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A Journey for Amy is:
#1 in Amish & Mennonite Fiction (Books)
#1 in Amish Romance (Books)
#1 in Amish Romance (Kindle Store)
Blurb
Amy Yoder feels pressure from her Amish parents and her pregnant friend Rose to join the Amish church. Rose worries about dying from breast cancer, like her mother and grandmother did, so she wants Amy to marry her husband, David. Then her baby will be raised by them in an Amish home. Amy doesn’t love David and is dating Joe Barrett, a Catholic man and a paramedic. But will devout Joe give up his Catholic faith to become Amish for her? Does she want him to leave his faith that is important to him? With mounting pressure to take the baptism instructions, Amy decides to move out of her parents’ home to an apartment. Maybe there she can decide what to do about her life.
When Jonas is born, Amy falls in love with the adorable baby. Although Rose wants her to adopt Jonas if both she and David die, how can Amy consider taking the baptism instructions when she loves Joe? She won’t be able to continue to see Joe if she decides to join the Amish church. As the feelings between Amy and Joe grow deeper, can they overcome their dissimilar faiths, or will their differences pull them apart?
#1 in Amish & Mennonite Fiction (Books)
#1 in Amish Romance (Books)
#1 in Amish Romance (Kindle Store)
Blurb
Amy Yoder feels pressure from her Amish parents and her pregnant friend Rose to join the Amish church. Rose worries about dying from breast cancer, like her mother and grandmother did, so she wants Amy to marry her husband, David. Then her baby will be raised by them in an Amish home. Amy doesn’t love David and is dating Joe Barrett, a Catholic man and a paramedic. But will devout Joe give up his Catholic faith to become Amish for her? Does she want him to leave his faith that is important to him? With mounting pressure to take the baptism instructions, Amy decides to move out of her parents’ home to an apartment. Maybe there she can decide what to do about her life.
When Jonas is born, Amy falls in love with the adorable baby. Although Rose wants her to adopt Jonas if both she and David die, how can Amy consider taking the baptism instructions when she loves Joe? She won’t be able to continue to see Joe if she decides to join the Amish church. As the feelings between Amy and Joe grow deeper, can they overcome their dissimilar faiths, or will their differences pull them apart?
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A Journey for Amy (Amish Adoption Series) is discounted to 99 cents for today and tomorrow. It is Book of the Day on the ENT website. You can use this link to go to the online store you prefer to purchase. Thanks ahead!
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A Journey for Amy is only 99 cents and will be through the 19th! I messed up and didn't have it discounted today for my Book of the Day with ENT. Instead, I had Anna In Love discounted. A Journey for Amy will be Book of the Day this Saturday, the 18th! I discounted it now so it will be available in time for my promotion!
I guess I have had too much going on in my life with a new book release, taking care of Sara and Amanda and their needs, and trying to get started on my Birthday book. It will be in a series with 11 other authors!
I guess I have had too much going on in my life with a new book release, taking care of Sara and Amanda and their needs, and trying to get started on my Birthday book. It will be in a series with 11 other authors!
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I am happy to share my cover for my sixth and final book in The Bishop's Daughters Series. COURTING SADIE will release soon!
Blurb:
Sadie King finds herself heartbroken when an agent suggests revisions are needed for her debut manuscript before it can finally reach a publisher. Writing has been her passion since childhood, but her creativity has been overshadowed by the whirlwind of planning her upcoming wedding with fiancé Matthew Hershberger. Matthew’s stepmother, Ruth, who once taught Sadie, proposes that Daphne Miller step in to handle the bookkeeping for Sadie. This suggestion stings; Sadie feels belittled by Ruth’s assumption that she can't manage her writing and business simultaneously, as her focus is far from creative endeavors right now. When Matthew requests the ledger to pass to Daphne, Sadie is taken aback—can’t he see how much she cherishes the work she does for his horse business?
