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The final book in Amy Clipstons acclaimed Amish Heirloom series - and both a Publishers Weekly and ECPA bestseller!"Clipston has woven hints of Mattie and Leroys history throughout the first three books in this series, leaving her best novel yet to conclude this familys story of loss, love and hope." - RT Book Reviews, 4½ stars, TOP PICK!When Mattie packed her hope chest, she put away the heartache of her past. But as her daughters begin to unpack it, she discovers a healing more powerful than she ever hoped for.Mattie Fishers three daughters know that shes been keeping a secret from them. With each item pulled from the beloved family hope chest, theyve discovered a new clue about their mothers past.But theres a reason Mattie has been keeping her history hidden, and shes not sure shes ready to reopen old wounds. Will dredging up the past change the way her children view her? Or her marriage to their father? And can she handle the pain of revisiting the memories that preceded the last few happy decades?Matties story is one of grief and learning to love again. But like the best things preserved in a hope chest, its a story of love and redemption born out of heartache - and its past time to share it."Clipston has written another heartwarming romance, with lifelike characters and a delightfully detailed setting." - BOOKLIST "A story of loss and healing, the latest in award winning author Clipstons Amish Heirloom series creatively balances love, restoration, and second chances with tackling tough issues." - CBA Market"Clipston provides a deep, nuanced portrait of . . . grief and the challenges of trying to move forward in life while buried under pain, fear, anger, and confusion." - Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Hi! I'm a bestselling author of heartwarming romance and happily ever after. Contemporary Romance (Non-Amish) * The Heart of Splendid Lake (2021) * The View from Coral Cove (5/2022) * On the Way to Christmas (Anthology) (10/2022) * Something Old, Something New (1/2023) An Amish Legacy 1. Foundation of Love (2022) 2. Building a Future (2022) 3. Breaking New Ground (2023) 4. The Hearts of Shelter (2023) An Amish Marketplace 1. The Bake Shop (2019) 2. The Farm Stand (2020) 3. The Coffee Corner (2020) 4. The Jam and Jelly Nook (2021) An Amish Homestead 1. A Place at our Table (2017) 2. Room on the Porch Swing (2018) 3. Seat by the Hearth (2018) 4. A Welcome at Our Door (2019) An Amish Heirloom 1. The Forgotten Recipe (2015) 2. The Courtship Basket (2016) 3. The Cherished Quilt (2017) 4. The Beloved Hope Chest (2017) Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel 1. A Hopeful Heart (2013) 2. A Mother's Secret (2014) 3. A Dream of Home (2015) 4. A Simple Prayer (2015) Kauffman Amish Bakery 1. A Gift of Grace (2009) 2. A Promise of Hope (2010) 3. A Place of Peace (2011) 4. A Life of Joy (2012) 5. A Season of Love (2012) Amish Anthologies * An Amish Kitchen (2012) - Spoonful of Love (Stand-alone story) * An Amish Cradle (2015) - A Son for Always (This story complements A Mother's Secret) * An Amish Market (2016) - Love Birds (This story complements The Forgotten Recipe) * An Amish Harvest (2016) - Love & Buggy Rides (This complements The Courtship Basket) * An Amish Home (2017) - Home Sweet Home (Stand-alone story) * An Amish Summer (2017) - Summer Storms (Stand-alone story) * Amish Sweethearts (2018) -Complements The Kauffman Amish Bakery Series and also has a sequel to my story in An Amish Summer* An Amish Heirloom (2018) - Complements A Place at our Table * An Amish Homecoming (2018) - Complements A Place at our Table * Seasons of an Amish Garden (2019) - Complements The Christmas Cat, novella included in An Amish Christmas Love * An Amish Reunion (2019) - Complements Room on the Porch Swing* An Amish Christmas Bakery (2019) - Cookies and Cheer (Stand-alone story) * An Amish Singing (2021) (Collection of four stories by Amy Clipston) * An Amish Christmas Wedding (2020) -Evergreen Love (Stand-alone story) * An Amish Barn Raising (2021) * An Amish Schoolroom (2021) * An Amish Quilting Bee (2021) Young Adult 1. Roadside Assistance (2011) 2. Reckless Heart (2012) (Kauffman Amish Bakery young adult book) 3. Destination Unknown (2014) 4. Miles from Nowhere (2015) Non-Fiction A Gift of Love (2014) Seasonal * A Plain and Simple Christmas (2010) Naomi's Gift (2011) * Kauffman Amish Christmas Collection (2012) * An Amish Christmas Gift (2015) includes Naomi's Gift* An Amish Christmas Love (2017) -The Christmas Cat* An Amish Christmas Bakery (2019) * An Amish Christmas Wedding (2020) * On the Way to Christmas (2022
