New Releases by Ann Brown

She’ll do anything for the sake of her child. When Amish seamstress Emma Weaver takes in her cousin’s abandoned baby, she vows to give the boppli a life better than she had growing up. But this proves to be a challenge when her rented cabin is no longer safe to live in. Reluctantly, she accepts help from Tyler Lehman, whose generosity slowly begins to win over her battered heart. But as Emma worries about her place in little Josie’s future and Tyler questions if he belongs in the Amish world, can they become a true family? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Amish of Lost River Book 1: Healing Her Amish Heart Book 2: Saving Her Amish Baby

An inheritance filled with riddles… Could love be the answer? When her Amish grandmother passes away, Englisch police officer Jenna Shetler returns to her family’s farm on Maryland’s eastern shore to carry out her grandmother’s unusual last request. A series of letters with specific instructions forces her to seek help from Amish bachelor Abe Bontranger—and confront her teenage heartbreak. Working together brings them closer than they’ve been in years, but with Jenna’s commitment to the police force and Abe’s plans for his Amish life, is a second chance possible for the two of them? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: AN UNLIKELY AMISH INHERITANCE by Jo Ann Brown When her Amish grandmother passes away, Englisch police officer Jenna Shetler returns to her family’s farm on Maryland’s eastern shore to carry out her grandmother’s unusual last request. A series of letters with specific instructions forces her to seek help from Amish bachelor Abe Bontranger—and confront her teenage heartbreak. Working together brings them closer than they’ve been in years, but with Jenna’s commitment to the police force and Abe’s plans for his Amish life, is a second chance possible for the two of them? HER LOYAL COMPANION (A K-9 Companions novel) by Heidi Main Training service dogs is Autumn McCaw’s passion. She won’t let anything jeopardize her business’s chance of success, including her former love Wyatt Nelson. But with a looming deadline to prove herself capable, she has no choice but to hire the one man who hurt her years ago. Relying on the single dad is tough—especially since he has trust issues of his own. But can Autumn and Wyatt overcome their past to save her business…and open their hearts to love? HIDDEN SECRETS BETWEEN THEM (A Hope Crossing novel) by Mindy Obenhaus In Hope Crossing, Texas, nurse practitioner Kirsten Reynolds has found her dream job. The only problem is that the tiny town also has Deputy Brady James…the father of her four-year-old sons. And he doesn’t know the boys are his. But as he steps into this new role he never planned for, Brady gets a hopeful glimpse into a life with children. Will he let the fear of the unknown keep him from a future he never imagined…or will an adorable pair of twins—and their mother—change his mind? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired September 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. A Daring Vow by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods She scandalized an entire town and ensnared the upright Taylor Matthews…but that was long ago. Now grown up, Zelda Lane is back in Port William, South Carolina, to pick up the pieces after her mother's death. Secretly, single father Taylor always regretted letting Zelda go—and he dreaded her return much more. Zelda is as beautiful and bold as Taylor remembers, but with a polished reputation to uphold, can Taylor loosen up enough to convince Zelda he's never stopped loving her? Previously published FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! An Amish Match by Jo Ann Brown With a baby on the way, a toddler son to care for and a run-down farm, Amish widow Rebekah Burkholder is worried for her family's future. So when a kind, hardworking Amish widower with three children proposes a sensible marriage, Rebekah accepts. Overseeing Joshua Stoltzfus's household and being a loving mother to his children should be simple. But as Rebekah unexpectedly falls for her new husband, dare she hope that Joshua will reopen his heart to love, too? Previously published

Starting over in Amish country Building Her Amish Dream by Jo Ann Brown Opening a new farm shop on Prince Edward Island with her little sister is Mattie Albrecht’s chance at a fresh start. But avoiding her past becomes impossible when Benjamin Kuhns—her old secret crush—offers to help with repairs. As they work together to renovate the shop, the new beginning they’re searching for could be right in front of them… The Amish Animal Doctor by Patrice Lewis Forced to return home to care for her ailing mother, veterinarian Abigail Mast must make an impossible choice—between her career and her Amish community. And handsome neighbor Benjamin Troyer isn’t making the decision any easier for her. When an opportunity to stay in Montana presents itself, can Abigail come to a decision that will yield the greatest rewards? 2 Uplifting Stories Building Her Amish Dream and The Amish Animal Doctor

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. Kate's Vow by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods After the death of his wife, designer David Winthrop throws himself into his work as a distraction, but worries he's hurting his young son at the same time. His fears are confirmed when the ten-year-old seeks help from Kate Newton, a top divorce attorney, wanting to separate from his father. Kate's work doesn't usually allow her to connect families in this way, so she agrees to help the Winthrops. Soon, she finds herself drawn to the young boy—and warming up to his father, too. Though David bristles at the idea of a stranger getting involved in his family matters, some serious thinking could open his heart to love once again. FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! His Amish Sweetheart by Jo Ann Brown Nathaniel Zook returns to his Amish community of Paradise Springs after inheriting his grandparents' alpaca farm—but knows nothing of the furry creatures. Only one person can teach him what he needs to know to save his family's homestead: his childhood best friend, Esther Stoltzfus. The pretty schoolteacher is reluctant, but surely a learning opportunity for her students won't cause any harm?

