Shelley Shepard Gray Books in Order

Anna Metzger escapes an abusive boyfriend by seeking shelter at an Amish family's inn. Disguised in Amish clothing, she finds safety and attraction to Henry Brenneman, but her former life threatens the new home she is beginning to embrace.

Injured while rescuing animals from a barn fire, Winnie Lundy depends on Samuel Miller's visits during her hospital recovery. Their attraction faces the divide between Amish and English life, while her brother investigates who caused the blaze.

Katie Brenneman agrees to help widower Jonathan Lundy care for his daughters, hoping their friendship might deepen. A message from her past threatens to expose mistakes from her running-around years just as he begins opening his heart.

Widowed Amish man Robert Miller finds renewed hope through his friendship with Lilly Allen. Their growing love forces them to confront differences in faith and lifestyle, as Lilly doubts she could surrender the independence of her English life.

The Brenneman family plans to close its inn for Christmas until two troubled strangers arrive seeking shelter. An angry man and a pregnant woman with unexplained secrets test their hospitality and draw them toward the holiday's promise of reconciliation.

Tim Graber arrives in Sugarcreek for spring planting and falls for schoolteacher Clara Slabaugh, whose childhood scars have shaped her loneliness. His sweetheart back home and Clara's family obligations complicate their feelings before tragedy tests their faith.

Joshua questions his expected marriage to Gretta when an English family's daughter moves next door. As Gretta considers another suitor and Lilly becomes drawn to Amish life, three young people struggle to understand which future they truly want.

Texas ranch foreman Clayton Proffitt helps Vanessa Grant escape her predatory stepfather and travels west with her. Their bond grows beyond his sense of duty, but the man pursuing her threatens the safety and hope they seek together.

Judith Graber has spent years supporting her family without feeling valued herself. When former local bad boy Benjamin Knox returns to work in her parents' store, his attentiveness offers an unexpected chance at love during the Christmas season.

Lucy travels to care for a cousin with breast cancer and meets Calvin Weaver when their train breaks down. Their shared ordeal creates a bond, but personal wounds and family responsibilities complicate the possibility of a lasting relationship.

Ella sells her family farm after her parents die, then helps its new owner Loyal Weaver renovate it. Their growing closeness offers hope, until warnings from her best friend make her question his motives and her own heart.

After surviving cancer, Mattie hopes to build a future and turn her friendship with Graham Weaver into love. Gossip claiming he fathered another woman's baby threatens that hope and forces her to reconsider what she believes about him.

Young Katie Weaver worries about a sad librarian, missing nativity figures, and an impending birth in her family. A new deputy promises to investigate the thefts, giving Katie hope that Christmas might also bring romance for her favorite librarian.

Gunslinger Scout Proffitt arrives at a neglected Texas ranch wondering whether he can change his troubled life. Rosemarie, burdened by family blame and low self-worth, must decide whether the stranger claiming her home offers a chance for something better.

Undercover operative Will McMillan infiltrates the Walton Gang in Texas, but a hostage crisis puts an innocent woman in danger. Protecting her could expose his identity and make them targets of both the outlaws and the lawmen pursuing them.

Jacob Schrock hides a fight he had with Perry Borntrager before Perry's death, along with his love for Perry's sister Deborah. As their friendship grows and police question him, Deborah must weigh suspicion against the trust she has begun to feel.

Perry Borntrager's body is found in an abandoned well, bringing a murder investigation into a quiet Amish community. His former girlfriend Lydia and English friend Walker hold secrets about his final days and find comfort in an unexpected connection.

An English homicide detective investigating a young man's murder grows close to a woman who knows more about the victim than she admits. Their developing love must contend with concealed truths, professional duty, and the scrutiny unsettling her Amish community.

Viola Keim befriends a retirement-home resident and judges his missionary son for living abroad. Meeting Edward changes her feelings, but pursuing their attraction could mean leaving behind a sister losing her sight and a family shaken by secrets.

Elsie Keim falls for neighbor Landon while concealing that she is going blind. When he learns the truth, his demanding job raises doubts about their future, forcing both to consider whether love can withstand the practical challenges ahead.

