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A ready-made familyThe Texan''s Inherited Family by Noelle MarchandBusy Texas farmer Quinn Tucker is used to raising crops, not children. So when four nieces and nephews are left in his care, it''s not long before he realizes they need a mother. But his search for a wife leads to the least likely woman for illiterate Quinn—schoolmarm Helen McKenna. Could a marriage in name only blossom into something more?A Home for His Family by Jan DrexlerNate Colby came to the Dakota Territory to start over, not to look for a wife. He''ll raise his orphaned nieces and nephew without schoolteacher Sarah MacFarland''s help. Sarah deserves better than a man who only brings trouble to those around him. Yet helping this ready-made family set up their ranch only makes Sarah long to be a part of it—whatever the risk.

Katie Stuckey and Jonas Weaver are both romantics. Seventeen-year-old Katie is starry-eyed, in love with the idea of being in love, and does not want to wait to marry Jonas until she is eighteen, despite her parents' insistence. So much can happen in a year. Twenty-year-old Jonas is taken in by the romance of soldiering, especially in defense of anti-slavery, even though he knows war is at odds with the teachings of the church. When his married brother's name comes up in the draft list, he volunteers to take his brother's place. But can the commitment Katie and Jonas have made to each other survive the separation?From the talented pen of Jan Drexler comes this brand new Amish series set against the backdrop of the Civil War. She puts her characters to the test as they struggle to reconcile their convictions and desires while the national conflict threatens to undermine and engulf their community.

A schoolteacher and a cowboy starting over with his family fall in love in this nineteenth-century inspirational historical set in the American West.Nate Colby came to the Dakota Territory to start over, not to look for a wife. He''ll raise his orphaned nieces and nephew on his own, even if pretty schoolteacher Sarah MacFarland''s help is a blessing. But Nate resists getting too close—Sarah deserves better than a man who only brings trouble to those around him.Sarah can''t deny she cares for the children, but she can''t let herself fall for Nate. Her childhood as an orphan taught her that opening her heart to love only ends in hurt. Yet helping this ready-made family set up their ranch only makes her long to be a part of it—whatever the risk.

The Rancher's Ready-Made Family Nate Colby came to the Dakota Territory to start over, not to look for a wife. He'll raise his orphaned nieces and nephew on his own, even if pretty schoolteacher Sarah MacFarland's help is a blessing. But Nate resists getting too close–Sarah deserves better than a man who only brings trouble to those around him.Sarah can't deny she cares for the children, but she can't let herself fall for Nate. Her childhood as an orphan taught her that opening her heart to love only ends in hurt. Yet helping this ready-made family set up their ranch only makes her long to be a part of it–whatever the risk.

Amish RedemptionSamuel Lapp all but accepts his estrangement from the Amish community—until Mary Hochstetter moves in next door to care for her elderly aunt. The young woman with the pretty brown eyes sees Samuel differently than his neighbors do. If he can earn her respect while helping with her aunt’s chores, perhaps the rest of the community will follow. But Samuel can’t let Mary get too close, lest he disappoint her as well.Mary’s relocation to Shipshewana, Indiana, means confronting her deepest fears. By helping Samuel rebuild his life and his farm, she finally feels ready to embrace her future. But as their delicate friendship grows deeper, they both must overcome their painful pasts before they can build a home together.Amish Country Brides: Small-town love, plain and simple

Love in Plain Sight As nanny for her nephew, Judith Lapp's finally part of a vibrant, joyful Amish community instead of living on the outskirts looking in. But teaching her neighbors' Englischer farmworker to read Pennsylvania Dutch wasn't part of her plan. And the more time she spends with Guy Hoover, the more he sparks longings for a home and family of Judith's own.Guy figured he would never be truly accepted by his Amish employers' community – even though the Mast family treats him like a son. But Judith's steadfast caring shows him that true belonging could be within his reach…if he and Judith can reconcile their very different hopes – and hearts.

Two Amish women find unexpected love with the new men in their lives in these two inspirational romance novels.An Unexpected Amish Romance by Patricia DavidsAfter a broken engagement, Helen Zook is embracing her independence—starting with a new job working for carpenter Mark Bowman. Sparks fly as Helen immediately butts heads with her handsome yet gruff boss, whose complicated past makes him hesitant to plant roots in Bowmans Crossing. But Helen''s eccentric aunt and a matchmaking basset hound have their own plans for Helen and Mark''s future . . .The Amish Nanny''s Sweetheart by Jan DrexlerAs nanny for her nephew, Judith Lapp''s finally part of a vibrant, joyful Amish community instead of living on the outskirts looking in. But teaching her neighbors'' Englischer farmworker to read Pennsylvania Dutch wasn''t part of her plan. And the more time she spends with Guy Hoover, the more he sparks longings for a home and family of Judith''s own.

Hannah Yoder loves her quiet life on the banks of the Conestoga Creek. In 1842, this corner of Lancaster County is settled and peaceful--yet problems lurk beneath the placid façade. Hannah''s father worries about the spread of liberal ideas from their Mennonite and Brethren neighbors. And Hannah blames herself for a tragedy that struck their home nine years ago. She strives to be the one person who can bind the threads of her family together in spite of her mother''s ongoing depression and her sister''s rejection of their family. But her world is threatening to unravel.When two young men seek her hand in marriage--one offering the home she craves and the other promising the adventure of following God''s call west--Hannah must make a choice. Faithfully perform her duties to her family? Or defy her father and abandon her community?With a tender hand, Jan Drexler teases out the threads of a romance that will captivate readers in this brand-new Amish historical series.

