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D Is for Daisy - (Amish ABCs) by Shelley Shepard Gray - 1 of 1

D Is for Daisy - (Amish ABCs) by Shelley Shepard Gray (Hardcover)

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  • Newcomers are always welcome in the rural Amish community of Walden, Ohio, but in this heartwarming inspirational romance from beloved New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Shelley Shepard Gray, a 50-something couple planning for early retirement learn even the simple life can sometimes be complicated.
  • 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.
  • 288 Pages
  • Fiction, Amish & Mennonite
  • Series Name: Amish ABCs

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Newcomers are always welcome in the rural Amish community of Walden, Ohio, but in this heartwarming inspirational romance from beloved New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Shelley Shepard Gray, a 50-something couple planning for early retirement learn even the simple life can sometimes be complicated. For fans of Beverly Lewis, Amy Clipston, and Charlotte Hubbard--and anyone who enjoys wholesome, uplifting stories about faith, family, and love.

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Early retirement never sounded so good to Mervin and Ruthie Miller. After a lifetime in Millersburg, where Mervin worked at a furniture and shed factory and Ruthie helped out at a fabric store, they have exciting plans: They're going to become "Amish Gentlemen Farmers." That means buying a 30-acre, ramshackle farm, and all that comes with it--no matter what their grown children, friends, and aching muscles think . . .

Aaron Miller is worried about his parents, but there's little he can do now that he lives in Kentucky and has a baby on the way. Then his childhood best friend, Kyle Burkholder, makes a heaven-sent offer: he'll move in with Aaron's parents to teach them about raising cows and chickens, and even give weekly reports to Aaron.

The arrangement is going well--until Kyle stumbles upon Daisy Lapp who's just been in a bicycle accident. When he visits her in the hospital, he knows there's something special between them. So does Daisy. But her something special is the fact that Kyle lives on the farm she'd always dreamed of buying one day. She knows it's wrong, but she's jealous. She wants nothing to do with Kyle and politely tells him so.

Still, like the Millers, Kyle's not one to give up easily. Not on himself, not on the farm, and certainly not on Daisy. With dedication and a leap of faith, the lives they envisioned just might come true . . .



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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

"Shepard Gray unfurls a layered narrative that probes love, obligation, and forgiveness against the backdrop of culture clashes between Amish and Englisch. Series fans will be satisfied." --Publishers Weekly on C is for Courting

"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



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.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Amish & Mennonite
Series Title: Amish ABCs
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
Format: Hardcover
Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
Language: English
Street Date: June 30, 2026
TCIN: 1006430286
UPC: 9781496758828
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-3178
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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8 July, 2026

A Sweet Amish Romance That Blooms with Hope

D is for Daisy by Shelley Shepard Gray is a charming and heartwarming Amish story with delightful characters and an uplifting message. Daisy quickly won me over with her lively spirit and unconventional ways. Unlike many Amish women, she feels most at home in the barn rather than in the house, and her deep love for animals makes her especially endearing. Kyle is a wonderful match for her, and I enjoyed watching their story unfold. I also found Kyle’s bosses, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, to be entertaining additions to the story as they enthusiastically buy a farm without having any real idea how to run one. Their situation adds humor and warmth to the book. This sweet story blends hope, friendship, family, romance, and faith in a way that feels sincere and encouraging. Although D is for Daisy is the fourth book in the Amish ABC’s series, it can easily be read as a standalone. With its lovable characters, gentle humor, and heartfelt message, D is for Daisy is a sweet Amish romance that blooms with hope from beginning to end.
Kristina Anderson
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5 out of 5 stars
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6 July, 2026

Hopeful, Uplifting and Humorous

This story tugged on my heartstrings and stirred my imagination as I was mesmerized by the story of perceptive Kyle and low-esteem Daisy. Kyle leaves home and moves in with Ruthie and Mervin Miller, wannabe farmers who have no idea what they are doing so Kyle is a godsend. Kyle is a willing worker and is also a good friend to neighbor Daisy. Daisy has a broken leg after a bicycle accident and Kyle attentively brings her flowers and checks on her. The progression of their relationship seems natural and even when there are bumps on the road, like another young Amish woman to whom Kyle is attracted, their friendship continues. I enjoyed the well-written plot with the addition of the drama and the discovery by Daisy that she is talented and worthy of loving. The characters were realistic, the plot moved along at a good pace and kept me engaged in the story. My favorite character was Velvet the cow…yes, the cow! Velvet didn’t say anything with words but her actions said a lot and she contributed to the choices that the characters made along the way. Velvet was kind of like Lucy in the Peanuts cartoons, offering advice that the people already knew but they had to talk to her to know that they knew it. Velvet was a humorous and welcome addition to the story, and I hope she will be in future alphabet books in this series. I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions expressed are my own.
VickleaW
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Love D is daisy. The banter back and forth between the two. The characters were all relatable and the book was hard to put down.
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