Little Valley
3 primary works
Book 1
Ella Yoder's wedding with Aden Wengerd and the building of their dream home is set for June, but when tragedy strikes, Ella begins to doubt God's love. Can healing come through a house, a quilt, a community?
Book 2
Ella Yoder has moved into her dream house. In the stillness of the great house, Ella ponders her options. How is she to survive on her own? How will she ever forget Aden? What is to become of her? Two would-be suitors soon make their intentions known, but Ella is unsure of her own feelings. As she agrees to take care of Preacher Stutzman's three motherless girls, Ella's heart is touched by their love for her. Could their affection be the answer to Ella's quest? Can God speak through the love of a child? Readers of "Amish" fiction will fall in love themselves with Ella Yoder and hope with her that she finds the love and happiness she seeks. About this series: Readers of "Amish" fiction will delight in this second book in a series about young Ella Yoder as she copes with the loss of her true love.
Book 3
Bestselling author Jerry Eicher concludes the Little Valley Series with one more glimpse into young Ella's Amish world. She loves the widower Ivan Stutzman's children and enjoys caring for them. Although she is genuinely devoted to Preacher Stutzman and keenly aware of his desire to propose, her feelings for him stop short of romantic love. Yet Ella yearns for marriage and wonders if what she and Ivan have is enough. When the handsome Englisha stops by and asks about converting to the Amish faith, Ella is intrigued and warily agrees to meet with him. Soon Ella realizes she's torn between her devotion to Ivan and his children and her growing feelings for the Englisha. With dire consequences at stake, Ella must determine what the truth is, if her feelings are dependable, and how to stay faithful to the will of God. About This Series: The Little Valley Series follows Ella Yoder, a young independent Amish woman who has suffered the loss of her beloved fiance. Relying on her faith and the support of her community, she picks up the pieces of her shattered life and learns to live, love, and dream again.