Marta Perry

When Promise Glen is struck by a vandalism spree around the Thanksgiving holiday, a community's values--and two weathered hearts--are put to the test. As a widow with two-year-old twins and a struggling orchard, Rebecca King's dreams of expanding her business seem near impossible. To make matters worse, a troublesome string of destructive acts around Promise Glen threatens her roadside fruit and vegetable stand, forcing Rebecca to accept the help of her condescending new neighbor, Nathan Mueller. Nathan didn't intend to offend Rebecca with his offer to share the stand, especially since he's a widower and single parent himself. He admires Rebecca's strength and kindness in the face of adversity. If only they hadn't started off on the wrong foot... Despite their best efforts to shield their hearts, working side by side through the busy harvest plants the seeds of a budding friendship. But when the vandalism spreading through Promise Glen escalates to arson and rumors blaze through the town, they'll have to learn to rely on each other more than ever. As Thanksgiving approaches, Rebecca and Nathan are forced to reconcile with their own grief, forgive what can't be changed, and come to truly understand the core values of the holiday: love and gratitude.

Three Amish sisters who were separated at a young age are at last reunited in the second Lost Sisters of Pleasant Valley novel. Susanna Bitler's life is in complete turmoil. Still reeling from the death of her mother, she is further disheartened when her business partner hints that she is going to quit the gift shop they run together in a town near Pleasant Valley. But the biggest revelation is yet to come. Grateful for their own hard-won relationship, Lydia Beachy and Chloe Wentworth are eager to reveal themselves to Susanna as her long-lost sisters. But their news utterly distresses Susanna, who is heartbroken to learn that the woman she's been mourning was not actually her mother. Despite Lydia and Chloe's best efforts to make amends, Susanna resolves to keep them at arm's length. It may take a force of nature to sweep away her fears. Will that storm demolish all that the three women most value...or unite them in bonds of deep and abiding affection?

Christmas is a time for new beginnings. But when a dutiful Amish woman's life is turned upside down, she may have to risk her heart to get everything she's always wanted in this charming Pleasant Valley novel. Since her mother's death, Naomi Esch has been devoted to caring for her father and siblings, sacrificing any hope of finding love or having a home of her own. Still, working at the local bakery and expanding her beekeeping business give Naomi a satisfying sense of purpose. Then, in the weeks before Christmas, her father announces his plans to remarry. He and his new wife need the house for themselves, leaving Naomi in need of a plan. But opportunities soon come her way. A friend finds Naomi a place to stay, and widower Nathan King offers his sprawling farmland to Naomi to continue her business--on the condition that she helps take care of his children. The setup is so perfect that the community assumes a wedding will inevitably follow. But Naomi has vowed never to marry without love. And to Nathan she's merely convenient help. Now, for those in Pleasant Valley, uniting these two stubborn souls may take a Christmas miracle.

As an Amish wife and mother struggles to hold her family together, a story from the past teaches her how to face her daily challenges with strength and love in the second Keepers of the Promise novel. In modern day central Pennsylvania, Judith Wegler tries to heal the growing rift between her husband, Isaac, and his teenage brother Joseph--whom Judith and Isaac have raised as their own ever since both brothers lost their parents and siblings in a horrific fire. Meanwhile, Isaac's hurtful silence about this tragic past has robbed Judith of any certainty of her husband's love. But when Judith's grandmother gifts her with an antique study table, she discovers a hidden packet of letters that changes her life... In 1953, widow Mattie Lapp fights against the county's attempts to force Amish children to attend a consolidated public school, even if it means arrest and imprisonment. Mattie knows she can't face this challenge alone, and turns to her late husband's cousin Adam for help, but she's terrified at the prospect of relying on someone else. Now, as the two women's stories converge, both must learn to stand up for their beliefs and to love again, even when it means risking their hearts...

Returning to Pleasant Valley gives a widow a much-needed chance at a new life. But now she must decide if she truly belongs in the Amish world...Unexpected tragedy has left Hannah without her soldier husband and a home for her baby son, Jamie. Seeking refuge, she comes to live with her aunt in Pleasant Valley, a place she hasn’t seen since childhood, when her parents left the Mennonite faith. Working in her aunt’s bakery is a way for Hannah to get back on her feet, but she isn’t sure if she can live by tradition—or if she and Jamie should stay for good. She finds an unexpected sympathetic listener in furniture maker William Brand. His stutter makes him feel like a permanent outsider in his Amish community, and he understands her loneliness. Hannah is irresistibly drawn to the shy, caring William, and her education in speech therapy makes it natural for her to want to help him speak more easily. But how can she encourage his attention when she might someday leave Pleasant Valley, and when her father-in-law, a military officer, is scheming to take Jamie away from her? As William seeks the courage to stand up for the woman who believes in him, Hannah must decide where her true home lies—in the free, ever-changing world she knows, or in the simpler, loving community she’s found...