As their wedding day approaches, the community faces turmoil: a cherished child disappears, a fire erupts, and an old boyfriend, Silas, unexpectedly returns to Fields Corner, eager to rekindle their romance and propose to Sadie. On top of all this, Sadie worries about the potential return of her Graves’ disease. With so much at stake, will Sadie and Matthew’s wedding unfold as planned?
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Sadie King finds herself heartbroken when an agent suggests revisions are needed for her debut manuscript before it can finally reach a publisher. Writing has been her passion since childhood, but her creativity has been overshadowed by the whirlwind of planning her upcoming wedding with fiancé Matthew Hershberger. Matthew’s stepmother, Ruth, who once taught Sadie, proposes that Daphne Miller step in to handle the bookkeeping for Sadie. This suggestion stings; Sadie feels belittled by Ruth’s assumption that she can't manage her writing and business simultaneously, as her focus is far from creative endeavors right now. When Matthew requests the ledger to pass to Daphne, Sadie is taken aback—can’t he see how much she cherishes the work she does for his horse business?
As their wedding day approaches, the community faces turmoil: a cherished child disappears, a fire erupts, and an old boyfriend, Silas, unexpectedly returns to Fields Corner, eager to rekindle their romance and propose to Sadie. On top of all this, Sadie worries about the potential return of her Graves’ disease. With so much at stake, will Sadie and Matthew’s wedding unfold as planned?
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Because Courting Sadie, Book 6, will release later this month, the other books in The Bishop Daughters Series are on sale for 99 cents each. If you would like to read them, this is a good time to save money. Courting Sadie can be read as a standalone but will be helpful to read the previous books. The first five books are sold on Apple, Amazon, B & N, and Google.
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Reviewed by Iswan
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2025
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From the first page, you are drawn into this amazing story. The characters come to life and each one has a unique perspective. Couldn't put this book down.
Available at Amazon, Apple, B & N, and Kobo. It is available in ebook and paperback!
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Lindsay is 40 and single when tragedy strikes. Diagnosed with stage 4, Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer, her instinct is to right the wrongs in her life. Her unfortunate childhood with an alcoholic, verbally abusive mother drove her to break free in desperation at the age of 17. While working at a hotel along the beach on the East Coast, she met Harris Manning. He took her breath away, and she gave herself to him in love.
Though Harris never knew it, Lindsay found herself pregnant when he left her with no way to care for identical triplets on her own. When the triplets were five months old, she couldn’t afford to raise them alone as a teenager. An Amish couple adopted two daughters. Lindsay couldn’t bear to give all three away, so she kept Phoebe.
Lindsay worries that if she dies from cancer, Phoebe will be alone. She wants to break the closed adoption agreement with the adoptive couple so that Phoebe will learn about her sisters, and she will be able to connect with her adopted daughters.
How will the triplets feel once they learn the truth about their birth? What will be Harris’s reaction when he knows he’s a father to adult triplets?
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2025
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From the first page, you are drawn into this amazing story. The characters come to life and each one has a unique perspective. Couldn't put this book down.
Available at Amazon, Apple, B & N, and Kobo. It is available in ebook and paperback!
Click here to purchase from Amazon!
Blurb:
Lindsay is 40 and single when tragedy strikes. Diagnosed with stage 4, Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer, her instinct is to right the wrongs in her life. Her unfortunate childhood with an alcoholic, verbally abusive mother drove her to break free in desperation at the age of 17. While working at a hotel along the beach on the East Coast, she met Harris Manning. He took her breath away, and she gave herself to him in love.
Though Harris never knew it, Lindsay found herself pregnant when he left her with no way to care for identical triplets on her own. When the triplets were five months old, she couldn’t afford to raise them alone as a teenager. An Amish couple adopted two daughters. Lindsay couldn’t bear to give all three away, so she kept Phoebe.
Lindsay worries that if she dies from cancer, Phoebe will be alone. She wants to break the closed adoption agreement with the adoptive couple so that Phoebe will learn about her sisters, and she will be able to connect with her adopted daughters.
