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Little Amish Matchmaker

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1680990985
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Little Amish Matchmaker written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simon can't stop thinking about the pretty Amish teacher at the local one-room school. But he's ignored the sparks between them because he's so shy. So Simon's little brother, Isaac, takes matters into his own hands. He's determined to give his brother the best Christmas present ever—a date with his favorite teacher. Amish novelist Byler brings her tender humor and skillful observation of family relationships to this holiday story. "I love Isaac's self-confidence and scheming as he prods his reluctant older brother," she smiles knowingly about the characters she's created. Byler takes her reader straight into the Amish world as Isaac is both charmed and annoyed by his too talkative, but quite bright, Mam. He can barely tolerate his little nieces and nephews, who substantially outnumber the grown-ups when the whole family gets together. And he loves his humble circumspect Dat, although he isn't always pleased by how well Isaac sweeps the forebay in the barn. As anticipation for the Christmas program at the schoolhouse builds, Isaac cares for troubled Ruthie who stutters miserably when she practices her poem. And he wonders how much he'll have to help his brother Sim act on his growing affection for Teacher Catherine! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Marriage Can Be Mischief

Author : Amanda Flower
Publisher : An Amish Matchmaker Mystery
ISBN 13 : 1496724054
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book Marriage Can Be Mischief written by Amanda Flower and published by An Amish Matchmaker Mystery. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes an excerpt from Peanut butter panic.

The Amish Cowboy: An Amish reunion romance

Author : Adina Senft
Publisher : Moonshell Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1950854167
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book The Amish Cowboy: An Amish reunion romance written by Adina Senft and published by Moonshell Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-24 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Amish cowboy’s unexpected reunion with the woman who got away could heal his heart … or break it forever. Daniel is the eldest of the six Miller siblings helping their Old Older Amish parents run the Circle M Ranch in northwestern Montana. Daniel can handle a blizzard, manage a roundup, even birth a calf. But what he can’t do is forget Lovina Lapp, who broke his heart back in Lancaster County and married someone else. When their neighbors gather to help them bring the cattle down from the summer pastures, Daniel is staggered to see Lovina among them. His job is to keep the group safe in the high country. But will he be able to protect his heart? After a chaotic childhood and a romance with Daniel Miller that ended when he chose Montana over her, Lovina learned the danger of loving a cowboy. She married another man instead—someone who was safe. But after God took her husband in a freak accident, an invitation to go with old friends to visit the national parks seems like a gift. Until she finds herself unexpectedly at the Circle M Ranch, where one look at Daniel tells her there is nothing safe about her feelings for him … The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They’ll need all three when love comes to the Circle M! The Amish Cowboy is the first novel in the Amish Cowboys of Montana romance series. Though the books that follow can be read as standalones, there is a family thread running through them all. No strong language, just a loving kiss and a guaranteed happily ever after. If you like books by Samantha Price, Amy Lillard, or Grace Lewis, you’re in the right place. Enjoy!

The Little Amish Matchmaker

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781620905630
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book The Little Amish Matchmaker written by Linda Byler and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Simon can't stop thinking about the pretty Amish teacher at the local one-room school, but he's ignored the sparks between them because he's so shy. So Simon's little brother Isaac takes matters into his own hands"--Dust jacket flap.

The Amish Matchmaker

Author : Amy Lillard
Publisher : Zebra
ISBN 13 : 1420151762
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book The Amish Matchmaker written by Amy Lillard and published by Zebra. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an uplifting inspirational romance that will make your heart smile, award-winning, USA Today bestselling author Amy Lillard’s “Whoopie Pie Widow’s Club,” a group of women who share solace, friendship, and faith in the close-knit community of Paradise Valley, Missouri, reunites as a local writer embarks upon the joyful Amish tradition of matchmaking…For fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Amy Clipston, Molly Bebber, and Linda Byler. While most women her age are searching for husbands, Astrid Kauffman has chosen a different path—writing romance novels and donating her profits to her beloved Amish community. But when Astrid struggles with writer’s block, she agrees to play matchmaker for Imogene Yoder, a widowed mother of rambunctious twin boys. Perhaps the diversion—and the entrée it gives Astrid to the stories among the Widows’ Club—will spark her creativity . . . Fortunately, Astrid has just the match for Imogene: a widower she believes is the finest, most handsome man in town. In fact, Astrid realizes he’s perfect . . . for herself! Soon, the plot thickens as Imogene questions what kind of marriage she really wants, and Astrid wonders what kind of matchmaker falls for someone else’s match. But by letting faith guide the way, all involved may discover true love has written a far better next chapter than any of them expected . . .