In the third Pleasant Valley novel, the Amish community welcomes back one of their daughters, but she hasn’t returned alone...After spending three years in the English world, Anna Beiler has come back to Pleasant Valley with a baby girl, which will surely cause a stir since Anna is unmarried. She is also hiding secrets: the baby is not hers by birth, nor does she intend to stay. Rather, she desperately needs sanctuary from the child’s violent father...It surprises Anna how quickly her Amish habits return to her, and how satisfying it feels to reconnect with her friends and family. Even Anna’s childhood friend Samuel, whose slow, thoughtful manner used to frustrate her, becomes a fond and reassuring companion.But Anna hasn’t fully faced the consequences of her irresponsible youth, and now, her mere presence may endanger the family she holds dear. If she wants to stay, she must seek forgiveness from the community whose blessing she took for granted, and experience the true change of heart required to make a new beginning.

Could an unlikely pair make the perfect team? When Amish widow Hannah Esch agrees to play chaperone to a group of teenagers from different communities, the last thing she expects is to be working with Samuel Miller. She hasn't forgotten how he'd objected to her marriage to his business partner's son, but she can't go back on her promise to help her beloved grandfather. Aware of how little Hannah thinks of him, Samuel hopes this project will mend the bridge between them. When her twin boys take a liking to Samuel and she begins to see him in a new light, can she make room for forgiveness...and a second chance at happily-ever-after? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Brides of Lost Creek Book 1: Second Chance Amish BrideBook 2: The Wedding Quilt BrideBook 3: The Promised Amish BrideBook 4: The Amish Widow's HeartBook 5: A Secret Amish CrushBook 6: Nursing Her Amish NeighborBook 7: The Widow's Bachelor BargainBook 8: Match Made at the Amish InnBook 9: The Amish Matchmakers

From New York Times bestselling author Marta PerryCould an unlikely pairmake the perfect team?When Amish widow Hannah Esch agrees to play chaperone to a group of teenagers from different communities, the last thing she expects is to be working with Samuel Miller. She hasn't forgotten how he'd objected to her marriage to his business partner's son, but she can't go back on her promise to help her beloved grandfather. Aware of how little Hannah thinks of him, Samuel hopes this project will mend the bridge between them. When her twin boys take a liking to Samuel and she begins to see him in a new light, can she make room for forgiveness...and a second chance at happily-ever-after?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Brides of Lost CreekBook 1: Second Chance Amish BrideBook 2: The Wedding Quilt BrideBook 3: The Promised Amish BrideBook 4: The Amish Widow's HeartBook 5: A Secret Amish CrushBook 6: Nursing Her Amish NeighborBook 7: The Widow's Bachelor BargainBook 8: Match Made at the Amish InnBook 9: The Amish Matchmakers

Could an unlikely pair make the perfect team? When Amish widow Hannah Esch agrees to play chaperone to a group of teenagers from different communities, the last thing she expects is to be working with Samuel Miller. She hasn't forgotten how he'd objected to her marriage to his business partner's son, but she can't go back on her promise to help her beloved grandfather. Aware of how little Hannah thinks of him, Samuel hopes this project will mend the bridge between them. When her twin boys take a liking to Samuel and she begins to see him in a new light, can she make room for forgiveness...and a second chance at happily-ever-after? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Brides of Lost Creek Book 1: Second Chance Amish BrideBook 2: The Wedding Quilt BrideBook 3: The Promised Amish BrideBook 4: The Amish Widow's HeartBook 5: A Secret Amish CrushBook 6: Nursing Her Amish NeighborBook 7: The Widow's Bachelor BargainBook 8: Match Made at the Amish InnBook 9: The Amish Matchmakers

Sometimes love is what you need. Even if it's not what you want... Running the local Amish inn is the only reason Molly Esch has gained back her confidence after being jilted at the altar. When the owner is suddenly injured, Molly's sure she'll be promoted. Except the owner asks her widowed nephew, Aaron Fisher, for help instead. Now Molly's forced to work alongside the handsome single father, and with his grand ideas for change, they clash right away. But their disagreements soon give way to something deeper. Neither wants to risk their heart again, but facing their fears could lead them to a forever partnership... From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Brides of Lost Creek Book 1: Second Chance Amish BrideBook 2: The Wedding Quilt BrideBook 3: The Promised Amish BrideBook 4: The Amish Widow's HeartBook 5: A Secret Amish CrushBook 6: Nursing Her Amish NeighborBook 7: The Widow's Bachelor BargainBook 8: Match Made at the Amish Inn

