Kimber Klein has left the modeling world behind. She's sick of the constant pressure to be perfect and ready to live her life without watching every little thing she eats. She's also really happy to finally spend some time getting to know herself and the two sisters she never met until recently. Life is good . . . mostly. Kimber can't stop worrying about a stalker she's hoping she left behind in New York City. She doesn't think he's found her in Bridgeport, until one day she leaves her volunteer job at the elementary school library to find two of her tires slashed. Has her old life come back to haunt her in Ohio?Gunnar Law is satisfied with his life as a single dad. He's still getting to know his son, Jeremy, since he's only been fostering the teen for a short while. While parenting someone you only just met can be a little awkward, Gunnar loves Jeremy and plans to adopt him as soon as they can get the paperwork through. Life is pretty simple, and he likes it that way. Then one...]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2020 11:16:20 +0200 https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/726321-her_only_wish.html https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/726321-her_only_wish.html
New York Times bestselling author delivers a sweet, enchanting Amish romance between a sheltered young woman eager for adventure and a young man who hopes she's the adventure he's been waiting for.]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:05:15 +0200 https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/578254-a_perfect_amish_romance.html https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/578254-a_perfect_amish_romance.html
From New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray comes a new series that follows a bookmobile driver-turned-matchmaker who learns that her Amish patrons need a whole lot more than just new books to read.
Aaron Coblentz has a secret: he's been studying to take the GED to get promoted at work. But he can't let his Amish family know, not when his older brother already left the faith just a year after getting baptized, practically crippling the family. When Aaron asks bookmobile librarian Sarah Anne Miller for some additional study guides, she does one better. She arranges for Kayla Kaufman to be his tutor.

Kayla has a secret, too. Her life has been turned upside down in a matter of months—her mother's death propelled her father into a constant state of depression, and unable to deal with his erratic behavior, her longtime boyfriend has broken things off. But despite losing those she holds most dear, she hasn't completely given up on love....]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:51:57 +0200 https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/547454-shall_we_dance_.html https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/547454-shall_we_dance_.html

At twenty-seven, Shannon Murphy has just discovered that she has two sisters she never knew. Now, through Shannon's loving persistence, the three of them are moving in together above her dance studio in Bridgeport. Shannon is excited to make a home with her sisters and to grow her budding business. Then she meets her newest client—he has all the right muscles, a perfect smile, and a lot of attitude. Will Shannon be able to keep things professional with this charming stranger? Dylan Lange has a lot on his mind. He's just been assigned a new partner at his job with the Bridgeport Police, and while he's busy striving to protect and serve his town, he's also trying to keep his baby sister out of harm's way while she heals from her own trauma. And on top of everything else, he's gone and lost a bet with his buddies, forcing him to take dance lessons. But when he walks into the dance studio to meet his instructor, a young and beautiful brunette with a sweet southern drawl is...]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:04:55 +0300 https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/726325-amish_jane_doe.html https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/726325-amish_jane_doe.html
He left her without a word...
Now he needs her help to catch a killer
Escaping his Amish community as a teen was about survival, but leaving meant breaking LizBeth Troyer's heart. Now Detective Jackson Lapp is working a cold case—and the clue to a murdered Amish girl's identity leads him back to his hometown. Can Jackson and LizBeth rebuild their broken trust and work together to catch a killer before another young Amish woman is murdered?
New York Times Bestselling Author]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:05:26 +0200 https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/559603-promises_of_tomorrow.html https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/559603-promises_of_tomorrow.html
From Shelley Shepard Gray, New York Times bestselling author and the "skilled storyteller who reminds the reader through her characters that faith can help us survive the ups and downs in life" (RT Book Reviews) comes a warm-hearted and charming enovella.
Two years have passed since their friend Andy's death, and the Eight is still struggling to cope with their loss. In an attempt to give the group some time to reconnect with one another, remember their friend, and reflect on the last two years, Marie decides that a relaxing couple's getaway is just what they need before the craziness of the holiday season begins. When their large cabin in the woods turns out to be more rundown than rustic, though, Marie fears that she's ruined everything, but at least, she thinks, the trip can't get any worse—that is, until a lost English girl named Beth appears at the cabin. And with such heavy snow, the Eight is forced to take her in for the next twenty-four...]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:30:33 +0300 https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/506705-the_patient_one.html https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/506705-the_patient_one.html
Seven former best friends reunite and struggle to heal after the tragic death of one of their own in this evocative and heartrending novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Gift and Her Secret.
When word had gotten out that Andy Warner had committed suicide, everyone in Walnut Creek, Ohio, had been shocked. For seven men and women in their twenties, some Amish, some Mennonite, and some English, each of whom had once counted his or herself as one of Andy's best friends, it had been extremely painful.

