New Releases by Beverly Lewis

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?

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

Bestselling author Beverly Lewis''s story of a journalist who must decide between joining the Amish life or leaving it forever.

Annie Zook, the Amish preacher''s daughter, is caught between two worlds. Living with shunned friend Esther, Annie longs to return to her forbidden art and the idyllic days spent with Englisher Ben Martin, before her father ordered her never to see him again. Stunned when family secrets come to light, Ben determines to solve the mystery of his past. Will his future include Annie--or will the Brethren always stand between them?

"What is heaven like?" A young boy and his sister, missing their recently departed grandfather, ponder heaven. In a quest for understanding, the boy sets off to ask everyone he encounters all about it--his teachers, the ice cream truck driver, the dentist, his family--and each person offers a different yet insightful response. For any child who is coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, or even those young ones who are simply curious, What Is Heaven Like? poignantly addresses the questions kids ask most often. The final page offers suggestions for parents and Christian educators. "There are many rooms in my Father''s house. If this were not true, I would have told you." John 14:2

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

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

When I was twelve, I made a naïve, yet desperate pact with God to keep my ailing mother alive. It was the first time I''d ventured something so brazen--making a contract with the Almighty... So begins the story of Becky Owens, a talented and passionate young pianist on the verge of adolescence when she learns the devastating news of her mother''s critical illness. As the daughter of a country preacher in Lancaster County, Becky knows well the significance of sacrifice, and in her bargain with God, she vows to exchange her most cherished possession for her mother''s life.Hospital rules only add to Becky''s sorrow--twelve-year-olds aren''t allowed to visit, so Becky and her mother must share tearful smiles through Lancaster General''s sunroom window. But a realization of the power of music and a lesson in unconditional love compel Becky to rethink her "deal" with God, and the sunroom becomes a place where miracles happen...

Beverly Lewis Bestseller, Beautifully Repackaged In The Revelation, Jonas Mast has given Leah Ebersol reason to hope again. Yet events threaten that might force Leah and her sister Sadie to reveal their closely guarded secret--a secret with the power to split the Mast and Ebersol families even further apart, this time forever.

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

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.

Beautifully Repackaged: The Betrayal and The Sacrifice In The Betrayal, Leah Ebersol and her beloved Jonas Mast are separated by hundreds of miles when he accepts an apprenticeship in Ohio. They are confident their love is strong enough to survive, but more than time and distance are conspiring to keep them apart. In The Sacrifice, Leah Ebersol has no choice but to believe the worst: Her older sister, Sadie--and Leah''s own beloved Jonas--have betrayed her. Now, two years later, Leah still misses them both, though loyal neighbor Gid continues to bide his time. But when tragedy befalls the Ebersols, Leah must make a difficult choice.

Abram''s Daughters book 3, the sequel to the bestselling The Betrayal. This powerful family saga features four Amish courting-age sisters growing up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, beginning in the 1940s. Life in Gobbler''s Knob was all Leah Ebersol ever wanted until her older sister Sadie abandoned faith and family, leaving Leah no choice but to believe the worst, that Sadie--and her own beloved Jonas--had betrayed her. Now, two years later, Leah still misses both Sadie and Jonas keenly. Because of her sister''s shunning, she cannot contact either of them but hears through the grapevine that they are married. Loyal neighbor Gid is still biding his time, but on the verge of accepting his courting invitation, tragedy befalls the Ebersols and Leah must again choose between her own happiness and her family. Mary Ruth dreams of becoming a teacher, but it has gotten pushed to the back of her thinking when a nice young Amish boy comes courting. Twin Hannah yearns for her sister to attend baptismal classes with her, but Mary Ruth is not ready to take her &supl;nal vows. How will this family in turmoil &supl;nd peace?

Beautifully Repackaged: The Betrayal and The Sacrifice In The Betrayal, Leah Ebersol and her beloved Jonas Mast are separated by hundreds of miles when he accepts an apprenticeship in Ohio. They are confident their love is strong enough to survive, but more than time and distance are conspiring to keep them apart. In The Sacrifice, Leah Ebersol has no choice but to believe the worst: Her older sister, Sadie--and Leah''s own beloved Jonas--have betrayed her. Now, two years later, Leah still misses them both, though loyal neighbor Gid continues to bide his time. But when tragedy befalls the Ebersols, Leah must make a difficult choice.

Early Teens Connect With Holly''s Heart - Theme Bible verses highlight the valuable life lessons taught in every Holly''s Heart book - This fun, fully updated series is a favorite among girls - Bestselling author Beverly Lewis''s sales have topped 3 million!

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.

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.

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

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

"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?"

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

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 8 of Holly''s Heart. So many changes are taking place that Holly finds herself clinging to the first friendly face, her new drama teacher. Just when things get complicated, she remembers that when God closes a door, He opens a window.

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

It''s school spirit day at Blossom Hill School, and everyone''s enjoying the fun. Especially Abby Hunter''s teacher, Miss Hershey. She does all sorts of wacky things, like wearing her clothes backward. And there''s the new girl at school with a BIG secret. Leslie Groff--with bright red pigtails--dares Abby''s class to guess her secret. In just one school day! Can the Cul-de-sac Kids do it? Or will spunky Leslie outsmart them all?

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.

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?

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?

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35 (NIV) "What would I wish for?" Annika wondered aloud. "If ever I had the almond in my pudding...what would be my wish?" In turn-of the-century Sweden, finding the almond hidden in the rice pudding is the Christmas Eve highlight for many children, since it means a chance to wish...for a new pair of snowshoes, a mountain of truffles coated with cocoa, an adorable kitten. For ten long years--all of her life--Annika has dreamed of discovering the almond in her own pudding. Will this be her year? A beautiful book that will become part of a family''s Christmas heritage, Annika''s Secret Wish inspires young and old to freely give and share even long hoped-for gifts. The final page features Swedish Christmas traditions that your family may choose to include in your own holiday celebration.