Books
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Miriam’s Little Gentleman Releases May 1!
Now that launch week for my first Harlequin Love Inspired book is behind me, it’s time to announce that my next Heart of the Amish book, “Miriam’s Little Gentleman“, releases on May 1!
When it rains, it pours!
Here’s a little bit about Miriam’s story:
Miriam Zook has loved David Miller her whole life, and she confessed her feelings the night before he moved to Indiana and joined the Mennonite church. Miriam, having been baptized into the Amish faith, makes an income by painting beautiful vignettes of Amish life. She has never married, since no one ever compared to David, and, as she is an only child, this concerns the women in her family greatly. Now, seven years after leaving, David is back in Willow Creek to embrace his Amish roots and join the church. Miriam’s heart awakens, but can she dare to hope that he will also embrace her?
Preorder now from: Barbour Publishing | Amazon
Have you read all the other wonderful stories from The Heart of the Amish?
The Heart of the Amish Series Includes:
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Happy Book Birthday to Me!
Will she fall for the farmer…
…who was sent to replace her?Lida Mae Beiler dreams of nothing more than to inherit her family farm in Charm, Ohio, and continue her family’s tradition of training horses. But when her parents insist she give up her “unladylike” hobbies to find a husband, she’s stunned to learn they’ve hired someone to take her place. Displaced from his own family ranch, Amish farmer Tom Fisher wants to work the Beiler farm as much as Lida Mae wants him to. But when they put aside their resentment and concoct a plan to get what they both want, will they realize their real fight is for each other’s hearts?
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Find “Feuding with the Amish Farmer” at Walmart and Barnes & Noble in print, and online in print and e-book wherever you purchase fine fiction!
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Pre-order Feuding with the Amish Farmer 25% off!
Through March 26 from Barnes & Noble
Lida Mae Beiler dreams of nothing more than to inherit her family farm in Charm, Ohio, and continue her family’s tradition of training horses. But when her parents insist she give up her “unladylike” hobbies to find a husband, she’s stunned to learn they’ve hired someone to take her place. Displaced from his own family ranch, Amish farmer Tom Fisher wants to work the Beiler farm as much as Lida Mae wants him to. But when they put aside their resentment and concoct a plan to get what they both want, will they realize their real fight is for each other’s hearts?
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My First Harlequin Amish Romance Releases March 31!
Have you seen the cover yet for my very first Harlequin Love Inspired Amish romance? “Feuding with the Amish Farmer” releases on March 31, and I am so excited!
There’s a good chance you’ll be able to find this book at Walmart, as well as wherever Harlequin books are sold. Here’s the story line:
Lida Mae Beiler dreams of nothing more than to inherit her family farm in Charm, Ohio, and continue her family’s tradition of training horses. But when her parents insist she give up her “unladylike” hobbies to find a husband, she’s stunned to learn they’ve hired someone to take her place. Displaced from his own family ranch, Amish farmer Tom Fisher wants to work the Beiler farm as much as Lida Mae wants him to. But when they put aside their resentment and concoct a plan to get what they both want, will they realize their real fight is for each other’s hearts?
I can’t wait to see what you think about Lida Mae and Tom’s story!
I’ll be putting together a Launch Team soon. Watch my Facebook author page for more information!
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Lizzie’s Little Mouse Releases April 1!
No Foolin’!
In just about a month, my third book in Barbour Publishing’s “Heart of the Amish” series, “Lizzie’s Little Mouse”, releases in print, audio book and ebook.
That means it will be available from Amazon on Kindle in just about two weeks, on March 15.
I just love this story, because Barbour let me put a little cozy mystery in it!
You may remember Elizabeth Miller, a good friend of Ruth and Mary from my first two books. She was one of the eight young, single Amish woman gifted with a kitten from their elderly friend Lydia’s cat’s last litter.
Elizabeth, or Lizzie, got a tiny gray kitten that reminded her of a little mouse. So she named the baby Petit Souris, which is French for Little Mouse.
Lizzie loves everything to do with New Orleans, and it’s been her goal since she was 15 and attended a wedding there to open her very own New Orleans style French bakery in Ohio’s Amish country.
Read her story to see how she pulls this off; and to find out who is trying to shut her down – from day one!
