Sarah Troyer never expected to raise her children on her own, but when her husband dies in a tragic accident, she finds refuge in the home of her parents in the Amish community of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. Sarah is taken completely by surprise when a stranger arrives claiming connections to her husband’s past - even though he had told her he was an orphan with no family. From Luke, she learns her husband hid a secret life, one with ramifications that will change her own. Sarah’s family, concerned for her and her children, encourages her to marry again. It should make sense… but Sarah’s heart says no. She feels trapped. Should she marry a man she doesn’t love? Or discover if her growing interest in Luke can be trusted? Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania in A Promise of Hope by Amy Clipston, where you’ll meet the delightful women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery. As each woman’s story unfolds, you’ll share in her joys, dreams, and secrets. You’ll discover the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle and, most importantly, you will be encouraged by the hope and faith of these women, and the importance they place on their families.
Unflinching and plainspoken, Tessa Swan is not your typical eighteenth-century woman in An Uncommon Woman by Laura Frantz. Born and bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a force to be reckoned with. Quiet and courageous, Clay Tygart is not your typical eighteenth-century man. Raised by Lenape Indians, he returns a hero from the Seven Years’ War to the fort that bears his name, bringing with him Tessa’s long lost friend, Keturah, a redeemed Indian captive like himself. Determined to avoid any romantic entanglements as fort commander, Clay remains aloof whenever he encounters the lovely Tessa. But when she is taken captive by the tribe Clay left, his hand - and heart - are forced, leading to one very private and one very public reckoning.
In The Maiden of Mayfair by Lawana Blackwell, an orphanage in the slums of London is the only home young Sarah Matthews has ever known. But she is suddenly whisked away from poverty to live as a wealthy widow’s ward in the prestigious Mayfair district of the city. Sarah can’t fathom why this elderly woman, a stranger to her, would desire her company, but Dorothea Blake has reasons she isn’t willing to reveal. As Sarah blossoms into a young woman, the secret Mrs. Blake harbors threatens to break her heart and make both of them outcasts among London’s social elite. When a visitor to the Blake mansion unknowingly stumbles upon the truth, he puts Sarah at risk of losing all that has become dear to her, including the recent attention of a handsome new curate who has captured her vulnerable heart. Will the mystery of Sarah’s birth remain buried forever?
Back and broke in Stoney Ridge, Jimmy Fisher has coasted through life as long as he could on charm, good looks, and deep-set dimples. They always worked just fine for him - until they didn’t. His smile has no effect on the violet-eyed beauty he met at the Bet N’Dent, the one with that stunning horse. She’s offered him a job, but nothing else. The last thing Sylvie Schrock King needs around Rising Star Farm is a grown boy working for her, especially her neighbor Edith’s son. The woman holds a serious grudge against Sylvie, and hiring Jimmy Fisher will only fan the flames of Edith’s rancor. But Sylvie is desperate for help on the farm, and Jimmy understands the horses like no one else. While Jimmy’s lazy smile and teasing ways steal Sylvie’s heart, Edith is working on a way to claim her land. Has Sylvie made another terrible mistake? Find out in Suzanne Woods Fisher’s romance novel Two Steps Forward.
Jorie King’s life is on hold. She has been waiting for Ben Zook to return to Lancaster County. Waiting for him to settle down and join the church. Waiting to marry him. But when news arrives that Ben has been killed, Jorie is devastated. She finds unlikely comfort in the friendship of his brother Caleb. Friendship ripens into love, and two broken hearts plan for a life filled with promise of a fresh beginning - until their worlds are turned upside down. With her realistic characters whose weaknesses develop into strengths, Suzanne Woods Fisher offers a reading experience that rises above the others. You will love growing in spirit with these complex people living the simple life as The Waiting transports you into a world where things aren’t as simple as they seem.
