A tender tale of love, loss, and the steadfast hope for redemption.Josie Winters, a once-celebrated country singer, now finds herself in the twilight of her life, struggling with a harsh cancer diagnosis and the bitterness of a life marred by lost opportunities and shattered relationships. She calls her estranged daughter in Texas, only to find cold reality—their bridge is too damaged to be crossed.Enter Wesley James Branson, the ghost of her past—a man who was once her devoted husband, but abandoned his family over three decades ago. His unexpected reappearance in her time of need stirs up a tempest of emotions. Despite her anger and resentment, her circumstances compel her to accept his offer of help, though she does so with great reluctance.As the days unfold, Wes's unwavering dedication to her care and the love they once shared slowly breaks down the wall of resentment she has built. The two embark on a journey of healing for their...

Jenny Hershberger has returned to Apple Creek, the small Amish Village in Wayne County, Ohio, where she spent her childhood. She purchased her family home and hopes to find peace there.But then a horrific new mystery comes her way. Three random killings, all marked by the bloody signature of a ruthless serial killer, electrify the little town of Wooster, Ohio. Elbert Wainwright, Jenny's counterpart on the Wooster police force, puts his team to work and quickly hunts down the man they think is responsible—a mentally disabled Vietnam War vet. All the evidence points to Steven Lambright.But when Elbert calls Jenny and her old friend, retired sheriff Bobby Halverson, to help, the case against Lambright starts to go south as Jenny discovers there is much more to the story than meets the eye. One by one, Jenny uncovers secrets hidden for forty years, secrets deeply connected to the Amish community. And as she brings them to light, Jenny finds the past can reveal...

An Amish Christmas Blessing invites you into the heartwarming story of Abigail Harris, a fourth-generation member of the Amish Hirschberg family separated from her community her entire life. Through a series of events she arrives unannounced in the San Luis Valley of Colorado at her uncle Jürgen's ranch , an uncle she has never met. Abandoned there by her companion, Abigail finds a place in Jürgen's home and heart. As the holiday season approaches, Abigail embarks on a profound journey of awakening as she explores the intricate tapestry of her heritage—a heritage woven from both the Amish community and her Jewish roots. With the spirit of faith guiding her path, she unravels the rich history of her ancestors—Gerd and Emily—and the powerful legacy they've left behind.In this enchanting tale filled with love, tradition, and spiritual discovery, Abigail learns to embrace her family's diverse beliefs, ultimately finding a home in her...

Author Patrick Craig continues the story of Jenny Springer, the child rescued in A Quilt for Jenna with a story of reconciliation and healing.Jenny Springer is the local historian for the Amish community in Apple Creek, Ohio. As a child, Jenny was rescued from a terrible snowstorm, and when no trace of her parents could be found, the Springer family adopted her. Since then she has had a burning desire in her heart to find out who she really is.When a drifter, John Hershberger, comes to town looking for his own roots, Jenny gets serious in her search for her long-lost parents. As she opens doors to her past, she finds the truly surprising answer to her deepest questions. And as John discovers the story of his own heritage, his growing love for Jenny causes him to reexamine his lifelong atheism. In doing so he discovers his need for a real home, a family, and a relationship with God.Book 2 in the Apple Creek Dreams series

Amish + Quilts = readers delight! And in this first book in Patrick Craig's Apple Creek Dreams series, readers will follow Jerusha Springer's journey out of tragic circumstances to a new life of hope.Jerusha has spent months making the most beautiful quilt anyone in Apple Creek, Ohio, has ever seen, and she knows it's going to take first prize at the Quilt Fair in Dalton. The prize will be her ticket out of the Amish way of life—away from the memories of her dead daughter and her tormented husband. But on the way to the Fair, she gets caught in the Storm of The Century and Jerusha's driver crashes their car. While the driver goes for help, Jerusha is led by someone, or something, to the side of a lost little girl. By the time the storm clears, Jerusha finds there is a greater prize to be won than money and blue ribbons.A beautiful story of loss...and redemption.

In the concluding novel to the Apple Creek Dreams series, Jonathan and Jenny Hershberger are happily settled in Paradise, Pennsylvania on the farm Jenny inherited from her grandfather. But when a tragic accident takes Jonathan's life, Jenny and her young daughter, Rachel, return home to Apple Creek, Ohio to live with her adoptive parents, Reuben and Jerusha Springer. As Jenny works through her grief and despair, she discovers she has a gift for writing. A handsome young publisher discovers her work and, after the publication of her first book, Jenny is on the verge of worldly success and possible romance. But when a conflict arises with the elders of her church, Jenny must ask herself how far she's willing to go to pursue her dreams. A touching story of devotion and triumph over adversity. Book 3 in the Apple Creek Dreams series

Rachel Hershberger's life in Paradise, Pennsylvania is far from happy. Her papa struggles with a terrible event from the past, and his emotional instability has created an irreparable breach between them. Rachel's one desire is to leave the Amish way of life and Paradise forever. Then her prayers are answered. Rachel discovers that the strange, key-shaped birthmark above her heart identifies her as the heir to a vast fortune left by her Englischer grandfather, Robert St. Clair. If Rachel will marry a suitable descendant of the St. Clair family, she will inherit an enormous sum of money. But Rachel does not know that behind the scenes is her long-dead grandfather's sister-in-law, Augusta St. Clair, a vicious woman who will do anything to keep the fortune in her own hands. As the deceptions and intrigues of the St. Clair family bind her in their web, Rachel realizes that she has made a terrible mistake. But has her change of heart come too late? **From the Author A Note from Patrick E. Craig When I first started writing Amish fiction, I had a short story in mind about a master quilter from Apple Creek, Ohio who found God, a little lost child, and a new life in the heart of a snowstorm. When I showed the story to my agent, he encouraged me to turn it into a full-length series of three books. Now, three years later, the last of those books, Jenny's Choice, has been released and I am still telling the story of the Hershbergers and the Springers. The setting has moved from Apple Creek to Paradise, Pennsylvania, but the characters and the stories are part of an ongoing thread that has captured my heart and kept me busy since 2010. When I was writing the Apple Creek Dreams series, I was going to tell the stories of Jerusha Springer, her adopted daughter, Jenny, and then Jenny's daughter, Rachel. But I fell in love with the character of Jenny, and then there were two books about Jenny where I had only planned on one. Now I finally get to tell Rachel's story. It's a different kind of story, but then I'm not exactly known in Amish circles as someone who writes a typical Amish novel. I think that's because I read too many Zane Grey books when I was a kid. His books had adventure, mystery, and danger and, for those of you expecting a typical light-hearted romance dressed in Amish clothing, you will certainly find far more than that in this story, so be prepared. But Grey was also one of the best romance writers that ever put pen to paper and, in the end, good Amish fiction has to have romance, and plenty of it.      So sit back and enjoy The Amish Heiress, and remember, in the end, stories should be about love: love between people and ultimately, they should be about the love our God had for us when He sent His own son to solve the dilemma of the ages and bring peace and joy to our hearts. And that is the greatest story ever told. From the Inside Flap This book is dedicated to my mother, Cora Jean Hilbert Craig, for her untiring support of my creative endeavors and her delight in all things lovely.