Amish Buggy Horse Series by Ruth Hartzler

An Amish buggy horse by the name of "Blessing" is passed from one person to another, changing their lives in the process. For years, Nettie looked after her aged mother Elma, a demanding woman who did not want any involvement with the community. Now that her mother has died, Nettie is alone. She is regarded with suspicion by the local townspeople, and has had no visitors from her community for some years... moreAn Amish buggy horse by the name of "Blessing" is passed from one person to another, changing their lives in the process. For years, Nettie looked after her aged mother Elma, a demanding woman who did not want any involvement with the community. Now that her mother has died, Nettie is alone. She is regarded with suspicion by the local townspeople, and has had no visitors from her community for some years. Nettie's buggy horse has gone lame and has had to be retired, but Nettie cannot afford a new horse. Just as Nettie is despairing about not having any means of transport, a lost horse appears in her driveway, bringing with him far-reaching consequences. Daniel Glick is drawn to the lonely figure of Nettie, but Nettie wants to be left alone. However, when Jebediah Sprinkler tries to force Nettie to hand over her house, Daniel springs to the rescue. As Nettie's struggles mount, she has to decide whether to take the law into her own hands. And what will Daniel do when he discovers the secret that Nettie is hiding from him? In this happy, feel-good, Amish romance series: 2. Hope 3. Charity 4. Patience 5. Kindness less

Melissa Glick is happy in her job filing paperwork for the Marriage Minded dating agency. When her boss's son is injured, Melissa must step into her shoes and interview clients. All goes smoothly until she meets the agency's most difficult client, the former Amish man Victor Byler, who is unhappy with all the arranged dates. Her boss insists that Melissa go to dinner with Victor Byler to find out the source of his issues... moreMelissa Glick is happy in her job filing paperwork for the Marriage Minded dating agency. When her boss's son is injured, Melissa must step into her shoes and interview clients. All goes smoothly until she meets the agency's most difficult client, the former Amish man Victor Byler, who is unhappy with all the arranged dates. Her boss insists that Melissa go to dinner with Victor Byler to find out the source of his issues. What is holding back Victor Byler from finding true love? Can Melissa stop herself falling in love with this man who does not know what he wants, and worse still, is no longer Amish? less

In the Amish Buggy Horse series, a buggy horse by the name of "Blessing" is passed from one person to another, changing their lives in the process. Charity, Book THREE of the #1 Best-selling The Amish Buggy Horse series. Isabel, while working at the Old Candle Store, is the witness to a crime. The handsome detective heading the case left the Amish years ago due to the community's forgiving attitude to a serious crime committed on his brother... moreIn the Amish Buggy Horse series, a buggy horse by the name of "Blessing" is passed from one person to another, changing their lives in the process. Charity, Book THREE of the #1 Best-selling The Amish Buggy Horse series. Isabel, while working at the Old Candle Store, is the witness to a crime. The handsome detective heading the case left the Amish years ago due to the community's forgiving attitude to a serious crime committed on his brother. Despite the sparks that fly between them, can the two ever be together, when they have opposing views on forgiveness, violence, and punishment? In this #1 Best-selling series, The Amish Buggy Horse: 1. Faith 2. Hope 3. Charity 4. Patience 5. Kindness 6. Purpose About the Author. Ruth Hartzler's father was from generations of what people refer to as "Closed Open" or "Gospel Hall" Brethren. Ruth's mother, a Southern Baptist, had years of struggle adapting to the cultural differences, and always cut her hair, which was a continual concern to Ruth's father's family. Ruth was raised strictly Brethren and from birth attended three meetings every Sunday at the Gospel Hall, the Wednesday night meeting, and the yearly "Conference," until she left the Brethren at the age of twenty one. Ruth still has close friends in the Brethren, as well as the Amish, both groups descending from Anabaptists. Ruth's family had electricity, but not television, radio, or magazines, and they had plain cars. Make up, bright or fashionable clothes, and hair cutting were not permitted for women. Women had to wear hats in meetings (what others would call church meetings) but not elsewhere. The word "church" was never used and there were no bishops or ministers. All baptized men were able to speak (preach, or give out a hymn) spontaneously at meetings. Musical instruments were forbidden, with the exception of the traditional pump organ which was allowed only if played in the home for hymn music. Even so, singing of hymns in accompaniment was forbidden. Ruth Hartzler is a widow with one adult child and two grandchildren. She lives alone with her Yorkshire Terrier and two cats. She is a retired middle school teacher and enjoys quilting, reading, and writing. less

