The Quilting Bee - An Amish Novella on Morality

Priscilla Smucker finds herself receiving unwanted attention in the community over an upcoming charity event at the local Mennonite church. When jealousy turns to bullying, how will she ever begin to handle it?

This Amish novella is a perfect read for young adults and adult readers who love Amish or Christian fiction.

Sylvia Lapp never would have suspected that when the stranger asked her for directions that her entire life would change. But when he shows up at the market and rescues her from dealing with the Englischer tourists, the wheels are in motion for more than just directions. In balancing her Amish roots with his English past, Sylvia learns more than she bargained for about the sins of worldliness.

Daniel Lapp doesn't know what to make of the distant cousin from Ohio who is sent to live on his father's farm. But he does know that he isn't looking to settle down with anyone. He'd rather be left alone to work in the dairy barn and fields alongside his father. Yet, when Daniel begins to learn more about Rachel, he begins to see her in a different light and realizes that there is more to the quiet, stern cousin than meets the eye.

Shana Slater doesn't realize that her life is about to change when she pulls into the Lapp farm in Leola, Pennsylvania, to inquire about renting a small apartment over a mule shed. Yet, the price is right and the rolling fields of corn present a peaceful place for her to retreat when she is not working in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her curiosity about the Amish way of life is piqued when she befriends Emanuel Lapp, the son of her landlord. As she learns about the Amish through his eyes, she quickly realizes that the Amish way of life is more than just religion and a plain way of living. She also discovers that the more she learns, the more she is unexpectedly falling for much more than their plain and simple lifestyle. When two worlds collide, which will survive and at what cost? Based in part on the author's experience living on an Amish farm, Fields of Corn presents a sweet and authentic love story.

  It's a warm summer evening when Jonas King, the bishop within his church district, finds himself faced with an enormous test of faith. For several months, he is left pondering his losses and how it fits into God's plan. How could God desert him when he has been such a pious follower of His Word?  The community tries to help him through his trials but Jonas is resistant. It takes an amazing Christmas miracle to open his eyes to the every day nature of God's gifts to the world. Can his faith be saved in time?         

 In Volume 1, Miriam's Letter, Miriam Fisher decides to start a circle letter among her children that no longer live at home. While writing the letter, someone vandalizes Steve's farm, frightening the children as well as the adults. Yet, this one action starts a chain reaction of events that could alter the lives of several members of the family. Meet Miriam's bachelor son, Steve, daughter, Mary Ruth, and grand-daughter, Katie as the letters weave together a tale that can only be viewed through the eyes of the reader.

  In Amish Circle Letters, follow the journey of a series of letters that pass through the Fischer family. As Amish do not use computers or cell phones to communicate, Amish women will often write circle letters, letters that they send to a list of addresses of people that they would like to include in the correspondence. Since they do not have access to photocopiers, the first person on the list will receive the letter, read it, and respond. That person sends both the first letter and their response to the second name on the list. This continues until the entire package of letters goes full-circle, returning to the original sender.

In Volume 2 , Rachel's Letter, Rachel has just sent her letter over to sister Leah's when her older son returns home with devastating news. A farming accident has left a neighbor, Menno Yoder, widowed and his four small children motherless. Despite the shock of the tragedy, the community quickly comes together to support the family and mourn their loss. At the funeral, Steve recognizes Mimi Hostetler, the young Amish woman from the hardware store and learns that she has never married. Meanwhile, Mary Ruth notices that the one of the Yoder children, Mervin, is being overlooked and Rachel pushes her and Katie to tend to his needs.       
 

Book 1 of 3 in the Series.

Amanda Beiler is a young Amish woman traveling back to Pennsylvania from a visit in Ohio. Alejandro Diaz is a famous Cuban singer living the life in the limelight of international media. Their worlds collide on the streets of Manhattan, an accident that brings them together and, despite their efforts, will not let them be apart. What happens when that bridge is crossed between two very conflicting worlds and two extremely different cultures?

  In Amish Circle Letters, follow the journey of a series of letters that pass through the Fisher family. As Amish do not use computers or cell phones to communicate, Amish women will often write circle letters, letters that they send to a list of addresses of people that they would like to include in the correspondence. Since they do not have access to photocopiers, the first person on the list will receive the letter, read it, and respond. That person sends both the first letter and their response to the second name on the list. This continues until the entire package of letters goes full-circle, returning to the original sender.

In Volume 4 of the 10 part series, Anna's Letter, Anna is becoming suspicious of Steve's behavior around the farm and his mysterious "disappearances" that cause him to miss chores. Little Katie is excited to learn that her father has relented on her one secret wish. Mary Ruth is adapting as the caregiver for the grieving Menno Yoder. Finally, Steve and Mimi find themselves in a special, happy place that could lead to a lot of changes in the future. Continue the journey of the Amish Circle Letters through the eyes of Anna. . 

The Preiss family emigrated from Europe in 1705, settling in Pennsylvania as the area's first wave of Mennonite families. Sarah Price has always respected and honored her ancestors through exploration and research about her family history and their religion. At nineteen, she befriended an Amish family and lived on their farm throughout the years.

Twenty-five years later, she now splits her time between her husband and children in the NYC Metro area and a home that she shares with an Amish woman in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania where she retreats to reflect and write. As a masterful storyteller, Sarah Price prides herself on presenting an authentic Amish experience for her readers. Many of her stories are based on actual people she has met and her own experiences living among the Amish over the years.

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