"Old Order Amish wife and mother Jemima has put her marriage and family ahead of herself for years. She's set herself aside. Raising four children, she's followed all the rules and has been patient in looking forward to her time to chase a dream of her own. But when she finds out that her life savings for pursuing that dream is gone--and her husband, Roy, has been hiding a child with another woman--her entire world is shattered. Will she be able to listen to God and love Roy's child? With so much at stake, how can she and Roy fix their relationship before their lives come crashing down?"-- Provided by publisher
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Cindy Woodsmall crafts novels deeply rooted in her authentic connections with Amish and Mennonite communities, drawing from lifelong friendships to imbue her stories with genuine insight. Her narratives explore themes of faith, family, and identity, highlighting the profound strength found in relationships and spiritual growth. Woodsmall's writing style is both perceptive and compassionate, drawing readers into the hearts of her characters and their intricate life journeys. She masterfully weaves the rich tapestry of Amish and Mennonite life, offering a unique window into a world often misunderstood.






- 2020
- 2019
ECPA BESTSELLER • For fans of holiday romances and Amish life comes a new Christmas tale of surprising expectations and discovering miracles. Old Order Amish Ivy Zook is wrestling with her need to shed her community's ways so she can grow the business of her dreams: planning parties. As long as she's stuck living without modernization, she can barely get her business on its feet. But if she leaves too soon, she'd cause trouble for her sister, Holly, who is planning her wedding to Joshua Smucker. All of their plans become twice as complicated when an old car crashes into the storefront of Greene's Pharmacy, carrying a Swartzentruber (ultra-conservative sect) Amish man, Arlan, and his very ill sister. The Zooks take in Arlan and Madga, tending to the woman's illness and Arlan begins helping around the family farm. Ivy and Arlan are on different tracks, one wanting to leave her community and the other to return to his. But both young people are trying to discover what God has in store for their futures and what miracles might lie around the corner this Christmas season.
- 2018
The Christmas Remedy: An Amish Christmas Romance
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
When an Old Order Amish woman takes a job at a small-town pharmacy struggling to survive in a world of "big box" stores, her motive is to help her Plain community. But the advent of the holiday season brings an unusual mystery to the surface--and possibly love. Twenty-four-year-old Holly Zook lives a unique life for a young Amish woman. Years ago, her bishop allowed her to continue her education and become the lead technician for Greene's Pharmacy, an old-timey drugstore that looks out for the Amish community--a group largely without secure healthcare plans. She knows she can't marry and hold onto her professional job. She's Amish, and she can only have one or the other, so she spurns love and works toward addressing treatable diseases--like the one that claimed her father's life. As long as Holly continues to avoid Joshua Smucker, the one man who draws her like a warm hearth in winter, she should be fine. When something unexpected threatens Greene's Pharmacy, Holly and Joshua must work together to unravel what's happened and find the "missing" patient before the Board of Pharmacy shuts them down. As the snows of December arrive, with Christmas in the air, will Holly succumb to the generous spirit of the season?
- 2011
Struggling with the aftermath of a shocking betrayal, Sylvia embarks on a journey to confront her haunting past. As she navigates her emotions and seeks healing, she must determine whether she can break free from the shadows that threaten to define her future. This exploration of resilience and self-discovery highlights the challenges of moving forward while grappling with lingering memories.
