Peering Through Life's Window

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Amish Romance: A Secret Amish Arrangement by Amy Grochowski -- After stumbling upon Reuben Bender’s hidden library in the woods, Nan Burkholder strikes a deal with the reclusive Amish farmer. She’ll keep his sanctuary secret if he’ll accompany her to an upcoming wedding to discourage an unwanted suitor. But when a natural disaster hits, their onetime arrangement turns into a partnership to save the community. Soon Nan discovers the courageous heart behind Reuben’s aloof demeanor, and feelings she never expected begin to bloom. But as Reuben withdraws to his isolated world, Nan will have to convince him to forgive his past for a chance at a life together after the storm. (Amish Romance from Love Inspired [Harlequin])   Contemporary Romance: More Than Friends by Denise Hunter -- Jenna expected to enjoy visiting her mom, Tyson, and his whole family. She'd expected to feel closer to her...

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Amish Romance: Feuding with the Amish Farmer by Anne Blackburne -- Lida Mae Beiler and Tom Fisher, both feeling betrayed by their parents, find healing, acceptance and forgiveness, while forging a future together. (Amish Romance from Love Inspired [Harlequin]) Children’s Middle Grade /Chapter: The Case of the Duct Tape Disaster by Becca Wierwille -- A mess of duct tape. A missing dress. Can Scout and Barnaby bring the dress destroyer to justice? Along with her trusty canine sidekick, Barnaby, Scout is determined to crack the case—before the Camp Gala begins and the culprit gets away with it. (Children’s/Middle Grade, Independently Published) Contemporary Romance: Fairest Inn All by Amy R. Anguish -- Kari White never planned to rescue a historic inn—or risk her carefully guarded heart. Summoned to coastal Georgia by seven uncles she barely knows, Kari arrives with one goal: fix the ...

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Action/Adventure: Fire Between Two Skies by R.F. Whong -- Two eras. One relentless quest for truth amid desires and temptation. Across the centuries, two men are bound by parallel destinies that echo through time. Book 3 of this dual-time odyssey delves deep into the passions and struggles that connect their worlds. (Action/Adventure, Independently Published)   Amish (Contemporary and Romance): Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer by Anne Blackburne -- Jane must overcome her disappointment upon discovering that the man she's loved since childhood is the same person who gave her a hated nickname in their school days; can she and Sam overcome her distrust and his guilt and shyness and find their way to a shared future? (Amish Romance from Barbour Publishing)    An Amish Second Chance by Beth Wiseman -- Can Hope and Rueben share the secrets that they've held close to their hear...

October 2025 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Biblical: Rescued Heart: The Story of Sarah by Angela Hunt -- A master of biblical research, Angela Hunt delivers a series starter that transports readers to the Old Testament world of Sarah and Abraham, making this novel a perfect read for those who love Francine Rivers, Mesu Andrews, Connilyn Cossette, and Jill Eileen Smith. (Biblical/Historical from Bethany House) Leading Philippi by Jenifer Jennings -- In the raging sea of fear, Epaphroditus finds his faith. (Biblical/Historical, Independently Published) Contemporary Romance: The Second Story Bookshop by Denise Hunter -- She inherits the bookshop of her dreams . . . But she has to run it with the ex she vowed never to speak with again. (Contemporary Romance from HarperCollins Christian Publishing [Thomas Nelson]) Trying to Save Christmas by Dawn Kinzer -- A new teacher trying to save Christmas for a ...