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Will she return to her old life…or risk everything to build a new one? Taking a schoolteacher position in another district is just the change Amish spinster Eva Coblentz needs. And with her new neighbour, blacksmith Willis Gingrich, struggling to raise his three orphaned siblings, Eva is determined to help them heal. But when her relatives insist she come home, Eva must choose between the life she left…and the one she’s growing to love.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Enjoy this lovely Amish romance from bestselling author Patricia Davids, part of sweet Amish Bachelors seriesNew beginnings. New job. New love? Amish life is full of surprises…After 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…From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope.Experience more heartwarming Amish romances in the rest of the Amish Bachelors series:An Amish HarvestAn Amish NoelHis Amish TeacherTheir Pretend Amish CourtshipAmish Christmas TwinsHis New Amish Family

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Nursing His Heart When Amish carpenter Samuel Bowman is injured in an accident, he fears he''ll never see again. He''s always provided for his family–and now that it''s harvest season, the Bowmans are needed in the fields, not at his bedside. So when a young Amish widow becomes his nurse, Samuel expects Rebecca Miller to make his life easier. But his caregiver is bossy, outspoken and challenges him to move on with his life. Though Samuel''s sight is in question, he can plainly see the woman he''s come to care for won''t let herself love again. Now it''s Samuel''s turn to heal her heart.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Enjoy this warm Amish romance from USA Today bestselling author Patricia Davids, part of Amish Bachelors seriesWhen a teacher starts to have feelings for her firefighter pal, sparks will fly!For Lillian Keim, instructing children in her one-room schoolhouse is as close to being a mother as she''ll ever get. Lillian has a calling to be a teacher, and she won''t give it up to marry. But her plans–and her heart–are at risk when she begins to feel more than friendship for lifelong pal Timothy Bowman. When Tim rescues Lillian and her class from a fire, the volunteer firefighter suddenly sees what he''s been blind to all his life: he wants his friend as his wife. But something beyond her professional goals is holding Lillian back. He''s got to unlock her secret before he loses his friend–and his forever love.From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope.Experience more Amish romances in the rest of the Amish Bachelor series:An Amish HarvestAn Amish NoelHis Amish TeacherTheir Pretend Amish CourtshipAn Unexpected Amish RomanceHis New Amish FamilyAn Amish Wife for Christmas

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator."Tender and gentle, with two delightful characters who truly belong together. A lovely read." –RaeAnne ThayneMake-Believe Beau Fannie Erb isn''t looking for a husband–especially if she has to leave her beloved horses to go find one. What she needs is a way to assure her parents she''s not hopeless when it comes to love. Family friend Noah Bowman might just be her solution. A fake relationship will free them both from unwanted matchmaking plans. How could Fannie predict that pretending to date the handsome, teasing boy next door would awaken genuine emotions? By summer''s end they''ll be free to part, but Fannie''s growing feelings are transforming her neighbor into the only man who might ever rein in her adventurous heart.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.The Widower''s Christmas WishWith Christmas just around the corner, widow Willa Chase will do anything to retain custody of her twin girls and unborn baby–even if it means escaping to her childhood Amish home. After her grandfather turns her away, Willa finds herself stranded at the home of blacksmith John Miller. A widower, John buries himself in work–until Willa''s vibrant twins become impossible to ignore. And before long, John is smitten with their beautiful mother, too. But when Willa''s past secrets are revealed, will they prevent John''s Christmas wish for a happily-ever-after from coming true?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.USA Today Bestselling author Patricia Davids brings you this sweet and optimistic romance part of North Country Amish series.Will she return to her old life…or risk everything to build a new one?Taking a schoolteacher position in another district is just the change Amish spinster Eva Coblentz needs. And with her new neighbor, blacksmith Willis Gingrich, struggling to raise his three orphaned siblings, Eva is determined to help them heal. But when her relatives insist she come home, Eva must choose between the life she left…and the one she''s growing to love.From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope.North Country Amish:Book 1: Shelter from the StormBook 2: The Amish Teacher''s DilemmaBook 3: A Haven for Christmas

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Enjoy this lovely Amish romance from bestselling author Patricia Davids, the conclusion of The Amish Bachelors seriesWhen an Amish widow''s home is in jeopardy, there''s only one man who can help… Widow Clara Fisher''s late uncle promised his farm to her–but she can''t find the documents to prove it! Desperate to stop her Englisch cousin from selling it, she seeks the help of auctioneer Paul Bowman. Paul''s always been a wandering spirit, but will sweet, stubborn Clara and her children suddenly fill his empty life with family and love?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope.Experience more heartwarming Amish romances in the rest of the Amish Bachelors series:An Amish HarvestAn Amish NoelHis Amish TeacherTheir Pretend Amish CourtshipAmish Christmas TwinsAn Unexpected Amish Romance

