Wanda E. Brunstetter

Hundreds of Practical Tips from Amish Housewives New from New York Times bestselling author of Amish fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter, this book is full of household advice and wisdom as shared by Amish contributors. Do you seek ways to make everyday life easier? Here you will find hundreds of practical tips covering all aspects of keeping a home, from stain removal to homemade laundry detergent, from baking perfect piecrust to making recipe substitutions, from taming a cough to mending a cut. You'll also find advice for canning fruits and vegetables, sewing, gardening, animal care, and more Woven throughout are Amish sayings and proverbs and colorful photos, making this an enjoyable read and a perfect gift.

Four Amish Sisters Develop New Beginnings in Sarasota, Florida Journey with the bestselling Brunstetter authors to the unique tropical Amish community in Sarasota, Florida, along with four young sisters originally from Indiana. The Seashell Cake by Wanda E. Brunstetter Leora Lambright is the first to leave home, seeking a warmer climate for health reasons. While on a winter holiday, roofer John Miller meets Leora in the bakery where she is enjoying expressing herself through cake decorating. They are instantly attracted to each other and spend several days bike riding, fishing, playing shuffleboard, and trying local restaurants. But when Leora makes it clear she'll never again live up north, without explaining why. Has the romance ended before it could even blossom? The Beach Ball by Jean Brunstetter Violet, the youngest of the four Lambright sisters, has always been a bit wild. She moves to Florida to live with her sister as she seeks her independence and considers leaving the Amish way of life. She works as a waitress and drives her own car. Her beauty and free spirit attract a lot of male attention like Levi, who is also Amish. When she first meets Dan Hunter, it is his little red sports car that she admires first, but while dating Dan, Levi keeps trying to make Violet commit to him. Can she settle on who should have her heart and how to live out her faith? Fragments of a Sand Dollar by Richelle Brunstetter Francine Lambright is heartbroken that her longtime boyfriend, Matthew, is thinking of leaving the Amish faith, and they have broken up. She is ready to join the church, but her sister invites her to Florida for an extended visit before taking the pledge of faith. While shell hunting at Lido Beach, Francine meets Lucas Hayes, and they soon begin seeing each other, despite him being an Englisher. When Matthew shows up in Pinecraft unexpectedly, how will Francine's heart respond? A Sarasota Sunset by Lorine Brunstetter Van Corbach Alana Lambright has suffered a series of unfortunate accidents and emotional traumas that have left her plagued by anxiety. She turns to art for peace and healing. While on a visit to her sister in Florida, she takes up seashell artwork and accepts a job in a gift shop. James Miller, a recent college graduate, meets Alana, and, due to his own past, he is initially turned off by the fact that she is Amish. Still he invites Alana on adventurous outings. Alana tries to tamp her anxiety to try the activities but fails and feels like it pushes James away. Can they each deal with the heaviness in their pasts to embrace a future together?

Inspired by New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter's The Prayer Jars series. . . The Prayer Jar Devotional: Forgiveness delivers the same life-changing inspiration as Wanda E. Brunstetter's unforgettable stories. Every reading will help you draw closer to your heavenly Father. Your prayer life will be transformed as you read through these dozens of encouraging devotional readings centered around the theme of forgiveness. With each turn of the page, you'll discover unchanging truths of God's Word alongside meaningful prompts that guide you to write out your personal prayers or favorite, grace-filled Bible verses and then add to your very own prayer jar. (Simple instructions are included in the introduction.) Once you've finished reading the last page, you'll have a full prayer jar of your very own. Use it to infuse your heart with inspiration and encouragement when you need it--or share it with a friend who could use some faith restoration of her very own

