Best Selling Books by Beverly Lewis

A Christmas story about a little Swedish girl who, in the midst of an ancient tradition, learns the importance of giving and the power of Christ's sacrificial love.

Come home to Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania--the beloved setting where Beverly Lewis''s celebrated Amish novels began--with new characters and new stories of drama, romance, and the ties that draw people together. Joanna Kurtz has made several trips to the altar, but never as a bride. The young Amishwoman is a closet writer whose stories aren''t her only secret. Eben Troyer hopes to make Joanna his bride--if he can ever leave his parents'' farm in Shipshewana, Indiana. Yet Eben''s hopes to build a life with Joanna hinge on his brother''s return from the English world . . . "As with her other novels about the Amish, Lewis has created absorbing, realistic characters and situations, giving meaningful glimpses into their different way of living." - Congregational Libraries Today

NY Times best-selling author''s new series chronicling the separation of families during the New Order/Old Order split in the Amish community in Lancaster County, PA.

Longing to marry Caleb Yoder even though Caleb''s father has forbidden him to court her, Nellie Fisher struggles with her feelings as she continues to cope with the death of her sister, Suzy.

She looked once more at the dreaded river. Since Anna''s death, it had been such a barrier . . . a place and a moment she could not seem to move past. A line I can''t move beyond... The River Tilly and Ruth, two formerly Amish sisters, are plagued by unresolved relationships when they reluctantly return to Lancaster County for their parents'' landmark wedding anniversary. Since departing their Plain upbringing, Tilly has married an Englisher, but Ruth remains single and hasn''t entirely forgotten her failed courtship with her Amish beau. Past meets present as Tilly and Ruth yearn for acceptance and redemption. Can they face the future in the light of a past they can''t undo?

Movie Edition of the Powerful Conclusion to The Shunning and The Confession Shunned from the Plain life of her youth, Katie Mayfield (now known as Katherine) delights in the modern world, yet she longs for the peace that reigned in her mother''s heart. Though her life is far removed from Lancaster County, she must come to terms with her Amish heritage--and the man she once loved. Now in a special edition set to coincide with the release of the Hallmark Channel movie DVD, this redemptive story of love and grace offers readers a unique glimpse into the lives of the Amish.

For twenty years, this bestselling cookbook from award-winning Amish fiction author Beverly Lewis has brought the homespun taste of Amish country to kitchens around the world. Now updated and expanded, this 20th anniversary edition includes · more than two hundred authentic, time-tested recipes--including ones never before published! · time-saving tips for your kitchen and gatherings · beautiful new interior and lay-flat binding · beloved book excerpts surrounding Plain culture · Amish sayings and scriptural wisdom · personal glimpses into the Plain life Passed down in recipe boxes for generations, these favorite dishes and desserts bring the tasty heritage of the Amish to your table, "for sure and for certain" becoming a lasting part of your family''s mealtimes--and creating unforgettable moments for years to come.

Unknown to Katie, her long-lost love seeks her even as she has another interest. Yet she yearns for peace, which requires facing her plain heritage.

"She realized there was peace right here in the midst of this heavenly sort of place, despite the unpredictable storm churning around her family." For generations, Ellie Hostetler''s family has tended their Lancaster County orchard, a tradition her twin brother, Evan, will someday continue. Yet when Evan''s draft number is called up in the lottery for the Vietnam War, the family is shocked to learn he has not sought conscientious objector status, despite their Old Order Amish belief in non-resistance. The faraway war that has caused so much turmoil and grief among their Englisher neighbors threatens too close to home. As Evan departs for boot camp, Ellie confides her disappointment to Sol Bontrager, the brother of her best friend and cousin to her new beau, Menno. In contrast to Evan, Sol is a conscientious objector. Despite Ellie''s attraction to Menno, she finds herself drawn to Sol''s steady presence as they work together in the orchard. Suddenly, it feels as if everything in Ellie''s world is shifting, and the plans she held so dear seem increasingly uncertain. Can she and her family find the courage to face a future unlike any they could have imagined? "This [book] serves as a reminder of why Lewis continues to top bestseller lists."--Publishers Weekly "The Orchard is a peaceful, heartwarming romance novel set amid the quiet solitude of an Amish family''s orchard during the Vietnam War."--Foreword Reviews starred review

Katie Lapp only knew the Amish ways, but an unexpected discovery may tear apart her beloved community; special movie edition includes stills and extra content.