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Will marriage save her family?Christmas with the North Country AmishBethany Martin has until Christmas to prove to the Amish community that she can raise her siblings–including her mischievous brother–without a husband. Then handsome newcomer Michael Shetler arrives, winning over Bethany''s siblings. He might be the answer to their prayers, but Michael has a troubled past. Can Bethany love a man with secrets…even if it''s the only thing keeping her family together?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Amish widow Sarah Wyse does not see wedding bells in her future. Still, she can''t think of a better way to spend the Christmas season than helping her handsome, shy neighbor Levi Beachy find a wife. But once the single ladies of Hope Springs start visiting his buggy shop, Levi sends the town''s eligible men Sarah''s way. Neither expects to find love–but with help from the close-knit community, they just might mend each other''s broken heart.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A Family In NeedA reclusive Amish logger, Ethan Gingerich is more comfortable around his draft horses than the orphaned niece and nephews he''s taken in. Yet he''s determined to provide the children with a good, loving home. The little ones, including a defiant eight-year-old, need a proper nanny. But when Ethan hires shy Amishwoman Clara Barkman, he never expects her temporary position to have such a lasting hold on all of them. Now this man of few words must convince Clara she''s found her forever home and family.Brides of Amish Country: Finding true love in the land of the Plain People.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.An Unexpected FamilyAmish midwife Anne Stoltzfus is used to late-night visitors–but she''s shocked to find reclusive bachelor Joseph Lapp on her doorstep with a baby in his arms. Their neighborly quarrels are pushed aside when Joseph explains that his sister has left her daughter in his care–and Joseph needs Anne to be her nanny. Soon they''re bonding over baby Leah, and the love they feel for her is healing them both. When Joseph makes an offer of marriage, Anne''s painful past resurfaces and she''s unsure of what to do. But taking a chance could mean love–and family–are waiting just across the fence.Lancaster Courtships: Life and love in Amish countryCollect all 3 books in the series!The Amish Bride by Emma MillerThe Amish Mother by Rebecca KertzThe Amish Midwife by Patricia Davids

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.An Amish Homecoming Luke Bowman''s homecoming is turning Emma Swartzentruber''s carefully ordered world upside down. Gone is her rebellious girlhood crush, and in his place is a handsome man who seems committed to serving the community. Luke''s even agreed to work for Emma''s ill father, whose last wish is to see his daughter wedded to a stable, loving man. But Luke–a man who flirted with the outside world with disastrous consequences–is hardly marriage material for a good Amish woman. Yet this Christmas, when her family is flung into crisis, Emma finds that he may just be the one to capture her heart for good.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Love Is Only A Letter AwaySo what if Joann Yoder''s Amish community deems her a spinster? She''s content to stay single. In the meantime, she''s working hard to finally buy her dream house. So it''s problematic when she''s fired from her job to make room for the owner''s nephew, Roman Weaver. His blue eyes aside, she simply can''t stand him! Good thing she has the secret letters she''s been exchanging with a mystery man to keep her going. But who is writing her letters? And could she possibly fall for him in real life, too?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Their Holiday AdventureToby Yoder promised to care for his orphaned little sister the rest of her life. After all, the tragedy that took their parents and left her injured was his fault. Now he must make a three-hundred-mile trip from the hospital to the Amish community where they''ll settle down. But as they share a hired van with pretty Greta Barkman, an Amish woman with a similar harrowing past, Toby can''t bear for the trip to end. Suddenly, there''s joy, a rescued cat named Christmas and hope for their journey to continue together forever.Brides of Amish Country: Finding true love in the land of the Plain People

