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When Elaine Lapp’s parents decide to move to Pennsylvania, Elaine is given an ultimatum: Find a husband, or move with them. At 25 years old, Elaine is more than ready to start a life of her own, even though she struggles with her physical limitations. Asher Stuckey is a widow with a young daughter, still reeling from the loss of his wife, Rachel. When his path crosses with Elaine’s, he notices the bond she immediately forms with his daughter. As they work to overcome their limitations and past hurts, the two face a crisis that will either make or break their relationship.

Widowed farmer and father, Ezra Lapp never thought he could love another woman after he lost his wife. Now that his son is grown, he finds himself falling for a woman much too young for him. To make matters worse, she’s the daughter of one of his closest friends. Ezra can’t seem to stay away from her, however, despite knowing that her daed would never approve of the match. Sally Wagler fears she is destined to be an old maidel.

Caught between love and loyalty, Tamara embarks on a heart-wrenching journey to find a way to protect her father and brothers while also following her own heart. In a story of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love, Tamara must navigate the complexities of family bonds and the quest for personal happiness in the face of adversity.

A young Amish woman, Karen Helmuth, is torn between God’s commandment to honor her parents and her own heart’s desire. How can she obey her mother’s final request to care for her three brothers and the family farm when her heart is pulling her in a different direction? Karen is floundering when an older widower offers her a way out. An older wealthy widower. If she accepts his offer of marriage, she can save her brothers and the farm, but she will have to deny her growing feelings for Nicodemus Imhoff. She is at a crossroads, never dreaming that God has a plan that could fix everything.

Englischer Marcy Sutton flees her home in Ohio when problems caused by her husband Scott’s gambling addiction wreak havoc. She takes her two young children to stay at a friend’s lakeside cabin in Indiana, but on the way, the car breaks down, and they are stranded in a blizzard. Marcy and her children seek shelter with Hester and Gideon’s Amish family, whose simple way of life reminds Marcy of the true meaning of the Christmas season.

Florence Glick has devoted her life to taking care of her injured, widowed sister and her four children. When a mysterious neighbor moves into the abandoned Yoder farm next door, Florence’s interest is piqued. Philip Lehman seems to always be in the right place at the right time to help them, but there is something odd going on. Something he’s not revealing. Something that makes his behavior confusing. As Florence falls for him, she yearns to know his secret.

Nineteen-year-old Amish schoolteacher Eliza Frey is in love with longtime family friend Andy Clymer - but Andy has no clue. He makes that perfectly clear when he asks Eliza for advice about dating two different women, so he can decide which one to marry, and he’d like to be wed by Christmas.

When Hettie Mast’s fiancé leaves her the week before her wedding, she’s heartbroken, embarrassed, and ashamed. So ashamed, in fact, that she lies to cover the betrayal. Even so, her heart dares to hope, and when she meets Amos Wengerd, she wonders if perhaps all is not lost. Maybe there still are good men out there.

Charis Otto is eager to spend the holiday season with her beau, Eli. Perhaps, he’ll propose to her on Christmas. However, her plans are dashed when her mother forces her to go help her ailing aunt in Illinois. She tearfully departs Ohio, promising Eli she’ll write him often and be back in time for Christmas. Eli agrees to write her as well, and the two sweethearts begin a long-distance relationship.

When Waneta Bowman is forced to go and stay with her cousins in Rock Point, Ohio, she misses the beau she left behind in Indiana. Even as she tries to settle into her new life, she waits anxiously to receive a letter from Thomas. But all her letters to him go unanswered. Isn’t he missing her? As the days wear on, Waneta feels guilt when thoughts of her beau are replaced by another man who offers friendship—and perhaps something more.

Dinah’s sister Claudia has been seeing an Englischer, and Dinah has been covering for her. She promises to keep Claudia's secret, but when Claudia disappears, everything comes out, including the lie Claudia told her family when she claimed she was being courted by local Amish boy Aaron Burner. That particular lie burns through Dinah’s heart, for she’s fond of Aaron Burner. More than fond, truth be told.

Forced to leave her community with her family, Clara Burkholder is cast into a miserable life of work and drudgery. She misses being Amish and longs to return. When she hears that Jonas, her childhood friend, has returned to the community, Clara becomes even more desperate. She longs to reach out but can’t find a way. Not until tragedy strikes. Jonas Garber is putting his foot down. After growing up in the Amish community and being forced to relocate with his family, he has returned and is determined to remain.

Evelyn Lantz’s widowed father has recently remarried. At 23, his new wife Greta is only a few months older than Evelyn herself. Yet she behaves like a spoiled child. Now she’s expecting a baby, and things are worse than ever.

Becky Raber is a young widow, seven months pregnant. She’s alone, scared, and misses her late husband. Her only close relative is her cousin, Doris. Becky has no choice but to live with Doris and her husband, Abel Yoder, a stern, dour man. He’s determined to find Becky a new husband, marry her off, and get her out of his house But Becky wants to be independent, and take care of the baby by herself. Then, she meets Noah King, and her world is upended again. She hadn’t counted on meeting someone so kind and tenderhearted. Does Gott have yet a different plan for Becky?

Blanche Weaver’s life falls apart when her husband Andy is killed in a tragic accident. Now widowed with four children, she has no idea how she’ll survive. With winter upon them and Christmas approaching quickly, she manages to get hired at the factory where Andy worked. Blanche’s eldest daughter, at only 10 years old, is tasked with watching her younger siblings. Just when Blanche is about to despair, Jonas Eicher, the local toymaker, intervenes. Blanche doesn’t know what to make of this kind, quiet man who seems to instinctively know what she and her children need.

Nettie Bontrager has spent the last 10 years helping her mammi tend to people in need. She feels valued by the Amish community and has gained the respect of an Englisch doctor who praises her skill and knowledge of herbal remedies. But Nettie’s younger sister often complains about the time Nettie spends working with her herbs while ignoring many household chores. Still, Nettie has much to be grateful for. She especially looks forward to going for drives with her beau, a handsome Amish man she hopes one day to marry.

Pamela Blum wants nothing more than to marry the man of her dreams - Samuel Eicher. Handsome, devoted, and Amish to the very marrow of his bones, Samuel can be a little picky at times, but they've been quietly courting for nearly two years now. Samuel could propose at any minute, and Pamela can't wait. Her future is all planned out ahead of her.

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Bridget Beck has always harbored feelings for Amos Gerhart. The problem: He’s her cousin’s beau. Yet her cousin isn’t happy in her relationship. She confesses to Bridget that she thinks Amos is too steadfast, too dedicated, and not nearly exciting enough. But when Amos inherits property in Ohio, Dawn decides to marry him anyway. Bridget is certain Dawn is only marrying him for the chance to leave town and start a new life, not because she loves him.