The Root of Bitterness Entangles Two Hearts One woman's shattered dream. . . One man's second chance. . . And the faith that can heal broken hearts. Ruth is the second oldest sister in the Hostettler family and has one burning desire--to marry and fill her Amish household with children. Life seems to be falling into place when Martin Gingerich starts to court her and when she becomes a friend to a motherless child. But her dreams are suddenly shattered in one horrific moment, putting Ruth's faith to the test. Finding herself spiritually adrift, Ruth's only real prayer becomes a desperate "Why, God?" Esta Wengerd, one of six children, has lost her mother to tragedy and her father to depression. Can Ruth now reach past her own pain to make a difference, or will Abe Wengerd bar her interference--and stifle her healing? Will Ruth find the faith and strength to rise above the ashes? Or will she forever question her value as a wife? Read also from the Sisters of Holmes County series: A Sister's Secret and A Sister's Hope

A Life and Love in Jeopardy A woman's search for truth and love. . . A man's quest to prove his innocence. . . A father's determination to protect his family. . .Martha is the youngest of the Hostettler sisters and the most daring. While her main focus has been on her dog breeding business, Martha has also been troubled about the continuing attacks against her family and home in an Ohio Amish community.When the prime suspect turns out to be Luke Friesen--the man she loves--Martha decides to play detective. But what will the search for truth cost?Luke seems to have taken the wrong road in life. With a definite motive and a myriad of methods, he looks guilty as sin. Will Martha's hope in his innocence be enough to bring the real criminal to justice?Roman Hostettler disapproves of the love blossoming between his daughter and Luke. In his determination to drive the couple apart, discord and dissension grows within the family.Will Luke and Martha's love for each other and their hope in God waiver? Or will they find the courage to seek justice and bring their love to light? Read also from the Sisters of Holmes County series: A Sister's Secret and A Sister's Test

Friendship Letters Series -- Doretta Schwartz has always enjoyed writing letters and feels her letters can be a bit of a ministry to her friends. In this series, exchanging letters that contain open and honest feeling and struggles helps Doretta and two of her best friends through the darkest challenges of their lives. A Simple Letter Carries Inspiration for Healing Life is good on their Pennsylvania Amish farm for newlyweds Vic and Eleanor Lapp--until the day Vic's youngest brother drowns in their pond and Vic turns to alcohol to numb the pain. Things get so bad that Vic loses his job and their marriage is coming apart. Eleanor is desperate to help her husband and writes letters to her friend, Doretta, living in Indiana for advice. The trust Eleanor places in her friend and the gentle words she receives in return are a balm for even darker days to come in this first book of The Friendship Letters series by New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter.

Friendship Letters Series -- Doretta Schwartz has always enjoyed writing letters and feels her letters can be a bit of a ministry to her friends. In this series, exchanging letters that contain open and honest feeling and struggles helps Doretta and two of her best friends through the darkest challenges of their lives. A Simple Letter Carries Inspiration for Healing Life is good on their Pennsylvania Amish farm for newlyweds Vic and Eleanor Lapp--until the day Vic's youngest brother drowns in their pond and Vic turns to alcohol to numb the pain. Things get so bad that Vic loses his job and their marriage is coming apart. Eleanor is desperate to help her husband and writes letters to her friend, Doretta, living in Indiana for advice. The trust Eleanor places in her friend and the gentle words she receives in return are a balm for even darker days to come in this first book of The Friendship Letters series by New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter.

An Amish Journey to Hope, Healing, and New Beginnings Join New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter in the complete Kentucky Brothers series as three brothers seek fresh starts in the land of tomorrow. . . . The Journey ​Until Titus Fisher learned woodworking skills, he'd never been able to stick to a job. Now living in Kentucky, life has a whole new outlook, but can a heart once torn by love's rejection find new life and choose between two women who are as unique as night and day? The Healing Single father Samuel Fisher is still grieving over his wife's untimely death when his brother Titus convinces him to make a fresh start. Samuel packs up his kids and heads to Bluegrass Country, but can he find hope in tomorrow when burdened by yesterday's memories? The Struggle Timothy Fisher has moved his wife Hannah and daughter Mindy to Kentucky, the land of tomorrow. But when a tragic accident occurs, their marriage seems splintered beyond repair. What drastic measures will God take to salve their grief?