She prayed the day would never come, but when her past comes calling, Melissa James has no choice but to flee. Pursued and living on the run, she finds longed-for sanctuary in Amish country. Part thriller, art romance, Sanctuary is a compelling story of revenge, the price of freedom, and the solace found in friendship.

The anticipation of a homecoming, a chance to set things right... Yet will "the telling" cause further pain? Accompanied by her new English friend, Grace Byler has left Bird-in-Hand to search for her mother in Ohio. But what if Lettie refuses to be found? Meanwhile, Lettie continues her private quest to find the missing piece of her life, though she is increasingly torn between the family she left behind and yearning for her long-lost child. Will mother and daughter find the answers they seek? The Powerful Series Conclusion From New York Times Best-Selling Author Beverly Lewis "No one does Amish-based inspirationals better than Lewis." Booklist

This heartwarming prequel to The Shunning is a tender story of love, belonging, and the courage to move forward. After her widowed father remarries, nineteen-year-old Clara Bender is no longer needed to help run his household. Marriage seems like her best hope of moving out, but there are few young men in her tiny Indiana Amish community. When she comes across letters from her mother''s aunt Ella Mae Zook, she sets off to visit Lancaster County''s Hickory Hollow to decide where her future lies. Ella Mae is not quite ready to move from the farmhouse where she and her recently deceased husband spent over fifty happy years, but her children are eager to resettle her, making Clara''s visit seem like an answer to prayer. The two women form a warm bond while restoring an heirloom wedding quilt and sharing their lives, with Ella Mae confiding about a tragedy from her courting years. Eventually, Ella Mae suggests Clara stay for the summer, allowing Ella Mae more time with her and giving Clara an opportunity to meet the area''s eligible young men. But when the unexpected happens, will Clara find where her heart truly belongs?

Inspiring New Novel from the "Biggest Name in Amish Fiction" Eva Esch and her sisters are in a predicament. With the passing of their widowed mother, Eva''s older brother Menno plans to move his growing family into the Eden Valley farmhouse where they all grew up, leaving little room for his three single sisters. Surely, Menno reasons, at least one of them will marry this coming wedding season. Eva does hope to marry, but she isn''t sure she wants to give up her sweet shop for the life of a farmer''s wife, and she has no other prospects. When younger sister, Lily, disappears in the night, leaving only a brief note, Eva fears she has been wooed away from the People by an outsider. And when Jed Stutzman, a young Amish buggy maker from Ohio, shows up in Lancaster with a photo of a Plain young woman, Eva''s world begins to tilt. She feels powerfully drawn to the quietly charming stranger--but the woman in the forbidden photograph is no stranger at all. . . .

Journey into the fascinating world of the Amish with the three-part story of a young woman who must face her past in order to discover her future. The Shunning: Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman, lives a quiet life in Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, but after one visit to the attic, her world begins to crumble. The Confession: With her identity shattered, Katie sets out on a journey of discovery that will take her into a world she's never known. The Reckoning: Katie is living the life she used to dream about, but her heart yearns for her Amish friends and the love she left behind.

Movie Edition of the Dramatic Sequel to The Shunning Katie Lapp has been torn from her close-knit Plain family and community in the painful ordeal known as the shunning. But as she strikes out into the strange and sometimes dangerous "English" world, she is unaware that the man she loves is planning to return to his Amish family--and to her. Now in a special edition set to coincide with the debut of the Hallmark Channel movie, this redemptive story of love and grace offers readers a unique glimpse into the lives of the Amish.

From Bestselling Authors David & Beverly Lewis Flight instructor Jack Livingston has been raising his eight-year-old adopted niece, Natalie, since the accident that took her parents'' lives. When he travels, Natalie is tenderly cared for by her Amish nanny, Laura Mast, who loves the little girl as her own. Eight excruciating years ago, Kelly Maines''s baby was kidnapped. Determined to find her child, Kelly has tirelessly pursued every lead to its bitter end. And now, with the clock ticking, one last clue from a private investigator ignites a tiny flame of hope: Just a few miles away lives a young girl who matches the profile. Can this be, at long last, Kelly''s beloved daughter?

