Bøger af Lisa Jones Baker

"As they took turns pushing each other on the swing that hung from a large tree, the mature--for a five-year-old--Jacob Lantz asked Trini Sutter to marry him. The nine-year-old thoughtfully responded that she'd consider his proposal when they were older. Nearly two decades later, the Amish farmer returns to the beautiful countryside of Arthur, Illinois, to take the independent owner of The Quilt Room up on her promise. Quiet, handsome Jacob is truly in love with the spirited list maker, and Trini finds herself falling in love with Jacob, but the youngest of eleven has big plans of her own. Jacob's long-held aspirations are put to the test when he learns that Trini has been holding a secret. He prays for a turnaround of events; however, when Trini moves away from her tight-knit community, he begins to realize that his dream of them being Mr. and Mrs. most likely won't happen. Will Trini forfeit her own well-laid plan for the man of her dreams?"--

In Arthur, Illinois, Serenity Miller is living a life full of purpose and contentment until the day she realizes her strong attraction to her neighbor, Stephen Lantz.

Meet Trini Sutter who seems to have her life all lined up--but secret dreams threaten to force her to choose between her independence and love.

Lisa Jones Baker's beloved Hope Chest of Dreams series follows a new generation blessed by treasured hand-carved chests that hold-and inspire-precious dreams . . . Amish country girl Hannah Lapp lives for adventure-the kind found in favorite novels and the stories she secretly writes. And at her family's popular tourist store, she's fascinated by the different Englischers she meets. Especially when Marcus Jackson comes to town. She's sure there's more to the ex-city boy than his quiet, helpful ways, and she's curious to find out just what it is . . . Marcus fled Chicago before his brothers' life of crime ruined his future. He's not sure exactly why God's plan brought him to this quaint little town. Or why his growing friendship with the bubbly, inquisitive Hannah has him trusting her with his past. But when local stores are robbed and suspicion falls on Marcus, can he and Hannah come together to prove his innocence-and make their own happy-ever-after ending? "The heart of this romance goes far beyond stereotypes . . . providing an unusual and welcome level of insight into the characters' inner lives." -Publishers Weekly on Rebecca's Bouquet, STARRED REVIEW

In Lisa Jones Baker's heartwarming series, precious hand-carved chests hold treasured dreams-and bring blessings to a new generation … Anna King has a talent-and a secret. Like the birth mother she never knew, Anna is gifted at sketching and longs to study and teach art one day. Unbeknownst to her beloved adoptive family, she's even entered a contest to win a full scholarship to art college. Sketching isn't a desirable vocation in her community, so Anna does her work in a remote spot by Pebble Creek and stores it in her beautiful hope chest. Only her family's farmhand, Jesse Beiler, knows her plans-and that's by accident … The bishop's son, Jessie is surprised to discover Anna's contest entry form. He can't imagine wanting a life beyond having his own farm and raising a family. Still, he admires Anna's spirit and promises to keep her secret, despite their differences. Yet the better he and Anna get to know each other, the more they find their personalities-and their hearts-complement one another. With Gott's guidance, can they forge the futures they desire-together? "The heart of this romance goes far beyond stereotypes … providing an unusual and welcome level of insight into the characters' inner lives." -Publishers Weekly on Rebecca's Bouquet, STARRED REVIEW "A sweet tale. . . . Forgiveness is a key theme, as is the concept that life is a combination of good and bad situations that make us who we are." -RT Book Reviews on Annie's Recipe