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An Orphan For Christmas: An Amish Christmas Romance of Faith, Forgiveness, and Second Chances
A baby left behind. A brother she shouldn’t love. A Christmas she’ll never forget.
When a desperate young mother leaves her newborn on Anna Stoltzfus’s doorstep, the quiet Amish woman’s carefully ordered life begins to unravel. The note she finds reveals a truth she never expected to face—the baby is the son of Samuel Miller, the man who once broke her heart and left their community behind.
Every time Anna looks at the child, she sees Samuel’s face. Keeping him would mean living with a reminder of the love she lost. But when Samuel’s brother, Jacob, steps in to help, the reminders multiply. Jacob has his brother’s eyes, his voice, even his smile—but where Samuel was restless, Jacob is steadfast and kind. And soon Anna begins to wonder if her heart can tell the difference.
As Christmas draws near and English authorities threaten to take the baby away, Anna faces an impossible choice. What if keeping him means opening her heart to love again—and risking the pain she’s fought so hard to forget?
A tender Amish Christmas romance about forgiveness, second chances, and the unexpected ways love can find you—even after loss.
When a desperate young mother leaves her newborn on Anna Stoltzfus’s doorstep, the quiet Amish woman’s carefully ordered life begins to unravel. The note she finds reveals a truth she never expected to face—the baby is the son of Samuel Miller, the man who once broke her heart and left their community behind.
Every time Anna looks at the child, she sees Samuel’s face. Keeping him would mean living with a reminder of the love she lost. But when Samuel’s brother, Jacob, steps in to help, the reminders multiply. Jacob has his brother’s eyes, his voice, even his smile—but where Samuel was restless, Jacob is steadfast and kind. And soon Anna begins to wonder if her heart can tell the difference.
As Christmas draws near and English authorities threaten to take the baby away, Anna faces an impossible choice. What if keeping him means opening her heart to love again—and risking the pain she’s fought so hard to forget?
A tender Amish Christmas romance about forgiveness, second chances, and the unexpected ways love can find you—even after loss.
91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2025
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November 27, 2025
Anna was shocked when a young woman shows up at her door with a baby and leaves before NBA knows what is happening. The only thing the woman says is that the father is the man Anna was going to marry before he left six years ago. Anna is unmarried and cannot keep the baby but who will take him? The grandparents won't but his uncle, Jacob, wants to keep the baby in the Amish community. Jacob will help Anna with the baby if she will keep him while Jacob tries to find a solution. Will they find a solution that they can all live with ? A short but relaxing read.
October 27, 2025
A family for Daniel
I loved this story of how a woman could take an orphan and raise him as her own. Over time, she fell in love with the uncle of her little one and they slowly grew to love each other.
I loved this story of how a woman could take an orphan and raise him as her own. Over time, she fell in love with the uncle of her little one and they slowly grew to love each other.
November 23, 2025
One great book
Mary Lantz has written many great books this one was no exception. She has a way of making you feel part of the characters in the story. It was a book for all ages to read. A great family story.
Mary Lantz has written many great books this one was no exception. She has a way of making you feel part of the characters in the story. It was a book for all ages to read. A great family story.
December 1, 2025
An orphan for Christmas
This was a sweet, loving story about surprises, finding a baby. A young lady left her baby with Anna. The child was Samuel’s, her former boyfriend. Jacob, Samuel’s brother started coming over to help with the baby, more to come.
This was a sweet, loving story about surprises, finding a baby. A young lady left her baby with Anna. The child was Samuel’s, her former boyfriend. Jacob, Samuel’s brother started coming over to help with the baby, more to come.
December 14, 2025
This was my first read by Mary Lantz, and it was the perfect read at Christmas time. It drew me in, and I loved all the characters. My only regret was I wish it would’ve been longer, as I didn’t want it to end. A heartfelt story of loss and love.
December 20, 2025
Beautiful story of how God can turn sorrow into Joy
I loved this story that shows the presence of God in every situation, if only we trust Him and put all our sorrows into his hands. Mary’s writing always gives me joy!
I loved this story that shows the presence of God in every situation, if only we trust Him and put all our sorrows into his hands. Mary’s writing always gives me joy!
January 1, 2026
so good
This was such a good Amish story. It was sad in places as they tried to find Daniel at home before Christmas. I’m glad they figured out that they belong together as a couple and a family.
This was such a good Amish story. It was sad in places as they tried to find Daniel at home before Christmas. I’m glad they figured out that they belong together as a couple and a family.
October 23, 2025
Second chances
A nice story about love and loss and perseverance. About lessons God teaches us all and the power of prayer.
A nice story about love and loss and perseverance. About lessons God teaches us all and the power of prayer.
November 13, 2025
Awesome stor
I loved this story it keptyouonyour toes. It was nice ending but I would have loved to have seen what her and Jacob had a boy or a girl
I loved this story it keptyouonyour toes. It was nice ending but I would have loved to have seen what her and Jacob had a boy or a girl
November 21, 2025
An Orphan for Christmas
Awesome book! Hard to put down. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great read. This is it!
Awesome book! Hard to put down. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great read. This is it!
November 29, 2025
Great boom
November 29, 2025
Sweet Story
I really enjoyed Jacob and Anna’s story. It was sweet with a happily ever after. My first time reading a book by the author, but won’t be my last.
I really enjoyed Jacob and Anna’s story. It was sweet with a happily ever after. My first time reading a book by the author, but won’t be my last.
December 13, 2025
Quick
Read this story in one sitting and time just seemed to have disappeared. Good story and quick reading for all Amish book readers.
Read this story in one sitting and time just seemed to have disappeared. Good story and quick reading for all Amish book readers.
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