Amish woman Beth Byler believes her attraction to DEA agent Chris Ellis has no future because of his dangerous work. When he returns wounded just before Christmas, sheltering him rekindles their feelings and tests what each is willing to sacrifice.

Roman Keim escapes family turmoil with a vacation in Florida and meets widow Amanda Yoder and her daughter. Their growing attachment challenges Amanda's reluctance to love again, while his approaching return to Ohio threatens to end their brief connection.

Miriam Zehr longs for a family and has quietly loved Junior for years. When he asks her help in courting her prettier friend, spending time with him offers both pleasure and the risk of helping him choose someone else.

Elizabeth Nolt reluctantly accepts housekeeping work for Randall Beiler, the man who broke her heart, because she needs the income. Living close to his family revives her feelings, but she questions whether he wants love or only practical help.

A scarred stranger arrives at Amish widow Sarah Ropp's barn claiming to be the husband she lost in the Civil War. His gentler behavior reopens her heart while raising doubts about his identity and the truth behind his return.

Rosalind becomes a maid in a wealthy Chicago mansion to discover why her sister disappeared while working there. Amid the 1893 World's Fair, dangerous secrets and attraction to an affluent young man complicate her investigation and her position in the household.

Laid-off caregiver Ruth Stutzman takes temporary work helping widower Martin raise his six children. As Christmas approaches, affection grows between them, but the return of her former job forces her to consider leaving the family she has come to love.

Christina Kempf has always loved Aden Reese, whom her parents raised alongside her after his parents died. Their mutual feelings challenge the family's view of them as siblings, especially when she begins accepting attention from other young men.

After a burglary at the Orange Blossom Inn, manager Beverly Overholt calls owner Eric Wagler for help. Restoring the property at Christmas brings them closer, but her past heartbreak and their different backgrounds complicate the trust needed for love.

Widow Emma Keim and widower Jay Hilty find companionship while raising three children each. A family wedding encourages thoughts of their own future, but Emma's relatives oppose her moving on, testing whether the two households can become one family.

Mattie Miller returns to Pinecraft for her friend's wedding determined to win Danny Brenneman. Confident that their earlier attraction promises an engagement, she must navigate wedding chaos, a missing cat, and a man whose intentions may differ from her hopes.

Four historical novellas follow Southern women facing difficult choices during and after the Civil War. Searches for lost family treasures, an outlaw's return, pressure to marry, and forbidden love place personal loyalties against expectations shaped by war and society.

Russell Stark returns to Fort Worth hoping to begin again after a troubled past. Finding his mother seriously ill and the woman he once loved nearby, he must prove his change before time and old wounds close off his chance.

Chicago society beauty Eloisa Carstairs hides the trauma of an assault while detective Sean Ryan longs to protect her. Their connection crosses class boundaries as a killer stalks the city during the final weeks of the 1893 World's Fair.

Leona visits Pinecraft relieved to be away from her overbearing fiance and meets kind, lively Zachary. Their growing attraction forces her to weigh a promise of marriage against her own happiness and the likely disappointment of her family.

Amish woman Penny Troyer defies her protective parents to hear Mennonite singer Michael Knoxx speak. His extended stay in Pinecraft lets friendship grow, but his traveling career and her fear of independence threaten their chance to follow their feelings.

Librarian Lydia Bancroft befriends mysterious patron Sebastian Marks, then learns he owns an infamous gambling club. A visit to his establishment makes her a murder suspect, forcing her to question whom she can trust and what his guarded reputation conceals.

Rebecca Kinsinger struggles with teaching until an orphaned student gives her work new meaning. Attraction to the girl's uncle Jacob complicates their responsibilities, while both must heal old wounds and decide whether their duties leave room for a shared future.

Amelia Kinsinger secretly loves Simon Hochstetler, whose troubled history and prison record make him an unsuitable match in her family's eyes. Their renewed relationship challenges her brother's opposition and Simon's fear that revealing his past will cost him her trust.

A fatal lumber-mill fire leaves Lukas Kinsinger managing his family's business and strains his friendship with Darla Kurtz, whose father is blamed. When he learns she faces violence at home, helping her brings love complicated by grief and community judgment.

