{"product_id":"the-amish-of-southern-marylandisbn-9781420146646","title":"The Amish of Southern Maryland","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinter in Southern Maryland’s Amish country brings brisk winds, crisp snow, and evenings spent nestled by a warm fireside. For one prodigal daughter, it may also bring a new beginning . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e On her baptismal day, Rebecca Zook ran from the church, leaving her stunned Amish community behind.  She only wanted to see something of \u003ci\u003eGott\u003c\/i\u003e’s vast world, but city life didn’t turn out as planned. Tricked into a sham marriage, Becky has come home humbled, wiser . . . and pregnant. Her \u003ci\u003emamm\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003edaed\u003c\/i\u003e are welcoming, and helping an overburdened young widow gives Becky a new sense of purpose. But after creating such scandal, Becky feels unworthy of a loving husband—let alone a \u003ci\u003ewunderbaar\u003c\/i\u003e man like Atlee Stauffer.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Atlee knows Becky’s situation—and understands why his mother advises him to be careful. Still, this once flighty, flirty girl has become a thoughtful, kind young woman. He’s drawn to Becky like a magnet to a nail. One day, he hopes to build a family with her. But first, he must convince her wary, troubled heart to accept forgiveness and love . . .\u003cb\u003eSusan Lantz Simpson\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing stories and poetry ever since she penned her first poem at the age of six. She has always loved the magic of words and how they can entertain and enlighten others. Her love of words led her to earn a degree in English\/Education from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in St. Mary’s City, Maryland. She has taught students from pre-kindergarten to high school and has also worked as an editor for the federal government. She also holds a degree in nursing from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and has worked in hospitals and in community health. She writes inspirational stories of love and faith and has published a middle grade novel (\u003ci\u003eGinger and the Bully\u003c\/i\u003e). She lives in Southern Maryland and is the mother of two wonderful daughters. She’s also a member of ACFW. When not writing, she enjoys reading, walking, and doing needlework.","brand":"Zebra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305151779045,"sku":"NP9781420146646","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781420146646.jpg?v=1730759556","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-amish-of-southern-marylandisbn-9781420146646","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}