Mary's Home By Jerry Eicher

Mary Yoder's life couldn't get much better. She's engaged to be married, spring is in the air, and love is in her heart as she looks forward to the fall wedding she's always dreamed of.

Six months later on a crisp November morning, Mary awakens in a lovely little valley near the Adirondack Mountains on what was to be her wedding day, heartbroken and alone.

Her sister, Betsy, tries to protect Mary from the romantic overtures of Stephen Overholt, a longtime Amish bachelor. Betsy is considering jumping the fence for the Englisha world and encourages Mary to follow.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Gabert, an elderly Englisha grandmother, launches her own matchmaking effort on behalf of her grandson Willard, who is a missionary to Kenya and nursing his own broken heart. She hopes that Willard and Mary can find comfort in one another despite the fact they come from two different worlds.

As Mary struggles to accept the Lord's will, she must determine whether or not one of her potential suitors can give her the future that was denied her.

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As a boy, Jerry Eicher spent eight years in Honduras where his grandfather helped found an Amish community outreach. As an adult, Jerry taught for two terms in parochial Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He has been involved in church renewal for 14 years and has preached in churches and conducted weekend meetings of in-depth Bible teaching. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia. 

My Thoughts...


MUST READ!
This was by far the best book of the three books in the Peace in the Valley series. This can be read as a stand alone, but I would read the whole series. It's just that good!

I love the story line and the characters were the most loving and the most believable. Aside from the fact that Mary and Willard those of you who know me know that's mine and my husbands name were the two that made this book shine out of all the others. 

What servants hearts they both had. My heart ached for Mary, and I rooted for her all the way until the very end.

This is a five star book that you don't want to miss. It is not your average Amish book, so don't think that you are picking up a copy of an already been told read story. Eicher was once Amish so he tells an Amish story like no other. And the romance is so good in this one.

The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.

Phoebe's Gift By Jerry Eicher

Dreams Never Die When You Believe in Them

Phoebe Lapp's grandmother was anything but ordinary. Before her death, the eccentric elderly woman purchased three Assateague ponies, seemingly for no reason. But after her passing, Phoebe learns of her beloved grandmother's wish to start an Amish pony farm in a lovely little valley near the Adirondack Mountains for hurting Englisha children. That dream now lies with Phoebe if she decides to fulfill it, but a teaching position is available as well. Which path should she choose?

Further complicating her decision, before her passing, Grandma Lapp asked a neighbor, David Fisher, to be involved in running the farm and help Phoebe. David agrees, but his sister Ruth has yet to abandon her rumspringa, and the only reason she hasn't left the church already is because of Grandma Lapp's kindness. Unbeknownst to Phoebe, David has secret hopes of attracting her affection, but Ruth's decision to stay or jump the fence could make things difficult for him.

Phoebe knows she has choices to make—whether or not to honor her grandmother's legacy and what to do about David's growing attentions toward her. But she's not alone. God is with her every step of the way. 

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As a boy, Jerry Eicher spent eight years in Honduras where his grandfather helped found an Amish community outreach. As an adult, Jerry taught for two terms in parochial Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He has been involved in church renewal for 14 years and has preached in churches and conducted weekend meetings of in-depth Bible teaching. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia. 



 

My Thoughts...

 

Book two in the Peace in the Valley series. It can easily be read as a stand alone.

It is a very simple story about the plain people with so much heart. The whole premise Dreams never die when you believe in them is through out the whole book. Phoebe Lapp was not your plain ordinary Amish girl. And her story was one that you will be thinking about and talking about for some time after you read the last page. The story did end leaving you wondering, well maybe I should say left you hanging. I am sure that book three will answer my unanswered questions. And fill in the blanks.

This is a 4 star book and one you should check out.

The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.

 

Silvia's Rose By Jerry Eicher

A Beautiful Rose, Like True Love, Never Fades

Esther Stoltzfus considers herself to be down-to-earth, the way most Amish women do. Her marriage to her deceased husband was one borne out of practicality, and Esther sees no reason why God won't replace what He was taken away.