The Amish Matchmaker's Choice

Author : Patricia Johns
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 0369715683
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (697 download)

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Download or read book The Amish Matchmaker's Choice written by Patricia Johns and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 match. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Redemption's Amish Legacies Book 1: The Nanny's Amish Family Book 2: A Precious Christmas Gift Book 3: Wife on His Doorstep Book 4: Snowbound with the Amish Bachelor Book 5: Blended Amish Blessings Book 6: The Amish Matchmaker's Choice

The Amish Matchmaking Dilemma

Author : Patricia Johns
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 0369725085
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (697 download)

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Download or read book The Amish Matchmaking Dilemma written by Patricia Johns and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They’re not compatible on paper… But might be the perfect match. Amish bachelor Mose Klassen knows what he needs in a wife—someone quiet and traditional, the exact opposite of Naomi Peachy. His lifelong stutter has made him reserved, but when his childhood friend volunteers as his speaking tutor, Mose can’t help but be drawn to the outgoing woman. Naomi’s progressive views mean she’ll never make his matchmaker’s list…but could an unexpected match be his perfect fit? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Amish Country Matches Book 1: The Amish Matchmaking Dilemma

The Witnesses

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1680990837
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Witnesses written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Final Book in Bestselling Amish Writer Linda Byler's Lancaster Burning Trilogy Who is responsible for setting the barn fires that continue to keep the Amish of eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on edge? Who is responsible for seeing that they are stopped? In this third and final novel in the Lancaster Burning series, author Linda Byler takes us inside the home of Davey Beiler, the leader of this Amish district. He clearly feels the heat in more ways than one. Some of the younger members of his church are ready to testify against the man who has allegedly started at least several of the fires. Davey counsels patience and forgiveness. But when Sarah, Davey’s daughter, spots flames late one night in the widow Lydia’s barn, Sarah refuses to let the fire win. She gets the horses out just in time, but not before a beam explodes overhead, knocking her to the ground as the barn rages in flames all around her. In that moment, Sarah’s life “turned darker than black.” Gone were her lovely good looks, her life as a teacher, and perhaps the attention of the two young men who had been so drawn to her. No one suffers more torment than Davey, who wonders if he was really responsible for Sarah's accident. If he had agreed to have police guard the Amish farms, as some wanted, Sarah would not have been hurt. The Amish may be peace-loving, but they are not without their tensions. Author Byler, who is herself a member of the Amish, writes a tautly told story, full of dark fears, difficult dilemmas, and deep love.

Amish Christmas Romance Collection

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1680993992
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Amish Christmas Romance Collection written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling Amish novelist Linda Byler’s three heartwarming Christmas romances—in one affordable volume! Linda Byler is beloved for her skillful story telling and true-to-life descriptions of Amish food, faith, and culture. As an Amish woman herself, she can share details of Amish life that few can replicate. Here are three heartwarming novellas full of longing, struggle, confused feelings, and ultimately love. Little Amish Matchmaker: Simon can't stop thinking about the pretty Amish teacher at the local one-room school. But he's ignored the sparks between them because he's so shy. So Simon's little brother, Isaac, takes matters into his own hands. Amish novelist Byler brings her tender humor and skillful observation of family relationships to this holiday story. The Christmas Visitor: Ruth Miller’s Amish neighbors help her to make the difficult transition from wife to widow. As Christmas approaches, Ruth knows that she can't afford gifts for her children. But then banana boxes full of food, treats for the children, and even money begin to appear on her front porch. Who is leaving her these generous gifts? And who is that handsome stranger who always seems to show up when she most needs help? Mary’s Christmas Goodbye: Mary Stoltzfus is thirty years old, splashed with freckles, and unmarried. In her Amish world, that qualifies her to be called an old maid. When she travels to Montana to teach, she arrives at a desolate station and meets Arthur Bontrager, who introduces her to Beaver Creek School, dirt roads, and the fancy shed where she would live. She has no idea the physical challenges she will face during Montana’s cruel winter . . . nor the struggles her heart will encounter as she learns to open herself to the possibility of love.