Julia has built a quiet Amish life for herself and her daughter after escaping an abusive man. Working for grieving neighbor Levi brings unexpected closeness at Christmas, but the past she has concealed threatens their emerging relationship.

After the Civil War, Robert travels to Galveston to honor a promise to protect a fallen comrade’s widow. Miranda faces disgrace over her husband’s alleged betrayal, while Robert’s growing affection is complicated by knowledge he has not shared.

Sisters Sharon and Sherilyn attend a wedding, leading to a correspondence with Graham Holland. A planned reunion in Pinecraft reveals he has written to the wrong sister, leaving him to untangle the misunderstanding and discover whom he really wants.

Laurel hires jailed former soldier Thomas Baker to help defend her struggling ranch after the Civil War. Squatters, dying cattle, and threats against her turn their working agreement into a struggle for safety, trust, and possible love.

Hannah’s family moves to Hart County after a stalker makes their former home unsafe. Neighbor Isaac gradually challenges her fear of trusting others, but new secrets and tragedy force Hannah to decide whether she can defend her fresh start.

Mark returns to Hart County after a false assault accusation drove him away, and Waneta offers hope of acceptance. When women are attacked again, renewed suspicion threatens their connection and pushes him to find the real attacker.

Former prisoners of war Ethan and Devin seek peace in Texas while Lizbeth and Julianne face wartime trauma. The return of a soldier who harmed the women threatens both developing romances and forces difficult choices about justice and forgiveness.

The Schwartz family’s first Christmas on a new farm is marred by dangerous incidents. Susanna grows close to Neil, whose family previously owned the property, while accusations against his relatives threaten their romance and the family’s safety.

Pregnant Sadie is rejected by her boyfriend and family and sent to relatives in Kentucky. A connection with compassionate Amish EMT Noah offers hope of a different future as she tries to recover from betrayal and fear.

Grace spends Christmas caring for a dachshund and reconnects with volunteer firefighter John Michael, her sister’s former boyfriend. Their renewed closeness is complicated by old secrets and suspicious fires that bring danger near Grace’s home.

Calvin returns to Hart County because his brother is ill and falls for Amish teacher Alice. His concealed work as an undercover DEA agent becomes dangerous when criminal activity reaches the community and threatens the woman he loves.

Kurt’s role as guardian to his younger brother brings him into contact with teacher Emily, whose dating rules complicate their attraction. A weekly garage poker game helps him build friendships and find a place in the Bridgeport community.

Widowed Irene stays with Mary Ruth and Henry in exchange for helping around their home. Their son Marcus distrusts the newcomer and wants her gone, but repeated misunderstandings challenge both his assumptions and Irene’s hopes for a fresh start.

Amish Kyle falls in love with Gabrielle, an English woman his family would not approve of him dating. Their relationship forces him to confront the conflict between the future he wants and the traditions governing his family life.

Ace moves to Bridgeport with teenage son Finn, hoping to give them both a fresh start. Helping Pilates instructor Meredith after a mugging brings the pair into her guarded life and offers possibilities for connection and mutual support.

A blizzard strands Trish at her family’s cabin, prompting her brother Andy to summon their close friends for help. Logan, the man she secretly likes, volunteers first, making the rescue unexpectedly complicated for her heart.

Widowed father Jackson relies on neighbor Dani to babysit his young daughter while he tends bar. Dani is also a single parent with ambitions of opening a preschool, and their practical arrangement gradually creates room for romance.

Katie hires old friend Harley to convert her neglected house into a bed and breakfast. Clearing the evidence of her mother’s hoarding brings hidden problems into the open, forcing both friends to reconsider their strained relationship and future.

After friend Andy’s suicide, seven former companions in Walnut Creek resolve to rebuild their bond. Marie returns from Cleveland and pursues a deeper connection with Amish friend John, but their different religious commitments complicate that possibility.

Two years after Andy’s death, Marie arranges a cabin getaway to help their circle of friends reconnect. Run-down accommodation unsettles her plans, and the unexpected arrival of a lost girl named Beth gives the group a new challenge.

Former model Kimber moves to Bridgeport to reconnect with her sisters but fears a stalker has followed her. When foster father Gunnar helps after her tires are slashed, an unexpected romance develops amid worries about her safety.

