jo ann brown

A man beyond her reach

Vera Fenwick is everything a vicar's sister should be–helpful, modest and sensible. She knows the perils of falling for a man above her station, but it does no harm to admire Edmund Herriott, Lord Meriweather–from afar. She's perfectly content to help him restore the local rectory…and she's much too reasonable to risk her heart.

Working alongside Vera to rebuild the church and foil a smuggling ring is restoring the confidence Edmund lost in battle. Vera may be sure she's not suited to be an aristocrat's wife, but Edmund is utterly confident of one thing–that this unexpected love was built to last.

Sanctuary Bay: Where three war heroes find the healing power of love

To Heal the Soldier's Heart 

Jonathon Bradby would gladly return to fighting the French if it meant avoiding his new title: war hero. Only he knows the reputation isn't deserved. Then a visit to Sanctuary Bay brings renewed acquaintance with the lovely Lady Catherine Meriweather. He's drawn to her, yet Cat surely deserves a real hero. 

Overwhelmed with organizing a Yuletide celebration and her sister's wedding, Cat gladly accepts Jonathan's help. Soon she sees the gentle heart he conceals beneath his wit. But Jonathan's need to prove himself could drive them apart–unless they're bold enough to seize the unexpected gift of love.  

Sanctuary Bay: Where three war heroes find the healing power of love

The Amish Nanny...

As temporary guardian of two sets of young and energetic twins, widowed minister Isaiah Stoltzfus needs a nanny immediately. Keeping the kids happy and safe while also trying to run his blacksmith shop is becoming impossible. So when Clara Ebersol arrives to help, Isaiah is relieved.

Able to soothe, teach and delight the children, Clara feels like family. Love–shy Isaiah knows that recently jilted Clara isn't looking for marriage, either. But with matchmakers–including four young kinder–on the job, Isaiah and Clara may soon find their hands clasped in matrimony.

Amish men and women come to the rescue...and lose their hearts.

A Ready-Made Amish Family - Jo Ann Brown

As temporary guardian of two sets of young and energetic twins, widowed minister Isaiah Stoltzfus needs a nanny immediately. Seeing her ability to soothe, teach and delight the children, Isaiah is relieved when Clara Ebersol arrives to help. Neither is looking for marriage, but with four little matchmakers on the job, Isaiah and Clara may soon find their hands clasped in matrimony.

Amish Refuge - Debby Giusti

Miriam Miller escapes the attackers that killed her mother and kidnapped her sister – falling straight into the arms of Amish farmer Abram Zook. But even in bucolic Willkommen, Georgia, Miriam faces danger – from the men pursuing her and from her feelings for her protector. As her abductors creep closer, Miriam must make a choice: stay and risk her heart...or leave and risk her life.

Ten years ago, Amish quiltmaker Leah Beiler and her twin brother left their community and family without a word. Now she's finally come home–with her orphaned young niece. Leah has much to explain to so many, including Ezra Stoltzfus. Before she left, she dreamed of marrying the handsome dairy farmer. But now that she's lived among the English and is raising a child who knows nothing of Amish ways, Ezra worries she'll leave again. Leah will have to prove to Ezra that her future is in Paradise Springs–and with him–forever.

The Farmer's Instant Family

Jeremiah Stoltzfus hopes the Amish community of Harmony Creek will provide a fresh start…until days before closing on his new farm, he finds a beautiful trespasser. Mercy Bamberger claims the property is hers, promised by her late grossdawdi. Jeremiah can't turn out the single mum and her daughter, nor can he leave. His solution: temporarily sharing the farm until ownership is settled.

Once a city kid adopted by a Mennonite family, Mercy yearns to make the farm a haven for unwanted children. But living beside the handsome Amish farmer has her yearning for everything that's eluded her…laughter, love and a forever family.

A Convenient Wedding 

With a baby on the way, a toddler son to care for and a run–down farm, Amish widow Rebekah Burkholder is worried for her family's future. So when a kind, hardworking Amish widower with three children proposes marriage for sensible reasons, Rebekah accepts. She'll oversee Joshua Stoltzfus's household, be a loving mother to his children and try to reach his rebellious teenager. Joshua will make a wonderful father to her young son and the little one soon to be born. But as Rebekah unexpectedly falls for her new husband, dare she hope that Joshua will reopen his heart to love, too?

Rescued: mother–to–be! 

Pregnant and without options, Katie Kay Lapp is trapped between two worlds – abandoned by her baby's English father, not ready to return to her Amish family. With nowhere to go, she's rescued by the unlikeliest of heroes – the man whose heart she shattered.

Months ago, Micah Stoltzfus courted her and envisioned a future with her, until she chose the big city over him. Now bound by duty to protect mother and child, Micah offers a solution – marriage. Though his heart never healed, he still cares for the Amish beauty. He knows he'll be the father Katie Kay's baby needs…but can he show her he's also the love she's always wanted?

Amish Family Ties 

Hannah Lambright becomes an instant mother when her estranged father abandons his toddler daughter on her doorstep. The pretty beekeeper knows all about honey–and nothing about tending to a kinder, especially one with special needs. She's grateful to Daniel Stoltzfus for offering to help care for her sister in exchange for Hannah's beekeeping skills on a hive at his workplace. But the handsome carpenter broke her heart years ago and she's afraid it's never quite mended. Yet spending time with the boppli whisperer and the sweet little girl has love-shy Hannah hoping the family they're forming will last forever.

Daddy Lessons

Arthur, Lord Trelawney is an expert at carrying coded messages for the government – and a complete amateur in caring for children. Before courting a widowed acquaintance with two young babes, he decides to practice with the rescued orphans sheltering at his family estate. A practical idea…until he meets their lovely nurse.

Maris Oliver is drawn to the principled, handsome nobleman, even if he's expected to woo another woman. Both have secrets that threaten their safety and their fragile trust. But if Maris's sweet charges have their way, Arthur won't need to venture beyond his own front door to find a woman he'll risk all to protect and love.

Matchmaking Babies: Seeking forever families and speeding up the course of true love.