A Tender, Poignant, and Heartwarming Glimpse into the Amish Migration West from PennsylvaniaMattie Schrock is no stranger to uprooting her life. Even as her father relocated her family from one Amish community to the next, she always managed to find a footing in their new homes. Now as the Schrock family plans to move west from Somerset County to a fledgling Amish settlement in Indiana, she looks forward to connecting with old friends who will be joining them from another Pennsylvania community--friends like Jacob Yoder, who has always held a special place in her heart.Since Mattie last saw Jacob, they''ve both grown into different people with different dreams. Jacob yearns to settle down, but Mattie can''t help but dream of what may lie over the western horizon. When a handsome Englisher tempts her to leave the Amish behind to search for adventure in the West, will her pledge to Jacob be the anchor that holds her secure?Tender, poignant, and gentle, Mattie''s Pledge offers readers a glimpse into Amish life in the 1840s--and into the yearning heart of a character they''ll not soon forget.

Despite growing pains in her 1846 Amish community in Indiana, Naomi Schrock has settled into a comfortable life in her parents'' home with her adopted son, Davey. Surrounded by family and friends, she tries not to think about the fact that she''s not at the top of any man''s list of potential wives. Yet when Cap Stoltzfus moves into the area and befriends Davey, Naomi finds herself caught between the plans she has made for her future and the tantalizing thought that Cap might be part of a life she never dared to hope for.When a couple shows up claiming to be Davey''s true family, Naomi and Cap must unite to make the decision that will determine the boy''s future as well as their own. How can she relinquish him to these unknown relatives? And can God somehow bring wholeness to her heart?

Katie Stuckey and Jonas Weaver are both romantics. Seventeen-year-old Katie is starry-eyed, in love with the idea of being in love, and does not want to wait to marry Jonas until she is eighteen, despite her parents'' insistence. So much can happen in a year. Twenty-year-old Jonas is taken in by the romance of soldiering, especially in defense of anti-slavery, even though he knows war is at odds with the teachings of the church. When his married brother''s name comes up in the draft list, he volunteers to take his brother''s place. But can the commitment Katie and Jonas have made to each other survive the separation?From the talented pen of Jan Drexler comes this brand new Amish series set against the backdrop of the Civil War. She puts her characters to the test as they struggle to reconcile their convictions and desires while the national conflict threatens to undermine and engulf their community.

Ada Miller's baking talents make the right impression on the wrong man at Christmas. But will the wrong man be the right man for her after all?

Ruby Weaver''s curly red hair isn''t the only thing that sets her apart from her Amish community in 1863. Twenty-eight and single, Ruby doesn''t believe a woman needs to be married in order to be happy. Her ailing friend Lovinia Fischer, however, has other ideas and wants Ruby to promise to marry her husband after she dies. Never imagining she''d have to fulfill that vow, Ruby agrees. And she''s not the only one. Lovinia has extracted a similar promise from her husband, Gideon.With both Ruby and Gideon reluctant to keep their promises, a compromise must be reached. Ruby will spend her days with Gideon''s family--helping to raise the children and keep the house--but her nights will be spent at her sister''s neighboring house. But this arrangement raises eyebrows in their conservative Amish community, and it soon becomes clear that Ruby must make a decision--marry Gideon or turn her back on her friend, the children she''s grown to love . . . and their father.

As the weather grows cold and the nights grow long, the cheer and warmth of the Christmas season is one thing all readers can find comfort in. This collection from bestselling Amish fiction novelists Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd finds the beating heart at the center of the holiday and offers three novellas that celebrate family, faith, and especially the sights and smells of a bustling holiday kitchen. Leslie Gould tells the story of how, in the wake of a heartbreaking loss, a young Amish woman finds unexpected comfort and hope in a yearly baking tradition surrounding the local Lancaster Christmas market. Jan Drexler offers a sweet tale of a shy Amish woman who decides to use her gift for sweets to woo a local Amish boy with her beloved Christmas cookies. And Kate Lloyd offers a heartwarming tale of a woman''s unexpected discovery about the truth of her past, and the warm and welcoming Amish family table she finds herself invited to on Christmas.

When Elizabeth Kaufman received the news of her husband''s death at the Battle of Vicksburg in 1863, she felt only relief. She determined that she would never be at the mercy of any man again, even if it meant she would never have a family of her own. Then Aaron Zook comes home with her brother when the war ends two years later.Despite the severity of his injuries, Aaron resolves to move West and leave the pain of the past behind him. He never imagined that the Amish way of life his grandfather had rejected long ago would be so enticing. That, and a certain widow he can''t get out of his mind.Yet, even in a simple community, life has a way of getting complicated. Aaron soon finds that while he may have left the battlefield behind, there is another fight he must win--the one for the heart of the woman he loves.Welcome back to the Amish community at Weaver''s Creek, where the bonds of family and faith bind up the brokenhearted.