New Releases by Tricia Goyer

Gardens are a place to rest, to draw near, and to heal. "Rooted in Love" by Beth Wiseman Rosemary Lantz is doing her best to run her family''s household. She excels at all her tasks except one: gardening. Saul Petersheim has pursued Rosemary for years, but Rosemary keeps turning him down. What Saul doesn''t know is that she has good reason--something no one can know, especially not him. "Flowers for Rachael" by Kathleen Fuller Rachael Bontrager''s flower garden is beautiful, but at twenty-four, Rachel is lonely. Gideon Beiler fell in love with Rachael almost at first sight. After her grandfather has a stroke, her days are filled with caring for him, and one day Rachael finds her garden in shambles. However, she won''t accept Gideon''s offers of help. Will she realize she doesn''t have to do everything on her own and that God is in control? "Seeds of Love" by Tricia Goyer Sadie Chupp finds her greatest joy in the greenhouses in her Montana community. A company is interested in buying her heirloom seeds, but they are the only thing she has left from her deceased parents. Eli Plank is a traveling bachelor who believes he can help Sadie, but a misunderstanding leaves her heartbroken. Will she trust him again, and let the seeds of a new relationship take root? "Where Healing Blooms" by Vannetta Chapman Widow Emma Hochstetter finds her quiet life interrupted when she discovers a run-away teenager in her barn, and the bishop asks her to provide a haven for a local woman and her two children. Then, her mother-in-law, Mary Ann, reveals one of her garden''s hidden secrets, something very unexpected. Will she continue alone or will she accept the gifts God has given her? ". . . An Amish Garden] is a perfect selection of stories that will lift your heart, inspire your faith, and encourage your green thumb." --CBA Retailers + Resources

Duty Brought Them TogetherWill Secrets Destroy Their Love? American Emma Hanson came to England to study at Oxford, but joined the Women''s Auxiliary Air Force at the height of World War II. She is stationed at beautiful and historic Danesfield House west of London as part of the highly secretive Photographic Reconnaissance Unit. Englishman Will Fleming is a handsome young artist who has been commissioned by the British government to record the changing landscape in paintings. His path intersects with Emma''s when his real mission—tracking Nazi spies—leads him to Danesfield House, the target of a sinister plot. Emma and Will become friends, but neither can reveal the true nature of their assignment. Can their relationship grow amid such secrecy? And can Will save Danesfield House—and Emma and her coworkers—before it''s too late?

"In mere days, Cheryl Cooper and Levi Miller will be married! But nothing seems to be going quite as planned. Cheryl had hopes of cutting back on her workload at the Swiss Miss in the week leading up to the wedding. After all, someone needs to corral her mother’s efforts to make their simple ceremony a large-scale and elaborate event. But instead of marking items off her to-do list, Cheryl finds it’s growing longer and longer. To make matters worse, someone is stealing package deliveries all over town. When a long-awaited parcel containing a family heirloom wedding ring intended for Cheryl never arrives, she begins to wonder if their nuptials are supposed to happen at all. Is God trying to tell her something? Or will she discover that the love and support of others, poured out to make her wedding day possible, are exactly the right ingredients for a happily-ever-after marriage."--Page [4] of cover.

Sometimes Dreams Come Together One Piece at a Time Joy Miller wanted nothing more than to be a wife and mother—especially now that her relationship with Matthew Slagel, the bishop''s son, was deepening. But when a television crew rolls into Pinecraft, Florida, to film a new show about the Amish, tension threatens to rip apart their relationship...and the entire Amish community. Joy is initially hired to sew costumes for the show, but she soon finds herself becoming increasingly involved in the production—a fact that upsets Matthew and his father. Yet the more Joy befriends the Englischer production crew, the more she senses God working in their lives through her. Can she turn her back on this opportunity to share God''s love? Will she and Matthew somehow be able to stitch together their dreams for the future? Experience love, heartbreak, and hope in this sweet story of two worlds uniting in unexpected ways.

In the second installment of the Pinecraft Pie Shop series, you''ll return to a town and a family you''ve already grown to love. When Hope Miller is offered the plot of land behind the Me, Myself, and Pie shop to start a garden, she jumps at the chance. Finally—some space away from her four sisters! But everyone in town seems to have an opinion about what she should grow and how she should grow it. When the widower schoolteacher, Jonas Sutter, asks if his students at the Amish school can help turn the plot into a community garden, Hope only halfheartedly agrees, wondering if she will ever get the peace and quiet she craves. And will she get anything to grow? The stories of friendship, community, and unexpected love within these pages will plant real seeds of hope within your heart.

