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Brides of Lehigh Canal
Series · 4 books · 2004-2012

Books in series

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Kelly's Chance

2004

Life for Kelly McGregor is a daily drudge of driving her overbearing father’s mules along Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Canal. She dreams of one day owning an art gallery where her own drawings and paintings are on display. But these dreams don’t include marriage. . .not after seeing what her father has done to her mother. How then can Mike Cooper, a general store owner, make her realize he is different than her father and wants to support her artistic talent? Will Kelly learn that dreams can walk hand in hand with a love created by God?
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#2

Betsy's Return

2007

Relive the glory of a Pennsylvania canal town through the eyes of those who ministered to the needs of the workers. Betsy Nelson reluctantly returns to her childhood home to care for her failing father, a faithful minister who served the town for years. William Covington, a confirmed bachelor, comes to town to become the new pastor and set aside the luxuries of this birth for service to God. Can Betsy and William find common ground on which to work together for the better of the townspeople'
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Sarah's Choice

2010

Slip into romance in this eagerly anticipated book 3 of bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Brides of Lehigh Canal series. Widowed Sarah Turner has her hands full, raising three young children, tending the lock on the canal, baking bread, and washing clothes for boatmen. Although she’s not looking for love, she’s vowed not to lose her heart to a boatman. Yet she didn’t count on meeting Captain Elias Brooks. Will she follow her heart where it leads or accept the proposal of a handsome land-loving blacksmith?
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Brides of Lehigh Canal Trilogy

2012

Romance Drifts along the Lehigh Canal in Three Historical Romances From New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter Relive bygone canal days with the Brides of Lehigh Canal! For artistic Kelly, life is a daily drudge of driving her father’s mules along the canal. Can a general store owner prove he’s not like Kelly’s father and just right for her? Betsy reluctantly returns to small-town Walnutport, Pennsylvania, only to butt heads with the new pastor. Will the two find enough common ground to stand on—and build new love? Widow Sarah dreams of a life without locks and gates. But when a canal captain and a blacksmith both vie for her affection, will her heart or mind prevail?<!—?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /—>

Author

Wanda Brunstetter
Wanda Brunstetter
Author · 133 books

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards. Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.

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