How will the triplets feel once they learn the truth about their birth? What will be Harris’s reaction when he knows he’s a father to adult triplets?
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Tom and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary last Saturday. We went to church for the 3:30 Mass. Family joined us at St. Ann Church and Father McCarthy gave us a blessing at the end of the service. Daughters, April and Christina, hosted a party for us after church. We had lots of delicious food, wonderful decorations inside and ourside and April had vases of flowers on all the tables. Christina created a video of photo memories that were taken through the years. Emily was in charge of the music. The grandkids went swimming too! Thanks to our family for sharing our day with us!
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In Loving Memory of Carolyn
Last Wednesday morning, my niece Cheryl called to tell me that my sister Carolyn had died. It was a shock. She hadn't been ill. She was 85, but incredibly active—working out two hours a day. I always admired that about her.
It was especially hard to hear because Carolyn was the closest in age to me. We were just under ten years apart, and after our sister Lois died last August, I assumed Carolyn would be with us for many more years. We were the only two siblings remaining.
I have so many wonderful memories of her. Carolyn was a majorette in the LB marching band, and I remember how she took the time to teach me how to twirl a baton. One day, I went to the store with my sisters, and Lois bought a new baton for Carolyn. Lois told me not to tell Mom—but of course, being the little sister, I blabbed it as soon as we got home.
When Carolyn first lived and worked in Columbus, she didn’t have a car, so she would take the Greyhound bus home on weekends. Mom, Dad, and I would go to Findlay to pick her up at the bus station. I loved having her sleep in my room—I'd talk nonstop, and she was always such a good listener. She even made clothes for my Shirley Temple doll, which I adored.
She was always there when I needed her. When I had a 4-H sewing project, she helped me with it. And I’ll never forget when she took me to Cedar Point for a few days—we had such fun together. She even booked us a hotel right on the beach.
While I was attending The Ohio State University, I lived with Carolyn and her husband, Bill, and my little niece, Suzanne, rotating between their home and my sister Jean's and her husband Wes's house. They helped me through those two years before I moved closer to campus. When I got strep throat in my junior year, Carolyn picked me up from my rooming house and took care of me. During Finals Week, she even brought a homemade pizza to share with my roommates and me. That’s just who she was—thoughtful, generous, and always showing up.
Carolyn was my matron of honor when Tom and I got married in 1975. I still remember our fun shopping trip to the Lima Mall to find dresses. That whole day was filled with laughter.
When Tom and I had our daughter Sara in 1976, we learned she was born with Down syndrome. That was before the Internet was used as much as it is now, and Carolyn went to the library to research everything she could. She called to share what she had learned—encouraging news about the potential and possibilities for children with Down syndrome. I was 26 and reeling from the discovery that I was a genetic carrier of Translocation Down Syndrome—a very rare condition. Carolyn’s support during that time meant everything. So did the love and care I received from all my siblings. Families are often strongest in a crisis—and sisters especially so. God blessed me with wonderful parents and siblings.
Carolyn was also godmother to our daughter Christina. She always showed up for my family—not just in the big moments, but the everyday ones, too.
We laughed so much—on the phone and during visits. She loved the silly, loving back-and-forth between me and the kids. I just wish we’d had more visits. I really thought we had more time. I find myself thinking of things I want to share with her, only to remember I can’t. That leaves a hole in my heart—but I’m trying to fill it each day with the love and memories we built together.
I love you, Carolyn. I’m so sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye. You were such an awesome big sister, always. Tell Mom, Dad, Jean, Lois, and David hello for me,
Last Wednesday morning, my niece Cheryl called to tell me that my sister Carolyn had died. It was a shock. She hadn't been ill. She was 85, but incredibly active—working out two hours a day. I always admired that about her.
It was especially hard to hear because Carolyn was the closest in age to me. We were just under ten years apart, and after our sister Lois died last August, I assumed Carolyn would be with us for many more years. We were the only two siblings remaining.
