His Promise
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray’s latest Christmas novel in her Amish of Hart County series.
It’s set to be a white Christmas in Hart County, and Grace King is pet-sitting in a beautiful home with only a difficult dachshund for company. Just as she starts to miss the bustle of her large Amish family, Grace runs into a familiar face. Living right next door is John Michael Miller. He’s a fireman now, but five years ago, he had courted her older sister, then broke her heart. Seeing him again stirs Grace’s anger, but also reminds her of deeper feelings she’s done her best to deny.
The infatuation John Michael once saw in Grace’s eyes is long gone, though his complicated attraction to her remains. He had walked away all those years ago when he realized he was falling in love with the wrong sister. Now, as suspicious fires are set in their community, that’s not an option. Grace dismisses his warnings, and John Michael vows to keep an eye on her. But he can’t help wondering if he’s reconnected with Grace, only to risk losing her again.
Now all John Michael wants for Christmas is to keep Grace safe, in the hopes that they can one day have a future together.
His Promise
October 23, 2018
Take a Chance
September 18, 2018
Her Fear
July 24, 2018
His Risk
March 06, 2018
The Gift
November 07, 2017
Love Held Captive
October 10, 2017
His Guilt
July 04, 2017
A Reunion in Pinecraft: An Amish Summer Novella
June 06, 2017
Her Secret
March 07, 2017
An Uncommon Protector
February 07, 2017
An Amish Family Christmas
October 18, 2016
A Sister’s Wish
September 27, 2016
A Loyal Heart
July 12, 2016
A Daughter’s Dream
May 24, 2016
A Son’s Vow
January 26, 2016
Whispers in the Reading Room
November 10, 2015
A Christmas Bride in Pinecraft
October 13, 2015
A Wedding at the Orange Blossom Inn
September 15, 2015
A Wish on Gardenia Street
July 28, 2015
Among the Fair Magnolias
July 14, 2015
The Proposal At Siesta Key
May 12, 2015
Deception on Sable Hill
April 07, 2015
The Promise of Palm Grove
January 27, 2015
Snowfall
October 21, 2014
Joyful
September 02, 2014
Secrets of Sloane House
July 29, 2014
Thankful
May 06, 2014
Redemption
February 25, 2014
Hopeful
February 04, 2014
Peace
October 22, 2013
Eventide
September 03, 2013
Ray of Light
May 14, 2013
Daybreak
February 12, 2013
A Christmas for Katie
November 20, 2012
A Texan’s Choice
October 02, 2012
Found
September 04, 2012
The Search
June 19, 2012
Missing
March 20, 2012
A Texan’s Honor
March 06, 2012
Sisters of the Heart Trilogy
January 03, 2012
Christmas in Sugarcreek
October 25, 2011
A Texan’s Promise
October 04, 2011
The Survivor
August 30, 2011
The Protector
June 28, 2011
The Caregiver
March 08, 2011
Grace
October 26, 2010
Autumn’s Promise
August 03, 2010
Spring’s Renewal
April 27, 2010
Winter’s Awakening
February 02, 2010
Forgiven
August 11, 2009
Wanted
January 06, 2009
Hidden
May 27, 2008
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I’m often asked about how I decide where to set my novels. Sometimes, like with Pinecraft, I choose a setting based on a conversation. Other times, such as with the Families of Honor or the Crittenden County books, I discover something that spurs my imagination while doing research on the internet.
For this year’s series set in Charm? It seems I couldn’t stay away from it.
Charm is a very small village. It’s nestled near Sugarcreek, Walnut Creek, and Berlin. This means I’ve driven through it numerous times. I’ve even gotten hopelessly lost in the middle of it. Once, I was so turned around by the winding roads surrounded by acres of farmland that I had to stop and ask an Amish man for directions.
But then last year two things happened: I discovered there is a popular store in Charm called Hershberger’s. They sell all sorts of things there…and just happen to have cute little goats that climb on the top of their barn. You can even feed them, which I enjoyed probably a little too much. Soon after that experience, I learned all about Keim Lumber Mill. A beautiful, amazing complex that is both a lumber yard and retail store.
It seemed a popular tourist attraction and a family owned lumber mill were all I needed in order to make up a new series. Well, those two things and the fact that I had some of the best fried pies ever in Charm!
I hope you’ll enjoy visiting Charm with me through the eyes of the Kinsinger family. This fictional family happens to own a very large lumber mill that serves as the backbone of the community. They-and several other families in the area-are recovering from a tragedy. Everyone just happens to have more than a couple of secrets.
I so enjoyed writing these books. I fell in love with the rolling hills and the quaint schoolhouse and the goats, too. I hope you will enjoy The Charmed Amish Life Series as much as enjoyed writing it. And, if, by chance you have the chance to visit Charm before I do? Have a cherry fried pie for me. I promise, you won’t be disappointed.
