Amish Mennonite Romance

In the year since he lost his wife in a tragic accident, Lester Lehman has found healing and purpose—helping construct Dale Kraybill's new bulk store, enjoying the Kuhn sisters' hearty meals, and settling into a tiny, built-for-one lakeside house. Falling in love again is surely not on Lester's mind. Yet despite his firm "no," two available ladies have set their kapps on the handsome widower—in a boisterous rivalry that weaves mayhem among the wedding festivities.

Anna is eager to begin a new chapter in her life as a Lancaster County tour guide in the picturesque area where her Plain grandmother once stayed. Anna wishes she could talk with her grandmother about those long-ago days, but the elderly woman suffers from Alzheimer's, and beyond a vague hint about an old stone wall, much about that time is a mystery. Thankfully, Martin Nolt, a handsome Mennonite, takes the young Beachy Amish woman under his wing for her training, familiarizing her with local highlights, including Peaceful Meadows Horse Retreat, for children with special needs.

Naomi’s heart breaks when Moses, the man she loves, breaks up with her. A devastated Naomi realizes that their relationship has been nothing but lies. When she meets a mysterious young man, Atlee, Naomi is intrigued yet scared, for she feels a familiar stirring in her heart. Feeling her world caving in, she spends Rumspringa in Pennsylvania, thinking only of Moses, until thoughts of Atlee come crashing through.

Dan left Ohio four years ago to join the Army and escape his parents and faith, and broke his girlfriend Erin's heart. Erin kept a secret after Dan left, telling no one. But Dan's heart has always belonged to Hope, his first love. Hope cut off contact with Dan when she found out about his Englisch girlfriend, Erin, but she has never stopped thinking about Dan. When Dan returns to Ohio and sees Hope, old feelings stir. But when a shocking secret is revealed, Hope refuses to let Dan back into her life. Until Gott opens her heart, and she decides to give Dan just one chance.

Maria's Rumspringa is a time to discern whether John is the one for her. While she cares for him, he is very cold and standoffish, and Maria does not believe he is capable of love. As she spends time in New York City, she meets handsome Matt. His compliments and affection sweep Maria off her feet but her heart yearns for John. As she prays to Gott to help her discern between John and Matt, Maria soon has her answer; an answer which takes her off guard and alters the course of her life forever.

Anna longs to escape her life in Lancaster County where she takes care of her ailing father and works in the family's small store. She has a crush on handsome Seth, but he never notices her. Anna dreams of rumspringa where she imagines having a fun and carefree life. When she finds herself stranded on a lonely country road and a storm springs up, she is rescued by handsome police officer Robert. As feelings between Anna and Robert grow, Seth finally notices Anna, and Anna finds herself torn between the two men.

Katie longs to escape her overly protective parents and meet the man Gott has destined for her but her parents are against Katie socializing with boys. Desperate to gain independence, Katie defies her parents, meeting Daniel. When her parents learn her secret, she fears she will never see Daniel again. When her parents introduce her to Caleb, Katie's heart sinks, and she is torn.

Amish widower Abram is devastated after losing his wife and son. Wracked with sorrow and guilt, he moves to Indiana, working 16-hour days to keep from focusing on his pain and grief. When he places a help wanted sign in his shop window, pretty Dawn Hartzler applies. While both have a growing attraction for one another, neither is ready to move on from their pasts. As Abram and Dawn grow closer, her ex-boyfriend, Daniel, comes back into her life, and Dawn believes they will reconcile.

Rebecca was confident and full of wit and humor, but her heart could never find the words to show her true feelings to Adam - the most popular boy in her community and only a year older. Unable to share the secrets deep within her heart, she finds solace by writing in her notebook - just her secret thoughts just for her. Then unexpectedly her younger sister Rachel announces to that she is to marry Adam!

As Anna's father tragically clings to life, she turns to her boyfriend for comfort. But Anna is shocked to find him cold, distant, and uncaring. While her heart is breaking, she turns to her best friend, Eleanor, for support and comfort, but instead finds herself being comforted by Eleanor's brother, Aaron, who is now living in the New Order. As feelings develop between Anna and Aaron, major conflict erupts between the two families. Torn between the man she loves or her family, Anna turns to God for help. But Aaron is hiding a tragic secret that he can't bear to tell Anna.

