The Hope of Refuge
Book 1 in the Ada's House Amish Romance Series
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Cassandra Campbell
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Cindy Woodsmall
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The first book in the Ada's House series, The Hope of Refuge is a moving story of love, hope, and new beginnings from New York Times best-selling author Cindy Woodsmall.
The widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore is struggling against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When her stalker ransacks her home, Cara and her daughter, Lori, flee New York City for an Amish community, eager for a fresh start. But she discovers that long-held secrets about her family history ripple beneath the surface of Dry Lake, Pennsylvania, and it’s no place for an outsider. One Amish man, Ephraim Mast, dares to fulfill the command he believes that he received from God - “Be me to her” - despite how it threatens his way of life. While Ephraim tries to do what he believes is right, will he be shunned and lose everything, including the guarded single mother who simply longs for a better life?
A complete opposite of the hard, untrusting Cara, Ephraim’s sister Deborah also finds her dreams crumbling when the man she has pledged to build a life with begins withdrawing from Deborah and his community, including his mother, Ada Stoltzfus. Can the run-down house that Ada envisions transforming unite them toward a common purpose - or will it push Mahlon away forever?
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28
Pregnant and desperate, Victoria Worthington runs to the only place that’s ever felt safe. For years she’s been controlled, first by her crime-boss father, then by her ex-boyfriend. Donning a hand-sewn dress, a kapp, and a new name, she escapes as Abby Martin to the Amish community of Harts Haven, where she spent happy summers with her grandparents. Taking a job as a maid at the local inn, Abby plans to repair her grandparents’ abandoned house and build a new life for her baby.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Somewhat interesting
- By Carol Blackstone on 06-08-22
By: Patricia Davids
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An Amish Harvest
- Four Novellas
- By: Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, and others
- Narrated by: Heather Wynne
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 54
Under the Harvest Moon by Beth Wiseman: When Naomi Dienner is suddenly widowed, she never expects to find love again...until she meets Brock Mulligan, an English family friend hired at harvest time. Will God open Naomi's heart - and give Brock his own second chance at love? Other stories: Love and Buggy Rides by Amy Clipston; Mischief in the Autumn Air by Vannetta Chapman; and A Quiet Love by Kathleen Fuller.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ok book, amazing narrator
- By Amazon Customer on 09-14-19
By: Beth Wiseman, and others
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The Forgotten Recipe
- An Amish Heirloom Novel, Book 1
- By: Amy Clipston
- Narrated by: Lauren Berst
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 10
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4 out of 5 stars 7
Veronica Fisher knows how lucky she is to be marrying her best friend. Seth Lapp is kind, hardworking, and handsome—but most importantly, he loves Veronica. When an accident on the job steals Seth away from her, a heartbroken Veronica is certain she will never love—or be loved—again. Yet when she discovers a batch of forgotten recipes and opens a bake stand to sell her Mammi’s raspberry pies, Veronica picks up a regular customer who gives her heart pause.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Stalker
- By Anonymous User on 05-06-24
By: Amy Clipston
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Written in Love
- An Amish Letters Novel Series, Book 1
- By: Kathleen Fuller
- Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 223
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 199
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 198
Jalon Chupp has a past he isn't proud to claim. He's worked hard to overcome his youthful mistakes, and he has recommitted himself to his faith. When he receives a sweet note included in a piece of misdirected mail, he can't help but write back. Soon, the letters he receives from Phoebe are the highlights of his days, and with a hopeful heart, he suggests they meet in person.
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4 out of 5 stars
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First in series
- By J.C. on 09-11-18
By: Kathleen Fuller
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The Hope Jar
- The Prayer Jars, Book 1
- By: Wanda E. Brunstetter
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 229
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 198
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 195
Michelle Taylor is not who her new family in Lancaster County believes her to be. The Lapps were looking for their long-lost granddaughter when they met Michelle, and she assumed the identity of Sara Murray. Once homeless and hopeless, Michelle has come to love her new Amish friends and even considers the idea of romance among them. Finding an old blue jar in the barn that is filled with slips of paper containing thoughts, quotes, and prayers by an unknown author becomes a boost to Michelle’s budding faith.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful
- By lora sitterding on 08-10-18
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The Choice
- Lancaster County Secrets, Book 1
- By: Suzanne Woods Fisher
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 140
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 119
Lancaster County has always been her home - but where does her heart belong? One moment Carrie Weaver was looking forward to running away with Lancaster Barnstormers pitcher Solomon Riehl - plans that included leaving the Amish community where they grew up. But the next moment she was staring into a future as broken as her heart....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Literary Amish Story
- By Carrie Fancett Pagels on 11-29-11
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A Man of His Word
- Hearts of Middlefield Series, Book 1
- By: Kathleen Fuller
- Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 286
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 256
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 257
In just a few short months, Moriah Miller's perfect life unravels. Newly wed and newly pregnant, Moriah is abandoned by her husband, Levi. He's left her, his family, and their faith without a backward glance. The community, stunned, rushes to the young woman's aid. But there is someone who feels more than just sympathy for Moriah. Gabriel Miller - Levi's twin - longs for an intimate commitment that might someday bind them to one another. Convinced of the impossibility of his dream, Gabriel settles for a mere friendship with the woman he loves.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great read!