You’ll get to catch up with Ruth and Jonah from “Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise”; Mary and Reuben and Abby from “Mary’s Calico Hope”; and you’ll see how the bishop and Lydia are doing. Is there something brewing between them?
Available now for pre-order wherever you purchase your fine Amish and Christian romances!
If you like my stories, please leave me a little review wherever you please; you don’t have to say a lot! It really helps authors to get lots of good reviews. (If you don’t like it, just walk away! Lol)
Thanks so much for being part of my writing journey!
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Time to Read Christmas Stories!
Your Perfect Christmas Read is Just a Click Away!
Get ready to cozy up this holiday season with Christmas Roundup—a heartwarming collection of wintry sweet romances from some of your favorite Amish and Sweet Romance authors. Whether you’re looking for tales of second chances, unexpected love, or the magic of Christmas miracles, these enchanting stories will whisk you away to charming towns and snow-dusted Amish communities, where love, faith, and the spirit of the season fill the air. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, settle in by the fire, and let these festive tales warm your heart!
NEW THIS YEAR!
An Amish Christmas Table: Four Amish Christmas Sweet Romance Stories
Mindy Steele, Rachel J. Good, Jennifer Beckstrand, Tracy FredrychowskiEscape to the peaceful charm of Amish country this Christmas with An Amish Christmas Table, a heartwarming collection of four sweet romance stories filled with love, faith, and family. From unexpected holiday surprises to the beauty of forgiveness and second chances, these enchanting tales by Mindy Steele, Rachel J. Good, Jennifer Beckstrand, and Tracy Fredrychowski are sure to fill your heart with warmth this holiday season.
A Stolen Kiss: Volume 7 (The Heart of the Amish)
Mindy SteeleIn A Stolen Kiss, LeEtta Miller’s impulsive kiss with a stranger leads to an unexpected marriage, turning both their lives upside down. Benuel Ropp, determined to restore his reputation, finds himself tied to a bold woman he barely knows—sparking a journey of faith, forgiveness, and unexpected love in the heart of Amish country.
Unlikely Suitor: An Amish Christmas Story
Jennifer SpredemannIn Unlikely Suitor, Jaycee Parker, now determined to be seen as “Jace,” is ready to step into manhood when he meets Lauren, a woman with a past she’s trying to heal. As they grow closer, Christmas brings them unexpected love, and they soon discover that the greatest miracle of all might just be finding each other.
Meddling with Mistletoe
Liz JohnsonIn Meddling with Mistletoe, aspiring chef Whitney Garrett juggles baking pies and running the kitchen at the Red Door Inn in exchange for using their oven—but things heat up when she’s roped into a holiday matchmaking scheme for Daniel, the innkeeper’s charming nephew. As Whitney navigates her culinary dreams and unexpected romance, she might just discover that she’s the perfect recipe for Daniel’s heart.
The Christmas Gathering
Shelley Shepard Gray, Rachel J. Good, Lenora WorthThe Christmas Gathering brings together three heartwarming Amish tales of love, forgiveness, and second chances. In Shelley Shepard Gray’s A Christmas Reunion, sparks fly when Tricia Troyer reconnects with an English friend at her family’s holiday gathering. In Lenora Worth’s We Gather Together, a long-standing family feud threatens to keep two hearts apart, but forgiveness may lead to a Christmas miracle. And in Rachel J. Good’s Hitting All the Right Notes, a musician finds unexpected love and healing just in time for the holidays.
A Lancaster Amish Christmas: 4 Romance Novellas
Anne Blackburne, Amy Clipston, Amy Lillard, Mindy SteeleIn A Lancaster Amish Christmas, enjoy the simple beauty of an Amish Christmas in Lancaster County, where second chances and faith-filled romances take center stage. From rekindled love to unexpected holiday miracles, these heartwarming stories will remind you that Christmas is a time for hope, love, and new beginnings.
Mistletoe Season: Three Christmas Stories
Kathleen Fuller, Sheila Roberts, Pepper BashamIn Say No to Mistletoe, Return to Mistletoe, and The Mistletoe Prince, three charming holiday stories unfold as Hailey, Emmy, and Prince Arran navigate romance, second chances, and self-discovery under the magic of mistletoe. From love gone wrong to love rekindled, this heartwarming collection reminds us that Christmas miracles can happen when we least expect them.
