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Publisher's Weekly best-selling author Jackie Stef began immersing herself in Amish culture at a young age and wrote her first Amish story at the age of eleven. When she’s not busy writing, she enjoys photographing the countryside, playing with her pets, and exploring the backroads of Lancaster County. She lives in rural Pennsylvania and loves to spend time in nature. Look for her on Facebook at Jackie Stef's Plain & Fancy. ...more

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Average rating: 4.47 · 282 ratings · 59 reviews · 11 distinct works • Similar authors

	Their Make-Believe Match 4.53 avg rating — 85 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
	Trusting Her Amish Rival (Bird-in-Hand Brides #1) 4.27 avg rating — 88 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
	Risking Her Amish Heart: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Bird-in-Hand Brides, 2) 4.54 avg rating — 68 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
	Love Inspired August 2022 Box Set - 2 of 2 by Jackie Stef (Goodreads Author), Jolene Navarro (Goodreads Author), Christina Miller (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 12 ratings	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
	Love Inspired August 2024 Box Set - 2 of 2 by Jackie Stef (Goodreads Author), Heidi McCahan (Goodreads Author), Lillian Warner (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 10 ratings	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
	Love Inspired October 2023 Box Set - 2 of 2 by Jackie Stef (Goodreads Author), Lisa Jordan (Goodreads Author), Lindi Peterson (Goodreads Author) 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings	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
	An Amish Country Sweetheart/In Love with the Amish Nanny/Their Make-Believe Match by Rebecca Kertz (Goodreads Author), Jackie Stef (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	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
	An Amish Country Sweetheart by Rebecca Kertz (Goodreads Author), Jackie Stef (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 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
	Love Inspired October 2023 Box Set - 2 of 2/Trusting Her Amish Rival/Redeeming the Cowboy/Their Surprise Second Chance by Lisa Jordan (Goodreads Author), Jackie Stef (Goodreads Author), Lindi Peterson (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	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
	Love Inspired August 2022 Box Set - 2 of 2/Their Make-Believe Match/Claiming Her Texas Family/Embracing His Past by Jackie Stef (Goodreads Author), Jolene Navarro (Goodreads Author), Christina Miller (Goodreads Author) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	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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Finally, Exciting News!

Hello friends and readers!

I am delighted to announce that I've recently signed another contract with Harper Collins/Harlequin Books. That's right, TWO new Jackie Stef books are coming! My Bird-in-Hand Brides series has been extended, and I can't wait until books three and four hit the shelves!

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Jackie Stef liked Reba b's review of Trusting Her Amish Rival (Bird-in-Hand Brides #1): "I loved this book. A very heartfelt read"
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Jackie Stef liked Renee Simmons's review of Trusting Her Amish Rival (Bird-in-Hand Brides #1): "This is such a sweet reminder to be willing to forgive and accept God’s plan. Leah Fisher is proud to be an Amish woman who owns her own business, but when Silas Riehl approaches her about combining their businesses, she is shocked and wants nothing " Read more of this review »
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Jackie Stef liked Becky's review of Trusting Her Amish Rival (Bird-in-Hand Brides #1): "very good book"
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Jackie Stef liked Courtney Amber's review of An Amish Country Sweetheart: "I really enjoy the 2 books in one. Both books were great! I loved them both!!"
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This was the first chapter book I ever read as a child, and I read it countless times throughout my growing-up years. I recently re-read it for the first time as an adult and can say that it still warms my heart even after two decades. The is a sweet ...more
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Jackie Stef is now following Suzanne Woods Fisher Author of The Choice (Lancaster County Secrets #1)
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