The Amish Widow's Heart. Marta Perry

      

      Can she put the past aside and love again?

      She can’t change the past...

      but can she choose a new beginning?

      To secure her young son’s future, widow Bethany Esch steps in to help Daniel Miller keep the store he owned with her late husband running smoothly. But she soon discovers her marriage hid a stunning secret. Though Daniel had no knowledge of her husband’s clandestine life, he’ll now do anything to help Beth. But can his steadfastness convince her to forgive—and love once more?

      Brides of Lost Creek

      A lifetime spent in rural Pennsylvania and her Pennsylvania Dutch heritage led MARTA PERRY to write about the Plain People, who add so much richness to her home state. Marta has seen nearly sixty of her books published, with over six million books in print. She and her husband live in a centuries-old farmhouse in a central Pennsylvania valley. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, traveling, baking or enjoying her six beautiful grandchildren.

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      The Amish Widow’s Heart

      Marta Perry

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      ISBN: 978-0-008-90617-7

      THE AMISH WIDOW’S HEART

      © 2020 Martha P. Johnson

      Published in Great Britain 2020

      by Mills & Boon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF

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      “It’s my son’s future, Daniel,” Beth said quietly.

      “So that weighs against me selling the store.” She paused, seeming to consider her decision. “If it were just my concern, I’d turn the offer down.”

      Daniel nodded. That was only right. “Take your time, Beth. Talk to anyone you want. I’m not in any hurry. Whatever you decide, I won’t argue.”

      “Denke.” Relief flooded her face. “I don’t want to be at odds with you. No more misunderstandings between us—it’s much better to speak honestly, yah?”

      Daniel immediately thought of his promise—of the thing he should tell her but couldn’t. No. He corrected himself even as he had the thought. It wasn’t he who should tell Beth. She seemed to take his agreement for granted, so he didn’t have to speak.

      An image of the life he really wanted arose in Daniel’s mind—a picture of himself and Beth together, with Benjy growing up and working beside him. But given his secret, that now seemed very far away, if not impossible...

      Dear Reader,

      Welcome back to Lost Creek, where we’ll meet three cousins who are devoted to each other and stand by one another whatever befalls them. With faith and love, Beth, Lydia and Miriam face the future with courage, always holding their family ties close even as they search for a love that will last a lifetime.

      I hope that you’ll enjoy my story and come back again for another visit to the Amish community of Lost Creek. Please let me know how you feel about this new book. You can reach me at [email protected], at www.martaperry.com and at www.Facebook.com/martaperrybooks.

      If you send me your mailing address, I’ll be happy to send you a Marta Perry bookmark and my brochure of Pennsylvania Dutch recipes.

      Blessings,

       Marta Perry

      With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

      —Ephesians 4:2–3

      This story is dedicated, as always,

       to the love of my life, my husband, Brian.

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