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    A Family for Gracie
    A Love for Leah
    Ebook series2 titles

    Amish of Pontotoc Series

    By Amy Lillard

    4.5/5

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    Currently unavailable

    About this series

    For the Amish of Pontotoc, Mississippi, all roads lead to faith, family, and tradition, even when the path is unconventional—especially at Christmas . . .
     
    Tillie Gingerich is so in love with Melvin Yoder that she agrees to leave her conservative Amish home to live with him in the English world. But when the struggle to make ends meet leads to conflict, and reveals troubling weaknesses in their relationship, Tillie returns to Pontotoc—pregnant and unmarried. Her loving family accepts her, but to convince the rest of the community, they must turn to the bishop. Distraught, Tillie runs away on Christmas Eve—only to get as far as an isolated house on the edge of town.
     
    Levi Yoder, Melvin’s upright distant cousin, is grieving the loss of his wife and wants to be alone. He is hardly pleased to open his door and find a pregnant woman––a painful reminder of all he’s lost. But with an ice storm approaching, he can’t turn Tillie away. Yet as morning nears, the miracle of Christmas brings unexpected challenges, opportunities—and promises for
    the future . . .
     
    Praise for Amy Lillard and her Wells Landing novels
     
    “An inspirational story of romance, faith, and trust . . . will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis.”
    —Library Journal on Caroline’s Secret
     
    “Fans of inspirational romance will appreciate Lillard’s vivid characters and positive message.” –Publishers Weekly
     
     
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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZebra Books
    Release dateSep 26, 2008
    A Family for Gracie
    A Love for Leah

    Titles in the series (2)

    • 2

      A Love for Leah
      A Love for Leah

      A Love for Leah

      Amy Lillard
      5/5 - 6 ratings
      5/5 - 6 ratings

      “A thought-provoking story of faith, family, and love” from the author of A Home for Hannah and the Wells Landing novels (MontanaMade).   For the Amish of Pontotoc, Mississippi, faith can open minds—and hearts—to create surprising bonds for a lifetime . . .   Independent-minded Leah Gingerich has always been outspoken. And even though she is now a progressive Mennonite, she’s rediscovering the joys of family traditions back in her Amish hometown. Yet she can’t help but clash with her handsome new Amish neighbor, Jamie Stoltzfus. He’s too hard-headed and old-line to see that his traumatized young nephew, Peter, needs faith and help—or that a woman who stands up to him may be what he needs to heal . . .   After a devastating tragedy, Jamie moved to Pontotoc with his nephew for a fresh start. Holding fast to his beliefs is the only way he feels he can aid Peter—and himself. But somehow, Leah’s freethinking ways and feisty challenges are sparking a happiness he’s never felt before. Soon, Jamie can’t imagine his life without her. But are their differences ultimately too great to overcome—or can love bridge their way to a future together?   Praise for Amy Lillard and her Wells Landing novels “[A] sweetly inspirational contemporary love story . . . Rich with the trappings of Amish culture and tradition, the novel informs as well as entertains.” —Publishers Weekly   “An inspirational story of romance, faith, and trust . . . will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis.” —Library Journal   “Amy Lillard writes her Amish stories with the respect they are due.” —RT Book Reviews

      “A thought-provoking story of faith, family, and love” from the author of A Home for Hannah and the Wells Landing novels (MontanaMade).   For the Amish of Pontotoc, Mississippi, faith can open minds—and hearts—to create surprising bonds for a lifetime . . .   Independent-minded Leah Gingerich has always been outspoken. And even though she is now a progressive Mennonite, she’s rediscovering the joys of family traditions back in her Amish hometown. Yet she can’t help but clash with her handsome new Amish neighbor, Jamie Stoltzfus. He’s too hard-headed and old-line to see that his traumatized young nephew, Peter, needs faith and help—or that a woman who stands up to him may be what he needs to heal . . .   After a devastating tragedy, Jamie moved to Pontotoc with his nephew for a fresh start. Holding fast to his beliefs is the only way he feels he can aid Peter—and himself. But somehow, Leah’s freethinking ways and feisty challenges are sparking a happiness he’s never felt before. Soon, Jamie can’t imagine his life without her. But are their differences ultimately too great to overcome—or can love bridge their way to a future together?   Praise for Amy Lillard and her Wells Landing novels “[A] sweetly inspirational contemporary love story . . . Rich with the trappings of Amish culture and tradition, the novel informs as well as entertains.” —Publishers Weekly   “An inspirational story of romance, faith, and trust . . . will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis.” —Library Journal   “Amy Lillard writes her Amish stories with the respect they are due.” —RT Book Reviews

    • 3

      A Family for Gracie
      A Family for Gracie

      A Family for Gracie

      Amy Lillard
      5/5 - 8 ratings
      5/5 - 8 ratings

      For the Amish of Pontotoc, Mississippi, faith and family are everything—even when they pose the greatest challenge . . .   Gracie Glick is known for being the helpful one, always available for a relative in need. But now that she’s longing for a home and family of her own, it’s time to help herself. With few eligible men in Pontotoc, Gracie’s choices, and her time, are limited. So she takes a bold leap of faith: she proposes to Matthew Byler, a handsome, recently widowed, father of five. It’s not until after they’re married that Gracie learns Matthew doesn’t want more children . . .   With his grief still fresh, and his children needing care while he tends to his farm, Gracie is the answer to Matthew’s prayers. But a marriage in name only suits him fine. And when he finally tells Gracie the dismaying reason why, they must decide whether to continue together—or apart. It’s a choice that will force them both to look deeper into their hearts than ever before . . .   Praise for Amy Lillard and her Wells Landing novels   “An inspirational story of romance, faith, and trust . . . will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis.” —Library Journal on Caroline’s Secret   “Fans of inspirational romance will appreciate Lillard’s vivid characters and positive message.” —Publishers Weekly

      For the Amish of Pontotoc, Mississippi, faith and family are everything—even when they pose the greatest challenge . . .   Gracie Glick is known for being the helpful one, always available for a relative in need. But now that she’s longing for a home and family of her own, it’s time to help herself. With few eligible men in Pontotoc, Gracie’s choices, and her time, are limited. So she takes a bold leap of faith: she proposes to Matthew Byler, a handsome, recently widowed, father of five. It’s not until after they’re married that Gracie learns Matthew doesn’t want more children . . .   With his grief still fresh, and his children needing care while he tends to his farm, Gracie is the answer to Matthew’s prayers. But a marriage in name only suits him fine. And when he finally tells Gracie the dismaying reason why, they must decide whether to continue together—or apart. It’s a choice that will force them both to look deeper into their hearts than ever before . . .   Praise for Amy Lillard and her Wells Landing novels   “An inspirational story of romance, faith, and trust . . . will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis.” —Library Journal on Caroline’s Secret   “Fans of inspirational romance will appreciate Lillard’s vivid characters and positive message.” —Publishers Weekly

    Author

    Amy Lillard

    Born and bred in Mississippi, Amy Lillard now lives in Oklahoma with her deputy husband and two spoiled cats. When she's not creating happy endings, she's an avid football fan, an adoring mother to an almost adult son, and loves binge-watching television shows. Amy is an award-winning author with more than sixty novels and novellas in print. You can find her on social media, and you can email her at amylillard@hotmail.com or check out her website amywritesromance.com.

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    • 3/5
      Quite a good story even though it’s difficult to understand the story line of any person looking at someone else only 3 months after losing a spouse. Also please call offspring children and NOT kids - kids are young goats. You do it all the time and I find it very disturbing and unethical.