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Marta Perry

    Marta Perry puise dans sa vie rurale en Pennsylvanie et dans son héritage de la Pennsylvanie hollandaise pour créer ses romans. Son écriture se concentre souvent sur des romances inspirantes, mettant en avant des thèmes tels que la famille, la foi et la vie à la campagne. Perry tisse habilement des récits captivants qui reflètent ses propres expériences et ses racines culturelles, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu des communautés qu'elle dépeint.

    Anna's Return
    Naomi's Christmas
    Hannah's Joy
    Sarah's Gift
    Leah's Choice
    Match Made at the Amish Inn
    • Match Made at the Amish Inn

      An Uplifting Inspirational Romance

      • 272pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      The story explores the journey of Molly Esch, who regains her confidence by running an Amish inn after being left at the altar. When the owner’s nephew, Aaron Fisher, steps in to assist instead of promoting her, their initial clashes over his modern ideas lead to unexpected feelings. Both are hesitant to open their hearts again, but as they confront their fears, they may discover a lasting partnership. This narrative highlights themes of love, forgiveness, and personal growth within a faith-based context.

      Match Made at the Amish Inn2025
      4,5
    • The Widow's Bachelor Bargain

      An Uplifting Inspirational Romance

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Restoring a family can lead to unexpected revelations and healing. The story explores complex relationships, secrets, and the journey of self-discovery as characters navigate their intertwined pasts. Themes of forgiveness and redemption emerge as they confront their shared history, ultimately striving for unity and understanding. The narrative delves into emotional struggles and the impact of familial bonds, making it a poignant tale of love and reconciliation.

      The Widow's Bachelor Bargain2024
      4,0
    • A Springtime Heart

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      A second chance at love blooms in the quaint Amish community of Promise Glen, from national bestselling author Marta Perry. Dorcas Beiler's reckless teenage years are far behind her. She's serious and responsible now, and the good people of Promise Glen trust her with the education of their children. But when her first love returns after years of exile from the community, her past comes rushing back. Thomas is the only one who knows her secret, and despite his careless charm and teasing manner, she refuses to let her guard down. Thomas Fisher has plans. Plans to start a construction company and prove himself a success to all those who doubted him, and plans to find the woman he left behind. His chance comes when he lands the opportunity to rebuild the stable and shed at the community school. He won't be paid for his time, but he'll be able to showcase his abilities...and spend time with Dorcas. Scenting love in the air, Dorcas's young pupils make excuses to bring them together. As old feelings stir, Dorcas and Thomas wonder whether their first love might also be their last.

      A Springtime Heart2020
      4,0
    • Lydia's Hope

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      An Amish woman is shocked when she learns of the siblings she never knew existed in the first Lost Sisters of Pleasant Valley novel. With no memory of her birth parents, or the tragic accident that took their lives, Lydia Beachy has always been grateful for the aunt and uncle who took her in and raised her as their own. Now a married woman with two sons, Lydia finds her life turned upside down when she discovers that she has two younger sisters: Susanna, who was adopted by an Amish family in another community, and Chloe, who was raised by their grandmother among the Englisch. Angry and confused, Lydia first seeks out Susanna but stops short of telling her the truth. To track down Chloe, she enlists the help of a neighbor who has spent some years in the Englisch world. Meanwhile, Lydia’s husband, Adam, is keeping a secret of his own. Lydia yearns to be united with the sisters she has never known, but will revealing herself to them tear their lives apart...or enrich them beyond all imagining?

