Bøker av Grace Lewis

In the season of giving, will Mary's longing to teach disrupt the Yuletide peace in her family? In the quaint Amish town of Dalton in Kingston, the Yuletide season brings more than just snowflakes and sleigh bells for Mary and Moses Lapp. Amidst the twinkling Christmas lights and the scent of fresh pine, Mary Lapp, blessed with three beautiful children and a loving husband, finds herself grappling with a longing for something more. As the festive spirit envelops the town, her heart yearns to return to her passion for teaching, reigniting a spark that once brought her immense joy.But as the snow blankets the peaceful streets, resistance comes from the most unexpected place - her own home. Moses Lapp, her devoted husband, basks in the contentment of their thriving farm and the warmth of their family life. Unseen challenges, like serpents in Eden, begin to encroach upon his idyllic world. Clinging to faith and love, Moses is determined to face these trials head-on, yet he remains blind to the growing restlessness in his wife.Their once harmonious home now echoes with the silent tension of unspoken dreams and unmet desires. Mary's resolve to teach clashes with Moses' wish for her to remain the heart of their home. As Christmas approaches, their disagreement casts a shadow over the festive preparations, and even their children sense the growing divide. In this heartwarming tale set against the backdrop of an Amish Christmas, Mary and Moses must navigate the delicate balance between personal aspirations and familial responsibilities. Will the magic of the season guide them back to each other, or will their differences push them further apart? Can they find a way to blend Mary's dreams with the needs of their family, rekindling not just the spirit of Christmas but the flame of their love? Unwrap the gift of love, understanding, and new beginnings in this captivating Amish romance, where the true meaning of Christmas shines through the struggles and joys of Mary and Moses Lapp. Christmas Awakening, Book five in the Amish Christmas Blessings series, continues Mary and Moses' budding relationship as they struggle to reconcile old feelings, welcome new love, strengthen their faith, embrace new family, and celebrate the joys of Christmas and the upcoming new year. The series features heartwarming holiday Amish romances with uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, hope, and a celebration of simple yet deeply meaningful connections, values, and emotions. Note: Each book in the series is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order. All Grace Lewis's books are clean and wholesome romance.

What does family truly mean? For Grace Bontrager, it has become synonymous with heartache.Reeling from the untimely loss of her parents, and with no siblings of her own, she faces the precipice of uncertain choices about her future. Thrust into the heart of the Amish community, living with her Aunt Emily Beiler, Grace is akin to a fish gasping for breath on unfamiliar shores.Mathew Mast seeks more than just a wife. He yearns for a kindred spirit, a partner who shares his dreams and comprehends his soul. Grace, with her unconventional world view and invigorating ideas, certainly captivates his interest. Yet, her outsider status and temporary presence make the thought of a shared life seem fanciful. So why is this magnetic attraction he feels towards her unlike anything he's experienced before?Caught in the crossfire of decisions, Grace must wrestle with the choice of embracing an entirely new Amish lifestyle or reverting to the plans she'd crafted before her world fell apart. It's a moment of introspection, a scrutinization of her existence and her deepest desires. Will love conquer practicalities, or will the pull of her previous life prove too strong to resist? Is Mathew her ticket to rediscover the warmth of a loving family? Dive into this spellbinding narrative of love, loss, and the transformative power of choices. Witness as Grace navigates the stormy waters of grief and uncovers the true essence of family, in the heart of the Amish community. Blossoming into Family is the final book in the Season of Love series following the journey of seven siblings in an Amish community as they navigate their desires and dreams in life, which lead them to complicated relationships with each other and potential suitors. The series shows the unbreakable bond between the Mast siblings as they face the ups and downs of their romantic lives. Each book is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order.