Book 3 in the Creektown Discoveries series An Artist Seeks Her Birth Mother Welcome to Apple Creek, Ohio, where a piano teacher has a fascination with painting the rural Amish landscapes around her home. Andrea Wagner has made it to her thirties feeling like she has had a charmed life and finally has fallen in love with Brandon Prentice, a local veterinarian. But then she discovers she was adopted--and all she thought she knew about herself has crumbled. Andrea becomes so fixated on finding her birth mother that she pushes Brandon away. A friend suggests Andrea write to the "Dear Caroline" column in the newspaper for romance advice, and she finds herself revealing her issues with being adopted in the letter. "Dear Caroline" receives the letter but struggles to find the right advice given her own conflicted past. What will Andrea lose before she finds herself again? Other books in the series: The Walnut Creek Wish The Sugarcreek Surprise

Where Is the Hope in Grief? A terrible accident leaves three women as the sole providers of the family they have left. Their only income must come from the greenhouse in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, but someone seems to be trying to force them out of business in their darkest hour of grief and despair. Can hope be restored in three novels from bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter? The Crow's Call When her father, brother, and brother-in-law are killed in a traffic accident, Amy King leaves a job she loves and halts a promising courtship with Jared to help run the family greenhouse. Can things get any worse for a young Amish woman who has already made several sacrifices? The Mockingbird's Song Widow with two children, Sylvia feels her mother is being too over-protective and meddlesome when she meets Dennis Weaver while birdwatching. When the budding romance is squelched and troubling events start happening again at the family-run greenhouse, Sylvia must confront her reoccurring anxieties. The Robin's Greeting Suddenly widowed with the weight of her family and business on her shoulders, Belinda King struggles to remain strong and at peace. When the pressures mysteriously increase, will she crumble, or can she turn to one of two new suitors?

Fresh Recipes for Each Season of the Year Do you strive to eat what is local, fresh, and in season? Then this is the cookbook for you. Organized by the winter, spring, summer, and fall seasons, there are a bounty of recipes for various ways to use up seasonal fruits and vegetables. Sprinkled with tips for growing and harvesting, too, the well-organized book boasts contributions from Amish and Mennonites from across the United States who are fans of author of Amish fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter. Encased in a lay-flat binding and presented in full color, it is a must-have cookbook for anyone who gardens, participates in a CSA, or enjoys farmers' markets.

Tragically losing her parents as a child, Lisa Miller has grown up afraid of loving and losing. She dedicates herself to working as a teacher in an Amish schoolhouse and helping the grandparents who raised her, all while avoiding the advances of newcomer Paul Herchberger. Paul enjoys antiques and meets Orley Troyer while looking for unique old milk bottles in yard sales. Orley and his wife offer prayers and advice as Paul tries to reach Lisa's closed heart. But when secrets are revealed, will Lisa use them as an excuse to close herself off again?

Book 2 in the Creektown Discoveries series. Antique Store Owners Offer Romance Advice to a Smitten Carpenter Welcome to Sugarcreek, Ohio, where the Amish schoolteacher has a determined admirer. Tragically losing her parents as a child, Lisa Miller has grown up being afraid of loving and losing. She dedicates herself to teaching at an Amish schoolhouse and helping the grandparents who raised her, all the while avoiding the advances of newcomer Paul Herchberger. Paul enjoys antiques and meets Orley Troyer while looking for unique old milk bottles at yard sales. Orley and his wife offer prayers and advice as Paul tries to reach Lisa's closed heart. But when secrets are revealed, will Lisa use them as an excuse to close herself off again?

Book 1 in the Creektown Discoveries Series from NYT Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter An Antique Store Becomes a Place of Healing for Broken Hearts Welcome to Walnut Creek, Ohio, where Orley and Lois Troyer own an antique store they call "Memory Keepers." Though knowledgeable in antiques and their repair, their real talent is in mentoring folks who are hurting and don't even know it. Enter Jeff, a restaurateur, and Rhonda, a hotel manager, who recently moved to Amish country for the slow pace, but the change of scenery puts even more stress on their already strained marriage. Will an antique sled be the last straw, or will it lead to unexpected revelations and the fulfillment of dreams?