Spring has come to Sugarcreek and the community is rallying behind an effort to help victims of domestic violence. At a work day to remodel abandoned cottages for families in need of safe havens, volunteers discover dozens of jars filled with old coins hidden within the walls of a kitchen. When the money is stolen from the safe in Cheryl''s office at the Swiss Miss, she feels a responsibility to find the thief and recover the loot. The investigation takes her back to the 1940s and connects people and events from the past to current friends and neighbors.

A Dash of Love, a Pinch of Hope, and a Whole Lot of Good Cooking Lovina Miller should be thrilled. Pinecraft, Florida, has everything a young Amish woman could ask for: sun, sand, volleyball games, and evening singings in the park. But Pinecraft lacks the one thing Lovina desperately wants—a pie shop of her own. She longs for a place to gather with the community and serve the treat she loves. A young carpenter named Noah Yoder strolls into her life and offers a way to make her dream come true. But before Noah and Lovina can build a shop—and a life—together, they must each face heartaches from the past. Is their new love stronger than their regrets? Find inspiration, romance, and authentic Amish recipes for everyone''s favorite food—pie!

Being a mom is hard. Being a young mom has unique challenges. From a teen mom herself, Teen Mom speaks to your heart, sharing insight, encouragement, and practical advice to help you create a better life for yourself and your child. Everything changes the day you discover you''re going to be a mom. It''s not just yourself that you think about--you have a child to care for, too. While you wouldn''t trade your child for the world, some days are just hard. Baby-daddy drama, dealing with your parents, and worries about school, work, and your future slam you. Your friends can''t relate to your little family, and you wonder if God has turned His back on you, too. Tricia Goyer understands. A mom at age 17, Tricia remembers what it felt like to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders, and she''s here to help you through it too. In this book, she pours out her heart and shares practical advice on: Making decisions about work and school Dealing with changing relationships with friends Finding support as a single mom Relating to the baby daddy Handling hard days . . . and more! You are the great mom your child deserves! And you are stronger than you think. This book was previously titled Life Interrupted.

Do you want to help young moms, but you don''t know how? Tricia Goyer created this handbook as a companion to "Teen Mom: You''re Stronger Than You Think" to give parents, family, mentors, and church leaders a resource to help the teen mom in their lives. In this handbook Tricia shares more about the love of some important women during her pregnancy--women who pointed her to Christ. Filled with practical tips and thought-provoking questions, this handbook will help you in your service to teen moms. Remember when you reach out to a teen mom, you''re getting a two-for-one. You''re not only forever impacting a mom . . . you''re positively impacting her child too!Page 3-Chapter 1: Background to Teen Mom: An Unexpected LifePage 5-Chapter 2: Someone Needs to Hear: Will You Tell Her?Page 8-Chapter 3: How to Start a MOPS GroupPage 10-Chapter 4: 5 Practical Steps to Running a Teen MOPS GroupPage 12-Chapter 5: Finding Friendship at MOPS: You''ll be Blessed, TooPage 14-Chapter 6: Why Does Mentoring Matter? A Lesson from MaryPage 16-Chapter 7: Teaching Teen Moms about Sexual PurityPage 18-Chapter 8: The ABCs of Supporting Young MomsPage 22-Chapter 9: Easy Ways to Reach Out to a Single MomPage 24-Chapter 10: Make an Impact Today: Follow Your PassionPage 26-Lessons for Teen Moms to RememberPage 27-Lesson #1: Make Good ChoicesPage 28-Lesson #2: You are More Than a StatisticPage 30-Lesson #3: God Isn''t Punishing You for Your PastPage 32-Lesson #4: Finding True LovePage 34-Lesson #5: 23 Ways to Be a Good ParentPage 36-50-Bonus Materials

Vanilla crumb pie has been Esther’smem’s calling card for decades. But when Esther finally gets her hands on the secret recipe, she discovers that vanilla crumb pie is more than just dessert . . . it’s bachelor bait.