Amidst a harsh winter and caught between duty and desire, will Philip and Joanna's hearts kindle a fire of love? Joanna yearns for recognition and love, her gaze forever fixated on the sturdy and steadfast Philip Mast. He is a man entirely engrossed in the daunting task of catering to the needs of his extensive family. Oblivious to Joanna's affection, Philip is committed to his duties, unaware of her longing gaze.Joanna's Rumspringa is a fading memory. The clock ticks on, and the concern in her family is palpable, for she has no marriage proposals to consider.Joanna finds herself in the crucible of her parents' expectations, encouraged to choose a spouse from the numerous suitors vying for her hand. However, her heart refuses to comply, reserving its rhythm solely for Philip.Philip Mast, a man of commendable devotion, commits himself fully to ensuring the prosperity and happiness of his beloved family. Amidst this chaos, the unexpected entry of Joanna into his life sparks an unfamiliar yearning within him - a longing for a companion, someone to share his burdens. But will the relentless demands of his family obligations permit him to pursue his own desires? In the heart of this ruthless winter, will these two hearts find the warmth of mutual love? Journey into this riveting tale of passion, family bonds, and the thrilling quest for self-discovery. Winter's Whisper is the fifth book in the Season of Love series following the journey of seven siblings in an Amish community as they navigate their desires and dreams in life, which lead them to complicated relationships with each other and potential suitors. The series shows the unbreakable bond between the Mast siblings as they face the ups and downs of their romantic lives. Each book is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order.

*** An Amazon #1 best-selling Amish Romance ***The Amish Hearts complete series is now available in one book. Betsie Hershberger's young life consists of family, Amish values, and honor. But the reality of their circumstances changes as time goes by. Follow this young woman and those she cares most deeply as they learn to navigate in an ever-changing world and face insurmountable odds.The Amish Hearts series is one that will pull at your heartstrings, make you jump up and down for joy, and will leave you speechless as cultures collide, danger pays a visit, and love everlasting visits a small Amish community and refuses to let go. Can the couple from humble beginnings with deep roots find their place in the world without losing sight of their values and what it means to be in a relationship? What readers are saying about the Amish Hearts series: ★★★★★ Sweet and clean. A throughly enjoyable read by an accomplished author who never disappoints. Family values, biblical foundations, and a story line with just enough "problems" to be considered real. The characters are relatable and I would recommend this story for anyone. Book 1: The Heart of Innocence ★★★★★ This book is the sweetest Amish book I have read, thus far. It is filled with love, joy, growing pains and has a pleasant ending.★★★★★ This was such a great family book full of drama in the home and in the community. (...) Super good book and I recommend this book to everyone that loves drama.★★★★★ This book made me laugh and cry at the same time. Book 2: The Heart of Longing ★★★★★ (...) It was one of those stories that was hard to put down and sometimes brought a tear to my eyes. I would highly recommend it.★★★★★ This book combines complex characters who grow throughout the story, causing their interactions to shift and their true natures -- positive or negative -- to be revealed. A complex story with a satisfying ending. Book 3: The Heart of Perseverance ★★★★★ Awesome. What a great story and such great writing. It's the kind of story you can't put down. Every page made me hope it would turn out good.★★★★★ Great book- I am looking forward to the next book in this series . Thanks so much for such a lovely book.★★★★★ Such a sweet, well written story that was hard to put down!! Looking forward to the next one! Book 4: The Heart of Forgiveness ★★★★★ Loved it. Good writing. Family and their closeness and sticking together in time if need.I will reccomend to friends always.★★★★★ Great love and faith story. This story is so well written. I wasn't able to put this book down. In fact I read it all at once.

Christmastime should bring joy, but this year, tragedy strikes, leaving Mary and Moses to reevaluate their lives. Nothing has ever come easy for Mary Lapp. After years of feeling out of place, she's found the one place she truly belongs. But that quiet comfort she feels is fleeting. She still longs to have a family of her own.When she's faced with an imminent tragedy, though, she finds herself at a crossroads - one that will determine the rest of her life and force her to question her faith and the man she loves.Moses Lapp is more surprised than anyone that he found love with an Englischer. As an Amish man, he understood there would be hurdles to cross, but he never imagined they would include losing his patience and doubting his commitment to his wife.Soon, tragic events outside the community force Moses into a position he never imagined possible. He feels himself losing control and questioning how and why their lives changed so dramatically.Will misunderstandings and their struggle to have a family of their own tear them apart or will he and Mary gather the strength to meet their challenges head on and keep their marriage intact this Christmas season? New Year's Faith, Book three in the Amish Christmas Blessings series, continues Mary and Moses' budding relationship as they struggle to reconcile old feelings, welcome new love, strengthen their faith, embrace new family, and celebrate the joys of Christmas and the upcoming new year. The series features heartwarming holiday Amish romances with uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, hope, and a celebration of simple yet deeply meaningful connections, values, and emotions. Start reading today! Note: Each book in the series is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order. All Grace Lewis's books are clean and wholesome romance.

