Carrie Lighte

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Carrie Lighte enjoys traveling to Amish communities across the United States. When she isn't writing, reading or researching, she likes to hike, kayak and spend time at the beach. She also writes sweet romance under the name Carrie Jansen.

She loves hearing from readers and can be found at carrielighte.com or on Twitter.

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Caring for Her Amish Family: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (The Amish of New Hope Book 3) Jan 25, 2022

by Carrie Lighte

( 69 )

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To give her nephew a home,

she’ll need one man’s help…

When Anke Bachman agrees to care for her Englisch nephew despite disapproval from her community, moving in to a derelict old house is her only option. With newcomer Josiah Mast’s help, she might just be able to make the place livable. But Josiah’s past has him wary of any hint of scandal. As their feelings blossom, can Josiah and Anke find acceptance in the community…and a future together?

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

The Amish of New Hope

Book 1: Hiding Her Amish Secret
Book 2: An Unexpected Amish Harvest
Book 3: Caring for Her Amish Family

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Their Pretend Courtship: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (The Amish of New Hope Book 4) May 24, 2022

by Carrie Lighte

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One “yes” could change everything…

Pretend suitor…

or her most suitable match?

Eliza Keim has no interest in getting married. But with her stepfather pressuring her to court, Eliza begrudgingly agrees to walk out with blueberry farmer Jonas Kanagy. She has no idea his true intention is only to protect his brother from getting his heart broken. Yet making their in-name-only courtship look real is surprisingly easy. Might this practical arrangement end up backfiring in the best possible way?

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

The Amish of New Hope

Book 1: Hiding Her Amish Secret
Book 2: An Unexpected Amish Harvest
Book 3: Caring for Her Amish Family
Book 4: Their Pretend Courtship

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Love Inspired June 2022 Box Set - 2 of 2: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance May 24, 2022

by Carrie Lighte, Myra Johnson, Betty Woods

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Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.

This box set includes:

THEIR PRETEND COURTSHIP (An Amish of New Hope novel)
by Carrie Lighte
Pressured by her stepfather to court, Eliza Keim begrudgingly walks out with blueberry farmer Jonas Kanagy—except Jonas is only trying to protect his brother from what he thinks are Eliza’s heartbreaker ways. When the two are forced to make their courtship in name only look real, they may discover more than they bargained for…

THE RANCHER’S FAMILY LEGACY (A Ranchers of Gabriel Bend novel)
by Myra Johnson
Building contractor Mark Caldwell is ready to inherit his grandfather’s horse ranch and put his traumatic past behind him—if he can survive working in Texas Hill Country for a year. But when his dog bonds with local caterer Holly Elliot’s son, can they put aside their differences and open their hearts?

A MOTHER FOR HIS SON
by Betty Woods
In town to help her grandmother, chef Rachel Landry plans to use the time to heal her broken heart—not help Mac Greer with his guest ranch. But her growing affection for his little boy could be just the push she needs to once again see the possibility of something more…

For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired June 2022 Box Set – 1 of 2

An Unexpected Amish Harvest (The Amish of New Hope Book 2) Aug 24, 2021

by Carrie Lighte

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She’s struggling to forgive…

But it’s the only way to heal her heart.

When Susannah Peachy returns to her grandfather’s potato farm to help out after her grandmother’s injured, she’s not ready to face her ex-beau. But with Peter Lambright pitching in to harvest her grandfather’s crop, she can’t avoid him. For his family’s sake, Peter can’t tell Susannah why he had to leave her. But sharing his secret could make all the difference for their future…

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

The Amish of New Hope

Book 1: Hiding Her Amish Secret
Book 2: An Unexpected Amish Harvest

Other Formats: Paperback , Mass Market Paperback

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Hiding Her Amish Secret (The Amish of New Hope Book 1) Apr 27, 2021

by Carrie Lighte

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Forgiveness for her past could change her future…

The guilt of her past weighs heavy…

Can love set her free?

Arleta Bontrager’s convinced no Amish man will marry her after she got a tattoo while on Rumspringa, so she needs money to get it removed. But taking a job caring for Noah Lehman’s sick grandmother means risking losing her heart to a man who has his own secrets. Might revealing their truths release them from the past…and open up a future together?

From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

The Amish of New Hope

Book 1: Hiding Her Amish Secret

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The Amish Widow's Christmas Hope (Amish of Serenity Ridge Book 4) Oct 1, 2020

by Carrie Lighte

( 81 )

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True love always finds a way…

Can their temporary house

become a permanent home?

After inheriting her uncle’s house, single mother Fern Glick returns to Serenity Ridge with the intention to sell and leave town quickly. But her reluctance to settle so close to former love Walker Huyard—the man who broke her heart—begins to falter as their children forge a bond. With Christmas approaching, spending the holiday together might just be enough to reignite the love they once shared.\

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The Amish Nurse's Suitor (Amish of Serenity Ridge Book 2) Apr 1, 2020

by Carrie Lighte

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Englisch dreams in an Amish heart…

Her career took her into the Englisch world…

Is love enough to bring her home?

Temporarily in her Amish community to help with her sick brother’s business, nurse Rachel Blank can’t wait to get back to the Englisch world…and far away from Arden Esh. Her brother’s headstrong carpentry partner challenges her at every turn. But when a family crisis redefines their relationship, will Rachel realize the life she really wants is right here…with Arden?

