C Is for Courting - (Amish ABCs) by Shelley Shepard Gray

Book Synopsis

Surprises abound in Shelley Shepard Gray's latest heartwarming inspirational tale for fans of Beverly Lewis, Beth Wiseman, and Charlotte Hubbard, as four English-raised siblings return to their grandparents' Ohio community with plans to become Amish--but discover, one by one, that even the simple life has its complications.

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The second eldest, Beth Schrock always believed herself the most level-headed sibling. After all, in the wake of their parents' divorce, it was she who emerged as the caretaker and steadying presence. Yet after almost two years in Ohio, Beth's life remains the most unsettled.

Unlike her younger sister and brothers, Beth has yet to become Amish, or fall in love, much less marry.
Still, she is about to take on the biggest responsibility of them all. She is going to be a mother. A single mother. While she's not proud of her actions, she is excited, and hopeful about the sense of purpose this change will bring.

When Beth happens to meet family acquaintance Junior Lambright, they bump heads a bit. But after she takes a part-time job at his successful candle factory, it doesn't take long for sparks to ignite--or for Junior to decide to be the friend Beth clearly needs.

Still, neither expects a romance. Ten years older than Beth, Junior seems content to devote himself to work and his two senior Labradors. And as Beth's due date looms, she must choose a path. She considers returning to Cleveland and her high-paying, high-stress, realtor job. She could hire a nanny. But she'd miss so much about Walden--including Junior.

And then, Junior proposes.

Beth is sure Junior's sweet offer is only to save her reputation. . . . Unless, like her, Junior is also yearning for something more. With faith, and the courage to open their hearts, they might soon find out . . .

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Praise for Shelley Shepard Gray

"Four siblings dream of abandoning the Englisch world for a simpler way of life in this solid series opener from bestseller Gray...Gray effectively sets the stage for the rest of the series, leaving just enough loose ends dangling to keep readers on tenterhooks for the next installment. This is sure to charm Gray's fans and net her some new ones." --Publishers Weekly on A is for Amish

"Enjoyable and charming." --USA TODAY on A Perfect Amish Romance

"Slow-burning, enjoyable romance [with] a poignant message about the importance of community, compassion, and doing what's right rather than what's easy." --Publishers Weekly on The Protective One

"A book lover's dream! In this charming series opener, Shelley Shepard Gray weaves a pair of sweet love stories, a likable inadvertent matchmaker, and a cast of quirky supporting characters into a story about the power of books to bring a community together. Fans of the genre as well as newcomers to Amish fiction are sure to make room for A Perfect Amish Romance on their keeper shelves." --Carla Laureano, RITA Award-Winning Author of Five Days in Skye and The Saturday Night Supper Club

"Another winner... I loved getting to know these well-written characters and reading about their romance and faith journeys." --Kathleen Fuller, bestselling author of The Innkeeper's Bride on A Perfect Amish Romance

"Set in Apple Creek, Ohio, this heartwarming series launch from Gray follows an unlikely romance between a misfit and her secret admirer...Gray skillfully portrays Addie's struggles to belong and Daniel's growth as he comes to recognize Addie's many gifts. This touching romance will leave readers eager for the next entry in the series." --Publishers Weekly on Happily Ever Amish

"Author Shelley Shepard Gray is beloved for her swoon-worthy Amish love stories, and her latest exudes charm and joy. Bookmobile librarian and amateur matchmaker Sarah Anne Miller is determined to help Aaron Coblentz pass his GED, so she arranges for Kayla Kaufman to be his tutor. Sparks soon fly between Aaron and Kayla and they discover the true magic of unexpected love." --Woman's World on A Perfect Amish Romance

"The matchmaker being a bookmobile librarian--with some secrets of her own--is a new twist, and I enjoyed all of the characters, who were very realistically drawn, they seemed like real people you want to have a happy ending." --The Parkersburg News and Sentinel on A Perfect Amish Romance

"Gray's biblical themes are nuanced and well integrated into the narrative." --Publishers Weekly on The Trustworthy One

"Hope is found in unexpected places as this sweet Amish love story unfolds." --Woman's World on The Trustworthy One

"Enjoyable... Readers will be delighted by Sarah Anne's gentle matchmaking... Each of the main characters undergoes realistic personal evolutions as they are shaped by transformative powers of love, hope, and faith. Gray's fans will love this quiet, endearing tale." --Publishers Weekly on A Perfect Amish Romance

About the Author

Shelley Shepard Gray is the two-time Holt Medallion Award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over one hundred novels. Her novels have been translated into multiple languages and highlighted in the Philadelphia Enquirer, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, NPR and USA Today. An active member of her church and the mother of two young adults, Shelley lives with her husband in Ohio and writes full time. Please visit her online at ShelleyShepardGray.com.