Sometimes the greatest act of courage is trusting your heart… After loving and losing the perfect husband, widow Rosemary Mishler can’t imagine ever marrying again. Yet the small Amish community of Bliss Valley keeps playing matchmaker—and the arrival of newcomer Gideon Wingard only makes things worse. But when a little Englisch girl is abandoned in her kitchen and is discovered to be her late husband’s child, Rosemary realizes that her perfect husband clearly had some secrets of his own… Gideon left his community to escape the matchmakers—only to stumble upon more. And he can’t quite steel himself against the pull of Rosemary’s somber gray eyes and his need to help her with the small kind who’s been left to her care. With his feelings for Rosemary and the little girl growing stronger every day, Gideon can see himself putting down roots in Bliss Valley. But is the hope of love enough for him to plan a future…and a family? Secrets of Bliss Valley “Jo Ann Brown writes with an eye for conflict and a heart filled with love.” —Charlotte Hubbard, author of Christmas Comes to Morning Star Secrets of Bliss Valley Book 1: A Wish for Home Book 2: A Promise of Forgiveness Book 3: A Search for Redemption Book 4: A Hope for Healing

Returning to her roots Amish Homecoming by Jo Ann Brown Ten years ago, Amish quiltmaker Leah Beiler and her twin brother left their community without a word. Now she's come home—with her orphaned niece. Before she left, she dreamed of marrying handsome dairy farmer Ezra Stoltzfus. But now that she is raising a child who knows nothing of Amish ways, Ezra worries she'll leave again. Leah will have to prove to Ezra that her future is in Paradise Springs—with him. Snowbound with the Amish Bachelor by Patricia Johns For social worker Grace Schweitzer, arriving at Ben Hochstetler’s farm to pick up an abandoned baby feels like stepping into her past—especially after a blizzard forces her to stay. Helping on the farm reminds Grace of her Amish upbringing…and the reason she left. She’s losing her heart to Ben and the faith she once held dear, but has she changed too much to return to this life? 2 Uplifting Stories Amish Homecoming and Snowbound with the Amish Bachelor

Blackgirl on Mars is a radical memoir that chronicles author, educator and activist Lesley-Ann Brown's two years' worth of travel searching for "home". As she travels across the US during the Black Lives Matter protests and Covid-19 pandemic and then to Trinidad and Tobago to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Brown tells her own life-story, as well as writing about race, gender, sexuality, and education, and ideas of home, family and healing. Both a radical political manifesto and a moving memoir about finding your place in the world, Blackgirl on Mars is about what it means to be a Black and Indigenous woman in Europe and the Americas in the twenty-first century.

Will helping him at Christmas have her wishing for more? After being left at the altar, Kirsten Petersheim needs a fresh start. This means making a success of her new cleaning business and definitely not falling in love. But when her handsome client Mark Yutzy asks for her help with his troubled teenage brother, Kirsten’s resolve is tested. As romance blossoms over the holidays, can Kirsten put her fear of heartbreak behind her and give love one more chance? AN AMISH OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND STORY From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Amish of Prince Edward Island Book 1: Building Her Amish Dream Book 2: Snowbound Amish Christmas

“Brown is a gifted writer who makes unforgettable characters that invite the reader to join them on their journey.” —Publishers Weekly bestselling author Marie E. Bast Bestselling author Jo Ann Brown returns to the Amish community of Bliss Valley, where finding a new beginning means facing the past… After losing both her fiancé and the happy life she anticipated, Amish maedel Grace Coffman is still stitching the pieces of her life back together. But between working in a quilting shop with an unscrupulous Englisch boss and caring for her ill parents, her threads keep unraveling. At first, the arrival of a kind, attractive stranger feels like a coincidence. But the more Grace learns about Joel Beachy and his story, the more their meeting seems like providence… Joel's return to Bliss Valley—and the Plain people—is his last chance to redeem a life filled with missteps. Yet in Grace, Joel finds something he never imagined: trust, courage and even the possibility of hope. When Grace suddenly finds herself the guardian of her nephews, Joel sees an opportunity to keep two wayward boys from repeating his mistakes. But Joel's dark past isn't quite finished with him. And now he must pray that his new life is strong enough to withstand the pending storm of trouble…and secrets. SECRETS OF BLISS VALLEY Secrets of Bliss Valley Book 1: A Wish for Home Book 2: A Promise of Forgiveness Book 3: A Search for Redemption Book 4: A Hope for Healing

