Her Heart's Desire
series: Season in Pinecraft, A
About
What happens when we allow our pasts to define our futures?
Mary Margaret Miller needs an escape from her small Amish community. She boards a bus, all alone, for a vacation in Pinecraft, Florida. Meeting Betsy and Lilly on the way, she's amazed to find two kindred spirits. They become fast friends and determine to have the best two weeks of their lives. For Mary, it starts when she meets Jayson Raber, a handsome and charming carpenter.
Jayson is taken with Mary from the get-go, but he has responsibilities back home in Kentucky--including a girl he's supposed to marry. And when someone from Mary's past shows up in Pinecraft, it seems like her perfect vacation is ruined. But that's nothing compared to what's coming when she realizes what Jayson has been hiding . . .
"A tender journey that explores friendship, heartbreak, second chances, forgiveness, and finding true love. Fans of Amish fiction will be hooked on page one!"--Amy Clipston, bestselling author of Building a Future
"Full of endearing characters with insecurities and trust issues, each one lifted to a better place through hope, faith, and, of course, love. This entertaining tale of repaired friendships and kindled romances will delight readers."--Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of A Season on the Wind
Endorsements
"When Mary Margaret Miller needs an escape from her small Amish community, she takes a vacation to Pinecraft, Florida, and is surprised to not only find true friends but also meet a handsome and charming Amish carpenter. Her Heart's Desire is a tender journey that explores friendship, heartbreak, second chances, forgiveness, and finding true love. Shelley Shepard Gray highlights that God's grace and mercy is with us even when we're certain we're alone and don't fit in with our community. Fans of Amish fiction will be hooked on page one and won't stop reading until they reach the end!"
Amy Clipston, bestselling author of Building a Future
"Childhood scars can stick around for a very long time. Healing those emotional wounds sets the tone in Her Heart's Desire by Shelley Shepard Gray. First in the A Season in Pinecraft series, Her Heart's Desire is full of endearing characters with insecurities and trust issues, each one lifted to a better place through hope, faith, and, of course, love. This entertaining tale of repaired friendships and kindled romances will delight readers."
Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of A Season on the Wind
"Her Heart's Desire, Shelley Shepard Gray's latest novel, is destined to delight lovers of her sweet Amish romances. Set in beautiful Pinecraft, Florida, the story of three young Amish women who see themselves as wallflowers is a new take on the 'mean girls' theme popular in mainstream films and books. Watching these women blossom and gain confidence in their newfound friendships offers hope to any of us who have experienced the loneliness of being on the outside looking in. Gray gives her readers the additional gift of not one but two lovely romances. A sweet read!"
Kelly Irvin, bestselling author of Love's Dwelling
The Author
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© The New Studio/You See Photography, Inc. www.TheNewStudio.net Shelley Shepard Gray
Shelley Shepard Gray is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 books, including Unforgiven and Unforgotten. Two-time winner of the HOLT Medallion and a Carol Award finalist, Gray lives in...
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Reviews
"Gray launches the A Season in Pinecraft series with this lighthearted romp. . . . Gray skillfully sketches a sympathetic cast of characters who will endear themselves to readers. . . .This heartwarming series has potential."
Publishers Weekly
"Focused on the values of friendship and forgiveness, it is a lighthearted read that takes on real-world challenges such as loneliness, sacrificing dreams, and knowing one's worth."
Booklist
"This series is off to a great start! Five stars, hands down!"
Interviews & Reviews
"Shelley Shepard Gray's stories are always so refreshing, and Her Heart's Desire is no exception! The warm writing voice, the engaging characters, and two sweet romances will leave readers light of heart and smiling too."
Reading Is My Superpower
"What a fun story! While an enjoyable read, it also featured some valuable lessons concerning forgiveness, especially when it is difficult to do so after you've been hurt."
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