Bøker av Naomi Troyer

Nothing destroys a marriage quicker than unfulfilled dreams...The day Abigail said her wedding vows to Paul Smucker, she was marrying the love of her life. He was the husband she had always dreamed of.Now they had the rest of their lives together, start a familye and a build a future.But sometimes, dreams don't come true. Abigail and Paul's relationship is strained from the very first moment they decide to have children.They had always dreamed of having a large familye, but Gott simply isn't blessing them with a child. The affection they once had is soon replaced with guilt and blame when infertility becomes a problem in their marriage.Suddenly, Abigail is called away to a different community to assist her cousin after an accident.Both Abigail and Paul hope this time apart will help them reassess their future together. Divorce isn't an option, but living separate lives is.Can Abigail and Paul overcome one of the greatest challenges a married couple can face? Enjoy this sweet Amish romance that will be sure to strum your heartstrings.

Penny is in a quandary... She's in love with a man ready to abandon his Amish roots.When Penny's father announces the family would be moving to another community, Penny must hold on to her faith and trust it is the right decision.Daunted by the prospect of a new congregation, an enormous house, and no friends, she never could've expected what Gott had in store.Their new neighbors, the Speichers, quickly welcome them into the fold of Seven Willows. Penny and her mother become fast friends with Helga Speicher, and although Penny still misses their old community, she trusts that the Lord has a plan for her life.When Helga's youngest son returns home for a visit during his Rumspringa, Penny is caught off guard by the instant attraction. Amos understands her, makes her laugh, and makes her feel alive. But there is only one problem, Amos is still on Rumspringa and Penny isn't sure if he will ever commit to the Amish life or taking his baptismal vows.Can Amos commit to the Amish life after he's just decided to escape it? Will Penny be able to find guidance in her faith, or will she suffer a broken heart?This is a sweet Amish romance that takes you on a journey of family expectations, finding joy in your work, and trusting in your faith when doubts arise.

A tale of love, loss, blessings, and faith!Grace Speicher is desperate!Recently widowed, penniless, and carrying the precious gift of new life, she seeks refuge with the only family she has left-her estranged Amish in-laws in Lancaster County.Her unexpected arrival during a thunderstorm is met with uncertainty. Can the wounds of the past be healed to secure a haven for her unborn child?Jonas Bontrager, a steadfast Amish man, opens his door to a stranger in need. His act of kindness becomes a lifeline for Grace as she grapples with a future filled with uncertainty.As the impending arrival of her baby draws nearer, Grace's heart is torn between her growing feelings for Jonas and the daunting shadows of her past.In the simple embrace of Amish life, Grace and Jonas discover it's not about finding the answers for the moment, but about discovering love to last a lifetime.Join them in this enchanting Amish romance that serves as a testament to the unwavering belief that life's unexpected roads are guided by Gott.

True love is challenged by families, disease, and history!After secretly courting for a year, Caleb proposes, and Sadie joyfully accepts without hesitation.Everything changes the moment they reveal their engagement to their parents.Without giving a reason, both families end the engagement and insist that Caleb and Sadie never marry.The despairing young couple determine it's not a family feud, but something much more painful.As Sadie and Caleb discover their families' shared history, they come to realize their love is hopeless. There is too much pain in the past, too much fear in the present, and too little faith to overcome the obstacles they face.Will Sadie and Caleb find a way for their love to shine, or will it be shunned to the dark and distant history of their families?This sweet Amish romance reveals real-world challenges that not only drive families apart but could threaten future generations.Enjoy this heartfelt story while you learn that what Gott has in store for your future is sometimes greater than you can ever imagine.

An isolated widow caught in her grief, finds joy and love this Christmas.It's been fifteen lonely years since Sophia lost her family.Grief has dominated her life as she became the community hermit.Struggling to move on, Sophia stubbornly refused anyone to coax her out of her unhappiness.Aidan recently moved in next door. Although warned about his neighbor, the beautiful woman with the shadows in her eyes intrigues Aidan.As they spend time together, Sophia is surprised to experience joy again.But the survivor's guilt and grief of losing her family is simply too overwhelming to consider opening her heart to love once more.Can Aidan help Sophia see that there is life after death? Will Sophia open her heart to a miracle this Christmas?Enjoy this sweet Amish romance that will not only remind you of the magic that is Christmas, but that there is a season for everything in our lives.

