The Bliss Creek Amish Series by Kelly Irvin

In author Kelly Irvin's first installment in the Bliss Creek Amish series, readers will find a charming, romantic story of how God works even in the darkest moments. It's been four years since Carl left. Four years since he left the safety of the small Amish community for the Englisch world. And in four years, Emma's heart has only begun to heal. Now, with the unexpected death of her parents, Emma is plunged back into a world of despair and confusion... moreIn author Kelly Irvin's first installment in the Bliss Creek Amish series, readers will find a charming, romantic story of how God works even in the darkest moments. It's been four years since Carl left. Four years since he left the safety of the small Amish community for the Englisch world. And in four years, Emma's heart has only begun to heal. Now, with the unexpected death of her parents, Emma is plunged back into a world of despair and confusion. It's a confusion only compounded by Carl's return. She's supposed to be in love with him-so why can't she keep her mind off Thomas, the strong, quiet widower who always seems to be underfoot? Could the man she only knew as a friend be the one to help her to heal? In a world that seems to be changing no matter how tightly she clings to the past, this one woman must see beyond her pain and open her heart to trust once again. less

In the second novel of Kelly Irvin's Bliss Creek Amish series, readers will be delighted to return to a town and a family they've already come to love. Annie Shirack is trying to fight her feelings for David Plank, a young Amish man who's struggling with an aggressive case of Hodgkin's lymphoma. David loves Annie too much to let her into his life, only, he fears, to leave her... moreIn the second novel of Kelly Irvin's Bliss Creek Amish series, readers will be delighted to return to a town and a family they've already come to love. Annie Shirack is trying to fight her feelings for David Plank, a young Amish man who's struggling with an aggressive case of Hodgkin's lymphoma. David loves Annie too much to let her into his life, only, he fears, to leave her. When a homeless young woman named Charisma and her two-year-old daughter, Gracie, show up in Bliss Creek, Annie welcomes them into the Shirack household and tries to help them establish a new life. But all the good deeds in the world can't change the ache in Annie's heart...or help her forget the man she loves. less

Gabriel Gless and Helen Crouch’s first meeting nearly ends in tragedy because of Helen’s wayward son. Despite all they have in common—the loss of their beloved spouses, the experience of raising their children alone, their rock-solid faith—it seems their chances of finding new love together are gone before they’ve even had an opportunity to get to know each other... moreGabriel Gless and Helen Crouch’s first meeting nearly ends in tragedy because of Helen’s wayward son. Despite all they have in common—the loss of their beloved spouses, the experience of raising their children alone, their rock-solid faith—it seems their chances of finding new love together are gone before they’ve even had an opportunity to get to know each other. Meanwhile, Helen’s good friend, Annie Plank, is still reeling from the death of her husband when Gabriel’s son Isaac walks into her bakery and into her life. His heart is still sore from a lost love, and they too struggle to find a place where their paths can join. As four people are called to go forward by faith and not by sight, each will receive a second chance at love. In the third and final volume in Kelly Irvin’s acclaimed Bliss Creek Amish series, a community learns to be still and listen for the Lord’s direction, acting on faith that His plan will lead to blessings. less