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An Amish widow with newborn twins discovers her deceased husband had disturbing secrets. As she tries to come to grips with the past, she considers a loveless marriage to ensure stability for her young family . . . with her faith in God hanging in the balance. Sarah Troyer never expected to raise her children on her own, but when her husband dies in a tragic accident, she finds refuge in the home of her parents in the Amish community of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. Sarah is taken completely by surprise when a stranger arrives claiming connections to her husband's past - even though he had told her he was an orphan with no family. From Luke, she learns her husband hid a secret life, one with ramifications that will change her own. Sarah's family, concerned for her and her children, encourages her to marry again. It should make sense . . . but Sarah's heart says no. She feels trapped. Should she marry a man she doesn't love? Or discover if her growing interest in Luke can be trusted? Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where you'll meet the women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery in Lancaster County. As each woman's story unfolds, you will share in her heartaches, trials, joys, dreams . . . and secrets. You'll discover how the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle and, most importantly, you will be encouraged by the hope and faith of these women, and the importance they place on their families.
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)