A favor for their siblings shouldn't be this difficult!When Cora learns that her sister's marriage is in trouble, she eagerly agrees to take care of her six children while she and her husband, Simon, go on a holiday to reconnect.Unbeknownst to Cora, Simon had asked his brother Henry the same favor.On the day of Simon and Susan's departure, Cora and Henry are horrified to learn they will be caring for the children together.They don't get along and would rather argue or avoid each other completely.Between snow fights, baking cookies, and making Christmas decorations, Cora and Henry are forced to spend time together and soon discover their misconceptions.Surprisingly, they have more in common than they thought.As Christmas nears, their feelings for each other grow, but will it be enough for a Christmas miracle?Enjoy this sweet Amish Christmas romance that will delight you with joys of Christmas, childhood frivolities and how special falling in love can be.

If you had to choose between love or familye, who would you choose?When April's parents passed away, she faced a heart wrenching choice. Unable to turn her five siblings over into foster care, April turned her back on love instead. Now, two years later, with Christmas on the horizon, April is still struggling to be the mamm and daed her siblings had lost.When a blizzard blows through their community in late November, a stranger arrives on their doorstep seeking shelter. It's clear from the very first moment that Joshua has secrets of his own, but he's eager to help around the farm while they wait out the storm.Over the next few days, April finds herself falling in love. She resists the feelings, knowing her responsibility to her siblings is too much to bear to even consider a relationship.With Joshua's presence, they all are reminded of the small joys of life and the meaning of Christmas.But when the blizzard is over, she fears Joshua will leave.Can April allow herself to love again? Will Joshua be the man she hopes he truly is?Find out now in this sweet Amish Christmas novel. Enjoy the journey as you bear witness to what loss, heartache and broken dreams could amount to, if you don't have faith in Gott's plan for your life.

He wanted to give her a new barn, instead he gives her his heart...When a tornado rips through their valley, May is devastated to lose not only their barn and half their harvest, but her father as well. Struggling to make ends meet with cold weather on the horizon, May is concerned that she will never manage to rebuild the barn in time before winter.Bram is pleased when the bishop approaches him to rebuild May's barn. The entire community comes together to raise funds for the materials, and Bram offers his services free of charge. But as soon as Bram meets May, he realizes that working for May could be more dangerous for his heart than his reputation as a carpenter.As Christmas draws closer, both Bram and May discover an unexpected connection. Bram tries to fight against his feelings, having been scorned by love before. Whilst May is uncertain if she's ready for the next chapter of her life, whilst still mourning her father's death.Can a Christmas miracle bring Bram and May together, or will friendship have to be enough for now? Enjoy this sweet Amish Christmas romance that will remind you of the true spirit of Christmas.

Is an arranged marriage an act of will or fate?Dinah and Seth have only met once; on the day their parents agreed to arrange a match between them. Regardless of their arguments, pleas, and desperate attempts to cancel the arrangement, the next time they meet is on their wedding day.It's clear they don't get along. This is not going to work with two different personalities and skewed perceptions of each other and of life.With continual arguments and regrets, they both realize that unless they annul their marriage, they face a lifetime of unhappiness.Everything changes, however, when disaster strikes.The outcome is something neither expected.Will Seth and Dinah realize that sometimes love is more than we can ever imagine? Enjoy this sweet Amish romance that will remind you that everything happens for a reason, even when we don't understand.

Faith is trusting in Gott, even when you don't understand.Salome Yoder has been on Rumspringa for almost a year, but with no interest in going to an Englisch city to experience a different type of life.Her commitment to her faith is steadfast. She doesn't need to prove it to herself or anyone else. But when an opportunity arises to join an interfaith summer camp, it's a way for Salome to celebrate her faith whilst meeting people from the Englisch world.Will Pike inherited a vast fortune when his parents passed away. He has dedicated his life and his inheritance to charity work.When he's asked to lead the upcoming interfaith summer camp, Will looks forward to seeing intercity kids and Amish youth renew their faith in a beautiful setting.Neither Will nor Salome expected the strong connection they discover after meeting at camp. The more they try to ignore it, the deeper they fall in love.But regardless of their feelings for each other, a romance between them can never succeed. When camp is over, they will each be returning to their different lives and never see each other again.Questions plaque both Will and Salome about their newfound love. Why would God bring them together, only to tear them apart when camp is over?Enjoy this sweet Amish summer romance that will take you on a heartfelt journey of love, faith, and self-discovery.