When Esther moves to a new community with her daughter, Diana, she meets the handsome minister Isaiah Mast, who has experienced his own loss and appears to be a logical fit to complete their family. But everything changes when Esther is introduced to Joseph Zook, her widowed neighbor down the road.

While tending to his treasured roses, Joseph tells stories of his passionate love for his late wife, Silvia—stories that stir a place in Esther's heart she never knew existed. What if she and Isaiah could have the kind of love Joseph and Silvia shared?

In the meantime, Joseph gets his own second chance at love with the eccentric Arlene King, even as he knows he will never find another frau like his beloved Silvia.

Silvia's Rose is a beautiful story filled with redemption, romance, and risking it all for the reward of true love.

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As a boy, Jerry Eicher spent eight years in Honduras where his grandfather helped found an Amish community outreach. As an adult, Jerry taught for two terms in parochial Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He has been involved in church renewal for 14 years and has preached in churches and conducted weekend meetings of in-depth Bible teaching. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

My Thoughts...

 

This was book number one in the  Peace in the Valley series. Let me tell you it was a good one. And for those who are always asking and worrying about the mish books that I read and review all being the same ole plot and redone stories. This one was NOT. It was very different and never been done before. I loved Esther and Joseph so much and of course Isaiah and Arlene were not my favorite, I could not connect with them. But it took all four of them to make this a story you will enjoy. I really loved Esther's daughter Diana, she was so full of life and made this story one I will be thinking about for some time. Who doesn't like Roses?   You have to read this story about this hybrid rose, you will be talking it for days. 

This is a  5 star must read.                                                       

The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own. 

Always Close to Home By Jerry Eicher

Are Two Miracles Too Much to Ask For?

Twins Laura and Lydia Mast keep few secrets from each other, but even Laura doesn't sense the great ache Lydia has held in her heart since Laura started dating the charming John Yoder. When will it be Lydia's turn for love?

Despite having a willing suitor in Wendell Kaufman, who once unsuccessfully pursued her sister, Lydia's attention is fixed on Milton Beiler. Milton hasn't paid Lydia the least bit of attention, and worse still, he's on rumspringa and conflicted about permanently joining the church.

Meanwhile, Laura's world is turned upside down when a tragic accident threatens her dreams of becoming John's frau. Despite the obstacles in her path, Laura remains steadfast in her faith.

Will Lydia's love for Milton win out over his love for the world, and is Laura strong enough to face an uncertain future with John? Only the Lord has the answers the Mast sisters so desperately search for.

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As a boy, Jerry Eicher spent eight years in Honduras where his grandfather helped found an Amish community outreach. As an adult, Jerry taught for two terms in parochial Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He has been involved in church renewal for 14 years and has preached in churches and conducted weekend meetings of in-depth Bible teaching. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

My Thoughts...

 

 Oh Yes book three in The St. Lawrence County Amish was everything I was hoping it would be and more.

I loved the answered prayers and the miracles that they twins and their daddy got answered.

I dove into the book and never came up for air until the very end.

Eicher writes Amish so well being that he was Amish at one time. He knows what he's writing about.

I loved this ending to this series, it can be read as a stand alone but I think you will be very happy reading this whole series.

I gave this book and the whole series 5 stars two times! I HIGHLY recommend it.

The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.

Until I Love Again By Jerry Eicher

Will a Secret from the Past Threaten Susanna's Future?

Susanna Miller's freedom during her rumspringa goes a bit further than she wants her family to know. A birthday sign innocently placed on a gas station billboard condemns Susanna as she realizes her relationship with the charming Joey Macalister, an Englisha man, has become far too close.

Her daett is not pleased, but what he hasn't told her is that he himself has regrets about events from his own rumspringa. Widower Ernest Helmuth knows Ralph Miller's secret, but he has said nothing as of yet. He plans on having Susanna as his bride no matter what.

With her baptism approaching, Susanna knows that time is running out to make her choice: stay with her family or hope she can find love in the Englisha world. With Ernest Helmuth watching, that decision might not be hers to make. 