Christiana Kurtz moves her bake stand to the local market, next to the woodcraft shop, which is run by Jeffrey Stoltzfus. Though their relationship starts off on bad footing, they eventually forge a friendship. When Christiana’s father makes a surprise visit to the market, he is upset to find that Jeffrey uses the building’s electricity to personalize his items. He tells Christiana that Jeffrey is too modern for her, and she’s forbidden from dating him. Christiana is crushed, but she knows she must obey her father.

On the eve of a new year, Catherine Glick is expecting her bu of five years to propose. Instead, the unexpected arrival of an old boyfriend, Elijah, sends her life spiraling out of control. When a rash decision damages her current relationship, Catherine leaves for Florida to work in her cousin's bakery - anything to flee the source of her shame. Elijah Graber knows he hurt Catherine when he left their Amish district six years ago. He's determined to explain his actions, even if it means following her to Florida.

After the tragic death of her parents, Jonica Muller must return to the Amish community she left in shame. Tasked with settling her father's estate, she plans to keep her visit as brief as possible so she can return to start a life with Ephraim, a widower who has offered her and her five-year-old son the stability of a family.

When Levi Miller learns Eve Summy will be forced to marry her would-be attacker or get shunned, he marries her instead. Now husband and wife, but complete strangers, they must figure out how to live together in harmony. But with Levi’s family questioning the motives for their surprise wedding, getting to know each other—and possibly finding love along the way—is harder than they expected.

Making rugs for Simple Gifts has taught Loretta Riehl that an unassuming pattern can reveal surprising depth. People, too, have a way of defying first impressions. Drew Detweiler came to Willow Ridge under a cloud, but the handsome craftsman has gained the community's respect for his upholstery skills and commitment to making amends for his mistakes. As her new brother-in-law's twin, he's joining the family for dinners and Sunday visits at the Riehl house, and Loretta can't deny enjoying his attentions.

Nora Hooley's shop is abuzz with preparations for the holiday open house, and Rosalyn Riehl is handcrafting wreaths. The work is a welcome diversion for the only unmarried daughter of Cornelius Riehl. Her gruff dat has been receiving envelopes marked Past Due, leaving dutiful Rosalyn to manage the household's inexplicably shrinking budget. Then another distraction swaggers into Simple Gifts - blue-jeaned and leather-jacketed, with a reputation that precedes him.

His Second-Chance Family by RaeAnne Thayne: Julia Blair is hoping for a fresh start. So when she sees an apartment-for-rent sign on Brambleberry House, she can’t help but feel that it’s a good omen. Having spent summers as a teen in a cottage near the rambling Victorian home, Julia easily pictures herself and her two children starting over in the one place that’s always felt welcoming to her. Katie’s Redemption by Patricia Davids: After two years away, Katie Lantz returns to her Amish community nine months pregnant - and unmarried.

Energetic widow Mattie Bender Schwartz is working day and night to get Promise Lodge going. She's also hoping the change will help her son Noah's heart to heal after his broken engagement. Filled with regret and cast out by her dad for a reason she can't yet reveal, Deborah can only pray Noah will forgive her foolishness. But with her cruel words still ringing in his head, he's reluctant to accept her apology - even if the Old Order ways demand he try.

Twenty-seven-year-old Amish woman Joanna Kurtz has been a bridesmaid plenty of times, but never a bride. And despite having a secret romance with responsible young Amishman Eben Troyer, their relationship can only go so far, because the two are always kept apart. Will Joanna ever know the joys of marriage?

Shy, skittish Rose Christner is more comfortable tending to the beehives on the family farm and keeping her aunt's unruly cats in line than attending social gatherings with the rest of the die youngie. A childhood trauma and secret shame keep her heart under lock and key, and Rose just cannot accept the sweet attention she's receiving from a handsome neighbor. But the more she shies away from Josiah Yoder, the more their families sneakily plot to bring them together.