The Burning Barn: Amish Mystery and Romance

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A Clean Amish Mystery From Amazon Best Selling Author Ruth Bawell. *** GET YOURS ONLY FOR $0.99 *** A midnight fire. A missing woman. And secrets that refuse to stay buried. Spring has finally returned to Lancaster County, and Ruth Schuler hopes life will settle into peaceful routines once more. Between helping care for baby Aaron, tending her bustling market stall, and spending stolen moments with the steady carpenter Lucas Weaver, her heart is beginning to imagine a future brighter than she ever expected. But when Jacob Eicher’s newly built barn erupts in flames under the cover of darkness, fear sweeps through the Amish community. Suspicion quickly turns toward Rebecca—a troubled newcomer carrying old grudges and an unsettling connection to Lucas himself. As whispers spread and Rebecca disappears without a trace, Ruth begins uncovering secrets far more dangerous than anyone imagined. Because somewhere within the quiet community hides someone willing to destroy lives to keep the truth hidden. And this time, the flames may consume far more than a barn. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the stillness of a Lancaster spring night, a barn burns—and with it, the peace of an entire community. Ruth Schuler longs for simple days again. After months filled with heartache, questions, and danger, she is finally finding comfort in familiar routines. Her market stall is thriving, baby Aaron brings joy to everyone around him, and her growing friendship with the dependable carpenter Lucas Weaver is quietly beginning to bloom into something deeper. But peace in Lancaster never seems to last. When Jacob Eicher’s newly raised barn is destroyed in a suspicious nighttime fire, fear spreads quickly through the community. The loss is devastating, and rumors begin almost immediately. Many point fingers at Rebecca, a guarded newcomer who recently quarreled with Jacob and seems to carry painful secrets of her own. Worse still, Rebecca appears connected to Lucas in ways Ruth does not fully understand. As tension grows and Rebecca suddenly vanishes, Ruth cannot shake the feeling that something far more dangerous is unfolding beneath the surface. The deeper she searches for answers, the more she realizes the true arsonist may not be an outsider at all—but someone trusted by everyone around them. With suspicion dividing neighbors, hidden truths threatening friendships, and her own feelings for Lucas becoming impossible to ignore, Ruth must uncover the truth before fear and deception destroy everything the community holds dear. Perfect for readers who love: ✔ Cozy Amish mysteries ✔ Clean and wholesome romance ✔ Slow-burn courtship Filled with mystery, emotional warmth, and the enduring strength of faith and community, The Burning Barn is a gripping Amish mystery romance that will keep readers turning pages late into the night. Step into Lancaster County once more and discover a story where even in the ashes of tragedy, hope still has the power to rise.

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Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This clean Amish mystery romance features a suspicious barn fire, a missing woman, and community tensions but contains no violence, sexual content, or profanity. Perfect for readers seeking wholesome mystery with gentle romance.