Anthologies

“A tasting menu of Christmas baking-themed Amish romance novellas, complete with companion recipes.” — Publishers Weekly Something’s always baking in an Amish oven, and at Christmastime, all the ingredients for joy are at hand. Wrap yourself in the warmth of the Amish home—and the Plain peace of hearts joined by love. Each story includes a recipe from the author! BAKING LOVE ON ICE MOUNTAIN by Kelly Long Newly married, Clara Mast and Daniel Kauffman have little to give but love during their first Christmas season together. But generous hearts are always willing to be creative in this Gift of the Magi- inspired story. THE CHRISTMAS BAKERY ON HUCKLEBERRY HILL by Jennifer Beckstrand When shy Katie Rose Gingerich’s dat sends her to Huckleberry Hill to secure a marriage proposal, she never expects to long for carefree Titus Helmuth—or to hope that he might want to spend every Christmas with her . . . THE SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE by Lisa Jones Baker A charity auction, an unexpected friendship, and a stubborn spirit combine in an unusual courtship. But for Emma and Jonathan, overcoming obstacles is just one of the lessons to be learned about special blessings this holiday season.

With Christmas around the corner, it’s time for Amish families to include holiday greetings in their circle letters, each writer adding to a growing collection as it travels on to the next. In this delightful trio of stories, three cousins scattered across the country share their blessings—and reveal news of romantic surprises . . . To win a friendly annual competition, matchmaker Marybeth Martin must bring one more couple together by Christmas. Her only prospect is a man more interested in a nanny than a wife—until his little girl shows him the light. . . . Struggling farmer’s daughter Katie Mae Kauffman discovers that she and a local widower and father of four can harvest more crops—and profits—together than separately. But she’ll have to put pride aside to make room for unexpected love. . . . Corralling an unruly brood of seven is not babysitter Carolyn Yutzy’s first choice for celebrating the season—but the sparks between her and their unsentimental yet irresistible uncle may be a gift neither was counting on . . . Now, one by one, each resourceful young woman will have a holiday to remember—and to write home about . . .

Spring is in the air! And so is romance. Second chances and hope fill the pages of this new collection of Amish romances from seven of your favorite Amish fiction authors. This delightful collection of Amish romances is a gift from USA Today Bestselling authors Jennifer Beckstrand, Kathleen Fuller, Jennifer Spredemann, Rachel J. Good, Patricia Davids, and Debby Giusti, and Molly Jebber. Ivy’s New Beginning by Jennifer Beckstrand Ivy Zook has done a multitude of things she’s not proud of, including getting pregnant out of wedlock. Older and wiser, Ivy has rejoined her Amish community, but fitting in is well-nigh impossible. A chance meeting with Isaac Neuenschwander makes Ivy hope for more than a life of regret. Will Isaac see past the foolishness of Ivy’s youth and open his heart to the love that Gotte has in store for both of them? A Match for the Teacher by Patricia Davids When Amish teacher Matthias Troyer endeavored to mend his relationship with Karen Yoder, a woman he cares for deeply, his cousin Ogden interfered with disastrous results. Again. Matthias fears this time his friendship with Karen is beyond mending. He decides the best thing to do is to leave town and start over somewhere else. Can three determined children help Karen discover Matthias’s worthiness before he leaves, or will Ogden’s obsession with Karen foil their plans? Hope Blossoms by Rachel J. Good To keep herself from dwelling on her own sadness, Lily Bontrager tends her garden and assists an Englisch neighbor with her children. Then newcomer Josiah Miller drives her home from a singing. Both Josiah and the garden are promises of God’s renewal and blessing. But Josiah Miller has a dark secret, and he's come to Lancaster County to make amends. Once Lily discovers his true mission, will she even speak to him, let alone court him? The Arrangement by Jennifer Spredemann When the bishop's teen daughter becomes pregnant, he's determined to find a gut Amish husband for her. Amish bachelor Justin Beachy’s compassionate heart prompts him to agree to the bishop's outrageous request to marry Lucy. Lucy reluctantly agrees to a marriage of convenience, but will her agreement end in resentment toward her new husband, her father, and the Amish church? Can Justin and Lucy discover God’s blessings in their lives and navigate their way to happily-ever-after? Finding Her Amish Home by Debby Giusti A match on a DNA test leads Melanie Taylor to search for a half-sister she never knew she had, but sinister forces don’t want the two women to meet or to uncover the truth about their Amish mother. When danger looms, Melanie stumbles unexpectedly into Amish farmer Jacob Brubaker’s sheltering arms. Jacob’s affection was cast aside once before by an Englischer , and as hard as he tries to protect Melanie, he wonders if she too will break his heart. The Cedar Box by Molly Jebber Madeline leaves Berlin, Ohio to manage her aunt’s candy and candle store until her aunt recovers from a broken leg. She’s sad to leave her Amish friends and family to help an aunt she doesn’t know, until she meets Adam. Her aunt doesn’t approve and warns Madeline to stay away from him. Madeline is willing to give Adam a chance, but she finds out he’s kept something from her. She’s in love and heartbroken. What does the future hold for the two of them? Love Blooms by Kathleen Fuller After losing his wife to cancer nine years ago, 68-year-old Jonas Stoltzfus is unable to move past his grief. Master gardener Lorene King is a joyful 65-year-old woman who has never married. Jonas's constant crankiness frustrates her, while her eternal optimism grates on him. Unsurprisingly, the two of them have never gotten along. Can Jonas overcome his heartache enough to accept and give love? And after years of life as a single woman, will Lorene risk a broken heart?

