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February 2026

America’s Amish Romance

Beginning in the late 1990s, a new, somewhat unexpected kind of romance novel burst upon the American literary scene: the Amish Romance.

Signaling a shift in the zeitgeist, the Amish Romance found a different way to pull at the heartstrings. Instead of following conventional approaches of steamy love stories set in contemporary settings or complicated times, it focused instead on traditional values, faith and rural communities. The bodice-ripper was replaced by intact plaid and a covered head, on a quilt or in a horse-drawn buggy. Love is love, right?

With a mixture of idealization and a yearning, this genre expresses a fascination with a religiously-centered community that sets itself outside of modernity, embracing what appeared to be a more simple life, eschewing modern technology. The stories focus on characters and situations which gave voice to moral choices and conflicts of faith while searching for love, companionship and fulfillment.

In this issue of Collections Connections, we are going to explore this fascination with the world of the Amish by exploring some of the most recognized authors in this romance genre so popular among NLS patrons.  

And in our new Collections Connections Audio Supplement, Rheagan Martin interviews NLS’ Megan McArdle and Katie Dunneback, senior selection librarians in the Collection Development Section, and Katie Rodda, senior accessible music librarian, in an animated, book club-style conversation about Amish romances, centered around the story collection "An Amish Reunion" by four popular authors. Rheagan also speaks to beloved NLS narrator Laura Giannarelli about her unique experiences in recording romance novels for our service. You can access the CC Audio Supplement here: Collections Connections Audio Supplement: February 2026 Passionate Pages of Romance DB133805

We’ll begin with the volume explored in the CC Audio Supplement:

An Amish Reunion: Four Stories DB117611
Clipston, Amy; Wiseman, Beth; Fuller, Kathleen; and Irvin, Kelly
9 hours, 0 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.

Four stories from bestselling authors in the Amish genre about reuniting with those you love: "Their True Home" by Amy Clipston, "A Reunion of Hearts" by Beth Wiseman; "A Chance to Remember" by Kathleen Fuller; and "Mended Hearts" by Kelly Irvin.

And we´ll continue on with a listing of notable authors in the Amish Romance genre and their respective series ...

Table of Contents
Fiction
Amish Romance Authors and Their Series

Beverly Lewis
Amy Clipston
Beth Wiseman
Shelley Shepard Gray
Wanda E. Brunstetter
Patricia Johns
Suzanne Woods Fisher
Linda Byler
Cindy Woodsmall
Marta Perry
Vannetta Chapman
Emma Miller
Tracy Fredrychowski
Jennifer Beckstrand
Rachel J. Good

A Taste of Amish Mystery

Samantha Price
Shelley Shepard Gray
Vannetta Chapman
Linda Castillo

Nonfiction
Library of Congress Resources
Quick Picks from NLS Librarians, Newly Available on BARD

Fiction                                                       (back to top)

Amish Romance Authors and Their Series

Beverly Lewis                                           (back to top)

The Shunning DB53518
8 hours, 19 minutes. Read by Margaret Strom.

Katie Lapp has always felt she does not belong in the Amish community of Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania. Then on the eve of her wedding to widower Bishop John, a startling announcement by her parents begins to unravel the only world Katie has ever known.
BRC00226 4 volumes.

Also in the Heritage of Lancaster County series:
The Confession DB53519 8 hours, 16 minutes. Read by Margaret Strom.
The Reckoning DB53520. 7 hours, 56 minutes. Read by Margaret Strom.

Prequel to "The Shunning": 
The Heirloom DB117366 10 hours, 8 minutes. Read by Libby McKnight.

Abram’s Daughters series

The Covenant DB56398
7 hours, 32 minutes. Read by Mary Kane.

Pennsylvania Dutch country, 1946. Amish teenager Leah Ebersol wishes only to court young Jonas Mast, but her father has someone else in mind. While Leah struggles to follow her heart, her older sister Sadie defies their faith, lured by the promise of love in a modern world.
BRC01363 3 volumes.

Also:
The Betrayal DB56399 8 hours, 7 minutes. Read by Mary Kane. BRC01362 3 volumes.
The Sacrifice DB59512 8 hours, 34 minutes. Read by Mary Kane. BRC00480 3 volumes. A production of the Iowa Dept. for the Blind.
The Prodigal DB60280. 8 hours, 28 minutes. Read by Mary Kane.
The Revelation DB60595 8 hours, 27 minutes. Read by Mary Kane.

Annie’s People series

The Preacher's Daughter DB62283
9 hours, 29 minutes. Read by Mary Kane.

Twenty-year-old Annie Zook of Paradise, Pennsylvania, is torn between accepting her family's Amish lifestyle or dedicating her life to her art — a sin in her community. When her Englisher pen pal Louisa Stratford comes to visit, Annie learns about the outside world and discovers a nonbeliever is interested in her.

Also:
The Englisher DB62875 28 hours, 2 minutes. Read by Mary Kane. BRC01449 3 volumes.
The Brethren DB64146 8 hours, 6 minutes. Read by Mary Kane.

Home to Hickory Hollow series 

The Fiddler DB74860
8 hours, 14 minutes. Read by Anne Hancock.

When her car gets a flat tire, classical violin prodigy Amelia is rescued by Michael, a young Amish man. Amelia, who secretly fiddles in a country band, stays at Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, for a few days before returning to the English world. But she misses the simple life.

Also:
The Bridesmaid DB75576 6 hours, 53 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.
Home to Hickory Hollow: The Guardian; The Secret Keeper DB77824 16 hours, 58 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.
The Last Bride DB79215 8 hours, 15 minutes. Read by Catherine Byers.

Rachel Yoder series

The Postcard DB54201
8 hours, 50 minutes. Read by Mitzi Friedlander.

Mennonite widow Rachel Yoder, hysterically blind after witnessing her son and husband killed in a buggy accident, lives and works at her Amish parents' bed-and-breakfast along with her young daughter. There she meets writer Philip Bradley, who uncovers family secrets when he finds a love letter in an antique desk.
BRC01438 3 volumes. Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Iowa Department for the Blind.

Also:
The Crossroad DB55493 7 hours, 54 minutes. Read by Mitzi Friedlander.
The Love Letters DB85118 9 hours, 29 minutes. Read by Abigail Maupin.
The Sunroom DB54270 2 hours, 36 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.

Courtship of Nellie Fisher series

The Parting DB66456
8 hours, 16 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.

Nellie Mae Fisher, still struggling with guilt and grief over her younger sister's death, dreams of marrying handsome Caleb Yoder. But some people in their Pennsylvania Amish community don't want them together — including Caleb's father. Rebellion against Old Order ways threatens to tear them, and their church, apart.

Also:
The Forbidden DB66753 Read by Gabriella Cavallero. BRC01412 4 volumes. Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Iowa Department for the Blind. 
The Longing DB68131 8 hours, 51 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.
The River DB81211 7 hours, 21 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.

Seasons of Grace series

The Secret DB69138
8 hours, 19 minutes. Read by Mary Kane.

Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. Secrets abound in Grace Byler's Amish community. Her mother grows restless and troubled before inexplicably leaving the family, and Grace herself hides a courtship. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Englischer Heather Nelson arrives seeking healing for an illness she has yet to come to terms with.

Also:
The Missing DB69803 7 hours, 44 minutes. Read by Mary Kane. BRG02552 3 volumes.
The Telling DB72507 7 hours, 36 minutes. Read by Mary Kane.

Rose trilogy

The Thorn DB72343
8 hours, 23 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.

Pennsylvania Dutch country. Rose Kauffman ignores warnings from her Amish beau Silas Good and her sister Hen and continues her close friendship with the bishop's foster son, Nick Franco. Meanwhile Hen is struggling in her marriage to her Englischer husband, Brandon Orringer — especially concerning the upbringing of their daughter, Mattie.

Also:
The Judgment DB73360 7 hours, 46 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.
The Mercy DB73777 7 hours, 32 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.

Sylvia Miller series

The Tinderbox DB95203
8 hours, 52 minutes. Read by Stina Nielsen.

On the eve of her parents' 20th wedding anniversary, Sylvia Miller stumbles across the key to her father's old brass tinderbox. Curiosity drives her to open it, but the secrets it contains shake her family's foundations and threaten their place in the Amish community they call home.

Also:
The Timepiece DB96857 9 hours, 28 minutes. Read by Stina Nielsen.

Amish Romance Short Stories

October Song DB59769
7 hours, 11 minutes. Read by Margaret Strom.

Lewis revisits the characters she wrote about in her Lancaster County books, describing how couples settle into their new lives in Pennsylvania Amish country. Glimpses show Katie and Dan celebrating their first anniversary, Rachel and Philip embracing parenthood, and Lydia Cottrell being courted by Levi King.

Amy Clipston                                             (back to top)

A Gift of Grace DBC14576
7 hours, 59 minutes. A production of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Talking Book Program. Read by Louise Mann.

Rebecca Kauffman's tranquil Old Order Amish life is transformed when she suddenly becomes guardian to her two teenage nieces after her English sister and brother-in-law are killed in an automobile accident. Instant motherhood, after years of unsuccessful attempts to conceive a child of her own, is both a joy and a heartache. Rebecca struggles to give the teenage girls the guidance they need as well as fulfill her duties as an Amish wife. Instead of the beautiful family life she dreamed of creating for her nieces, Rebecca is frustrated by her new role and begins to question her place in the Amish community, her marriage and her faith in God.

Also in the Kauffman Amish Bakery series:
A Promise of Hope DB102335. 8 hours, 15 minutes. Read by Devon O'Day.
A Place of Peace DB102484 9 hours, 14 minutes. Read by Devon O'Day.
A Life of Joy DB102679 9 hours, 5 minutes. Read by Devon O'Day.
A Season of Love DB102973 8 hours, 27 minutes. Read by Devon O'Day.

Amish Homestead series

A Place at Our Table DB90897
9 hours, 27 minutes. Read by Callie Beaulieu.

