New Releases by Beverly Lewis

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?

"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

"I wish there was something I could do," Cousin Verena said, her voice cracking. "But what?" Susie whispered, wiping her eyes. "The boy I''ve always loved thinks of me as his sister . . . and always has." Susie Mast''s Amish life in Lancaster County has been shaped by events beyond her control, with the tragic deaths of her Dat and close-in-age brother casting long shadows. Now twenty-two, Susie remains unmarried despite her longtime affection for friend Obie Yoder. Unfortunately, her concerns are soon multiplied due to her mother''s worsening health and her younger sister''s urgent desire for answers about her adoption. Once again, Susie faces the possibility of loss. Will long-held family secrets and missed opportunities dim Susie''s hopes for the future? Or is what seems like the end only the beginning?

Anna is eager to begin a new chapter in her life as a Lancaster County tour guide in the picturesque area where her Plain grandmother once stayed. Anna wishes she could talk with her grandmother about those long-ago days, but the elderly woman suffers from Alzheimer''s, and beyond a vague hint about an old stone wall, much about that time is a mystery. Thankfully, Martin Nolt, a handsome Mennonite, takes the young Beachy Amish woman under his wing for her training, familiarizing her with the many local highlights, including Peaceful Meadows Horse Retreat, which serves children with special needs. The retreat''s mission so inspires Anna that she returns to volunteer, and she quickly strikes up a friendship with Gabe Allgyer, the young Amish widower who manages it. As Anna grows closer to both Martin and Gabe, she finds herself faced with a difficult choice--one in potential conflict with the expectations of her parents. Will Anna find true love and the truth about her grandmother''s past in Lancaster County? Or will she find only heartbreak?

The Cul-de-Sac Kids is a lighthearted chapter-book series for young readers written by the talented Beverly Lewis. Each book centers on the often-humorous escapades of these endearing neighborhood friends as they learn together the value of friendship and faith. An enjoyable read for both parents and kids! Volume Four features Piggy Party, The Granny Game, Mystery Mutt, Big Bad Beans, The Upside-Down Day, and The Midnight Mystery.

As the only daughter, Sylvia Miller of The Tinderbox has always held a special place in her Old Order family, one Adeline Pelham jeopardizes when she shows up at the Millers'' Hickory Hollow farm. It isn''t that Adeline means to be a threat, but her very existence is a reminder of the painful secret that has so recently upended the Miller household. And with Sylvia and her mother still struggling to come to terms with that news, this is a challenging time to welcome an Englisher--especially this Englisher--into their midst. Despite the Millers'' unexpected hospitality, Adeline is well aware that she''s treading on Sylvia''s turf, and she feels guilty about doing so when Sylvia is grappling with issues of her own. Not only is Sylvia trying to rebuild her trust in her father, but she''s uncertain what to make of her once-promising engagement to Titus Kauffman, who hasn''t pursued her since she confronted him. Adeline wishes she could help Sylvia, but she''s not sure that either she or Sylvia is ready for that level of closeness in their relationship. Can God make something good come out of the mistakes of the past? Or does Adeline''s arrival mark one too many surprises for the Millers and their Amish community?

With her Amish parents'' twentieth anniversary approaching, eighteen-year-old Sylvia Miller stumbles across a surprise--the old brass tinderbox her clockmaker father keeps in his Lancaster County shop has been left unlocked. Against her better judgment, Sylvia opens the cherished heirloom, not realizing that what she is about to discover will splinter apart her happy life. Sylvia''s bewilderment grows when her father confronts her about snooping in the box. To her amazement, the respected convert to the Old Order reacts as if he has something to hide. Burdened by the weight of his deception, Earnest Miller decides he must reveal the details about his past to his beloved wife, Rhoda. The long-kept secret alters everything for the close-knit family, jeopardizing Earnest and Rhoda''s relationship, as well as threatening Sylvia''s recent engagement to the preacher''s grandson. Can the Millers find a way forward through the turmoil to a place of forgiveness and acceptance?

It''s the summer of 1951, and Maggie Esh is in need of some hope. Sweet-spirited and uncommonly pretty despite struggling with chronic illness, she is used to being treated kindly by the young men of her Old Order Amish church district. Yet Maggie wishes she were more like other courting-age girls so she could live a normal, healthy life. To make matters more complicated, Dat has recently remarried, less than a year after her mother died. And while her stepmother is kind, Rachel is much younger than Mamm, and she simply doesn''t understand Maggie or her illness the way Mamm did. When tent revival meetings come to the area, Maggie is curious, and the words of the Mennonite preacher challenge her to reconsider what she knows about faith. Can she learn to trust God even when hope seems a distant dream?

