Hopeful, Return to Sugarcreek Series #1

Shelley Shepard Gray is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award, and a two-time HOLT Medallion winner. She lives in southern Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail.

“Yet another stark reminder that Shelley is a wonderful storyteller who creates one of kind characters. She paints a very vivid picture of real life and keeps readers fully engaged…” - Destination Amish blog
Once I began reading it, I couldn’t set it aside until I had read every page...a delightful story. - Cindy Woodsmall, New York Times bestselling author of The Winnowing Season
A story of love, grace, and yes—hope. I loved Miriam Zehr from page one. Shelley Shepard Gray has once again written a story that will captivate readers. - Vannetta Chapman, author of Shipshewana Amish Mystery Series
With her endearing and delightful characters, written in her trademark descriptive style, author Shelley Shepard Gray has once again crafted a story that will capture readers’ hearts from the first page. - Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author
“Stirs readers’ hearts with an inspiring story of captivating characters.” - author Sherry Gore
“A whirlwind of emotions...” - Destination Amish blog
A beautiful story of faith, hope, and second chances. Her characters are so real that they feel like old friends. Once you open the book, you won’t put it down until you’ve reached the last page. - Amy Clipston, bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series
“Something for everyone...Gray writes about Amish life with charm and respect.” - Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 stars, praise for HOPEFUL
“Lovable characters and a good story, full of romance and suspense...a must read.” - Library Journal for THE SEARCH