And, maybe, a source of guilt.

Years have passed since they'd all been together last. Some of them got into trouble. A couple got into arguments. Eventually they all drifted apart. But even though none of them really saw each other anymore, there was a steadfast certainty that they'd always have each other's backs—even when no one else did. Their bond was that strong...until Andy did the unthinkable.

Now the...]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:15:03 +0200 https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/535790-the_protective_one.html https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/535790-the_protective_one.html
From a "skilled storyteller who reminds the reader that faith can help us survive the ups and downs in life" (RT Book Reviews), Shelley Shepard Gray weaves a moving and unforgettable exploration of love and friendship.
The tragic and untimely death of an old friend has made Elizabeth Anne rethink not only her priorities but her courtship with David, her longtime neighbor and suitor. Though he's Mennonite like herself and has her parents' approval, she feels that a spark is missing. Desperate for a change, she breaks things off—wondering if, perhaps, she's the one who's missing a spark.

When her family becomes upset with her decision, E.A. turns to her friends for support. One of them is Will, a man with a good heart who has always been there for her. As the two bond over their shared struggle to navigate a future that everyone else seems to have figured out, they are both surprised to realize that they have feelings for one another.
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The crisp fragrance of pine trees and the warm spice of fresh cookies aren't the only blessings that Christmas brings, and no one knows more about happy homecomings than three couples who are celebrating the greatest gift of all . . .
BUGGIES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES * Shelley Shepard Gray
Called home by family, John Miller and Ellie Coblentz are each looking for a way north from Pinecraft, Florida. With few options, they decide sharing the burden of travel must be the Lord's plan for them. But can this bumpy, bad-weather journey home help them find their way into each other's hearts, too?

STAR OF WONDER * Charlotte Hubbard
When Raymond Overholt comes to Promise Lodge, hoping to sell the barnboard signs he's painted with stars and Christmas messages, spirited young Mennonite Lizzie Zehr is intrigued. But any courtship between them will face fierce opposition from the bishop of Raymond's Old Order...]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:05:31 +0200 https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/727347-the_sergeants_christmas_gift.html https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/727347-the_sergeants_christmas_gift.html
A lonely boy...
Gets a Christmas miracle!
Christmas in Colorado would be magical...if Canadian Air Force sergeant Graham Hopkins wasn't missing home. Volunteering as a Santa Tracker with NORAD, he's able to comfort six-year-old Will Parnell and his widowed mother, Vivian. When Graham receives a gift certificate for a stay at Vivian's B and B, the warmth between them brightens the holiday season. Suddenly, returning to Canada isn't as appealing. But will being together take a Christmas miracle?
From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:01:31 +0200 https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/727343-an_amish_surprise.html https://reference.library.land/shelley-shepard-gray/727343-an_amish_surprise.html
In the second installment of the "enjoyable and charming" (USA TODAY) Shelley Shepard Gray's delightful Berlin Bookmobile series, librarian Sarah Anne Miller returns to Berlin to help a childless Amish couple form the family they've always prayed for.
Miriam and Calvin Gingerich have been trying for a baby for several years, but the Lord hasn't seen fit to bless them. Though Calvin claims he's content with their childless state, Miriam knows he's not, and when he starts spending more time off their farm, she worries he's found someone else. But just as she finds herself at her lowest point, she discovers the ultimate surprise. Unable to confide in anyone who might tell Calvin—out of fear she'll disappoint him with another miscarriage—Miriam turns to bookmobile librarian Sarah Anne Miller—and any books she may have on pregnancy and childbirth.

Calvin has been keeping a secret...]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:01:20 +0200