Unlikely Santa
Unlikely Santa

Author: J.E.B. Spredemann

Publisher: Blessed Publishing

Published: 2019-11-01

Total Pages: 140

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What would you do if you were mistaken for Santa? Amish Bishop Christopher Stoltz had no idea a shopping trip with his fraa could change his life. But when young Jaycee Parker mistakes him for Santa Claus, his heart is moved with compassion for the boy and his family. Will this unlikely pair discover more than just a holiday filled with food and gifts? At eighteen, Englischer Shannon Parker is left the sole caretaker and provider of her three younger siblings. All she truly wants for Christmas is to be able to provide a happy holiday and decent gifts for each of them. Not an easy feat, given that her low-paying waitressing job is their only source of income. When a handsome stranger walks into the restaurant offering kindness, she has a feeling her life will never be the same again. A faith-filled Christmas story sure to bring a smile to your face and warm your heart with the Joy of the season! What readers are saying: "I absolutely loved it. Could not put it down." - reader "This would be a perfect Hallmark movie!" - reader "I could not put it down, it was so good. I didn't want it to end. Loved it." - reader "Wesley is my new hero!" - reader "The message that Spredemann presents in this story will absolutely touch your heart." - reviewer "Unlikely Santa by Jennifer Spredemann is a must read this Holiday Season. Right from the start you will be pulled into this wonderful story that speaks right to your heart..." - reviewer "The storyline is exquisitely written with each character having their own special uniqueness. I love Christmas books, but I believe Author Jennifer Spredemann takes this book to a higher level. I highly recommend reading Unlikely Santa." - reviewer "What a hallmark story!! Love, love, love this one." - reviewer

Letters to Santa Claus
Letters to Santa Claus

Author: The Elves

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2015-10-05

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0253017947

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A “poignant” collection of real letters sent to Santa Claus—a town in Indiana—from the 1930s to the twenty-first century, from both children and adults (The New York Times). For countless Christmases, children—and sometimes adults—have stuffed their dreams, wishes, and promises into envelopes. Over many decades, millions of these letters have poured into Santa Claus, Indiana. Arriving from all corners of the globe, the letters ask for toys, family reunions, snow, and help for the needy—sometimes the needy being the writers themselves. They are candid, heartfelt, and often blunt. Many children wonder how Santa gets into their chimneyless homes. One child reminds Santa that she has not hit her brothers over 1,350 times that year, and another respectfully requests two million dollars in “cold cash.” One child hopes to make his life better with a time machine, an adult woman asks for a man, and one miscreant actually threatens Santa’s reindeer! Containing more than 250 actual letters and envelopes from the naughty and nice reaching back to the 1930s, this moving book will touch hearts and bring back memories of a time in our lives when the man with a white beard and a red suit held out the hope that our wishes might come true. “Often very affecting . . . also offers an unusual window into American history.” —Library Journal “The letters . . . are alternately silly and somber, hilarious and heartfelt.” —The Weekly Standard

The Charmer
The Charmer

Author: Jennifer Spredemann

Publisher: Blessed Publishing

Published: 2020-07-01

Total Pages: 221

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She's running for her life. He only wants to help her. But secrets threaten to keep them apart. When mysterious Jenny Christner unintentionally catapults herself into Paul Miller’s life, he knows it isn’t just a coincidence. Paul isn’t looking for love, even though many of his friends have found their life mates. So why is he so drawn to this stranger? When Jenny promised herself she’d never fall for another Amish man again, she wasn’t counting on crossing paths with charming Paul Miller. Not only is Paul handsome, he’s also thoughtful and kind. And nothing like Atlee Bontrager. It would be easy to fall in love with a man like Paul. But if she stays in Paul’s community, she’ll be putting him and his family in danger—something she isn’t willing to do. Worse yet, getting close to Paul will force her to reveal her secret—a secret that would jeopardize their chances at love. Will Paul be able to convince Jenny she can trust him with her secret? Or will learning about her past be the undoing of their fragile romance? The Charmer is the exciting third book in the Amish Country Brides series from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Spredemann! Read Paul and Jenny's sweet love story now! BOOKS IN THIS SERIES: The Trespasser The Heartbreaker The Charmer The Drifter The Giver The Teacher The Widower The Keeper The Pretender

Santa Baby
Santa Baby

Author: Jonathan Stutzman

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 2020-09-08

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1250805279

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Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox, the duo behind Llama Destroys the World, take their trademark hijinks up to the North Pole in this laugh-out-loud, heartfelt Christmas-themed picture book. Santa is feeling old, and being in the business of Christmas for centuries is . . . well, it isn't all milk and cookies. In hopes of regaining some of his pep, Santa asks the spirit of Christmas to give him something for a change: skim off a couple of years and make him younger. But Christmas magic is powerful, and Santa gets more than he wished for. Instead of a fresh new outlook and boundless energy, he needs diapers and a nap—stat. With Christmas only a few days away, the elves rush to teach Santa Baby the basics. But will there be enough time to prepare their new bundle of holiday joy for the job? Funny and spirited, bright and inspiring, and with an unforgettable title, Santa Baby is destined to be a yuletide read families revisit every year.

