New Releases by Beverly Lewis

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.

As her family breaks away from their church district, Nellie is torn between her family and her beloved Caleb, who is staunch in his Old Order beliefs, but if Nellie waits too long to choose, she will surely lose him to another.

Bestselling author Beverly Lewis''s story of a weary big-city journalist and a New Order Amish woman whose lives come together over a mysterious postcard.

Annie Zook struggles to keep her promise to her preacher father to abandon her art and prove her worthiness to "join church." At the same time she is dangerously close to succumbing to another forbidden desire--a relationship with the handsome Englisher whose interest in her is more than mere curiosity. Yet Ben Martin has secrets of his own...

Annie''s People Book 1- A new series from The New York Times bestselling author of the ABRAM''S DAUGHTERS series! The Preacher''s Daughter begins a remarkable journey of heartache and homespun delight--a series readers will find impossible to forget. Paradise, Pennsylvania, is likened to a little slice of heaven on earth...but for Annie Zook--the preacher''s eldest daughter--it seems like a dead-end street. She is expected to join the Amish church, but at 20 she is "still deciding." Because of the strict rules that guide the Plain community, she must continually squelch her artistic passion, although it has become her solace. In her signature style, with character depth and unexpected plot twists, beloved novelist Beverly Lewis once again opens the door to the world of the Amish.

The newest blockbuster from Beverly Lewis offers a conclusion of second chances and abiding devotion. Abrambs Daughters book 5.

After earning money to help Amy-Liz attend a week-long church camp, fourteen-year-old Holly and her cabin mates, tired of the boys'' disrespect, make a pact that leads to an all-out battle of the sexes. Includes two cookie recipes.

Book 1 of Abram''s Daughters series from bestselling author Beverly Lewis. Years of secrecy bind the tiny community of Gobbler''s Knob together more than the present inhabitants know, and the Plain folk who farm the land rarely interact with the fancy locals. So when Sadie is beguiled by a dark-haired English boy, it is Sadie''s younger sister, Leah, who suffers from her sister''s shameful loss of innocence. And what of Leah''s sweetheart, Jonas Mast, sent to Ohio under the Bishop''s command? Drawn into an incomprehensible pact with her older sister, Leah finds her dreams spinning out of control, even as she clings desperately to the promises of God. The Covenant begins a powerful Lancaster portrait of the power of family and the miracle of hope.

Visiting with her dad in California, she begins to be driven nuts by her stepmother and learns that she needs to trust both God and others. Ages 13-17.

"Book 3 of Holly''s Heart. Holly lets her newest pen pal think she''s older than she is, and doesn''t know what to do when he asks to meet her. Should she skip out on meeting him or face the consequences of telling lies?"

Lancaster County is cloaked in autumn splendor, and a reunion is in the air . . . From newlyweds Katie and Dan living in the shadow of the shunning, to Rachel and Philip embracing parenthood even as he acclimates to Amish life as an outsider . . . From the courtship of Lydia Cottrell and her betrothed, Levi King, to Sarah Cain, now a wife and mother struggling to bridge her own life with that of the People . . . October Song is overflowing with the simpler things of life that make a Lewis novel an unforgettable journey into the depths of the human heart.

Though confident that their love will survive a separation, Leah, Jonas, and their families will face a bitter test. Abram''s Daughters Book 2.

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.

Jason Birchall is saving all his money for a super mountain bike. He''s been working hard and counting every penny. He''s even storing his money in a secret place that no one can find. But Jason''s mom is on a health kick, and she''s making him eat vegetables...and beans. Jason comes up with a way to hide some of the icky food, but it turns out to be a bad mistake. Will Jason and the Cul-de-sac Kids still be able to come up with a way to get that bike?

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?

Filled with competition fever, Jenna and her gymnastics teammates lose sight of their goal to work as a unit. Friction really occurs when a cute boy joins the squad, teaching Jenna how to strive for her best without hurting others. Ages 8-13. Girls Only book 6.

When the wounds from an old tragedy reopen, Merry gradually learns that storms don''t last forever and that with God''s help she can face the future without her twin sister.

A Large Print Book.

Dunkum Mifflin has finished reading his twenty-fifth book. The big reward: a sleep-over at his teacher''s house!Dunkum and his classmates are excited. But then Miss Hershey reads a poem--The Raven--at the sleep-over. Suddenly, Dunkum''s frightened. He sees weird shadows and hears strange noises. What''ll he do in the old mansion on the hill?When Jason Birchall offers to help Dunkum overcome his fears, some wild and wacky things begin to happen!

Stacy Henry wants to earn money for the Cul-de-sac Kids Club. But she can''t get permission from Abby, the club president, who is out of town.The rest of the kids vote to go ahead with a yard sale. The friends make signs, and everyone brings old treasures for the big day. But one night, some of their treasures disappear!Is there a bandit in the neighborhood? Who is stealing from the Cul-de-sac Kids?

It''s soccer season for the Blossom Hill Blitzers. Shawn Hunter is dying to make the team. But some of the kids call him "Fiddlesticks" because he brings his violin to after-school practice. And because his legs are skinny as sticks.Secretly, Shawn works out at home--but time is running out. Can his cul-de-sac friends help him make the team? Or will the teasing at school mess Shawn up during tryouts?

Dee Dee Winter''s cat, Mister Whiskers, is one crabby kitty--sometimes worse than crabby. Sometimes he takes big risks, like running away!But when Mister Whiskers disappears just before the school carnival, it looks like he''s gone for good. Dee Dee and the Cul-de-sac Kids search Blossom Hill Lane, hoping to find the crabby cat.Then Mister Whiskers is spotted at the carnival. Can Dee Dee''s cul-de-sac friends help her catch her cranky kitty?

After praying to God to fill the hole in her life left by the death of her twin sister, thirteen-year-old Merry finds an abandoned baby outside her house.

Jason Birchall can''t wait for Valentine''s Day. His parents are going away for the weekend, and Grandma is coming! Jason has big plans. Will he be able to sneak some of his mother''s yummy valentine chocolates? Can he trick Grandma into allowing him to change his bedtime?Strange things happen in the Cul-de-sac when Jason pigs out on gooey chocolates and stays up late for a scary show!

After Merry befriends Elton, an artistically talented boy whom some of her eighth grade classmates call retarded, she must find a way to prove that he is not responsible for the damage at the farm of her Amish friend, Rachel.

When Ellen''s guide dog turns up missing and her cousin Matt investigates, he finds out why it''s not a good idea to judge people by their appearance.

When she goes to visit her father in California for Christmas, Holly has to deal with her feelings about the boyfriend she leaves behind in Colorado, her snoopy younger sister, and her new stepmother.