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Als Suzanne Zimmerman zeventien jaar is, raakt ze zwanger en wordt ze door haar moeder weggestuurd uit de mennonitische gemeenschap. Ze verhuist naar Indiana en gaat daar aan de slag als verpleegster, terwijl ze in haar eentje zorgdraagt voor de opvoeding van haar dochter Alexa. Twintig jaar later vraagt haar broer haar te komen helpen met de verpleging van hun moeder. Zijn verzoek houdt in dat Suzanne weer oog in oog komt te staan met een familie die haar nog steeds niet accepteert. Paul Aldrich, Suzanna's eerste liefde, is vastbesloten haar om vergeving te vragen, maar wanneer hij Alexa ziet, verandert alles. "Regen van genade" is het eerste deel in de Zimmermantrilogie, waarmee Kim Vogel Sawyer terugkeert naar waar ze groot in is geworden: romans over de mennonieten.

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.

Exploring themes of faith and redemption, the story follows Suzanne and Paul as they navigate their past mistakes and uncertainties. Their journey is marked by self-discovery and the quest for a renewed relationship, prompting them to seek strength in God. As they confront their doubts and regrets, they must decide if they can embrace a second chance at love amidst the challenges they face.

In Arborville, turmoil disrupts the tranquility as Alexa and Anna-Grace become embroiled in conflict and hidden truths. Faced with challenges that threaten their peace, the two friends must navigate their faith and seek the God of all grace, even as confusion surrounds them. Their journey explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the quest for clarity in difficult times.

"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

Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue, this romance follows two young individuals whose lives intertwine through the exciting discovery of fossilized bones. As they navigate their budding relationship, their love story resonates across time, highlighting themes of passion and connection. The narrative promises a blend of adventure and heartfelt emotion, crafted by the bestselling author known for weaving compelling tales.

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.

"A Mennonite widower struggling to raise his mischievous boys becomes the unwilling target of the well-intentioned women's benevolent society in this heartwarming romance inspired by historical events--from the bestselling author of Freedom's Song"-- Provided by publisher

Secrets play a crucial role in uncovering deeper truths within the narrative. As characters navigate complex relationships and hidden pasts, their choices reveal how some truths can only emerge when certain secrets are preserved. The interplay of deception and revelation drives the storyline, exploring themes of trust, loyalty, and the consequences of honesty.

In book three of Kim Vogel Sawyer’s Katy Lambright Series, Katy’s life outside her Old Order Mennonite sect becomes more difficult when she is elected to the homecoming court. When she discovers Bryce, her crush, could be her chaperone, Katy has a big decision: follow her heart and attend the dance or follow her faith and the beliefs of her sect.

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 young woman sings of God’s love—even if she doesn’t believe He can forgive her—in this heartwarming novel inspired by historical events, from the bestselling author of A Tapestry of Grace. “An unforgettable story of God’s grace and redemption.”—Kathleen Y’Barbo, author of The Black Midnight Driven by survival to a life at a house of ill repute, Birdie Clarkson now longs only for escape. So when Reverend Isaiah Overly and his son, Ephraim, appear and offer a better life, she jumps at the chance. Ignoring the furious raging of the madam, Birdie climbs into the back of the preacher’s wagon. The men take her to Hope Hill, the haven the reverend and his wife, Ophelia, founded so women like Birdie can be taught skills to help them rise above their pasts. Soon a resistant Birdie finds herself singing in the choir Ephraim leads at revival meetings, even though she’s certain she’s the last person who should be representing God. Reverend Overly teaches that no one is irredeemable, but even as Ephraim is falling in love with her, Birdie remains convinced that she’s past saving. After all she’s been through, can she ever believe that God’s redemption wipes every soul clean? And can Ephraim convince her that God loves her more than she can grasp—and that he does, too?

Set against a backdrop of spiritual transformation, the narrative explores the lives of three distinct characters: a woman destined for servitude, a child grappling with darkness, and a man who feels isolated. Their journeys intertwine as they confront personal struggles and seek to embrace a divine plan that challenges their existing beliefs and roles. Themes of redemption, faith, and connection are woven throughout, inviting readers to witness the profound changes that can occur when one opens their heart to new possibilities.

When Katy Lambright is given the opportunity to attend a secular high school outside her Mennonite community, she is ecstatic. But as Katy begins to adjust to life outside and begins to make decisions for herself, her relationships with her family and lifelong friends become strained. Can Katy balance her new world with the Old Order?

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?

Jeremiah Hatcher witnessed war's atrocities while serving as a missionary in Poland. No one knew of his secret missions to hide Jewish children on Red Cross ships, sending them to homes in New York. The childhood bout of polio that made Jeremiah a cripple and weakened his heart forced him to leave Poland earlier than he wanted, and now he's being sent to a small church in the hills of Arkansas to fill in for the minister while the man recovers from an operation.

Nations of the world are at war, but Callie and Holden's battles are within their own souls.

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.