A Christmas Gift of Grace: An Amish Holiday Romance
Sylvia PriceIn A Christmas Gift of Grace, Isaac and Mary Fisher, grieving the loss of their daughter, find their once-happy home clouded by sorrow as Christmas approaches. But with the arrival of Levi Miller, a young man seeking refuge, and Hannah Weaver, a spirited baker, hope begins to flicker in their lives. Against the backdrop of twinkling lights and holiday traditions, this heartwarming tale of love, healing, and second chances reminds us that even in the darkest moments, the spirit of Christmas can restore joy and bring new beginnings.
Heart of Faith – Hearts of the West
Tracey J. LyonsIn Heart of Faith, bake shop owner Amy Montgomery is determined to give two orphaned boys left behind by the Orphan Train a family for Christmas. To do so, she must convince former Pinkerton agent John Oliver to marry her—but with danger looming, John realizes that helping Amy may be the only way to save the boys and grant her Christmas wish for a true family.
The Christmas Tree Farm: A Sweet Second-Chance Holiday Romance
Melody CarlsonIn The Christmas Tree Farm, Madison McDowell is determined to save her family’s Christmas tree farm from being sold, but standing in her way is her old boyfriend, who owns the neighboring farms and has plans of his own. As the holidays approach, Madison must fight for the farm—and perhaps for a second chance at love.
Snowbound on Skye
Kate LloydIn Snowbound on Skye, Denny Campbell’s world is unraveling, but a reluctant trip to the breathtaking Isle of Skye with her celebrity chef sister offers her an unexpected chance at love and renewal. Trapped by a snowstorm in a remote hotel, Denny must confront her past and embrace the possibility of a new beginning amidst Scotland’s enchanting landscape.
Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor: An Inspirational Historical Holiday Romance
Roseanna M. WhiteIn Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor, Lady Mariah’s estranged childhood friend returns as the heir to her family estate, rekindling their old bond just in time for the holidays. As the Christmas season unfolds, Mariah finds herself caught between her growing feelings for him and the attentions of a charming Danish lord, sparking hope for a festive romance.
The Christmas Catch: A Sweet Holiday Novella
Toni ShilohIn The Christmas Catch, former NFL star Jahleel Walker returns home for the holidays and reconnects with his high school sweetheart, Bebe Gordon. With their chemistry still undeniable, they must decide whether to risk their hearts once more or let love slip away this Christmas.
CHRISTMAS CLASSICS
An Amish Christmas at the Apple Blossom Inn: An Amish Christmas Novel
Debra Torres, Tracy FredrychowskiIn An Amish Christmas at Apple Blossom Inn, orphaned sisters Sadie and Katie Beiler face the heartbreaking possibility of losing their home—and each other—just before Christmas. As they work at the Apple Blossom Inn to make ends meet, Sadie teams up with a kind maintenance worker to save the family, while Katie embarks on a journey to uncover secrets from the past. Can they bring the joy of Christmas back to their family and to Willow Springs?
Home for an Amish Christmas: Amish Dreams on Prince Edward Island, Book 4
Amy GrochowskiIn Home for an Amish Christmas, Mark Beller returns to his Amish roots on Prince Edward Island after seven years in the Royal Canadian Air Force, seeking peace and redemption. But when he encounters the love he left behind, he must confront his past and embrace a second chance at a “beauty from ashes” love story filled with faith, hope, and family.
Shelter in the Storm: (A Johns Mill Amish Romance)
Laurel BlountIn Shelter in the Storm, tragedy strikes the Amish community of Johns Mill, leaving Joseph Hochstedler struggling to keep his family together. Amidst the heartache, childhood friend Naomi Schrock offers her unwavering support, but as they lean on each other for comfort, Naomi dares to hope that their friendship might blossom into love—if they can find the courage to trust again.
First Christmas on Huckleberry Hill
Jennifer BeckstrandIn First Christmas on Huckleberry Hill, USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Beckstrand takes readers back to 1952 for Anna and Felty Helmuth’s heartwarming love story. Before they became the beloved matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill, young Anna and Felty faced seemingly impossible odds—but with faith, humor, and a little Christmas magic, they discovered they were the perfect match all along.
