THE HEART'S RETURN

His first choice … her second chance.

Eight years ago, Anna Esch’s parents discouraged Neil Wengerd’s courtship. With four older brothers, he would never have a chance to work the family farm, and his job was not enough to support a wife. So he left Whinburg Township … and took Anna’s heart with him.

Now Neil is back for a wedding and staying with his sister and brother-in-law, who have rented the farm from Anna’s father. The whole district is buzzing. Not about Anna and Neil—everyone’s forgotten they ever courted. But about Neil and Malinda Kanagy, who is everything Anna isn’t.

Can Anna stand by and watch his family make the perfect match for the man she’s never been able to forget? Or will she realize in time that Christmas is the season for God’s gifts and second chances?

“Anna and Neil are great, though realistically flawed, characters … I also really loved one of the supporting characters, and since this is part of a series, I’m hoping to discover more of her story as I catch up on the author’s other books!” —Carrie Schmidt, Reading is My Superpower

The Heart’s Return is a bonus novella in the Whinburg Township Amish series. It can be read as a standalone, but fits best with Books 7-9, continuing the thread of family and friendship running through them all. No strong language, just a loving kiss and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!

First published in Amish Christmas Miracles, November 2020