Amish farmer and volunteer firefighter Jamie Riehl met Kayla Dienner when there was a fire at her family's barn. The two share an attraction, but Kayla is unhappy that Jamie encourages Kayla's younger brother's ambitions to be a firefighter. BR22251 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Also:
Room on the Porch Swing DB93620. 9 hours, 51 minutes. Read by Callie Beaulieu. BR22559 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
A Seat by the Hearth: An Amish Homestead Novel DB93850. 9 hours, 55 minutes. Read by Callie Beaulieu. BR22599. 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
A Welcome at Our Door DB96019 9 hours, 44 minutes. Read by Callie Beaulieu. BR22812. 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel series

A Hopeful Heart: Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel, Book 1 DB94416
9 hours, 14 minutes. Read by Amy Melissa Bentley.

Hannah's Amish community has been supportive since the death of her husband — especially her late husband's brother Joshua, who has long been in love with her. Hannah is working as a housekeeper in the Lancaster Grand Hotel when she meets Trey, a wealthy businessman who has also suffered loss. BR22670 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Also:
A Mother's Secret: Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel, Book 2 DB94939 8 hours, 33 minutes. Amy Melissa Bentley. BR22696 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.
A Dream of Home DB95617 8 hours, 26 minutes. Read by Amy Melissa Bentley BR22784 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
A Simple Prayer: Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel DB96249 8 hours, 20 minutes. Amy Melissa Bentley. BR22843 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Amish Heirloom Novel series

The Forgotten Recipe: An Amish Heirloom Novel DBC25249
8 hours, 54 minutes. A production Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by C.S.E. Cooney.

After losing her beloved fiancé, Veronica Fisher takes solace in opening a bake stand to sell creations made from her mother's recipe. Soon, a regular visitor to her stand begins to gladden her.

Also:
The Courtship Basket DBC25250 9 hours, 55 minutes. Read by C.S.E. Cooney. 
The Cherished Quilt DBC25251 9 hours, 22 minutes. Read by C.S.E. Cooney.
The Beloved Hope Chest DB111143 8 hours, 52 minutes. Read by C.S.E. Cooney.

Amish Marketplace series

The Bake Shop DB98185
7 hours, 34 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.

The Lancaster County bake shop that Christiana Kurtz opens is so popular that the line blocks the leather and woodcraft shop next door run by Jeffrey Stoltzfus. Although they start off on the wrong foot, the two form a friendship until Christiana's father intervenes. 

Also:
The Farm Stand: An Amish Marketplace Novel DB101029 7 hours, 58 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.
The Coffee Corner: An Amish Marketplace Novel DB102520 7 hours, 29 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.
The Jam and Jelly Nook: An Amish Marketplace Novel DB103360 7 hours, 56 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.

Amish Legacy series

Foundation of Love DB108689
7 hours, 55 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.

Crystal Glick has lived with her brother's family since her father died and her fiancé broke their engagement. Crystal loves her bruderskinner and cheerfully helps her sister-in-law through a difficult pregnancy, but she yearns for a husband and children of her own. Duane Bontrager is mourning the recent death of his wife after 24 years of marriage. He and his grown sons have a thriving roofing business but can't get used to life without her. But then a roofing job at the Glicks introduces Duane and Crystal, and their lives will never be the same.

Also:
Building A Future DB110607 7 hours, 34 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.
Breaking New Ground: An Amish Legacy Novel DB116237 7 hours, 28 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst. 
The Heart's Shelter DB120396. 8 hours, 44 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.

Standalone novels

The Heart of Splendid Lake DB106076
9 hours, 1 minute. Read by Gina Francesca.

Brianna is the only one of the Porter sisters who chose to stay in the small town of Splendid Lake, North Carolina, and help her father run their small resort until his unexpected death. She meets real estate investor Scott when he approaches her to buy the resort. 

Also:
The View from Coral Cove DB109361 8 hours, 42 minutes. Read by Madison Lawrence.
Something Old, Something New DB112014 8 hours, 19 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.
Caring for the Amish Family DB130397 5 hours, 25 minutes. Read by Eva Wilhelm.

Beth Wiseman                                         (back to top)

Daughters of the Promise DB96561
41 hours, 12 minutes. Read by Jennifer Hubbard.

Four novels of women seeking love in the Amish communities of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, written between 2008 and 2010. In "Plain Perfect," Lillian visits her grandparents and falls for an Amish widower with a son. Also includes "Plain Pursuit," "Plain Promise" and "Plain Paradise."

Also:
Plain Proposal: A Daughters of the Promise Novel DBC25239 8 hours, 8 minutes. A production of the Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Renee Ertl.
Plain Peace DBC25240 8 hours, 35 minutes. Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Renee Ertl.

Amish Inn series

A Picture of Love DB103555
7 hours, 13 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.

Sweet Naomi Byler cooks meals for the guests at the Peony Inn, where the Amish owners love her like a granddaughter. She knows she'll get over her fiancé, who left her to court someone else, but assumes marriage will never be a part of her future. BR24672 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Also:
An Unlikely Match DB103880 7 hours, 43 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst. BR24692 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.
A Season of Change DB106316 7 hours, 40 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst. BR24743 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Land of Canaan series

Seek Me with All Your Heart: A Land of Canaan Novel DB99345
9 hours, 49 minutes. Read by Jennifer Hubbard.

After a tragedy, Emily's family resettled in a small Amish community in Canaan, Colorado, where they hope the distance will help erase painful memories. David is eager to leave Canaan, but he is drawn to Emily despite his fears that his health makes a future with anyone impossible.

Also:
The Wonder of Your Love DB100419 7 hours, 49 minutes. Read by Kirsten Potter
His Love Endures Forever: A Land of Canaan Novel DB100351 8 hours, 59 minutes. Read by Cecelia Riddett.

Amish Journey series

Hearts in Harmony DB95231
7 hours, 59 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.

Levi Shetler was a musical prodigy, but he hasn't touched a piano in years because his strict Amish community forbids instruments. Mary Hershberger learned Levi's secret talent when they were childhood friends, and now she must help him reconcile the thing he loves with his faith.

Also:
Listening to Love DB96849 7 hours, 51 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.
A Beautiful Arrangement: An Amish Journey Novel DB99614 7 hours, 4 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.

Amish Secrets series

Her Brother's Keeper: An Amish Secrets Novel DB84590
7 hours, 59 minutes. Read by Kerry Dukin.

Charlotte Dolinsky goes undercover to better understand the community her brother Ethan had joined and died in. She poses as Mary Troyer, a distant cousin of the family of her brother's fiancée, Hannah King. What she learns about her brother makes her question both him and her faith. BR21513 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Also:
Love Bears All Things: An Amish Secrets Novel DB87462 8 hours, 14 minutes. Read by Kerry Dukin. BR21866 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Home All Along: An Amish Secrets Novel DB97942 8 hours, 3 minutes. Read by Clifton Harris. BR22976 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Amish Bookstore series

The Bookseller's Promise DB123034
7 hours, 11 minute. Read by Lauren Berst.

"Yvonne Wilson arrives in Montgomery, Indiana, determined to purchase a rare book on behalf of a client willing to pay her an absurd amount of money for her efforts. Engaged to be married in a few months, Yvonne is thrown off guard when she finds herself attracted to the handsome bookstore owner, Jake Lantz — and now she's asking herself unexpected questions about her future. Will Yvonne leave the quaint life she's been living in Amish Country to go back to her fiancé?" — Provided by publisher.

Also:
The Story of Love DB113481 7 hours, 13 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.
Hopefully Ever After DB124111 8 hours, 1 minute. Read by Lauren Berst.

Standalone novels

The House That Love Built DB77944
11 hours, 4 minutes. Read by Nona Pipes.

Smithville, Texas. Widowed hardware-store owner Brooke Holloway welcomes newcomer Owen Saunders to town. A bitter divorce left Owen distrustful of love, but wholesome Brooke and her two kids appeal to him. Meanwhile, Owen's uncle and a local teen move into the old mansion Owen is restoring.

Also:
An Amish Year: Four Amish Novellas DBC25220 11 hours, 0 minutes. A production of the Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.

Shelley Shepard Gray                             (back to top)

Hidden DB98770
5 hours, 40 minutes. Read by Kirsten Potter.

When Anna runs from her abusive boyfriend, she heads to her friend Katie Brenneman, whose family runs an Amish bed and breakfast. The Brennemans welcome her, but Katie's older brother Henry doesn't trust that Anna could ever fit in with their lives.

Also in the Sisters of the Heart series:
Wanted: Sisters of the Heart, Book 2 DB98908 6 hours, 3 minutes. Read by Kirsten Potter.
Forgiven: Sisters of the Heart, book 3 DB99043 5 hours, 46 minutes. Read by Kirsten Potter.
Grace: A Christmas Sisters of the Heart novel DB99400 6 hours, 48 minutes. Read by Kirsten Potter.

Amish of Hart County series

The Amish of Hart County Trilogy DB89752
18 hours, 50 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.

Three stories of suspense and romance set in the Amish community of Hart County. In "Her Secret," Hannah Hilty and her family have moved to Hart County to remake their lives after a stalker goes too far. Love with a neighbor blooms. Includes "His Guilt" and "The Gift."

Also:
Her Fear DB91902 6 hours, 37 minutes. Read by Tavia Gilbert.
His Promise: An Amish Christmas in Hart County DB99659 6 hours, 7 minutes. Read by Tavia Gilbert.
His Risk: The Amish of Hart County DB91755 6 hours, 56 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.

Amish Brides of Pinecraft series (braille only)

The Promise of Palm Grove: Amish Brides of Pinecraft, Book 1 BR22849
3 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Amish bride-to-be Leona is on vacation with friends in the small Florida town of Pinecraft because she needs a break from her overbearing fiancé, Edmund. When she meets handsome Amish man Zachary, Leona is faced with two very different possible futures. 2015.

Also:
The Proposal at Siesta Key: Amish Brides of Pinecraft, Book 2 BR22898 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.
A Wedding at the Orange Blossom Inn: Amish Brides of Pinecraft, Book 3 BR22899 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.
A Christmas Bride in Pinecraft: An Amish Brides of Pinecraft Christmas Novel BR22928 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Walnut Creek series

The Patient One DB96240
7 hours, 22 minutes. Read by Tavia Gilbert.