Celebrate Second Christmas, a treasured, lighthearted time of community, with four Amish romances. “When Christmas Comes Again” by Beth Wiseman Katherine knows the first Christmas without Elias will be hard for her and the children. But when a mysterious Englischer appears with photographs of her late husband, Katherine begins to wonder what other blessings Christmas could have in store. “Her Christmas Pen Pal” by Ruth Reid Joy was expecting a wedding proposal from Henry; what she got instead was news of another woman. But when her heartfelt letter to a cousin ends up in the hands of a young cabinetmaker, an unexpected correspondence between two strangers gets interesting fast. “A Gift for Anne Marie” by Kathleen Fuller Anne Marie and Nathaniel have been best friends since they were kids. Now things are evolving . . . in ways everyone else predicted long ago. But when her mother suddenly decides to remarry in another state, Anne Marie’s new chapter with Nathaniel looks doomed to end before it begins. “The Christmas Aprons” by Tricia Goyer Vanilla crumb pie has been Esther’s mem’s calling card for decades. But when Esther finally gets her hands on the secret recipe, she discovers that vanilla crumb pie is more than just dessert . . . it’s bachelor bait. "Characters in each story are sweet, kind and caring. . . . Each author brings a separate writing style, creating a cozy holiday collection." —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

Siblings forge new paths and find love in three stories filled with the wonder of Christmas. Turn back the clock to a different time, listen to Bing Crosby sing of sleigh bells in the snow, as the realities of America’s involvement in the Second World War change the lives of the Turner family in Lafayette, Indiana. In Cara Putman’s White Christmas, Abigail Turner is holding down the Home Front as a college student and a part-time employee at a one-of-a-kind candy shop. Loss of a beau to the war has Abigail skittish about romantic entanglements—until a hard-working young man with a serious problem needs her help. Abigail’s brother Pete is a fighter pilot hero returned from the European Theater in Sarah Sundin’s I’ll Be Home for Christmas, trying to recapture the hope and peace his time at war has eroded. But when he encounters a precocious little girl in need of Pete’s friendship, can he convince her widowed mother that he’s no longer the bully she once knew? In Tricia Goyer’s Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Meredith Turner, “Merry” to those who know her best, is using her skills as a combat nurse on the frontline in the Netherlands. Halfway around the world from home, Merry never expects to face her deepest betrayal head on, but that’s precisely what God has in mind to redeem her broken heart. The Turner family believes in God’s providence during such a tumultuous time. Can they absorb the miracle of Christ’s birth and His plan for a future?

Gardens are a place to rest, to draw near, and to heal. Sadie Chupp finds her greatest joy in the greenhouses in her Montana community. A company is interested in buying her heirloom seeds, but they are the only thing she has left from her deceased parents. Eli Plank is a traveling bachelor who believes he can help Sadie, but a misunderstanding leaves her heartbroken. Will she trust him again, and let the seeds of a new relationship take root?

Moms'' Night Out is a novelization of the hilarious family comedy that celebrates real family life—where everything can go wrong and still turn out all right. All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation . . . a long-needed moms’ night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for a few hours—what could go wrong? Chronicling one night out gone awry, three harried moms, their husbands, a sister-in-law with a misplaced baby, a tattoo parlor owner, a motorcycle gang, and a bewildered cabbie all learn to embrace the beautiful mess called parenting. This book spotlights the unfulfilled expectations and serial self-doubts many moms feel . . . then reassures us that the key is raising kids in a loving home. Mom’s Night Out is an endearing, true-to-life comedy. The MOMS’ NIGHT OUT film features Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), Sean Astin (THE LORD OF THE RINGS), Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle), Alex Kendrick (COURAGEOUS), Robert Amaya (COURAGEOUS), Andrea Logan White (REVELATION ROAD), Kevin Downes (COURAGEOUS), and platinum-selling country recording artist Trace Adkins (THE LINCOLN LAWYER).

