Amish book series in reading order

by Mary Christner Borntrager

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by Debby Giusti

by Charlotte Hubbard / Naomi King

Wanda E. Brunstetter writes Amish romance and has sold more than 10 million books, with titles on the New York Times Best Seller list; Brunstetter is based in Washington. The catalogue lists 125 books from A Merry Heart (1997) to A Castle of Sand (2026). Series include Brides Of Lancaster County, Brides Of Webster County, Brides Of Lehigh Canal, Daughters Of Lancaster County, Sisters Of Holmes County, Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club, Amish Millionaire, Creektown Discoveries and Rachel Yoder: Always Trouble Somewhere. Subjects include Amish women and children, Pennsylvania and Amish cooking.

Beverly Lewis

112 books• 17 series

Beverly Marie Lewis is an American novelist of Christian fiction and a children's author, and much of the writing concerns the Old Order Amish. Lewis taught school and worked as a musician beforehand. Born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where her father was a pastor, Lewis traces that interest to a maternal grandmother born into an Old Order Mennonite church. The catalogue lists 112 books, from Holly's First Love / Best Friend, Worst Enemy (1993) to The Christmas House (2025). Series include Abram's Daughters, Heritage of Lancaster County, Home To Hickory Hollow, Annie's People, Cul-de-sac Kids and Holly's Heart.

Amish romance and Christian fiction fill the catalogue of Shelley Shepard Gray, which holds 101 books. Hidden (2008) is the earliest, followed by Forgiven and Wanted, and the series include Sisters of the Heart, Seasons of Sugarcreek, Families of Honor, the Amish of Hart County, Walnut Creek, Days of Redemption and the Amish ABCs. The Persistent Caller is scheduled for 2027.

Jerry S. Eicher has 46 catalogued books published between 2002 and 2025, and the subject tags include Amish, Mennonites and Christian romance. The first listed titles are Transforming the Believer (2002) and Living Christianity (2003). Sarah (2007) and Sarah's Son (2008) came next, then Rebecca's Choice, Rebecca's Promise and Rebecca's Return (all 2009). Eicher series include Hannah's Heart, Adams County, Little Valley, Fields Of Home, Beiler Sisters and St. Lawrence County Amish, and Portrait of Love (2025) is the latest release.

Amy Clipston is an American writer of romance fiction, and the catalogue's subject tags point to Amish settings and Christian romance. A Gift of Grace (2009) is the first of 74 listed books, followed by A Place of Peace and A Promise of Hope (both 2010). Candy Apple Kisses (2026) is the latest title, and The Amish Widow's Convenient Marriage is due in 2027. Series include Kauffman Amish Bakery, Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel, Amish Heirloom, Amish Homestead, Amish Marketplace, Amish Legacy and Amish Singing. Pennsylvania, family life, secrets and widowers recur in the subject tags.

Amish life is Suzanne Woods Fisher's subject across fiction and non-fiction alike. Copper Star (2007) opens the catalogue, and the Amish novels follow from The Choice (2010) through the Lancaster County Secrets, Stoney Ridge Seasons, Inn at Eagle Hill, Amish Beginnings and Bishop's Family series. Fisher wrote the Adventures of Lily Lapp for children and non-fiction such as Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs. The catalogue holds 54 titles through A Plain Confession in 2026.

Amish life supplies the setting for Linda Byler's Christian romances. Lizzie (2003) opens a catalogue of 55 titles that reaches A Christmas Surprise (2026), with Lizzie Searches For Love, Sadie's Montana, Lancaster Burning, Hester's Hunt for Home and Stepping Stones among the series. Courtship, teachers, horses and Pennsylvania fill the subject tags.

Marta Perry writes Christian and inspirational romance, and Amish life and Pennsylvania appear in the subjects. The catalogue holds 82 books from A Father's Promise (1998) to The Amish Matchmakers (2025). Series include Brides of Lost Creek, the Flanagans, Brotherhood of the Raven, Caldwell Kin, Three Sisters Inn, Lowcountry Suspense, Promise Glen, River Haven and Lost Sisters of Pleasant Valley. Romantic suspense also appears in the subject tags.