Dance teacher Shannon reunites with two sisters separated from her in childhood and builds a home above her studio. Police officer Dylan becomes a reluctant dance student, bringing attraction and family complications into her plans for a new life.

Police officer Traci rescues a pregnant teenager and meets obstetrician Matt Rossi at the hospital. Their shared concern for the girl and preparations for a family wedding draw them together, while escalating dangers threaten both work and romance.

Elizabeth Anne ends an unsatisfying relationship and turns to friend Will for support against her family’s expectations. Their growing affection becomes intertwined with efforts to protect a vulnerable sewing student, testing their courage and commitment to helping others.

Kendra returns to Walnut Creek after building a life apart from an abusive childhood. Reconnecting with younger sister Naomi and accepting Nate’s attention require confronting past secrets, damaged trust, and the emotional barriers that still shape her choices.

Solitary woodworker Atle wants to court widowed neighbor Sadie while helping build a room for her son. Bookmobile librarian Sarah Anne supplies romance novels as guidance, but Sadie’s family responsibilities and past trauma complicate his affectionate efforts.

Aaron secretly studies for his GED, and bookmobile librarian Sarah Anne arranges tutoring with Kayla. Their sessions offer a growing connection while Aaron hides his educational ambitions and Kayla copes with grief, family strain, and a broken relationship.

Three Amish novellas center on midwives, new life, and second chances. Amy Clipston's Bundles of Blessing follows widowed midwife Kristina Byler as the man she once expected to marry comes back into her life.

Three cozy Amish romances are stitched together by quilting, community, and care. Amy Clipston's Patchwork Promises follows Joanne Lapp as she recreates a lost heirloom quilt for farmer Colin Zook and begins to care for him in the process.

Three novellas link new school terms with fresh starts and romance. Amy Clipston's A Class for Laurel follows a Pennsylvania teacher who takes a post in Colorado and finds herself torn between home and a new love.

Miriam conceals a hopeful pregnancy after earlier losses, while husband Calvin secretly considers adopting a foster child. Bookmobile librarian Sarah Anne learns both sides of their worries and tries to help the couple communicate about the family they want.

Three connected Christmas novellas center on an Amish bakery and the couples drawn there. A returning carpenter, a widower and cake decorator, and a builder learning to read encounter renewed affection through holiday work, family care, and unexpected help.

Jennifer inherits her grandmother’s farmhouse in Ross County and sees a chance to start over. Helpful neighbors introduce her to reserved Lincoln Bennett, whose presence draws her toward connection amid the family mysteries and secrets surrounding her new home.

Artist Liana learns that her husband, missing for a decade, has been found murdered. Officer Kent Olson needs her help with the cold case, but her reluctance to involve the police complicates an investigation into the life she left behind.

Detective Jackson returns to the Amish hometown he fled as a teenager while investigating an unidentified murder victim. Working with LizBeth, whose heart he broke, requires rebuilding trust before the killer can claim another young Amish woman.

Three holiday novellas explore Amish homecomings, family, and romance. In Shelley Shepard Gray’s contribution, John and Ellie share a difficult trip north from Pinecraft, discovering whether travel delays and bad weather can also bring an unexpected connection.

Busy market owner Wesley accepts help from his girlfriend Liesl’s aunt Jenny during the Christmas rush. Jenny’s youth and warmth create an unexpected attraction, leaving all three to examine what they want from their relationships and holiday plans.

Army veteran Anderson returns to Woodland Park and becomes a firefighter, encountering former high school sweetheart Chelsea. Now supporting a young son, she shares his reluctance to revisit old wounds, but renewed contact reveals feelings that never fully faded.

Addie receives anonymous notes that seem unlikely to be genuine courtship. Daniel initially writes to comfort her after teasing about her lack of a beau, but their exchange grows more personal, making his concealed identity increasingly difficult to reveal.

Canadian Air Force sergeant Graham volunteers with NORAD’s Santa Tracker while missing home in Colorado. Comforting young Will leads him to widowed mother Vivian and her bed and breakfast, where a growing connection complicates his plans to return north.