After the death of a friend, Marie Hartman moves back to Walnut Creek. She wants to reconnect with her other childhood friends, including John Byler. John still lives at home with his Amish family, but lately feels that God intends something else for him.

Also:
The Loyal One DB96733 7 hours, 26 minutes. Read by Tavia Gilbert.
The Protective One DB98591 7 hours, 29 minutes. Read by Tavia Gilbert.
The Trustworthy One DB106952 7 hours, 21 minutes. Read by Tavia Gilbert.

Berlin Bookmobile series

A Perfect Amish Romance DB103347
7 hours, 19 minutes. Read by Tavia Gilbert.

Aaron Coblentz has been secretly studying to take the GED to get promoted at work, but he can't let his Amish family know. When Aaron asks bookmobile librarian Sarah Anne Miller for help, she plays matchmaker and arranges for Kayla Kaufman to be his tutor. BR24635 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Also:
An Amish Surprise DB105051 7 hours, 1 minute. Read by Tavia Gilbert.
A Christmas Courtship DB107225 7 hours, 24 minutes. Read by Tavia Gilbert.

Return to Sugarcreek series

Hopeful DBC25243
6 hours, 50 minutes. A production of the Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Robynn Rodriguez.

Miriam has never felt particularly beautiful, especially because she's always been a bit heavier than other girls her age. When Junior, the man she's pined for all her life, suddenly seeks her out, she's thrilled to be noticed ... until she realizes he's only asking her to help get the attention of Mary Kathryn Hershberger, her pretty friend.

Also:
Thankful DBC25244 6 hours, 45 minutes. A production of the Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Bernadette Dunne.
Joyful DBC25245 6 hours, 28 minutes. A production of the Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Bernadette Dunne.

Amish ABCs series

A is for Amish DB123046
8 hours, 45 minutes. Read by Callie Beaulieu.

"Martin is reeling from a bad breakup. When he meets his grandparents' neighbor, Patti Coblentz, he is immediately drawn to her. But he feels unable to overcome his defenses." — Provided by publisher.

Also:
B is for Bonnet DB127546 7 hours, 55 minutes. Read by Callie Beaulieu.

Seasons of Sugarcreek series

Winter's Awakening: Seasons of Sugarcreek, Book One DB101698
7 hours, 54 minutes. Read by Robynn Rodriguez.

In the Amish town of Sugarcreek, Ohio, Joshua knows what's expected of him: to work at the family store and marry Gretta, whom he's courted for years. But when a new English family moves in next door, Joshua wonders if his future plans are set too firmly in stone.

Also:
Spring's Renewal DB101788 8 hours, 12 minutes. Read by Robynn Rodriguez.
Autumn's Promise DB104894 8 hours, 21 minutes. Read by Robynn Rodriguez.
Christmas in Sugarcreek DB110507 5 hours, 56 minutes. Read by Robynn Rodriguez.

Season in Pinecraft series

Her Heart's Desire DB117536
7 hours, 7 minutes. Read by Christina Moore.

Mary Margaret Miller needs an escape from her small Amish community. She boards a bus, all alone, for a vacation in Pinecraft, Florida. Meeting Betsy and Lilly on the way, she's amazed to find two kindred spirits. They become fast friends and determine to have the best two weeks of their lives. But when someone from Mary's past shows up in Pinecraft, it seems like her perfect vacation is ruined.

Also:
Her Only Wish DB117614 6 hours, 37 minutes. Read by Christina Moore.
Her Secret Hope DB124751 6 hours, 56 minutes. Read by Christina Moore.

Amish of Apple Creek series

Happily Ever Amish DB113317
6 hours, 55 minutes. Read by Tavia Gilbert.

"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..." — Provided by publisher.

Also:
Once upon a Buggy DB121325 6 hours, 33 minutes. Read by Tavia Gilbert.
An Amish Cinderella DB121557 6 hours, 51 minutes. Read by Tavia Gilbert.

Standalone novel

An Amish Christmas Star DBC24482
8 hours, 52 minutes. A production of Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library. Read by Anne Rottmann.

Three holiday stories celebrating the spirit of the season, the warmth of simple Amish traditions and the joys of coming home for Christmas.

Wanda E. Brunstetter                               (back to top)

Lancaster Brides: Romance Drives the Buggy in Four Inspiring Novels DB61984
21 hours, 49 minutes. Read by Catherine Byers.

Four Pennsylvania Amish women fall in love. In "A Merry Heart," Miriam's dream man is marrying another girl. In "Looking for a Miracle," wheelchair-using Rebekah desires acceptance. Outsider Laura, in "Plain and Fancy," comes to Lancaster and falls for Eli. Rachel, in "The Hope Chest," wants her sister's boyfriend.

Also:
The Daughters of Lancaster County DB66094
29 hours, 48 minutes. Read by Catherine Byers.

In this companion to "Lancaster Brides" (above), three Amish families in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, endure tragedies and romance. In "The Storekeeper's Daughter," Naomi Fisher longs to marry Caleb, but since her mother's death, she's forced to rear her seven siblings and work in her father's store.

Prairie State Friends series

Prairie State Friends DB85441
27 hours, 44 minutes. Read by Abigail Maupin and Teresa Willis.

Three romances set in an Amish community in Illinois. In "The Decision," Jonah Miller had a broken heart when he left Pennsylvania, but when he moves to Illinois and meets Elaine, he might just love again. Also includes "The Gift" and "The Restoration." 

Sisters of Holmes County series

A Sister's Secret DB65578
7 hours, 55 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.

Grace Hostettler returns to Holmes County, Ohio, and joins the Amish church after sampling the outside world. Grace plans to marry Cleon Schrock, but Gary Walker, a former Englisher boyfriend, arrives in town and threatens to reveal Grace's secrets. Grace also suspects that Gary is sabotaging her family's businesses. 2007.

Also:
A Sister's Test DB66243 7 hours, 41 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison
A Sister's Hope DB67545 7 hours, 40 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.

Amish Millionaire series

The English Son DB121636
(written with Jean Brunstetter) 2 hours, 36 minutes. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.

"Meet businessman Joel Byler, who has gotten himself into a financial bind, and his eccentric, wealthy Amish father, who is done bailing out his spoiled son. When will Joel learn he must pay for his own mistakes — and at what cost to his business, his fiancée and his Amish siblings?" — OCLC.

Also:
The Stubborn Father DB122042 2 hours, 33 minutes. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.
The Betrayed Fiancee DB122339 2 hours, 35 minutes. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.
The Missing Will DB122748 2 hours, 34 minutes. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.
The Divided Family DB122546 2 hours, 28 minutes. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.
The Selfless Act DB122999 2 hours, 49 minutes. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.

Indiana Cousins series

A Cousin's Promise DB70301
8 hours, 56 minutes. Read by Michael McCullough.

Wayne Lambright loses his leg in a car accident during a weekend getaway from his Indiana Amish community. Afraid his injuries will prevent him from being a good husband, Wayne breaks his engagement to Loraine Miller. Loraine hopes to reconcile, but the return of her ex-boyfriend complicates her feelings.

Also:
A Cousin's Prayer DB70535 7 hours, 47 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.
A Cousin's Challenge DB71213. 7 hours, 50 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.

Kentucky Brothers series

The Journey DB74142
10 hours, 35 minutes. Read by Theresa Conkin.

Amish carpenter Titus Fisher of Pennsylvania is brokenhearted when his girlfriend Phoebe cannot commit to him or his Amish faith. Titus moves to a Kentucky settlement where he meets his employer's unconventional daughter Suzanne, who would rather build furniture than cook.

Also:
The Healing DB74414 10 hours, 32 minutes. Read by Jill Ferris.
The Struggle DB75559 10 hours, 22 minutes. Read by Theresa Conkin.

Brides of Lehigh Canal series

Brides of Lehigh Canal: Trilogy DB89275
16 hours, 41 minutes. Read by Catherine Byers.

Omnibus of three Christian romances set along a Pennsylvania canal in the late nineteenth century. In "Kelly's Chance," a young woman wants to leave her life along the canal and become an artist. Also includes "Betsy's Return" and "Sarah's Choice." 

Amish Greenhouse Mystery series

The Crow's Call DB108710
10 hours, 57 minutes. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.

"Mysterious events plague a greenhouse in Pennsylvania's Amish Country. When Vernon King, his son and son-in-law are involved in a terrible accident, three women are left to cope with their deaths, as they become the sole providers of the family they have left. The women's only income must come from the family greenhouse, but someone seems to be trying to force them out of business." — Provided by publisher.

Also:
The Mockingbird's Song DB109354 11 hours, 5 minutes. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.
The Robin's Greeting DB109795 11 hours, 50 minutes. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.

Amish Cooking Class series

Amish Cooking Class DB90499
31 hours, 38 minutes. Read by Deborah Desmone,

Three novels — with recipes included — about a cooking class held at an Amish farm in Ohio. In "The Seekers," Heidi Troyer decides to start the classes, gathering an unexpected group of students who all need healing. Also includes "The Blessing" and "The Celebration."

Amish Hawaiian Adventures series

Amish Hawaiian Adventures: Two Amish Romances Blossom on the Island of Kauai DB120345
16 hours, 47 minutes. Read by Eva Wilhelm.

"Ellen Lambright thought she was going back to Hawaii only to help her best friend through multiple challenges, but she also befriends a man who has been hiding from his past. Reuben Zook works on the Williams family's organic farm, far from his past mistakes and burning regrets. The attraction is mutual, but Ellen's commitment to the Amish faith stands between them. Could a heartfelt discovery lead to forgiveness, reunion, and love? Or is Ellen's destiny waiting for her in Indiana?" — OCLC.

Brides of Webster County series

The Brides of Webster County: Four Bestselling Romance Novels in One Volume DB71736
30 hours, 20 minutes. Read by Mitzi Friedlander.

Four novels depict the lives of diverse Amish women in Missouri who struggle with their faith while finding their place in the world. Includes "Going Home," "On Her Own," "Dear to Me" and "Allison's Journey." In the first, Faith Andrews returns home with her daughter after losing her husband.

