October Song
The Heritage of Lancaster County
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Narrated by:
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Aimee Lilly
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By:
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Beverly Lewis
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Lancaster County is cloaked in autumn splendor, and a reunion is in the air....
Awakening to darkness, Katie, in a dreamy haze, thought surely she was back in her bedroom at Hickory Hollow, that it was time to rise 'n' shine, hurry into chore clothes, get out to the barn to help with the milking. But, as she lay there listening, ears attuned for her father's call up the steps, she realized she was not a girl growing up in the Lapp home. She was a young married woman, curled up next to Dan, her sleeping husband.
From newlyweds Katie and Dan living in the shadow of the shunning, to Rachel and Philip embracing parenthood even as he acclimates to Amish life as an outsider.... From the courtship of Lydia Cottrell and her betrothed, Levi King, to Sarah Cain, now a wife and mother struggling to bridge her own life with that of the People.... October Song is overflowing with the simpler things of life that make a Lewis novel an unforgettable journey into the depths of the human heart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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better than her last one
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not one of her best
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sweet read
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cherish Me
- A clean, sweet, faith-filled reunion romance, plain heroine, scarred hero, in a small town where life begins at 40!
- By: Autumn Macarthur, Chapel Cove Romances
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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She's back in the hometown she never wanted to return to, along with the high school heartbreaker she never wanted to see again. A second chance at forty, or a second heartbreak? When her beloved aunt’s sudden illness sends Nai back to Chapel Cove to manage the town’s bookstore, her successful, independent, organized life in Texas seems a million miles away. Between a book-hoarding aunt, a leaky roof, unruly pets, wobbly faith, and flaky bookstore staff, the last thing she wants is to have to rely on local cop Mateo Rodriguez for help. Not when he's the guy who broke her heart, ...
By: Autumn Macarthur, and others
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Love's Unfading Light
- An Eagle Harbor Novel Series, Book 1
- By: Naomi Rawlings
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 321
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 288
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 290
Tressa Danell is finished with men - from the wastrel who left her a widow to the smelly trapper who keeps proposing to the banker who wants to repossess her bakery. Every hour is spent working to pay off her late husband's debt and keep a roof over her son's head, though it's doubtful she can do both for very long. But one thing's certain - she'll never be beholden to a man again.
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5 out of 5 stars
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delighted
- By DjBessett on 10-05-20
By: Naomi Rawlings
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The Shunning
- By: Beverly Lewis
- Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 86
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 75
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 75
In The Shunning, beautiful 22-year-old Katie Lapp longs to experience the forbidden things of the outside world, even while she is making plans to forever embrace the traditions of her people. In a few days, Katie will marry Bishop John, a widower with five young children. She should be excited, but instead she feels trapped. Her thoughts in turmoil, she heads to the attic to be alone. As she explores a dusty trunk, she discovers a satin infant gown, much too fancy for an Amish baby.
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5 out of 5 stars
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response to Shunning
- By Dora G. on 01-17-21
By: Beverly Lewis
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Seaside Cowboy's Assistant
- By: Alexa Verde
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs
- Unabridged
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What happens when a sunshine assistant falls for her grumpy cowboy boss, plus a kidnapping or two?When the boss she adores falls for someone else, Saylor Helms hides her pain at another lost love behind a cheerful smile, looks for a new job, and vows to never lose her heart again. When she becomes an assistant to the grumpy cowboy Darius Lawrence, she also has to fight her attraction to her new boss. It’s more difficult to keep her sense of humor when she and Darius are taken hostage in a jewelry store robbery. Can they escape before they become dinner for rats—or get so starved they ...
By: Alexa Verde
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The Fiddler
- By: Beverly Lewis
- Narrated by: Christina Moore, Andy Paris
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 505
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 456
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 461
A wrong turn in a rainstorm leads Englisher Amelia Devries to Michael Hostetler - and the young Amishman's charming Old Order community of Hickory Hollow. Despite their very different backgrounds, Amelia and Michael both feel hemmed in by the expectations of others and struggle with how to find room for their own hopes. And what first seems to be a chance encounter might just change their lives forever.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Doesn't disappoint!
- By Anne on 02-10-13
By: Beverly Lewis
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The Stone Wall
- By: Beverly Lewis
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 217
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 202
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Story5 out of 5 stars 199
Anna is eager to begin a new chapter in her life as a Lancaster County tour guide in the picturesque area where her Plain grandmother once stayed. Anna wishes she could talk with her grandmother about those long-ago days, but the elderly woman suffers from Alzheimer's, and beyond a vague hint about an old stone wall, much about that time is a mystery. Thankfully, Martin Nolt, a handsome Mennonite, takes the young Beachy Amish woman under his wing for her training, familiarizing her with local highlights, including Peaceful Meadows Horse Retreat, for children with special needs.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stupendous! Great story and histor lesson!
