POCKETS OF PEACE
Book #3 in The Pocket Quilt Series
Five years after an unexpected pregnancy forces Lydia Byler to make difficult decisions, she is offered a job helping Birdie Miller manage her bed and breakfast in Pinecraft. Single, shunned, and desperate for a fresh start, Lydia agrees to relocate and reunites with the handsome Wesley Hochstetler.
Wesley has only ever had eyes for Lydia. Though their paths have crossed many times over the years, they never discussed the possibility of spending forever together. When she moves to town, he believes it’s God’s will for them to pursue a romantic relationship. But he doesn’t know about her pregnancy or the adoption that followed.
Inspired by a letter from the child’s adoptive parents, Lydia sews a pocket quilt for the boy. She learns he and his family will soon visit Pinecraft, and the burden of her secret becomes too much to bear.
Praise for Pockets of Peace
“My favorite of the Pocket Quilts books so far. Fans of Amish fiction will love this well-written story of faith, hope, and healing.”
Mindy Steele
Best-selling author of An Amish Flower Farm and Christmas Grace
“Pockets of Peace is a wonderful story of love, forgiveness, and new beginnings. Fans of Amish fiction won’t want to miss this third installment of Laurie Stroup Smith’s Pocket Quilt Series.”
Susan Lantz Simpson
USA Today Bestselling Author
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POCKETS OF PURPOSE
Book #2 in The Pocket Quilt Series
Two years after exchanging her first love letters with Gideon Petersheim, Dixie Yoder tucks his notes into her pocket quilt and travels from Pinecraft to Holmes County, hopeful for a future together. Upon her arrival, their relationship blossoms until the auctioneer has surgery to remove a cyst from his vocal cords. Complications from the procedure interfere with his healing, leaving him searching for his passions and purpose. Instead of leaning on Dixie through this tough time, he pushes her away and turns his back on God. Having lost everything, he must fight his way back to her, but his apology is long overdue. Should she stay in Ohio with the new friends she has grown to love? Or should she pack her bags and head home to Pinecraft?
Praise for Pockets of Purpose
“Laurie Stroup Smith is definitely a new Amish fiction author to watch.Pockets of Purpose is a charming slice of Amish life.”
Jennifer Beckstrand, USA Today bestselling author of The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unexpected Baby
“A sweet story of overcoming hardships, trusting God’s will, and finding true love.”
USA Today bestselling author Rachel J. Good
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POCKETS OF PROMISE
Book #1 in The Pocket Quilt Series
Mariah Mast’s best friend Josiah Weaver has concentrated his efforts on providing for their future together, but on her eighteenth birthday, Mariah finds herself edging away from Josiah and her faith. An encounter with police, a misunderstanding of intentions, and hurt feelings compound her confusion. Her grandmother sends her to stay with an aunt in Pinecraft and gives her a pocket quilt with handwritten messages tucked inside.
Thrilled to have her help at the bed and breakfast, Aunt Birdie introduces Mariah to a group of new friends, including Luke Yoder, a young Amish man who works for his father’s construction company. Spending time with him opens up a new world for Mariah. Her grandmother’s words of wisdom offer guidance as she makes a decision that will have lasting consequences for those she loves. Will she find fulfillment in Florida? Or does her heart belong in Holmes County?
Praise for Pockets of Promise
“With her debut novel, Pockets of Promise, Laurie Stroup Smith has elevated a lovely Amish romance to a universal coming-of-age story.”
Kelly Irvin, award-winning author of Mountains of Grace and a Long Bridge Home
“A fresh new voice in Amish fiction…Smith pulls us straight into the confusion of an Amish rumspringa…touching, authentic, and sweet.”
Vannetta Chapman, award-winning author of Agatha’s Amish B&B Series
“Charming, sweet, and entertaining, Laurie Stroup Smith’s debut will leave warmth in your heart and a smile on your face!”
Carrie Schmidt, Reading is My Superpower