A Six-Part Serial Novel Conveniently Packaged in One Volume. Return to Holmes County, Ohio, along with a prodigal son in the complete Amish Millionaire serial drama from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter and her daughter-in-law, Jean. Asking his wealthy and eccentric Amish father for money--again--will strain the already weak bond between Joel Byler, his father, and his sisters. Will the worldly young man ever learn he must pay for his own mistakes--and at what cost to his business, his fianc e, and his Amish family? Includes: The English Son The Stubborn Father The Betrayed Fiance The Missing Will The Divided Family The Selfless Act When Joel Byler, The English Son, returns to Holmes County to ask his wealthy and eccentric Amish father for money--again--he receives a chilly reception. Eustace Byler, The Stubborn Father, has offered his wayward son enough chances to mature and refuses to fund Joel's frivolous spending. When Kristi Palmer discovers Joel has squandered money set aside for their future, The Betrayed Fianc e attempts to cut ties. Then The Missing Will strains already weakened family bonds as greed wars against need. The Divided Family suffers from sickness and loss while Joel struggles to learn the lesson God has been trying to show him. Can The Selfless Act of a prodigal son finally heal a broken family and reunite heartbroken lovers?

Love Is Never Plain and Simple Strong family and community ties merge in Pennsylvania Amish Country where four young women seek God's will for their lives and their place in the modern world--while finding true love in the process.A Merry Heart The man of Miriam Stolzfus's dreams has decided to marry another woman. Miriam's bitterness threatens to cloud her future, until two special men enter her life--and she is forced to make a monumental decision. Looking for a Miracle After a freak accident paralyzes her legs, Rebecca Stolzfus is confined to a wheelchair. She longs to be loved for who she is--but she's forced to watch from the sidelines as the man who has stolen her heart is obviously infatuated with her best friend. Plain and Fancy When interior design student Laura Meade comes to the Lancaster valley, she falls in love with Eli Yoder, one of the "Plain People." Will Laura be able to choose between two drastically different lifestyles? The Hope Chest Rachel Beachy wants something she can't have--her sister's boyfriend. When she finds her floundering dreams for love rekindled in a most unexpected way, will she become the next bride of Lancaster County? Journey through Lancaster County along with New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter within the first four books she penned about the Amish.

Faith and Romance from an Indiana Amish CommunityOn a quiet September weekend, plans for a fun outing turn tragic when a vanload of Amish teenagers from Indiana is struck by a semi-truck. Four young women are forever changed by the event. A Cousin's Promise Loraine Miller's fianc is severely injured and breaks their engagement. Will he sacrifice his happiness to give Loraine a better life? When her ex-boyfriend returns, Loraine's heart is torn. Will she renew an old love or keep her promise to the new? A Cousin's Prayer Katie Miller, traumatized by the death of her boyfriend, becomes fettered by the bonds of fear. What will give her the courage to face life again? Freeman Bontrager yearns to make Katie his own. Can he help Katie overcome her emotional problems and win her "whole" heart? A Cousin's Challenge Jolene Yoder lost her hearing the accident and has become a sign-language tutor, who is falling for her new student, Lonnie Hershberger. Her cousin Ella Miller is facing her own challenges as she struggles to support her family after losing her brother while fighting her attraction to the roving Jake Beechy. Will God find a way to bring these couples together--for better or worse? Enjoy a heartfelt look into the lives of inspiring Amish characters from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter.Enjoy the pleasure of owning the complete Indiana Cousins trilogy all under one cover. Follow four young Amish women who are forever changed after a traffic accident takes their friends and leave them scarred. Loraine's fianc is severely injured and breaks their engagement. Katie's boyfriend is killed, and she sinks into depression. Jolene loses her hearing. Ella tries to hold her cousins together, but even she struggles with the loss of her brother. How will God take a tragedy and turn it for good in their lives?