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He opened his eyes to see her sitting in the corner watching over him like an angel. In a quaint Amish community of Lancaster County, Grace Yoder conceals a lifelong crush on Jacob Slaughausen, her brother's closest friend. But Jacob, consumed by obliviousness, sees her only as Levi's little sister. Their lives take a startling turn when Jacob receives a devastating cancer diagnosis, forcing him to move in with Grace's familye for care. As Jacob battles the disease with brutal chemotherapy, Grace wrestles with her suppressed feelings. An unexpected declaration of love shatters their resolve...

When Gott prepares the way and opens the door, will they have faith to step through it? Simon Yoder’s world fell apart when his frau unexpectedly passed away two years ago. Being a single father to three young kinner whilst mourning for his frau proved challenging. With the nanny moving away, Simon desperately needs someone to help care for his kinner. Rachel Smucker is the eldest of five siblings. She has always devoted her time and loyalty to her familye, even avoiding courtship because of it. Until one day, the bishop showed up on her doorstep asking for her help. Rachel has never been...

Bound by tradition & expectations, torn by desire. Nineteen years of marriage for Samuel and Eve Hertzler have strengthened their vows more than ever before. But as they face the beginning of their son Joshua’s Rumspringa, a new challenge is seen on the horizon. Joshua, the bishop’s first-born son, has always been taught the ways of the Amish and to have a life rooted by faith. But now, with the door to the Englisch world wide open, he is faced with a temptation to step away from everything he’s ever known. The modern world offers freedom, adventure, and—unexpectedly—love. As ...

She might not have a future with him, but he deserved a future with the Lord. John Wilson, the youngest in his family, never expected his quiet routine at the Strasburg Farmer’s Market to take such a dramatic turn. But when he meets Eden, a radiant Amish woman whose simple faith shines brighter than any holiday light, his life is forever changed. As their friendship blossoms, so do the challenges—John’s world of ambition and self-reliance collides with Eden’s deep-rooted faith and devotion to her community. Eden certainly never expected her first feelings of romance to be for an ...

The price of obedience will cost them more than they ever imagined... Samuel Hertzler is committed to his faith, his farm and his courtship with Eve Hershberger. Ready to take the next step, he summons the courage and asks Eve for her hand in marriage. Their engagement brings elation to her family, but the joy is short lived when a tragedy strikes the community. Within only three days a new bishop must be chosen. The Lord would reveal the new appointed leader in a process that no man could control. As it turns out, the new bishop was not who the community thought it would be. Disappointed ...

Two merry souls meet, with love at first sight...until the Christmas they are torn apart. Ever since Esther Schlebusch was a little girl, she had always loved quilting more than anything else. Being the eldest of three siblings, she solely focused on her household responsibilities and honing her quilting skills, over going to singings. So, when her mother offered to send her away to Walnut Creek for the year to master her needlework, Esther was elated. Little did her mother know that the new year and new community would also bring a new suitor Esther’s way. From the very first moment they...

Feuding families. Forbidden love. A Christmas that could change everything. In the snowy heart of Lancaster County, Hannah Lapp has never had the time or desire to marry. As the eldest of three siblings, duty often comes before dreams. But when tragedy strikes a young widow in their Amish community, Hannah steps forward to help—never imagining that her act of kindness will entwine her fate with the one man she swore to avoid. Mark Bontrager has spent years focused on harnessing his skills as a carpenter. When he volunteers to help repair the widow’s home, he doesn’t expect to see the ...

“Could they truly expect her to marry a man she didn’t love, didn’t know, and hadn’t chosen?” Obedience—or defiance? They know that the choice they make will change their future forever. When her brother marries and brings his bride home, Rachel lovingly steps aside, moving into the quiet dawdi haus. But as she prepares the old home, she discovers the task is far too great alone. Hopeful, she turns to Caleb Miller, the shy carpenter whose heart has always longed for something more than farming. Caleb has admired a special Amish girl from afar yet never found the courage to ask ...

Growing a boppli can be a blessing, but it can also be a recipe for burnout. Two years after being ordained as the new bishop of their community, Samuel and his wife Eve are still enjoying the freedom of being a newlywed couple. Their marriage began with some rocky roads, but now that they figured out how to manage it all, day-to-day chores and work seem comfortable. That is until they receive some life-changing news. Eve soon finds a new challenge knocking at their door. This is by far the hardest thing she has ever had to endure. She never imagined going through it on her own. She often ...

A lifetime filled with hurtful critic, left her no choice...that is, until Gott opened a door Emma King has always felt useless in the Amish community where she was raised. All her siblings have taken after their ancestors with exceptional talents for baking, quilting, farming, and carpentry, but Emma has yet to discover hers. Finally nearing the end of her rope, she decides that this will be her last Christmas in Maple Creek. She is determined to seek a life worth living. But plans change abruptly when the bishop comes knocking. After losing his wife three years ago, Paul dedicated his ...

