A Place of Peace: A Novel - Kauffman Amish Bakery Series

Marc Notes: When Miriam Lapp left the Amish community of 'Bird-in-Hand' three years ago, she put the past behind her. But when her sister calls with news that their mother has died suddenly, Miriam swallows her pride one last time and travels back to Pennsylvania. Her resolve to stay aloof from the Amish community falters when she learns that the rumours that broke up her engagement to Timothy Kauffman years ago were lies. Could it be that she threw away a chance at life and love, all for nothing?. Publisher Marketing: Miriam Lapp must return to the Amish community of her youth to say goodbye. But goodbye is sometimes easier said than done. When Miriam Lapp left the Amish community of Bird-in-Hand three years ago, she put the past behind her. But when her sister calls with news that their mother has died suddenly, Miriam swallows her pride one last time and travels back to Pennsylvania. Miriam s resolve to stay aloof from the Amish community falters when she learns that the rumors that broke up her engagement with Timothy Kauffman years ago were lies. Could it be that she threw away a chance at life and love, all for nothing? If Timothy weren t already engaged to marry another woman, maybe they could rekindle their love, but Miriam realizes the past is past. She would never do to Timothy s fiancee what was done to her. She returns to Indiana hurting, but knowing she did the right thing. When Miriam s family calls on her for help, she once again steps up to the task, knowing her sacrifice will yield her no personal gain. But it turns out that peace often surpasses our understanding, and love finds us in the most unlikely of circumstances. Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where you ll meet the women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery in Lancaster County. As each woman s story unfolds, you will share in her heartaches, trials, joys, dreams . . . and secrets. You ll discover how the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle can clash with the English way of life and the decisions and consequences that follow. Most importantly, you will be encouraged by the hope and faith of these women, and the importance they place on their families." Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 10/25/2010 (EAN 9780310319955, Paperback)

Romantic Times 12/01/2010 pg. 46 (EAN 9780310319955, Paperback)

CBA Retailers 12/01/2010 pg. 34 (EAN 9780310319955, Paperback)

Library Journal 02/15/2011 pg. 94 (EAN 9780310319955, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Clipston, Amy Amy Clipston is the award-winning and best-selling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery series. Her novels have hit multiple best-seller lists including CBD, CBA, and ECPA. Amy holds a degree in communication from Virginia Wesleyan College and works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC. Amy lives in North Carolina with her husband, two sons, and four spoiled rotten cats. Visit her online at www.amyclipston.com Facebook: AmyClipstonBooks Twitter: @AmyClipston