Prayer Jars series

The Hope Jar DB94304
12 hours, 1 minute. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.

Desperate for a new start, Michelle Taylor meets the Lapps and lets them believe that she is their long-lost granddaughter. She comes to love their Amish community in Lancaster County, but her budding faith is shaken when she finds an old jar full of someone's thoughts and prayers.

Also:
The Forgiving Jar DB94723 11 hours, 51 minutes. Read by Rebecca Gallagher.
The Healing Jar DB102160 11 hours, 26 minutes. Read by Nicola Daval.

Discovery series

Goodbye to Yesterday DBC01522
1 hour, 55 minutes. A production of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Iowa Department for the Blind. Read by Mary Tighe.

Newlyweds Meredith and Luke Stoltzfus are an Amish couple who are faced with the greatest challenge of their young lives. Financial struggles. Arguments. A suspected pregnancy. A last-minute trip to Middlebury, Indiana. A deadly encounter at a Philadelphia bus station. Will their love and faith be enough to bring them back together again, against all odds?

Also:
The Silence of Winter: A Lancaster County Saga DBC01523 2 hours, 0 minutes.  A production of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Iowa Department for the Blind Read by Sue Ketelsen.
The Hope of Spring DBC01524 2 hours, 38 minutes. A production of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Iowa Department for the Blind. Read by Mary Richards.
The Pieces of Summer: A Lancaster County Saga DBC01525 2 hours, 16 minutes. A production of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Iowa Department for the Blind. Read by Donna Davis.
A Revelation in Autumn: A Lancaster County Saga DBC01526 2 hours, 1 minute. A production of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Iowa Department for the Blind. Read by Melissa Chapman.
A Vow for Always: A Lancaster County Saga DBC01527 2 hours, 42 minutes. A production of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Iowa Department for the Blind. Read by Catherine Van Maanen.

Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club series

The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club DB131101
9 hours, 4 minutes. Read by Renee Ertl.

"When Amish widow Emma Yoder offers quilting lessons, she acquires a diverse collection of six non-Amish students who form bonds with her and each other as they work through their problems and learn to create beautiful quilts." — Provided by publisher.

Also:
The Tattered Quilt: Return of the Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club DB131405 8 hours, 52 minutes. Read by Renee Ertl.
The Healing Quilt DB131269 9 hours, 30 minutes. Read by Judith West.

Standalone novel

White Christmas Pie DBG07002
7 hours, 6 minutes. Read by Betty Tyrrell.

Will Henderson is a young man tortured by his father's abandonment, and Karen Yoder is the young Amish woman he is to marry in December. With Will jealous of an old boyfriend and worried about destroying his own future family, the wedding may be called off. Can Will forgive his father and marry the woman he loves — and can an old recipe for White Christmas pie contain the truth that sets him free? BRG02568 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Story Collection (written with Jean and Richelle Brunstetter) 

Amish Front Porch Stories: 18 Short Tales of Simple Faith and Wisdom DB98296
9 hours, 43 minutes. Read by Kerry Dukin.

Collection of 18 short stories highlighting life in Amish country. Nine themes — love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance — are illustrated by two stories each. 

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The Amish Matchmaking Dilemma DB116699
6 hours, 17 minutes. Read by Laura Hatch.

"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?" — Provided by publisher.

Also in the Amish Country Matches series:
Their Amish Secret DB116709 6 hours, 28 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.
The Amish Marriage Arrangement DB117342 6 hours, 46 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.
An Amish Mother for His Child DB129857 5 hours, 42 minutes. Read by Laura Hatch.
Amish Sleigh Bells DB130893 6 hours, 57 minutes. Read by Merissa Czyz.
Her Pretend Amish Beau DB130082 5 hours, 37 minutes. Read by Shawn Hertel.

Redemption's Amish Legacies series

The Nanny's Amish Family DB109539
5 hours, 46 minutes. Read by Laura Hatch.

"Schoolteacher Patience Flaud longs for a family of her own — but knows it can never happen. At least she can help Amish bachelor Thomas Wiebe with his small Englisher daughter. As she settles the child into Amish life, Patience begins falling for the bewildered new father and his heartbroken little girl. But is love enough to make them a permanent family?" — Provided by publisher.

Also:
A Precious Christmas Gift DB109540 5 hours, 50 minutes. Read by Laura Hatch.
Wife on His Doorstep DB109870 6 hours, 23 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.
Snowbound with the Amish Bachelor DB110002 6 hours, 48 minutes. Read by Andy Pyle.
Blended Amish Blessings DB110484 6 hours, 40 minutes. Read by Maggy Stacy.

Infamous Amish series

The Preacher's Son DB102688
9 hours, 20 minutes. Read by Abigail Maupin.

The Amish residents of Bountiful, Pennsylvania, are stunned when preacher Abe Yoder is imprisoned for fraud. To support his sisters, Abe's son Isaiah takes a job in the Glick family's bookbinding shop, though it means working alongside a woman who has every reason to resent him.

Also:
The Preacher's Daughter DB108298 9 hours, 29 minutes. Read by Michael Kirby, Avie Paige.
Loving Lovina DB108382 9 hours, 15 minutes. Read by Michael Kirby.

Amish Country Haven series

A Cowboy in Amish Country DB127419
9 hours, 30 minutes. Read by Elizabeth Rose.

"Ranching in Amish Country is both a challenge and a joy for Wilder Westhouse. Though he'll never be fully accepted, he relies on his neighbors. Hiring Amish runaway Sue Schmidt as a ranch hand could cause problems, especially since her family lives next door. And falling for the beautiful and pregnant cattlewoman will strain relations further and complicate both their lives. Unless love can mend fences ... and families." — Provided by publisher.

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The Choice DB97491
10 hours, 6 minutes. Read by Cassandra Campbell.

Carrie Weaver must decide whether to run away to marry baseball pitcher Solomon Riehl or stay in the Amish community where she was raised. When Sol leaves, Carrie considers marriage to a family friend who offers to protect her and her brother.

Also in the Lancaster County Secrets series:
The Waiting DB97552 9 hours, 47 minutes. Read by Cassandra Campbell.
The Search DBC20515 8 hours, 37 minutes. A production of the Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Scott Patterson.

Amish Beginnings series

Anna's Crossing: An Amish Beginnings Novel DB100806
9 hours, 43 minutes. Read by Rachel Botchan.

In 1737, Anna Konig travels with her loved ones on a ship bound for America, as no one else in her Amish family speaks English. She meets Bairn, the ship's carpenter, who feels that God has abandoned him.

Also:
The Newcomer DB102657 9 hours, 8 minutes. Read by Rachel Botchan.
The Return: An Amish Beginnings Novel DB104809 9 hours, 34 minutes. Read by Rachel Botchan.

Stoney Ridge Seasons series

The Keeper DB74103
9 hours, 6 minutes. Read by Amy Rubinate.

After Julie Lapp's fiancé Paul Fisher postpones their wedding for a second time, Julie blames bachelor Roman Troyer — a beekeeper who travels among the Amish farms in Ohio and Pennsylvania with his hives — for encouraging the communities' young men to remain single.

Also:
The Haven DB75365 8 hours, 35 minutes. Read by Amy Rubinate.
The Lesson: A Novel; Stoney Ridge Seasons DB76183 9 hours, 52 minutes. Read by Carol Dines.
Christmas at Rose Hill Farm DBC26509 7 hours, 16 minutes. A production of the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library. Read by Rachel Botchan.

Bishop's Family series

The Imposter DB97046 8 hours, 59 minutes. Read by Rachel Botchan.

Katrina Stoltzfus needs time to heal her broken heart. What she doesn't need is attention from Andy Miller, a farmhand who always seems to say the right thing and be in the right place at the right time.

Also:
The Quieting: The Bishop's Family, Book 2 DB101489 9 hours, 20 minutes. Read by Rachel Botchan.
The Devoted DB100604 9 hours, 16 minutes. Read by Rachel Botchan.

Inn at Eagle Hill series

The Inn at Eagle Hill Trilogy DB80734
31 hours, 5 minutes. Read by Madelyn Buzzard.

Trilogy featuring Amish women who follow their hearts in life and find unexpected blessings. In "The Letters," widow Rose opens a bed-and-breakfast in her Amish farmhouse and gets interesting results from her new venture. Includes "The Calling" and "The Revealing."

Three Sisters Island series

On a Summer Tide DBC25221
10 hours, 32 minutes. A production of the Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Nina Alvamar.

When her father buys an island off the coast of Maine with the hope of breathing new life into it, Camden Grayson thinks he's lost his mind. An unexpected event sends Cam to his rescue, and she discovers the island has its own way of living and loving.

Also:
At Lighthouse Point DBC25223 10 hours, 32 minutes. A production of the Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Stephanie Cozart.

Standalone novels

A Season on the Wind DB107170
10 hours, 8 minutes. Read by Stephanie Cozart.

Ben Zook had only two loves in his life: books and birds. A chase for a rare bird takes him to the one place on earth to which he had planned never to return: his Amish home in Stoney Ridge. He boards at the home of his local guide, Micah, whose sister Penny once loved Ben.

Also:
Anything but Plain DB128898 9 hours, 35 minutes. Read by Rachel Botchan.
The Moonlight School DB108229 10 hours, 29 minutes. Read by Pilar Witherspoon.

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Wild Horses DB111306
11 hours, 15 minutes. Read by Maggy Stacy.

"The Miller family's move from Ohio to Montana was, for the most part, uneventful, except that Sadie Miller had to leave her beloved horse, the palomino named Paris. Still, she likes the Montana snows and her job at Aspen East Ranch serving the ranch hands. Unexpectedly, Ezra appears, the man who seems to be perfect in every way and fully intends to marry Sadie. But does she love him back? 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? Why can't she get his dark eyes and tall stature out of her mind? Now Sadie's own close-knit family is falling apart." — Provided by publisher.

Also in the Sadie's Montana series:
Keeping Secrets DB113188 11 hours, 20 minutes. Read by Pilar Witherspoon.
The Disappearances DB113760 10 hours, 32 minutes. Read by Cody Navarro.

