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  • Mistletoe and Magic for the Cornish Midwife by Jo Bartlett

    Mistletoe and Magic for the Cornish Midwife by Jo Bartlett

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    The brand new instalment in the top 10 bestselling Cornish Midwife series!It’s the most wonderful time of the year…But for single mum and busy midwife Nadia, it’s quickly turning into her worst Christmas ever.Her marriage is over, and whilst her husband has moved on, Nadia finds herself back home, squashed into her mum’s spare room with her two small children...
  • Not Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. Bodden

    Not Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. Bodden

    Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    She’s a fixer… He’s about as broken as they come… Can they learn to turn to God for healing and hope this Christmas? Leah has always been a fixer. That’s why she decided to foster a troubled teen. And it’s why she’s determined to give him the perfect Christmas. It might also be why she feels compelled to reach out to her grinchy, reclusive neighbor Austin...
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  • Mistletoe and Magic for the Midwife by Jo Bartlett

    Mistletoe and Magic for the Midwife by Jo Bartlett

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The brand new instalment in the top 10 bestselling Midwives series!It’s the most wonderful time of the year…But for single mum and busy midwife Nadia, it’s quickly turning into her worst Christmas ever.Her marriage is over, and whilst her husband has moved on, Nadia finds herself back home, squashed into her mum’s spare room with her two small children...
  • The Asheville Christmas Gift by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott

    The Asheville Christmas Gift by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott

    Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    The charming, heartwarming holiday trilogy continues, whisking you away to a dreamy winter in the mountains...
  • The Asheville Christmas Cabin by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott

    The Asheville Christmas Cabin by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The first of a charming, heartwarming holiday trilogy that will whisk you away to a dreamy winter in the mountains...
  • A Vineyard Thanksgiving by Katie Winters

    A Vineyard Thanksgiving by Katie Winters

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    A Martha’s Vineyard fisherman’s widow gets a second chance at love over a snow-capped Thanksgiving weekend. Charlotte Montgomery Hamner wakes up every morning to the same thoughts.Jason died. Jason isn’t coming back. Rachel and I must go through this alone.Since Jason drowned over a year and a half ago, Charlotte has struggled moving forward...
  • Made of Steele by Susan Sleeman

    Made of Steele by Susan Sleeman

    Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    She keeps her feelings to herself…When Teagan Steele faces her hardest challenge since taking over her family’s security company, she has to dig deep to figure out how one of their clients smuggled antiquities into this country, and what they did with them. And she has to clear Steele Guardians of any charges of collusion and wrongdoing.But a bold undercover agent changes everything...
  • A Song in Her Heart: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    A Song in Her Heart: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Welcome to Christmas in Serenity Point, Idaho.Running out of money is no fun, and for Zoe Wright, it’s especially frustrating since there’s trust fund money there for her, she just can’t access it until January. So, with an eviction pending and friends vanishing as quickly as her money, Zoe has no choice but to return to Serenity Point for the holidays...
  • A Star in the Sky: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    A Star in the Sky: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Welcome to Christmas in Serenity Point, Idaho.A year ago, Roman Wright had returned to Serenity Point with a purpose, but it wasn’t to stay.Now, he’s back, but once again, he has no intention of making his home in the town where his sisters live and where his worst nightmare had unfolded...
  • Troubled Tidings: a Christmas novella by Christy Barritt

    Troubled Tidings: a Christmas novella by Christy Barritt

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A blown tire on a lonely desert road leads to Christmas Eve trouble.Vanishing Ranch chef Dean Burns just needed to pick up a few things for Christmas dinner. When his tire blows on the way home, he assures coworker Kota Perez that they’ll be back on the road in no time.Dean soon realizes the flat tire was no accident, and the simple trip transforms into a terrifying fight for survival...
  • Finding Family at Seabreeze Farm by Jo Bartlett

    Finding Family at Seabreeze Farm by Jo Bartlett

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Pre-order the next instalment in Jo Bartlett's wonderful Seabreeze Farm series!Another wonderful new series from the top 10 bestselling author of The Cornish Midwife, Jo Bartlett. Welcome to Seabreeze Farm.Freya Halliwell is looking forward to marrying the man of her dreams and starting their new life together...
  • The Bridge of Peace by Cindy Woodsmall

    The Bridge of Peace by Cindy Woodsmall

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 15 ratings
    Amish schoolteacher Lena Kauffman channels her zest for living into her love of teaching, but tensions mount when she is challenged to work with a rebellious young man and deal with several crises that threaten her other students...
  • Child of Hope: A Christmas Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Child of Hope: A Christmas Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Love has brought growth to the King family over the past few years, and it has helped to heal the wound that grief had inflicted on their lives. Though their father will always be missed, Hunter and Heather have tried to move forward in a way that brings honor to their dad’s memory.Hayden King carries a burden that he feels is his alone, and the weight of it is crushing the life out of him...
  • Seasons of Memories by Jennifer Rodewald