Three best-selling Amish fiction authors, Jennifer Beckstrand, Rachel Good and Mindy Steele, capture the magic of the Christmas season and the simplicity of the Amish way of life in this charming collection of stories featuring Christmas cookie tours within the rolling hills of Amish country. Each story has romance, a few mishaps and misunderstandings, and a lot of cookies. Fix your favorite warm beverage, grab your wooly socks or throw and prepare to be immersed in the sweetness that is Amish Christmas romance.

Step into the cozy, snow-kissed world of Amish country with a collection of heartwarming Christmas stories by four of your favorite Amish storytellers. This holiday season, let the spirit of love, family, and faith fill your heart with these enchanting tales: An Ideal Christmas by Mindy Steele Ina Graber has decided on the perfect Christmas gift for her sister, Lavina, and she knows exactly who needs to build it. Now if she can only convince her childhood crush to help her when he doesn’t even know she exists. Orders are piling up on local furniture maker and widower, Abner Fisher, but when a young woman from by a nearby community asks him to do the impossible, Abner discovers anything is possible this Christmas. Gathered Around Love’s Table by Rachel J. Good Miriam Lapp can’t bear to face a lonely Christmas table, which once held her large family, who’ve all gone to Pinecraft to care for her ill grandparents. Miriam has stayed behind to keep her rebellious seventeen-year-old brother, Abraham, out of trouble during Rumspringa . She decides to fill the seats at her holiday table with lonely and homeless people. Little does she know that this simple act of giving will lead her on a journey to warm her aching heart and provide healing for her brother. One of her guests, Jerry Gingerich, has been struggling since he left the Amish. Reluctantly, he accepts her invitation, but the welcoming atmosphere and kindness he finds at the Lapp home begins to break through his walls. Miriam’s generosity becomes a beacon of hope to him as well as to the others she asks to share her table. But can Jerry open his heart completely, not just to the spirit of Christmas, but to the greatest gift of all – God’s love and forgiveness – so he can find healing, redemption, and love? Trouble at the Christmas Table by Jennifer Beckstrand Eleven-year-old twins Alfie and Benji Petersheim are in big trouble. They’re stuck in the cellar because intruder Zeke Hostetler is sleeping in their bedroom. Worse than that, Zeke is in love with their schoolteacher Sarah Zimmerman. But the worst part is Alfie and Benji accidentally put a long scratch in Mamm’s new kitchen table, and Mamm is going to be very angry when she sees it. Zeke Hostetler comes to the rescue and agrees to secretly fix the table if Alfie and Benji will help him woo Sarah Zimmerman. Unfortunately, if they help Zeke, they’ll lose their favoritest teacher in the world. But if Mamm sees that scratch, she’ll probably put them up for adoption or, worse, give them the spatula. Alfie and Benji are going to need binoculars, walkie-talkies, three chickens, an unruly dog named Tintin, and a lot of luck to get themselves out of this mess. Love Beneath the Pine by Tracy Fredrychowski In the heart of Amish County, among the enchanting snow-covered landscape of Willow Springs, Hannah Schrock’s kitchen buzzes with activity and delightful aromas as Christmas approaches. Overwhelmed by her baking orders and devotion to her ailing grandmother, Hannah finds an unexpected ally in Isaac Kauffman, a gentle soul whose silent love for her has endured for years. Isaac discovers an antique table in the barn. Even amidst Hannah’s refusal to help him, Isaac embarks on a journey to restore it, uncovering hidden secrets and heartwarming tales of its past owners along the way. As the holiday season unfolds, Hannah and Isaac navigate a delicate balance between duty and desire, discovering that sometimes the sweetest surprises often emerge from the most unexpected places. Buy An Amish Christmas Table to bring joy, laughter, and a touch of Amish magic to your holiday season today!