Is Susanna's faith strong enough to make the right choice? 

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As a boy, Jerry Eicher spent eight years in Honduras where his grandfather helped found an Amish community outreach. As an adult, Jerry taught for two terms in parochial Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He has been involved in church renewal for 14 years and has preached in churches and conducted weekend meetings of in-depth Bible teaching. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

I love Amish fiction but it seems it has been all the same as of late. Not Until I Love Again it was different and I really enjoyed reading it. Joey and Susanna's story was one for the books. I loved their story and I really loved how it turned out in the end. Not your same ole story. Its a fresh one.

This is book two in The St. Lawrence County Amish and its a must read for Amish fiction fans.

I gave this book 4 stars and I recommend this book as well as book one A Heart Once Broken.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.

A Heart Once Broken By Jerry S. Eicher

Bestselling Amish fiction author Jerry Eicher returns with the first of three stand-alone books in The St. Lawrence County Amish series.

Cousins Lydia and Sandra Troyer and their friend, Rosemary Beiler have always been close. The two cousins, however, both have eyes for handsome Ezra Wagler, leaving Rosemary to watch from the sidelines. But when the cousins' fathers face financial ruin, Lydia and Sandra make a deal as to who should have Ezra's affections...at which point Rosemary decides to make a play for Ezra herself.

With more than 20 novels in print and sales of 600,000+ books to his credit, Jerry's loyal fans eagerly await this compelling new series.

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Jerry Eicher taught for two terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He writes of his experience growing up Amish in his memoir My Amish Childhood. Jerry has been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible studies. He lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

Book One in the St. Lawrence County Amish was phenomenal. I read it as soon as I got it!

My heart ached for Rosemary, but she was such a pivotal part of the whole story. I enjoyed Lydia and Sandra as well and let's not forget about Ezra you are going to love him.

The loss was hard but the story was one that you won't soon forget, pancreatic cancer hits home from me right now as I have good friend going through this right now. That part of the story was hard. But I love the faith of all involved.

I gave this book 5 stars and I can't wait for book two in this series.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher and author for my honest review.


THERE WILL BE NO GIVEAWAY WITH THIS ONE! I PLAN TO KEEP THIS ONE ON MY BOOK SHELF!



 

Miriam and the Stranger By Jerry Eicher

Miriam Yoder is living a happy life as the beloved school teacher in the small Clarita, Oklahoma Amish community having accepted the fact that she will likely never marry. But when a local freelance reporter enters her world, Miriam is astonished to find herself attracted to the handsome Englisha man.

The very next week, widower Mose Stoll arrives from her home community of Possum Valley, Ohio, in search of a second frau. Mose has spoken with Miriam's father and is ready to meet Miriam in person. If he finds no serious flaw in Miriam, Mose plans to marry her and take her home to Possum Valley.

When Miriam follows her heart instead of her head, she finds herself facing excommunication. Suddenly her happy life has been turned upside down with no possible solution...unless God intervenes.

Jerry Eicher's many fans (more than 700,000 books sold) will delight in this concluding volume in his Land of Promise series.

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Jerry Eicher taught for two terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He writes of his experience growing up Amish in his memoir My Amish Childhood. Jerry has been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible studies. He lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

This was a sweet ending to the Land of Promise series.

I did not care for Mose at all he was not a likeable character at all.

But I did however love Miriam and Tyler and could not read this book fast enough to find out what was going to happen next. You will LOVE it.

I truly loved the ending.

I gave this book 5 stars two times. I HIGHLY recommend this book as well as the whole series.

I was given a copy of this book for my honest review.

A Blessing for Miriam By Jerry Eicher

In the second book of bestselling author Jerry S. Eicher's new Land of Promise series, Miriam Yoder is looking forward to her wedding day with Wayne Yutzy. But when beautiful Esther Swartz arrives to care for her ailing grandmother, Miriam is wary of Wayne's past relationship with Esther.

