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English
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The Stoltzfus family faces serious problems, both in the church and at home. Everyone in the community expects minister David Stoltzfus to fix things--fast. But David doesn't work fast. He prefers to wait for God to work in individual hearts. However, even he is left wondering if the solution to their most pressing problem might be a Quieting.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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A young Old Order Amish woman's determination to flee from a bad decision and save a farm pits her against the Amish man determined to see that she falls. Can the two find common ground? Or will their unflinching efforts toward opposite goals blur the bigger picture--a path to forgiveness, glimpses of grace, and the promise of love?
43) Her secret hope
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Series
Season in Pinecraft volume 3
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English
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"For Lilly, the Amish town of Pinecraft is a chance to start again. But then she meets Eddie, a man with no plans to stay--a man she can't stop thinking about. She must decide whether to give him up or face her past and hope that their love will endure"--
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Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill volume 5
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English
Description
"Anna and Felty Helmuth's zest for matchmaking is unstoppable--and with grown-up grandchild number three on her way to their home in lovely Huckleberry Hill, Wisconsin, what better reason to put their talents to work once more?... When Mandy Helmuth hears that her best friend Kristina's heart has been broken, she decides to visit her grandparents and cheer her up. Mandy never liked Noah Mischler anyway, with his rough exterior and outspoken ways....
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Series
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English
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When widowed Millie Fisher moves back to her childhood home of Harvest, Ohio, she notices one thing right away-the young Amish are bungling their courtships and marrying the wrong people! A quiltmaker by trade, Millie has nevertheless stitched together a few lives in her time, with truly romantic results. Her first mission? Her own niece, widowed gardener Edith Hochstetler, recently engaged to rude, greedy Zeke Miller. Anyone can see he's not right...
46) A son's vow
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Series
Charmed Amish life volume 1
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
"Lukas and Darla had been close friends until her father caused the fire that killed five Amish men, including himself and the mill owner, Lukas's father. Now Lukas is responsible for the mill and his three siblings. But when he learns Darla's brother is taking his anger out on Darla, Lukas can't simply stand by and watch"--
47) A simple vow
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Simple Gifts volume 1
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English
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Keeping her promise to look after abandoned twin infants while handsome Asa Detweiler looks for their real father, Edith Riehl, who is unable to conceive, waits patiently for this man who, determined to prove that he is not the father, is the man she longs to be with forever, despite her fathers disapproval.
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Publisher
Zondervan
Language
English
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"Four sweet and funny Amish love stories, spanning four different generations. Love comes at all times and for all ages!"--
Spanning four generations of Amish communities in Ohio, love comes at all times and for all ages. From dreams deferred and hurts that may be too deep to overcome, to friendships that have deepened over the years and could become something more, God's plans often include second chances. -- adapted from back cover
49) The waiting
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Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
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Bestselling author of Amish Peace and The Choice delivers another contemporary Amish romance sure to satisfy.
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Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
A look at the spiritual life and practices of the Amish. This second book by the authors of Amish grace sheds further light on the Amish, this time on their faith, spirituality, and spiritual practices. Provides a behind-the-scenes examination of Amish spiritual life and shows how the Amish practices can be applied to the wider world. Written by authors with unprecedented access to the Amish community.
51) Daybreak
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Days of redemption volume 1
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English
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Viola Keim starts working at a Mennonite retirement home and soon finds herself torn between her attraction to Ed, missionary son of a resident, and her Amish values that require her to remain near home to care for her needy family members. Can she leave them behind to begin a new life abroad with Ed?
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Ice Mountain volume 6
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English
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An Amish celebration . . .
Since the moment her father died, Beth Mast has devoted body and soul to the care of her stepmother and stepsister—cooking, cleaning, and caring for their animals. So her friend Lucy's wedding to the eldest King brother offers a welcome respite. Shy and unaware of her beauty, Beth harbors a secret sadness she hopes no one can see. But at this gathering she's on display: her assigned escort happens...
Since the moment her father died, Beth Mast has devoted body and soul to the care of her stepmother and stepsister—cooking, cleaning, and caring for their animals. So her friend Lucy's wedding to the eldest King brother offers a welcome respite. Shy and unaware of her beauty, Beth harbors a secret sadness she hopes no one can see. But at this gathering she's on display: her assigned escort happens...
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Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill volume 4
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Nothing gives Anna and Felty Helmuth greater satisfaction than seeing their grandchildren happily married--except for planning their next matchmaking venture. And as springtime comes to Huckleberry Hill, Wisconsin, the air is filled with promise. . . Ever since the Helmuths' grandson, Ben, abruptly broke his engagement and moved to Florida, Emma Nelson has kept busy tending her vegetable garden and raising award-winning pumpkins. She can put her heartache...
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Bright, curious, and restless, Ruthie Stoltzfus loves her family but is stuck in a sea of indecision about her future: Should she stay Amish? Or should she leave? She's done all she can to prepare to go--passed the GED, saved her money--but she can't quite set her journey into motion. Patrick Kelly is a young man on a journey of his own. He's come to Stoney Ridge to convert to the Amish and has given himself thirty days to learn the language, drive...
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Series
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Raised in foster care and now the widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore struggles against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When a trail of memories leads Cara and Lori out of New York City toward an Amish community, she follows every lead, eager for answers and a fresh start. She discovers that long-held secrets about her family history ripple beneath the surface of Dry Lake, Pennsylvania, and it's no place for an outsider. But one Amish...
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Series
The Beiler sisters volume 3
Publisher
Harvest House Publishers
Language
English
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Poised to marry Amish farmer Alvin Knepp, Debbie Watson tries to console the Beiler family after Ida Beiler loses her husband-to-be in a farming accident.
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Series
Kauffman Amish bakery volume 2
Publisher
Zondervan
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
An Amish widow with newborn twins discovers her deceased husband had disturbing secrets. As she tries to come to grips with the past, she considers a loveless marriage to ensure stability for her young family ... with her faith in God hanging in the balance.
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Publisher
Center Point Large Print
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Having left the Amish community to pursue his dream of becoming a veterinarian, Jeremiah now returns to Middlefield to work in a practice there. As he rekindles a friendship with Anna Mae, both of them are torn between loyalty to their loved ones and being pulled in different directions"--Provided by publisher.
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