- By Love to Read! on 10-08-20
By: Beverly Lewis
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Cowboy for Annabelle
- By: Jovie Grace
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 63
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 63
To dodge a group of ruthless debt collectors, an impoverished southern belle agrees to become the mail-order bride of a rugged cowboy in this sweetly suspenseful historical romance! After refusing to marry the cruel new owner of her childhood home, Annabelle Lane finds herself on the run from the scoundrels he hires to change her mind. In desperation, she signs a mail-order bride contract and hops on the next train, praying the groom she is matched with is a man worth running toward. The most sought-after range rider in the west, Ethan Vasquez is highly skilled at protecting livestock from ...
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great story
- By B Dupont on 08-19-24
By: Jovie Grace
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This Road We Traveled
- By: Jane Kirkpatrick
- Narrated by: Donna Postel
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 200
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 179
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 179
Three generations of the Brown women travel west together on the Oregon Trail, but each seeks something different. When the trail divides, a decision must be made that could bring survival or tragedy. The challenges faced will form the character of one woman - and impact the future for many more.
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1 out of 5 stars
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This book should come under the genre of Christian novel
- By Peggy Calcagnie on 11-12-19
By: Jane Kirkpatrick
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Church Folk
- By: Michele Andrea Bowen
- Narrated by: Denise Burse
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 165
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 140
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 140
Weaving together the turbulent 1960s Civil Rights movement with the chaos within the Greater Hope Gospel United Church, Bowen carries a message of hope that transcends human failings. Young, handsome Rev. Theophilus Simmons and his new bride Essie settle into pastoral life as the "first couple" of the congregation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Clean, Christian nostalgia
- By Alisha on 03-22-16
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The Covenant
- Abram's Daughters Series #1
- By: Beverly Lewis
- Narrated by: Aimee Lilly
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 60
Following such bestsellers as The Shunning and The Postcard, Beverly Lewis's explosive new novel unveils the layers of deeply rooted Amish tradition as seen through the eyes of Leah and Sadie Ebersol, two courting-age sisters. The Amish community of Gobbler's Knob holds everything Leah has ever desired until a pact with her older sister, lured by the outside world, leaves her clinging to God's promises.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Covenant
- By KJM on 02-19-25
By: Beverly Lewis
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On the Sandy Beach
- Raspberry Ridge Sweet Beach Romance, Book 1
- By: Jessie Gussman
- Narrated by: Jay Dyess
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
Vera Miller, a talented garden designer, comes to Raspberry Ridge with a heavy heart, planning a garden in memory of her son. Dominic, her estranged husband, joins her to help. Working together, they reminisce about their youth spent by Lake Michigan's shores.
By: Jessie Gussman
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The Way Back
- Lights of Acadia, Book 1
- By: Heidi Chiavaroli
- Narrated by: Heidi Chiavaroli
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 4
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4
The summer before her senior year of high school, Laney Jacobs and her best friend jump from a six-story beachside cliff in an attempt to impress their boyfriends. Laney rose from the water. Her friend did not. Six years later, when Laney’s troubled mother’s memoir hits the bestseller list airing the family’s destructive secrets, Laney is forced to relive the trauma, this time in the public eye. To escape the scrutiny, she seeks shelter at her estranged grandmother’s seaside inn.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Meaningful Story
- By Carrie A. Turansky on 06-22-24
By: Heidi Chiavaroli
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Marrying Mandy
- A Marriage of Convenience Inspirational Romance (Brides of Clearwater, Book 1)
- By: Melanie D. Snitker
- Narrated by: Lynn Marie Brunk
- Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7
A marriage of convenience might be crazy...or an answer to both of their prayers. Mandy Hudson swore she'd never marry. Abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandparents, she has a hard time trusting that real love will last. When her grandmother dies, Mandy is shocked to discover a stipulation in the will. Considering marriage to her best friend may be the only way to keep her family's beloved bed-and-breakfast.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Engaging, clean story
- By Waneda Shaw on 02-27-24
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Seaside Cowboy's Love at First Sight
- By: Alexa Verde
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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When those she loved betrayed her and now someone is trying to kill her, can she trust her cowboy protector? After being deceived for most of her life, Zoey Crawford discovers she built her life on quicksand. Her mother betrayed her, and her affluent father is a stranger to her. Back in her coastal hometown due to his health scare, she’s building a new life and learning to trust again. Love is the last thing on her list. But someone has it in for the new heiress in town, and a modern knight in cowboy boots with shiny spurs saves her life twice. Can she open her heart for love and ...
By: Alexa Verde
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