Caught between a stifling Amish community and an unnerving outside world, a devout young woman on the run is about to become the newest arrival to West Kootenai, Montana. On the day of her sister''s death, Rebecca Troyer took her first step away from the Amish. Rebecca had always strayed a little outside the fold—a job at an Englisch bakery, long weekends with non-Amish friends—but nothing could have prepared her family for what she is about to do: Rebecca is abandoning the community to attend nursing school. She is headed to college, into “the world.” But she has to make it across the country first. When she stops in West Kootenai, at the home of a lapsed Amish friend from her youth, Rebecca finds a lot more in Montana than she had bargained for—namely a handsome working man named Caleb Hooley. Caleb is at a crossroads of his own. A daredevil bachelor with high standards, he has decided he’ll never find an Amish woman who can quench his thirst for adventure. Needless to say, the pretty Amish girl who has fled her community in secret catches his attention immediately. As hearts are opened and secrets are revealed, Rebecca and Caleb find they have much more in common than just their Amish background. But can this runaway find love with a risk-taker who has lost his faith in God? All it will take is one week in the wilderness to find out . . .

Capture the heart of every group member with this indispensable, interactive book. Make the most of your time together with to-the-point readings, discussion starters, creative activities, and application steps that bring the Lead Your Family Like Jesus experience home. Start your session with a "Grand Opening" that builds community and focuses your group''s attention on an aspect of family leadership. A "Watch This " step follows the DVD segment with questions that get parents thinking and talking--and getting biblical input. "So What?" connects principles to practice, helping teams or individuals come up with action plans for applying the insights at home. "Your Turn" wraps things up with motivation for the week ahead. Blending the hard-won advice of veteran parents Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, and Tricia Goyer with your own group''s dynamics, the Participant''s Guide makes it all personal. It''s the perfect complement to the DVD--and the perfect tool for imperfect parents who want to grow.

Rose turned her back on the man she loves after he assisted the Englisch during World War II—only to discover she’s an Englischer herself. Born in the midst of the hardships of The Great Depression, Rose grew up in Berlin, Ohio, in the arms of a loving Amish family. But she is overwhelmed by self-doubt when she learns that she was born Englisch and abandoned when her family moved West in search of work. Was she meant to be Amish or would she have been better off growing up with her own kind—Englischers? When the man she loves leaves her behind, Rose is certain he left for good. Yet Rose discovers sometimes our greatest gifts are the ones we fear.

In our instantly connected world, it’s surprisingly easy to lose our connection to God. This devotional taps Amish wisdom in order to help us draw closer to God and hear his voice. In The One Year Book of Amish Peace, you’ll get a daily taste of Amish values and wisdom. Tricia Goyer shares her fascination with the Amish in a way that will inspire and encourage believers to carve out more time in each day to listen to God and experience his presence. This daily devotional contains interesting facts about the Amish, recipes, and information about the way the Amish handle money, rear their children, and center their lives on faith in God. You’ll be inspired to slow down and find ways to simplify so that you, too, can experience God in the ordinary.

Every year, young Amish men descend on the cozy little town of West Kootenai, Montana, arriving in the spring to live there for six months and receive “resident” status for the hunting season in the fall. They arrive as bachelors, but go home with brides! In The Promise Box, the second book of best-selling author Tricia Goyer’s Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors series, Lydia Wyse, a book editor from Seattle who grew up Amish, returns to the small community of West Kootenai to give comfort to her father after her mother’s death. She is drawn back to the familiar Amish ways after finding her mother’s most precious possession, a Promise Box of prayers and scripture. What her publisher sees, though, is an opportunity for a sensational “tell-all” book about the Amish. Lydia soon finds herself falling in love with Amish bachelor Gideon Hooley. She wants nothing more than to forget her past and look forward to a future as an Amish bride. But will the pain of her childhood—and her potential betrayal of her community—keep her from committing her whole heart?

Your family’s gathered around the table. What’s on the menu? Cold stares? Stale prayers? The same old leftover questions about “what happened at school today”? Next time you sit down to eat, enjoy some spiritual food too! Get everyone talking—and learning—with the nourishment of Whit’s End Mealtime Devotions! Encourage quality family time and pass on a strong spiritual heritage with these 90 devotions created to engage children in fun, lively, productive dialogue.

Does your family need a five-star general at the helm? A psychologist? A referee? Ken Blanchard, best-selling co-author of The One Minute Manager and Lead Like Jesus, points to a better role model: the Son of God. Joined by veteran parents and authors Phil Hodges and Tricia Goyer, renowned business mentor Blanchard shows how every family member benefits when parents take the reins as servant-leaders. Moms and dads will see themselves in a whole new light—as life-changers who get their example, strength, and joy from following Jesus at home. This user-friendly book’s practical principles and personal stories mark the path to a truly Christ-centered family, where integrity, love, grace, self-sacrifice, and forgiveness make all the difference.

