Amish Bed & Breakfast Series by Ruth Hartzler

Amish Trust (Amish Bed & Breakfast Series, Book 1) Amish Romance Rachel’s grandmother in Pennsylvania left a large home to Rachel and her mother, Miriam. When the two women move from Ohio to claim the house, planning to turn it into a B&B, they are shocked to see it is in desperate need of repair. To make matters worse, their nearest Amish neighbor, Isaac, is rude to them, yet Rachel is strangely drawn to him... moreAmish Trust (Amish Bed & Breakfast Series, Book 1) Amish Romance Rachel’s grandmother in Pennsylvania left a large home to Rachel and her mother, Miriam. When the two women move from Ohio to claim the house, planning to turn it into a B&B, they are shocked to see it is in desperate need of repair. To make matters worse, their nearest Amish neighbor, Isaac, is rude to them, yet Rachel is strangely drawn to him. Will Isaac be able to overcome his past and love again? How will Rachel and her mother turn a derelict house into a B&B, while keeping at bay treasure hunters, rival B&B owners, and Isaac’s attitude?   In this happy, feel-good, Amish Christian Romance series: Book 1: Amish Trust Book 2: Amish Haven Book 3: Amish Favor – out soon! 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

Amish Haven (Amish Bed &  Breakfast Series, Book 2) Amish Romance Now that Rachel is married to Isaac, Miriam employs the young Amish woman, Martha, to work at Eden. The vandalism escalates, the suspects again being the rival B&B owners. Yet is it vandalism, or looters searching for Captain Kidd’s lost treasure? Martha is drawn to the Amish man, James, but is James betrothed to an Englischer? While Martha searches for love at Eden, she first has to figure out who she can trust... moreAmish Haven (Amish Bed &  Breakfast Series, Book 2) Amish Romance Now that Rachel is married to Isaac, Miriam employs the young Amish woman, Martha, to work at Eden. The vandalism escalates, the suspects again being the rival B&B owners. Yet is it vandalism, or looters searching for Captain Kidd’s lost treasure? Martha is drawn to the Amish man, James, but is James betrothed to an Englischer? While Martha searches for love at Eden, she first has to figure out who she can trust.   In this happy, feel-good, Amish Christian Romance series: Book 1: Amish Trust Book, 2: Amish Haven Book 3: Amish Favor – out soon! 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

Amish Favor (Amish Bed & Breakfast Series, Book 3) Amish Romance With Miriam's daughter, Rachel, now married to Isaac, and her assistant, Martha, now married to James, Miriam needs help at Eden. Debra Bedshill, the owner of the rival B&B, makes Miriam a startling offer, but is Miriam able to trust her? Debra’s daughter, the spoiled Tiffany, arrives to work at Eden... moreAmish Favor (Amish Bed & Breakfast Series, Book 3) Amish Romance With Miriam's daughter, Rachel, now married to Isaac, and her assistant, Martha, now married to James, Miriam needs help at Eden. Debra Bedshill, the owner of the rival B&B, makes Miriam a startling offer, but is Miriam able to trust her? Debra’s daughter, the spoiled Tiffany, arrives to work at Eden. Is this all a trap to ruin the B&B? Will the Amish man, Ethan, be able to win Tiffany’s heart, or will she stay with her world of wealth and privilege to which she is accustomed? less

Amish Romance (Amish Bed & Breakfast, Book 4) Amish Romance Miriam is doing her best to cope with an influx of guests, when the sheriff calls by to warn her that a cat burglar has struck in the area. Could the thief be numbered amongst her guests? Miriam begins seeing her guests in a new light, and more than one of them is acting suspiciously. Miriam finally thinks she has discovered Jonas’s secret. Will Miriam grasp true love, or will it forever be just out of reach?