Cindy Woodsmall is an American author who has written extensively about Amish people and the Amish lifestyle. She has real-life connections with Amish Mennonite and Old Order Amish families that really help in her writing.
Cindy made best friends as a young girl with Luann, a Plain Mennonite girl, who taught her the ways of the Amish and whenever the two were together, they followed Luann’s family rules. As an adult, she has made more friendships with Amish people including Old Order Amish Miriam Flaud who she coauthored the nonfiction book, Plain Wisdom: An Invitation into an Amish Home and the Hearts of Two Women.
Publication Order of Sisters of the Quilt Books
Publication Order of Ada's House Books
Publication Order of Apple Ridge Books
Publication Order of Amish Vines and Orchards Books
Publication Order of The Amish of Summer Grove Books
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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Note: Beginning with The Gift of Christmas Past, all standalone novels are co-authored by Erin Woodsmall.
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Ties That Bind is the first book in the Amish of Summer Grove book series. The book follows young Ariana Brenneman and her complicated relationship with Quill Schlabach. Five years ago, Quill ran off and since then has helped Amish in her town leave the Old Ways behind and into the Englisch life. She feels betrayed by him and when she unexpectedly meets him, she realizes he’s about to help someone help leave. What she doesn’t know is the reasons why and that it is Quill’s goal to protect her. He tries to help her open a cafe as he feels guilt about some secrets he knows that could upend her way of life.
The Sisters of the Quilt is another Amish series by Woodsmall and the first book is called When the Heart Cries. The book sees an Old Order Amish girl named Hannah looking to break custom and marry outside of her community. She has feelings for Mennonite Paul and he has asked her to marry him. She accepts, but she knows that it will change her relationship with her family forever. Shortly after the engagement, a tragedy strikes and Hannah is forced to question everything she has ever believed.
