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Can love and faith stitch together a broken heart and create a new family? Sarah, a quilt-maker and mother to young Eli, has built a life of quiet resilience after her husband's death. When her old childhood friend Jonas returns from the Englischer world to settle his father's estate, he brings with him a storm of change, reigniting old friendships and sparking new possibilities. Little by little, Jonas pulls Sarah and Eli from the fragile grief still burdening them, offering a window into a new future. Together. But when her son falls ill, fear casts a shadow over their budding connection....

In the shadows of grief, will love find a way to bloom? When Hannah Lapp's cousin Esther returns to their Amish community, still grieving the loss of her fiancé Jacob, Hannah's world is turned upside down. As fate would have it, Hannah finds herself drawn to the handsome new carpenter in town, Caleb Yoder—the late Jacob's brother. Though an instant connection sparks between them, Hannah hesitates, worried about reopening the scarred wounds of Esther's past. But as Hannah and Caleb grow closer, she can’t deny the connection between them. And as Esther finds solace and purpose ...

Can the quiltmaker's tender heart mend her blacksmith's shattered dreams? Hannah has always been captivated by Samuel, her best friend's brother, whose engagement's abrupt end left him adrift. Their friendship blossoms into something more with a simple invitation for a buggy ride, sparking rumors and whispers in their tight-knit Amish community. But when a snowstorm forces Hannah to seek refuge in Samuel's home, their unchaperoned night, spent in utmost propriety, ignites scandal. As dawn breaks and gossip swirls, Hannah wrestles with doubt: Is their budding love true, or is she merely a ...

She came for shelter. But can she ever truly belong where she was never meant to stay? Pregnant and out of options, Cara Miller arrives in Lancaster County seeking refuge on the Amish farm her father left behind for the English world. Her aunt and uncle cautiously welcome her in, but the quiet world of plain living is nothing like the one she escaped. Widowed and guarded, Noah Lapp has no time for outsiders—especially not an unwed, pregnant Englisher with a complicated past. Yet his daughter is drawn to Cara’s gentle spirit and despite himself, so is he. But whispers travel fast in ...

Will a surprising love flourish within the confines of tradition? Or is it doomed before it even begins? Naomi Bontrager, a skilled baker known for her steadfast commitment to her community's Ordnung, finds herself drawn to Eli Hersh, an innovative carpenter whose unconventional methods both intrigue and concern her. Torn between the comfort of tradition and the allure of Eli's adventurous spirit, Naomi must navigate the expectations of her family and the well-intentioned meddling of those around her. When Eli's cutting-edge stable design unexpectedly collapses and he departs on Rumspringa,...

Ten years ago, he vanished. Now he’s back with a son and unanswered questions... Elias Miller disappeared without a word, breaking Rebecca Peachy’s heart and leaving her to grieve in silence. Now, a decade later, he returns to Hickory Hollow with a young son and no good answers. After losing her husband, Rebecca rebuilt her life as the community’s healer, raising her niece and protecting the quiet stability she fought to regain. When Elias moves in next door and offers help after a storm damages her barn, the past refuses to stay buried. So do the feelings she thought she had ...

A grieving widow. A steadfast carpenter. An abandoned baby with the power to heal—or break—both of their hearts. When Sarah Yoder discovers a swaddled infant on her doorstep one snowy Thanksgiving night, it’s a miracle, a second chance to fill the emptiness in her heart. Naming the baby Hope, she pours all her love into the little girl. Then whispers ripple through Pine Creek and Sarah soon finds that Hope’s arrival brings as many questions as it does moments of joy. Abram Miller has always admired Sarah from afar, his heart patient and true. As he steps in to help her with baby ...

Can a fierce rivalry be mended by love or is it set in stone? Rebecca Miller, a spirited quilter known for her vibrant designs, finds herself constantly at odds with Elijah Schwartz, a principled carpenter and respected community leader. As their public disputes become the talk of the town, sparks fly every time they clash. But when the bishop's wife assigns them to co-plan the Harvest Festival, an unexpected partnership forms. Will working side by side sow the seeds of understanding, or will their disagreements ruin the festival? As they navigate the challenges of festival planning and ...

She left to find herself. Will she lose everything she loves instead? Hannah Zook always believed her future was set—marriage to kind, steady Jacob Byler and a peaceful life in their Amish community. But when a restless longing sends her on rumspringa to Boston, she’s swept into a world of dazzling city lights, modern luxuries, and the undeniable charm of Michael Pearson. A life she never imagined is suddenly within reach. Back home, Jacob waits, his heart heavy with love and worry. Whispers of Hannah’s new life reach him—talk of English clothes, glittering parties… and a man who ...

Can love survive the test of time and temptation in the heart of Amish country? Leah and Jacob's once-idyllic courtship faces its greatest challenge yet with the return of Isaac and Rachel from their Rumspringa. Her time away changed Rachel, and Leah worries her dear friend will leave the community forever. When Jacob devotes himself to helping Rachel reintegrate into the community at the expense of spending time with Leah, she questions where his heart truly lies. With each passing day, the distance between Leah and Jacob grows, while Isaac's presence offers unexpected comfort—and a ...

