Spirit of the Amish Series by Beth Shriver

Torn between the affections of two men, will Emma's time away from home help her choose? Although promised to the widowed neighbor Zeb, Emma is considering leaving her Amish community to watch over her younger brother Mark when he leaves for Philadelphia to explore the outside world during his Rumspringa.   There, she reconnects with her former beau Caleb, who protects the Amish teens, introducing them to his life evangelizing and helping the homeless... moreTorn between the affections of two men, will Emma's time away from home help her choose? Although promised to the widowed neighbor Zeb, Emma is considering leaving her Amish community to watch over her younger brother Mark when he leaves for Philadelphia to explore the outside world during his Rumspringa.   There, she reconnects with her former beau Caleb, who protects the Amish teens, introducing them to his life evangelizing and helping the homeless. Unbeknownst to Emma, Caleb is glad for the opportunity to spend time with her and hopes to win her back.   Struck by the power of evangelism and outreach, Emma begins to feel a draw to Caleb's way of life. When she doesn’t return home when she promised, Zeb goes to the city to find her, forcing Emma to choose in which of their two worlds she really belongs. SERIES DESCRIPTION: Three young Amish women face overwhelming obstacles and must struggle to find out who they are and what they believe. Although each is dealing with her own unique situation, they all must discover how to follow their dreams and stay true to themselves, whether their journeys take them away from--or back to--their Amish communities. less

Will setback and loss help Lucy learn the true meaning of Christian fellowship...and love? When a fire takes Lucy’s livelihood and the life of her overbearing husband, she is on her own with a baby on the way.  Overwhelmed with all the responsibilities of the farm, she goes to stay with her grandmother.  There, she feels safe and gets to know Manny, a handsome widower who checks in on the ladies... moreWill setback and loss help Lucy learn the true meaning of Christian fellowship...and love? When a fire takes Lucy’s livelihood and the life of her overbearing husband, she is on her own with a baby on the way.  Overwhelmed with all the responsibilities of the farm, she goes to stay with her grandmother.  There, she feels safe and gets to know Manny, a handsome widower who checks in on the ladies.   Lucy’s shy and gentle ways are appealing to Manny, but accepting love and affection comes hard for her.  Will spending time with her grandmother’s wise friends teach her the true meaning of Christian fellowship and love? less