In this poignant, beautifully written novel, a faithful young Amish widow is reunited with her wayward first love . . . As a bishop's daughter and good Amish mother, widowed Sadie Hochstetler teaches her young son that God blesses those who try their best to please Him. But her brief marriage taught her that life is infinitely more complicated than that. Older, and serious, her late husband seemed a sensible choice-especially compared to Elijah...

"Patricia Johns' sensitive storytelling brings depth and heart to this tender story of second chances, as an Amish woman embarks on marriage with the gruff farmer next door . . .Once, Leah Riehl prayed for a husband. The man she loved chose another, wanting the children that Leah can't provide. But she's found a measure of peace, keeping house for her brother, Simon, and teaching in a nearby town. Now though, Simon's debts to an Englisher gambling...

With her preacher father in prison for fraud, Elizabeth Yoder makes secret plans to leave for another Amish community until her friend's strapping grandson returns from eight years with the English and inspires feelings that shake her resolution.

The last thing widower Paul Ebersole needs after discovering he has a teenage daughter and a granddaughter is for his kitten to cause havoc in Haddie Petersheim's Amish creamery. Yet working with Haddie to repair her store might be the answer to his prayers...if he and the widowed mother join forces on their parenting problems. But what happens when their two little families start to feel like one?

"Widow Adel Draschel refuses to marry again, but that won't stop her from playing matchmaker for her old schoolmate Jake Knussli. After a decade with the English, Jake's six-month time limit to marry so he can inherit his uncle's farm is quickly running out. Finding him the perfect wife won't be easy...especially when Adel might just be his perfect match."--Page [4] cover. "Amish single mom Deborah Mast is determined to raise her seven-year-old twin...

"When Miriam Lapp arrives unannounced at her estranged husband's house, she has no intention of staying. But she can't walk away when Amos's ailing grandmother needs a woman's support. She'll help temporarily, then leave to start her own Amish business. But spending time together makes Miriam and Amos question their past mistakes. Can a once mismatched couple find love ten years later?" -- Page [4] cover.

He wants security...She wants the chance to fly. All single mom and soon-to-be commercial pilot Hazel Dobbs expects from her Amish B&B vacation is gorgeous farmland, fresh air and delicious food. No one mentioned handsome landscaper Joe Carter--or his irrepressible little girl. Suddenly Hazel sees the possibilities of a whole new family. But with her biggest dream finally on the horizon, falling in love looks like the ultimate crash landing...

Ranching in Amish Country is both a challenge and a joy for Wilder Westhouse. Though he'll never be fully accepted, he relies on his neighbors. Hiring Amish runaway Sue Schmidt as a ranch hand could cause problems, especially since her family lives next door. And falling for the beautiful and pregnant cattlewoman will strain relations further and complicate both their lives. Unless love can mend fences ... and families.

Tired of being seen as a lonely workaholic, advertising exec Jill Wickey promises to bring her "casual boyfriend" to her sister's Valentine's wedding. Too bad he doesn't exist! Then Thom Miller, a carpenter working at her aunt's Amish B&B, offers to be Jill's fake boyfriend--if they turn the lie into truth. But dating Thom in idyllic Amish country makes Jill wish their temporary arrangement could last...

"Even a matchmaker can't predict true love... She has to find him a bride unless she falls for him first... Widow Adel Draschel refuses to marry again, but that won't stop her from playing matchmaker for her old schoolmate Jake Knussli. After a decade with the English, Jake's six-month time limit to marry so he can inherit his uncle's farm is quickly running out. Finding him the perfect wife won't be easy...especially when Adel might just be his perfect...