The Men of Amish Fiction Present A Christmas Collection
Willard Carpenter, Patrick E, Craig, Jerry Eicher, Thomas Nye, Murray Pura, Amos WyseA Christmas Collection is a heartwarming collection of stories about Amish men and women navigating both the challenges and joys of the holiday season. Each tale, as unique as the authors who wrote them, offers hope, renewed faith, and the light of Christmas to inspire and uplift every reader.
Christmas at the Amish Bakeshop
Loree Lough, Rachel J. Good, Shelley Shepard GrayIn Christmas at the Amish Bakeshop, USA Today bestselling authors Shelley Shepard Gray, Rachel J. Good, and Loree Lough whisk readers into the heart of a charming Amish bakeshop, where faith, hope, and the magic of the season bring unexpected love. As Christmas approaches, three couples discover that the sweetest blessings often come from the most heartfelt traditions.
Snowbound Amish Christmas
Jo Ann BrownIn Snowbound Amish Christmas, Kirsten Petersheim, determined to focus on her new cleaning business after being left at the altar, is caught off guard when her handsome client, Mark Yutzy, asks for her help with his troubled brother. As the holidays bring them closer, Kirsten must decide if she’s ready to risk her heart and embrace love again.
The Amish Cowboy’s Christmas: An Amish Girl Next Door Romance
Adina SenftIn The Amish Cowboy’s Christmas, Reuben Miller hopes to court his childhood friend Naomi Glick, but with another suitor in the picture and a trip to Lancaster County looming, time is running out. As a harsh Montana winter sets in, Reuben must find the courage to win Naomi’s heart—hoping for a Christmas miracle to make her see he’s the right man for her.
The Amish Gift of the Magi: A Christmas Novella
Ashley EmmaIn The Amish Gift of the Magi, newlyweds Clara and Willis face financial struggles as they secretly plan to surprise each other with the perfect Christmas gift. With both dreaming of meaningful presents they can barely afford, they’ll need more than love to make this holiday special—it just might take a Christmas miracle.
The Forgiveness Quilt: An Amish Christmas Carol
J. Willis SandersIn The Forgiveness Quilt, elderly Amish woman Ruth Raber is haunted by memories of lost love and missed chances every Christmas. But when she’s invited to a community gathering on Christmas Eve, a lesson from her late mother and the kindness woven into her quilts might just help her find healing and forgiveness, echoing the timeless themes of A Christmas Carol.
The Orphans’ Amish Christmas: A Willow Springs Amish Mystery Novella
Tracy FredrychowskiIn The Orphans’ Amish Christmas, Lydia Troyer and Aaron Shetler team up with Detective Lewis Powers to solve the mystery of stolen presents and a missing Amish businessman just before the holidays. With the town’s Christmas spirit on the line, they must race against time—along with a special dog named Yankee—to bring hope and joy back to the Willow Springs Children’s Home.
Wishing you a season filled with sweet moments and heartwarming stories from some of your favorite Amish and Sweet Romance authors!
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A Lancaster Amish Christmas is a Best Seller!
Yesterday I heard the thrilling news that my newest story, “Lucy’s Christmas Sunbeam”, is part of a BEST SELLING collection of cozy Amish Christmas romances!
The story is part of the book, “A Lancaster Amish Christmas”, which released from Barbour Publishing September 1, and yesterday it was named #16 on the ECPA Christian Fiction Best Seller list for October!
I’m going to be straight with you; my story is really fun, and I loved writing about Lucy and her baby sister, Millie, whom she is determined to raise despite the fact that she’s single and only 18 when the baby is born.
BUT . . . I figure that the success of the book is due to the fact that the other three authors, Amy Clipston, Mindy Steel and Amy Lillard, are all very popular and well-known authors. I won the lottery when I was offered the chance to have my story included with theirs!
Woo hoo! I’ll take it! Whatever the reason the book made the best seller list, I’m simply thrilled – like, dancing around the room thrilled!
It’s such a good feeling to have all that hard work affirmed. People like my story! I’m still new enough, not quite a year into this writing journey, to need to know that. Heck, that may always be the case.
Even though I write fiction, there is a part of me in each story, and in each character.
So it’s nice to know my efforts are appreciated! Each of the four novellas in the book are 25,000 words long, so the readers are getting a bang for their buck!
