Jean Brunstetter

When Joel Byler turned eighteen, he left his Amish roots. But living the good life out in the world requires money, and he finds himself going back home to ask his wealthy and eccentric father for a cash loan--again. How many times can Joel expect to be welcomed back before his father's patience with him wears thin?

"When Sadie Kuhns completes a unique wall hanging that seamlessly blends traditional Amish and Hawaiian quilt patterns, friends encourage her to self-publish a book with photos of her lovely quilt designs. But the project is only a dream until an aunt bequeaths her a large estate worth millions of dollars. How will a young Amish woman handle such a windfall?'--from publisher.

"Journey with the bestselling Brunstetter authors to the unique tropical Amish community in Sarasota, Florida, along with four young sisters originally from Indiana. The Seashell Cake by Wanda E. Brunstetter Leora Lambright is the first to leave home, seeking a warmer climate for health reasons. While on a winter holiday, roofer John Miller meets Leora in the bakery where she is enjoying expressing herself through cake decorating. They are instantly...

Widower Eustace Byler. who stands out in his Amish community for his eccentricity and wealth, wonders if he can ever come to terms with his son's very different life choices.

The Byler family is on a hunt for the father's will while relations continue to deteriorate among the siblings and between Joel and his fiancee. Joel is desperate for closure to his father's estate, but how far is he willing to go in order to restore the chaotic turn his life had taken? Will his quest ignore the needs of those closest to him?

Living alone for the first time in her life is lonely for Elma Hochstetler, whose twin sister Thelma recently married. Though they share the running of a general store, more and more of Thelma’s time is taken up by her growing family. Elma has dated some, but she wonders if she is just too picky to find love. Through a mishap at the farmers’ market, Elma meets Ben Wagler and instantly likes him. But there is a problem. He lives in Grabill—50...

The Amish country is known for an atmosphere of peace and quiet, perfect for front-porch sitting with a good book. Join New York Times bestselling author Brunstetter, her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter as they share 18 heartwarming stories from Amish country.

Experience the stories of three young women who search for faith and love within this special place. Deanna is a widow who sees her second chance of love slipping away. Rose Mary is at a point in life where she must choose the path of her faith and the right man to walk with her on it. Leila is burdened with family responsibilities and wonders when she will ever start a family of her own.

The Seashell Cake: Leora Lambright is the first to leave home, seeking a warmer climate for health reasons. While on a winter holiday, roofer John Miller meets Leora in the bakery where she is enjoying expressing herself through cake decorating. They are instantly attracted to each other and spend several days bike riding, fishing, playing shuffleboard, and trying local restaurants. But when Leora makes it clear she'll never again live up north, without...

Kristi Palmer thought Joel Byler was the man she would marry, until she suddenly learns he has been hiding a lot from her. He never told her about growing up Amish, but the problem is that he rebelled from all that was good in his upbringing and put his selfish desires first. Now he has stolen money from their joint account, and she is done.