I have so many wonderful memories of her. Carolyn was a majorette in the LB marching band, and I remember how she took the time to teach me how to twirl a baton. One day, I went to the store with my sisters, and Lois bought a new baton for Carolyn. Lois told me not to tell Mom—but of course, being the little sister, I blabbed it as soon as we got home.
When Carolyn first lived and worked in Columbus, she didn’t have a car, so she would take the Greyhound bus home on weekends. Mom, Dad, and I would go to Findlay to pick her up at the bus station. I loved having her sleep in my room—I'd talk nonstop, and she was always such a good listener. She even made clothes for my Shirley Temple doll, which I adored.
She was always there when I needed her. When I had a 4-H sewing project, she helped me with it. And I’ll never forget when she took me to Cedar Point for a few days—we had such fun together. She even booked us a hotel right on the beach.
While I was attending The Ohio State University, I lived with Carolyn and her husband, Bill, and my little niece, Suzanne, rotating between their home and my sister Jean's and her husband Wes's house. They helped me through those two years before I moved closer to campus. When I got strep throat in my junior year, Carolyn picked me up from my rooming house and took care of me. During Finals Week, she even brought a homemade pizza to share with my roommates and me. That’s just who she was—thoughtful, generous, and always showing up.
Carolyn was my matron of honor when Tom and I got married in 1975. I still remember our fun shopping trip to the Lima Mall to find dresses. That whole day was filled with laughter.
When Tom and I had our daughter Sara in 1976, we learned she was born with Down syndrome. That was before the Internet was used as much as it is now, and Carolyn went to the library to research everything she could. She called to share what she had learned—encouraging news about the potential and possibilities for children with Down syndrome. I was 26 and reeling from the discovery that I was a genetic carrier of Translocation Down Syndrome—a very rare condition. Carolyn’s support during that time meant everything. So did the love and care I received from all my siblings. Families are often strongest in a crisis—and sisters especially so. God blessed me with wonderful parents and siblings.
Carolyn was also godmother to our daughter Christina. She always showed up for my family—not just in the big moments, but the everyday ones, too.
We laughed so much—on the phone and during visits. She loved the silly, loving back-and-forth between me and the kids. I just wish we’d had more visits. I really thought we had more time. I find myself thinking of things I want to share with her, only to remember I can’t. That leaves a hole in my heart—but I’m trying to fill it each day with the love and memories we built together.
I love you, Carolyn. I’m so sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye. You were such an awesome big sister, always. Tell Mom, Dad, Jean, Lois, and David hello for me,
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I love Laurel Blount's books! This book is amazing. I appreciate how Laurel took the time to include details that made Neil Hamilton's grief at losing his wife even more heartbreaking. It wasn't just that he forgot his wallet on the day she died, but another incident that he felt was also his fault. Maggie is a character that I'd love to meet because she isn't afraid to show her emotions about Neil and her foster child, Oliver. I hope there will be a book about Logan in the future. He was a wonderful addition to the story as Maggie's brother. Outspoken Ruby provided insight into Maggie's personality. The descriptions of the settings and characters throughout the book made me feel a part of the book.
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No, it is not the 4th of July celebration! We will celebrate and hopefully go swimming, but the one I'm talking about is our...50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! I spent time today to create a music playlist with a variety of singers. My one favorite is "Close to You" by the Carpenters. Others are "You are The Sunshine of My Life by Stevie Wonder", "How Sweet it is to be loved By You" by James Taylor, The Beatles' song, "I saw Her Standing There, "Making Memories of Us by Keith Urban, and several others.
We plan to go to church on our anniversary. It is a Saturday and we were married on a Saturday. So perfect! Then we will come here for food, music, and enjoy our guests!
We plan to go to church on our anniversary. It is a Saturday and we were married on a Saturday. So perfect! Then we will come here for food, music, and enjoy our guests!