Blessed by fate, challenged by love. Daisy Miller, the spirited member of the Miller family, has always felt at home in her Amish community in Millersburg, despite her curiosity about the Englisch world. When tasked with managing a stall at the Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market, Daisy eagerly embraces the challenge. However, her world takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Michael Scott, a young Englisch man involved in the market's operations. As Michael and Daisy's connection deepens, they confront the harsh reality of their differing backgrounds. While love blooms between them, the ...

Afraid that her heart-wrenching sobs would wake the kinner, she sat by the fire in the living room. Staring deeply into the flames as her life was about to go up in smoke. Judith Lapp a widow and mother of 3 kinner, is finding herself at the end of her rope. She is torn between pride and guilt, unable to ask for help when her family so desperately needs it. She never imagined what life would be like without her husband Simon. This Christmas, her finances are more dire than ever before, she truly needs a miracle to keep food on the table. Mathias Hershberger, Simon's best friend, can’t ...

Broken and left behind, the first challenge is taking the next step... Phoebe and Abram have been happily married for three years. They are eager to be blessed with their first pregnancy but before that can happen, Gott calls Abram home. Samuel and Eve are at a loss to know how to support their daughter through the most difficult time of her life. How can they encourage her to look ahead when all her dreams have just been buried? Coming to terms with her situation, Phoebe realizes that she needs to start providing for herself in ways that she has never had before. By stepping into the ...

Just like beautiful leaves falling peacefully into place, the Lord had showered many blessings over the two sweethearts. Seasons are changing in Lancaster County once again. Emma Stuckey the oldest of 5 children, has been enjoying buggy rides for almost a year by one of the most charming and eye-catching twin brothers in town. Although her feelings for him are true, Emma can’t help but wonder if there should be more to love than common interests and picnics. One day Emma receives a mysterious note inviting her to the flea market where she secretly hopes it’s a surprise proposal. Feeling...

Is this harvest season about gathering corn—or something far more precious? In the tranquil Amish community of Maplewood, the golden fields whisper of change as Clara Yoder and Samuel Miller, once inseparable childhood friends, are brought together again by the rhythm of harvest time. Years apart have shaped them both—Clara now shoulders the care of her four orphaned siblings, while Samuel has returned home with dreams that reach far beyond the farm. Seeing the burden Clara carries, Samuel offers his help in bringing in the autumn crops. As they labor side by side beneath the burnished ...

Exhausted from meddling mothers, the two began a ruse. Lydia Glick fears her mother's final attempt to find her a suitor. Her mother had threatened to have Lydia move away to get married to someone she had never met. Amos Fischer, the most eligible bachelor in Lancaster County, has the same problem. Only his mother invites a different girl to dinner every Wednesday, hoping it would be love at first sight for her one and only son, and the heir to the family farm. Feeling desperate and at the end of their ropes, the two lost souls find each other where they would least expect it. After a ...

Secrets unravel, love endures: an Amish romance to captivate the soul. After being abandoned at the altar by Aaron, Amanda has finally found love again with someone new. But when Aaron resurfaces, determined to win her back, Amanda's past and future collide. As she navigates the turmoil of emotions and unexpected secrets, Amanda must choose between her past love and her future happiness. Enjoy this sweet Amish romance that will make you realize that not all love stories are cut and dried. Sometimes there are unknown reasons that drive decisions, only to be regretted years later. But with ...

Testing the boundaries of love and forgiveness. Is it possible for the biggest mistake of your life to result in the biggest blessing? Joseph Miller of Millersburg, Ohio is ready to settle down and find a frau. As his family plans for his younger sister Lovina’s wedding, all he can think about is someday having his own. Fannie Yoder has always been curious about the life outside her plain Amish community. When she opts to spend time in the Englisch world during her rumspringa, she’s eager to experience everything that she possibly can. But the worldly ways of the Englisch leave her to ...

Distance makes the heart grow fonder...but is it strong enough to withstand temptation? Lovina Miller from Millersburg is an avid quilter who has fallen in love with someone in Walnut Creek. Connected only through letters for the past year. Her dream becomes a reality when Daniel Denier finds an apprentice to take him in from her town. But from the first moment Daniel arrives in Millersburg, someone else has her eye on him. She won’t stop at anything to steal a buggy ride from the most handsome mann in town. As the courting pair are driven away from each other by lies and deceit, Lovina ...

Sometimes second chances can be as unexpected as a thunderstorm… Schwester, quilter, fundraiser organiser are only a few of Susan Kauffman’s titles. She is a bold Amish woman from Lancaster County with many talents. One talent she had not yet mastered was going on a buggy ride again... Five Years ago, Susan went on the first and the worst buggy ride of her life. It had been nothing short of a disaster, leaving them both filled with resentment and anger, only to avoid each other for the following five years. After a family in the community lost their home in a fire, Susan takes it upon ...