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Can a wedding-date deception become true love? 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...Mills & Boon Heart -- Stories of love, compassion and happiness.

Escape to Cape Cod--where you just might find the secret to happinessCallie Dixon had the world by the tail . . . until it all slipped away. Fired from her dream job after making a colossal mistake, she's escaped to her aunt's home on Cape Cod for time to bounce back. Except it isn't a home, it's an ice cream shop. And time isn't going to help, because Callie's bounce has up and left. There's a reason she made that mistake at work, and she's struggling to come to terms with it.Things go from bad to worse when Callie's cousin Dawn drags her to a community class about the secret to happiness. Happiness is the last thing Callie wants to think about right now, but instructor Bruno Bianco--a curiously gloomy fellow--is relentless. He has a way of turning Callie's thoughts upside down. Her feelings, too. Bruno insists that hitting rock bottom is the very best place to be. But if that's true, how is it supposed to help her figure out what--or who--has been missing from her life all along?

"Since witnessing the murder of her beloved parents, Miriam Hochstedler suffers from paralyzing anxiety and a deep-seated fear of the Englisch. Unwilling to venture beyond her family's Tennessee farm, she forms a close bond with a badly injured gelding. Like Miriam herself, the traumatized animal seems unlikely to recover - until skilled horse whisperer Reuben Brenneman arrives. A survivor of an abusive childhood, Reuben understands fear better than most. He'll do whatever it takes to help a terrified animal, but his compassion doesn t extend to the church that turned a blind eye to his family's suffering. Once he finishes this job, he'll return to the Englisch world, putting his Amish heritage behind him forever. As Miriam works alongside Reuben, battling the horse s fear - and her own - an unexpected friendship blooms and deepens into romance. But the Amish faith that sustains her inspires only distrust in Reuben, and the Englisch world he's chosen has already broken her heart once"--

A heartfelt note, a loving message, a letter filled with secret hopes—this trio of sweet Amish romances celebrates how the right words can spark a lifetime of joy – especially on Valentine’s Day.Fill your heart with the jubilant promise of Amish courtships begun through handwritten love letters in this heartwarming, faith-affirming collection headlined by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray.Love Letter Courtship * Shelley Shepard GrayAfter six months of courtship, Jennie Miller has refused Matthew Lapp’s proposal. Though he visits regularly, they never seem to talk deeply, and Jennie longs for real connection and romance. So she offers a solution. For one month, they’ll share letters filled with their hopes and dreams. Soon, Jennie is falling for Matt in earnest . . . but will he ever propose again?S.W.A.K * Charlotte HubbardQuiet, gentle Fannie Kurtz knows that fun-loving Eddie Brubaker is the man she wants to marry someday. When he starts receiving letters in pink envelopes, she realizes she has some competition. Maybe it’s time she wrote a love note or two of her own? But a mix-up could jeopardize this romance before it starts, unless she keeps faith in God’s plan . . .The Wrong Valentine * Rosalind LauerYoung widow Martha Lambright is grateful to be working at her mother-in-law’s restaurant, even if seeing the kitchen gals giggle over valentine cards gives her a pang. But when Mose Troyer, the former bad boy who drives Martha to and from work each day, finds a valentine he mistakenly believes is for him, it begins a tender exchange that could lead to a wonderful future . . .

In the first in a heartwarming new series, author Shelley Shepard Gray welcomes welcomes you to Apple Creek, Ohio--a small, vibrant Amish community where everyone seems to know everyone else. Addie Byler may be Apple Creek's resident wallflower, but she knows she has a lot to offer--and much to be grateful for. Raised by her loving grandmother, she lives a life filled with good friends and hard work. Wary of romance, Addie assumes no man will look beyond her glasses and her tendency to talk to her rescue donkey, Snickers--until the day she finds a note from a secret admirer. A prank, most likely. But then, a second note arrives... --From back cover.

A how-to guide detailing what you need to know about running meetings with a servant's heart. Whether leading in the for-profit or nonprofit sector, this guide will illuminate the next steps to take your leadership to the next level. This guide offers: Biblical perspectives on meetings with examples of serving leaders in the Bible, stories from Anabaptist (Amish, Mennonite, German Baptist) businesses, a meeting model that will help you custom design a meeting system (no matter your company size), five steps to develop and implement critical skills, and step-by-step guides detailing everything you need to know about two of the most important meeting types.

"Readers of uplifting domestic fiction will be moved." - Booklife at Publisher's WeeklyWhen Ruth Ann Templeton's husband, Drew, leaves her for another woman Ruthie is devastated. She seeks solace at their beach cabin in Puget Sound where she meets Victor, a neurologist who has marital problems of his own. Their relationship blossoms just as Ruthie's husband moves home asking for forgiveness. But can Ruthie trust and forgive him or any man?

"After a senseless loss, hotheaded Caleb Hochstedler left his Amish faith and his young wife to seek justice. Two years later, he tracks his parents' killer back home to Johns Mill, where he's astonished to learn he's the father of twins. Now he's determined to protect his children and the woman he still loves--if she'll let him. Her new husband's abandonment broke Rhoda Lambright's heart and proved her father, the bishop, right. Such a stubborn man could never be happy among the peaceful Amish. When Caleb unexpectedly returns, Rhoda is caught between her rock of a husband and a very hard place. Her church forbids divorce and requires forgiveness, so Rhoda lets Caleb back into their home. But can she ever let him back into her heart? One thing's for certain sure. This second chance will take all the faith they can find."--Provided by publisher.

"The quiet Amish lifestyle isn't all that it seems in this debut cozy mystery series, for fans of Amanda Flower and Wanda E. Brunstetter."--Publisher's description.

