New Beginnings (Ellis)

Living in Harmony is the first book in bestselling author Mary Ellis's New Beginnings series. It's about fresh starts and love…and how faith in God and His perfect plan for our lives provides us with the peace and joy we desire. Amy King-young, engaged, and Amish-faces difficult challenges in her life when she suddenly loses both of her parents in a house fire. Her fiancé, John Detweiler, persuades her and her sister Nora to leave Lancaster County and make a new beginning with him in Harmony, Maine, where he has relatives who can help the women in their time of need. John's brother Thomas and sister-in-law Sally readily open their home to the three newcomers. Wise beyond his years, Thomas, a minister in the district, refuses to marry Amy and John upon their arrival, suggesting instead a period of adjustment and counseling. During this time Amy discovers an aunt who was shunned. She wishes to reconnect with her, but this puts a strain on her relationship with John. Can John and Amy find a way to live in happily in Harmony before making a lifetime commitment to one another? After the deaths of Amy King's parents, she relocates to the community of Harmony, Maine, to get a fresh start and healing for her heart. Her fiancé, John Detweiler, is very supportive…until Amy discovers an aunt who was shunned and wants to connect with her. What will John do then? "Mary Ellis's new book was fantastic- once I picked it up I had a hard time putting it down. She has really outdone herself on this new series. It is a winner for sure." -Lois Klobucher "Living in Harmony contains all the elements I value so highly in her previous books. She writes about the Amish community with solid understanding, yet she doesn't make the members sound perfect. If you haven't read one of Mary's books before, you'll find this one a great place to begin. And if you have, you should know that Living in Harmony is just as well-written and interesting as you've come to expect from this author's work." -Mary Johnson "Another great read from Mary Ellis!" -Terri Wangard Mary Ellis is the bestselling author of many books, including A Widow's Hope, An Amish Family Reunion, and Living in Harmony. She and her husband live in central Ohio, where they try to live a simpler style of life. "I really loved the story." -Tina Watson "Mary Ellis's new book was fantastic- once I picked it up I had a hard time putting it down. She has really outdone herself on this new series. It is a winner for sure." -Lois Klobucher "Living in Harmony contains all the elements I value so highly in her previous books. She writes about the Amish community with solid understanding, yet she doesn't make the members sound perfect. If you haven't read one of Mary's books before, you'll find this one a great place to begin. And if you have, you should know that Living in Harmony is just as well-written and interesting as you've come to expect from this author's work." -Mary Johnson "Another great read from Mary Ellis!" -Terri Wangard "Mary Ellis has shown through an outstanding story some of the differences among the Amish. The characters are well developed and believable, and the plot is riveting. Above all, her characters have a sense of humor, making them people you'd like to meet and chat with. Once again Mary has told a story about the Amish as real people. I highly recommend this book." -Rosanna Huffman "I really loved the story." -Tina Watson "This story takes the reader on an emotional roller coaster and will keep you turning the page. Insights into the differences within the communities of the Amish orders and the impact of shunning on the families are revealed in quite a personal way. Mary Ellis never disappoints. But, I have learned one thing when it comes to her books, I never begin one until I have enough time to savor every

Love Comes to Paradise is the second book in bestselling author Mary Ellis's New Beginnings series. It's about fresh starts...and how faith in God and His perfect plans provide the peace and joy all long for. Nora King believes she is a woman in love. When Elam Detweiler leaves the ultraconservative Amish district of Harmony, Maine, and moves to Paradise, Missouri, Nora follows soon after. But does she love the man or the independence and freethinking he represents? Although she finds good work in her new town, Nora can't seem to capture Elam's English-leaning heart, no matter how hard she tries. And then, unexpectedly, Lewis Miller comes from Harmony to offer Nora what every woman needs-a lifetime of unconditional love. As Lewis attempts to claim her heart, Elam's interest piques. Will Nora come to her senses before Elam's thoughtless choices ruin her reputation beyond repair? When Elam Detweiler leaves the ultraconservative district of Harmony, Maine, and moves to Paradise, Missouri, Nora King follows soon after. But does she love the man or the independence and freethinking he represents? And when Lewis Miller wishes to court her, will her heart lean his way-the Amish way?

After the death of her parents and then watching both of her older sisters find happiness in homes of their own with husbands who adore them, Rachel King yearns for a new beginning. Her cousin Sarah lives near a thoroughbred stable in Kentucky, and working around beautiful horses is Rachel's dream come true. She leaves Lancaster County to find a job at Twelve Elms Stables and believes God has answered her prayers. And then she meets Jake, an attractive and charming English man. At first she refuses to go out with him, but he eventually convinces her to give him a chance. When Amish men who also wish to date Rachel start encountering strange mishaps, she wonders if Jake is really who he seems to be. What does a young woman do when her heart is pulled in two directions? At a thoroughbred stable in Kentucky, Rachel meets Jake, a talented and charming groomer who works there too. He wants to date the lovely Amish woman, but she is hesitant to become romantically involved with an English man. She looks to God for the direction for her heart.