Daisy is desperate for answers. Answers she must leave home to find!After learning about her adoption, Daisy is confused and feeling betrayed. When nightmares about her birth mother continue to haunt her, she knows the only way to move on is to find the hard answers to her past.Her quest starts in Harrisburg. When the cab driver, Ryan Ascot, picks her up at the bus stop, she's grateful for his company. But as her journey leads to other communities, Ryan insists on driving her there as well.While her nerve-wracking search continues, Daisy gradually falls for this Heaven sent Englischer.A relationship between them could never be a possibility, and yet Daisy turns to Ryan for support with every obstacle she faces. When her search is over, it devastates Daisy to return home and leave Ryan behind.Will Daisy find peace in her past, or face more disappointment? Can she open her heart to an Englischer that could never share a future with her? Enjoy this second book in the Eymann trilogy and witness as Daisy learns more about herself and life whilst losing her heart to an Englischer.

A letter, delivered fifteen years late, leaves Clara with more questions than answers.Fifteen years before, Clara's mother travelled to Shipshewana to support her dying sister.But her mother never made it back home to Lancaster County.Clara's life was shattered.Years later, an apologetic postal service delivers a letter and Clara learns for the first time about her mother's plans to move to a new community and get married.Confused and intrigued, Clara travels to Shipshewana to find some answers.Joseph Schwartz never knew of her mother's passing. He welcomes Clara in a fatherly way and invites her to stay until Christmas to get to know the family she would have been part of.Enjoy this sweet Amish Christmas romance that will leave you believing in the power of Gott and that Christmas miracles still happen.

This Thanksgiving, it's more about pumpkins than turkey for Hannah and Joseph.After Hannah Yoder loses both her parents in a tragic accident, she has a daunting choice to make.Should she sell the familye farm, or continue her father's legacy as a pumpkin farmer? Not knowing the challenges ahead, she boldly follows in her father's footsteps.Joseph Slaber could always count on intense competition from Eli Yoder. When he hears of Eli's passing, he silently rejoices at the prospect of having a better chance of winning this year's grand prize at the annual pumpkin contest. That is, until he runs into Eli's daughter at one of his vendors.The last thing Joseph expected was for Hannah to continue where her father had left off.As harvest approaches, the tables turn when an unexpected attraction springs up between the rival farmers.Enjoy this sweet Amish romance as Hannah and Joseph grow prize winning pumpkins, discover respectful competition and fall in love.

Christmas Miracles, a Storm of Challenges and the Power of Prayer.Aaron and Lizzie Kauffman have accepted that Gott will never bless them with kinner. But when Aaron finds a stranger giving birth in their barn on Christmas Eve, their lives are about to change.Susan, a teenage runaway, immediately knows the Kauffmans can offer her daughter far more than she ever can. She asks them to raise Noelle as their own.Lizzie and Aaron accept their Christmas Miracle with all the joy in the world. Finally, they are the parents they always wanted to be. But their jubilation is short-lived when they come face to face with Englisch systems and laws they don't understand.As Lizzie and Aaron fight for Noelle, their only saving grace is to find Susan and to rely on the power of prayer.Enjoy this sweet Amish Christmas story that will remind you of the love of community, the strength of a family and the unbreakable bond between mother and child.

The much awaited conclusion of the King Family Trilogy.Jacob's home again and determined more than ever to earn his father's trust!Generations of Kings have worked this family farm. Jacob wants to show his father that slight changes could make an enormous improvement to their bottom line. He left the year before because his father refused to consider his suggestions. Now he hopes his father will be more open to listening.First on his list, Jacob seeks a higher price for their corn.From the first moment he meets their new buyer, Julia Adams, he knows she's the woman of his dreams.But one big problem. Julia is Englisch!As the crop year moves along, Jacob falls deeper and deeper in love with a woman he knows he can never have. What is he to do?Will Jacob choose his family over love, or will this last book in this trilogy bring more unexpected surprises to the King farm? Find out now in this family novel that lets you witness the trials and tribulations of Amish life.

Fear has plagued Iris for years, but hope fills her heart this Christmas season!Never officially diagnosed, Iris Riehl knows she's agoraphobic.It started with small things, like the fear of town or strange people, until it intensified into fear of life beyond her homestead. She couldn't leave the house, go to town or attend Sunday singings.But in her community, she has a secret admirer. Knowing about her fears, he takes it upon himself to find a way into Iris's heart with an advent calendar. All without ever meeting her in person.At first, she is curious about the advent calendar and the gifts that appear each morning.Charmed by her anonymous admirer, Iris doesn't know how it will continue or if it can. She's afraid of people and can't leave the homestead.Will Iris overcome her fears? Can her anonymous admirer steal her heart and show her how brave she truly is? Grab your copy of this heart-warming Amish Christmas romance now to find out.

