Most Popular Books 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?

Miranda Garcia, energetic and determined, is in excellent shape to win the upcomming Dressel Hills Downhill Classic.

It''s almost Christmas, and Eric Hagel is spying on the new neighbor. What''s going on next door? Why is the house always flickering with candlelight? And what about the eerie flute music every morning at 6:00?When Mr. Tressler puts up a Christmas tree, Eric''s eyes nearly pop out. The angel at the top comes to life! Soon, hundreds of angels are flying in the old man''s house.Can Eric and the Cul-de-sac Kids solve the mystery? And who will be brave enough to take a Christmas gift to the weird house at the end of Blossom Hill Lane?

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.

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?

Although she still prays for Caleb, Nellie Mae Fisher has broken up with her beau. Now, her heart''s greatest longing is for more knowledge of the Lord. Caleb yearns for freedom, as his plans to leave Honeybrook have been thwarted. He must stay on as caretaker for his father, who was crippled in a wintertime accident. He also longs for Nellie Mae, still hoping that she will return to the Old Order...and to him. Christian Yoder, a young Mennonite man, longs to get to know Nellie Mae better...and to share with her the secrets of her sister Suzy''s final days. Rhoda, Nellie''s older sister, longs for more of what the world has to offer--from fancy clothes, to her own car, to a new English boyfriend. Meanwhile, father Rueben Fisher longs for unity--among his family and all the brethren. Whose longing will be satisfied, and whose will not?

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.

Jason Birchall is starting a zoo--in his bedroom! Besides a bullfrog, Jason now owns a tarantula. A big, hairy super-spider!And he knows a secret about his new pet. Something he refuses to tell even his friends in the cul-de-sac. Especially not Abby Hunter and the girls!Will Jason use his scary-looking pet to trick his best pals? Can he fool everyone on Blossom Hill Lane?

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.

Carly Hunter is chosen to take the class guinea pig home for the weekend, just in time for Groundhog Day. Tired of winter, she decides to test Piggy''s skill for weather-telling.Can Piggy guess the beginning of spring? Will he see his shadow?When the Cul-de-sac Kids hear of Carly''s experiment, they join in--and bring their pets. But with all the crew on Blossom Hill Lane there for the party, can trouble be far away?

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...

Abby Hunter''s parents are out of town, and Grandma Hunter has come to take care of Abby, Carly, Shawn, and Jimmy. All goes well until Granny Mae shows up, too. She''s quite sure that Grandma Hunter needs some help. And the fun begins! Grandma Hunter is strict and careful. Granny Mae is relaxed and "cool." Will Abby''s very opposite grannies be able to get along? The whole cul-de-sac learns a lesson they''ll never forget!

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?

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.

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?

Jason Birchall''s been bragging all week about his science fair project--alfalfa sprouts growing in a carpet square! But on the morning of the fair, Jason''s super sprouts are missing. Will Miss Hershey give him a big, fat zero? And why does Eric Hagel look so sneaky?Then, during P.E., globs of rotten-smelling cheese show up in the Cul-de-sac Kids'' sneakers. Who would make such a stink? And why?

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.

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.

Stacy Henry wants to earn money for the Cul-de-sac Kids Club. But she can''t get permission from Abby, the club president, who is out of town.The rest of the kids vote to go ahead with a yard sale. The friends make signs, and everyone brings old treasures for the big day. But one night, some of their treasures disappear!Is there a bandit in the neighborhood? Who is stealing from the Cul-de-sac Kids?

Book 7 of Holly??''s Heart. Holly??''s moving???to Denver! The news turns her life upside-down and turns everything into a question. What will her new life be like? Will she and Jared keep in touch? Only a night at school can reveal what is important.

Dunkum And His Friends Are In For The Surprise Of Their Lives!Dunkum loves mysteries. And when he digs for buried treasure, he uncovers one--in a mudhole! A locked box, covered in squishy mud. The discovery turns out to be a time capsule, buried many years ago.Curious, the Cul-de-sac Kids search their muddy prize for clues. Who buried the time capsule--and why?

Eric Hagel wants to do something special for his grandpa for Father''s Day. But Eric is broke--and can''t think of anything to make!Then he remembers his grandpa''s passion for pickles. Pickles on eggs, pickles on cheese, pickles on everything. What about a pickle pizza?When the girls in the cul-de-sac agree to a taste test, they gag and choke. Eric''s pizza is a flop! Now what can he do?

Volumes one to five in New York Times bestselling authors'' series for girls eleven to fourteen combines contemporary themes with the charm and simplicity of Amish life.

When she goes to visit her father in California for Christmas, Holly has to deal with her feelings about the boyfriend she leaves behind in Colorado, her snoopy younger sister, and her new stepmother.

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?

A collection of volumes 11-14 from New York Times bestselling author''s youth series for girls ages 11-14.

"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.

This book, You''re Fired, God Hired is my own true personal story and Journal full of negative experiences sex, race, religion, finances, health and education. This book also features the positive blueprint and journal of my life from Child-hood to Adult-hood. Growning up with a father who was diagnosed as a paranoid catatonic schizophrenic to shattered dreams of becoming the first female Afican-American Land Surveyor in the State of Michigan. These experiences left scars that would last a lifetime of searching for happiness in drugs, alcohol, sex and a career. Only to find Gods amazing provision in Forgiveness. Being fired by the X-Mayor who made history from his election in the City of Detroit, while I was trying to make history in Mich igan. This book weaves In and Out of my life as we move from chapter to chapter journaling daily about life choices. Find out in You''re Fired, God Hired how forgiveness and obedience is the keys to healing our lifetime pursuits to find happiness In God. This book is for readers who have had to overcome differences, decisions and devastations from compound losses with man and positive experiences with God. A great book for healing through forgiveness and Salvation, when you are fired by man and hired by God.

Volumes six to ten in New York Times bestselling authors'' series for girls ages eleven to fourteen combines contemporary themes with the charm and simplicity of Amish life.

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.

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?

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

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?

Truth can be thorny and even heartbreaking, yet Leah is required to make another difficult choice. Will this secret of secrets bring further sorrow for Leah, Sadie, and the Ebersol family? The Prodigal is a multi-layered mystery and a saga of love encompassed by the merciful threads that knit families together.

Rose Kauffman pines for prodigal Nick Franco, the Bishop''s foster son who left the Amish under a cloud of suspicion after his foster brother''s death. His rebellion led to the "silencing" of their beloved Bishop. But is Nick really the rebel he appears to be? Rose''s lingering feelings for her wayward friend refuse to fade, but she is frustrated that Nick won''t return and make things right with the People. Nick avowed his love for Rose--but will he ever be willing to sacrifice modern life for her?

As Amish sisters Rose and Hen struggle against the desires of their hearts, they begin to seek the source of true acceptance and love.

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!