Kim Vogel Sawyer crafts stories that encourage readers toward a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. Her literary passion intertwines with her faith, reflecting a distinctive writing style. Through her works, she aims to inspire and uplift the reader's spirit. Sawyer creates compelling narratives that resonate with themes of faith and personal growth.
Set against a backdrop of decades-long loss, this gripping narrative delves into an unsolved mystery that haunts a community. As secrets unravel, the story explores themes of grief, resilience, and the quest for truth. Characters are intricately developed, each carrying their own burdens while intertwined in the search for closure. The book invites readers to ponder the impact of unresolved pasts and the strength found in confronting deep-seated fears. A compelling blend of suspense and emotional depth awaits.
Leaving her Old Order Mennonite community, the protagonist carries a burden of secrets that shape her journey. As she navigates her new life, she discovers that divine revelation and redemption come in unexpected ways. The story explores themes of faith, personal transformation, and the complexities of leaving behind a familiar world while seeking truth and healing.
"A famous riverboat singer poses as a slave owner in order to lead runaway slaves to freedom and save her own life in this powerful novel from the bestselling author of The Librarian of Boone's Hollow"-- Provided by publisher
Mysteries, family secrets, and the love of a true Father are found at the heart of this gripping novel from the bestselling author of Bringing Maggie Home Newlyweds Sean Eagle and Meghan DeFord are no strangers to pain and loss. As cold-case detectives, they know intimately the anguish family members endure after the murder or disappearance of a loved one. But when a new case hits too close to home, it threatens to pull loose the fragile cords of their young marriage. Sheila Menke was just a girl when her father left for work and never returned. An investigation revealed he had embezzled enough to start a new life elsewhere, but Sheila could never accept the court’s criminalization of her father. Meghan reluctantly takes the case, secretly fearing it will stir up buried feelings about her own biological father. And while Sean investigates the mysterious death of two young brothers, he longs to start a family. But Meghan worries that with a negligent mother and an absentee father as her parenting examples, she might never be fit for motherhood. As they delve deeper into the past, both Meghan and Sheila must choose to either stumble along the road of bitterness and resentment or walk the difficult path toward forgiveness and healing. When the cases begin to break wide open, these young women are poised to discover that while earthly fathers may fail, there is one in heaven who is a father to the fatherless.
In the final book in the Katy Lambright Series, Katy’s friend Shelby decides
to stay with Katy in the Mennonite town of Schellberg for the summer. Katy is
excited but finds Annika, her Mennonite best friend, is not pleased. As Katy
juggles her friend’s feelings, along with Caleb’s advances, she finds
balancing her two worlds isn’t easy.
A traveling librarian ventures into the mining towns of Kentucky on horseback—and learns to trust the One who truly pens her story—in this powerful novel from the best-selling author of A Silken Thread. During the Great Depression, city-dweller Addie Cowherd dreams of becoming a novelist and offering readers the escape that books had given her during her tragic childhood. When her father loses his job, she is forced to take the only employment she can find—delivering books on horseback to poor coal-mining families in the hills of Kentucky. But turning a new page will be nearly impossible in Boone's Hollow, where residents are steeped in superstitions and deeply suspicious of outsiders. Even local Emmett Tharp feels the sting of rejection after returning to the tiny mountain hamlet as the first in his family to graduate college. And as the crippled economy leaves many men jobless, he fears his degree won’t be worth much in a place where most men either work the coal mine or run moonshine. As Addie also struggles to find her place, she’ll unearth the truth about a decades-old rivalry. But when someone sets out to sabotage the town’s library program, will the culprit chase Addie away or straight into the arms of the only person who can help her put a broken community back together?
Can a frustrated composer find new inspiration with the woman who once made his heart sing? From the bestselling author of Freedom’s Song comes a charming romance inspired by a real historical figure.“A melodious second-chance romance.”— Publishers WeeklyFour years after leaving town to make a name for himself as a composer, Gilbert Baty has returned temporarily to Falke, Kansas. Now, he’s trying to keep everyone from learning the truth about his disastrous years in New York City. He hopes to start writing music again in Falke, but he can’t help being distracted by Ava Flaming, the brown-eyed baker to whom he was briefly engaged before he ended things—and who still stirs feelings in him he knows he has no right to pursue. Ava had thought she was past the loss of Gil Baty. But to her dismay, she’s as drawn to him as ever. The situation only gets worse when Gil establishes a youth band in Falke, showing once more what a good man he is. But when the band has a chance to compete in a statewide competition, Ava faces the prospect of heartbreak again. Could music take Gil away forever this time? Or might God be stirring in Ava’s and Gil’s hearts a new song that will draw them together for good?