    Seasons of Memories by Jennifer Rodewald

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    "There had been grace. Great grace . . . The kind of grace that changed a life. His life."Kevin and Helen Murphy have seen good times, and they’ve gone through dark valleys. In their nearly forty years of marriage, they’ve raised seven boys, built two thriving businesses, and witnessed time and again the wonder of God’s faithful love...
  • Creed by Susan May Warren

    Creed by Susan May Warren

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    He's a criminal—who must become a prince to save the princess he loves. But will she have to become a criminal to save him?In the heart-pounding conclusion to the epic Minnesota Marshalls series, Princess Imani finds herself once again in peril as she becomes the target of a deadly plot. She needs Creed – only problem is, he’s facing charges in Lauchtenland...
  • Her Hopeful Heart: Amish Romance by Samantha Price

    Her Hopeful Heart: Amish Romance by Samantha Price

    Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Debbie is stepping into a new life beyond what she had ever imagined, and her family is right there with her. They're pitching in, ensuring her new home is as warm and welcoming as possible. It's a team effort, and Favor and Cherish refuse to go home until it feels just right...
    Categorized as:
    christian  amish  contemporary  historical
  • Return to Love's Promise: Amish Romance by Samantha Price

    Return to Love's Promise: Amish Romance by Samantha Price

    Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    The Baker family's generations-old apple orchard faces a season unlike any before. Three unexpected visitors bring a deluge of secrets and emotions, disrupting everything.As these revelations unfold, love finds a way to blossom in the most unexpected of places.Don't miss this second-last book in The Amish Bonnet Sisters series...
    Categorized as:
    amish  christian  contemporary  suspense
  • The Harvest of Grace by Cindy Woodsmall

    The Harvest of Grace by Cindy Woodsmall

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 15 ratings
    Reeling from an unexpected betrayal, can Sylvia find relief from the echoes of her past…or will they shape her future forever?  Although Sylvia Fisher recognizes that most Old Order Amish women her age spend their hours managing a household and raising babies, she has just one focus—tending and nurturing the herd on her family’s dairy farm...
  • A Candle in the Window: A Christmas Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    A Candle in the Window: A Christmas Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Welcome to Christmas in Serenity Point, Idaho.Jocelyn Wright has celebrated most of her adult Christmases with only her son and her aunt. The traumatic event that took her parents fractured their family and led to both her siblings fleeing Serenity Point...
  • When the Soul Mends by Cindy Woodsmall

    When the Soul Mends by Cindy Woodsmall

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 17 ratings
    Returning to the home she fled in disgrace, will Hannah find healing for the wounds of the past? After receiving a desperate and confusing call from her sister, Hannah Lapp reluctantly returns to the Old Order Amish community of her Pennsylvania childhood. Having fled in disgrace more than two years earlier, she finally has settled into a satisfying role in the Englischer world...
  • When the Morning Comes by Cindy Woodsmall

    When the Morning Comes by Cindy Woodsmall

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 17 ratings
    Her relationship with fiancé Paul Waddell in tatters, Hannah Lapp has fled her secluded Old Order Amish community in hopes of finding a new home in Ohio with her shunned aunt. Hampered by limited education and hiding her true identity, Hannah struggles to navigate the confusing world of the Englischer s...
  • Plain Pursuit by Beth Wiseman

    Plain Pursuit by Beth Wiseman

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 14 ratings
    Carley has given up chasing her dreams. Now her dreams are chasing her. Carley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian's family on their farm deep in Amish country. She'll get an article out of the visit--and maybe some of Lillian's newfound peace will somehow rub off on her...
  • A Promise of Hope by Amy Clipston

    A Promise of Hope by Amy Clipston

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 16 ratings
    Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where you ll meet the women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery in Lancaster County. As each woman s story unfolds, you will share in her heartaches, trials, joys, dreams and secrets. You ll discover how the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle can clash with the English way of life and the decisions and consequences that follow...
  • The Dead Don't Dance by Charles Martin

    The Dead Don't Dance by Charles Martin

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    A sleepy rural town in South Carolina. The end of summer and a baby about to be born. But in the midst of hope and celebration comes unexpected tragedy, and Dylan Styles must come to terms with how much he's lost...
  • The Parting/The Forbidden/The Longing by Beverly Lewis

    The Parting/The Forbidden/The Longing by Beverly Lewis

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    From Book 1: NY Times best-selling author's new series chronicling the separation of families during the New Order/Old Order split in the Amish community in Lancaster County, PA...
    Categorized as:
    christian  amish  contemporary  length-epic
  • Mending Fences by Suzanne Woods Fisher