When storms rip through the small Amish community in Oklahoma, Miriam's daett arrives to help in the rebuilding efforts. Under pressure from Miriam's daett the relationship with Wayne is upended, leaving Miriam to wonder if she must now build her new life as a single Amish woman.

Book two in the Land of Promise series

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Jerry Eicher taught for two terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He writes of his experience growing up Amish in his memoir My Amish Childhood. Jerry has been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible studies. He lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

I was so sad by this second book in the Land of Promise series. I did not see half the stuff coming my way as I was reading never before has an Amish genre writer written anything like this. I was hit hard.

It is not what you expect to read in one of Jerry's books.

Oh but you will not be able to put the book down just take some tissues with you where ever you go to read it.

I really dislike Miriam's father he is always sticking his nose where he has no business sticking it.

Miriam is so easy to love as is her Aunt and Uncle. When tragedy stuck Miriam and her family she was still my favorite character and I could not stop reading I had to find out what was going to happen next.

I gave this book 5 stars and I highly recommend it.

I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.  

Miriam's Secret By Jerry Eicher

Bestselling author Jerry S. Eicher (more than 600,000 books sold) brings new characters and surprising challenges to lovers of Amish fiction in the Land of Promise series.

In this first book, Miriam Yoder has a secret. Her compassionate care for Amos Bland during his last days resulted in her receiving a large inheritance. When Ivan Mast indicates his intentions at romance, Miriam suspects he's discovered her hidden wealth and has plans that aren't inspired by his love for her.

Seeking a fresh start where no one knows her, Miriam accepts a teaching position in faraway Oklahoma where she meets Wayne Yutzy, a local greenhouse employee. His interest in her seems genuine and when he proposes, Miriam accepts. Happiness surely awaits the newly engaged couple....or does it?

Book one in the Land of Promise series

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Jerry Eicher taught for two terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He writes of his experience growing up Amish in his memoir My Amish Childhood. Jerry has been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible studies. He lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

Who has ever read a book by Jerry and not loved it, none of the avid readers I know. He was Amish himself so he knows what he's writing about.

You have NEVER read an Amish Book with the secret Miriam's carrying around.

You are going to fall in love with Wayne and Miriam you will root for them just as I did I'm sure.

I love the twists in the story, the storyline was fresh and fun.

Shirley was one you have to wonder about she is one of those characters you love to hate and hate to love. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book in the series A Blessing for Miriam.

This series Land of Promise is one you don't want to miss.

I gave this book 5 stars read it in one night. I HIGHLY recommend it.

I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.

Finding Love at Home By Jerry Eicher

From bestselling Amish fiction author Jerry Eicher, here's another charming book about life among the Plain People.

All Debbie Watson wanted to do was join the Amish and live a simpler life. But when she moved in with her Amish neighbors, the Beiler family, she had no idea the turmoil that lay ahead.

As this final book in The Beiler Sisters series opens, Debbie is poised to marry Alvin Knepp, the Amish farmer she's loved all along. Ida Beiler is recovering from the tragic loss of her husband-to-be in a farming accident, while her younger sister, Lois, is still running away from her faith.
Debbie takes it all in stride as she brings calm to the sorrowing Beiler family while finding happiness with the young man of her dreams.

Book 3 in The Beiler Sisters series

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Jerry Eicher taught for two terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He writes of his experience growing up Amish in his memoir My Amish Childhood. Jerry has been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible studies. He lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

Oh my are fans of Jerry's are in for a treat. This last book in the Beiler Sisters series has a plot twist you never see coming. Unlike most Amish fiction books these days this one was very unpredictable and very much worth the read. I hated to see the series end. This is my favorite so far.

I could not put it down, it was fantastic. You will not be disappointed that's for sure.

I gave this book 5 stars and highly recommend it.

I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.

Seeing Your Face Again By Jerry Eicher

Debbie Watson is a new convert to the Amish faith and still learning the plain ways of the community in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. She has already attracted two suitors: the insecure but lovable farmer, Alvin Knepp, and the brash Paul Wagler who reminds Debbie of the boyfriend she happily left behind in the Englisha world. When Alvin leaves the community for the big city, Debbie is crushed. Though her heart is with Alvin, she considers Paul's continued interest in her. Should she simply give in and marry Paul....or wait to see if Alvin comes home?