Can the glow of Christmas candles illuminate the path to love and purpose? A year after watching her brother David find unexpected love, Eunice Beiler returns to Spring Haven questioning her own future. The last place she expects to find direction is in Daniel Lehman's candle shop, where his quiet strength and dedication to craft speaks to something deep in her heart. As they work side by side crafting special candles for the community's Christmas celebration, their shared creativity sparks more than just beautiful lights. But when shadows from the past threaten their growing feelings, both...

Will her choice between two brothers shatter the bonds of family and faith? In Lancaster County, Tabitha King is caught in a storm of the heart. Peter Zook's quiet strength offers a suretey and stability she longs for, while his younger brother Saul's infectious joy awakens long-forgotten dreams and laughter. As autumn leaves fall while the harvest is reaped, Tabitha's indecision plants seeds of discord in their close-knit Amish community. Whispers travel faster than a buggy, and soon Tabitha is stuck in the middle of a controversy that threatens to upend more than just her carefully ...

He walked away once. Can she trust him to stay… and will she risk her heart again? When Elijah Stoltzfus returns to Lancaster County, he’s determined to make amends and help his family. But for schoolteacher Sarah Hochstetler, his return stirs old doubts. She swore she’d never risk her heart again—especially on a man who left her behind. As they work together to help his struggling niece, Sarah sees a different man than the angry boy who left—patient, steady, and kind. But as the community’s whispers grow louder and trust proves fragile, believing in Eli could cost Sarah ...

When two wounded hearts collide, will they find the strength to love again? Katie Fisher's world is shaped by the rhythms of her Amish community—the joy she finds in her bakery, the laughter of her loved ones, and the quiet certainty of her faith. But when disgraced Levi Yoder returns to Willow Valley, the ghosts in his wake threaten to disrupt the peace she's so carefully cultivated. Irresistibly drawn together, Katie and Levi explore the tentative, uncharted territory of their own hearts. As they work side by side, they realize that the greatest risk might not lie in the judgment of ...

Can a troubled young woman find healing, love, and a place to call home? When Phoebe Mast loses her parents, she’s taken in by the loving Beiler family. Struggling with grief and dark secrets from her past, Phoebe resists the steadfast compassion and guidance of the welcoming clan. But as she opens her heart to the community and discovers a talent for baking, Phoebe starts to heal and find herself once more. Caleb Schmucker, a gentle and caring young man, sees beyond Phoebe's troubled history. As their friendship blossoms into something more, Phoebe must confront the shadows of her past ...

She’s out of second chances. He’s losing hope. Will love lead them home? Emma Smucker thought Paradise Township would be her fresh start. But when her new teaching methods spark suspicion, she risks losing another home—and the children who depend on her. Matthew Blank was once the town’s finest carpenter. Now blind, he struggles to keep his family’s workshop alive. Helping Emma craft learning tools gives him new purpose and draws them closer than either expected. As gossip spreads and fear grows, Emma and Matthew must stand together. Will they find the courage to build a future on...

Three motherless children. Two broken hearts. One Christmas miracle waiting to happen. Widower David Beiler's faith is tested when he returns to Spring Haven with his children. His only hope: Mary Hersh, a gentle soul hiding her own painful past. Hired to watch his children, she also brings warmth back to his home. As snow falls on Spring Haven, David and Mary's past struggles and grief blossom into an unexpected connection. But when long-buried secrets threaten to shatter their fragile bond, they must choose: either retreat to the safety of solitude, or risk everything for a love that ...

Can true love bloom from the ashes of a painful past? When Ezra Hershberger returns to Lancaster County after five years away, he brings with him a heart full of regret and a determination to make amends—especially to Ruth Glick, the woman he once hurt deeply. Ruth, now a dedicated schoolteacher, thought she'd closed the chapter on Ezra and their tumultuous history. But his return stirs long-buried feelings and threatens to unsettle her carefully ordered world. As Ruth grapples with forgiveness and unexpected attraction, a charming newcomer arrives in their close-knit Amish community. ...

Torn between two worlds, how much will they sacrifice for a chance at forever? Lydia Zook's life follows the steady, well-trodden path of family, community, and an unwavering Amish faith. A chance meeting with Joel Hershberger sends her down a detour she never expected. Drawn to his wild spirit and tender heart, Lydia soon finds herself dreaming of a future beyond the confines of her simple life. But as the two embark down the exciting path of their rumspringa journey, they’re caught between the world they've always known and the glittering allures of the Englischer world. Duty or desire,...

When the flames of tragedy consume his dreams, will the spark of love reignite his heart? In the close-knit Amish community of Cedar Creek, Caleb's hands, calloused from coaxing beauty from wood, speak louder than words. But when work on his greatest masterpiece falters, a chance encounter with Esther, whose quilts capture his eye and heart, offers unexpected inspiration. As their bond grows over shared craftsmanship and stolen glances, tragedy strikes, leaving Caleb questioning his faith and purpose. Even Esther's gentle spirit, which sees hope in life's most tattered moments, struggles to...