Dakota series

The Homestead: The Dakota Series, Book 1 DB88593
11 hours, 18 minutes. Read by Eva Wilhelm.

Teenager Hannah resents her parents when they leave Lancaster County after losing the farm during the Depression. Settling in North Dakota, the family struggles without the support of the Amish community. Hannah seeks help from ranch hand Clay Jenkins and wrestles with her feelings for him.

Also:
Hope on the Plains: The Dakota Series, Book 2 DB90921 9 hours, 51 minutes. Read by Eva Wilhelm.
Home Is Where the Heart Is: The Dakota Series, Book 3 DB91122 11 hours, 46 minutes. Read by Kerry Dukin.

Long Road Home series

Banished: An Amish Romance DB118881
11 hours, 14 minutes. Read by Amy Melissa Bentley.

"It was the early 1900s when Obadiah and Merriweather's parents died tragically, leaving them orphans at 10 and 11 years old. When none of their nearby relations volunteer to take them in, they are put on a train to Arkansas to go live on their Amish aunt and uncle's cotton farm. Once there, it didn't take long to discover they would be treated cruelly, no matter what they did." — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

Also:
A Beacon of Light: An Amish Romance DB119380 10 hours, 56 minutes. Read by Amy Melissa Bentley. 
All in Good Time: An Amish Romance DB119670 10 hours, 19 minutes. Read by Amy Melissa Bentley.

Lancaster Burning trilogy

Lancaster Burning Trilogy DB93170
28 hours, 52 minutes. Read by MacKenzie Beyer.

Collection of three novels following the travails of Sarah Beiler as an arsonist terrorizes her small Amish community. In "Fire in the Night," her parents' barn is burned down and she becomes entranced with flirtatious Matthew Stoltzfus. Also includes "Davey's Daughter" and "The Witnesses." 

Standalone novel

The Christmas Visitor: An Amish Romance DB113210
4 hours, 18 minutes. Read by Ryan Dalusung.

"One moment, Ben Miller was high up in the rafters at his neighbor's barn raising. The next, his foot slipped and he plunged to his death, leaving behind a young wife and six children, the youngest born four months after his death. Ruth Miller is not alone. Her Amish neighbors help her to make the difficult transition from wife to widow. But while the community has been generous, raising six growing children, each grieving their father's death, is overwhelming." — Provided by publisher.

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Amish Vines and Orchards DB85040
48 hours, 35 minutes. Read by Suzanne Duvall, Carol Dines.

Four novels of Amish woman Rhoda Byler and her struggles to use her gift for growing things while balancing her faith, her community, her business venture and love. Contains "A Season for Tending," "The Winnowing Season," "For Every Season" and "Seasons of Tomorrow."

Sisters of the Quilt series

When the Heart Cries: A Novel DB65580
9 hours, 9 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.

Hannah Lapp agrees to marry Paul Waddell, a Mennonite college student, even though her Pennsylvania Amish family will disapprove. Following their engagement, Paul leaves for school, and Hannah is raped by a stranger. Hannah attempts to cope while keeping the attack secret from Paul and her community.

Also:
When the Morning Comes: A Novel DB66244 9 hours, 48 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.
When the Soul Mends: A Novel DB68772 9 hours, 44 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.

Amish of Summer Grove series

Ties That Bind DB117604
11 hours, 59 minutes. Read by Stina Nielsen

"Twenty-year-old Ariana Brenneman loves her family and the Old Ways. She has two aspirations: open a café in historic Summer Grove to help support her family's ever-expanding brood and to keep any other Amish from being lured into the Englisch life by Quill Schlabach. Five years ago Quill, along with her dear friend Frieda, ran off together, and Ariana still carries the wounds of that betrayal. When she unexpectedly encounters him, she soon realizes he has plans to help someone else she loves leave the Amish." — Provided by publisher. BR25305 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Also:
Fraying at the Edge DB117605 12 hours, 10 minutes. Read by Stina Nielsen. BR25314 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Gathering the Threads DB117869 12 hours, 34 minutes. Read by Stina Nielsen. BR25339 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Ada's House series

The Hope of Refuge DB94662
11 hours, 50 minutes. Read by Cassandra Campbell.

Cara, a widowed single mother, is struggling to make ends meet and dealing with a relentless stalker. She decides to leave New York and get a new start in the Amish community of Dry Lake, Pennsylvania. Ephraim believes God has told him to help Cara.

Also:
The Bridge of Peace: An Ada's House Novel DB100974 12 hours, 20 minutes. Read by Cassandra Campbell.
The Harvest of Grace: An Ada's House Novel DB101028 11 hours, 6 minutes. Read by Cassandra Campbell.

Standalone novel

Until Then DB126662
10 hours, 31 minutes. Read by Charity Spencer.

"In 1985, Old Order Amish couple Celeste and Vin Lantz have been married for six years. Vin is a carpenter by trade but an artist in his heart. He is especially captivated by drawing portraits, which the Amish consider idolatry. Knowing they could be shunned, Celeste is shocked to discover that Vin has secretly been sketching her and their sons. When she confronts Vin, they argue and Vin storms off ... and seems to disappear, leaving Celeste to wonder if he chose his art over his family. When he leaves the house that night, Vin seeks peace on his favorite mountain overlook. But he takes a fall and wakes to find himself injured and lost. Vin soon realizes just how far he has traveled — not only in distance but back in time, to 1822 Ohio, a place that provides the freedom he craved but where he is separated from his beloved wife and children." — Provided by publisher.

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Leah's Choice DB70094
8 hours, 14 minutes. Read by Tanya Eby.

Leah, a teacher in the Amish community of Pleasant Valley, is attracted to Daniel, a widower with three children who recently relocated there to farm. But when her former fiance Johnny returns to patch things up, Leah is torn between the two men.

Also in the Pleasant Valley series:
Rachel's Garden DB70644 9 hours, 28 minutes. Read by Tanya Eby.
Anna's Return DB71313 8 hours, 16 minutes. Read by Tanya Eby.
Sarah's Gift DB73335 8 hours, 53 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.
Katie's Way: Pleasant Valley, Book Five DB74702 8 hours, 29 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.
Hannah's Joy: Pleasant Valley, Book Six DB75206 8 hours, 30 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.
Naomi's Christmas: Pleasant Valley DB78153 8 hours, 58 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.

Lost Sisters of Pleasant Valley series

Lydia's Hope: The Lost Sisters of Pleasant Valley DB78318
11 hours, 14 minutes. Read by J. Michael McCullough.

Lydia Beachy is happily married with two sons, but her life becomes complicated when she discovers she was adopted as an infant. She looks to her Amish faith for support as she tries to find the two sisters — one raised Amish and one raised English — whom she never knew she had.

Also:
Susanna's Dream DB81392 8 hours, 45 minutes. Read by Martha Harmon Pardee.

House of Secrets series

Where Secrets Sleep DB81431
12 hours, 11 minutes. Read by Carol Dines

Having discovered her boss and boyfriend in bed, decorator Allison Standish leaves Philadelphia for an Amish town where her estranged grandmother unexpectedly left her a building full of shops. But the will's stipulations set off a series of ominous events, sending Allison into her tenant Nick Whiting's arms.

Also:
House of Secrets DB89052 20 hours, 2 minutes. Read by Teresa Willis

River Haven series

Amish Outsider DBC20696
11 hours, 53 minutes. A production of the Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Michael McLeod.

In the wake of his estranged wife’s murder, widower Michael Forster returns to the Amish community he’d left as a teen. He wants a fresh start for himself and his daughter, Allie, away from those who still believe he’s guilty. In River Haven, a quieter life seems possible. If only Allie’s Amish schoolteacher, Catherine Brandt, were easier to ignore. BR26172 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Also:
Amish Protector DB121601 11 hours, 53 minutes. Read by Elizabeth Rose. BR26203 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Amish Secrets DB121816 8 hours, 47 minutes. Read by Eva Wilhelm. BR26257 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Promise Glen series

A Christmas Home DB128080
8 hours, 37 minutes. Read by Stina Nielsen.

After 10 years spent keeping house and raising her younger siblings, Sarah Yoder returns home to Promise Glen determined to make a fresh start. Her new job with neighbor Noah Raber's furniture business seems promising — until she and the woodworker clash over everything from the best way to reach new customers to how to raise his mischievous six-year-old twin boys.

Also:
A Springtime Heart DB128027 7 hours, 49 minutes. Read by Stina Nielsen.
A Harvest of Love DB128569 7 hours, 50 minutes. Read by Stina Nielsen.

Amish Holiday series

The Second Christmas DB129759
6 hours, 45 minutes. Read by Lauren Pedersen.

"When Leah Beiler pictured returning to Promise Glen, she imagined taking everything she learned from her aunt's business in Upstate New York and starting up a quaint herbal tea shop of her own. What she didn't expect was for Josiah Burkhalter to insist on helping her. Josiah might have been her childhood sweetheart but they've both changed a lot since then and Leah's not sure she can trust the man who once broke her heart. Josiah is determined to make the most of this unexpected second chance." — Provided by publisher.

Also:
The Promise of Easter DB131693 6 hours, 53 minutes. Read by Lauren Pedersen.
Thanksgiving Blessing DB131618 6 hours, 45 minutes. Read by Lauren Pedersen.

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Indiana Amish Brides: The Amish Christmas Matchmaker DB104963
17 hours, 52 minutes. Read by Catherine Byers.

Three Amish romances. In "A Widow's Hope," a young Amish widow with debts and a paraplegic son takes a job as a bookkeeper for a scarred carpenter. Also includes "Amish Christmas Memories" and "A Perfect Amish Match." 

Also in the Indiana Amish Brides series:

The Amish Christmas Matchmaker DB105209 5 hours, 54 minutes. Read by Abigail Maupin.
An Unlikely Amish Match DB105309 5 hours, 35 minutes. Read by Ali Cheff.
The Amish Christmas Secret DB105398 6 hours, 12 minutes. Read by Jessica Wortham.
The Baby Next Door DB105986 5 hours, 26 minutes. Read by Colleen Delany.
An Amish Baby for Christmas DB107918  6 hours, 40 minutes. Read by Sandra Murphy.
The Amish Twins Next Door DB129281 5 hours, 58 minutes. Read by Doug Tisdale.