- 2011
Das Leben hat Cara Moore nichts geschenkt. Schon früh hat sie ihre Mutter durch einen Unfall verloren. Verlassen von ihrem Vater, verbringt sie ihre Kindheit und Jugend in Pflegefamilien. Sie heiratet jung, doch nach dem frühen Tod ihres Mannes ist sie gezwungen, mit ihrer Tochter Lori ein Vagabundenleben zu führen. Immer auf der Flucht vor einem Mann, der sie verfolgt, kann sie an keinem Ort lange bleiben. Eine geheimnisvolle Adresse im Tagebuch ihrer Mutter schenkt Cara und Lori neue Hoffnung. Ihre Suche führt sie direkt ins Herz des Amischlandes, nach Pennsylvania. Aber was hatte Caras Mutter mit den Amisch zu schaffen? Und warum begegnen ihr die Bewohner von Dry Lake mit Angst und Misstrauen? Nur Ephraim Mast, ein junger Zimmermann, bietet Cara und Lori seine Hilfe an. Zwei Welten prallen aufeinander. Für Cara beginnt eine Reise zu den Geheimnissen ihrer Vergangenheit und ein Heilungsprozess für die Wunden der Gegenwart. Eine fesselnde, aufrüttelnde Geschichte um eine Frau und ihre herausfordernde Suche nach ihren Wurzeln, nach einer Heimat und nach Gott.
- 2010
Sisters of the Quilt. The Complete Trilogy
- 1004 pages
- 36 hours of reading
Can Hannah find refuge, redemption, and a fresh beginning after her world is shattered? When the Heart CriesHer life among her Amish community brutally interrupted, seventeen-year-old Hannah Lapp faces questions neither family, nor fiancé, nor even faith can easily answer. The first book in the Sisters of the Quilt series, When the Heart Cries will ignite a broader understanding of others’ beliefs and a God-given strength to deal with pain we all experience. When the Morning ComesRejected by those she loves, Hannah Lapp leaves her Amish community and seeks refuge in the world outside, leaving her family and friends to wrestle with the painful truths that emerge in the wake of her disappearance. As she struggles to find her place in the confusing Englischer world , her community deals with the turbulent aftermath of her departure. When the Soul MendsHoping to help her sister, Hannah Lapp reluctantly returns to the Old Order Amish community she fled in disgrace more than two years earlier. When hidden truths are revealed about her former fiancé, she must choose whether to return to the Plain life or to the Englischer man who adores her in this captivating conclusion to the Sisters of the Quilt series. This three-in-one collection includes the entirety of the best-selling Sisters of the Quilt trilogy now at a new low price!
- 2010
The narrative explores the complexities of love in the face of significant challenges, highlighting that emotional connections can be tested by external circumstances. Characters must navigate their relationships while confronting personal and societal barriers, emphasizing the theme that love requires more than just feelings to endure hardships. The story delves into the depths of commitment and the struggles that come with it, ultimately revealing the strength needed to overcome life's obstacles.
- 2009
Raised in foster care and now the widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore struggles against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When a trail of memories leads Cara and Lori out of New York City toward an Amish community, she follows every lead, eager for answers and a fresh start. She discovers that long-held secrets about her family history ripple beneath the surface of Dry Lake, Pennsylvania, and it's no place for an outsider. But one Amish man, Ephraim Mast, dares to fulfill the command he believes that he received from God-""Be me to her""- despite how it threatens his way of life. Completely opposite of the hard, untrusting Cara, Ephraim's sister Deborah also finds her dreams crumbling when the man she has pledged to build a life with begins withdrawing from Deborah and his community, including his mother, Ada Stoltzfus. Can the run-down house that Ada envisions transforming unite them toward a common purpose-or push Mahlon away forever? While Ephraim is trying to do what he believes is right, will he be shunned and lose everything-including the guarded single mother who simply longs for a better life?
- 2008
Hannah confronts her troubled past as she returns to the home she once abandoned. The journey is not just a physical return but a quest for healing and reconciliation with her former life. As she navigates the complexities of her relationships and the scars that linger, Hannah seeks to uncover the truth and find peace within herself. The story explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the enduring impact of family ties.
- 2007
Struggling with a broken engagement, Hannah Lapp leaves her Old Order Amish community to seek refuge with her estranged aunt in Ohio. Faced with the challenges of adapting to the Englisch world, she grapples with her limited education and the need to conceal her identity. As she navigates this unfamiliar society, Hannah's journey explores themes of self-discovery, belonging, and the tension between tradition and change.
