Amish Romance Books

“This fast-paced read has everything you could want in a thriller: secret identities, a mysterious boss and a cat & mouse game that kept me guessing the whole way through.” —Reese Witherspoon

Evie Porter has everything a nice Southern girl could want: a doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence, a tight group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist.

The identity comes first: Evie Porter. Once she’s given a name and location by her mysterious boss, Mr. Smith, she learns everything there is to know about the town and the people in it. Then the mark: Ryan Sumner. The last piece of the puzzle is the job.

Evie isn’t privy to Mr. Smith’s real identity, but she knows this job isn’t like the others. Ryan has gotten under her skin, and she’s starting to envision a different sort of life for herself. But Evie can’t make any mistakes—especially after what happened last time.

Evie Porter must stay one step ahead of her past while making sure there’s still a future in front of her. The stakes couldn’t be higher—but then, Evie has always liked a challenge. . . .

“A feast of historical insight and narrative verve . . . This is Erik Larson at his best, enlivening even a thrice-told tale into an irresistible thriller.”—The Wall Street Journal

On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a tight race for president. The country was bitterly at odds; Southern extremists were moving ever closer to destroying the Union, with one state after another seceding and Lincoln powerless to stop them. Slavery fueled the conflict, but somehow the passions of North and South came to focus on a lonely federal fortress in Charleston Harbor: Fort Sumter.

Master storyteller Erik Larson offers a gripping account of the chaotic months between Lincoln’s election and the Confederacy’s shelling of Sumter—a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications, enflamed egos and craven ambitions, personal tragedies and betrayals. Lincoln himself wrote that the trials of these five months were “so great that, could I have anticipated them, I would not have believed it possible to survive them.”

At the heart of this suspense-filled narrative are Major Robert Anderson, Sumter’s commander and a former slave owner sympathetic to the South but loyal to the Union; Edmund Ruffin, a vain and bloodthirsty radical who stirs secessionist ardor at every opportunity; and Mary Boykin Chesnut, wife of a prominent planter, conflicted over both marriage and slavery and seeing parallels between them. In the middle of it all is the overwhelmed Lincoln, battling with his duplicitous secretary of state, William Seward, as he tries desperately to avert a war that he fears is inevitable—one that will eventually kill 750,000 Americans.

Drawing on diaries, secret communiques, slave ledgers, and plantation records, Larson gives us a political horror story that captures the forces that led America to the brink—a dark reminder that we often don’t see a cataclysm coming until it’s too late.

Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where you’ll meet the women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery in Lancaster County. As each woman’s story unfolds, you will share in her heartaches, trials, joys, dreams … and secrets. You’ll discover how the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle can clash with the “English” way of life—and the decisions and consequences that follow. Most importantly, you will be encouraged by the hope and faith of these women, and the importance they place on their families. Rebecca Kauffman’s tranquil Old Order Amish life is transformed when she suddenly has custody of 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 to Daniel as an Amish wife. Rebellious Jessica is resistant to Amish ways and constantly in trouble with the community. Younger sister Lindsay is caught in the middle, and the strain between Rebecca and Daniel mounts as Jessica’s rebellion escalates. Instead of the beautiful family life she dreamed of creating for her nieces, Rebecca feels as if her world is being torn apart by two different cultures, leaving her to question her place in the Amish community, her marriage, and her faith in God.

Set in the close-knit Amish community of Apple Creek, Ohio, this sweet Cinderella-inspired novel from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author is complete with a matchmaking pet rat, and will delight fans of heartwarming, wholesome fiction and readers of Charlotte Hubbard, Beverly Lewis, and Beth Wiseman.

Now that her friends are all marrying or moving away, Heart Beachy has started feeling lonely. Worse, everyone keeps asking when she’s going to find a man of her own. Don’t they realize Heart has her hands full at home with her widowed dad, too many chores, and a menagerie of needy, small animals? Besides, she doesn’t understand the fuss about marriage. It’s enough to make her consider finally becoming a
pet-sitter, or moving to an English community, where she won’t be an oddity . . .

Newcomer Clayton Glick is utterly charmed by Heart—and completely confounded. He can’t figure out why this beautiful woman is as awkward as a teenager whenever he’s around, which is often now that he’s an apprentice to her blacksmith father. So Clayton starts assisting with Heart’s never-ending tasks, even helping her corral her unruly pets. How else can he court an adorably flustered woman who doesn’t know the first thing about courtship? Because courting is exactly what he intends . . .

Heart doesn’t know why her pulse hammers every time she sees Clayton. She only knows yielding to such emotions will mean trouble. . . . But maybe with a little faith—and the trying on of a shoe—Clayton can convince her to join him on the road to happily ever after.

A holiday romance blooming from sorrow—and the kindness of a mysterious stranger.