Indiana Amish Market series

An Amish Proposal for Christmas DB119023 6 hours, 29 minutes. Read by Laura Hatch.

"The one thing Becca Yoder loves more than Christmas is her dream of leaving her Amish community and traveling the world. Becca has her father’s reluctant permission to leave — if she trains Gideon Fisher to run the family’s enormous outdoor market. But Gideon is homesick for Texas. Can Becca make him fall in love with her hometown … without falling for the handsome bachelor herself?" — Provided by publisher.

Also:
Her Amish Adversary DB119457 6 hours, 10 minutes. Read by Eva Wilhelm.
An Unusual Amish Winter Match DB119345 6 hours, 21 minutes. Read by Anne Marie Damman.

Pebble Creek Amish series

A Promise for Miriam DB117758
11 hours, 22 minutes. Read by Laura Hatch.

"Amish schoolteacher Miriam King loves her students. At 26, most women her age are married with children of their own, but she hasn't yet met anyone who can convince her to give up the Plain school that sits along the banks of Pebble Creek. Then newcomer Gabriel Yoder steps into her life, bringing his daughter, an air of mystery, and challenges Miriam has never faced before." — Provided by publisher.

Also:
A Home for Lydia DB118084 10 hours, 14 minutes. Read by Catherine Byers.
A Wedding for Julia DB118400 10 hours, 56 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.

Plain and Simple Miracles series

Plain and Simple Miracles DB97419
31 hours, 24 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.

Three Amish romances set in Oklahoma. In "Anna's Healing," Anna suffers a spinal cord injury when a tornado strikes her Amish community. One day she wakes up and finds she is healed. Also includes "Joshua's Mission" and "Sarah's Orphans." 2016.

Standalone novel

A Simple Amish Christmas DB130629
7 hours, 23 minutes. Read by Elizabeth Wiley.

Annie Weaver always planned to return home, but the 20-year-old RN has lived in Philadelphia for three years now. She returns home and finds herself face-to-face with a budding romance with an Amish farmer, and Annie has several important choices to make, all on the morning of a simple Amish Christmas

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Courting Ruth DBG07718
6 hours, 38 minutes. Read by Harriet Millstone.

Amish widow Hannah Yoder prays her daughters will each find a husband someday. Still, sensible Ruth believes it's God's will that she stay home and help care for her younger sisters. When a handsome young man comes to Kent County, Ruth starts to rethink her plans. Not yet part of the church, Eli Lapp is allowed to run wild. Yet something in Ruth's sweet smile and gentle manner makes him yearn to settle down, with her at his side.

Also in the Hannah´s Daughters series:
Miriam's Heart DBG07682 6 hours, 56 minutes. Read by Margaret Johnson.
Anna's Gift DBG08759 7 hours, 9 minutes. Read by Maggie Pettet.
Leah's Choice DBG07510 5 hours, 49 minutes. Read by Ann Saunders
Redeeming Grace DB114700 7 hours, 43 minutes. Read by Elizabeth Rose.
Johanna's Bridegroom DBG09911 6 hours, 19 minutes. Read by Anne Oliver.
Rebecca's Christmas Gift DBG10460 6 hours, 22 minutes Read by Jennifer Jolley.
Hannah's Courtship DBG08508. Read by Maureen McAdams.

Hickory Grove series

The Amish Spinster's Courtship DB112185
5 hours, 35 minutes. Read by Christina Moore.

To prove she has a fun side, ultraserious Lovey Stutzman accepts her sister’s dare: a buggy ride with Hickory Grove’s most handsome Amish bachelor. But what Lovey can’t accept is Marshall Byler’s claim that he fell in love with her at first sight. Now Marshall must defy everyone’s expectations — including his family’s — to prove his intentions once and for all." — Provided by publisher.

Also:
The Christmas Courtship DB114406 6 hours, 14 minutes. Read by Stina Nielsen.
A Summer Amish Courtship DB114785 6 hours, 28 minutes. Read by Stina Nielsen.
An Amish Holiday Courtship DB116499 5 hours, 46 minutes. Read by Christina Moore.

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Emma's Amish Faith Tested DB127734
6 hours, 20 minutes. Read by Eva Wilhelm.

"When tragedy strikes, will this young Amish couple be able to overcome one of life's most challenging circumstances? Loss, depression and pain face Samuel and Emma Yoder as they maneuver through their first year of marriage. When secrets become too much to bear, Samuel and Emma pull away from each other. Will they be able to admit their fears and heartache to find their way back to God?" — Goodreads.

Also in the Amish Women of Lawrence County series:
Rebecca's Amish Heart Restored DB128149 8 hours, 19 minutes. Read by Elizabeth Rose.
Anna's Amish Fears Revealed DB128307 6 hours, 1 minute. Read by Lindsey Pierce.
Barbara's Amish Truth Exposed DB128804 7 hours, 39 minutes. Read by Mary March.
Allie's Amish Family Miracle DB129075 6 hours, 36 minutes. Read by Anne Marie Damman.

Secrets of Willow Springs series

Secrets of Willow Springs DB122634
7 hours, 16 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.

"When an English family's dark secrets collide with the Amish, sweet and innocent Emma Byler is caught in the middle of two worlds. For sixteen years, Jacob Byler kept his daughter Emma sheltered and protected in their Amish community. When a secret becomes too much for him to bear, it drives a wedge in their relationship and threatens to change Emma's life forever. When an unexpected relationship with Daniel Miller comes to light, will he be able to remind Emma of her faith and help her deal with the lies that surround her birth? Will the secret change her life forever, and will she be able to forgive as God instructs her to do?" — OCLC.

Also:
Secrets of Willow Springs 2 DB122635 8 hours, 31 minutes. Read by Elizabeth Rose.
Secrets of Willow Springs 3 DB122636 7 hours, 43 minutes. Read by Elizabeth Rose.

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The Amish Quiltmaker's Unexpected Baby DB106075
11 hours, 8 minutes. Read by Rebecca Mitchell.

At the age of 30, quiltmaker Esther Zook is considered an old maid in her Amish community. She is starting over after her father's death, but when her wayward sister abandons her baby, it throws all those plans for a fresh start asunder. BR24681 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Also in the Amish Quiltmaker series:
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unruly In-Law DB106933 9 hours, 12 minutes. BR24730 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece DB111655 9 hours, 40 minutes. Read by Rebecca Mitchell. BR24812 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unlikely Match DB126691 8 hours, 48 minutes. Read by Rebecca Mitchell.
The Amish Quiltmaker's Uninvited Guest DB127019 9 hours, 44 minutes. Read by  Rebecca Mitchell.
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unattached Neighbor DB127312 8 hours, 23 minutes. Read by Rebecca Mitchell.

Petersheim Brothers series

Andrew DBC27330
11 hours, 22 minutes. A Production of the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library. Read by Neil Jaehnert.

“Handsome, hardworking, and godly, Andrew Petersheim has always been sure of his place in his Wisconsin Amish community. He'll be a welcome catch for the local girl who finally captures his heart. Mary Coblenz certainly isn't that girl. Two years after 'jumping the fence' for the Englischer world, she's returned, unmarried and pregnant. Yet instead of hiding in shame as others in the community expect, she's working at the Honeybee Farm, ignoring the gossips and winning over Andrew's eight-year-old twin brothers." — Back cover.

Also: 
Abraham DBC27331 8 hours, 26 minutes. Read by Susan Knorr.
His Amish Sweetheart DBC27332 8 hours, 50 minutes. Read by Dan Jambura. 

Apple Lake Amish series

Apple Lake Amish DB104028
30 hours, 18 minutes. Read by Pilar Witherspoon.

Three Amish romances set in Apple Lake, Wisconsin. In "Kate's Song," a young Amish woman with a beautiful singing voice dreams of studying music. Also includes "Rebecca's Rose" and "Miriam's Quilt."

Rachel J. Good                                         (back to top)

An Unexpected Amish Proposal DB108851
9 hours, 59 minutes. Read by Mare Trevathan.

"When an organic farm causes rents to skyrocket at the Valley Green Farmer's Market, Fern Blauch's family baked goods stand is driven to the edge of eviction. ... Until a mysterious temporary reprieve. Fern is confused when she discovers the benefactor is barbecued chicken stand owner — and her longtime crush — Gideon Hartzler. She's grateful, but pridefully tells him she intends to pay him back. If only she can find a new place to sell her wares ..." — Provided by publisher.

Also in the Surprised by Love series:
An Unexpected Amish Courtship DB109238 10 hours, 13 minutes. Read by Seth Garcia.
An Unexpected Amish Christmas DB109536 10 hours, 12 minutes. Read by Seth Garcia.
Her Pretend Amish Boyfriend DB115851 10 hours, 47 minutes. Read by MacKenzie Beyer.

Love & Promises series

The Amish Teacher's Gift DB110345
9 hours, 12 minutes Read by Kristin Allison.

"Widower Josiah Yoder wants to be a good father. But it's not easy with a deaf young son who doesn't understand why his mamm isn't coming home. At a loss, Josiah enrolls Nathan in a special-needs school and is relieved to see his son immediately comforted by his new teacher, a woman whose sweet charm and gentle smile just might be the balm they both need. With seven siblings to care for, Ada Rupp wasn't sure she wanted to take on teaching, too. But the moment she holds Nathan in her arms, she realizes she'll do all she can to help this lost little boy." — Provided by publisher.

Also:
The Amish Midwife's Secret DB112267 9 hours, 44 minutes. Read by Laura Hatch.
The Amish Widow's Rescue DB112887 13 hours, 1 minute. Read by Elizabeth Rose.

Unexpected Amish Blessings series

Unexpected Amish Blessings DB105003
30 hours, 31 minutes. Read by Catherine Byers.

Three Amish romances set in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In "His Unexpected Amish Twins," an Amish man needs help taking care of his brother's children after they were orphaned in a buggy accident. Also includes "His Pretend Amish Bride" and "His Accidental Amish Family."