Sometimes love is what you need. Even if it's not what you want... Running the local Amish inn is the only reason Molly Esch has gained back her confidence after being jilted at the altar. When the owner is suddenly injured, Molly's sure she'll be promoted. Except the owner asks her widowed nephew, Aaron Fisher, for help instead. Now Molly's forced to work alongside the handsome single father, and with his grand ideas for change, they clash right away. But their disagreements soon give way to something deeper. Neither wants to risk their heart again, but facing their fears could lead them to a forever partnership... From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Brides of Lost Creek Book 1: Second Chance Amish BrideBook 2: The Wedding Quilt BrideBook 3: The Promised Amish BrideBook 4: The Amish Widow's HeartBook 5: A Secret Amish CrushBook 6: Nursing Her Amish NeighborBook 7: The Widow's Bachelor BargainBook 8: Match Made at the Amish Inn

Falling for the nanny Second Chance Amish Bride by Marta Perry Caring for her late cousin's kinder is Jessie Miller's duty, even if it means seeing their father again. Years ago, she thought Caleb King might be her husband--until he married her cousin instead. Laid up with a broken leg and a busy farm, Caleb needs help--not a reminder of his late wife. But is gentle, kind Jessie exactly what Caleb's little Amish family needs? FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME Small-Town Nanny by New York Times Bestselling Author Lee Tobin McClain Susan Hayashi is everything Sam Hinton is not looking for: energetic, outspoken and spontaneous. Yet the wealthy widower can't deny that the young teacher is great with his daughter, Mindy. In desperate need of a summer nanny, Sam hires Susan. His head says she's all wrong for them, but a part of him believes that this unexpected nanny might really be his Mrs. Absolutely Right...

Anna Stoltzfus lives a quiet but fulfilling life in Promise Glen. Though she lost her beloved brother in a tragic accident, her family is supportive and close-knit, and her job as a cherished teacher at the Orchard Hill Amish School fills her heart with joy each day. Anna knows one day she'll find someone she can love and marry, but she's perfectly happy with the life she created. Anna's comfort is quickly dashed, however, when the man Anna deemed responsible for James's death -- Matthew King -- returns to the Amish community.

A determined widow and a single father learn that love is about taking chances and turning over new leaves in the quaint Amish community of Promise Glen, from national bestselling author Marta Perry. When widowed shop owner Dinah Hershberger is unceremoniously charged with safely escorting an infant to his uncle, she finds herself torn. Jacob Miller is everything Dinah could want in a partner--he's kind, handsome, strong--and nothing she can ever have. As much as she yearns to help the new family adjust, each minute Dinah spends with Jacob and the baby leaves her heart more vulnerable and her head more certain that the secret she hides makes a future with the Miller men impossible. Jacob has long admired Dinah for her strength and independence, but it's her generosity of spirit that tempts him like never before. With Dinah at his side, Jacob opens himself up to the daunting new world of fatherhood, but how can he pursue his feelings for her when his life is in such disarray? After the disappointments of her first marriage, she deserves better than what Jacob can offer. But love has a surprise in store for these two troubled hearts, and happiness is within reach if only they can grasp it, making Promise Glen their own promised land.

A second chance at love blooms in the quaint Amish community of Promise Glen, from national bestselling author Marta Perry. Dorcas Beiler's reckless teenage years are far behind her. She's serious and responsible now, and the good people of Promise Glen trust her with the education of their children. But when her first love returns after years of exile from the community, her past comes rushing back. Thomas is the only one who knows her secret, and despite his careless charm and teasing manner, she refuses to let her guard down. Thomas Fisher has plans. Plans to start a construction company and prove himself a success to all those who doubted him, and plans to find the woman he left behind. His chance comes when he lands the opportunity to rebuild the stable and shed at the community school. He won't be paid for his time, but he'll be able to showcase his abilities...and spend time with Dorcas. Scenting love in the air, Dorcas's young pupils make excuses to bring them together. As old feelings stir, Dorcas and Thomas wonder whether their first love might also be their last.

National bestselling author Marta Perry captures the spirit of Christmas in this first novel of her all new series set in the quaint Amish community of Promise Glen. After ten 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 costumers to how to raise his mischievous six-year-old twin boys. Though Sarah longs for a home of her own, she fights the appeal of this ready-made family, resolved to maintain a professional distance. But when she and Noah both agree to help with the school's annual Christmas program, Sarah finds her heart touched by the motherless boys and Noah's quiet strength. Thrown together at work and at the school, their feelings continue to grow, and Sarah struggles to keep Noah at arms' length. Loving Noah may seem impossible, but with faith, love, and a little help from their close-knit community, there may yet be a Christmas home for them both.