The Amish and Christian inspirational romance appear in the subject headings for Patricia Davids, with widows, Christmas stories and Love Inspired also named. Davids was born in rural Kansas and worked as a nurse. The catalogue holds 48 books from 2006 to 2022, starting with Love Thine Enemy, Prodigal Daughter and His Bundle of Love (all 2006) and reaching Christmas on His Doorstep (2022); the listing is now dormant. Series include Brides of Amish Country, North Country Amish, Amish Bachelors, Amish of Cedar Grove, Matchmakers of Harts Haven and Mounted Color Guard.

Linda Castillo is an American novelist behind the Kate Burkholder crime thrillers, which are set in Amish country. Sworn to Silence (2009), the first Kate Burkholder book, became the Lifetime film An Amish Murder with Neve Campbell. Castillo has also written romance and romantic suspense, and the catalogue lists the Operation: Midnight and High Country Heroes series. In all, 54 books run from Remember the Night (2000) to A Dark Path (2026). Castillo grew up in Arcanum, Ohio, and lives in Texas.

Beth Wiseman is an American writer of romance from Texas, and subject headings for Wiseman books name the Amish, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Christian romance, Christian fiction, farm life and young women. The 86 books listed span 2008 to 2026, with early titles including Plain Perfect (2008), Plain Promise (2009), Plain Pursuit (2009), Plain Paradise (2010) and Plain Proposal (2011). Series include Daughters of the Promise, Land of Canaan, Amish Inn, Amish Garden, Amish Home and Amish Celebrations, and An Amish Second Chance (2026) is the newest title.

Emma Miller has 35 books in the catalogue, starting with Courting Ruth (2010) and reaching Courting the Amish Widow (2026). Subjects include the Amish, Mennonites, Christian romance, widows and widowers, Pennsylvania, bed and breakfasts and murder investigation. Series include Hannah's Daughters, Amish Matchmaker, Seven Amish Sisters, Delaware Amish Brothers and Playing The Part. Other titles include Anna's Gift (2011), Miriam's Heart (2011), Leah's Choice (2012), Plain Murder (2013) and Plain Killing (2014).

Amy Lillard has 67 books in the catalogue, from Saving Gideon (2012) to The Amish Rancher's Return (2026). Subjects include the Amish, Christian romance, mystery, widowers and settings in Oklahoma and Mississippi. Series include Wells Landing, Clover Ridge, Amish of Pontotoc, Amish Mystery, Main Street Book Club Mysteries, Sunflower Café Mystery, Mayhem & Magnolias, Cattle Creek, Loveless Texas and Always Texas. One 2013 title, Brodie's Bride, is credited under the name Amie Louellen.

Kathleen Fuller, born September 11, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana, writes Christian and Amish romantic fiction. Fuller grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas and lives in Geneva, Ohio. Series include Hearts of Middlefield, Mysteries of Middlefield, Middlefield Family, Amish of Birch Creek, Amish Letters, Amish Brides of Birch Creek, Amish of Marigold and Amish Mail-Order Bride, plus Maple Falls and the Regency Royal Mystery books. Santa Fe Sunrise (2004) and San Francisco Serenade (2005) are among the earlier titles, and Tabitha's September Homecoming (2026) is the newest.

Kelly Irvin writes Christian fiction, with 36 books in the catalogue from A Deadly Wilderness (2010) to Lilly's February Love (2026). No Child of Mine (2011), A Heart Made New (2012), A Plain Love Song (2014) and The Beekeeper's Son (2015) are among the titles in between. Irvin series include Every Amish Season, Bliss Creek Amish, New Hope Amish, Amish of Bee County, Amish of Big Sky Country, Amish Blessings and Amish Calling. Subjects include the Amish, Christian romance, murder investigations, detectives and widowers.

Barbara Cameron writes Amish Christian romance, with titles running from A Time to Love (2010), A Time for Peace (2011) and A Time to Heal (2011) to This Side of Heaven (2024). Series include Quilts of Lancaster County, Stitches in Time, Hearts of Lancaster County, Amish Roads, Amish Gathering, Harvest of Hope and Sunshine and Shadows. Subjects include the Amish, Amish women, Christian romance, Pennsylvania, quilting and grandparents. A Place of His Own and Her Restless Heart both appeared in 2012.

