Books like Grace by Shelley Shepard Gray

James Joyce’s final short story in *Dubliners*, “The Dead,” examines love, loss, and the complexities of Irish identity through a quiet, winter gathering that reveals the quiet tragedies of ordinary lives.

A novel about a man who gives his daughter with Down syndrome to a nurse, sparking controversy and gaining widespread attention in the media.

An Amish widow connects strangers in Hope Springs, turning a quest to find partners into unexpected romance during the Christmas season.

A spunky Southern baker and a charming carpenter from Vermont embark on a Christmas journey to find Corrie's estranged father and build a gingerbread house.

When the Morning Comes follows Hannah Lapp as she leaves an Old Order Amish community for a new life in Ohio, navigating love, faith, and identity while the past keeps pulling her back.

When her English brother‑in‑law dies in a car accident, Rebecca Kauffman of the Old Order Amish takes custody of her two rebellious teenage nieces, forcing her to balance family, faith, and the clash of Amish and modern values.

A faith‑driven story of family and love set in historic Kansas.

At the heart of winter's darkness is the joyous glow of the Christmas season. In this love-filled holiday collection, warm yourself with the peaceful light of Plain gifts. SNOW SHINE ON ICE MOUNTAIN Kelly Long When staid Naomi Gish's mischievous father hires strapping Gray Fisher at their candle shop for the season, she's positive the old man has an ulterior motive. She doesn't need help but as Gray learns the craft of candle making, Naomi learns that love is not only possible, but God's most precious gift. A HONEYBEE CHRISTMAS Jennifer Beckstrand Of all the sacrifices Bitsy Kiem made to raise her three nieces Amish, giving up her Englisch life was the only thing she missed. With the girls married now, she has a chance to kick up her heels this Christmas unless widowed Yost Weaver can convince her that Plain love is a flame that will never go out. THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE Lisa Jones Baker Blessing those in need at Christmastime is one of Lydia's favorite traditions. But without her newly married sister's help this year, the task seems daunting until handsome Mennonite John King shows her that hands joined to do good may unite hearts, as well."

Twins Katie and Rosie, working in an Amish shop and their own produce business, struggle with identity and jealousy while navigating community expectations and unexpected opportunities.