 

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Seeing Your Face Again (The Beiler Sisters)

 

 

Jerry Eicher taught for two terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He writes of his experience growing up Amish in his memoir My Amish Childhood. Jerry has been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible studies. He lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

I love The Beiler Sister series so much I was so happy to get book two and crack it open. I read it in one sitting. I could not put it down.  I love the way Jerry writes about the Englisha and Amish living together and how they interact with each other. The ending had me chumping at the bit to find out what happens next. So I am on to the next book in this series, I am  going to read Finding Love at Home.

I gave Seeing your Face Again 5 stars and I highly recommend it.

I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.

Holding a Tender Heart By Jerry Eicher GIVEAWAY!

                                              FANTASTIC BOOK! DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!

From the pen of bestselling Amish fiction author Jerry Eicher (half a million books sold) comes a charming new series set in Snyder County, Pennsylvania.

Debbie Watson is a young Englisha girl who has grown up admiring her Amish friends, the Beiler sisters. As she prepares to graduate from college, Debbie considers making the life-changing decision to convert to the Amish faith and lifestyle.

Soon Debbie's presence in the community attracts the attention of two suitors: Alvin Knepp, the youngest son of a poor Amish farmer, to whom Debbie is very much attracted; and Paul Wagler, the more successful and sought-after man, whose constant attention to Debbie reminds her of her old Englisha boyfriend--whom she'd rather forget.

Jerry Eicher's many fans and readers of Amish fiction will love this heartwarming new series from a master storyteller.

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As a boy, Jerry Eicher spent eight years in Honduras where his grandfather helped found an Amish community outreach. As an adult, Jerry taught for two terms in parochial Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He has been involved in church renewal for 14 years and has preached in churches and conducted weekend meetings of in-depth Bible teaching. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

Okay let's all face it there is NOT another male who can write an Amish fiction book half as well as Jerry.

I fell in love with Holding A Tender Heart Book 1 in The Beiler Sisters series.

You are going to LOVE Debbie and all three Beiler sisters.

The characters are true family and almost real. I love the touch of romance in this book.

You are not going to be able to put this book down once you start reading it.

I can not wait for book two.

I gave this book 5 stars.

I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.

Katie's Forever Promise By Jerry Eicher GIVEAWAY!

In book 3 of the Emma Raber's Daughter series, Amish fiction author Jerry Eicher brings the faith-filled journey of Katie Raber to its happy conclusion.

Katie Raber is trying to put her life back together after Ben Stoll's devastating betrayal of her love. When she is baptized into the church, she receives a surprising offer that will keep her close to her Amish community--much to her mother's delight.

But soon Ben is back in her life again--and at the same time she finds interest from another young man, though his bumbling efforts at winning her heart show him to be a far less desirable suitor than the more polished Ben Stoll.

Readers who have followed the saga of Katie and her attempts to escape the stigma of being just "Emma Raber's daughter" will be charmed by her new look at life as a young woman with important decisions to make.

 

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As a boy, Jerry Eicher spent eight years in Honduras where his grandfather helped found an Amish community outreach. As an adult, Jerry taught for two terms in parochial Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He has been involved in church renewal for 14 years and has preached in churches and conducted weekend meetings of in-depth Bible teaching. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

I know what you all are thinking if not saying out loud, Here we go again this is Mary's favorite male Amish author. Right, you all are. I just can't get enough of Jerry's books.

This book was written so well, why YES it left me wanting more. I cracked this book open and read until the very last page.

Three books about Katie is just not enough. I love Katie's story.

You have to read this book to find out if Katie finds happiness with Ben.

A fantastic book about healing and restoring relationships. I have to say you will not find a better male Amish fiction writer then Jerry.

I highly recommend this book.

I gave this book 5 stars for sure and for certain.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.