Acquitted Daniel remains an outcast in his Amish community because neighbors still doubt his innocence. Lela offers to help identify the real criminal, but their investigation attracts a killer’s attention and forces Daniel to weigh vindication against her safety.

Heart manages her widowed father’s household and a collection of needy animals while resisting pressure to marry. His new blacksmith apprentice Clayton starts helping with her endless chores, hoping to overcome her awkwardness and persuade her to consider courtship.

Shy Mary travels to Pinecraft hoping to escape years of exclusion and make a fresh start. New friendships and an attraction to carpenter Jayson offer possibilities, while the arrival of a former bully and hidden secrets test her confidence.

Betsy leaves her sheltered Kentucky life for a month of new experiences in Pinecraft. Golf lessons introduce her to August, and their growing affection challenges both to decide whether the possibility of happiness is worth taking unfamiliar risks.

Lilly moves to Pinecraft hoping to leave her painful past behind and build a more confident life. Falling for visiting farmer Eddie complicates that plan when she learns he lives near the hometown she does not want to revisit.

Firefighter Greg meets garden-center owner Kristen during an emergency and hopes for a future together. Her serious heart condition and abandonment by a former fiancé make trust difficult, especially when his dreams of children conflict with what she can offer.

Six years after a fire left Carl badly burned, he returns to Apple Creek hoping May can accept his scars. Her guilt and his silence make each believe the other rejects them, complicating the reunion both secretly desire.

Artist and mother Joy begins a relationship with Bo, a construction worker who helps former prisoners and seeks redemption himself. When threatening messages escalate, her jealous ex-husband and complicated circle make deciding whom to trust increasingly difficult.

Four siblings move to their grandparents’ Ohio farm hoping to join the Amish faith and rebuild their lives. Eldest brother Martin’s guarded manner alienates neighbor Patti, complicating an attraction that requires both to reconsider their assumptions about marriage.

Former prisoner Seth helps isolated divorcee Tabitha survive after leaving an abusive marriage. When disturbing gifts suggest her ex-husband has returned, their fragile friendship becomes a struggle to protect her freedom without sending Seth back to prison.

A stalker targeting Bethanne’s cousin reawakens memories of a traumatic encounter seven years earlier. Jay hopes to regain Bethanne’s trust while a police officer protects her cousin, but escalating danger forces all four to cooperate before another tragedy occurs.

Health news prompts Jonny to leave college and seek a different life near his Amish grandparents. He falls for café owner Treva, but her painful breakup and uncertainty about his intentions threaten the connection they begin to share.

Expectant single mother Beth finds friendship with candle-factory owner Junior while deciding whether to remain in her grandparents’ Amish community. His unexpected proposal offers another path, but she must determine whether it reflects obligation or the love she hopes for.

Amish woman Stephanie witnesses a murder during a failed drug deal and becomes the gunman’s target. Ranch worker Hardy offers shelter and a disguise, but keeping her safe requires anticipating how far a desperate killer will go.

Kyle moves onto the Millers’ farm to help the newly retired couple learn country life. Meeting Daisy after a cycling accident sparks his interest, but her longstanding dream of owning that same farm puts jealousy between them.

After losing her job, Ella accepts hospitality from an Amish couple struggling with their new farm. Helping with their sheep brings stability, while an attraction to carpenter Russ complicates the daily life they share across different religious backgrounds.

Widowed mother Jenna finds support in the Amish Widows Club and friendship with Nelson, who runs her late husband’s workplace. Their growing feelings face religious differences, unresolved grief and a secret that could undermine her trust in him.

Widow Leanna discovers companionship and independence through the Amish Widows Club after a year of mourning. Evan’s courtship offers another chance at love, but she fears surrendering the life and friendships she has finally learned to enjoy.

Widowed Mary Kate moves into a tiny shed on her uncle's farm and slowly begins rebuilding her life. When cheerful Joe Yoder pursues her, she must confront a future she never wanted and her determination never to marry again.

Widowed mother Cindy has built a satisfying life after an abusive marriage and has no interest in remarrying. Her children’s friendship introduces her to attentive father Monroe, whose growing affection challenges her fears about trusting another partner.