Sadie's Montana Trilogy

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1680991345
Total Pages : 959 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Sadie's Montana Trilogy written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 959 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sadie Miller didn't know what to expect when her family left Ohio for the small Montana Amish settlement—certainly not horse thieves, mysterious men, or her family falling apart. Can Sadie find her place in this wild, Western community, far from the familiar—and discover love along the way? Wild Horses, Book 1: Sadie Miller is adjusting to life at Aspen East Ranch when Ezra appears. Perfect in every way and fully intending to marry Sadie, Ezra seems like a dream, but does Sadie love him? And who is this fascinating Mark who helps to rescue a dying horse and shows up at the Amish hymn-sing, though he is English? Now Sadie's own close-knit family is falling apart. Mam claims her head is cluttered and unclear. The worst part is, Dat refuses to acknowledge Mam's struggles. Sadie finds some refuge in Nevaeh, a black-and-white paint. But when a dreadful accident involving wild horses occurs, Sadie must move forward into the unknown. Keeping Secrets, Book 2: There's horse trouble in Montana again. Only this time, horses aren't being stolen, they're being shot. No hard-working ranch horse or Amish horse and buggy is safe. Sadie's heart is still set on Mark, despite warnings from concerned friends. Then Daniel appears—a visitor from Lancaster County. With cornflower-blue eyes and a strong, square jaw, he is everything that Mark is not. Why, Sadie wonders desperately, are there so many secrets? The Disappearances, Book 3: Sadie may be married now, but she's as spirited as ever. Soon after she and Mark are settled into the farmhouse, she's visited by three FBI agents who question her about the two children who mysteriously appeared one day at the Ranch. Before the agents leave, they warn Sadie that her beloved horse, Paris, is highly valuable, and that she and Mark may be in grave danger. This news, on top of Mark's unexpected black moods, leaves Sadie confused and disillusioned. Mercifully, healing and courage reappear in unexpected times and places in this concluding volume of the Sadie's Montana series. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Who Is Mary?

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 168099929X
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Who Is Mary? written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in a new Amish romance series by beloved novelist Linda Byler, an active member of the Amish church. With her copper red hair and inquisitive personality, Mary is an anomaly in her Amish community in western New York. She tries to join in the fun with the other youth as they gather for hymn singings and games, but she finds it all rather dull. None of the young men are interested in her and she's even less interested in them. With each passing year, she feels more and more out of place and stifled by life as a misfit in a rural Amish community. When her aunt comes for a visit and suggests she return to Lancaster with her to help manage her bakery, Mary sees her opportunity for the change she's desperately craving. But her parents forbid her to go, her father convinced that leaving the family for the busy life of Lancaster will lead her down a path of destruction. Mary is deeply distressed, wanting to honor her parents' wishes and also knowing she can't stay trapped in their isolated community forever. At twenty-one, she's old enough to decide for herself, and yet it's painful to be at odds with her father. Will she go, despite her father's dire warnings? If she stays, will she just continue to disappoint her parents, asking too many questions and never finding a man to marry? One thing is sure. Before she can even think about dating, she needs to figure out who she is and where she belongs. And that might require a boldness she didn't know she possessed.

All in Good Time

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1680998323
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book All in Good Time written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This final book in The Long Road Home trilogy is full of unexpected twists. The redemptive ending will leave you smiling for days. As May settles into family life, she has so much to be grateful for. Yes, there are plenty of challenges as she continues to heal from the demons of her past, but her loving husband and sweet children are the greatest earthly gift she could ask for. And having Oba in their home is almost more precious than she could have imagined . . . at least, if it weren't for his ongoing anger and hardness of heart. May's children are steadily growing older, and eventually they begin to face relationship struggles of their own. Can May help them navigate the turbulent waters of young love? And will Oba's heart ever soften enough to find love, or will he always face loneliness and despair? This is the final volume in a unique Amish romance that tackles heavy issues of abuse, racism, and the damage done when a community puts reputation over faith. But ultimately there is also hope, love, and the unflinching faithfulness of a good God.

Honoring Christmas

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1680999397
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Honoring Christmas written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amish novelist Linda Byler spins a heartwarming tale set in the early 1800s at Christmastime. It's 1823 and life is not easy for fourteen-year-old Henry. With an alcoholic father, it's up to Henry to provide for his younger siblings. His mother, Caroline, tries her best, but she's physically and emotionally exhausted. There never seems to be enough food to go around, and their home beside the Juniata River in Pennsylvania is hardly up to the task of sheltering them through the cold winter months. When Henry's father leaves the family and then passes away, Caroline sinks even deeper into depression. While working at the local hotel, Henry discovers a young Indian woman who has been kidnapped by travelers. He attempts to rescue her, which changes the trajectory of his life. Then, unexpectedly, Caroline's parents arrive from Ireland. They've become anabaptists since Caroline left the home country, and now they're fleeing persecution. Caroline is relieved to see her parents, but when it comes to faith, they're at odds. Given the hardships that Caroline and her children have been through, how could they ever believe in a good God? As Christmas nears, lives and hearts begin to taste a dramatic change. Can Henry and his mother open their hearts to God? And might there be another chance at love for Caroline? Author Linda Byler is an active member of the Amish church and writes all her novels by hand with a pen and notebook. She offers a unique and fascinating look into Amish history and culture.

