She had wanted a simpler life in Amish country… The caring community in her new Missouri small town was a healing salve for Nadia Markovic's wounded spirit…until someone broke into her apartment above her Amish quilt shop and robbed her while she was sleeping. The thief made off with all the funds they'd just raised through the sale of her neighbours' handmade quilts. And police chief Ben Slater can't rule her out as the prime suspect. Only her Amish friends are willing to give her the benefit of the doubt. People are angry enough to even target her with violence… But while Ben might not trust her, he's committed to protecting her, confusing her feelings for this man who's pulling her apart!

He’s learned from his mistakes… But can he protect her from his past? Miriam Schrock has one rule in her quest for a respectable Amish life—stay away from troublemakers like Aaron Raber. That is, until their employers play matchmaker and Miriam sees a different side to the former rebel. Aaron promises his time with an Englischer gang is behind him. But when his past returns, will protecting Miriam from their threats mean losing her for good? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Hiding with the Amish Another thrilling book in the Amish Protectors series Englischer Sarah Miller escapes her captor by hiding in the buggy of an Amish carpenter. Joachim Burkholder is her only hope—and donning Plain clothing is the only way to keep safe and find her missing sister. But for Joachim, who’s just returning to the Amish, the forbidden Englischer is trouble. Trapping her kidnapper risks his life, but losing Sarah risks his heart.

In River Haven, a mysterious visitor brings two lonely hearts together… Joanna Kohler treasures the independence her Amish quilt shop provides. She rarely leans on others, yet finding an injured woman on her property makes her grateful for the store owner next door, Noah Troyer. Calm and unflappable, Noah offers support. He also points out the strong resemblance between Joanna and the unconscious stranger… Noah may admire Joanna, but the bishop’s daughter is out of reach. Though he’s made a good life, Noah still feels shadowed by the shame his father brought on the community. But it’s his duty to aid his lovely neighbor, especially when danger draws close. As he and Joanna unearth answers about her past, Noah will have to confront his own if he’s to have a chance at building a future with the woman he’ll love forever.

AMISH COUNTRY REFUGE When an unknown assailant attacks Sarah Gardner shortly after she moves to Apple Creek, she doesn't know which of her fears has come true. Is someone trying to tell her that meddling strangers aren't welcome in this tight-knit Amish community, or has her abusive ex-boyfriend found her? The social worker doesn't want to run again, not when she's finally putting down roots. But she may not have a choice, unless deputy sheriff Nick Jennings can protect her. The former army ranger knows that Sarah has secrets…and women with secrets only bring heartache. But serving the community is Nick's job, and he can't turn away a woman in peril—especially when he can't imagine a future without her.

Two Amish stories of faith and love Johanna’s Bridegroom by Emma Miller Johanna Yoder stuns Roland Byler when she asks him to be her husband—in a marriage of convenience. With both of them widowed single parents, why shouldn’t their families become one? But Roland has never forgotten his long-ago love for her and he’s determined to woo the stubborn Johanna and convince her to accept his offer of happily-ever-after. Plain Protector by Alison Stone Social worker Sarah Gardner doesn’t want to run again, but when an unknown assailant attacks her shortly after moving to Apple Creek, she may not have a choice. Unless deputy sheriff Nick Jennings can protect her. Nick knows Sarah holds secrets that threaten both their lives, but he can’t turn away a woman in peril...especially one he can’t imagine a future without.

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