“Jo Ann Brown’s writing is both powerful and charming. She provides a respite from the cares of the day and gives the invitation to join her for a journey of peace that lingers in the heart.” —Kelly Long, national bestselling author Every little secret is a chain to the past… For Amish widow Naomi Ropp, moving back to her parents’ Bliss Valley home—with her boisterous twin toddler boys—is a chance to start over and bury the painful secrets of her marriage forever. But her life is turned upside down once again when she learns she’s not the only one hiding things. The parents she believed were always open and honest have been keeping a secret her whole life. And now her only confidant is her father’s new employee—a handsome Amish man who was once her childhood tormentor. Samuel King knows more than anyone should about mistakes—and the way he treated Naomi is at the top of his list. But the shock of seeing her pretty face again is quickly overshadowed when they find a slumbering boppli abandoned on his porch. Caring for the sweet newborn together is finally bringing some peace to their troubled pasts. But when a spark leads to growing feelings as they start to look toward the future, Samuel must find a way to convince Naomi to trust the man he's become…and the promise of new love. SECRETS OF BLISS VALLEY Secrets of Bliss Valley A must-read novel from Love Inspired: Stories to Uplift and Inspire.

After waking from a healing sleep of seventy years, Joanna Kourakis doesn't fit in anywhere, not with her fellow dryads in their Florida Grove, and certainly not with humans and their technology. When she's sent to a small town in Northern Ontario to be a camp counselor for shifters who won't shift, Jo decides to make the best of it, and keeping to herself is what she does best. But it's awfully hard to ignore the handsome lykán wolf shifter who runs the camp, or the human hunters who want to bag themselves a wolf or two for Christmas.

Can they have a future together? The Amish Widower’s Twins by Jo Ann Brown Moving far away from her first love is the perfect remedy for Leanna Wagler’s broken heart—until he buys the neighboring farm. Now Leanna is in an unexpected position: temporary nanny to Gabriel Miller’s adorable twins. Though his kinder need her, Leanna spells trouble for the Amish widower…because a second chance with her means betraying a secret he’s honor-bound to protect. Finding Her Amish Love by Rebecca Kertz After her father’s passing, Ruth Fisher is required to sell her family furniture business. She plans to leave the Amish community to pursue an Englisch education—until she meets the new owner. Malachi Schrock has ambitious plans for her father’s store, but when the transition sparks an unexpected attraction, could following her heart mean staying in Miller’s Creek forever?

Her Amish holiday hero An Amish Christmas Promise by Jo Ann Brown Carolyn Wiebe discarded her Amish roots to hide her niece and nephew from their violent father. Yet when a hurricane crashes into their isolated Mennonite life, she can no longer keep the world at bay. With Christmas approaching, Amish carpenter Michael Miller wants to help her rebuild her home. But can their burgeoning love withstand the rising storm of her secrets? Amish Christmas Hideaway by Lenora Worth A festive evening quickly becomes a holiday nightmare when Alisha Braxton witnesses a double murder. And the killer’s cold eyes promise that she’s next. There’s only one person Alisha trusts with her life—private investigator Nathan Craig, the man she once loved. But hiding in Amish country, can they outwit a murderer who’s determined she won’t survive Christmas? New York Times Bestselling Author Lenora Worth

A Christmas she never expected… Becoming a guardian to three children wasn’t part of her plan… When Mennonite midwife Beth Ann Overholt went to Evergreen Corners to help rebuild after a flood, she didn’t expect to be taking in three abandoned children. But the bigger surprise is having Amish bachelor Robert Yoder by her side. Soon she can’t help but wish this temporary Christmas arrangement could turn into the loving family she never thought she’d have… From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Green Mountain Blessings Book 1: An Amish Christmas Promise Book 2: An Amish Easter Wish Book 3: An Amish Mother’s Secret Past Book 4: An Amish Holiday Family

