It’s time for the second quarter of Anticipated Reads! This is a quarterly list released by A Simply Enchanted Life. Our yearly calendar is broken down into the following, Quarter 1 (Q1): January 1 – March 31. Quarter 2 (Q2): April 1 – June 30. Quarter 3 (Q3): July 1 – September 30. Quarter 4 (Q4): October 1 – December 31.
The Road Home by Beverly Lewis
The Road Home by Beverly Lewis
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Published by Baker Books on April 3rd, 2018
Genres: Amish & Mennonite, Christian, Fiction, General, Religious
Pages: 320
Lena Rose Schwartz hadn’t planned to leave her Old Order community in Centerville, Michigan. But then, she could not have foreseen the accident that made her and her siblings orphans. After her parents’ funeral, her younger brothers and sisters are farmed out to various nearby relatives. But when the deacon in charge of the arrangements tells her there aren’t places enough for everyone, she agrees to go live with her father’s second cousin and his family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Beside the fact that Lena has never been more than a few miles from home, she’s never met the family she will now be living with. But worse than that is the thought of being separated from her siblings. How will they manage without her to care for them–especially eight-year-old Chris? And what about Hannes Lehman, the beau she was sure would soon be asking her to marry him? It was true that he was not the man her father would have preferred for her. Maybe that was what the deacon was hinting at when he said “a fresh start might do you good.”
It won’t be forever, she consoles herself. I’ll come back as soon as I can to take care of my family–and to make a home with Hannes. But doing so may prove far more complicated then she ever imagined.
An Amish Heirloom by Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller & Kelly Irvin
An Amish Heirloom: A Legacy of Love, The Cedar Chest, The Treasured Book, A Midwife’s Dream by Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Kelly IrvinAdd to Goodreads
Published by Zondervan on April 10th, 2018
Genres: Amish & Mennonite, Christian, Fiction, General, Religious
Pages: 400
A Legacy of Love by Amy Clipston
Local volunteer fire fighter Leon King agrees to repair his ex-girlfriend Susie Bontrager’s grandparents’ antique rocking chairs for her future home with her fiance and is forced to acknowledge that his feelings for her have not quite gone away. As Susie spends time with Leon, she begins to recognize she is marrying the wrong man for all the wrong reasons.The Cedar Chest by Beth Wiseman
Decades after inheriting her great grandmother’s cedar chest, Emma Fisher decides to pry it open only to discover a beautiful love story in the form of letters between her great grandparents. But as Emma immerses herself in their story, family secrets are revealed, and she must decide whether to share them to preserve family history or honor her great grandparents’ decision to leave them hidden.
The Treasured Book by Kathleen Fuller
For the past two years, Shane Broyles has felt God leading him to join the Amish. He’s staying with his friends Noah and Ivy Schlabach in Birch Creek, OH, where he is reunited with Lucy Fisher, an old friend of Noah’s family. Shane and Lucy have never revealed their feelings for each other, but when they stumble upon an antique Bible at a flea market, they feel drawn to each other and to the mystery of the contents found within.
The Midwife’s Dream by Kelly Irvin
Iris Beachy serves as a midwife in her district where she longs for a family of her own. When her friend’s brother Mahon Kurtz seeks her help in delivering the baby of two young teenagers who have sought refuge in their town, they begin to see each other in a different light. Unprepared for parenthood, the young couple leave their baby girl behind in an antique crib quilt resembling the one destined for Iris when she becomes a mother. Mahon and Iris come together to take care of the baby as they try to find her parents, and they begin to see new possibilities for their future.
The Weaver’s Daughter by Sarah E. Ladd
The Weaver’s Daughter by Sarah E. LaddGenres: Christian, Clean & Wholesome, Fiction,Historical, Regency, Religious, Romance
Pages: 368
Kate’s loyalties bind her to the past. Henry’s compel him to strive for a better future. In a landscape torn between tradition and vision, can two souls find the strength to overcome their preconceptions?
Loyalty has been at the heart of the Dearborne family for as long as Kate can remember, but a war is brewing in their small village, one that has the power to rip families asunder–including her own. As misguided actions are brought to light, she learns how deep her father’s pride and bitterness run, and she begins to wonder if her loyalty is well-placed.
Henry Stockton, heir to the Stockton fortune, returns home from three years at war seeking refuge from his haunting memories. Determined to bury the past, he embraces his grandfather’s plans to modernize the family’s wool mill, ignoring the grumblings from local weavers. When tragedy strikes shortly after his arrival, Henry must sort truth from suspicion if he is to protect his family’s livelihood and legacy.
