Love in Andauk Series by Amanda Hamm

Welcome to Andauk. A church in this small Ohio town has been trying to establish a young adult ministry for many years. Finally, one woman thinks she has the perfect idea and the perfect pair of young adults to lead it, Ruth Ziebert and Gabriel Chadwick. Ruth is pretty sure this team is not a good idea. It isn’t Gabriel’s fascination with antiques and antiquated tech that bothers her. What bothers her is the fact that they share a very awkward history... moreWelcome to Andauk. A church in this small Ohio town has been trying to establish a young adult ministry for many years. Finally, one woman thinks she has the perfect idea and the perfect pair of young adults to lead it, Ruth Ziebert and Gabriel Chadwick. Ruth is pretty sure this team is not a good idea. It isn’t Gabriel’s fascination with antiques and antiquated tech that bothers her. What bothers her is the fact that they share a very awkward history. Gabriel wants to work with Ruth whether it’s a bad idea or not. He’s ready to embrace the past and get their old relationship moving in a new direction. less

Everyone knows that Sebastian Jones is dangerous. Reports of the women he’s abused have been circulating for years. But as Ella Sweet gets to know him through her church’s young adult group, she begins to wonder how much of what everyone knows is actually true. Is he a nice guy who’s fallen victim to the rumor mill or is she just another sucker? Sebastian knows what everyone knows. He’s determined to convince Ella that despite what she’s heard, he would never hurt her... moreEveryone knows that Sebastian Jones is dangerous. Reports of the women he’s abused have been circulating for years. But as Ella Sweet gets to know him through her church’s young adult group, she begins to wonder how much of what everyone knows is actually true. Is he a nice guy who’s fallen victim to the rumor mill or is she just another sucker? Sebastian knows what everyone knows. He’s determined to convince Ella that despite what she’s heard, he would never hurt her. Just as he begins to earn her trust, a new rumor surfaces. This one hits Sebastian where he’s most vulnerable. He can’t deny it without sounding defensive. He can’t ignore it without looking like he has something to hide. less