Flowers are blooming where I live
in Georgia! Daffodils line my driveway, and red buds are bursting forth with
color. Before long, we’ll see forsythia and Bradford Pear trees full of
gorgeous flowers, as well as the Cherry Blossom trees and Dogwoods! I'm sure some of
you are still snowed in and others are dealing with ice and slush. The official
beginning of spring is March 20, a little more than a month from now, but Mother Nature has her own schedule and can be fickle, at times! That’s
why I’m wishing all of us an early spring.
Whether you’re experiencing sunny
skies and moderate temperatures or arctic blasts and snow flurries, I’m sure
you’re thinking about warm weather. I am as well. I’m also thinking about the
delightful, new anthology of stories that releases on March 1st. The
AMISH SPRING ROMANCE COLLECTION is sure to warm your heart and bring a
smile to your lips as you delve into the amazing novellas in this collection.
The Amish Spring Romance Collection
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Needless to say, I’m honored to
have my story included in the anthology that features so many of the
bestselling authors I love to read. If you enjoy Amish fiction or romance or
stories that touch your heart and keep you turning the page, you’ll want to
order a copy of the AMISH SPRING ROMANCE COLLECTION, either digital or
trade paper. Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HL1Q39M Pre-order now to ensure you receive your
copy as soon as it releases.
My author copy arrived over the
weekend, and I was thrilled with quality of the printing and the way the book
draws me into the stories and makes me eager to turn page after page after
page. To whet your appetite, I’ve included a bit of information about the
authors and the blurb for each story.
I’m giving away two digital
copies of AMISH SPRING ROMANCE COLLECTION today. To enter the drawing,
leave a comment and tell me whether you’re an avid reader of the Amish genre or
if you’re interested in reading the wonderful Amish stories in this collection.
Also share anything you’d like about the Amish stories you love to read, the weather in your part of the country
or when you expect your flowers to be in bloom.
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Here’s a peek at the amazing
stories in the AMISH SPRING ROMANCE COLLECTION:
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Bestselling author Jennifer Beckstrand says: “My goal is to write uplifting, inspiring
stories with happy endings and hopeful messages.” She also shared this: “I love working on
anthologies because I get to rub shoulders with some amazing women and authors,
and it's so much fun!" Learn more about Jennifer at her website: http://www.jenniferbeckstrand.com/
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Ivy’s New Beginning
by Jennifer Beckstrand
Ivy Zook has done a multitude of things she’s not proud of, including jumping the fence, running off with an Englischer, and getting pregnant out of wedlock. Older, sadder, and wiser, Ivy has rejoined her Amish community, but after what she’s done, fitting in is well-nigh impossible. Certainly, no good Amish man could be interested in her. But a chance meeting with Isaac Neuenschwander makes Ivy hope for more than a life of loneliness and regret. Will Isaac see past the foolishness of Ivy’s youth and open his heart to the love that Gotte has in store for both of them?
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Bestselling author
Patricia Davids calls herself “an avid fisherman, a world traveler and finally an award
winning, best-selling author of more than 40 books.” She adds, “The [print]
book is beautiful and the authors in this group are fantastic.” Learn more at https://patriciadavids.com/index.html
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A Match for the Teacher
by Patricia Davids
Pass or fail?
Three children devise a plot to help their lonely teacher find love so he’ll remain at their school, but will their plan work before the school year ends and he moves away
When single Amish teacher Matthias Troyer endeavored to mend his relationship with Karen Yoder, a woman he cares for deeply, his cousin Ogden interfered with disastrous results. Again. Matthias fears this time his friendship with Karen is beyond mending. He decides the best thing to do is to leave town and start over somewhere else.
Karen can’t believe she is still attracted to Matthias after he nearly caused her to miss her sister’s wedding. She is determined to ignore those feelings and him, but the building where her father is opening the family’s new bakery is next door to the school where she’ll see Matthias every day.
Can the determined students help Karen discover Matthias’s worthiness before he leaves, or will Ogden’s obsession with Karen foil their plans?
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Bestselling author Rachel J. Good grew up near Lancaster County, PA, is a former teacher and librarian, who completed her MA from Vermont College while raising five children. “It’s been a joy working with such talented authors who have the purpose of sharing God’s love,” she said. “When I wrote the blurb of my story, I knew Josiah had a dark secret, but I didn’t know what it was. As I wrote, it surprised me to find out what secret he was hiding and how it connected him to Lily. I love how writing can be a process of uncovering ideas.” Visit Rachel website at https://www.fantasticfiction.com/g/rachel-j-good/
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Hope Blossoms
by Rachel J. Good
Lily Bontrager welcomes the spring sunshine after the cold, dreary days of winter. To keep herself from dwelling on her own sadness and loss, she assists an Englisch neighbor with her two little girls. And she rejoices in the shoots and buds in her garden. One other thing has her heart trilling. Newcomer Josiah Miller drove her home from singing on Sunday. Hope blossoms in her heart like the flowers in her garden. Both Josiah and the garden are promises of God’s renewal and blessing.
Josiah Miller arrives in town with a deep, dark secret weighing heavily on his mind. A secret he kept to protect his brother. A secret he could no longer hold inside. He’s come to Lancaster County to make amends. He only plans to stay a week, but then he meets Lily Bontrager. Now he wants to stay forever. But once Lily discovers his true mission, will she even speak to him, let alone court him?
