaim his feelings for Salome Yoder, or will he be forced to walk away from everyone he loves? Will God find a way to heal Michael and show him the power of community and family? Scroll Up and Click BUY NOW to start reading today!

    But the delivery man for the local grain store, Jimmy Knox, had caught her eye and eventually her heart. Following a fateful kiss with Jimmy, Rebecca’s family gives her an ultimatum -she can go with Jimmy and leave their community, or she can stay with her family and lose Jimmy. After days of agonizing, she chooses her faith, but by then, the local village basically shuns her. Rebecca’s parents decide it would be best if she moves in with her grandfather two towns away, to take care of him as his health declines. They feel that by removing her from their home, they will no longer face the condemnation of the community for her relationship with Jimmy, and maybe she can find a man who would forgive her past. Becca moves in with her grandfather, and toils day and night, taking care of his house, the cooking, many of the farm chores, and taking care of his health needs. Sad and lonely, still facing comments about Jimmy, Becca starts taking long walks by herself when her work is done. On one such walk, she meets Noah Flaud, and they begin to court. Rebecca struggles to put her shame behind her, and fully embrace the love and acceptance Noah is offering her.

    Now she has returned. Can he win back her love? Or is he destined to spend his life alone?

     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.

    And it’s just beginning, with plans for a wedding to her longtime beau, Thomas Lapp. Everything is falling into place, which is why Clara Rose resolutely ignores her newly warm feelings for her best friend, Obidiah Brennaman. There’s never been a hint of romance between them, and no reason to pay attention to such nonsense now...Steady, sturdy Obie feels differently. He’s never thought too hard about his future, but the news that Clara Rose is about to be married is strangely unsettling. Convincing Clara Rose to take another look at their friendship may not be easy, but Obie is certain God intends for them to be together. He’ll do whatever he must to make Clara Rose see how much he loves her, and with the Lord’s help, before it’s too late...Praise for Amy Lillard“An inspirational story of romance, faith, and trust…will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis.” —Library Journal on Caroline’s Secret“Amy Lillard writes her Amish stories with the respect they are due.” —RT Book Reviews

    Coming soon! Seeking Amish Shelter by Alison Stone will be available Jan 01, 2021.

    Caring for his family after his parents died took all his time and energy. Besides, the one girl he loved was married to another man and had moved away. So when a door was opened, and there stood Katie Lantz, his world was all a tumble.Katie was pregnant and had never looked more beautiful, but her heart holds a dark secret. So long she prayed for happiness and an end to her sorrow. Blessed with the gift of a child she hoped her life would be better. But then her husband died and she came back to Faith’s Creek full of guilt and sadness and losing her faith.Can God’s gift of love bring these two together to care for an Amish Christmas Baby or will her guilt pull them apart?This is a sweet, clean and inspirational Amish Romance and is part of the much loved Amish Brides In Faith's Creek Series. Each book can be read alone.