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Amish Widow's Hope DB101552
3 hours, 30 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.

Newly widowed Anita doesn't want a replacement husband, but her new Amish community is determined to provide her coming child with a father. As she avoids awkward matchmaking attempts, she becomes friendly with Simon — and soon wonders why no one is trying to match her with him.

Also in the Expectant Amish Widows series:
The Pregnant Amish Widow DB101553 3 hours, 20 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.
Their Son's Amish Baby DB101555 3 hours, 39 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.
Amish Widow's Proposal DB101556 3 hours, 21 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.
The Pregnant Amish Nanny DB101557 3 hours, 21 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.
A Pregnant Widow's Amish Vacation DB101558 3 hours, 48 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.
The Amish Firefighter's Widow DB101559 2 hours, 58 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.
The Amish Widow's Secret DB101560 3 hours, 17 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.
The Middle-Aged Amish Widow DB101693 3 hours, 18 minutes.Read by Heather Henderson.
Amish Widow's Escape DB101839 3 hours, 34 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.
Amish Widow's Christmas DB101955 3 hours, 13 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.
Amish Widow's New Hope DB103232 4 hours, 4 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.
Amish Widow's Story DB103233 3 hours, 12 minutes. Read by Heather Henderson.
Amish Widow's Decision: Expectant Amish Widows, Book 15 DB102165 2 hours, 43 minutes Read by Kristin Allison.
Expectant Amish Widows DB102605 14 hours, 33 minutes. Read by Eva Wilhelm. Four books: "Amish Widow's Trust," "The Amish Potato Farmer's Widow," "Amish Widow's Tears" and "Amish Widow's Heart."

Amish Misfits series

The Amish Girl Who Never Belonged DB125246
3 hours, 23 minutes. Read by Cassandra Campbell.

When her grandmother died, Emma was sent to live with distant relatives. On her 20th birthday, things took a turn for the worse when Emma’s uncle announced he was finding her a suitable husband. Emma was shocked to learn the man was Thomas Esh, who was said to be a drunkard and a gambler. In response, Emma took a job as a housemaid and fled the Amish community. Several months later, a chance encounter with Thomas leaves Emma confused and makes her wonder if she made a terrible mistake.

Also:
The Amish Spinster DB125834 3 hours, 12 minutes. Read by Cassandra Campbell.
The Amish Bishop's Daughter DB125963 3 hours, 48 minutes. Read by Cassandra Campbell.

Amish Maids Trilogy

Amish Maids Trilogy DB95284
19 hours, 41 minutes. Read by Kerry Dukin.

Three Amish romance novels. In "His Amish Nanny," Blake Worthington needs a nanny for his two-year-old Leo. He can't believe his mother hired Olive Hesh, a young Amish woman. Also includes "The Amish Maid's Sweetheart" and "The Amish Deacon’s Daughter."

Amish Story Collections with Various Authors           (back to top)

An Amish Christmas Bakery: Four Stories DB97253
Clipston, Amy; Fuller, Kathleen; Irvin, Kelly; and Wiseman, Beth.
9 hours, 13 minutes. Read by Lauren Berst.

Four popular writers of Amish romance present stories that take place at Christmas in bakeries. Includes "Cookies and Cheer," "Loaves of Love," "Melting Hearts" and "Cakes and Kisses," in which a woman wants to spend more time with the man hired to make deliveries at her family bakery. 

Also: 
An Amish Christmas Wedding: Four Stories DBC25230
Clipston, Amy; Irvin, Kelly; Fuller, Kathleen; and Chapman, Vannetta.
8 hours, 14 minutes. Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Lauren Berst.

Four delightful stories perfect for celebrating love, joy and the everyday miracles Christmas brings. Includes "Evergreen Love" by Amy Clipston, "Holiday of Hope" by Kelly Irvin, "Wreathed in Joy" by Kathleen Fuller and "A Christmas Prayer" by Vannetta Chapman.

A Taste of Amish Mystery                         (back to top)

Samantha Price

Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries DB97812
23 hours, 11 minutes. Read by Gabriella Cavallero.

Six cozy Amish mysteries featuring Ettie Smith. In "Secrets Come Home," a body is found under the floorboards of the house Ettie's late friend left her. Also includes "Amish Murder," "Murder in the Amish Bakery," "Amish Murder Too Close," "Amish Quilt Shop Mystery" and "Amish Baby Mystery."

Also:
Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries DB98222 27 hours, 15 minutes. Read by Theresa Conkin. Eight mysteries, including "Betrayed," "Amish False Witness," "Amish Barn Murders," "Amish Christmas Mystery," "Who Killed Uncle Alfie?," "Lost," "Amish Cover-Up" and "Amish Crossword Murder." 
Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries DB98292 29 hours, 46 minutes. Read by Erin Jones. Seven mysteries, including "Old Promises," "Amish Mystery at Rose Cottage," "Plain Secrets," "Fear Thy Neighbor," "Amish Winter Murder Mystery," "Amish Scarecrow Murders" and "Threadly Secret." 
Sugar and Spite: An Amish Cozy Mystery DB116418 6 hours, 2 minutes. Read by Sara Morsey.
A Puzzling Amish Murder DB120887 5 hours, 57 minutes. Read by Sara Morsey.
Amish Dead and Breakfast DB121054 5 hours, 1 minute. Read by Sara Morsey.
Amish Mishaps and Murder DB121225 6 hours, 3 minutes. Read by Sara Morsey.
A Deadly Amish Betrayal DB121446 5 hours, 26 minutes. Read by Sara Morsey.
Dial M for Mennonite DB131038 4 hours, 35 minutes. Read by Lindsey Pierce.
Amish Buggy Murder: Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries DB123275 5 hours, 3 minutes. Read by Sara Morsey.

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Missing: The Secrets of Crittenden County DBC15991
7 hours, 42 minutes. A production of the Kentucky Talking Book Library. Read by Wanda Rodgers.

The body of Perry Borntrager, a young Amish man, is found in an abandoned well, and Sheriff Mose Kramer brings in a detective from Cincinnati to help investigate. Perry's death brings together his former friend, Walker, and his former sweetheart Lydia. Both had broken off with Perry as he descended into trouble, and both are reluctant to tell all they know about him. Now they turn to each other, especially once Lydia learns a secret about her family. Walker and Lydia spend more and more time together, despite the fact that he is Englisch and she is Amish.

Also in the Secrets of Crittenden County series:
The Search DBC17572 7 hours, 28 minutes. A production of the Kentucky Talking Book Library. Read by Lane Jacobs.
Found DBC17584 7 hours, 11 minutes. A production of the Kentucky Talking Book Library. Read by Barbara Pauley.

Vannetta Chapman                                 (back to top)

What the Bishop Saw DB113763
11 hours, 7 minutes. Read by Laura Hatch.

A fire blazes out of control in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, leaving an elderly Amish bachelor dead. Bishop Henry Lapp rushes to the scene, and he learns the fire was no accident. Someone intended to kill Vernon Frey. But who would want to kill Vernon? Well, practically everyone — Amish and Englisch alike.

Also in the Amish Bishop Mysteries series:
When the Bishop Needs an Alibi DBC20394 9 hours, 32 minutes. Read by Thomas Black.
Who the Bishop Knows DBC20482 12 hours, 23 minutes. Read by Michael McLeod.

Shipshewana Amish Mystery series 

Falling to Pieces: A Shipshewana Amish Mystery DBC13578
9 hours, 58 minutes. A production of the Indiana State Library, Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library. Read by Danielle Walker.

Two women, an auction, a dead body and one friendship quilt. Faith, community, simplicity and family all come together in this unlikely Amish mystery.

Also: 
A Perfect Square DBC17789 8 hours, 50 minutes. Read by Kathleen Munsch.
Material Witness DBC17818 8 hours, 21 minutes. Read by Kathleen Munsch.

Amish Village Mystery series

Murder Simply Brewed: An Amish Village Mystery DB78768
9 hours, 18 minutes. Read by Mary Kane.

Indiana. Amber Wright, the Englisch general manager of the Amish Artisan Village in Middlebury, hires Hanna Troyer, an Amish woman, to take over the espresso shop after the previous store manager dies of an apparent heart attack. They soon discover evidence of murder.

Also:
Murder Tightly Knit DB86917 9 hours, 24 minutes. Read by Mary Kane.
Murder Freshly Baked DB87068 9 hours, 25 minutes. Read by Mary Kane.

Linda Castillo                                              
(Detective series with protagonist Kate Burkholder, who is from an Amish background)  
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Sworn to Silence DB70357
12 hours, 4 minutes. Read by Madelyn Buzzard.

At 18, Kate Burkholder left her Amish community in Painters Mill, Ohio. Now chief of police, Kate is shocked by the reappearance of the serial killer who terrorized their town when she was a girl — because she thought she had killed him. BR23579 5 volumes. Unified English Braille.

Also in the Kate Burkholder series (in order):
Pray for Silence DB72246 11 hours, 37 minutes. Read by Madelyn Buzzard. BR23578 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Breaking Silence DB73915 9 hours, 56 minutes. Read by Madelyn Buzzard. BR23510 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Gone Missing DB75090 8 hours, 47 minutes. Read by Erin Jones. BR23559 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Her Last Breath DB76872 10 hours, 36 minutes. Read by Madelyn Buzzard. BR23567 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
The Dead Will Tell DB79218 8 hours, 55 minutes. Read by Martha Harmon Pardee. BR23582 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
After the Storm DB82360 11 hours, 42 minutes. Read by Madelyn Buzzard.
Among the Wicked DB84704 9 hours, 33 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney. BR23629 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Down a Dark Road DB88335 9 hours, 59 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney. BR23590 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
A Gathering of Secrets: A Kate Burkholder Novel DB91624 9 hours, 59 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney. BR23634 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Shamed: A Kate Burkholder Novel DB95613 9 hours, 15 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney BR23608 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Outsider: A Kate Burkholder Novel DB99580 9 hours, 39 minutes. BR23624 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Fallen: A Kate Burkholder Novel DB104082 10 hours, 1 minute. Read by Kathleen McInerney. BR23953 3 volumes. Unified English Braille.
The Hidden One: A Kate Burkholder Novel DB109020 9 hours, 21 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney.
An Evil Heart DB115400 9 hours, 29 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney. BR25096 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Rage DB130492 9 hours, 21 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney.

