The Shop Down the Lane - (Letters from Lancaster County) by Leslie Gould (Paperback)
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- Leslie Gould delights in this sweet and humorous Amish romance reminiscent of The Shop Around the Corner and You've Got Mail.
- About the Author: Leslie Gould is a Christy Award-winning and #1 bestselling author of more than 48 novels, including four Lancaster County Amish series.
- 352 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Amish & Mennonite
- Series Name: Letters from Lancaster County
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Gift shop manager Lois Yoder detests the shop's new Mennonite owner, Moses Lantz. As a distraction, she joins a birdwatchers' circle letter under a pen name, but unknown to her, Moses also joins under disguise. As their correspondence blossoms into a tender romance, can they overcome their animosity, or will their stubborn hearts keep them apart forever?Book Synopsis
Leslie Gould delights in this sweet and humorous Amish romance reminiscent of The Shop Around the Corner and You've Got Mail.Lois Yoder has always found solace in the quiet life of Paradise, Pennsylvania, where she manages a gift shop that reflects her Amish community's simple values. Her tranquil world is upended when Moses Lantz, a former Amishman turned Mennonite and the man who broke her heart, buys the shop with ambitious plans to transform it into a tourist hub--a move that Lois fiercely opposes.
Seeking a distraction, Lois joins a bird watchers' circle letter under an alias. But unknown to her, Moses does the same at the urging of a friend. While their correspondence blossoms into a tender romance, the enmity between Lois and Moses in real life only intensifies. Can they overcome their animosity and embrace the love they've found through their letters, or will their stubborn hearts keep them apart forever?
This heartwarming Amish romance includes themes of bird watching, correspondence by letters, enemies to lovers, and family secrets for readers of Beverly Lewis, Wanda E. Brunstetter, and Shelley Shepard Gray.
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Leslie Gould delights in this sweet and humorous Amish romance reminiscent of The Shop Around the Corner and You've Got Mail.Lois Yoder has always found solace in the quiet life of Paradise, Pennsylvania, where she manages a gift shop that reflects her Amish community's simple values. Her tranquil world is upended when Moses Lantz, a former Amishman turned Mennonite and the man who broke her heart, buys the shop with ambitious plans to transform it into a tourist hub--a move that Lois fiercely opposes.
Seeking a distraction, Lois joins a bird watchers' circle letter under an alias. But unknown to her, Moses does the same at the urging of a friend. While their correspondence blossoms into a tender romance, the enmity between Lois and Moses in real life only intensifies. Can they overcome their animosity and embrace the love they've found through their letters, or will their stubborn hearts keep them apart forever?
About the Author
Leslie Gould is a Christy Award-winning and #1 bestselling author of more than 48 novels, including four Lancaster County Amish series. She holds a bachelor's degree in history and an MFA in creative writing. She enjoys church history, research trips, and hiking in the Pacific Northwest. She and her husband live in Portland, Oregon, and have four adult children and two grandchildren. Learn more at LeslieGould.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Amish & Mennonite
Series Title: Letters from Lancaster County
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Format: Paperback
Author: Leslie Gould
Language: English
Street Date: May 6, 2025
TCIN: 94339433
UPC: 9780764244223
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-3801
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
2 recommendations
Lots of emotions
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Gail Hollingsworth - 2 months ago
This book had a little of it all: friendship, loyalty, jealousy, fabrication, hurt, but also a lot of love. Lois in her mid twenties, lives alone above the gift shop where she works. This goes against Amish teachings that a single woman needs a man’s guidance whether a husband or a relative. She fights it with all her being and then gets another blow when her boss sells the store to her childhood nemesis. Lois won my heart right away. She was strong and stood up for herself in spite of her Amish upbringing. I enjoyed the birding letters sent by Teresa in a circle letter to several participants. There was some wise tidbits comparing God’s bird creations to what we as humans can learn from them. Overall, a feel good story that had me smiling many times. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher but was not required to write a review.
A special Amish story!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 3 months ago
The Shop Down the Lane by Leslie Gould is a charming story. I thought the book was well written with developed main characters. The characters are complex, realistic, and likeable. I enjoyed getting to know Lois Yoder and Moses Lantz. Paradise Found, the gift shop where Lois worked, and that Moses purchased sounded like a delightful place thanks to Lois (a shop that I would love to visit). I especially loved the special tree display with the crocheted birds and the birdhouses hanging from the branches. I liked the bird watching aspect. I have bird feeders in my yard, and I enjoy seeing the different types of birds that visit (we also have a pond in our village, and we get some unique aquatic birds). The bird descriptions were striking which allowed me to visualize them. It was interesting learning about circle letters. It made curious about how many different types of circle letters there are for the Amish. I can tell that the author did her research for this book. The Shop Down the Lane is a story full of emotion. The author’s vivid descriptions allowed me to envision the scenes. I could picture Lois zipping along on her scooter. I am looking forward to the next book in the Letters from Lancaster County series. The Shop Down the Lane is a special Amish story with a blast from the past, a sold shop, circle letters, a soaring scooter, observing birds, courting troubles, and a hopeful future.