Missing Love

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Esther King once believed her life was perfect. She had a loving husband, a growing dream for their future, and a long-awaited child on the way. But the day Jacob collapses in her arms, everything she loves is ripped away. Alone and expecting, she cannot imagine opening her heart again. Daniel Fischer never meant to fall in love with a widow. Taking over Jacob’s furniture store was supposed to be temporary, but working alongside Esther stirs feelings he cannot ignore. He admires her strength, her resilience, and the gentleness she tries to hide beneath her grief. Every day he grows more certain that he wants to be part of her life and part of the baby's future. Yet fear holds Esther back. Loving Daniel feels like letting go of Jacob, and she is not sure her heart can survive losing someone twice. Seeking guidance, she visits the bishop and discovers that God’s definition of love is far wider than her own. She is not betraying Jacob by healing. She is honoring him. When premature labor forces Esther to lean on Daniel in the most vulnerable moment of her life, she sees the truth that has been waiting for her. Some love stories end, but others begin because of them. This is a story about grief, grace, and the miracle of a heart learning to love again.

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Is Missing Love appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This is a wholesome Amish romance dealing with grief, faith, and healing. It contains no sexual content (closed door), no violence beyond the emotional impact of a spouse's death, and no strong language. Themes of pregnancy loss risk and emotional healing are handled with sensitivity.