    Mending Fences by Suzanne Woods Fisher

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 10 ratings
    Every saint has a past. Every sinner has a future.Luke Schrock is a new and improved man after a stint in rehab, though everyone in Stoney Ridge only remembers the old Luke. They might have forgiven him, but nobody trusts him.Amos and Fern Lapp allow Luke to live at Windmill Farm under two conditions...
  • The Bishop's Daughter by Wanda E. Brunstetter

    The Bishop's Daughter by Wanda E. Brunstetter

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 17 ratings
    Leona is Bishop Jacob Weaver's daughter and a dedicated teacher in a one-room Amish schoolhouse. After her father's tragic accident, Leona's faith wavers. How could God allow something like this to happen to one of His servants? Outlander Jimmy Scott comes to Pennsylvania in search of his real family...
  • The Search, A Novel by Suzanne Woods Fisher

    The Search, A Novel by Suzanne Woods Fisher

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 14 ratings
    When worlds collide, can the truth set two young women free?As a child caught up in a crisis, Lainey O'Toole made a split-second decision with far-reaching effects. Fifteen years later, when her car breaks down in Stoney Ridge--the very town in which that decision was made--she is forced to face the past and discover how her decision has impacted so many...
  • The Hope of Refuge by Cindy Woodsmall

    The Hope of Refuge by Cindy Woodsmall

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 15 ratings
    Raised in foster care and now the widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore struggles against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When a trail of memories leads Cara and Lori out of New York City toward an Amish community, she follows every lead, eager for answers and a fresh start...
  • Plain Proposal by Beth Wiseman

    Plain Proposal by Beth Wiseman

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 13 ratings
    Miriam Raber takes a bold stand when her Amish boyfriend considers leaving their community. "Whatever he chooses, I'm going with him." Miriam Raber enjoys life in her Old Order Amish community, and she is hopeful that Saul Fisher will propose to her soon...
  • A Life of Joy by Amy Clipston

    A Life of Joy by Amy Clipston

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 13 ratings
    Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where you ll meet the women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery in Lancaster County. As each woman s story unfolds, you will share in her heartaches, trials, joys, dreams and secrets. You ll discover how the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle can clash with the English way of life and the decisions and consequences that follow...
  • Bark! The Herald Angels Sing by Roxanne St. Claire

    Bark! The Herald Angels Sing by Roxanne St. Claire

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    With Christmas and a family wedding fast approaching, there’s happy chaos in the air at Waterford Farm. However, not everyone in the Kilcannon clan is caught up in the magic of the moment...
  • Once Upon a Silent Night: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Once Upon a Silent Night: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Unwilling to fulfill her parents' expectations for her, she left behind a comfortable life in pursuit of her dream.Alessia Talbot had been raised with the expectation that she'd go to law school and join the family law firm, but that isn't what she wants for her life. Determined to achieve her dream of a career in music, she strikes out on her own...
  • Child of Joy: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Child of Joy: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Where Christmas once brought joy and happiness for the King family, in recent years, it has been overshadowed by sorrow. As they endeavor to carry on their father’s legacy, the King triplets meet people who impact their lives in ways they never expected.Since his father tragically passed away four years ago, Hunter King has done his best to step into his shoes...
  • Sweet Tea & Christmas Trees by Rachel Hanna

    Sweet Tea & Christmas Trees by Rachel Hanna

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    It's Christmas time at Sweet Tea B&B!When Kate and Mia agree to decorate the B&B for the town's annual Christmas house tour, they may have bitten off more than they can chew.Plus, some new guests come to stay at the B&B, and they may have some secrets...
  • Child of Love: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Child of Love: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Christmas joy has been a little easier to find this year for Heather King and her loved ones. But while their grief over the loss of her father has ebbed to some degree, his absence is still a huge hole in their lives that they do their best to fill by carrying on his legacy of love and caring for those who cross their paths...
  • Blind Date with the Hero: A Christian Search and Rescue Christmas Romance by Tara Grace Ericson

    Blind Date with the Hero: A Christian Search and Rescue Christmas Romance by Tara Grace Ericson

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She’s on a series of blind dates, but all she can think about is her Secret Santa…Alexis would rather skinny dip in a snowbank than make good on the bet she lost. Ten blind dates? As though the holidays weren’t hard enough, now she has to sit at awkward Christmas parties with men who were more likely to be intimidated by her military experience than infatuated...
  • Her Amish Wish: Amish Romance by Samantha Price

    Her Amish Wish: Amish Romance by Samantha Price

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The Baker/Bruner family looks forward to a new beginning with newborn babies and blossoming relationships.Florence has added another baby to her family and couldn't be happier.Wilma, Ada, and their friends diligently prepare for Debbie's special day when an unwelcome visitor arrives.Meanwhile, Matthew tries to figure out what he has done wrong in his interactions with women...
    Categorized as:
    amish  christian  contemporary
  • The Amish Widow's Plight by Naomi Troyer

