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Clara's CourtshipBook Two of the Clara Engelman Series Having consented to a tentative courtship with her bishop, Vernon, Clara still thinks love will never be part of any other relationship she might have. Still, as a Beachy Amish Mennonite woman, she must consider her duty to her community and to her children, for they need a father to replace her beloved Abram. Still again, doubts in the form of rumors about Vernon's wife worry her. As she attempts to overcome them, she spends time with Vernon to see if they are suited for each other. However, someone who cares for Clara is concerned about Vernon's past too, and he is secretly trying to reveal any skeletons in his closet. Will Clara's courtship go as planned, or will secrets and rumors ruin it?

Ruth Raber, an elderly Old Order Amish woman, has led a lonely life. She never married, never sang with a boy at one of her community's gatherings, and ruined the only relationship she could've had. And worst of all, she doesn't understand why any of that happened. Or does she? Every year around Christmas, a series of memories haunt her, and this Christmas is no different. When the nearby townspeople and the Amish and Mennonites in the area gather at Christmas Eve and invite Ruth, not only will she be challenged by her memories, she'll be challenged by a lesson from her mother, now passed on, about the kindness in the quilts she makes. Similar in theme to Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, The Forgiveness Quilt will warm the heart while reminding us of the importance of kindness at Christmas--and for the entire year.

In life—and even in death—people are interconnected, as depicted in this poignant narrative featuring five lives, including a Search and Rescue German Shepherd named Alex. A tragic traffic accident claims the lives of a family, leaving siblings Sam and Hope with a chance for a second life, albeit apart. Mike Stebbins, an average guy, cherishes his wife, Julie, and his job, finding solace in his dog, Alex, while navigating the challenges of accident scenes. Julie, a dedicated nurse, also finds comfort in her supportive husband. Their lives take a drastic turn when Mike and Alex respond to the accident that kills the family, including Sam and Hope. Concurrently, Julie witnesses a dying mother giving birth to a baby girl, whom they name Hope. The tragedy deeply impacts Mike and Julie, leading them to consider adopting the newborn, while Sam’s spirit finds a home in Alex. As the story unfolds, the odds seem to favor the reunion of Sam and Hope. However, unexpected circumstances force Mike and Julie to choose between keeping Alex or adopting Hope, threatening to separate the siblings once more and potentially jeopardizing their marriage. This second novel by J. Willis Sanders explores the complexities of understanding ourselves through the lens of our connections with others.