Patience is Book 4 in the #1 Best-selling The Amish Buggy Horse series, a series of happy, feel-good Amish romances. An Amish buggy horse by the name of "Blessing" is passed from one person to another, changing their lives in the process. Patience Beiler left her community years ago due to a broken heart. Now, circumstances have forced her to return to the community and she finds herself unable to avoid Simon Warner, now a widower with two little girls, the man who caused her so much pain... morePatience is Book 4 in the #1 Best-selling The Amish Buggy Horse series, a series of happy, feel-good Amish romances. An Amish buggy horse by the name of "Blessing" is passed from one person to another, changing their lives in the process. Patience Beiler left her community years ago due to a broken heart. Now, circumstances have forced her to return to the community and she finds herself unable to avoid Simon Warner, now a widower with two little girls, the man who caused her so much pain. Can she break through the web of lies and deceit that have conspired against her for years, and this time, find true love? This is Book 4 in the #1 Best-selling The Amish Buggy Horse series. In this series: 1. Faith 2. Hope 3. Charity 4. Patience 5. Kindness 6. Purpose About the Author. Ruth Hartzler's father was from generations of what people refer to as "Closed Open" or "Gospel Hall" Brethren. Ruth's mother, a Southern Baptist, had years of struggle adapting to the cultural differences, and always cut her hair, which was a continual concern to Ruth's father's family. Ruth was raised strictly Brethren and from birth attended three meetings every Sunday at the Gospel Hall, the Wednesday night meeting, and the yearly "Conference," until she left the Brethren at the age of twenty one. Ruth still has close friends in the Brethren, as well as the Amish, both groups descending from Anabaptists. Ruth's family had electricity, but not television, radio, or magazines, and they had plain cars. Make up, bright or fashionable clothes, and hair cutting were not permitted for women. Women had to wear hats in meetings (what others would call church meetings) but not elsewhere. The word "church" was never used and there were no bishops or ministers. All baptized men were able to speak (preach, or give out a hymn) spontaneously at meetings. Musical instruments were forbidden, with the exception of the traditional pump organ which was allowed only if played in the home for hymn music. Even so, singing of hymns in accompaniment was forbidden. Ruth Hartzler is a widow with one adult child and two grandchildren. She lives alone with her Yorkshire Terrier and two cats. She is a retired middle school teacher and enjoys quilting, reading, and writing. less

Book 5 in the #1 Bestselling The Amish Buggy Horse Series. An Amish buggy horse by the name of "Blessing" is passed from one person to another, changing their lives in the process. Book 5. Kindness. Lydia is thirty years old, well past the usual Amish age for marrying. She is convinced that no man will want her as she is overweight. In her attempts to remain invisible, Lydia's only outing is the church meeting every other week... moreBook 5 in the #1 Bestselling The Amish Buggy Horse Series. An Amish buggy horse by the name of "Blessing" is passed from one person to another, changing their lives in the process. Book 5. Kindness. Lydia is thirty years old, well past the usual Amish age for marrying. She is convinced that no man will want her as she is overweight. In her attempts to remain invisible, Lydia's only outing is the church meeting every other week. What happens when the handsome Eli Schrock arrives in her community and makes an instant impression on all the girls of marriageable age? Lydia is also drawn to Eli Schrock, despite thinking that a man would never find her suitable. Will Lydia lower her barriers in time to allow Eli to see the true woman that she is, or will Eli's attention be drawn away to the more outgoing, confident girls in the community? In this #1 Best-selling series, The Amish Buggy Horse: 1. Faith 2. Hope 3. Charity 4. Patience 5. Kindness 6. Purpose About the Author. Ruth Hartzler's father was from generations of what people refer to as "Closed Open" or "Gospel Hall" Brethren. Ruth's mother, a Southern Baptist, had years of struggle adapting to the cultural differences, and always cut her hair, which was a continual concern to Ruth's father's family. Ruth was raised strictly Brethren and from birth attended three meetings every Sunday at the Gospel Hall, the Wednesday night meeting, and the yearly "Conference," until she left the Brethren at the age of twenty one. Ruth still has close friends in the Brethren, as well as the Amish, both groups descending from Anabaptists. Ruth's family had electricity, but not television, radio, or magazines, and they had plain cars. Make up, bright or fashionable clothes, and hair cutting were not permitted for women. Women had to wear hats in meetings (what others would call church meetings) but not elsewhere. The word "church" was never used and there were no bishops or ministers. All baptized men were able to speak (preach, or give out a hymn) spontaneously at meetings. Musical instruments were forbidden, with the exception of the traditional pump organ which was allowed only if played in the home for hymn music. Even so, singing of hymns in accompaniment was forbidden. less