An intimate portrait of the diverse music-making at the center of Amish faith and life.Singing occurs in nearly every setting of Amish life. It is a sanctioned pleasure that frames all Amish rituals and one that enlivens and sanctifies both routine and special events, from household chores, road trips by buggy, and family prayer to baptisms, youth group gatherings, weddings, and “single girl” sings. But because Amish worship is performed in private homes instead of...

Strong and resilient, Amish and beautiful, 17 year-old Ava Troyer is released from the hospital after the bad accident that took her father. She makes the quiet ride home in the old family buggy, sandwiched between her huge brothers, Isaac and John. She is greeted at the old homestead by her stern and cold Aunt Rachael, the only “mother” she has known. Things slowly begin to return to normal as Ava continues to wonder and daydream about the handsome stranger who rescued her then disappeare...

Written in the tradition of Tony Hillerman, in Clouds without Rain, P. L. Gaus once again provides compelling intrigue and insight into Amish culture and tradition alongside contemporary American life.In the wake of a fatal accident involving an Amish buggy and an eighteen-wheeler, Professor Michael Branden, working with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Department, becomes suspicious about the true nature of the crash. His suspicions only grow when the trustee of the dead man’s...

When a mob descends upon the farm of Rose Lantz only a handful of men are there to try and protect her and her family - the sheriff, his five deputies, and Ethan Daniels. Confronted with such danger and the threat to her life, Rose nevertheless finds herself more caught up in her feelings for Ethan as he stands defiantly against the rage and hatred of a hundred men. He is risking his life for her - not because he has to or because he is a soldier or deputy but because he loves her. Does s...

START READING THE BESTSELLING OUT OF DARKNESS SERIAL TODAY!Must Read for Lovers of Amish Romance Novels: When a mysterious woman stumbles, bloody and beaten, onto widower Abram Yoder's Lancaster farm, will he find the faith to love again?Sofia Angelis is a woman without a past. All she knows is that she's being hunted. When she stumbles, bloody and beaten, onto Abram Yoder's Lancaster County farm, she is not only given a chance at safety, but also the possibility of love. W...

AN AMISH WIDOW. A SECOND CHANCE. CAN LOVE RISE FROM THE ASHES?After Katie Fisher's husband and young son are killed in a fire, the young Amish widow returns to her parents' home broken-hearted with her faith in shambles. Katie can never imagine marrying again. But when 31-year-old Amish widower, Joseph Lapp, comes to Katie's district church service looking to hire an honest woman to help him take care of his three rambunctious children, Katie accepts the position. ...

When a tragic loss strikes at the heart of seventeen-year-old Katie Lapp's home, will she find the strength to save her family? Or will depression, rage and loss of faith lead Katie's mamm to make a final, horrifying mistake?After seventeen-year-old Katie Lapp's family home is swept away in a flash flood, she believes the worst is over. Katie and Zach, the man she loves, are planning their marriage, and while it's been difficult for her daed, Daniel, to believe in Zach's commitment...

START READING THE BESTSELLING OUT OF DARKNESS SERIAL TODAY!Must Read for Lovers of Amish Romance Novels: When a mysterious woman stumbles, bloody and beaten, onto widower Abram Yoder's Lancaster farm, will he find the faith to love again?Sofia Angelis is a woman without a past. All she knows is that she's being hunted. When she stumbles, bloody and beaten, onto Abram Yoder's Lancaster County farm, she is not only given a chance at safety, but also the possibility of love. W...

A journey begins with a single step. Set in beautiful Lancaster County, Friends Among the Amish takes us on a journey that explores many issues in society today. Meet Rose, Susan, Katie and Grace as they enjoy their weekly walks. Delve into moral dilemmas, health issues, cultural differences, and matters of the heart as the women support each other as they make life changing decisions. Although they come from different backgrounds, they all have one thing in common, a fondness for the Ami...

When Ava Mathias’ husband Zeke has his good friend, Samuel, drive him to Ohio for a new breeding puppy, the two young men find trouble. As a result they come home with more than just a puppy, which upsets Ava.Aunt Rachael throws a temper tantrum, or two. Isaac, Ava’s eldest brother, puts his foot down. Then Abe, Ava’s wayward brother, makes several different decisions, which surprises everyone, including Abe himself.

 Everyone in town knows that flashy Jasmine has arrived and is looking for Zeke. In the meantime, Ava has disappeared, without a word.   Zeke and his good friend, Sam, almost come to blows while John is drawn into a stunning argument with a beautiful but petulant young Amish woman.   Abe has an epiphany, and desperately tries to make things right. Clara receives a special letter from Seattle.    

An investigation of the fictional representations of the city in contemporary British and American television drama, assessing their political, sociological and cultural implications. The book draws on the following five key case studies for specific and detailed analysis:* Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City* Homicide & Life on the Street* Queer as Folk* The Cops* Holding OnEach is discussed in terms of structure, content, characterisation and ...