Henry has been warned about the Dearborne family. Kate, too, has been advised to stay far away from the Stocktons, but chance meetings continue to bring her to Henry’s side, blurring the jagged lines between loyalty, justice, and truth. Kate ultimately finds herself with a powerful decision that will forever affect her village’s future. As unlikely adversaries, Henry and Kate must come together to find a way to create peace for their families, their village, and their souls—even if it means risking their hearts in the process.
Together Forevery by Jody Hedlund
Together Forever (Orphan Train Book #2) by Jody HedlundPublished by Bethany House on May 1st, 2018
Genres: Christian, Clean & Wholesome, Fiction,Historical,
Pages: 352
Marianne Neumann has one goal in life: to find her lost younger sister, Sophie. When Marianne takes a job as a placing agent with the Children’s Aid Society in 1858 New York, she not only hopes to give children a better life but seeks to discover whether Sophie ended up leaving the city on an orphan train.
Andrew Brady, her fellow agent on her first placing trip, is a former schoolteacher who has an easy way with the children–firm but tender and funny. Underneath his handsome charm, though, seems to linger a grief that won’t go away–and a secret from his past that he keeps hidden. As the two team up placing orphans amid small railroad towns in Illinois, they find themselves growing ever closer . . . until a shocking tragedy threatens to upend all their work and change one of their lives forever.
The Story Peddler by Lindsay A. Franklin
The Story Peddler (The Weaver Trilogy #1) by Lindsay A. FranklinAdd to Goodreads
Published by Enclave on May 1st 2018
Pages: 336
Selling stories is a deadly business
Tanwen doesn’t just tell stories—she weaves them into crystallized sculptures that sell for more than a few bits. But the only way to escape the control of her cruel mentor and claw her way from poverty is to set her sights on something grander: becoming Royal Storyteller to the king.
During her final story peddling tour, a tale of treason spills from her hands, threatening the king himself. Tanwen goes from peddler to prey as the king’s guard hunts her down . . . and they’re not known for their mercy. As Tanwen flees for her life, she unearths long-buried secrets and discovers she’s not the only outlaw in the empire. There’s a rebel group of weavers . . . and they’re after her too.
Room on the Porch Swing by Amy Clipston
Room on the Porch Swing by Amy ClipstonPublished by Zondervan on May 8th, 2018
Genres: Amish & Mennonite, Christian, Clean & Wholesome, Fiction, General,
Pages: 336
When tragedy strikes, can two young Amish people find the hope that lies on the other side?
Laura Riehl is no stranger to heartache. Less than a year after her mother’s death, Laura finds herself burying another loved one: her best friend, Savilla, who has died after a brief and sudden illness. Laura feels heartbroken and alone, but her pain is nothing compared to that of Allen, the husband Savilla has left behind. He now faces a life so different from the one he imagined—plus a baby to care for on his own.
When Laura offers to help Allen with baby Mollie, he jumps at the opportunity until a permanent solution can be found. She’d do anything to lend a hand to Allen and to honor her best friend’s memory. Rudy, Laura’s boyfriend, is initially supportive of her plan, but the more time Laura spends with Allen, the more jealous and frustrated Rudy seems to become.
As Laura and Allen face hardships together, their friendship takes a surprising yet comforting turn—and she discovers an attraction she’s never felt with Rudy. Would falling for Allen betray the people she cares about most, or would denying those feelings betray her heart? This latest installment in the Amish Homestead series returns us to Lancaster County, home of the beloved Riehls, where a family’s strength—and advice from a new friend—may help Laura find God’s direction.
The Hidden Side by Heidi Chiavaroli
The Hidden Side by Heidi ChiavaroliPublished by NavPress on May 8th, 2018
Genres: Christian, Clean & Wholesome, Contemporary Women, Fiction,Historical, Religious, Romance, Small Town & Rural
Pages: 448
New York, 2016Natalie Abbott offers answers for hurting listeners on her popular radio program. But she struggles to connect with her teenagers, with her daughter in an unhealthy relationship and her son uncommunicative and isolated. When one member of the family commits an unspeakable act, Natalie is forced to uncover who she truly is under the façade of her radio persona.
New York, 1776Mercy Howard is shocked when her fiancé, Nathan Hale, is arrested and hanged as a spy. When she’s asked to join the revolutionary spy ring in Manhattan, she sees an opportunity to avenge Nathan’s death. But keeping her true loyalties hidden grows increasingly harder as the charming Major John Andre of the King’s Army becomes more to her than a target for intelligence.
Mercy’s journals comfort Natalie from across the centuries as both women struggle with their own secrets and shame, wondering how deep God’s mercy extends.