Christmas Every Day

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 168099901X
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Christmas Every Day written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amish novelist Linda Byler spins a heartwarming tale set in Amish country at Christmastime. Annie and Fannie are ten-year-old twins and the youngest of twelve siblings. Life is busy with so many living under the same roof, and though the twins love their family, they often feel overlooked. It's no fun being bossed around by older siblings and Mam is often stressed and always strict. As Christmas approaches, the twins have the added burden of practicing for their little Amish school's play, but what they're really passionate about is getting a pony or horse. Oh, what they would give to have a horse of their own to ride and groom and care for. It's all they can think about. Well, that and the way their thirty-year-old brother Mike is swooning over fancy Miriam. Will he ever get up the courage to ask her to be his girlfriend? Delightfully sweet and brimming with the details of Amish life, this Christmas tale will leave readers smiling over the simplicity of Amish culture and the complexities of families and romance that transcend every culture. Author Linda Byler is an active member of the Amish church and writes all her novels by hand with a pen and notebook. She offers a unique and fascinating look into Amish history and culture.

Love Conquers All

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 168099848X
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Love Conquers All written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amish novelist Linda Byler spins a heartwarming tale about an Amish widow trying to survive in colonial America. Paula has been cursed since birth—or so her mother told her for as long as she could remember. Her life is plagued by bad omens and disaster waits at every turn. Still, nothing could prepare her for the loss of three of her children, and then her husband. A recent immigrant to America, now a single mother of two, and dealing with severe anxiety, Paula faces a long winter of trials and heartache. When Paula's younger daughter becomes seriously ill, Paula sets out on foot through the deep snow to get help. Along the way, she encounters another recent immigrant from Germany—a man who quickly becomes a great help and comfort. But Paula's fears of more tragedy threaten to derail their budding relationship. Besides that, the floundering couple find themselves in trouble with the church. And Paula's headstrong eight-year-old daughter is determined that no man will try to take her late father's place. Will Christmas bring more heartache, or the hope of a brighter future? Author Linda Byler is an active member of the Amish church and writes all her novels by hand with a pen and notebook. She offers a unique and fascinating look into Amish history and culture.

Garment of Praise

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1680999125
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Garment of Praise written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final book in the New Directions series delves into the complexities of a blended Amish family. Are love and faith enough to navigate through relationship tensions, homesickness, and tragedy? Susan has been in Wyoming long enough to feel at home, but instead she finds herself still struggling to adapt to the dusty landscape, the different customs, and life so far from family. She knows she should be appreciating the big, beautiful log home that Isaac built, but sometimes even that feels like a burden—so much of it to clean, and Isaac always traipsing in with his muddy boots and clothes smelling of diesel. But those are just the surface problems. The real struggle is the same as it has been since the day she married Isaac—the long hours he spends away at his logging job and the way his son Titus seems to loathe her presence in their lives. Titus is growing quickly, coming closer to manhood every day. He's working with his father finally, always torn between wanting to impress him and being repulsed by the entire logging industry. He struggles with pent-up anger from his mother's death, Susan swooping in as if she could take her place, and never feeling like he's enough for his dad. But could a meeting with a young woman full of her own struggles change everything? Author Linda Byler is an active member of the Amish church and writes all her novels by hand with a pen and notebook. She offers a unique and fascinating look into Amish history and culture.

Hester Takes Charge

Author : Linda Byler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1680991949
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Hester Takes Charge written by Linda Byler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hester, the startlingly beautiful Native American who was rescued as an infant by an Amish couple, now lives in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She shares a house with Bappie King, another Amish woman, living their independent lives in the fast-growing mid-18th-century city. Bappie runs a highly successful stand at the downtown farmers market; Hester is Bappie’s assistant when she isn’t out in the city nursing desperately sick children and their impoverished parents with her tinctures, teas, and rubs. And then one day, Noah comes back; Noah, the first child born to Hans and Kate Zug, the Amish couple who had welcomed Hester during their childless years. Both Hester and Noah are refugees from this Amish family gone awry. Both were victims of Hans’ deep attraction to the lovely Hester. Two hurt souls, they have each had their own adult troubles. Noah left his family and the Amish to join the War. Hester is the widow of William King, an Amish man who was determined to possess his wife and dictate her life. When Noah invites Hester to join him on a visit to their childhood home, Hester can no longer ignore her buried anger at her adopted father or her bitterness toward Annie, his second wife. Nor can Hester deny the tempting thrill of spending time with the steady but sensitive Noah, who since childhood showed special care for Hester. Hester and Noah both know that the visit home will force them to face blistering questions: Can they possibly forgive their ill father, Hans, for his misplaced love for Hester and his utter neglect of Noah? Can Hester and Noah risk marriage, especially if they can’t forgive Hans? Can Hester trust herself—and Noah—enough to marry again after her failed marriage to William? Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.