Rachel J Good Books in Order
Explore Rachel J. Good books in order, with summaries, series background, and simple suggestions for choosing where to start.
Last updated: July 15, 2026
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Rachel J Good books in publication order
28 books
Change of Heart
by Rachel J Good
2016
Lydia Esh tries to steer her rebellious younger sister away from an English boyfriend during Rumspringa. Working with the boy's brother Caleb should be simple, until Lydia's feelings put her faith and responsibilities in conflict.
Buried Secrets
by Rachel J Good
2017
After an accident leaves Emma Esh with missing memories, she moves to a new town to help her sister. A friendship with neighbor Samuel offers hope, until a family secret threatens the future she is trying to rebuild.
Gift from Above
by Rachel J Good
2018
Rachel Esh is nursing a crush on her sister's boyfriend when a plane crashes in her family's fields. Caring for the injured English pilot who asks her to hide him makes Rachel question what her heart truly wants.
The Amish Midwife's Secret
by Rachel J Good
2018
Midwife-in-training Leah Stolzfus and English doctor Kyle Miller are thrown together when an older physician needs help. Both carry painful history, and their growing bond forces them to consider what they can sacrifice for love.
The Amish Teacher's Gift
by Rachel J Good
2018
Ada Rupp teaches Amish children with special needs while caring for seven younger siblings. Widower Josiah Yoder needs help reaching his deaf, grieving son, and Ada may become the support both father and child need.
Big City Amish
by Rachel J Good
2019
Childhood friends Abner Lapp and Rebecca Zook have always shared love and rebellion. When blackmail and family illness pull Abner back to New York, he must choose between city life and the Amish future Rebecca now wants.
The Amish Widow's Rescue
by Rachel J Good
2019
Pregnant widow Grace Fisher struggles to run her jam business, farm, and household with two lively children. Neighbor Elijah Beiler offers practical help, but both must face old heartbreak before a new family can take shape.
Amish Christmas Twins
by Rachel J Good
2020
This holiday collection includes Rachel J. Good's novella, "New Beginnings." Grieving widow Elizabeth Yoder gives handmade baby clothes to a home for teen mothers, while neighbor Luke Bontrager quietly hopes to help her heal.
His Accidental Amish Family
by Rachel J Good
2020
Anna Flaud hopes to adopt three siblings with special needs, but first she must find a husband. Levi King is drawn to her courage, yet his guilt over a past tragedy makes him doubt he can be a father.
His Pretend Amish Bride
by Rachel J Good
2020
Teacher Priscilla Ebersol's reputation is damaged by her former boyfriend's betrayal. At Gabriel Kauffman's camel farm, a business misunderstanding turns them into a pretend engaged couple, but both are hiding hurts that make honesty hard.
His Unexpected Amish Twins
by Rachel J Good
2020
After a buggy accident kills his brother and sister-in-law, Micah Miller becomes guardian to their grieving twins. Hope Graber's animal-therapy farm helps the children heal, while bringing Micah and Hope closer despite their complicated pasts.
An Unexpected Amish Christmas
by Rachel J Good
2021
Grieving Jacob Zook writes anonymous letters to an Amish newspaper while recovering from a devastating buggy accident. Keturah Esch becomes his pen pal, but Jacob fears revealing himself when their paths cross at the market.
An Unexpected Amish Courtship
by Rachel J Good
2021
After heartbreak, Sovilla Mast starts over in Pennsylvania and sells homemade pet treats at a farmers market. She finds friendship with shy assistance-dog breeder Isaac Lantz, but family burdens keep both of them guarded.
An Unexpected Amish Proposal
by Rachel J Good
2021
At Green Valley Farmer's Market, baker Fern Blauch and barbecue seller Gideon Hartzler fight to protect longtime vendors. Gideon's debts and family obligations complicate their attraction as trouble at the market keeps mounting.
An Amish Marriage of Convenience
by Rachel J Good
2022
Widower Stephen Lapp moves five children to Lancaster to run a farm stand. When widow Nettie Hartzler faces financial trouble, Stephen proposes a practical marriage, but both have private wounds that make trust difficult.
Amish Twin Trouble
by Rachel J Good
2023
Blind Amish shopkeeper Benuel Miller senses danger when twins Mari and Frannie enter his secondhand shop. A suspicious stranger, stolen identity, and a hidden scheme push Benuel to investigate before innocent people are harmed.
Amish Wedding Day Revenge
by Rachel J Good
2023
Benuel Miller's wedding day becomes a nightmare when his bride, Mari, vanishes. An escaped criminal seeking revenge has taken her, and Benuel must follow the clues before their long-awaited future is destroyed.
Her Pretend Amish Boyfriend
by Rachel J Good
2023
Newcomer Noah Riehl wants a quiet fresh start at Green Valley Farmer's Market. Caroline Hartzler asks him to pretend they are courting to discourage a suitor, but gossip about Noah's past threatens their growing feelings.
Missing Amish Daughter
by Rachel J Good
2023
When Benuel Miller's eleven-year-old daughter Susanna fails to return from school and her pony cart comes home empty, he faces every parent's fear. The Amish detective must determine whether she ran away or was taken.
Amish Spring Blooms
by Rachel J Good
2024
Lily Bontrager finds comfort in gardening and helping an English neighbor with her children. Newcomer Josiah Miller seems like a hopeful fresh start, until Lily learns he came to Lancaster to face a dark secret.
Dating an Amish Flirt
by Rachel J Good
2024
Rachel Glick cares for her invalid mother while enduring unfair gossip that she is a flirt. She has only loved childhood friend Josh Yoder, but his old guilt and a new courtship keep them apart.
Heart of Joy
by Rachel J Good
2024
An inspirational romance about finding hope after hardship. As family responsibilities and past disappointments test a budding relationship, two people must decide whether faith and honest kindness can lead them toward lasting joy.