Charlotte Hubbard, who also publishes as Naomi King, writes Amish romance and Christian fiction. The early titles are historical romances, among them Colorado Captive (1991), Colorado Moonfire (1992), Sahara Splendor (1993) and Outlaw Moon (1994), and the later run turns to Amish communities in Promise Lodge, Home at Cedar Creek, Simple Gifts and the Maidels of Morning Star. The catalogue holds 39 books reaching Miracles at Promise Lodge (2024), at a median of 368 pages.

Amish communities are Cindy Woodsmall's subject across Christian fiction. When the Heart Cries (2006) opens the Sisters of the Quilt trilogy, which continues in When the Morning Comes (2007) and When the Soul Mends (2008). Ada's House, Apple Ridge, Amish Vines and Orchards and the Amish of Summer Grove follow, with non-fiction such as Plain Wisdom alongside. Twenty-seven titles are catalogued, the last of them Until Then in 2023.

Amish settings run through Vannetta Chapman's catalogue: the recorded subjects name the Amish, Amish and Mennonite life, clergy, Christian romance, Christian suspense and mystery and detective fiction. 69 books are listed, from A Simple Amish Christmas (2010) to The Reimagined Life of Jade Morrow (2026). Indiana Amish Brides, Pebble Creek Amish, Shipshewana Amish Mystery, Amish Village Mystery and the Amish Bishop Mysteries are among the series under the Chapman name, and Chapman is still publishing.

Jennifer Beckstrand writes Christian romance, with subjects including the Amish, Wisconsin, family life and marriage. The catalogue runs to 34 books from Kate's Song (2012) to Annie's August Frolic (2026). Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill is a series, and Huckleberry Hill, Huckleberry Summer and Huckleberry Christmas date from 2014. Amish Quiltmaker, Honeybee Sisters, Petersheim Brothers and Forever After In Apple Lake are other series. Courage and Christmas stories also appear among the subjects.

Laura V. Hilton writes Amish Christian romance, with Missouri among the recorded settings. The catalogue holds 25 books published between 2004 and 2021, and the series recorded are Amish Of Webster County, Amish Of Seymour County, Amish Of Jamesport, Amish Of Mackinac County and Amish Firefighter. Hot Chocolate (2004) opens the listing, with Patchwork Dreams (2010), A Harvest of Hearts (2011), Healing Love (2012) and Awakened Love (2013) following. The Amish Secret Wish (2021) is the newest entry. Cindy Loven is credited alongside Hilton on one title.

Mindy Starns Clark is the author of the Million Dollar Mysteries, A Smart Chick Mystery and Men of Lancaster County series. The catalogue lists 28 books from A Penny for Your Thoughts (2002) to The Amish Quilter (2018), and the run is marked likely complete. Jo Tulip, women detectives, the Amish, Pennsylvania and Christian life appear in the subjects. The list also includes household guides such as The House that Cleans Itself (2007).

Mary Ellis writes Christian romance and romantic suspense, and Amish life, farm life and widowhood recur in the subject tags. The catalogue lists 26 books from 2009 to 2024. A Widow's Hope and Never Far from Home (both 2009) are the first, followed by Sarah's Christmas Miracle (2010), A Marriage for Meghan (2011) and An Amish Family Reunion (2012). What Goes 'Round... (2024) is the newest. Series include Miller Family, Wayne County, Civil War Heroines, Secrets Of The South Mysteries, Kate Weller/Marked For Retribution and Bourbon Tour Mystery. Private investigators and history are also tagged.

Amish fiction is Sarah Price's main line: 74 books catalogued between 2011 and 2023, with the Amish, Pennsylvania, Christian romance, quilting and forgiveness among the recorded subjects. The Amish Classics series is filed under parodies and imitations, beside a subject heading for Jane Austen. Plain Fame (2012), Fields of Corn (2012) and An Amish Christmas Carol (2012) are among the titles, and a separate strand follows a family dog named Peek-a-boo. Nothing has been catalogued since 2023.