The Promise of an Angel Ruth Reid Paperback, 304 pp., $14.99 Thomas Nelson (May 31, 2011)
Interrupting the ordered routine of the Mecosta County Amish settlement, an angelic visitor awakens Judith to a new faith. When she shares her conviction with her family and close friends, she is shocked to find that no one believes her. In the days following the accident, the angel visits Judith with information that may guide her down the path of faith, should she choose to follow. As her community slowly distances themselves, only one person is willing to stand up for her―the bishop’s son, Andrew Lapp. But can he convince the settlement to listen to her?
A Stranger’s Gift Anna Schmidt Paperback, 320 pp., $12.99 Barbour Books (November 1, 2011)
On the heels of a horrific hurricane, Hester Detlef, field director for the Mennonite Disaster Service, blows into the life of self-made, shunned Amish man John Hafner. Will she find a way through his shield and into his heart? Although the hurricane has left John homeless and badly injured, the last thing he wants is some do-gooder Mennonite woman intruding in his life. Will his impatience with her intention of restoring his faith and property keep him from accepting this beguiling stranger’s kindness?
A Marriage for Meghan Mary Ellis Paperback, 304 pp., $13.99 Harvest House Publishers (October 1, 2011)
Meghan Yost is eager to prove to her father, the bishop, that she’s mature enough to teach in the Old Order district. But a troubled student challenges her authority and a male suitor challenges her patience. Life and love tensions escalate when a string of crimes threaten the Amish community, and handsome FBI agent Thomas Mast arrives to investigate. Is there truth behind Meghan’s fear that she’s the cause for disruptions in the serene county? And is there true love behind her mixed feelings for Thomas, the outsider?
The Healing Wanda E. Brunstetter Paperback, 384 pp., $14.99 Barbour Books (September 6, 2011)
Seek a fresh start with Amish widower Samuel Fisher as he journeys from Lancaster County to Bluegrass Country, hoping to find a balm for the grief he’s carried with him. Will this single father, burdened by memories, discover a better life in Kentucky? Esther Beiler, who helps watch Samuel’s children, develops a crush on Samuel and a true affection for his kids. Can she win his heart, or has she already lost it to an English woman? How will God untangle star-crossed lovers when jealousies and misconceptions threaten to tear them apart?
The Mercy Beverly Lewis Paperback, 320 pp., $14.99 Bethany House (September 6, 2011)
Don’t miss The Mercy, the stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling series The Rose Trilogy from Beverly Lewis! With the young men they love bound to the English world, will two Amish sisters be forced to choose between their beloved People and true love?