Discover this heartfelt Amish romance part of the Green Mountain Blessings series by Jo Ann Brown. Can an Amish widow’s past cost her a future filled with love? Widow Rachel Yoder has a secret: she’s a military veteran trying to give her children a new life among the Amish. Though she’s drawn to bachelor Isaac Kauffman, she knows she can’t tell him the truth—or give him her heart. With her forbidden past, Rachel can never be the perfect Plain wife he’s looking for… From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope. Green Mountain Blessings: Book 1: An Amish Christmas Promise Book 2: An Amish Easter Wish Book 3: An Amish Mother’s Secret Past Book 4: An Amish Holiday Family

Legend has it Cupid''s Brooch sends you to your one true love... Actress Liz Barrett, adored by millions, wields Cupid''s Brooch and trades places with Miss Elizabeth Barrett of 1812, a young lady without connections who fears having no choice in whom she must marry. Either Liz''s rabid fans have made up this crazy story, while Elizabeth suffers what is surely purgatory, or they''ve traded places in time and perhaps even fallen into the arms of their one true love. But what will Lord Whittington and Dr. Demfry do if fate is determined to switch them back?

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AN AMISH EASTER WISH Green Mountain Blessings by Jo Ann Brown Overseeing kitchen volunteers while the community rebuilds after a flood, Abby Kauffman doesn’t expect to get in between Englischer David Riehl and the orphaned teenager he’s raising. Now she’s determined to bring them closer together…but could Abby be the missing ingredient to this makeshift family? THE COWBOY’S SECRET Wyoming Sweethearts by Jill Kemerer When Dylan Kingsley arrives in town to meet his niece, the baby’s guardian, Gabby Stover, doesn’t quite trust the man she assumes is a drifter. He can spend time with little Phoebe only if he follows Gabby’s rules—starting with getting a job. But she never imagines he’s secretly a millionaire… LEARNING TO TRUST Golden Grove by Ruth Logan Herne While widower Tug Moyer isn’t looking for a new wife, his eight-year-old daughter is convinced he needs one—and that her social media plea will bring his perfect match. The response is high, but nobody seems quite right…except her teacher, Christa Alero, who insists she isn’t interested.

Will she jeopardize her family secret for love? Secrecy kept her family safe…Will she risk it all for a chance at love? Carolyn Wiebe discarded her Amish roots to hide her niece and nephew from their violent father. Yet when a hurricane crashes into their isolated Mennonite life, she can no longer keep the world at bay. With Christmas approaching, Amish carpenter Michael Miller wants to help her rebuild her home. But can their burgeoning love withstand the rising storm of her secrets? Green Mountain Blessings

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AN AMISH CHRISTMAS PROMISE Green Mountain Blessings by Jo Ann Brown Carolyn Wiebe will do anything to protect her late sister’s children from their abusive father—even give up her Amish roots and pretend to be Mennonite. But when she starts falling for Amish bachelor Michael Miller, can they conquer their pasts—and her secrets—by Christmas to build a forever family? THE RANCHER’S HOLIDAY HOPE Mercy Ranch by Brenda Minton Home to help with his sister’s wedding, Max St. James doesn’t plan to stay past the holidays. With wedding planner Sierra Lawson pulling at his heartstrings, though, he can’t help but wonder if the small town he grew up in is right where he belongs. HER COWBOY TILL CHRISMAS Wyoming Sweethearts by Jill Kemerer The last people Mason Fanning expects to find on his doorstep are his ex-girlfriend Brittany Green and the identical twin he never knew he had. Could this unexpected Christmas reunion bring the widower and his little boy the family they’ve been longing for?

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE AMISH WIDOWER’S TWINS Amish Spinster Club by Jo Ann Brown Leanna Wagler has barely gotten over Gabriel Miller standing her up and announcing he was marrying someone else when the widower and his twin babies move in next door. Now she’s his temporary nanny, but can they finally reveal their secrets and become a forever family? HEALING THE COWBOY’S HEART Shepherd’s Crossing by Ruth Logan Herne With his hands already full caring for his orphaned niece and nephew, cowboy Isaiah Woods finds a sick mare in foal. Now he must rely on the expertise of veterinarian Charlotte Fitzgerald to nurse the animal back to health, but will their business arrangement turn into something more? THE COWBOY’S FAITH Three Sisters Ranch by Danica Favorite After being left at the altar, the last thing Nicole Bell wants is a reminder of her humiliation. But when Fernando Montoya—the brother of her former best friend who stole her fiancé—shows up, she can’t avoid him…especially since he’s the only person capable of helping her troubled horse.