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Love Inspired September 2021 - Box Set 1 of 2: An Anthology Aug 24, 2021

by Carrie Lighte, Allie Pleiter, Jennifer Slattery

( 30 )

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Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.

This box set includes:

AN UNEXPECTED AMISH HARVEST (An Amish of New Hope novel)
By Carrie Lighte
When Susannah Peachy returns to her grandfather’s potato farm to help out after her grandmother is injured, she’s not ready to face Peter Lambright— the Amish bachelor who broke her heart. But she doesn’t know his reason for ending things…and the truth could make all the difference for their future.

A MOTHER’S STRENGTH(A Wander Canyon novel)
By Allie Pleiter
Molly Kane will do anything to help her son overcome his anxieties—including enlisting Sawyer Bradshaw to give him golf lessons. But as the little boy draws them together, can Molly and Sawyer also heal each other’s hearts?

CHASING HER DREAM
By Jennifer Slattery
Returning home to run her late uncle’s ranch, single mom Rheanna Stone never expected the operation to be in such disarray…or that she’d need to rely on the cowboy who once left her behind. But if she wants to save it, Dave Brewster’s her only hope—even if it means risking her heart all over again.

For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired September 2021 Box Set – 2 of 2

Courting the Amish Nanny (Amish of Serenity Ridge Book 1) Dec 1, 2019

by Carrie Lighte

( 92 )

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All she wants for Christmas is to not fall in love…

She’ll be their Christmas nanny…But a permanent family’s not part of her plans.

Embarrassed by an unrequited crush, Amish maedel Sadie Dienner needs a vacation from her life in Pennsylvania—and from romance. Until Christmas, she’s working in Maine as a nanny to Amish widower Levi Swarey’s twins. But Levi is frustratingly overprotective and they just can’t see eye to eye on anything. And the worst part? Sadie can’t seem to stop herself from losing her heart…

Amish of Serenity Ridge

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Harlequin Love Inspired January 2019 - Box Set 2 of 2: An Anthology Jan 1, 2019

by Carrie Lighte, Patricia Johns, Kat Brookes

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Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.

MINDING THE AMISH BABY

Amish Country Courtships

by Carrie Lighte

Remaining unmarried and living alone is exactly the life Amish store clerk Tessa Fisher wants…until her landlord, Turner King, enlists her help caring for a baby left on his doorstep. As they search for the little girl’s mother, Tessa begins to wish their instant family could become permanent.

HER COWBOY’S TWIN BLESSINGS

Montana Twins

by Patricia Johns

Foreman Casey Courtright hoped to buy the ranch he works on, but he can’t match Ember Reed’s offer. Nevertheless, he agrees to show her around the land she’ll be using as her therapy center…but only if she’ll help him with the orphaned twin infant boys in his care.

THE RANCHER’S BABY SURPRISE

Bent Creek Blessings

by Kat Brookes

After losing her sister and brother-in-law, surrogate Hannah Sanders must suddenly prepare to be a single mother. When veterinarian Garrett Wade rescues her from a flash flood just as she goes into labor, Hannah can’t help but hope the cowboy might be the perfect father for her infant.

Her Amish Suitor's Secret (Amish of Serenity Ridge Book 3) Jun 1, 2020

by Carrie Lighte

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Discover this heartfelt Amish romance by Carrie Lighte, part of the uplifting Amish of Serenity Ridge series.

Can she forgive him when she learns his true identity?

Posing as an Amish groundskeeper at Rose Allgyer’s lakeside cabin retreat, Englischer Caleb Miller is determined to clear his brother’s name of theft. But as he’s drawn to Rose’s good nature, the burden of his ruse gets heavier—especially after learning Rose was deceived by her ex-fiancé. Still guarded, will Rose trust Caleb with her heart when she discovers he isn’t who he claims to be?

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope.

Amish of Serenity Ridge:

Book 1: Courting the Amish Nanny

Book 2: The Amish Nurse’s Suitor

Book 3: Her Amish Suitor’s Secret

Book 4: The Amish Widow’s Christmas Hope

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Love Inspired May 2021 - Box Set 1 of 2: An Anthology Apr 27, 2021

by Carrie Lighte, Lois Richer, Renee Ryan

( 42 )

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Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.

This box set includes:

HIDING HER AMISH SECRET (An Amish of New Hope novel)
By Carrie Lighte
Arleta Bontrager’s convinced no Amish man will marry her after she got a tattoo while on rumspringa, so she needs money to get it removed. But taking a job caring for Noah Lehman’s sick grandmother means risking losing her heart to a man who has his own secrets. Can they trust each other with the truth?

A PLAN FOR HER FUTURE (A Calhoun Cowboysnovel)
By Lois Richer
Raising his orphaned granddaughter alone seems impossible to Jack Prinz, but he has the perfect solution—a marriage of convenience with his childhood friend. But even as Grace Partridge falls for little Lizzie, convincing her to marry without love might not be so easy…

THE SHERIFF’S PROMISE (A Thunder Ridge novel)
By Renee Ryan
After Sheriff Wyatt Holcomb and veterinarian Remy Evans clash over her new petting zoo—and her runaway alpaca!—the two strike a bargain. She'll watch the nephew in his care for the summer if he'll push along the permit process. But keeping things strictly professional is harder than either of them expected.

For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired May 2021 Box Set – 2 of 2

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