The Keeper
The Keeper

Author: Jennifer Spredemann

Publisher: Blessed Publishing

Published: 2021-09-07

Total Pages: 106

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An independent Amish woman. A determined Amish man. And a love that knows no bounds. Susan Miller is discontent with her Amish life, and considers doing something drastic—stepping away from the only life she’s ever known. Then, Joshua Beachy shows up to help work on their farm, creating confusion in her heart and even more disruption to her already-stressed environment. Susan finds it hard to ignore the handsome newcomer, especially when they discover an effortless friendship. Should she rethink her choices and consider a relationship with Joshua? When Joshua Beachy’s family moves to a new Amish district in Indiana, he doesn’t expect to meet beautiful Susan Miller. He’s never known a feisty Amish woman like her. While he admits that he finds Susan alarmingly attractive, he knows the best course of action is to steer clear of a courtship with her. However, that seems impossible to do given the magnetic pull he feels when she’s near. But when she disappears after learning of his secret, he feels responsible for her departure. Compelled to find her and ensure no harm will befall her, Joshua determines to search the nearby town until she's found. But how can he keep her safe in the Englisch world and maintain his good standing in the Amish community? Furthermore, how can he convince her that he has truly fallen in love with her? An Amish romance about friendship, family, faith, and love that you won't be able to put down! BOOKS IN THIS SERIES: The Trespasser The Heartbreaker The Charmer The Drifter The Giver The Teacher The Widower The Keeper The Pretender

The Arranger
The Arranger

Author: Jennifer Spredemann

Publisher: Blessed Publishing

Published: 2023-04-08

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13:

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Lucy Bontrager finds herself in the kind of trouble no Amish bishop’s dochder wants to be in. Justin Beachy wants to restore the Beachy name and redeem his family's reputation in his new Amish community. What happens when the bishop asks Justin to pretend Lucy’s boppli belongs to him? When Bishop Bontrager’s teen daughter finds herself in the familye way, he’s determined to find a gut Amish husband for her. Amish bachelor Justin Beachy is the perfect candidate. Will Justin agree to the bishop’s outrageous request to marry Lucy - a young woman he doesn't even know? Justin and Lucy reluctantly agree to a marriage of convenience, but will their agreement end in regret? Can Justin and Lucy discover God’s blessings in their lives and navigate their way to happily-ever-after?

An Englischer's Amish Courtship
An Englischer's Amish Courtship

Author: Jennifer Spredemann

Publisher: Blessed Publishing

Published: 2024-04-02

Total Pages: 117

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When Clive Eicher escapes death after an accident, he can’t help but feel grateful to the Englisch woman who swerved to miss his buggy. Or feel responsible for her dire circumstances. The least he can do is see to her and her boppli’s wellbeing and offer them a place to stay while she recovers from her injuries. Living with a dead Amish man on her conscience wasn’t an option for Amanda Taylor—not after all the regrets she already carried. But the last thing she imagined is getting stuck in Amish country and birthing her baby here—in the most embarrassing way. But since she has little choice in the matter, she’s resolved to accept her circumstances and be grateful for a place to heal—physically and emotionally. The handsome Amish man who rescued Amanda and her baby, intrigues her. His honest and thoughtful ways are so different than the men life has dealt her thus far. As Clive and Mandy spend more time together, neither of them can deny the spark between them. But a romantic relationship between the two of them can never be…unless God somehow intervenes. An intriguing story of fierce faith and forbidden love that you won’t want to put down!

The Healer
The Healer

Author: Jennifer Spredemann

Publisher: Blessed Publishing

Published: 2022-04-14

Total Pages: 202

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They’re perfect for each other. Yet, their love is forbidden. And then, there are the secrets… Ever since Shiloh Miller was paired up with handsome Mikey Eicher at her best friend’s wedding, she’s been head-over-heels for him. But Mikey has a penchant for trouble. Just like his father, according to her dat, Silas. Which is why she’s been forbidden to date him. But in spite of Dat’s insistence, her heart has other plans. Mikey wants Shiloh in his life more than anything, but his soul yearns for the Englisch world. He chalks up his desires to being born and adopted outside the Amish in his tender years. Between Silas’s view on his and Shiloh’s relationship, and the quarrel with his grossdawdi Sammy, Mikey is more than ready to leave his Amish community and try out a different life. All is going as planned until his life is turned upside down and he learns a secret that will rock everyone’s world. Will Mikey lose those he loves the most when the walls cave in around him? The Healer is the heart-touching eleventh book in the Amish Country Brides series from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Spredemann! Books in this series include: The Trespasser The Heartbreaker The Charmer The Drifter The Giver The Teacher The Widower The Keeper The Pretender The Arrangement (in the Amish Spring Romance collection) The Healer The Newcomer - Coming 2022!

The Pretender
The Pretender

Author: J.E.B. Spredemann

Publisher: Blessed Publishing

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 182

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It was only supposed to be a pretend courtship. That was the deal. It hadn’t included a kiss. Amy Troyer was shocked two years ago when her fiancé left her for the Englisch world. But now he’s back, and rumor has it he’s engaged to a woman from another Amish district. With her sister’s upcoming wedding and holiday festivities being planned, the last thing Amy wants is to show up dateless. So, she hatches a plan to not only make her ex jealous, but to silence the pitiful stares from family and friends. But falling in love with her pretend boyfriend hadn't been part of the plan. At first, Nathaniel Miller balks at the idea of pretending to be Amy Troyer’s significant other, but he admits he’d like to axe his brothers’ teasing. As the two of them get acquainted and spend more time together, though, he finds himself falling for his schweschder’s best friend. Could it possibly be Der Herr—instead of Amy—orchestrating their fake courtship?

The Santa Claus Man
The Santa Claus Man

Author: Alex Palmer

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-10-01

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1493018906

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The true story of John Duval Gluck, Jr., who in 1913 founded the Santa Claus Association, which had the sole authority to answer Santa's mail in New York City. He ran the organization for 15 years, gaining fame for making the myth of Santa a reality to poor children by arranging for donors to deliver the toys they requested, until a crusading charity commissioner exposed Gluck as a fraud. The story is wide in scope, interweaving a phony Boy Scout group, kidnapping, stolen artwork, and appearances by the era's biggest stars and New York City’s most famous landmarks. The book is both a personal story and a far-reaching historical one, tracing the history of Christmas celebration in America and the invention of Santa Claus.