Kate Burkholder Stories and Short Mysteries

A Simple Murder: A Kate Burkholder Short Story Collection DB109583 
10 hours, 6 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney.

"New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo is known as a 'master of the genre' for her pulse-pounding mystery series set in Amish country. Now, together for the first time in print, this collection features six original short stories starring whip-smart chief of police Kate Burkholder." — Provided by publisher.

Also:
Long Lost: A Kate Burkholder Short Story DB86238 1 hour, 27 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney. BR23621 1 volume. Unified English Braille.
A Hidden Secret: A Kate Burkholder Story DB93577 1 hour, 46 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney.
Seeds of Deception: A KateJane Burkholder Short Story DB86239 1 hour, 32 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney. BR23692 4 volumes. Unified English Braille.
Only the Lucky DB101735 1 hour, 39 minutes. Read by Laura Hatch. BR23501 1 volume. Unified English Braille.
In Dark Company DB101734 1 hour, 48 minutes. Read by Laura Hatch. BR23499 1 volume. Unified English Braille.
In Plain Sight: A Kate Burkholder Short Mystery DB95170 1 hour, 54 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney.
The Pact: a Kate Burkholder Story DB120803 1 hour, 55 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney.
Blood Moon: A Kate Burkholder Short Mystery DB108618 1 hour, 31 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney.
Dark Storm Rising DB120957 1 hour, 28 minutes. Read by Kathleen McInerney.

Nonfiction                                                   (back to top)

Amish Autobiography and Memoir

Growing Up Amish: A Memoir DBC01549
Wagler, Ira
7 hours, 49 minutes. Read by Harlan Watson.

Ira Wagler was born in the small Old Order Amish community of Aylmer, Ontario. He paints a vivid portrait of Amish life — from his childhood days on the family farm, to his Rumspringa rite of passage at age 16, and his ultimate decision to leave the Amish community.

Also: 
Born Amish BR16402 Garrett, Ruth Irene. 1 volume. 
Broken Roads: Returning to My Amish Father DB115470 Wagler, Ira. 8 hours, 9 minutes. Read by Kevin Stillwell, Ira Wagler.
Called to be Amish: My Journey from Head Majorette to the Old Order DBC20416 Miller, Marlene C. 6 hours, 41 minutes. A production of the Utah State Library Division, Program for the Blind and Disabled. Read by Steven Allen.
Dr. Frau DB25816 Kaiser, Grace H. 5 hours, 35 minutes. Read by Ardyth Heller.
Plain and Simple: A Woman's Journey to the Amish BRC00596 Bender, Sue. 2 volumes. A production of the Washington Regional Library.
Plain Secrets: An Outsider Among the Amish BRC01369 Mackall, Joe. 3 volumes. A production of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Iowa Department for the Blind.

Amish Ideas

Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life DB132118
Fisher, Suzanne Woods 
1 hour, 29 minutes. Read by Kristin Allison.

Amish Romance novelist collects more than 200 proverbs to uncover the rich heritage, folklore, faith, values, history and essence of the Amish people. These proverbs serve as teaching tools and maxims for right living for the Amish and can also inform the lives of anyone who seeks peace and simplicity in life.

Also:
Anabaptist Essentials: Ten Signs of a Unique Christian Faith DB88302 Becker, Palmer. 4 hours, 18 minutes. Read by Lou Harpenau.

The World of the Amish

Amish Society DB51601
Hostetler, John Andrew
14 hours, 17 minutes. Read by Mark Ashby.

In this revised and updated classic ethnography, the author recalls the history of the Amish in America since their arrival from Germany in the 18th century. Surveys social customs, mores and relationships to the outside world; assesses trends in population, land use and attitudes toward government.

Also:
The Riddle of Amish Culture DB31154 Kraybill, Donald B. 13 hours, 42 minutes. Read by Peter Johnson. Rumspringa: To Be or Not to Be Amish DB62609 Shachtman, Tom. 11 hours, 46 minutes. Read by Nick Sullivan.
Sauerkraut and Enterprise DBG00212 Staebler, Edna. 2 hours, 42 minutes. Read by Elizabeth Hamilton. Mennonite Society DB56336 Redekop, Calvin Wall. 18 hours, 49 minutes. Read by Jake Williams.
A Day in the Life of the Amish BRC01236 Ottum, Bob (ed). 2 volumes.

Amish Society for Middle Grade Readers

Teen Life Among the Amish and Other Alternative Communities: Choosing a Lifestyle DB67027
Hunter, David
1 hour, 53 minutes. Read by Jill Ferris.

Emphasizes the benefits and challenges of growing up Amish in rural North America. Discusses religion as the basis of Amish traditions — simple clothing, horses for transportation, prohibition of electricity, schooling ending at eighth grade — and covers the importance of baptism. Briefly mentions communes, kibbutzim and The Farm. For grades 6-9.

A Different Perspective on Crime in Amish Country

Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy DB66210
Kraybill, Donald B.
7 hours, 30 minutes. Read by Bill Wallace.

Discusses the 2006 schoolhouse shooting of Amish girls in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. Explains the Amish community's response to the tragedy and to the family of the troubled non-Amish man who committed the murders before killing himself. Explores the broader understandings and practices of forgiveness in Amish life.

Also:
One Light Still Shines: My Life Beyond the Shadow of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting DB90886 Monville, Marie. 10 hours, 18 minutes. Read by Kerry Dukin.
The Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free DB124623 Olsen, Gregg. 11 hours, 39 minutes. Read by Doug Tisdale Jr.
Abandoned Prayers DBC01998 Olsen, Gregg. 13 hours, 22 minutes. A production of the Nebraska Regional Library. Read by Jim Shelley.

Amish Romance Cookbook

The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook DB64311
Lewis, Beverly
4 hours, 55 minutes. Read by Faith Potts.

Author of numerous novels on Amish life offers a collection of dishes unique to their community, including many from her maternal grandmother. Recipes include shoofly pie, friendship bread, snickerdoodles, apple betty, corn relish and bread and butter pickles. Also includes kitchen hints and tips, Amish lore and favorite scriptures.

Some Practical Amish Lifestyle Questions (braille only)

Living Without Electricity BRC01241
Scott, Stephen
2 volumes. 

This one-of-a-kind book tells how and why the Amish live without inventions others take for granted: How do you light a room without electricity? How do you keep warm without centralized heating? What do you do for entertainment when you don't have TV?  How do you get around without a car? How do you communicate when you don't have a phone? "Living Without Electricity" explains and describes the practices of the Amish and other Old Order groups.

Amish-Inspired Modern Lifestyle Changes 

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World DB94076
Newport, Cal
7 hours, 1 minute. Read by Cal Newport.

Computer scientist presents an argument for reducing the amount of time we spend online. Uses case studies to form a foundation for why to do this and suggests ways to undertake a "digital declutter." 

Library of Congress Resources                 (back to top)

The Two Worlds of the Pennsylvania Dutch
www.loc.gov/item/2021688665

The Pennsylvania Dutch culture, which is now over three centuries old and still evolving, is an American hybrid creation put together from Continental Europe, British Isles and American building blocks in Southeastern Pennsylvania. While this culture is a unit linguistically, and in most other ways, it is divided down the middle by religion. The "two worlds" are those of the "Plain Dutch" — Amish, Mennonites, and Brethren — and the much larger world of the Lutheran and Recorded churches of the German and Swiss Reformates.

What Is Love? Romance Fiction in the Digital Age
www.loc.gov/item/2021689652

The Library hosted an international conference on romance fiction, featuring authors, scholars and special sessions in 2015.

Romance Fiction: 2015 National Book Festival
www.loc.gov/item/2021691095

NPR's Petra Mayer emcees a program devoted to romance fiction, featuring Sarah MacLean, Beverly Jenkins and Paige Tyler at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival.

Oral History: A Kentucky Rural Carrier in Amish Country
www.loc.gov/item/2023655385

Karen Button has been a rural letter carrier for over 30 years and serves a community composed largely of Amish and other farming families. She has befriended many of her Amish customers, who have shown their appreciation for her work with homemade baked goods, fresh farm-raised meat, canned goods, butter churns, lap quilts and more. Karen has also trained new rural mail carriers for the past 18 years.

Quick Picks from NLS Librarians, Newly Available on BARD     (back to top)

A Second-Hand Shop in Maine Rescue Cat Mystery
A Whisker of Trouble DB133589
Ryan, Sofie  
8 hours, 15 minutes. Read by Marguerite Gavin.

A Volcanic Winter Napoleonic War British Mystery
Who Will Remember DB133497
Harris, C.S.
11 hours, 9 minutes. Read by Tom Kiteley.

Insights of Geology
The Whispers of Rock: The Stories That Stone Tells About Our World and Our Lives DB133479
Khatwa, Anjana
9 hours, 36 minutes. Read by the author.

A Categorical Imperative
Choosing Freedom: A Kantian Guide to Life DBC31743
Stohr, Karen
9 hours, 12 minutes. A production Minnesota State Services for the Blind, Communication Center. Read by Dan Sadoff.

Mazeltov!
A Sweet Year: Jewish Celebrations and Festive Recipes for Kids and their Families DB130865
Nathan, Joan
5 hours, 42 minutes. Read by Michelle Croll. 

Forty-Love
Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis DB133475
Nathan, Giri
8 hours, 57 minutes. Read by Aden Hakimi.

Yeah, Feeling Better Now
Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care DB133749
Fox, Susannah
5 hours, 52 minutes. Read by Kim Niemi.

Hello, Dolly!
Star of the Show: My Life on Stage DB133565
Parton, Dolly; Roland, Tom
7 hours, 11 minutes, Read by the authors, with Charlie Chase and Lorianne Crook.

Reader Meet Author 
Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing DBG03775
Atwood, Margaret
8 hours, 43 minutes. Read by Barbara Byers.  |

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