- By Terri Barrett on 05-08-18
By: Kathleen Fuller
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Plain Perfect
- Daughters of the Promise, Book 1
- By: Beth Wiseman
- Narrated by: Renee Ertl
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
Lillian's first 27 years have been challenging at best. Her decision to get reacquainted with her Amish grandparents in Lancaster County, PA, is an attempt at finding peace in a complicated world. But her plan has a flaw.... Lillian is practicing the Amish lifestyle with no real understanding or relationship with God. And despite her best efforts, complications arise when she takes a fancy to Amish widower Samuel Stoltzfus who has an 11-year-old son, David.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Nice storyline
- By Tracy Gimpel on 04-29-24
By: Beth Wiseman
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Reflection
- By: Diane Chamberlain
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 15 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 793
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 720
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Story4 out of 5 stars 718
Twenty years ago, a terrible tragedy shattered the tranquility of the small Pennsylvania Dutch town of Reflection. The residents of the village have never forgiven the one woman they blamed for what happened - Rachel Huber. After the incident, Rachel left the town and cut off all ties there. But when Rachel receives the news that her estranged grandmother, Helen, is ill and needs her care, she returns to Reflection.
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5 out of 5 stars
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How did I ever miss this book!!
- By joni on 04-16-16
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Winter’s Awakening
- Seasons of Sugarcreek, Book One
- By: Shelley Shepard Gray
- Narrated by: Robynn Rodriguez
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 56
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 40
In the small Amish town of Sugarcreek, Ohio, Joshua knows what’s expected of him: to work at the family store and to finally marry Gretta, whom he’s courted for years. But when a new English family moves in next door—and their teenage daughter catches his eye—Joshua wonders if his future plans are set too firmly in stone.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Boring and annoying
- By WeRLoved on 09-19-21
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A Thousand Tomorrows
- Cody Gunner, Book 1
- By: Karen Kingsbury
- Narrated by: Joey Collins
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 275
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 251
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Story5 out of 5 stars 252
Kingsbury, a CBA best-selling author, delivers her signature mix of melodrama and genuine emotional punch in this novel about two young rodeo stars and their experiences with Down syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Always a Great Read
- By Kindle Customer on 09-03-17
By: Karen Kingsbury
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Wedding Ring
- A Shenandoah Album Novel
- By: Emilie Richards
- Narrated by: Isabel Keating
- Length: 15 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 107
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 99
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 99
Needing time to contemplate her troubled marriage, Tessa MacRae agrees to spend the summer helping her mother and grandmother clean out the family home in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. But the three women have never been close.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it All Over Again
- By Kathryn @theBookDate on 03-26-16
By: Emilie Richards
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Back in the Saddle
- By: Ruth Logan Herne
- Narrated by: Anna Salinas
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46
Colt Stafford's winner-take-all personality clashed with his father's similar temperament and led Colt to pursue his own success far from the Double S ranch. The opportunity came in private equities once he earned his way to a desk on Wall Street. But timing is everything and Colt's financial demise coincided with his father's illness. God's perfect timing doesn't always seem all that perfect, but Colt needed a job, the Double S needed Colt, and Sam sent his prodigal son a ticket, and Colt came home.
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1 out of 5 stars
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horrible
- By mandi on 12-31-18
By: Ruth Logan Herne
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The Decision
- By: Wanda E. Brunstetter
- Narrated by: Pam Turlow
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 159
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 138
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 137
Starting over in a new Amish community after suffering terrible heartbreak has been going good for Jonah Miller, until his heart takes another terrible hit. Elaine Schrock loves Jonah, but she feels she must dedicate herself to taking care of her grandmother. Jonah doesn't know if he can risk loving a third time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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decisions
- By Rose on 03-20-15
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A Hopeful Heart
- Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel Series, Book 1
- By: Amy Clipston
- Narrated by: Amy Melissa Bentley
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 201
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 178
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 177
Hannah Glick finds herself at a crossroads in her life. Her community offers her love and support after the untimely death of her husband, but an Englisher offers her the chance of a new life after her unexpected tragedy. Wealthy businessman Trey Peterson is surprised by his attraction to the gentle Amish woman who works as a housekeeper in the Lancaster Grand Hotel. They share a common bond of loss and are able to offer each other comfort and support as they journey through their grief.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good book
- By Amazon Customer on 07-01-17
By: Amy Clipston
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Courting Cate
- The Courtships of Lancaster County, Book 1
- By: Leslie Gould
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 10 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 182
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 170
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 168
Number-one best-selling author Leslie Gould delivers a new Amish romance series. When Amish farmer Pete Treger moves to Paradise Township, Pennsylvania, seeking a better life, he meets sisters Cate and Betsy Miller. Both are beautiful, but older sister Cate is known more for her sharp tongue and fiery temper than her striking appearance. Betsy, on the other hand, is sweet and flirty - and seems to have attracted most of the bachelors in Lancaster County! However, the sisters' wealthy father has made one hard and fast rule: Elder sister must marry first, before the younger can even start courting.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Relaxing romance
- By Tammy on 05-04-15
By: Leslie Gould