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Discover sweet Amish stories from bestselling author Patricia Davids, part of the Brides of Amish Country seriesWhen an Amish woman returns home after years away, can she find forgiveness…and love?Yearning to find a meaningful life in the outside world, nurse Miriam Kaufman strayed far from her Amish community. She also needed distance from Nick Bradley, the cop who caused her so much pain. Back in Hope Springs to care for her ailing mother, Miriam needs Nick, now sheriff, to find the mother of the baby abandoned on her porch. Nick is as wary of Miriam''s intentions as she is of facing their past. Can two wounded hearts overcome their history to do what''s best for little Hannah?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope.Experience more Amish romances in the Brides of Amish Country series:Katie''s RedemptionThe Doctor''s BlessingAn Amish ChristmasThe Farmer Next DoorThe Christmas QuiltA Hope Springs ChristmasPlain AdmirerAmish Christmas JoyThe Shepherd''s BrideThe Amish NannyAn Amish Christmas JourneyAmish RedemptionBrides of Amish Country: Finding true love in the land of the Plain People.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Years ago, Rebecca Beachy kept her reasons for rejecting Gideon Troyer''s marriage proposal a secret. Then Gideon left their Amish community. Now, Rebecca crafts quilts to raise money to cure her blindness. She''s also busy guarding her heart against love. Until Gideon returns, at risk of being shunned, to make the winning bid on one of her exquisite quilts. Will the quilt–a patchwork promise of rediscovered love–bring Gideon and Rebecca back together again?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Instant FatherOne minute, Caleb Mast is an oil-rig roughneck who answers to no one but himself. The next, he''s the father of a special-needs child he never knew existed. What kind of home can a man like him–without faith or community–provide for an eight-year-old girl? For little Joy''s sake, Caleb returns to the Amish community he left behind years ago. His daughter bonds with Amish schoolteacher Leah Belier, and Caleb feels hopeful for once. But Leah blames Caleb for dashing long-ago dreams and can''t bear to trust him. With Christmas weeks away, one special girl just may bring two hearts–and an entire community–together.Brides of Amish Country: Finding true love in the land of the Plain People.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Enjoy this wonderful Amish romance from USA Today bestselling author Patricia DavidsA marriage of convenience might just be the answer to her prayers…Secretly pregnant and unwed, Gemma Lapp has a difficult choice–face her Amish community or raise her baby alone. But when a storm strands Gemma in the wilderness with her former crush, Jesse Crump, she knows her secret won''t be safe for long. Gemma can''t imagine trusting a man again…until Jesse proposes a marriage of convenience. Could their arrangement lead to love?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope.Experience more Amish romance in the rest of the North Country Amish series:The Amish Teacher''s DilemmaA Haven for ChristmasSomeone to Trust

The Amish Teacher’s Dilemma by Patricia DavidsTaking a schoolteacher position in another district is just the change Amish spinster Eva Coblentz needs. And with her new neighbor, blacksmith Willis Gingrich, struggling to raise his three orphaned siblings, Eva is determined to help them heal. But when her relatives insist she come home, Eva must choose between the life she left…and the one she’s growing to love.Healing Their Amish Hearts by Leigh BaleBecca Graber has made it her mission to get the silent boy in her new classroom to speak again. But when she meets the boy’s grieving vadder, widowed firefighter Jesse King, Becca realizes that two hearts need mending. As Becca and Jesse try to break through to Sam, will they also find a way to reach each other?

USA Today–Bestselling Author: Her hope for love was stolen by tragedy—but could a new arrival at her family''s inn bring a second chance?Emma Wadler has made a good life for herself, running the Wadler Inn in the town of Hope Springs, Ohio. She has accepted her life as an "old maid," and is content catering to the tourists who come to view her Amish community. She had once hoped to marry and raise a family of her own, but her fiancé died tragically when they were both only seventeen, and Emma has guarded her heart ever since.Adam Troyer fixes things. Having just returned to the faith after years in the English world, Adam is hoping to prove to his father that he is committed to a simple life. So he''s happy to be hired by Emma''s mother to make repairs to the inn during the winter off-season. The old Swiss-style chalet has its share of problems, but nothing he can''t fix. Nothing except perhaps the broken heart of the owner. . . .Praise for Patricia Davids'' novels"Uplifting . . . will have fans of Amish romance eager to read more from Davids." —Publishers Weekly"Patricia writes with heart, integrity and hope. Her stories both entertain and edify—the perfect combination." —Kim Vogel Sawyer, bestselling author of The Tapestry of GracePreviously published as The Inn at Hope Springs

A Christmas to rememberA Haven for Christmas by Patricia DavidsAn accident landing an Englischer on Becca Beachy’s farm isn’t quite the peaceful Christmas she expected. But with the widow struggling after an emergency, Tully Lange’s help is a blessing. Now Becca’s determined to give the cowboy a true Amish Christmas. But even as she falls for him, she knows their love is forbidden. Will this be the start of forever or the beginning of goodbye?An Amish Holiday Courtship by Emma MillerGinger Stutzman has her sights set on the new Amish bachelor in town, but becoming a nanny for widower Eli Kutz’s children puts her romance plans on hold. Though it’s not the Christmas connection she expected, Ginger can’t deny the pull she feels toward Eli. But is it only the shine of the holiday season—or is a family with Eli a gift built to last?USA TODAY Bestselling Author Patricia Davids

