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USA Today Bestselling Author Susan Lantz Simpson has been writing stories and poetry ever since she penned her first poem at the age of six. She has always loved the magic of words and how they can entertain and enlighten others. Her love of words and books led her to earn a degree in English/Education. She has taught students from Prekindergarten to high school and has also worked as an editor for the federal government. She also holds a degree in nursing and has worked in hospitals and in community health. She writes inspirational stories of love and faith and has published a middle-grade novel (Ginger and the Bully) in addition to her inspirational romances (Plainly Maryland Series and Southern Maryland Amish Romances Series). Her novell ...more

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	The Promise (The Amish of Southern Maryland #1) 4.31 avg rating — 312 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rosanna's Gift 4.48 avg rating — 268 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Reconciliation (The Amish of Southern Maryland Book 3) 4.39 avg rating — 259 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lizzie's Heart (The Amish of Southern Maryland #5) 4.56 avg rating — 209 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Mending (The Amish of Southern Maryland Book 2) 4.31 avg rating — 186 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Samuel's Return (The Amish of Southern Maryland Book 6) 4.65 avg rating — 98 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Samuel's Return (The Amish of Southern Maryland #6) 4.09 avg rating — 69 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Plain Haven (Plainly Maryland #1) 4.63 avg rating — 52 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Plain Discovery (Plainly Maryland #2) 4.57 avg rating — 23 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Amelia's Hope (Plain Paths Book 2) 4.52 avg rating — 23 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Happy October

How did it get to be fall already? One season has blurred into another this year. Thank goodness there are still great books to read to take our minds off of all the troubles of this year. I recently finished Dana Mentink's Cold Case Pursuit. It was a great book that I could hardly put down, Here is my review:

Once again, Dana Mentink has crafted an edge-of-your-seat suspense that will keep you tur Read more of this blog post »

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What an exciting story! The suspense begins on the very first page and builds throughout the book. Sarah Brindley has discovered the body of her murdered husband, Tanner, and now she and her young son, Liam, are in grave danger. What had Tanner been ...more
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What a wonderful story. I really felt I knew the characters and could share their trials and triumphs. The story flowed smoothly, and minor characters wrte as well developed as the hero and heroine. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend ...more
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Fast-paced, edge-of-the-seat suspense! Andi and Duke are such strong characters, but the minor characters are just as well developed. The descriptions are so realistic that you feel as though you are in the thick of the action. I'm looking forward to ...more
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Wow! What an exciting story! I was pulled into the action on the very first page and stayed totally involved throughout the entire book. Dana Mentink never ceases to amaze me. Just when I think I’ve read her best book, she pens another equally thrill ...more
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