      Lydia's Hope2013
      4,3
    • Christmas is a time for new beginnings. But when a dutiful Amish woman's life is turned upside down, she may have to risk her heart to get everything she's always wanted in this charming Pleasant Valley novel. Since her mother's death, Naomi Esch has been devoted to caring for her father and siblings, sacrificing any hope of finding love or having a home of her own. Still, working at the local bakery and expanding her beekeeping business give Naomi a satisfying sense of purpose. Then, in the weeks before Christmas, her father announces his plans to remarry. He and his new wife need the house for themselves, leaving Naomi in need of a plan. But opportunities soon come her way. A friend finds Naomi a place to stay, and widower Nathan King offers his sprawling farmland to Naomi to continue her business--on the condition that she helps take care of his children. The setup is so perfect that the community assumes a wedding will inevitably follow. But Naomi has vowed never to marry without love. And to Nathan she's merely convenient help. Now, for those in Pleasant Valley, uniting these two stubborn souls may take a Christmas miracle.

      Naomi's Christmas2012
      4,3
    • Hannah's Joy

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Returning to Pleasant Valley gives a widow a much-needed chance at a new life. But now she must decide if she truly belongs in the Amish world... Unexpected tragedy has left Hannah without her soldier husband and a home for her baby son, Jamie. Seeking refuge, she comes to live with her aunt in Pleasant Valley, a place she hasn’t seen since childhood, when her parents left the Mennonite faith. Working in her aunt’s bakery is a way for Hannah to get back on her feet, but she isn’t sure if she can live by tradition—or if she and Jamie should stay for good. She finds an unexpected sympathetic listener in furniture maker William Brand. His stutter makes him feel like a permanent outsider in his Amish community, and he understands her loneliness. Hannah is irresistibly drawn to the shy, caring William, and her education in speech therapy makes it natural for her to want to help him speak more easily. But how can she encourage his attention when she might someday leave Pleasant Valley, and when her father-in-law, a military officer, is scheming to take Jamie away from her? As William seeks the courage to stand up for the woman who believes in him, Hannah must decide where her true home lies—in the free, ever-changing world she knows, or in the simpler, loving community she’s found...

      Hannah's Joy2012
      4,4
    • Sarah's Gift

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      An Amish midwife hopes to earn her community's trust and bring the joy of new life to Pleasant Valley in the third novel in this heartfelt series. After years in a disappointing childless marriage, and now widowed at only twenty-six, Amish midwife Sarah Mast moves to Pleasant Valley for a fresh start. But unpleasant surprises beset Sarah when she joins her aging aunt’s dwindling midwife practice. Signs of her aunt’s decline suggest that she may no longer be capable of the rigorous demands of her work. With Sarah’s last dollar now invested in the birthing center, can she help her aunt face the truth and run the center alone? Aaron Miller, Sarah’s neighbor, counts himself among the skeptics until he witnesses the dedication and love she has for her patients. But when an English doctor files a complaint against Sarah, Aaron’s misgivings resurface—just as his own sister faces a birthing crisis. In the midst of such tribulations, Sarah prays for the strength to defend her practice, care for her patients, and win the hearts of the community she has grown to love.

      Sarah's Gift2011
      4,4
    • Anna's Return

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      In the third Pleasant Valley novel, the Amish community welcomes back one of their daughters, but she hasn’t returned alone... After spending three years in the English world, Anna Beiler has come back to Pleasant Valley with a baby girl, which will surely cause a stir since Anna is unmarried. She is also hiding secrets: the baby is not hers by birth, nor does she intend to stay. Rather, she desperately needs sanctuary from the child’s violent father... It surprises Anna how quickly her Amish habits return to her, and how satisfying it feels to reconnect with her friends and family. Even Anna’s childhood friend Samuel, whose slow, thoughtful manner used to frustrate her, becomes a fond and reassuring companion. But Anna hasn’t fully faced the consequences of her irresponsible youth, and now, her mere presence may endanger the family she holds dear. If she wants to stay, she must seek forgiveness from the community whose blessing she took for granted, and experience the true change of heart required to make a new beginning.

      Anna's Return2010
      4,3
    • Leah's Choice

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Set in the Amish community of Pleasant Valley, this novel follows a teacher who navigates difficult circumstances with unwavering faith. As she confronts personal challenges, her journey highlights the strength of belief and the importance of community support in overcoming adversity.

      Leah's Choice2009
      4,4