Linda Byler draws upon her deep roots within the Amish community to offer readers an authentic and insightful perspective. Her writing explores the intricate tapestry of Amish life, delving into the daily experiences, familial bonds, and spiritual considerations that shape this unique culture. Through her narrative, Byler provides a window into a world often perceived as enigmatic, highlighting universal themes of faith, family, and belonging that resonate with all readers.
Set during the early 1800s at Christmastime, this heartwarming tale by Amish novelist Linda Byler explores themes of love, faith, and community. The story captures the spirit of the season through the lives of its characters, highlighting the traditions and values of Amish culture. With rich historical context, it offers a glimpse into the challenges and joys faced by the community during this festive period.
Exploring the intricacies of family dynamics, this concluding installment of the New Directions series focuses on a blended Amish family. It highlights the challenges and relationships that arise as they navigate their unique cultural values and personal histories, offering a poignant look at love, acceptance, and the quest for belonging within a close-knit community.
Mary, with her striking copper red hair and curious nature, struggles to fit into her Amish community in western New York. While her peers engage in hymn singings and games, she finds them unexciting and feels increasingly isolated. As the years pass, her sense of being a misfit deepens. However, a visit from her aunt presents a turning point; she invites Mary to help run her bakery in Lancaster, offering the chance for the change and fulfillment Mary yearns for.
The first in a new series about an independent Amish woman and her struggles in career and romance.Susan Lapp is a hardworking Amish woman in her early twenties. She enjoys the financial independence that working two jobs—as a housecleaner and at the local deli in Lancaster—affords her. And based on her sisters' tumultuous experiences with their husbands, she has no interest in dating or marriage. She's perfectly content with her life as it is, thank you very much.When Susan's best friend Beth begins to date Susan's brother Mark, the couple is determined to play matchmaker for Susan. Susan begrudgingly agrees to humor them and soon finds herself caught between an undeniable attraction for one of Mark's coworkers and her unflinching commitment to staying single. Soon, her complicated feelings take her in directions she once couldn't have imagined. She experiences hardship like she never has before—homesickness, miserable weather in a place that feels so foreign, and an incredibly challenging job. And despite her attempts to escape romantic entanglements, she finds herself longing for the stability and familiarity of a committed relationship back home. Still, she wrestles with fear and uncertainty. How is she to know God's will for her life?
The second book in the New Directions series following Weaving of Life , this Amish romance will keep you guessing until the end!Susan Lapp is back in Lancaster and ready to begin a serious relationship with Levi Yoder. After all the ups and downs of her time out west, it's good to be back in the familiar routines of church, family, and working at the market and housecleaning. Nothing stays simple for long, though, and Susan finds herself trying to help her sister Kate navigate her complicated and painful marriage that is taking a toll on their entire family. As Susan and Levi continue to court and wedding season comes into full swing, Susan wonders whether a proposal is imminent. Each wedding the two attend together makes her think more and more about her future with Levi. He's charming, kind, and familiar by now, but is he the man God wants for her to marry? When Susan hears that a child she nannied for in Wyoming goes missing, she is desperate to help find him. What follows is a wild ride of adventures, emotions, and new discoveries.Author Linda Byler is an active member of the Amish church and writes all her novels by hand with a pen and notebook. She offers a unique and fascinating look into Amish history and culture.
Set in colonial America, this heartwarming tale follows an Amish widow as she navigates the challenges of survival and resilience. Through her journey, the story explores themes of faith, community, and the strength found in love and loss. Linda Byler's narrative captures the unique aspects of Amish life while highlighting the protagonist's determination to overcome adversity.
Set in the South during the turn of the century, this second installment of The Long Road Home series continues to explore the complexities of Amish life and romance. The story weaves together themes of love, faith, and community, offering a compelling glimpse into the challenges and values of the Amish culture. Readers can expect rich character development and a captivating narrative that deepens the emotional stakes of the trilogy.
This final book in The Long Road Home trilogy is full of unexpected twists. The redemptive ending will leave you smiling for days.As May settles into family life, she has so much to be grateful for. Yes, there are plenty of challenges as she continues to heal from the demons of her past, but her loving husband and sweet children are the greatest earthly gift she could ask for. And having Oba in their home is almost more precious than she could have imagined . . . at least, if it weren't for his ongoing anger and hardness of heart.May's children are steadily growing older, and eventually they begin to face relationship struggles of their own. Can May help them navigate the turbulent waters of young love? And will Oba's heart ever soften enough to find love, or will he always face loneliness and despair?This is the final volume in a unique Amish romance that tackles heavy issues of abuse, racism, and the damage done when a community puts reputation over faith. But ultimately there is also hope, love, and the unflinching faithfulness of a good God.
"Liz had been in love once, had even been engaged. In fact, the wedding had been planned, the barn cleaned, and the celery was set to be harvested to make the traditional wedding soup. Just two weeks before the day she was to exchange vows with her beloved, he changed his mind, and that was that. The humiliation was almost as bad as the heartbreak. The whole community had celebrated her engagement, had participated in the wedding planning, had started giving her advice on keeping a home and raising children. When the wedding was canceled, no one knew what to say. She had to bear the pitying looks and awkward glances for many months. She vowed never to be such a fool again, never to trust her heart to a man who could just up and leave her with hardly an explanation. She'd rather be an old maid than go through that again. Years pass, and Liz has made peace with her life as a single woman, a "leftover blessing" as the Amish say. She can admit to herself that Matthew, the owner of the Amish restaurant at the market where she works, is handsome. And she is aware that he is single. But she reminds herself over and over that it's not worth feeling anything for the man. He's her boss and that's it. So why does she look forward to work so much every day? And why can't she make her heart beat at a normal pace when he comes near? Linda Byler is beloved for her skillful story telling and true-to-life descriptions of Amish food, faith, and culture. As an Amish woman herself, she can share details of Amish life that few can replicate. In this charming novel, Byler shares intimate details of day-to-day life in an Amish community while spinning a sweet tale of love and hopes fulfilled at Christmastime"-- Provided by publisher
The story follows young Amish twins Henry and Harvey, who adopt a Newfoundland dog named Lucky. After a tragic accident claims Harvey's life, Lucky becomes Henry's sole comfort during tough times, including the challenges of the Great Depression. As Henry navigates loss and loneliness, he also develops feelings for Katie Stoltzfus, who eventually marries someone else. Despite the heartache, the narrative culminates in a heartwarming miracle that brings Henry a new love, a family, and a new furry companion, capturing the essence of hope and resilience during Christmas.