Most Popular Books by Beverly Lewis

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?

Merry''s Amish friend Rachel asks for help with her Rumschpringa, the period in her teen years when she can experiment with the outside world and modern life before deciding to devote herself to Plain living.

In the seemingly ordinary Amish home of Grace Byler, secrets abound. Why does her mother weep in the night? Why does her father refuse to admit something is dreadfully wrong? Then, in one startling moment, everything Grace assumed she knew is shattered. Her mother''s disappearance leaves Grace reeling and unable to keep her betrothal promise to her long-time beau. Left to pick up the pieces of her life, Grace questions all she has been taught about love, family, and commitment. Heather Nelson is an English grad student, stunned by a doctor''s diagnosis. Surely fate would not allow her father to lose his only daughter after the death of his wife a few years before. In denial and telling no one she is terminally ill, Heather travels to Lancaster County--the last place she and her mother had visited together. Will Heather find healing for body and spirit? As the lives of four wounded souls begin to weave together like an Amish patchwork quilt, they each discover missing pieces of their life puzzles--and glimpse the merciful and loving hand of God.

A thoroughly modern woman, Sarah Cain has long disdained her sister''s Plain lifestyle. But when news comes of her sister''s death, Sarah is stunned to learn she has been named guardian of her children. How can Sarah sacrifice her successful career and a life she enjoys to raise five Amish orphans she barely knows? Besides, Sarah is harboring a secret grief of her own...Will the sorrow that divides them ultimately unite the new family?

A Heartwarming Tale of Courage and Love from Amish Fiction''s #1 Author When a well-to-do family asks Sallie Riehl to be their daughter''s nanny for the summer at their Cape May, New Jersey, vacation home, she jumps at the chance to broaden her horizons beyond the Lancaster County Amish community where she grew up. Sallie has long dreamed of seeing more of the world, but her parents are reluctant for her to put off baptism yet another summer, and the timing is unfortunate for Perry Zook, who has renewed interest in courting her. Though she loves nannying, Sallie has free time on the weekends to enjoy the shore. It is there that she meets Kevin Kreider, a marine biology student who talks freely about all he''s learning and asks about her interests, unlike most of the guys she grew up with. Time with Kevin is invigorating, and Sallie realizes she''s never felt quite this alive around Perry. Then again, Kevin is Mennonite, not Amish. Sallie tries to brush aside her growing feelings for Kevin, but she fears what her parents would think about her new friendship. Just as concerning, however, is Sallie''s realization that her time in Cape May is increasing her desire to see the world, challenging her plans for the future. Has she been too hasty with her promises, or will Sallie only find what her heart is longing for back home in Paradise Township?

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

Abby Hunter and her little sister, Carly, can''t wait to meet their new Korean sisters. They buy "welcome home" presents to take to the airport. But the plane arrives without the Korean girls. Where are they? What could have happened? Abby and her Cul-de-sac friends on Blossom Hill Lane are in for an amazing surprise. Maybe for the surprise of their lives!

Readers Eagerly Await the Latest from Beverly Lewis, the #1 Name in Amish Fiction With her love for all things old-fashioned, Jennifer Burns has often been told she''s an "old soul," but no one is prepared for the young woman''s decision to set aside her modern life in favor of the Old Order Amish world. Yet Jenny does exactly that, adopting Plain dress and settling in with Samuel and Rebecca Lapp while she works as a mother''s helper for the bishop''s wife--a far cry from her former job as an x-ray technician. The people of Hickory Hollow are curious about the beautiful young seeker among them, one handsome Amishman in particular. But he is not the only man vying for Jenny''s affections, and Jenny faces many challenges in the Proving time the brethren have set for her...challenges of the heart, as well as the spirit. Will Jenny''s secrets keep her from the peace she longs for? Or will they lead the way home?

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!

Leah Ebersol rejoices in her coming baptism and marriage. Her joy is clouded, though, when she learns of a secret sin that her older sister, Sadie, has committed. If Sadie does not confess and repent, Leah must tell the church elders--or risk sacrificing her own conscience and reputation.

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 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?

Merry Hanson doesn''t know which is worse: harboring a runaway or being interrogated by the police. But when her friend Lissa shows up at the Hanson house bruised and beaten, Merry knows she has to help.

New York Times best-selling author completes the story of the new order/old order Amish split in the 1960''s in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Courtship of Nellie Fisher book 3.

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?

Must-Have Amish Fiction from #1 Bestselling Author Beverly Lewis When schoolteacher Jodi Winfield goes for a morning run, the last thing she expects is to find a disheveled little girl all alone on the side of the Pennsylvania road, clad only in her undergarments, her chubby cheeks streaked with tears. Jodi takes the preschooler home with her, intending to find out where she belongs. But Jodi is mystified when no one seems to know of a missing child, and the girl herself is no help, since she can''t speak a word of English. It''s as if the child appeared out of nowhere. As the days pass, Jodi becomes increasingly attached to the mysterious girl, yet she is no closer to learning her identity. Then an unexpected opportunity brings Jodi to Hickory Hollow--and into the cloistered world of the Lancaster Old Order Amish. Might the answers lie there?

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.

Book 10 of HOLLY???S HEART. Holly and Andie are headed to California, when Andie falls for an older boy. Holly wants to tell someone, but stretching the truth causes major problems and soon they???re in a situation only God can make right.

Holly struggles with jealousy when her best friend invites an Austrian exchange student to stay for six weeks.