Amish Fiction''s #1 Author Presents a Touching Story of Perseverance and Second Chances Amanda Dienner hasn''t seen her Old Order family in five years when she receives word that her mother has passed away and left her Lancaster County''s most popular Amish bed-and-breakfast. Now an Englisher, Mandy is shocked: Her twin sister should have been the obvious choice! What''s more, the inheritance comes with a catch: The farmhouse inn will only truly be hers if she is able to successfully run it for twelve consecutive months. Mandy accepts the challenge even though it means returning to Gordonville and the painful memories she left behind at eighteen. Still, she''s determined to prove she is more than capable of running the bed-and-breakfast, no matter that its loyal clientele are expecting an Amish hostess! The inn isn''t Mandy''s sole test, however. Rubbing shoulders with her married twin sister reopens wounds that Mandy isn''t ready to forgive. And an Englisher guest with a difficult past of her own just complicates matters. Can Mandy fulfill the terms of her inheritance? Or will this year in Amish country prove a dreadful mistake?

Dunkum Mifflin''s end-of-school party turns into a huge mystery when his cousin''s guide-dog, Honey, suddenly disappears after the celebration. At midnight! Feeling responsible, Dunkum starts looking for the pup and gets some help from the Cul-de-sac Kids. Abby Hunter and the rest of the others gladly join in playing detective. But it''s not all fun and games. Who''d want to steal Ellen''s beloved dog in the first place? And what will happen if Dunkum doesn''t unravel the mystery? It''s the dognapping adventure of the year.

Stacy Henry thinks everyone should do something special for New Year''s Day. And she has the perfect idea! All the Cul-de-sac Kids choose a Fruit of the Spirit and vow to work on it throughout the year. Everyone but Jason Birchall, that is. Stacy is determined to get Jason to join the gang in practicing fruits--but how? Will the mysterious package that arrives help them to get along with each other?

1951. Despite struggling with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Maggie Esh is sweet-spirited. When her Dat remarries, less than a year after Maggie's mother died, her stepmother-- though kind-- simply doesn't understand Maggie or her illness. An unsettling family situation occurs, and hope begins to seem elusive. Maggie attends some tent revival meetings out of curiosity, but the words of the evangelist begin to stir something deep inside her. Dare she hope for a brighter future?

'When Nicholas The Notebook Sparks publishes his first Christmas novel, you know it's going to be special ... A real Christmas cracker' HEAT What if the person you needed most, turned up when you least expected them? The international #1 bestselling author of The Notebook, Nicholas Sparks is back with his most epic story yet Maggie hasn't told this story in years. More than two decades ago, she fell in love. She was sixteen and far from home, waiting to give her baby up for adoption. Bryce showed Maggie how to take photographs and he didn't judge her for the way her belly swelled under her jumper. They had the perfect first kiss. Theirs was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. Now, as Maggie sits by the Christmas tree in her gallery telling her story, surrounded by the photographs that made her famous - the photographs Bryce never saw - her new gallery assistant asks her a question. If she had one wish, what would she wish for this Christmas? Maggie always thought she knew the answer to that question. But before she can say 'I'd go back to that winter with Bryce', she stops herself. It is all she has ever wanted but suddenly here, on this dark night under the twinkling stars, there is something else she wants. She wants to find her baby. A heart-wrenching and uplifting story about discovery and loss, The Wish is a reminder that time with those precious to us is the greatest gift of all. * Praise for Nicholas Sparks: 'This one won't leave a dry eye' Daily Mirror 'A fiercely romantic and touching tale' Heat 'An A-grade romantic read' OK! 'Pulls at the heartstrings' Sunday Times 'An absorbing page-turner' Daily Mail

The mistakes of the past haunt Lucy Flaud, who years ago stopped attending the activities for courting-age young people in her hometown of Bird-in-Hand. Now twenty-five and solidly past the age of Amish courtship, Lucy has given up any hope of marriage, instead focusing her efforts on volunteering in both the Plain and fancy communities of Lancaster County. Yet no matter how hard Lucy strives, she feels uncertain that she'll ever find redemption. Dale Wyeth has a deep mistrust of modern-day "advances" and the dependency they create. The young Englisher's interest in living off the grid is fueled further when he meets Christian Flaud, Lucy's father. Dale appreciates the self-sufficient ways of the Old Order Amish, and Christian invites him to learn more about them by staying at the family farm. As Christian and Dale grow closer, developing a father-son rapport, Lucy begins to question what Dale's being there might mean for her. Could God be testing her? Or is it possible that even the most unworthy heart -- and two people from very different walks of life -- can somehow find a new beginning?

"Marlena Wenger, a young aunt from the Beachy Amish caring for her infant niece, finds comfort and hope from an Old Order Amish mother and her family who extend friendship to a homeless man, whose few possessions include a collection of love letters"--