In this coming-of-age story, sixteen-year-old Katy navigates the complexities of adolescence while grappling with her father's budding relationship. Determined to use her newly acquired debate skills, she aims to disrupt his romance with Rosemary Graber. As she confronts family dynamics and her own feelings, Katy also finds herself developing a crush, adding another layer to her challenges. The book explores themes of identity, love, and the struggle to balance personal desires with familial expectations.
A lost ring brings together two wounded souls--a youth minister haunted by the past and a spunky church custodian--in this heartwarming romance from the bestselling author of The Librarian of Boone's Hollow.Growing up in the foster care system, Jase Edgar always dreamed of one day starting his own family. But his fianc�e's untimely death shattered his plans. Moving to Kansas and serving as a youth minister should be a fresh start, but he can't seem to set aside his doubts about God's goodness long enough to embrace his new life.Newly-appointed church custodian, Lori Fowler is battling her own challenges. Her strained relationship with her father and her struggles with overeating convince her she's not worthy enough for love. When an Amish weaver enlists their help locating the owner of a ring found among the donated clothing she uses as fabric, Jase and Lori find themselves drawn to each other. But will they be able to release the past and move forward from this moment into a joyful future?
Im 19. Jahrhundert werden verwaiste Kinder mit Zügen in den Westen Amerikas gebracht, um adoptiert zu werden. Die achtjährige Maelle und ihre Geschwister kämpfen um den Zusammenhalt, doch sie werden getrennt. Maelle schwört, ihre Geschwister nach 17 Jahren Suche wiederzufinden. Ein packendes Familiendrama.
Beth Quinn, die vor einiger Zeit mit ihrer Mutter in das mennonitische Sommerfeld zog, fühlt sich dort immer noch fremd. Mit ihren Plänen von einem eigenen Geschäft passt sie so gar nicht in das Bild der Gemeinschaft. Als dann auch noch die jungen Männer Andrew und Sean um Beths Gunst werben, ist sie hin- und hergerissen: Wer von den beiden meint es ernst mit ihr? Je näher sie ihre Verehrer kennenlernt, umso unsicherer wird Beth. Wird es ihr gelingen, mit Hilfe ihres neuen Glaubens an Gott Ordnung in ihr Gefühlsleben zu bringen? Und wird sie ein Zuhause und einen Menschen finden, zu dem sie wirklich gehört? Band 2 der Mennoniten-Trilogie.
Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts: Abigail Brantley entstammt einer feinen Bostoner Familie, in der es ihr an nichts fehlt. Doch als betrügerische Machenschaften ihres Vaters auffliegen, ist kein Platz mehr für sie in der guten Gesellschaft. Ihr Weg führt sie nach Kansas, wo sie in einer abgelegenen Kleinstadt raubeinige Viehzüchter in Sachen Sitten und Moral unterrichten soll. Eine nicht ganz einfache Aufgabe. Doch dann lernt sie den Ladenbesitzer Mack Cleveland kennen ...
Walnut Hill - ein beschauliches Städtchen in Nebraska. Ein Städtchen, dessen Bewohner Weizen anbauen und glücklich sind, wenn alles so bleibt, wie es ist. Allerdings nur, bis die junge Lehrerin Hannah Robin dort ihre erste Stelle annimmt. Für sie ist es ihr Traumjob: eine Schule, eine Klasse, in der sie ihre progressiven Ideen umsetzen kann. Für Walnut Hill ist das eine neue Erfahrung und Grund für Empörung. Doch Hannah lässt sich durch die Proteste nicht beirren. Und dann ist da noch der attraktive Farmer Joel, der die neue Lehrerin unwiderstehlich findet.
Geoffrey verabschiedet sich von seiner Verlobten Emmaline in England, doch fünf Jahre später trifft sie als Fremde in Kansas ein. Ihre einstige Liebe ist erloschen, und Geoffrey, der ein Zuhause für sie geschaffen hat, ist verzweifelt. Er bittet sie, bis zum Frühling zu bleiben.
23 Jahre ist es her, dass Marie Koeppler zusammen mit der Liebe ihres Lebens ihre Heimatstadt Sommerfeld verließ. Zusammen mit ihrer Familie ließ sie auch die mennonitische Lebensweise zurück. Seit dem frühen Tod ihres Mannes schlägt sich Marie mit ihrer Tochter Beth durchs Leben. Erst nach dem Tod ihrer geliebten Tante Lisbeth wird Marie wieder von der Vergangenheit eingeholt. Um das Erbe der Tante antreten zu können, sollen sie und Beth drei Monate in Sommerfeld verbringen. Dort angekommen, stoßen sie auf so manches Hindernis … Der Auftakt einer Trilogie.