The Hawaiian Quilt by Wanda & Jean Brunstetter
The Hawaiian Discovery by Wanda Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter
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Published by Barbour Publishing on June 1st, 2018
Genres: Amish & Mennonite, Christian, Clean & Wholesome, Fiction, Religious
Pages: 256
An Amish Woman Finds Love in Hawaii
Ellen Lambright mourned when her best friend, Mandy, moved from Indiana to Hawaii. But now Ellen has received the Amish church’s permission to go to Hawaii and help Mandy through challenging times. Rob Smith works on the Williams family’s organic farm, far from his past mistakes and burning regrets. When Ellen befriends Rob, the attraction is mutual, but her commitment to the Amish faith stands between them. Could a heartfelt discovery lead to forgiveness, reunion, and love? Or is Ellen’s destiny waiting for her in Indiana?
Find out in this sequel to The Hawaiian Quilt from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, writing with her daughter-in-law Jean Brunstetter.
Join Mandy Frey as she and three friends leave their Amish community in Indiana for the trip of a lifetime to Hawaii. But when Mandy and one of her friends miss the cruise ship after a port of call on Kauai, how will they adjust and get back home? Find out in this brand new romance from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, writing with her daughter-in-law Jean Brunstetter.
The Love Letter by Rachel Hauck
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Published by Thomas Nelson on June 12th 2018
Genres: Christian, Clean & Wholesome, Contemporary, Fiction, Historical, Romance
Pages: 352
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Dress comes a story of long-lost love and its redemption in future generations.
Romance has never been actress Chloe Daschle’s forte—in life or on screen. But everyone knows who to call for a convincing death scene . . . and it might be killing her career.
When Chloe is given a peek at the script for an epic love story, she decides to take her destiny into her own hands and request an audition for the lead female role, Esther Kingsley. The compelling tale, inspired by family lore and a one-page letter from the colonial ancestor of scriptwriter Jesse Gates, just might break her out of this career-crippling rut. Jesse would rather write about romance than live through it after his past relationship ended in disaster. But once on-set together, the chemistry between Jesse and his leading lady is hard to deny.
Centuries earlier, in the heart of the Revolutionary War, Hamilton Lightfoot and Esther Longfellow wrote their saga off the silver screen. Esther’s Loyalist father opposes any relationship with Hamilton, but Esther must face her beloved father’s disapproval and the dangers of war in order to convince Hamilton of their future together. Hamilton has loved Esther for years, and on the eve of battle pens the love letter she’s always wanted—something straight from the heart.
Set in stunning upcountry South Carolina, The Love Letter is a beautifully-crafted story of the courage it takes to face down fear and chase after love, even in the darkest of times. And just maybe, all these generations later, love can come home in a way not even Hollywood could imagine.
Arms of Mercy by Ruth Reid
Arms of Mercy by Ruth Reid
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Published by Ruth Reid on June 5th, 2018
Genres: Amish & Mennonite, Christian, Clean & Wholesome, Fiction, Romance, Small Town & Rural
Pages: 352
He lost her once to a rash decision. He will not lose her again.
On the eve of a new year, Catherine Glick is expecting Zach, her bu of five years, to propose. Instead, the unexpected arrival of an old boyfriend, Elijah, causes her life to spiral out of control. When a rash decision damages her relationship with Zach, Catherine leaves for Florida to work in her cousin’s bakery—anything to be away from the source of her shame.
Elijah Graber knows that he hurt Catherine when he left their Amish district six years ago. He’s returned to explain his actions, even if it means going with her to Florida. Perhaps the two-day bus trip will provide enough time to make his case and win her back.
Just when Elijah is starting to tear down the walls around Catherine, the bus skids on an icy road. In the mayhem and tragedy that follow, Catherine disappears. Elijah’s friends encourage him to prepare for the worst. But Elijah holds on to his hope in God and will not give up his search for Catherine. With supernatural nudging from the most unexpected places, Elijah sets out to find the love he once lost—no matter the cost.
What a great collection of books to add to my “to be read” pile! Thanks for the info. Happy Easter!
Great list! We have five books in common. :)
Woohoo! Which five?
The Amish ones! :) I’ve read The Road Home and An Amish Heirloom so far. The other three are downloaded and ready to go!
I’ve read and reviewed The Hidden Side and Together Forever. Both amazing books!
I can’t wait to read them!!!
All books I want to read. I have The Weaver’s daughter that is be coming out if it not out already. It good. The others I really do want to read at some point.. If I do not get one of them soon. I believe we will be getting at least the Wanda Brunstetter book. They are all books I want to read.
The Weaver’s Daughter comes out the 10th :-)
Thank you for adding mine to you to your to be read pile!
Can’t wait! ❤️