Missing Her Amish Boyfriend
by Rachel J Good
2024
Anna Mary Zook helps support her depressed mother and five siblings while working at a farmers market. Abe King understands her burdens, but his father's farm in New York may keep them from building a future together.
An Amish Second Chance Romance
by Rachel J Good
2025
Blunt donut maker Cathy Zehr must care for her ailing brother's young sons and seeks advice from woodworker Myron King. Their shared parenting regrets and buried trauma challenge them to risk forgiveness and love.
Hearts Reunited
by Rachel J Good
2025
An Amish romance about people carrying old hurts and unfinished connections. As familiar lives cross again, trust, forgiveness, and faith become the hard-won steps toward a hopeful new beginning.
Love's Secret Identity
by Rachel J Good
2025
An Amish romance shaped by hidden truths and a growing connection. When secrets make honest courtship difficult, two people must decide whether they can trust each other with the parts of themselves they keep concealed.
Arie's April Arrangement
by Rachel J Good
2026
Arie Schwartz finds a clue among her late mother's belongings and travels to Lancaster County to uncover her past. Shy gardener Jonah Fisher has secrets of his own, and their search for honesty brings them together.
Doggone Cookie Disaster
by Rachel J Good
2026
Amish caterer Priscilla King burns cookies before her first Christmas Cookie Tour, then a firefighter's Great Dane creates even more havoc. Firefighter Zeke Esh tries to make amends as holiday chaos sparks an unlikely romance.
Where to start with Rachel J Good
For a welcoming Amish romance series: An Unexpected Amish Proposal → An Unexpected Amish Courtship → An Unexpected Amish Christmas
For stories about family, healing, and caregiving: The Amish Teacher's Gift → The Amish Midwife's Secret → The Amish Widow's Rescue
For a complete connected trilogy: His Unexpected Amish Twins → His Pretend Amish Bride → His Accidental Amish Family
For Amish suspense: Amish Twin Trouble → Amish Wedding Day Revenge → Missing Amish Daughter
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An Unexpected Amish Christmas
by Rachel J Good
2021Surprised by Love, Book 3
An Unexpected Amish Courtship
by Rachel J Good
2021Surprised by Love, Book 2
An Unexpected Amish Proposal
by Rachel J Good
2021Surprised by Love, Book 1
An Amish Marriage of Convenience
by Rachel J Good
2022Surprised by Love, Book 4
Her Pretend Amish Boyfriend
by Rachel J Good
2023Surprised by Love, Book 5
Dating an Amish Flirt
by Rachel J Good
2024Surprised by Love, Book 6
Missing Her Amish Boyfriend
by Rachel J Good
2024Surprised by Love, Book 7
An Amish Second Chance Romance
by Rachel J Good
2025Surprised by Love, Book 8
Surprised by Love books in chronological order

An Unexpected Amish Proposal
by Rachel J Good
2021Surprised by Love, Book 1
An Unexpected Amish Courtship
by Rachel J Good
2021Surprised by Love, Book 2
An Unexpected Amish Christmas
by Rachel J Good
2021Surprised by Love, Book 3
An Amish Marriage of Convenience
by Rachel J Good
2022Surprised by Love, Book 4
Her Pretend Amish Boyfriend
by Rachel J Good
2023Surprised by Love, Book 5
Dating an Amish Flirt
by Rachel J Good
2024Surprised by Love, Book 6
Missing Her Amish Boyfriend
by Rachel J Good
2024Surprised by Love, Book 7
An Amish Second Chance Romance
by Rachel J Good
2025Surprised by Love, Book 8
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Explore this seriesRachel J Good collections, short stories, and related book types
Short Stories/Novellas
Standalone Rachel J Good books
Author bio
Rachel J. Good grew up near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, an area that became the backdrop for many of her Amish novels. Her stories often return to the farms, markets, family kitchens, and close-knit communities of Amish country.
She puts real-world research into that setting. Good spends time with Amish friends, attends family events, and helps with work on their farms. She also visits Amish communities in different places, including auctions, markets, and mud sales.
She is serious about the soft pretzels, too.
That curiosity shows up in the small details of her books. Food, handmade goods, animals, family responsibilities, and the practical work of keeping a home or business running all have a place alongside courtship and faith. Recipes sometimes appear in her books and reader communications, a natural extension of her interest in Amish cooking.
Good writes inspirational romance, especially Amish stories about people facing hard choices and trying to make room for forgiveness, honesty, and a fresh start. Her novels include The Amish Teacher's Gift, His Unexpected Amish Twins, An Unexpected Amish Proposal, and An Amish Marriage of Convenience. Readers can expect romance, but also family pressures, grief, caregiving, and community problems that do not disappear just because two people care for each other.
Her characters often have a lot on their plates. A widowed parent may be raising children alone. A young woman may be responsible for siblings, a family farm, or a small business. A guarded person may need to confront an old mistake before they can imagine a different future.
The emotional stakes stay close to home.
The Green Valley Farmer's Market series, beginning with An Unexpected Amish Proposal, brings many of those threads together in Lancaster County. It is a busy shared space where Amish and English vendors sell food and crafts, meet neighbors, and sometimes find themselves caught up in one another's troubles. Her Love & Promises books focus on families and caregivers, including a teacher of children with special needs, a midwife in training, and a widow trying to support her children.
Good has written more than sixty-five books for children and adults under several pen names. In addition to writing, she speaks at libraries, schools, churches, book clubs, and other events, often sharing what she has learned about Amish life and traditions. When she is not traveling for research or events, she spends time with family and writes.
For readers, her books offer a gentle pace with real complications. They are built around people who need help, people who offer it, and the sometimes messy work of learning to trust again.
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