—Kelly Irvin, bestselling author of the Every Amish Season series
“Kathleen Fuller is a talented and a gifted author, and she doesn’t disappoint in The Teacher’s Bride. The story will captivate you from the first page to the last with Ruby, Christian, and engaging characters. You’ll laugh, gasp, and wonder what will happen next. You won’t want to miss reading this heartwarming Amish story of mishaps, faith, love, forgiveness, and friendship.”
—Molly Jebber, speaker and award-winning author of Grace’s Forgiveness and the Amish Keepsake Pocket Quilt series
“Enthusiasts of Fuller’s sweet Amish romances will savor this new anthology.”
—Library Journal on An Amish Family
“These four sweet stories are full of hope and promise along with misunderstandings and reconciliation. True love does prevail, but not without prayer, introspection, and humility. A must-read for fans of Amish romance.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 stars, on An Amish Family
“The incredibly engaging Amish Letters series continues with a third story of perseverance and devotion, making it difficult to put down . . . Fuller skillfully knits together the lives within a changing, faithful community that has suffered its share of challenges.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 stars, on Words from the Heart
“Fuller’s inspirational tale portrays complex characters facing real-world problems and finding love where they least expected or wanted it to be.”
—Booklist, starred review, on A Reluctant Bride
“Fuller has an amazing capacity for creating damaged characters and giving insights into their brokenness. One of the better voices in the Amish fiction genre.”
—CBA Retailers + Resources on A Reluctant Bride
“This promising series debut from Fuller is edgier than most Amish novels, dealing with difficult and dark issues and featuring well-drawn characters who are tougher than the usual gentle souls found in this genre. Recommended for Amish fiction fans who might like a different flavor.”
—Library Journal on A Reluctant Bride
“Sadie and Aden’s love is both sweet and hard-won, and Aden’s patience is touching as he wrestles not only with Sadie’s dilemma, but his own abusive past. Birch Creek is weighed down by the Troyer family’s dark secrets, and readers will be interested to see how secondary characters’ lives unfold as the series continues.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 stars, on A Reluctant Bride
“Kathleen Fuller’s A Reluctant Bride tells the story of two Amish families whose lives have collided through tragedy. Sadie Schrock’s stoic resolve will touch and inspire Fuller’s fans, as will the story’s concluding triumph of redemption.”
—Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of Anna’s Crossing
“Kathleen Fuller’s A Reluctant Bride is a beautiful story of faith, hope, and second chances. Her characters and descriptions are captivating, bringing the story to life with the turn of every page.”
—Amy Clipston, bestselling author of A Simple Prayer and the Kauffman Amish Bakery series
“The latest offering in the Middlefield Family series is a sweet love story, with perfectly crafted characters. Fuller’s Amish novels are written with the utmost respect for their way of living. Readers are given a glimpse of what it is like to live the simple life.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 stars, on Letters to Katie
“Fuller’s second Amish series entry is a sweet romance with a strong sense of place that will attract readers of Wanda Brunstetter and Cindy Woodsmall.”
—Library Journal on Faithful to Laura
“Well-drawn characters and a homespun feel will make this Amish romance a sure bet for fans of Beverly Lewis and Jerry S. Eicher.”
—Library Journal on Treasuring Emma
“Treasuring Emma is a heartwarming story filled with real-life situations and well-developed characters. I rooted for Emma and Adam until the very last page. Fans of Amish fiction and those seeking an endearing romance will enjoy this love story. Highly recommended.”
—Beth Wiseman, bestselling author of Her Brother’s Keeper and the Daughters of the Promise series
“Treasuring Emma is a charming, emotionally layered story of the value of friendship in love and discovering the truth of the heart. A true treasure of a read!”
—Kelly Long, author of the Patch of Heaven series
Other Books by Kathleen Fuller
The Amish Brides of Birch Creek Novels
The Teacher’s Bride
The Farmer’s Bride
The Amish Letters Novels
Written in Love
The Promise of a Letter
Words from the Heart
The Amish of Birch Creek Novels
A Reluctant Bride
An Unbroken Heart
A Love Made New
The Middlefield Amish Novels
A Faith of Her Own
The Middlefield Family Novels
Treasuring Emma
Faithful to Laura
Letters to Katie
The Hearts of Middlefield Novels
A Man of His Word
An Honest Love
A Hand to Hold
Story Collections
An Amish Family
Amish Generations (available June 2020)
Stories
A Miracle for Miriam included in An Amish Christmas
A Place of His Own included in An Amish Gathering
What the Heart Sees included in An Amish Love
A Perfect Match included in An Amish Wedding
Flowers for Rachael included in An Amish Garden
A Gift for Anne Marie included in An Amish Second Christmas
A Heart Full of Love included in An Amish Cradle
A Bid for Love included in An Amish Market
A Quiet Love included in An Amish Harvest
Building Faith included in An Amish Home
Lakeside Love included in An Amish Summer
The Treasured Book included in An Amish Heirloom
What Love Built included in An Amish Homecoming
A Chance to Remember included in An Amish Reunion
Melting Hearts included in An Amish Christmas Bakery
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The Innkeeper’s Bride
Copyright © 2020 by Kathleen Fuller
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Fuller, Kathleen, author.
Title: The innkeeper's bride / Kathleen Fuller.
Description: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan, [2020] | Series: Amish brides of Birch Creek ; 3 | Summary: "Bestselling author Kathleen Fuller returns to the Amish community of Birch Creek, where an inn provides the perfect backdrop for romance"-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2019030977 (print) | LCCN 2019030978 (ebook) | ISBN 9780310355168 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9780310355175 (epub)
Subjects: GSAFD: Christian fiction. | Love stories.
Classification: LCC PS3606.U553 I56 2020 (print) | LCC PS3606.U553 (ebook) | DDC 813/.6--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019030977
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019030978
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