Finding Her Amish Love. Rebecca Kertz

      

      She’ll risk everything to start a new life...

      She’s hiding from her past...

      Can love survive her secrets?

      Seeking refuge from her abusive foster father at an Amish farm, Emma Beiler can’t tell anyone that she’s former Amish whose family was shunned. Not even kind but cautious harness maker Daniel Lapp, despite the way he pulls at her heart. The community would never let her stay. But as love blossoms between her and Daniel, can it survive their differences—and the truth?

       Women of Lancaster County

      REBECCA KERTZ was first introduced to the Amish when her husband took a job with an Amish construction crew. She enjoyed watching the Amish foreman’s children at play and swapping recipes with his wife. Rebecca resides in Delaware with her husband and dog. She has a strong faith in God and feels blessed to have family nearby. Besides writing, she enjoys reading, doing crafts and visiting Lancaster County.

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      Loving Isaac

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      The Amish Mother

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      Finding Her Amish Love

      Rebecca Kertz

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      ISBN: 978-0-008-90070-0

      FINDING HER AMISH LOVE

      © 2020 Rebecca Kertz

      Published in Great Britain 2020

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      “What are you afraid of, Emma?”

      She saw concern and caring in Daniel’s golden-brown gaze. “The last time I was here, the police found me and sent me back to my foster family.” Emma drew a sharp breath. “I can’t risk going back to them.”

      He studied her thoughtfully. Then he nodded, and Emma could feel only relief. She gazed at Daniel and became infused with warmth for this kind and thoughtful man.

      It wasn’t long before he had pulled up to the house. Emma went to get out. “Wait,” he said. He was suddenly beside her, helping her. His hands encircled Emma’s waist as he gently lifted her from the carriage and set her down.

      “Daniel—”

      “Ja?”

      His intense gaze made her blush. “I appreciate the ride home.”

      He nodded, his eyes still focused intently on her. “I’ll be by for you in the morning. Sleep well, Emma.”

      “Have a nice night, Daniel,” she breathed softly. Their gazes locked, and she pulled back, stunned by the riotous feelings inside of her…

      Dear Reader,

      If this isn’t your first visit to Happiness in Lancaster County then you’ve most likely met the Lapp family—Samuel and Katie Lapp with their eight children, especially their five oldest sons who each found love in my Lancaster County Wedding books. In the Women of Lancaster County series, you meet the five Stoltzfus sisters, who happen to be the Lapp siblings’ cousins, who also find true love.

      In Finding Her Amish Love, Emma Beiler is a runaway foster child who returns to Happiness after escaping her Maryland foster home for the second time. Emma doesn’t want anyone to learn that she was raised in an Amish community until the age of six, when her family left for an English life. When she is given a temporary home and job in Leah’s community, Emma worries that if anyone learned the truth about her past, she’d be sent away. She needs a safe place to stay until she’s eighteen, when she’ll be free of the foster care system.

      Daniel Lapp discovers Emma sleeping in the barn on his cousin Ellie’s property. He helps Emma and eventually develops feelings for her. He doesn’t know that Emma has lied about her identity.

      I hope you enjoy Emma and Daniel’s story during which Emma finds a place within the Stoltzfus family and a forever home with the man she loves.

      I wish you joy, good health and many blessings.

      Love and light,

       Rebecca Kertz