Gracedale Chronicles Series by Miriam King

Can you find Healing in the Unlikeliest of Hearts? When Eliana Brenneman arrives in Gracedale as the new schoolteacher, she's prepared for the challenges of instructing children in a one-room schoolhouse. What she doesn't expect is the immediate opposition from Jeremiah Kauffman, chairman of the school board and guardian of the community's traditional ways.Widowed and hardened by grief, Jeremiah sees Eliana's progressive teaching methods as a threat to everything he holds dear... moreCan you find Healing in the Unlikeliest of Hearts? When Eliana Brenneman arrives in Gracedale as the new schoolteacher, she's prepared for the challenges of instructing children in a one-room schoolhouse. What she doesn't expect is the immediate opposition from Jeremiah Kauffman, chairman of the school board and guardian of the community's traditional ways.Widowed and hardened by grief, Jeremiah sees Eliana's progressive teaching methods as a threat to everything he holds dear. As their clash of ideals intensifies, an unexpected crisis forces them to work together. Now, these two stubborn souls must find common ground or risk losing everything that matters.Amid the gentle rhythms of Amish life, unexpected feelings begin to blossom. But can Eliana open her heart to a future in Gracedale when her family expects her return to Lancaster County? And can Jeremiah learn to embrace change and love again after losing everything he once cherished? less

A friendship tested, a love unspoken, and a storm that changes everything. Everything changes lifelong friends Abigail Troyer and Caleb Hershberger find their comfortable routine disrupted by the arrival of Caleb's charismatic cousin Matthew from Ohio. Matthew's worldly experiences and immediate interest in Abigail force both friends to question what they truly want from life and from each other... moreA friendship tested, a love unspoken, and a storm that changes everything. Everything changes lifelong friends Abigail Troyer and Caleb Hershberger find their comfortable routine disrupted by the arrival of Caleb's charismatic cousin Matthew from Ohio. Matthew's worldly experiences and immediate interest in Abigail force both friends to question what they truly want from life and from each other.As Abigail finds herself drawn to Matthew's exciting stories and bold compliments, Caleb retreats, unable to express the feelings he's harbored for years. With their friendship strained to breaking point, neither realizes what they stand to lose until a devastating flood threatens to wash away not just their community, but any chance at the future they might have shared.In the aftermath of natural disaster, secrets long held in silence finally find voice. But with Matthew's intentions growing serious and Caleb still hesitant to speak his heart, Abigail must search her own soul to discover where true happiness lies. less

When love asks you to choose, can faith lead the way? Ruth Hostetler is the bishop’s sister. She is steady, respected, and certain of her place in the Amish world. When Daniel Fischer, a newcomer from Chicago with a complicated past, enters their quiet community, Ruth is tasked with helping him learn their ways. But she soon discovers Daniel’s journey isn’t just about faith, it’s about redemption, loss, and the search for a home that feels real.Daniel is not what he seems... moreWhen love asks you to choose, can faith lead the way? Ruth Hostetler is the bishop’s sister. She is steady, respected, and certain of her place in the Amish world. When Daniel Fischer, a newcomer from Chicago with a complicated past, enters their quiet community, Ruth is tasked with helping him learn their ways. But she soon discovers Daniel’s journey isn’t just about faith, it’s about redemption, loss, and the search for a home that feels real.Daniel is not what he seems. Behind the plain clothes and careful manners lies a man scarred by betrayal and haunted by secrets. As he opens his heart to Gracedale, and to Ruth, whispers begin to stir. Can a man with a past like his ever truly be accepted?As Ruth’s feelings deepen, she must confront the boundaries between duty and desire, tradition and trust. When Daniel’s truth finally comes to light, it shakes everything and it forces Ruth to choose between the safety of the life she knows and the risky grace of love. less

Forgiveness takes faith. Love takes courage. Ten years ago, Hannah Beiler turned her back on her Amish roots and left Gracedale without looking back. Now, humbled by life in the English world and drawn home by her mother’s illness, Hannah returns to the town she once fled, only to find it colder than she remembered.The man she once loved, Noah Lambright, is no longer the boy who promised her forever... moreForgiveness takes faith. Love takes courage. Ten years ago, Hannah Beiler turned her back on her Amish roots and left Gracedale without looking back. Now, humbled by life in the English world and drawn home by her mother’s illness, Hannah returns to the town she once fled, only to find it colder than she remembered.The man she once loved, Noah Lambright, is no longer the boy who promised her forever. He’s a respected carpenter, a quiet leader… and the one person who still carries the scar of her betrayal. Working side by side to rebuild a fire-damaged schoolhouse, old wounds reopen, but so does a spark neither time nor distance could snuff out.With rumors swirling and trust worn thin, Hannah must prove that she didn’t come back to reclaim what she lost, but to build something new. And Noah must decide whether the love he buried can be resurrected, or if forgiveness comes too late. less

Love finds a way… even through the silence of sorrow, with a love that could heal, if they dare let it. Ezra Petersheim arrives in Gracedale with three children and a heart closed to love. Since losing his wife, he’s lived by a never open himself to that kind of pain again. But when his youngest daughter falls ill, Ezra has no choice but to seek help from Leah Schwartz—the quiet midwife known for her healing hands and solitary ways... moreLove finds a way… even through the silence of sorrow, with a love that could heal, if they dare let it. Ezra Petersheim arrives in Gracedale with three children and a heart closed to love. Since losing his wife, he’s lived by a never open himself to that kind of pain again. But when his youngest daughter falls ill, Ezra has no choice but to seek help from Leah Schwartz—the quiet midwife known for her healing hands and solitary ways.Leah has spent her life tending to others with grace and strength, but never once has anyone chosen her in return. When Ezra begins to let down his guard, Leah dares to hope that, for once, love might find her too. But just as something tender begins to grow between them, Ezra retreats—haunted by grief, and pressured by whispers around town.Then a charming newcomer arrives, drawing attention—and perhaps Ezra’s affections—with ease. Leah steps back, ready to disappear into the background once more. But Ezra’s children, especially his eldest son Daniel, refuse to let her go. As Daniel wrestles with his own anger and longing for stability, the family must face a hold on to the past, or fight for the woman who just might be their future. less