A Mother for Amanda and The Doctor's Miracle

A Mother for Amanda and The Doctor's Miracle
Author: Anna Schmidt
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2007-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426810431

A MOTHER FOR AMANDA Raising a child alone in the wilderness, widowed park ranger Greg Stone wanted no part of any big-city schoolteacher. Yet Beth Baxter's gentle faith—and her kindness to his little girl—made this bitter man long for the courage to open up his heart once more. THE DOCTOR'S MIRACLE Singer Rachel Duke was drawn to Paul McCoy, the doctor who treated her after she'd collapsed onstage. Could she truly find love with him—and help the doctor heal a faith shaken by memories of war?

Family Blessings

Family Blessings
Author: Anna Schmidt
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459214838

Her four stepchildren are thrilled when they learn an ice cream shop will be opening in their small Amish community. But widow Pleasant Obermeier isn't so pleased. Spending time with handsome shop owner Jeremiah Troyer is too much for a woman who's only ever been wounded by love. And now he wants to use her baking skills in his shop? Out of the question! A harsh childhood left Jeremiah convinced that family life wasn't for him. Yet something about the Obermeiers moves his heart. If he can win Pleasant's trust and learn to trust himself, then he may gain the ultimate blessing—a lifetime of love.

Gift from the Sea

Gift from the Sea
Author: Anna Schmidt
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2009-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426833121

A steadfast faith kept nurse Maggie Hunter going through the darkest days of the Great War. But her fiancé's death overseas shattered her trust in God and her heart. Now an injured man has washed up on the shores of her Nantucket home, and to save him, Maggie must put more than her skill and dedication on the line…. Wartime tragedy cost Stefan Witte everything—and converted him to the cause of peace. But to deliver vital information to American authorities, he must fight Maggie's stubborn refusal to believe or forgive. Soon he will risk his life to win her trust—and their heaven-sent future together.

Home at Last

Home at Last
Author: Anna Schmidt
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426838492

There's no place like…Nantucket? It couldn't be home for a man like Daniel Armstrong. After all, he has a luxury hotel to run and a rebellious daughter to rein in. But his mother needs help on her cranberry farm, so he packs up his daughter and returns to his hometown—temporarily. But once there he finds his mother has hired another helper for the harvest. Jo Cooper is capable, smart and irresistible—and she's not about to let Daniel and his overindulged daughter get in her way. Besides, Daniel's not there to fall in love. And he's definitely not looking for a place to call home….

A Convenient Wife

A Convenient Wife
Author: Anna Schmidt
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2010-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426855737

His plan was simple—convince Caroline Hudson to take in his children as wards. Widower Tyrone Justice is stunned when the Nantucket schoolmistress requests a wedding instead! But really, what could be simpler than a marriage of convenience? Tyrone's children will have stability, Caroline will have security…and neither Tyrone nor Caroline will have to risk their hearts once more. Bruised by past loves and losses, neither is ready to take that chance again. Unless a potentially deadly disaster makes them see the truth. Happiness lies within reach—if they'll take a chance on the unplanned gift of love.

Hannah's Journey

Hannah's Journey
Author: Anna Schmidt
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2011-05-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373828683

What could bring an Amish widow and a wealthy circus owner together? Though Hannah Goodloe knew she'd violated countless unwritten laws, she had to visit the only man who could help find her runaway son. But when the enigmatic Levi Harmon agreed to take her on his train, the results were utterly unpredictable. Levi never expected to find the embodiment of all he wanted in a woman in the soft-spoken, plainly dressed Hannah. And for Hannah, to love an outsider was to be shunned. The simple pleasures of family, faith and place to belong seemed an impossible dream. Unless Levi unlocked his past and opened his heart to God's plan.

Second Chance Proposal

Second Chance Proposal
Author: Anna Schmidt
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2013-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460310713

Homecoming Reunion John Amman left his Amish community and sweetheart Lydia Goodloe to make his fortune in the outside world, while Lydia stayed behind to devote herself to teaching. She can accept spinsterhood, and even face the closure of her beloved school. But John's return after eight years tests her faith anew. Lydia hasn't forgotten a single thing about John Amman—including the way he broke her heart. John risked becoming an outcast to give Lydia everything she deserved. He couldn't see that what she really wanted was a simple life—with him. Lydia is no longer the girl he knew. Now she's the woman who can help him reclaim their long-ago dream of home and family…if he can only win her trust once more.

An Unexpected Suitor

An Unexpected Suitor
Author: Anna Schmidt
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426841663

After years of caring for others, Nola Burns is ready for her own dream— running a Nantucket tearoom. And it will take more than charm for dashing entrepreneur Harrison Starbuck to buy her out. After all, what proper lady could trust a man who thinks the theater is a suitable venue for God's word? All Harry offers is a business proposition. So why should it bother him when Nola receives threatening notes? He has no reason to be concerned for the vivid, spirited woman…does he? Yet as the threats escalate, Harry's plans shift. Now this unexpected suitor only wants to keep Nola safe— and cherished—for a lifetime.

Love Next Door

Love Next Door
Author: Anna Schmidt
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2011-03-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459204921

The last thing Detective Pete Fleming wanted was time with children. Taking a break after a deadly mistake in the line of duty, he came to the lakeside rental looking for solitude and emotional healing. He hadn't counted on dealing with a neighboring camp for troubled youth, or its cheerful leader, Amanda Hunter. But Amanda's friendly manner began to draw him into the life of Camp Good News and its children. Then trouble at the camp brought back memories of the night he was shot, and Pete questioned whether he'd be able to move beyond his past tragedy in time to find love next door?

Mistletoe Reunion

Mistletoe Reunion
Author: Anna Schmidt
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2008-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426825781

His former wife is on his flight home for the holidays? Divorced dad Tom Wallace knows their young daughter is behind this "coincidence." He also knows Norah Wallace still makes his heart skip a beat. When a snowstorm strands the trio in the airport for the weekend, Tom rediscovers how truly blessed he used to be. Once they're finally in Wisconsin for Christmas, two sets of grandparents are suddenly generous with the mistletoe. One kiss leads to another. And soon the entire family has the same sweet Christmas wish.