Authors: Mary Ellis

A Little Bit of Charm (47 page)

Mary Ellis grew up close to the eastern Ohio Amish Community, Geauga County, where her parents often took her to farmers' markets and woodworking fairs. She and her husband now live in Medina County, close to the largest population of Amish families, where she does her researchâ¦and enjoys the simple way of life.

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Living in Harmony

A Tragedyâ¦a Refusalâ¦a Shunning
Will Their Young Love Survive?

Amy Kingâyoung, engaged, and Amishâfaces life-altering challenges when she suddenly loses both of her parents in a house fire. Her fiancÃ©, John Detweiler, persuades her to leave Lancaster County and make a new beginning with him in Harmony, Maine, where he has relatives who can help them.

John's brother Thomas and sister-in-law, Sally, readily open their home to the newcomers. Wise beyond his years, Thomas, a minister in the district, refuses to marry Amy and John upon their arrival, suggesting instead a period of adjustment. While trying to assimilate in the ultraconservative district, Amy discovers an aunt who was shunned. Amy wants to reconnect with her, but John worries that the woman's tarnished reputation will reflect badly on his beloved bride-to-be.

Can John and Amy find a way to overcome problems in their relationship and live happily in Harmony before making a lifetime commitment to each other?

Love Comes to Paradise

A New Homeâ¦
A New Friendâ¦
A Catastropheâ¦
Does she have a future to hope for?

Nora King is a woman in love. When Elam Detweiler leaves the ultraconservative Amish district of Harmony, Maine, and moves to Paradise, Missouri, Nora boldly follows soon after. But is she in love with the man or the independence and freethinking he represents? Though she soon finds work she enjoys and a new best friend in Paradise, Nora can't decide whether she wants to capture Elam's
Englisch
-leaning heart or commit finally to her Amish faith.

And then, unexpectedly, Lewis Miller comes from Harmony to offer Nora what every woman hopes forâa lifetime of unconditional love. As Lewis attempts to claim her affections, Elam's interest piques. Suddenly, Nora is irresistible to him. Wooed by two such different men, will Nora come to her senses before Elam's thoughtless choices ruin her reputation beyond all repair? Will Lewis's pursuit survive the challenge?

Love Comes to Paradise
is about fresh startsâ¦and how faith in God and His perfect plans provide peace and joy in a turbulent and ever-changing world.