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THE PRODIGAL FATHER COMES HOME….

Summoned home for a family emergency, engineer Quinn Forrester could no longer ignore a painful past. And though he didn't plan on staying long, it seemed his precocious daughter had been praying to God a lot lately…and decided He wanted her daddy to marry Sunday school teacher Ellie Wayne.

Drawn to the handsome widower, Ellie yearned to ease his burden with everything in her heart. But she feared that her most closely guarded secret could drive Quinn away. Now she sought a miracle. For if God truly meant for them to become a family, He'd somehow show Quinn where he belonged….

MATT CALDWELL WAS FINALLY COMING HOME…

After years of trotting around the world, running from his faith, detaching from love, stunning events had flung the handsome bachelor back to quaint Caldwell Cove. But widow Sarah Reed, publisher of the Cove's Gazette, couldn't imagine that Matt's sudden return would be anything but trouble for her and her young children.

A BLESSING OR A CURSE?

Then the unlikely business partners met, and her once–silent partner, Matt, was no longer silent. Sarah had never imagined that love strikes twice, but she was beginning to hope that the heavens were smiling down on her. And that the path to righting old wrongs would turn out to have hidden blessings.

HER PROMISE

Some men were just unforgettable. And Adam Caldwell was never far from Tory Marlowe's thoughts. Now that she was back in town, Tory hoped that their one magical night might help Adam remember her…and help her fulfill a promise made.

HIS SECRET

Facing the past can be deadly… 

Twenty years ago, Lainey Colton spent one perfect summer in Deer Run with her beloved great–aunt Rebecca. Since then, the beautiful graphic designer has been a gypsy, calling no place home. Now Rebecca is gravely ill, so Lainey has returned to Deer Run to care for her…and to escape her mistakes. 

Lawyer Jake Evans gave up a high–powered job to build a quieter life in the small Pennsylvania town. So when a beautiful stranger appears after twenty years gone, he naturally questions her motives. Still, he is drawn to Lainey. But no amount of attraction will matter if he can't keep her safe from a mysterious threat….

In the eight years since their romance had ended in confusion, Link Morgan and Annie Gideon had barely spoken. But when tragedy left twenty–month–old Marcy, Link's goddaughter and Annie's niece, parentless, the two stepped in to protect her–by getting married.

The plan was for Annie to care for the baby, and Link–never the family man–to handle the finances. That part was easy. But Link's growing feelings for Annie were proving difficult.

As he saw Annie's tough exterior weaken, Link was discovering the beautiful, vulnerable woman he'd known underneath, and he wondered how he'd ever let her go. But he also wondered how a man who'd never known a happy home would ever be able to create one..

Holiday Greetings From Amish Country

The Midwife's Christmas Surprise – Marta Perry

Three years ago, the man Anna Zook hoped to marry left her and their Amish community for the English world. Now devoted to proving her abilities as a midwife, Anna has given up on marriage and children for herself. But when Benjamin Miller returns, now a changed man, can delivering a Christmas baby reunite these two hurting hearts?

A Christmas to Remember – Jo Ann Brown

When a little girl leads shop owner Amos Stoltzfus to an Amish woman in distress, he rushes them to his family's farm. 'Linda' has no memory and doesn't know if the sweet child is her daughter or even her kin. As Christmas arrives and Linda's identity is revealed, will Amos be able to claim his holiday guests as his own?

Restless Hearts – Marta Perry

CA search for her roots brought midwife Fiona Flanagan to Pennsylvania Dutch country – and made her wonder whether she should turn back. The area's mixture of Amish and English culture confused her, and her first encounter with local police chief Ted Rittenhouse didn't help. He'd thought she was breaking into her own office! Despite the misunderstanding, Fiona could see that Ted's tough–as–nails exterior hid a kind soul–– one caught between two worlds, seeking a place to belong. She felt the same, but trusting him with her heart would require the biggest step of faith she had ever taken.</

The Doctor's Blessing – Patricia Davids

As a nurse–midwife in Amish country, Amber Bradley helps expectant mothers have their babies safely at home. But when Hope Springs' new doctor arrives, he insists all maternity patients deliver at a hospital. Amber is determined to show Dr. Phillip White that the Amish have a different way of life, one he needs to respect if he expects any patients at all. But even as he becomes more a part of the community, Amber must remember his stay is just temporary. Unless she can convince Phillip he's found the home–and heart–he's always been looking for.

Courting Ruth – Emma Miller

Amish widow Hannah Yoder prays her daughters will all find a husband someday. Still, sensible Ruth believes it's God's will that she stay home and help care for her younger sisters.  But when a handsome young man comes to Kent County, Ruth starts to rethink her plans. Not yet part of the church, Eli Lapp is allowed to run wild. Yet something in Rachel's sweet smile and gentle manner makes him yearn to settle down–with Rachel at his side. Can Eli convince her that their lives should be entwined together on God's path?

Celebrate the holidays in Amish Country!

Heart of Christmas by Marta Perry

Amish teacher Susannah Miller suddenly has two new students: the children of her former love. Widowed father Toby Unger broke Susannah's heart ten years ago, but now the handsome Amish man desperately needs help with his troubled little ones. Can the joy of the season reunite two lonely hearts in time for Christmas?

A Plain Holiday by Patricia Davids

Outspoken nanny Sally Yoder left her Amish community for her rumspringa. Though her heart is back home, the Amish man she loves, Ben Lapp, will never love a bold woman like her. But when a snow storm strands her, her young charges and Ben on a remote farm at Christmastime, they both might discover that love is the true holiday spirit.

THE DAD BEHIND THE BADGE

Philadelphia lawyer Anne Morden was a breath away from adopting Emilie, the child she had always longed for. All that was left to do now was to convince police chief Mith Donovan to sign away the rights to his precious daughter.

But with his denial of paternity, Mitch put baby Emilie's future at stake, and Anne's lifelong dream on hold. Yet Mitch seemed determined to make things right, if only Anne could trust him enough to let him help.

In peaceful Pennsylvania Dutch country, a young mother discovers a shocking danger – and an unexpected ally.

A whisper of a threat looms over widow Deidre Morris. She and her young son have unwittingly become prisoners of her intimidating father–in–law's power. One wrong step could find her son torn from her and in the hands of the influential judge. But when Deidre collides with an intriguing stranger, the prospect of a new friendship gives her renewed hope…until a devastating murder rocks the quiet community of Echo Falls and Deidre learns first impressions can't be trusted.

Attorney Jase Glassman's assignment is straightforward: befriend Deidre, gather incriminating evidence…and allow her dogged father–in–law to take custody of her child. Anything else, including losing himself in her honest charm, will compromise the job he was hired to do. Yet when a murderer ushers danger into the town, Jase's only instinct is to protect Deidre and her son – no matter the sacrifice.

“While love is a powerful entity in this story, danger is never too far behind. Top Pick!" – RT Book Reviews on Season of Secrets