If you haven’t yet read this book, and my story, let me know what you think when you do! And please leave a review anywhere and everywhere you like if you have a few minutes. It doesn’t have to be much . . . a five star rating and the words – I couldn’t put it down! – will do! Lol.
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Releasing Tomorrow, September 1!”A Lancaster Amish Christmas”
My very first novella is part of this fun collection!
About the Book:
Christmas Is Simply a Time for Love
Enjoy a simple Amish Christmas in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, that is sweetened by second chances, trimmed in love, and wrapped in faith.
Four Novellas set in Pennsylvania Amish Country from four of your Favorite Authors of Amish Romance!Lucy’s Christmas Sunbeam by Anne Blackburne
When her parents suddenly died, Lucy stepped into the mother role for her infant sister with Down’s Syndrome. But Lucy’s boyfriend wasn’t interested in a readymade family. Living in the dawdi house on her brother’s farm, Lucy is happy with life–until she literally runs into the hardware store owner and desire for romance returns.
A Bird-in-Hand Christmas by Amy Clipston
After learning her boyfriend Wyatt was seeing someone else, Makayla moved across state and married. Recently widowed, she visits her parents for Christmas, only to find that Wyatt is still single and working for her father. When her five-year-old son instantly bonds with Wyatt, Makayla starts to hope for a second chance at love.
Christmas Lily by Amy Lillard
Seven-year-old Jacob Bontrager is working hard to help his lonely widower father find love again. He believes his pretty new teacher who has just moved to the community is perfect, but none of his matchmaking works until a snowstorm strands Lily Kate Troyer at the Bontrager farm. Could God and nature be on Jacob’s side?
Leaving Lancaster by Mindy Steele
The Wicky sisters didn’t expect their father to sell their thriving deer farm with plans to move them to the deep woods of Kentucky. Always obedient Louise fears for her growing jam business. Beth cannot wait to start a new adventure in a new place, while her twin, Leah, is running out of time for her own happy-ever-after.
They have only one Christmas left in Lancaster. Can three sisters forge the perfect plan to ensure Leah gets the Christmas wish she has longed for or will God deliver a Christmas miracle for all three?
Available tomorrow in digital and print wherever you buy fine books! Available now for Kindle on Amazon.com. I can’t wait for you to read these wonderful, feel-good stories! Enjoy!
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Up Next! Lucy’s Christmas Sunbeam!
Part of the “Lancaster Amish Christmas” collection of four novellas by four authors, coming in September!
Something I’ve discovered on my ever-evolving writing journey is that when I finish a project, there’s no time to rest on my laurels; the next project is standing in the wings, peeking around the curtain, calling out in a very loud stage whisper, “Hey! My turn!”
Less than a week ago, “Mary’s Calico Hope”, my second book in Barbour’s “Heart of the Amish” series, released in print. I can only describe the feeling as being akin to having a baby. The excitement is there. The pride is there. And like a new baby, a new book release needs a lot of attention!
I’ve got to promote it alongside the efforts being made by Barbour. That’s a lot! Fortunately, it’s the kind of thing I enjoy doing.
But maybe two days after the euphoria of the release of “Mary’s Calico Hope” I received an email from the folks at Barbour with the galley of my novella, “Lucy’s Christmas Sunbeam”, which releases in print on September 1 as part of a four novella collection called “A Lancaster Amish Christmas“.
The stories are all from authors you know and love, including Amy Clipston, Amy Lillard, Mindy Steele and me!
I’ve got a week to read through the story and report back with any errors I find. This is not the time for me to decide on big changes to the story; that ship has sailed. Rather, this is where I discover missing prepositions and commas that have slipped by me, (and I read that story 10 times), my beta readers, my copy editor and the proofreader. And I found several! It’s amazing.
I need to decide on a dedication, and return it all in the next day or two. Then the marketing for that book will begin in earnest! It never ends, and I love it!
Currently I’m writing my next book in the “Heart of the Amish” series, “Lizzie’s Little Mouse”, which comes out next winter after releases by Mindy Steele and Lisa Jones Baker. I’m adding an element of cozy mystery to that one, and I’m having a ball!
So that’s what’s next for me. I thank God every day for this journey. And I thank you, my readers, without whom there would be little point to continuing.
God Bless You All!
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Mary’s Calico Hope