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Bestselling author Jennifer
Spredemann writes “Heart-Touching Amish Fiction,” and lives on a
former Amish farm in Indiana where the documentary “Breaking the Silence” was
filmed. She says the AMISH SPRING ROMANCE COLLECTION is “like a buffet for our
readers. It gives readers a taste of each author's writing style and could help
them discover new favorites. I personally love shorter stories that I can read
through in one sitting.” Jennifer adds, “The collection is sure to get our readers
looking forward to sunshine and daffodils after a long winter.” Visit her
website at https://www.jenniferspredemann.com/
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The Arrangement
by Jennifer Spredemann
A handsome Amish
bachelor. A bishop’s daughter in trouble. An unexpected marriage.
When Bishop
Bontrager's teen daughter becomes pregnant with an Englischer's baby,
he's determined to keep her in their Amish community—and find a gut
Amish husband for her.
Amish bachelor Justin
Beachy is shocked when the bishop approaches him with an outlandish plan to
marry his young daughter—and keep her pregnancy a secret. But, as crazy as the
bishop’s plan seems, Justin’s compassionate heart won't allow him to decline
the proposal.
While Lucy reluctantly
agrees to a marriage of convenience, she mourns the relationship with her
baby's father. Will her agreement end in resentment toward her new husband, her
father, and the Amish church?
Can Justin and Lucy discover God’s blessings in their lives and navigate their way to happily-ever-after?
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Bestselling author Debby Giusti is an Army brat and Army wife who traveled the world, but always considered Ohio—with its delightful Amish communities—home. Learn more about Debby at www.DebbyGiusti.com
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Finding Her Amish Home
by Debby Giusti
A
match on a DNA genealogy test leads Melanie Taylor to search for a half sister
she never knew she had, but sinister forces don’t want the two women to meet or
to uncover the truth about their Amish mother’s past. When danger looms,
Melanie stumbles unexpectedly into Amish farmer Jacob Brubaker’s sheltering
arms. Jacob’s affection was cast aside, once before, by an Englischer, and as hard as he tries to protect Melanie, he wonders
if she too will break his heart.
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Bestselling author Molly
Jebber has visited Amish Country in Ohio many times and admires the Amish
people because of their dedication to God. She also adds, “They work hard and
have such a close knit friendship with each other.” About this
collection, she said, “I'm honored to work alongside such wonderful, kind, and
talented author friends in the AMISH SPRING ROMANCE anthology!” Visit Molly’s
website at https://www.mollyjebber.com/
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The Cedar Box
by
Molly Jebber
Madeline leaves Berlin, Ohio to manage her aunt’s candy and candle store in Middlebury, Ohio, until her aunt recovers from a broken leg. She’s sad to leave her Amish friends and family to help an aunt she doesn’t know, until she meets Adam. Her aunt doesn’t approve, and she warns her to stay away from him. She’s willing to give him a chance, but she finds out he’s kept something from her. She’s in love and heartbroken. What does the future hold for Madeline and Adam?
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Bestselling author Kathleen Fuller was born in New Orleans, but lived in Ohio for twenty-two years. I’m sure frequent visits to Holmes County solidified her love of the Amish and her desire to include them in the delightful stories she writes. About this collection, Kathy said, “I was glad for the chance to write a sequel to my story in Amish Christmas Miracles and to write about an older couple. I also like working with the other authors and interacting with everyone.” Learn more about Kathleen at her website: www.KathleenFuller.com
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Love Blooms
by Kathleen Fuller
Jonas Stoltzfus, the irascible widower from “Sleigh Bells Ring”, gets a second chance at love.
After losing his wife, Mary, to cancer nine years ago, 68-year-old Jonas
Stoltzfus is unable to move past his grief. Life has been difficult and lonely,
and he desperately misses Becca’s quiet companionship and steadfast love.
Master gardener Lorene King is a joyful 65-year-old woman who has never married. Sharing her gift of gardening and helping others keeps her fulfilled. Besides, she has never met a man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with, including Jonas. His constant crankiness frustrates her, while her eternal optimism grates on him. Unsurprisingly, the two of them have never gotten along.
When a spring flood
ruins many of the gardens in town, Lorene works tirelessly to help others
recover what they’ve lost. Jonas had always deferred to Becca’s green thumb,
but it doesn’t sit well with him that Lorene’s flowers and vegetables are
dying, and he decides to give her a helping hand in the evenings.
Soon Lorene learns that Jonas’s gruff exterior is hiding deep pain, while he is amazed by her perpetually positive attitude. Drawn to each other, they find their unexpected attraction both confusing and delightful.
But once Lorene’s garden is thriving again and Jonas’s help isn’t needed, their budding relationship is at a crossroads. Can Jonas overcome his heartache enough to accept and give love? And after years of life as a single woman, will Lorene risk a broken heart?
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The authors of this wonderful collection invite you to join our Facebook site where you can take part in our launch party and find more information about our Buggy Book Bingo that runs through the end March with a big $100 Amazon gift card giveaway going to one lucky participant! Join our Amish Spring Romance Collection Facebook site and learn more about Buggy Book Bingo at https://www.facebook.com/groups/358629812647663
Remember to leave a comment today to be entered in the drawings
for the digital copies of AMISH SPRING ROMANCE I'm giving away. To pre-order your own copy,
either digital or paper, click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HL1Q39M
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Happy reading, dear friends!
Wishing you abundant blessings,
Debby Giusti
Also, you might be interested in my latest release from Love
Inspired Suspense. SMUGGLERS IN AMISH COUNTRY, which is in book stores now!
Uncovering secrets in this Amish town
could deliver deadly consequences.
When the robbery suspect she’s tracking begins attacking
delivery girls in Amish country, officer Marti Sommers must go undercover as
bait. With ex-cop Luke Lehman’s niece as one of the targets, this case is
personal. After all, Marti’s rookie mistake ended with Luke injured and another
officer dead. But can the two former colleagues stop a deadly smuggling
ring…before Marti becomes the next victim?
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