    The Amish Widow's Plight by Naomi Troyer

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A tale of love, loss, blessings, and faith!Grace Speicher is desperate!Recently widowed, penniless, and carrying the precious gift of new life, she seeks refuge with the only family she has left–her estranged Amish in-laws in Lancaster County.Her unexpected arrival during a thunderstorm is met with uncertainty...
  • The Wonder of Your Love by Beth Wiseman

    The Wonder of Your Love by Beth Wiseman

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 12 ratings
    Katie Ann lost the love of her life. Then God offers her a new beginning in Colorado. Katie Ann Stolzfus lives in the small Amish community of Canaan, Colorado. At forty she is widowed and raising her first child. But baby Jonas will never know his father, and Katie Ann wonders if her Heavenly Father hasn't forgotten about her as well...
  • Maggie's Miracle: A Novel by Karen Kingsbury

    Maggie's Miracle: A Novel by Karen Kingsbury

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Alternate cover edition can be found here at Maggie's Miracle.Megan Wright spent just a week with him the summer of their 14th year. But despite a lifetime of heartache and bad choices, she never let go of young Kade's magical definition of love. After college Megan settled for a relationship of convenience...
  • Leah's Choice by Marta Perry

    Leah's Choice by Marta Perry

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    The first of three Amish-set novels in which a woman?s faith must guide her through challenging times. All of Pleasant Valley seems to think the newcomer from Lancaster County is the perfect match for Teacher Leah. After all, so few new families come to their separate Amish community, and fewer still unmarried men...
  • A Season for Tending by Cindy Woodsmall

    A Season for Tending by Cindy Woodsmall

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 13 ratings
    In a community where conformity flourishes, seeds of Rhoda’s odd behavior were planted long ago. Can she cultivate her relationships with the same care and tenderness that she gives her beloved garden?   Old Order Amish Rhoda Byler’s unusual gift and her remarkable abilities to grow herbs and berries have caused many to think her odd...
  • Leah's Choice by Marta Perry

    Leah's Choice by Marta Perry

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The first of three Amish-set novels in which a woman?s faith must guide her through challenging times. All of Pleasant Valley seems to think the newcomer from Lancaster County is the perfect match for Teacher Leah. After all, so few new families come to their separate Amish community, and fewer still unmarried men...
    Categorized as:
    christian  amish  contemporary  length-medium
  • Christmas at Reindeer Ranch: A Small-Town Christmas Romance Novel by Megan Squires

    Christmas at Reindeer Ranch: A Small-Town Christmas Romance Novel by Megan Squires

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Daphne Rideau pays attention to detail. It’s the reason her equine boarding facility, Flying R Ranch, runs so smoothly.So it’s completely out of character when she fails to read the fine print on a new client inquiry. She assumes the gooseneck trailer pulling up to her property is filled with horses.Not reindeer.Hudson Parker is new to town, but he isn’t new to veterinary medicine...
  • The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker

    The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    She wasn't expecting to spend the holidays heartbroken and alone. But thanks to her soon-to-be ex-husband, everything she once had is now gone.At 46 years old, all Matilda has is a backpack and a one-way ticket to her estranged cousins' cabin in Washington. Adapting to the small-town lifestyle, Matilda makes a room in the attic, where she discovers a hidden box of odds and ends...
  • The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker

    The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    She wasn't expecting to spend the holidays heartbroken and alone. But thanks to her soon-to-be ex-husband, everything she once had is now gone.At 46 years old, all Matilda has is a backpack and a one-way ticket to her estranged cousins' cabin in Washington. Adapting to the small-town lifestyle, Matilda makes a room in the attic, where she discovers a hidden box of odds and ends...
  • The Keeper by Suzanne Woods Fisher

    The Keeper by Suzanne Woods Fisher

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 15 ratings
    A family. A farm. A heart. All in need of repair. Life on Windmill Farm hasn't been the same since Julia Lapp's father has had trouble with his heart. But that doesn't stop Julia from hoping for a bright future. She has planned on marrying Paul Fisher since she was a girl. Now twenty-one, she looks forward to their wedding with giddy anticipation...
  • The Healing by Wanda E. Brunstetter

    The Healing by Wanda E. Brunstetter

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 13 ratings
    Now a New York Times and USA Bestseller! Seek a fresh start with Amish widower Samuel Fisher as he journeys from Lancaster County to Bluegrass Country, hoping to find a balm for the grief he’s carried with him...
  • The Search by Suzanne Woods Fisher

    The Search by Suzanne Woods Fisher

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 12 ratings
    Fifteen years ago, Lainey O'Toole made a split-second decision. She couldn't have known that her choice would impact so many. Now in her mid-twenties, she is poised to go to culinary school when her car breaks down in Stoney Ridge, the very Amish town in which her long-reaching decision was made, forcing her to face the shadowed past...
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