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The Boy Who Stayed
She ran from the boy who broke her. She never expected to fall for the man who stayed.
Six years ago, Lavina Schwartz walked away from her Amish life—and from God. Betrayed by the boy she trusted most, her faith crumbled, and the home she once loved became a place of painful memories.
Now, her father’s stroke calls her back to Kingston. The town hasn’t changed—but Lavina has. She wears Englisch clothes. She carries doubt like armor. And she wants nothing more than to do her duty and leave again.
Until she meets Aaron Miller.
A quiet carpenter with a steadfast heart, Aaron has been helping Lavina’s family through the hardest season of their lives. He’s kind. He’s steady. And his faith hasn’t wavered—even when life has given him every reason to walk away.
Lavina came home to care for her father.
She didn’t expect forgiveness.
She didn’t expect healing.
And she certainly didn’t expect a man whose quiet strength might lead her back to everything she thought she lost—including her faith.
Will she risk her heart again in the place she once fled?
Can love—and God—truly meet her where she is?
Or will she leave Kingston behind… one final time?
Find out in this clean, faith-filled Amish romance about second chances, forgiveness, and love that never lets go.
Six years ago, Lavina Schwartz walked away from her Amish life—and from God. Betrayed by the boy she trusted most, her faith crumbled, and the home she once loved became a place of painful memories.
Now, her father’s stroke calls her back to Kingston. The town hasn’t changed—but Lavina has. She wears Englisch clothes. She carries doubt like armor. And she wants nothing more than to do her duty and leave again.
Until she meets Aaron Miller.
A quiet carpenter with a steadfast heart, Aaron has been helping Lavina’s family through the hardest season of their lives. He’s kind. He’s steady. And his faith hasn’t wavered—even when life has given him every reason to walk away.
Lavina came home to care for her father.
She didn’t expect forgiveness.
She didn’t expect healing.
And she certainly didn’t expect a man whose quiet strength might lead her back to everything she thought she lost—including her faith.
Will she risk her heart again in the place she once fled?
Can love—and God—truly meet her where she is?
Or will she leave Kingston behind… one final time?
Find out in this clean, faith-filled Amish romance about second chances, forgiveness, and love that never lets go.
118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 13, 2025
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January 17, 2026
a few problems
The main problem I had with this book was the phrase “Mei Gott” that the heroine kept saying over and over. I wonder if the author realized that no Amish person would take the Lord’s name in vain. There were several other problems, but I won’t go into those now. Story was good, just needed to be proofread better.
The main problem I had with this book was the phrase “Mei Gott” that the heroine kept saying over and over. I wonder if the author realized that no Amish person would take the Lord’s name in vain. There were several other problems, but I won’t go into those now. Story was good, just needed to be proofread better.
February 19, 2026
waiting on answers to our prayers
Very good story line, I thing everyone of us can relate in some way to this story no matter what your religion previously is. Thank you so much for opening my eyes upwards to our God to all.
Very good story line, I thing everyone of us can relate in some way to this story no matter what your religion previously is. Thank you so much for opening my eyes upwards to our God to all.
June 1, 2025
The Boy who Stayed
This is so good!!! The struggle of letting go and allowing God to heal your heart and soul is heart warming. I been there. I recommend reading it.
This is so good!!! The struggle of letting go and allowing God to heal your heart and soul is heart warming. I been there. I recommend reading it.
August 5, 2025
sweet story
Easy read but captivating. Faith based love story with sweet and spicy characters rounding out the storyline. Relaxing and peaceful reading.
Easy read but captivating. Faith based love story with sweet and spicy characters rounding out the storyline. Relaxing and peaceful reading.
May 25, 2025
Heartwarming story
Great reminder that God will never leave us or forsake us even if we leave him for a season. Never stop praying!
Great reminder that God will never leave us or forsake us even if we leave him for a season. Never stop praying!
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