The Amish Twins Next Door

Title: The Amish Twins Next Door

Author: Vannetta Chapman

Source: Own

My Review:

The Amish Twins Next Door is a sweet story about moving forward and second chances.

Material Witness

Title: Material Witness

Series: Shipshewana Amish Mystery #3

Author: Vannetta Chapman

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

I think I would have enjoyed this one more if I had read it closer to the first two books. It has been four-ish years since I read the first two in the series. Plus, my reading tastes have changed. While Material Witness can read as a standalone novel, I recommend reading the series in order.

Love in Plain Sight

Title: Love in Plain Sight

Series: An Amish Mail-Order Bride #3

Author: Kathleen Fuller

Source: Library

My Review:

This is the third book in the Amish Mail-order Bride series by Kathleen Fuller. I would recommend reading the first two books before reading this one. While the first two books focus on different characters, there are some from both books that are also in this one, plus an overarching story that carries through all three books. It will make it easier to understand and follow all the relationships. It had been four years since I read the second book, and I wish I had read them closer together so I could remember everything a bit better.

C is for Courting

Title: C is for Courting

Series: Amish ABC's #3

Author: Shelley Shepard Gray

Source: Library

My Review:

First, don't read the description of the book; it isn't accurate, and it gives spoilers.

Still Waters

Title: Still Waters 

Series: The Amish of Shepherd's Hill #2

Author: Patricia Johns

Publisher: Bethany House

Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish

Source: Author Provided

My Review:

Still Waters is the second book in The Amish of Shepherd's Creek series, but can easily be read as a standalone novel. There is enough explanation in this book that you wouldn't miss much, but I will always recommend reading the series in order! 

Unshaken

Title: Unshaken

Author: Shelley Shepard Gray

Publisher: Revell

Publication date: June 3, 2025

Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish, Contemporary 

Source: Author provided

My Review:

Unshaken is Shelley Shepard Gray's newest upcoming release. 

Green Pastures

Title: Green Pastures

Series: The Amish of Shepherd's Hill #1

Author: Patricia Johns

Publisher: Bethany House

Genre: Amish Fiction, Christian Fiction, 

Source: Author Provided

My Review:

I enjoyed Green Pastures by Patricia Johns.

B is for Bonnet

Title: B is for Bonnet

Series: Amish ABCs 

Author: Shelley Shepard Gray

Publisher: Kensington Publishers

Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish, Contemporary Romance

Source: Author Provided

My Review:

I was thrilled that I didn't have to wait long after reading A is for Amish before starting B is for Bonnet. I highly recommend reading the series in order to avoid spoilers.

A is for Amish

Title: A is for Amish

Series: Amish ABCs

Author: Shelley Shepard Gray

Publisher: Kensington Publishing

Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish, 

Source: Library

My Review:

What I love about Shelley Shepard Gray's books is that you are immediately drawn into the story. There are not long descriptions or introductions. A is for Amish is about four siblings thinking about becoming Amish. 

The Midwife's Christmas Wish

Title: The Midwife's Christmas Wish

Series: Amish Babies #1

Author: Leigh Bale

Publisher: Love Inspired

Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish, Christmas, Contemporary Romance

Source: Own

My Review:

The Midwife's Christmas Wish by Leigh Bale is the first book in the Amish Babies series.

Love's Thankful Heart

Title: Love's Thankful Heart

Author: Laura V. Hilton, Rachel J. Good, Thomas Nye,

Publisher: Celebrate Lit

Genre: Thanksgiving, Amish, Christian Fiction, Romance

Source: Kindle Own

My Review:

Love's Thankful Heart is a compilation of three Amish Thanksgiving Novellas written by Laura V. Hilton, Rachel J. Good, and Thomas Nye.

The Reconciliation

Title: The Reconciliation

Series: The Amish of Southern Maryland #3

Author: Susan Lantz Simpson

Publisher: Kensington Books

Genre: Amish, Christian Fiction, Contemporary

Source: Library

My Review:

While The Reconciliation is the third book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone novel. I have read the sixth book and now this one, and I do not feel like I have missed anything.

A Picture of Love

Title: A Picture of Love Audiobook review

Series: Amish Inn #1

Author: Beth Wiseman

Narrator: Lauren Berst

Publisher: Zondervan

Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish, Contemporary Romance,

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

I have always enjoyed Beth Wiseman's books. I am trying to read books that have been on my TBR for quite a while, which led me to A Picture of Love.

The Heart's Shelter

Title: The Heart's Shelter - Audiobook Review

Series: An Amish Legacy #4

Author: Amy Clipston

Narrator: Lauren Berst

Publisher: Zondervan

Genre: Amish, Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance

Source: Net Galley & Zondervan

My Review: 

The Heart's Shelter by Amy Clipston is the fourth book in the Amish Legacy series. There is enough background given that it was easy to dive into this book without reading the other books (I have only read the first one). 

Piecing It All Together

Title: Piecing it All Together Audiobook review

Series: Plain Patterns #1

Author: Leslie Gould

Narrator: Stina Nielsen

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish, Dual-time, Historical,

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

Piecing It All Together surprised me in that it is a dual-time book. I was expecting it to be completely Amish, but it is also historical fiction.

An Amish Christmas at the Apple Blossom Inn

Title: An Amish Christmas at the Apple Blossom Inn

Authors: Debra Torres & Tracy Fredrychowski

Publisher: The Tracer Group, LLC

Genre: Christmas, Amish, Christian Fiction,

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

I have wanted to read An Amish Christmas at the Apple Blossom Inn since it came out last year. I had read other things by Debra Torres, but this is my first book by Tracy Fredrychowski. 

First Line Friday #113-An Amish Christmas at the Apple Blossom Inn

 Happy Friday, my bookish friends! I hope you all have a great day and weekend! First Line Friday is hosted by Carrie at Reading is My SuperPower!!  I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. This week I am reading An Amish Christmas at the Apple Blossom Inn by Debra Torres and Tracy Fredrychowski.

Lost and Found

Title: Lost and Found

Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher

Publisher: Revell

Genre: Amish Fiction, Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance

Source: Revell

My Review:

While Lost and Found is a stand-alone novel. It reads more as a continuation of Anything but Plain by Suzanne Woods Fisher.

An Amish Cinderella

Title: An Amish Cinderella

Series: The Amish of Apple Creek #3

Author: Shelley Shepard Gray

Publisher: Kensington

Genre: Amish, Christian Fiction, Christian Fiction

Source: Author Provided

My Review:

An Amish Cinderella by Shelley Shepard Gray is the third book in The Amish of Apple Creek series. They easily read as stand-alone novels. I have read the second book, but not the first.

Dead Wrong

Title: Dead Wrong

Series: Agatha's Amish B & B #1

Author: Vanetta Chapman

Publisher: Vanetta Chapman

Genre: Amish, Christian Fiction, Mystery,

Source: Kindle Own

My Review:

Dead Wrong is a quick read (I read it in one afternoon). I liked that Agatha opened a B & B in Texas that honored her brother's memory.