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Mountains of Grace (Amish of Big Sky Country #1) by Kelly Irvin In the first of a new series set in the Amish communities of Montana, bestselling author Kelly Irvin explores what the Amish do in the aftermath of natural disaster. Schoolteacher Mercy Yoder loves her life in the beautiful West Kootenai region of Montana. But when a wildfire blazes outside her beloved community, she and her family are forced to evacuate and flee to the small town of Eureka. John Hostetler, Mercy’s beau, sorts through the damage left by the fire, helping Mercy set up a makeshift school to continue her passion. Eureka is filled with fire personnel, media, and rubberneckers—more contact with the outside world than Mercy has ever experienced. A chance encounter with a smoke jumper, Travis Cooper, leads to longer conversations about her Amish beliefs and life. As word arrives that their home was one of the houses destroyed in the fire, Mercy struggles to accept that everything they owned is gone. A l...

All The Lovely Pieces by J.M. Winchester Motherly love can drive her to the absolute edge… For nine years, Drew Baker has been running from her brutal husband and the dark deeds of the night she left him. Focused on protecting her ten-year-old son, Drew reluctantly settles into a small town, eager to find proof of her husband’s true nature so she can stop looking over her shoulder. But Drew is also on the run from her own terrible crimes—ones that mean prison and separation from her son should the police catch up to her before her husband does. If only she could remember that night and what  really  transpired… Without warning, the unthinkable happens, and Drew is plunged into the most nightmarish situation a woman and mother could imagine. Desperate to save her child, Drew takes matters into her own hands, proving that anyone is capable of darkness, and nowhere is safe for those who fear themselves. MY REVIEW:  5 stars:  5/5 stars What a fascinating story t...

AN AMISH CHRISTMAS KITCHEN Three Novellas Celebrating the Warmth of the Season by Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, & Kate Lloyd Book Description: As the weather grows cold and the nights grow long, the cheer and warmth of the Christmas season is one thing all readers can find comfort in. This collection from bestselling Amish fiction novelists Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd finds the beating heart at the center of the holiday and offers three novellas that celebrate family, faith, and especially the sights and smells of a bustling holiday kitchen. Leslie Gould tells the story of how, in the wake of a heartbreaking loss, a young Amish woman finds unexpected comfort and hope in a yearly baking tradition surrounding the local Lancaster Christmas market. Jan Drexler offers a sweet tale of a shy Amish woman who decides to use her gift for sweets to woo a local Amish boy with her beloved Christmas cookies. And Kate Lloyd offers a heartwarming tale of a woman's unexpected ...

Power Prayers Devotional  by Anita C. Donihue Scripture encourages us to “come boldly unto the throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:16)—and this  Power Prayers Devotional  will help with 180 inspiring prayer starters. By beloved author Anita Corrine Donihue—whose When I’m on My Knees series sold well over a million copies—these powerful meditations encourage women of all ages and backgrounds to approach God in intimate, joyful, confident prayer. Whenever you say, “Here I am, Lord,” He is thrilled to listen to your deepest hopes and fears. The  Power Prayers Devotional  will start you on a journey of truer, deeper, more effective communion with the Lord who loves you with an everlasting love. MY BOOK REVIEW:              5 Stars:     5/5 Stars         I love this book!  It is highly inspirational and makes a great devotional book.  It includes a personal reflection, prayer, and ...