Their Amish Courtship Secret: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance – A Sweet Fake Relationship Story Set on an Amish Farm

by Jo Ann Brown

Could their unexpected arrangement
lead to a forever love?

Amish schoolteacher Ruthanne Geer never expected her role as part-time housekeeper for her friend Kolton Lehman to turn into a pretend romance. But with her grandfather worried for her reputation and Kolton’s mother stressed about his bachelorhood, she knows that this fake arrangement is for the best. As they spend more time together, she begins to see a different side to the dependable farmer—and genuine feelings start to blossom. But do they have the courage to drop the pretenses…and trust in a relationship that’s becoming undeniably real?

From Love Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Amish of Lost River

Book 1: Healing Her Amish Heart
Book 2: Saving Her Amish Baby
Book 3: Their Amish Courtship Secret

368 pages, Paperback

Published December 30, 2025

Reviews

[Lori Parrish · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first finished read of the year! 2026 wow!
I absolutely loved this one! So interesting that I couldn't put it down.
I learned a lot about bison. A subject that I wasn't expecting but did come to like. Wow!
Kolton you are one hardheaded dude! How I wanted to kick your butt but I'm glad Ruthie was there to do it for me lol 😆 😅
There were some tough spots in there I didn't like but were very well done. Those scenes about broke my heart ugh. People I'll never understand.
Children are a blessing from God and they make it all the worthwhile
2nd chances were what I loved about this sweet book. Ruthie and Kolton just cracked me up. Best story I've read by this author
5 stars for keeping a smile on my face in most places
This was a wonderful read and I will be thinking about it for a long while to come.

[Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

DNF (Did not finish) I’m new to reading books. This is only my 3d book ever read! But I’ve learned I love romantasy and fantasy books not so much just romance. It a clean cute book and I made it a little more than halfway through. I’m just not drawn to it and don’t keep me wanting more. If you like this style or books you will probably enjoy this book. The writing is done good and I would like to finish it in the near future just to have it read and know the ending.

[Vicky Sluiter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Patricia Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will Ruthie's and Kolton's secret courtship turn into something more?

[Lorie Phelps · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always look forward to Jo Ann Brown’s books. This is another great story. I enjoyed the main characters and the lessons they learn in the story.

[Kriste · Rating 4 out of 5]

Colorado w/ bison, teaching, firehouse, and the law. Interesting topics for an Amish book.