Two women must trust their hearts when they meet men who could unexpectedly hold the keys to future happiness in these two inspirational Amish romances.Someone to Trust by USA Today–bestselling author Patricia DavidsEsther Burkholder has no interest in her stepmother''s matchmaking when her family visits an Amish community in Maine. Deaf from a young age, she''s positive a hearing man couldn''t understand the joys and trials of living in a silent world. But Gabe Fischer is certainly handsome, hardworking and brave. More importantly, he sees the real Esther. Might this Amish bachelor be her unexpected perfect match?Her Forbidden Amish Love by Jocelyn McClayFive years ago, Hannah Lapp walked away from Gabe Bartel, crushing their dreams of a future together. She couldn''t break her parents'' hearts by marrying a Mennonite man and leaving the Amish community. Now Gabe is back as her town''s new EMT. And Hannah''s heart is on the line all over again, because this time she can''t imagine letting him go . . .

Two women, one facing unwed motherhood, the other a baby nanny to a single dad, get a chance at romance in these two Amish inspirational romances.Shelter from the Storm by USA Today–bestselling author Patricia DavidsSecretly pregnant and unwed, Gemma Lapp has a difficult choice—face her Amish community or raise her baby alone. But when a storm strands Gemma in the wilderness with her former crush, Jesse Crump, she knows her secret won''t be safe for long. Gemma can''t imagine trusting a man again . . . until Jesse proposes a marriage of convenience. Could their arrangement lead to love?Amish Baby Lessons by Patrice LewisTall, plain and awkward, Amish maed Jane Troyer has always been "useful." Now she''s the temporary nanny for overwhelmed Amish bachelor Levy Struder and his baby niece. But Jane''s finding it hard to resist falling for the sweet boppli and handsome, hardworking Levy. Can this spirited plain Jane win a bachelor''s heart . . . and make their temporary arrangement permanent?

Holding on to what matters most…A Love for Lizzie by Tracey J. LyonsAfter her father falls ill, Lizzie Miller and her family desperately need help to keep the farm going during harvesttime. Neighbor Paul Burkholder is eager to lend a hand—and to court Lizzie. But Paul has a secret that he fears could push Lizzie away. Can they finally heal from a tragedy in their pasts…and open their hearts to each other?The Farmer Next Door by Patricia DavidsAdrian Lapp vows to never have a family again after losing his wife and son. But the newest resident of the Amish community of Hope Springs captivates him from their first meeting. Widow Faith Martin is strong and courageous. If only Adrian can open himself to the possibility of love again…USA TODAY Bestselling Author Patricia Davids2 Uplifting Stories A Love for Lizzie and The Farmer Next Door

Two Amish romances novels about men and woman who come together for baby''s sake but stay together for love.An Amish Mother for His Twins by USA Today–bestselling author Patricia DavidsAmish widow Maisie Schrock is determined to care for her newborn niece and nephew, and no one will stand in her way—not even their father. But Nathan Weaver refuses to accept help from the identical sister of his late wife, who abandoned him. Before the next bus home leaves, can Maisie convince Nathan she''s the ideal guardian for the twins . . . and his wounded heart?Their Surprise Amish Marriage by Jocelyn McClayNo one in their Amish community thought Rachel Mast would end up with Ben Raber—least of all Rachel! Everyone assumed she''d start a family with his brother, until he broke her heart by leaving the community. Now Rachel''s unexpectedly pregnant and married to a hardworking husband who feels like a stranger. It''s not the marriage she hoped for . . . but can they turn this rocky beginning into a happy ending?

Only faith sustained Lindsey Mandel after the loss of her beloved twin brother. Now a freak accident would test the U.S. Army corporal's mettle once again. Desperate to save her brother's injured horse, Lindsey placed her trust in handsome veterinarian Brian Cutter. When Brian saw Lindsey pinned beneath the steed, his only thought was to save her.With his own faith shaken by the death of his wife, he was amazed by this plucky female soldier who gave her all personally and professionally. Inspired by Lindsey's commitment to kin and country, Brian soon found a love that made him feel truly blessed.

THE DAVIS LANDING OBSERVER THE GOSSIP GURU …hears Hamilton daughter Melissa, who'd disappeared not long after her father's first medical crisis, has finally come home – pregnant! This news certainly won't help her father, Wallace, as he once again recuperates in the hospital.Word is she's been staying at Hamilton Media attorney Richard McNeil's home, along with his sister, her husband and their kids. With all those people in the McNeil household, is there time for romance between prodigal Melissa and newly rededicated Christian heartthrob Richard?Keep checking Page 5 for updates!