After three years of courtship, Betsie Hershberger wants to get married, but it doesn't look like Samuel King is going to propose anytime soon. Frustrated with his lack of commitment, Betsie is thinking of finding someone else. But when her father expresses the same wish and presents her with two suitors, Betsie is conflicted about what to do. Samuel wants to marry Betsie, but he has problems at home that need his attention. His mother is very ill and needs treatment that his father refuses to let her get. His earnings in the village aren't enough, and the job in town goes against the Amish way. With one thing going wrong after another, will Samuel and Betsie ever be able to reconcile their love and get married? The Heart of Perseverance is the third book in the Amish Hearts series (the prequel to the Amish Sisters series). Each book is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order.

Celia Mast needs an escape. Marriage may be the answer, but her heart is torn between two men and time isn't on her side.With a large family, an even larger home, and a taskmaster mother micromanaging her every move, Celia is beyond exhausted. She can't wait to get away but doing so requires findable a suitable husband. Thankfully, she has options, or at least, she believes she does.Unfortunately, her options, William and Jack, have options of their own and aren't in any hurry. If she doesn't act fast and choose between the two men, she could end up alone.How is a girl to choose between a jovial man with a young son and a man with the means to care for her and a home not unlike her own?Find out in Summer of Longing, book one in the Seasons of Love series, an Amish Romance series that follows the lives of the siblings of the Mast family along the seasons as they look for love and hope.

*** An Amazon #1 best-selling Amish Romance *** In this heartwarming Amish romance, Charity Mast finds herself torn between duty and her heart's desires. As she navigates the expectations of her community and her parents, Charity struggles to find her own happiness. Engaged to Paul Stoltzfus, a good friend but lacking in passion, Charity begins to feel trapped in a life she never wanted.But when Thomas Beiler comes to stay with her family, everything changes. His quiet confidence and charming demeanor draw Charity in, and she begins to realize that there may be more to life than just duty. As she grapples with her growing feelings for Thomas, Charity must choose between the safe and expected life with Paul or taking a chance on the unknown.Through it all, Charity learns that true happiness can only come from within. As she gains confidence and strength, she realizes that pleasing others cannot come at the cost of her own happiness. With the support of her friends and family, Charity embarks on a journey of self-discovery and love.This Amish romance is a sweet and tender tale of finding oneself and following one's heart. Full of heartwarming moments and delightful characters, readers will be rooting for Charity as she finds her own path to happiness. Will she choose the safe and expected life or take a chance on love?Find out in this captivating story. The Seasons of Love series follows the journey of seven siblings in an Amish community as they navigate their desires and dreams in life, which lead them to complicated relationships with each other and potential suitors. The series shows the unbreakable bond between the Mast siblings as they face the ups and downs of their romantic lives.Each book is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order.

Betsie and Samuel married for love, but only three years down the line, their relationship has been forced to take a backseat to children, and other responsibilities. Their marriage is already strained when Melvin, Samuel's father, comes to stay with them. He's a crotchety old man who brings misery wherever he goes. Matters come to a breaking point when their first child is kidnapped without a trace.Will Betsie and Samuel's marriage survive this turmoil? Will they ever get their daughter back? And will Samuel finally find it in his heart to forgive his father? The Heart of Forgiveness is the fourth and final book in the Amish Hearts series (the prequel to the Amish Sisters series). Each book is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order.