Meet Barbara Schwartz who struggles to find what brings her artistic joy and purpose amidst traditional expectations of her Amish community.

Marlene Epp demonstrates that the meaning of Mennonite food lies within the multiple identities of the eater. Spanning the globe, from the nineteenth century to present day, Eating Like a Mennonite concludes that Mennonite food identities develop from adoptions, adaptations, and attitudes in diverse times and places.

Read the book (along with its sequel & prequel) that started it all for USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Spredemann!Now, you can get the entire Amish by Accident trilogy in a single volume!If you're looking for exciting Amish Fiction, this is it!About the books:ENGLISCH ON PURPOSE - Mattie Riehl never expected her life to turn out this way. Raised Mennonite and amongst Amish friends in beautiful Lancaster County, she should be perfectly content, shouldn't she? But something inside beckons her to another world, another life. Can she leave her roots and her friends behind for a world she knows little about? Will she abandon everything, including the God her parents have taught her to follow? Englisch on Purpose is the prequel to Jennifer Spredemann's award-winning book, Amish by Accident, and is the story of Elisabeth Schrock's best friend, Mattie.AMISH BY ACCIDENT - Luke Beiler has loved Elisabeth Schrock for as long as he can remember and is looking forward to the day they both join the church so they can marry. Elisabeth, however, chafes under the church rules and flees to the Englisch world leaving Luke heart broken. When an accident leaves Brianna Mitchell with amnesia, she feels helplessly lost. What will happen when she is mistaken for Elisabeth Schrock and taken home to Paradise, Pennsylvania?CHRISTMAS IN PARADISE - Mattie Greene returns to Paradise near Christmastime, believing her marriage is coming to an end. Carson and Elisabeth are not ready to see their friends' marriage dissolve and they fight to keep them together. Will Mattie and Richard reunite in time for a perfect Christmas? Or will they spend the holidays - and the rest of their lives - alone?

Ruth defies authority to hold on to her family farm. Full of faith, hope, and romance, this new series takes you into the Heart of Amish country. Ruth Helmuth has never been rude in her life; trust her to choose the bishop of her Amish community for her first time! Ruth has worked hard to keep body and soul together since her husband, Levi's, death. She tends her herd of goats, making her living from the milk and fiber she gets from them, all while running a farm and household by herself--and very competently, thank you! How could she imagine the bishop suggesting she should give it all up to another family, who will "make better use of the space"? Enter widower Jonas Hershberger, owner of a pair of adorable dimples and father of a charming 4-year-old daughter. Jonas is in need of a larger place to house his growing business. Ruth's big red barn may be just the ticket. Little Abigail is in need of a new mother. Ruth might be just the ticket there, too! Can two independent souls learn to work together for their mutual good? And will they be willing to explore what grows between them? Or will Ruth's fear over her "big secret" and Jonas's caution about allowing someone new to get close to his young daughter, kill their love before it has a chance to grow? Luckily for both of them, God's plan involves the stubborn pair getting a little help in the form of a wise, elderly friend; a quirky orange kitten; and a smart little girl who takes one look at Ruth and decides she would make her the perfect new mother!

"Hattie Schrock's lively optimism makes her the Widows Club's most outgoing member. The circle has helped her through widowhood--and in building a thriving popcorn shop with her cousin. So when Elsie bets Hattie that she can't help Paradise Valley's most cantankerous man learn to be happier, Hattie tackles the challenge head-on. But what can she do when she finds Christian Beachy is far more complicated--and appealing--than she thought?"--

Nelly Raber placed an ad in The Budget hoping to help the widows and fatherless children of Miller's Creek. That was two years ago, and she has yet to live down the impulsive act that has become a yoke around her neck. Levi Milford has worked hard for the future he has planned for, but suddenly everything has gone wrong. Turning to a friend who seems to be having more trouble to him, Levi soon realizes why it's always best to put our futures in God's hands. As summer looms to an end, one heart will be put to the test, while another might find her best match yet.

It is love at first site, but can a non-Christian Englisher and a dedicated Amish man find common ground in the future?

The poignant story that launched Wanda E. Brunstetter's loyal readership is back with expanded scenes and leads the reissue of the four-book Brides of Lancaster County series.

Rebekah Stoltzfus, a paraplegic, needs a miracle if she ever is going to feel like a meaningful part of her Amish community.

Marianna Sommer always dreamed of a simple Amish wedding, but there's nothing simple about marrying rock star Ben Stone. She loves him-but what about her traditions? Worse, suddenly Ben has questions-the kind that have him putting their wedding on hold.Ben loves Marianna, but he has regrets-and fears-that are suddenly getting in the way of his happy ending. He doubts he's going to "hear from God" in the high mountains like Marianna's father suggests. But sure, he'll go...But he might not return. Because high on the continental divide, trouble finds them. Now, it'll take a miracle for Ben, Abe, and Abe's brother, Ike, to make it down alive. Maybe Ben will hear from God after all...but if he does, can he become the man he needs to be to save them...and keep Marianna's heart?When a runaway horse with a bloody saddle shows up, not only is the media alerted, but Marianna fears she'll lose them all-her uncle, her father, and her beloved Ben. Suddenly she doesn't care what the wedding looks like...as long as Ben makes it home.But is there more to Ben than she knows? And when she discovers his secrets, what sacrifices will she make to save...and marry...the man she loves?Fall in love with the first book in the cherished Big Sky Amish Collection.Big Sky Amish CollectionBeyond the Gray MountainsOn the Golden Cliffs (March 2023)Under the Blue Skies (August 2023)Big Sky SeriesBeside Still WatersAlong the Wooded PathsBeyond Hope's Valley

Lose yourself in Holmes County where romance, suspense, mystery, and faith-filled Amish ways rule the day!