Two Amish Tales of Overcoming the Past to Find Love The Amish Suitor by Jo Ann Brown With his orphaned nephew depending on him, Amish carpenter Eli Troyer moves to Harmony Creek Hollow to start over. And when schoolteacher Miriam Hartz offers to teach Eli, who is hard of hearing, how to read lips, he can’t refuse. Spending time with Miriam forges a bond between them. Can two wounded hearts overcome their pasts to make a family together? Her Forgiving Amish Heart by Rebecca Kertz Leah Stoltzfus hasn’t forgiven Henry Yoder for betraying her family years earlier. But Henry is a changed man. And he wants to prove it to Leah. Then a family secret is unearthed, shaking Leah to her core. Henry is determined to support her in every way. If only she could leave the past behind and open her heart to him…

Enjoy this warm Amish romance from bestselling author Jo Ann Brown A baby changes everything for this Amish bachelor… Working in Caleb Hartz’s shop fits perfectly with Annie Wagler’s plan to match him with her twin sister—until Annie is drawn to him herself. But with his business, his farm and now his teenage runaway cousin and her baby, Caleb has no time for romance. Can they work together to care for mother and child— without losing their hearts? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope. Experience more sweet Amish romance in the rest of the Amish Spinster Club series: The Amish Suitor The Amish Christmas Cowboy The Amish Bachelor’s Baby The Amish Widower’s Twins

Enjoy this warm Amish romance from bestselling author Jo Ann Brown A baby changes everything for this Amish bachelor… Working in Caleb Hartz’s shop fits perfectly with Annie Wagler’s plan to match him with her twin sister—until Annie is drawn to him herself. But with his business, his farm and now his teenage runaway cousin and her baby, Caleb has no time for romance. Can they work together to care for mother and child— without losing their hearts? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope. Experience more sweet Amish romance in the rest of the Amish Spinster Club series: The Amish Suitor The Amish Christmas Cowboy The Amish Bachelor’s Baby The Amish Widower’s Twins

Finding Love and Family in Amish Country An Amish Arrangement by Jo Ann Brown Jeremiah Stoltzfus hopes his new Amish community will provide a fresh start…until he finds a beautiful trespasser on his farm. Mercy Bamberger claims the property is hers, promised by her late grossdawdi. Jeremiah can’t turn out the single mom and her daughter, nor can he leave. His solution: temporarily sharing the farm until ownership is settled. But living beside Mercy soon has him yearning for love and a forever family. An Amish Noel by Patricia Davids When Luke Bowman returns home, Emma Swartzentruber learns her rebellious girlhood crush is gone, and in his place is a handsome man who seems committed to serving the community. Luke’s even agreed to work for Emma’s ill father, whose last wish is to see his daughter wedded to a stable, loving man. And this Christmas, Emma finds that Luke may just be the one to capture her heart for good.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE AMISH CHRISTMAS COWBOY Amish Spinster Club by Jo Ann Brown Though Texan cowboy Toby Christner was raised Amish, he has no plans to settle down in the new community along Harmony Creek. But when he meets Amish nanny Sarah Kuhns, he can’t help but wonder if a Plain life with her is exactly what he needs. THE RANCHER’S ANSWERED PRAYER Three Brothers Ranch by Arlene James Tina Kemp’s stepfather left her his house, but his nephew, Wyatt Smith, inherited the ranch—including the land the house stands upon. Neither is giving an inch. Can these adversaries possibly make a home together…without falling for each other? WYOMING CHRISTMAS QUADRUPLETS Wyoming Cowboys by Jill Kemerer Working as a temporary nanny for quadruplet babies, Ainsley Draper can’t help but feel drawn to the infants’ caring rancher uncle, Marshall Graham. But with her life in one town and his family obligations in another, can they ever find a way to be together?

Glimmers of Hope: The Ultimate Love Experience is a motivational book that gives real life experiences of a single Christian woman who wanted to please God and find love. In search of love and affection of a romantic nature, she got involved in a number of relationships that went contrary to what she really valued or believed. She struggled with her faith, sexual immorality, feelings of loneliness, and unresolved issues from her past. After years of idiosyncrasies, she came to the realization that the peace and love she desired could not be found in any human relationship. She spent years being bitter and resentful until she unearths the true source of her ambivalence. The ultimate love experience came with faith, hope, and obedience to the will of God.

A Trinidadian-American writer and activist explores motherhood, migration, and identity—and how it relates to land, imprisonment, and genocide for Black and Indigenous peoples. Having moved to Copenhagen, Denmark from Brooklyn over 18 years ago, Brown attempts to contextualize her and her son’s existence in a post-colonial and supposedly post-racial world, where the very machine of so-called progress has been premised upon the demise of her lineage. Through letters to her son, Brown writes the past into the present—penned from the country that has been declared “The Happiest Place in the World”—creating a vision that is a necessary alternative to the dystopian one currently being bought and sold.