After eleven-year-old Heather decides that she wants to be a free skater instead of continuing as an ice dancing partner with her brother, she undergoes a change of heart.

When a car strikes her young Amish friend while the two of them catch fireflies, thirteen-year-old Merry hopes for healing through her Christian faith.

A New York Times Bestselling AuthorA CBA Bestselling AuthorLeona Speicher got the "sister" she''d always dreamed of the day Gloria Gingerich and her family moved to Lancaster County Amish farmland. The Arkansas newcomers seem to be everything a devout Plain family should be - until they''re expelled from the church for reasons no one will discuss.

With the household expecting another baby, Holly must find room in her heart for her new sibling in this bestselling youth series. Ages 13-17.

Beverly Lewis Bestseller, Beautifully Repackaged In The Prodigal, Leah Ebersol knows all too well that the truth can be thorny, even heartbreaking. But when an alarming secret is brought to light, she must make another difficult choice, one that could be further complicated by a prodigal who few expected to return.

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.

A 3-in-1 Amish romance collection that will include the books The Bridesmaid, The Secret Keeper, and The Photograph.

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?"

Amelia "Amy" DeVries, a 24-year-old violinist, is disillusioned with life and love after the collapse of her long-running romance. Weary of endless rehearsals and performances, Amy sets out on a road trip through the Pennsylvania mountains. She leaves her cell phone behind so life''s demands can''t intrude on her solitude. She doesn''t know, nor care, where she will end up. When her car breaks down deep in the mountains, Amy realizes the flaw in her "no cell phone" plan. She abandons her car and walks the winding roads, searching for help. Following the smell of woodsmoke and the sound of music, she finds a rustic log cabin. There she meets a young Amishman--and through him a community--that will change her life forever.

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.

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. "Much of the credit [for the growth of Amish fiction] goes to Beverly Lewis, a Colorado author who gave birth to the genre in 1997 with The Shunning..." --Associated Press Of her Old Order parents'' five daughters, Tessie Miller is the last to marry. She has her heart set on Amishman Marcus King, but Tessie''s father opposes the match. Impetuously, Tessie and Marcus elope to the English world, then return to Hickory Hollow to live as singles, trusting they''ll convince the Millers to give their love a chance over time. But when the unthinkable happens, Tessie faces the almost-certain censure of the People. Will she find a reason for hope in spite of her desperate plight?

It''s "TV Turn-Off Week" all across America, and Eric Hagel decides that the Cul-de-sac Kids--their parents, too!--won''t watch a speck of TV for the entire week.All the kids agree. But what about the grown-ups? Can Eric and his friends convince the adults to go along with the plan?Will it be a never-to-be-forgotten no-TV week? Or will the folks on Blossom Hill Lane be tempted by the tube?

Three Paths to the Heart of the Amish Country These three bestselling novels will take you deep into the fascinating world of the Amish with family drama you won''t soon forget. The Postcard by Beverly Lewis Rachel Yoder, a young Amish widow, escapes from her sorrow by helping her family run a bed-and-breakfast in Lancaster County. A guest''s discovery of an old postcard in his room begins to unravel a faded tapestry of secrets in Rachel''s community. Rachel must search her heart--and her past--to restore a splintered family tree. The Crossroad by Beverly Lewis Drawn back to Lancaster County, Englisher Philip Bradley struggles with his attraction to a beautiful Plain woman who has suffered unbearable heartache. He fears that his growing affection for her will only bring more of the same. Must they sacrifice a future together for the sake of all they know and love? Sanctuary by David and Beverly Lewis Melissa James has a picture-perfect existence--or so it seems. In reality, she has been looking over her shoulder her entire life. Just as her secrets are about to catch up with her, she seeks a haven in Pennsylvania Amish Country. Will her stay bring her the peace she longs for, or will it bring danger to the Plain community?

Lancaster County, with its rolling meadows and secret byways, may seem idyllic, but it is not without its thorns. THE ROSE TRILOGY is the stirring saga of two Amish sisters on the fringes of the church, and the unforeseen discoveries that change their lives. Rose Kauffman, a spirited young woman, has a close friendship with the bishop''s foster son. Nick dresses Plain and works hard but stirs up plenty of trouble too. Rose''s sister cautions her against becoming too involved, but Rose is being courted by a good, Amish fellow, so dismisses the warnings. Meanwhile, Rose keeps house for an English widower but is startled when he forbids her to ever go upstairs. What is the man hiding? Rose''s older sister, Hen, knows more than she should about falling for the wrong man. Unable to abandon her Amish ways, Hen is soon separated from her very modern husband. Mattie, their young daughter, must visit her father regularly, but Hen demands she wear Amish attire--and speak Pennsylvania Dutch, despite her husband''s wishes. Will Hen be able to reestablish her place among the People she abandoned? And will she be able to convince Rose to steer clear of rogue neighbor Nick?

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.

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

Romance, mystery, and family drama intertwine deep in the heart of Lancaster County''s Amish country. The Thorn is Book One in a stirring saga from Beverly Lewis, acclaimed by Library Journal as "the reigning queen of Amish fiction." Two Amish sisters divided by one sister''s impulsive marriage to an outsider. Hen longs for the Old Ways she left behind. . . . Rose is unsure of her own heart--devoted to the bishop''s rebellious foster son, yet courted by another.

With the young men they love bound to the English world, will Amish sisters Rose and Hen be forced to choose between their beloved People and true love?