Sent from Michigan to Pennsylvania following the tragic death of her Amish parents, Lena Rose Schwartz grieves her loss and the separation from her nine siblings. Beside the fact that Lena has never been so far from home, she hasn''t met the family she will now be living with. But worse than that is having to live apart from her close-knit brothers and sisters. How will they manage without her to care for them--especially six-year-old Chris? And will her new beau, Hans Bontrager, continue to court her despite the many miles between them? Yet even as Lena Rose holds on to hope for a reunion with those she loves most, she discovers that Lancaster holds charms of its own. Is she willing to open her heart to new possibilities?

The Cul-de-Sac Kids is a lighthearted chapter-book series for young readers written by the talented Beverly Lewis. Each book centers on the often-humorous escapades of these endearing neighborhood friends as they learn together the value of friendship and faith. An enjoyable read for both parents and kids! Volume Two features The Stinky Sneakers Mystery, Pickle Pizza, Mailbox Mania, The Mudhole Mystery, Fiddlesticks, and The Crabby Cat Caper.

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

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?

Connect to the Beautiful World of the Amish with Color and Creativity Beloved author Beverly Lewis invites you to pick up your pencils, crayons, or markers as she introduces you to the fascinating world of the Amish of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the setting for her many bestselling novels. The Beverly Lewis Amish Coloring Book is filled with authentic, artful depictions of Amish life. As you put your own colorful touches on quilting bees, buggy rides, farm scenes, and more, you will soon be immersed in the tranquility and harmony so often associated with Plain living. And the accompanying Scripture passages and gems of Amish wisdom are sure to inspire your creative moments. Whether you color for relaxation or to indulge your creative gifts--or both--this unique book will provide many hours of purposeful enjoyment.

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?

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?

A Compelling Story of Friendship from the Top Author in Amish Fiction Leona 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, and Leona can''t help comparing Gloria''s engaging young parents to her own. Leona''s cousin shows a romantic interest in Gloria around the same time as Gloria''s older brother expresses his fondness for Leona--it seems likely the two young women will marry into each other''s families, remaining close friends for life. Thus, Leona is shocked when the Gingeriches suddenly pack up and disappear after being expelled from the church for reasons no one will discuss. Despite Leona''s pleas, Gloria goes with them, leaving more than one broken heart behind. When Gloria unexpectedly contacts Leona after a silence of several years, Leona makes up her mind to persuade her friend to return to Lancaster County and the Amish ways. Leona''s fiancé, the deacon''s son, is alarmed when Leona decides to go after Gloria. Will Leona''s dearest wish lead to her own undoing?

A Must-Have Novel from the #1 Name in Amish Fiction 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?

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.

This bestselling series from Amish fiction legend Beverly Lewis spans three generations, chronicling the sorrows, joys, faith, and relationships of the Ebersol family. Collects the five novels of Beverly Lewis'' New York Times bestselling Abram''s Daughters series into one volume! Includes: 1 The Covenant 2 The Betrayal 3 The Sacrifice 4 The Prodigal 5 The Revelation

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?

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.

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. . . .

Marlena needed time to let things sink in. It was beyond her how all this could possibly work out--adding the care of an infant to her daily routine. Fortunately, it would just be until Luella returned home from the hospital and was stronger. No more than a couple weeks, surely. Marlena Wenger''s life takes an unexpected turn on the day she learns she must care for her estranged sister''s baby. Spending the summer in Brownstown, Pennsylvania, to assist her Mennonite grandmother, and miles from Marlena''s Old Order Amish beau, she feels out of her element in nearly every respect. Yet Marlena determines to do her best and stay focused on her future, even as those hopes become drastically altered.

The only daughter of an Old Order Amish preacher, Annie Zook is torn between the traditions of her Paradise, Pennsylvania, community and her forbidden art, a decision made all the more difficult by a handsome Englisher with secrets of his own... Acclaim for Annie''s People "Best Genre Fiction 2005"... "well-developed characters and absorbing plot..." --Library Journal (starred review) "Master storyteller Lewis adds greater depth to her characters and draws a compelling portrait of the insular Amish community... Highly recommended." --Library Journal (starred review) The Preacher''s Daughter Annie wants to please her preacher father, but a passion for art stands in the way. Will outside influences tempt her to pursue her dreams? The Englisher Annie struggles to keep her promise to abandon her art even as she succumbs to another forbidden desire--a relationship with Englisher Ben Martin. The Brethren* Annie longs to return to her art and the idyllic days spent with Ben before her father ordered her to never see him again. Will the brethren forever stand between them? *Winner of a 2007 Christy Award

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.