"Singer Ginny Marshall is one signature away from a major recording contract--a dream come true for a girl still struggling to bury memories of the past. Wanting to talk to someone with her best interests in mind, she looks up her former fiance, Brett Miller, in Glacier Bay, Alaska. There, the stunning scenery provides a respite from LA''s pressures, and Ginny finds community among the charming residents. She also discovers a box of old letters and is swept up in the tale of Clay, an early missionary to Alaska, and Ellie, the woman who traveled there to be his children''s governess. As their story unfolds, Ginny just might discover that healing and love are sometimes found in the most unexpected places"--P. [4] of cover.

Every year, 30–40 young Amish men descend on the cozy little town of West Kootenai, Montana, arriving in the spring to live there for six months and receive “resident” status for the hunting season in the fall. They arrive as bachelors, but go home with brides! Sarah Shelter has lived in West Kootenai for the last ten years and wonders if she will ever fall in love. Since the tragic death of her best friend, she carries her memories in a jar along with the small items connected to them. For just as long, she’s also been carrying around her emotions instead of allowing them to penetrate deep into her heart. Now she’s met a kind and gentle man who may be able to break down the wall. But can Sarah risk her heart to finally achieve her dreams?

A young Amish woman, searching for truth and love amidst tradition, returns to her home state of Indiana after a season in Montana, hoping to understand where exactly her heart belongs.

Goyer commemorates the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the "Titanic" witha powerful story of love, forgiveness, and sacrifice.

Have you ever thought about praying for your future husband? Will it make a difference? There''s only one way to find out… From when we were small girls, most of us dream of “The One,” our future husband. We think about what it would be like to be a bride. We wonder who that special guy is and when we''ll find him. The great news is that what you do now can make a difference in your life and the life of your future husband! Authors and good friends Robin Jones Gunn (Christy Miller series) and Tricia Goyer (author and former teen mom) believe God answers women''s prayers for husbands—even husbands they may not meet for years. They invite young women to pray boldly for their future mate … while also asking God to prepare their own hearts. In Praying for Your Future Husband, Robin and Tricia share their two vastly different experiences, including the things they did right and the mistakes they made on the path to meeting and marrying their husbands. Each chapter includes helpful Bible verses, prayers, and practical application, along with true stories of women who prayed for a husband and how God answered in remarkable ways. God has a beautiful romance prepared for you. Prayer is the key to unlocking the love story … with your future husband and with God, the lover of your soul.

Despite initial presumptions, a young Amish woman''s reluctant move across the country with her family to escape Englisch influences results not in lost love but deep spiritual discoveries.

A young Amish woman, recently transplanted from Indiana to Montana, is torn between marrying a man from back home or the Englischer whose active faith is calling to her in Goyer''s "Along Wooded Paths."

TV producer Ava Ellington is suffering from heartbreak and making professional mistakes. An unexpected opportunity to go to Europe with her grandfather Jack, a WWII vet, to visit battle sites promises emotional escape and a set of great stories about vets returning to Europe. In Paris, a complication materializes: Ava''s first love, Dennis, is accompanying his grandfather Paul, Jack''s wartime buddy and family friend, on the same trip. Jack has ghosts to face as Ava is reminded of her own past pain.

Do you still find yourself humming the love songs of the 80s and 90s? Do you still believe that every marriage should be between soul mates? But...do you wonder how you can succeed at love and marriage when the generation you grew up in didn’t? Marriage isn’t what it used to be–it can be better than ever. If you are a Gen Xer, your marriage has challenges and potentials that no other generation has known. A Gen Xer herself, Tricia Goyer offers realistic help to achieve the God-honoring marriage you long for. She includes… •Ways to protect your marriage despite the broken relationships modeled in your youth •Stories, suggestions, and confessions from fellow Gen Xers facing the “What now?” question of real-life marriage •Advice from the ultimate marriage survival guide: the Bible •Stats, quizzes, sidebars, and study questions related to this “relationally challenged” time in history •Practical helps for negotiating kids, work, sex, money, and dirty laundry–sometimes all in the same evening If you are part of a generation of adults who don’t want to bow to their culture or live and love like their parents did . . . this book is for you.