Eighteen-year-old Hannah Fisher has never faced a Christmas like this. After the tragic loss of both parents, she’s been thrust into a role far beyond her years, caring for her younger siblings in their quiet Amish community.

But as Christmas approaches, sorrow overshadows joy, and their simple celebrations feel empty—until an unexpected gift appears on their doorstep. Labeled only with the name “The Fisher Family,” it’s the first of many surprising deliveries left by the anonymous “Secret Santa,” who regularly leaves gifts for families in need. The gifts bring warmth, laughter, and hope back to her siblings, yet for Hannah, they ignite a new mystery that pulls at her heart.

As Hannah searches for clues to thank the giver, she unexpectedly finds herself drawn to the quiet, withdrawn older man who seems to be there in her moments of greatest need.

Will uncovering the truth bring the closure her family desperately needs, or will it open Hannah’s heart to a miracle she never expected?

Rediscover the warmth, mystery, and magic of Christmas in a story where love shines brightest in the darkest moments.

The Masters of Mayhem tore the country apart,
assassinated its leaders and claimed all land for their twisted empire.

They call the mess they’ve made Ever-Fallen—a world where only the ruthless survive,
where mayhem reigns and existence is the only prize.

Now, they’re tossing scraps to those barely standing,
inviting them to stake out territories in a brutal land race.
Whoever dares to claim a piece has to win it in the Masters’ savage Land Wars.
Once they win, they’ll create their own rule of law,
provide for its citizens and defend its borders with blood.

While our swamp is a last ark in a world gone mad,
it’s hardly big enough to save the entire country.
It’s only a matter of time before we’ll have to enter the Land Wars
and win ground for the innocent who can’t defend themselves.

No matter the threat, no matter the cost,
we will never bow to tyrants.
And if Mayhem and his men dare cross our borders,
they’ll meet a new chaos–the wrath of The Swamp Kings.

But in our current hour, there’s one mission we can’t ignore–
Seer’s vision. The venture requires me and my pregnant wife
along with a small army to cross dangerous cities in order
to rescue a woman among a people called The Shunned.

May God be with us.

As the harvest approaches, Naomi and Aaron’s rivalry puts more than just their hearts on the line.

At Hannah Byler’s wedding, Naomi Huyard never expected to be matched with the farmer Aaron Yoder, nor did she foresee the charm he would wield over her heart. Swept up in the moment, she readily accepted his offer of a buggy ride, unaware of the journey ahead.

Yet, Naomi’s newfound happiness is quickly clouded by a revelation: Aaron’s interest may be more in her family’s secret to growing enormous pumpkins than in her heart. Betrayed, Naomi ends their budding romance, her trust shattered.

Elsewhere in Christmas Hollow, the fabric of the community weaves with new threads as Matthew Troyer becomes increasingly enamored with his beautiful Englischer neighbor, Beth Rodgers. Meanwhile, Hannah Troyer faces her own struggles with fertility, and Emma Weaver senses that a marriage proposal is on the horizon.

As the harvest season looms, Naomi finds herself in a dire competition with Aaron, where the future of the Huyard farm hangs in the balance. However, as events take unexpected turns, it becomes clear that appearances can be deceiving, and the path to understanding and reconciliation may lead to surprising revelations.

*** An Amazon #1 bestseller in Amish Romance, Inspirational Romance and Inspirational Spiritual Fiction ***

In a world where family is everything, what happens when the dream of motherhood threatens to tear it apart?

As Beth joyfully discovers she’s expecting again, her happiness is clouded by the worries of those around her. Her previous complicated birth has everyone on edge, especially Clara, who fears that another pregnancy could risk Beth’s life. Tensions rise between families, with Clara’s growing hostility towards Samuel threatening to tear them apart.

Meanwhile, Naomi’s hope of becoming a mother fades with each passing month. As her sister’s belly grows, so does Naomi’s despair. The strain begins to take its toll on her marriage to Isaac, especially when his family whispers that Naomi is to blame. When Naomi suggests they see a doctor, Isaac’s refusal sparks a conflict that could change everything.

As the sisters navigate these heart-wrenching challenges, Clara’s strange behavior escalates, and a hidden truth emerges, casting a shadow over the entire family.
With lives hanging in the balance, can Beth and Naomi find the strength to hold their families together and overcome the trials that threaten to break them?

Discover the powerful and emotional journey of two sisters facing their greatest fears in “Cradle of Hopes.” Join Beth and Naomi as they grapple with the heartaches and hopes that come with building a family in the Tales of Amish Sister series. Will love and faith be enough to heal their wounds, or will the trials they face tear them apart?

Note: Each book in the series is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order. All Grace Lewis’s books are clean and wholesome Amish romance.