Torn between the choice of stepping out with her best friend or the handsome new man in the village, Betsie Hershberger must come to terms with her desires, and the nature of her own wild heart. Betsie Hershberger's Rumspringa is full of surprises. Kathy is getting married, Sarah is having her third child, and Miriam is thinking of leaving the nest but not in the conventional way. And no sooner does Betsie start her Rumspringa than Samuel King, her childhood friend, asks her to walk out with him. But a new man in the village has caught her eye, and she is sure she has caught his.Must she sacrifice her heart's desire to keep her childhood friendship, or will she follow her heart and find happiness? The Heart of Belonging is the second book in the Amish Hearts series (the prequel to the Amish Sisters series). Each book is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order.

(Large Print Edition) Jamesport, Missouri, early 1980s.Betsie Hershberger's whole world is her little Amish village and her small family. The youngest of four sisters, she is the apple of their eye, and privy to all their secrets.When the circus comes to town, Betsie's overactive imagination risks getting her eldest sister in trouble, and harming an innocent friend. Sarah Hershberger is responsible for her sisters since their mother's death. Her father, Leroy, relies on her to keep track of the house and his willful daughters while he works on the farm, but Sarah fears this dependence will leave no room for her to make a family of her own. Proving this fear well founded, Leroy detests the only man Sarah loves and forbids marriage. Will Betsie save the day? Will Sarah convince her father to grant her the love she seeks? Or will the sisters end up in more trouble than they bargained for? The Heart of Innocence is the first book in the Amish Hearts series (the prequel to the Amish Sisters series). Each book is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order.

Will Hope find the courage to follow her heart, or will she give in to her parents' wishes? As Hope travels out of town, she unexpectedly meets Jeremiah, a charming baker with a flair for creativity. Despite being away from home, Hope can't escape the pressure from her parents, who have arranged a marriage for her with someone else. However, her thoughts keep drifting back to Jeremiah and his innovative baking techniques, and she longs to join forces with him to change the community's perception of his methods. As she gains the courage to assert herself, Hope discovers that she has the power to become a self-assured woman capable of making her own choices.However, her parents will not give up easily, and they will do everything they can to prevent Hope from pursuing her own happiness. Will Hope find the courage to follow her heart and be with Jeremiah? Or will she give in to her parents' wishes and marry someone she doesn't love?In this heartwarming Amish romance, Hope must navigate through the traditions and expectations of her community to find true love and happiness. With the support of her sister and the kindness of a man who appreciates her unconventional ways, Hope learns that she has the power to shape her own destiny.Will she take a leap of faith and follow her dreams, or will she let her fears hold her back?Find out in this inspiring tale of love, family, and self-discovery. Harvesting Hope is the fourth book in the Season of Love series following the journey of seven siblings in an Amish community as they navigate their desires and dreams in life, which lead them to complicated relationships with each other and potential suitors. The series shows the unbreakable bond between the Mast siblings as they face the ups and downs of their romantic lives. Each book is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order.

Patience is not one of Virtue's virtues. Free-spirited, and naive, Virtue wants to get the most out of her rumspringa by ignoring chores and enjoying the attention from a handsome high school jock, and Archie Yoder, a decent member of the community. But Virtue believes she can have it all for a little while.Balancing a double life is hard, and though Virtue's heart tells her one thing, her head and friends tell her another. With a desire to travel and see the world, Virtue believes staying in the community will restrict her ambitions. But she can't imagine a life without her community.Which path will Virtue choose? Or will life, in its many ironies, choose for her? Find out in Spring of Virtue, book one in the Seasons of Love series, an Amish Romance series that follows the lives of the siblings of the Mast family along the seasons as they look for love and hope. Each book is a stand-alone read, but to make the most of the series you should consider reading them in order.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Software Architecture, ECSA 2022, held in Prague in September 2022. The 9 full papers and 6 short papers were carefully selected from 47 submissions. In the Research Track, 11 full papers presented together with 5 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections as follows: components, APIs and interface management; architecting for data-driven systems; microservices and middleware; architecture modeling, design and decision making; architecture reconstruction and recovery.