When tragedy strikes, the consequences are life changing.After a terrible accident claims the lives of both their parents, Joseph suddenly becomes his brother Isaacs's sole guardian.Along with running the family farm, Joseph is burdened with more responsibility than he is prepared for.For the next year, Joseph puts his whole life on hold, even his upcoming engagement to Beth Stoltzfus. When he is informed by his kind neighbor that she can no longer watch little Isaac during the day, Joseph frantically needs a nanny.The bishop sends Hope Maas to fill the position. Kind and fun-loving, Hope quickly wins over young Isaac's heart.With his sweetheart Beth pushing for an engagement, Joseph is cautious to take the leap. He no longer only has his own future to think of, but what is best for Isaac as well.This sweet Amish romance will engage you with the hard decisions Joseph has to make, whilst delighting you with a gradually unfolding romance.

The overwhelming life of a caregiver can test one's faith to the extreme!Enjoy this last installment of the Eymann family trilogy.With her mother's health declining, Celia faces her hardest challenge ever.Now that her brother and sister are both married, their mother's care falls entirely to Celia. Although she is happy for her siblings for finding love, Celia feels like an intruder in her childhood home.Perhaps it would be better for everyone if Celia had a home of her own to care for her ailing mother? At first, her brother Lucas is hesitant, but finally, he agrees.When Daniel Stoltzfus comes to quote on Celia's new home construction, she's surprised by her attraction to him. As she watches her dream home come to life, she struggles to see her mother fading away a little more each day. Now isn't the time for romance, but will Celia have another chance if she turns it away?Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as Celia struggles with her own happiness and her mother's failing health.

Will Edward's dream drive his family away?Edward has always been fascinated by food and cooking, but as a farmer's son, he kept his passion hidden.When he lands a temporary job at the local bakery, Edward's talent blossoms.Working alongside the lovely Naomi Hostetler preparing the dough, chocolate ganache and quiches, Edward falls in love with more than just the art of cooking.However, his dream puts him at odds with his disapproving father, and the tension in the Fischer family grows. Will Edward have to choose between love and family?Join with the Fischer Family in this heartwarming Amish romance. Is pursuing our dreams worth risking the love of our families?Enjoy their journey as you learn the answer for yourself.

When the secret love of her life is arrested, Edwina's life is in turmoil.Edwina has always dreamed of a future with her neighbor and good friend, Daniel. Although he is a few years older, Edwina believed that when the time was right, their age difference wouldn't matter.A tragic accident one night claims the life of a young Amish man on his Rumspringa.In the wrong place at the wrong time, Daniel is the focus of the police investigation. Although he pleads his innocence, their initial findings prove otherwise.The evidence is mounting against him and unless a miracle happens, he's facing real jail time and a life without the girl he secretly loves.Edwina can't find it in her heart to believe that Daniel would commit such a callous act and lie about it, but doubts are born about the man she dreams to have a future with.Is Daniel guilty or is the evidence circumstantial? Can Edwina find it in her heart to defend a man everyone in the community scorns? Find out now in this sweet Amish romance that will have you burning through the pages to learn the truth.

Both Leah and Joshua have embraced love in the past - can they give it another chance?Pregnant with her firstborn, Leah is devastated when her husband was killed in a tragic accident. For the past four years, Leah has focused all her time and attention on raising her son and struggling to make ends meet.Joshua had been engaged to the love of his life, only to learn shortly before their wedding that she had fallen in love with his best friend. To escape Indiana and the pain of betrayal, he moves to Lancaster County to establish a new business.Through a series of events, Leah and Joshua's paths keep crossing. Neither of them are ready for the attraction they feel, but then, love isn't predictable. It arrives when you least expect it.Can Joshua take a chance on love again? Will Leah be able to leave the past behind to look to her future? Enjoy this sweet Amish romance that will remind you that love is a gift and a blessing to be embraced.

Abigail is ready to move on with her life!Although Abigail is the oldest daughter in the King family, her illness causes her parents to coddle her.At 22, she is the only one of her siblings still at home. She has always known her illness is the reason for her parent's overprotectiveness, but she desperately needs them to understand she's ready to live her life.On the verge of following her brother's footsteps and running away, her parents concede to allow her to sell quilts at a farm stall. It is there that she gets to know Peter.Traumatic events are almost disastrous.Can Abigail prove she can take care of herself? Will Peter accept her for whom she is? Find out now in this second installment of the King-family trilogy.Enjoy every moment as you witness this Amish family's challenges, triumphs and moments of honesty and love.

She loved him once, but her family stood in the way!Penny Hershberger was seventeen years old when she fell in love with Seth Mast. Excited for their future, neither of them imagined Penny's parents would break off the engagement.Seth left for Indiana the very next day.Now Seth has returned to Lancaster County seven years later to deal with his late father's affairs. He assumes that if he sees Penny again, she will be married with a string of children. Instead, he finds her as single as the day he left.Penny never stopped loving Seth, but that is a secret she holds close to her heart. She never courted again and instead focused all of her time and energy on sewing and cleaning for an extra income. When she sees him again, all those memories come rushing back, but she knows they're of no use. Seth probably already has a family in Indiana and to him, she's just the girl he left behind.Will gossip and misunderstandings stand in the way of Penny and Seth finding each other again after all these years? Can Penny forgive her parents for making her give up Seth years ago? Find out now in this sweet Amish romance that will remind you that everything happens for a reason, and in Gott's time.

A tale of loss, love, and hope.Eve lost her husband five years ago. David, her son, had only been five years old at the time. Since then, Eve has focused all her energy on making ends meet and being a good mother.Michael Hauptfleisch lost his wife and son in an accident ten years ago. Struggling to move on, Michael has held onto his grief and became a recluse. It was easier to nurture his anguish than to bid his memories farewell.When Eve's son David overhears a conversation about Michael Hauptfleisch and his hermit ways, David empathizes and wants to help. He prays for guidance and soon begins on a journey of doing chores for Gott. Through these chores, he hopes to help Michael overcome his grief.David's journey of chores for Gott is short-lived. Instead of turning his back on the man who chastened him for his kindness, David enlists the help of his mother to nurse Michael back to health.Chores for Gott encompass a journey of loss and love. You are taken on an emotional roller coaster as you see grief through the eyes of a young boy and experience it through the heart of a man who has lost everything.Through faith, Michael, David and Eve work through difficult challenges to find their happily ever after.

Traditions are cherished...In Esther's community, they have celebrated Oschterdaag Sunday with a picnic and egg hunt for as long as she can remember.But when a change of circumstances suddenly forces its cancelation, Esther is determined to keep the tradition alive.Dan Beachy has been working on the Slabaugh Pear Orchard for two years. Secretly, he has fallen in love with Esther, but doesn't know how to tell her. When he learns of the Oschterdaag disaster, he takes it upon himself to save the tradition and spend more time with Esther.As they plan and prepare for the upcoming picnic and egg hunt, both Esther and Dan are drawn to each other.But just as everything falls into place with their feelings and the preparations for Oschterdaag, an unexpected turn of events threatens to ruin everything.Can Dan and Esther save Oschterdaag for their community? Will Esther open her heart to a farm worker, and can Dan be the man that Esther deserves?Find out now in this sweet Amish romance that will remind you of the importance of traditions and that miracles truly exist.

As the Fischer siblings come of age, familye dynamics are in for a dramatic change!Edward and Bram were born on the same day. They share the same features in both build and coloring, except for their eyes. Their sister, Daisy, arrived two years later.The Fischer siblings have known Lucy Maas, the neighbor's daughter, for as long as they can remember. They are all the best of friends and have been for years... but things are about to change.Both brothers secretly love Lucy, although neither will admit it.Troubles begin when their father unknowingly creates waves on what had once been calm waters. Each brother is given a challenge with the most successful farmer awarded their half of the farm.Bram is a farmer. He understands the seasons and the land. Edward, though, has always harbored another interest. One he knows his father won't approve of.As the brother's rivalry begins out in the field, it soon becomes a full-scale war over Lucy's heart.You're invited into the Fischer household to observe how love complicates simple interactions and almost destroys a sibling bond.This sweet Amish romance is Book 1 in the Fischer Family Trilogy.

A tale of loss, hardship and hope - at Christmas.The Schrock sisters lost their mother only a few months ago.As the new head of the family, Lavina realizes more debt than she can imagine. They all face a very bleak Christmas season this year.When the youngest, Daisy, reveals their problems and poverty to a perfect stranger, Lavina is horrified, but little did she know this man would come to mean more to her family than she could ever expect.At first Eli comes by the Schrock home to offer help with chores, but he soon falls for Lavina.Lavina is resistant to his charm, so Eli tricks her into their first buggy ride. With Christmas approaching, Eli vows to make it a good one for the sisters and to steal Lavina's heart.Enjoy this sweet Amish romance that will remind you that for some, Christmas is a difficult time of year. It will open your heart and make you believe in Christmas miracles once again.