{"product_id":"joyful-return-to-sugarcreek-book-three-isbn-9780062204509","title":"Joyful: Return to Sugarcreek, Book Three","description":"\u003cp\u003eA young Amish couple gets a second chance at love in \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray’s final book in her Return to Sugarcreek series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRandall Beiler is doing his best to put his family and the farm’s needs first, even forsaking love. But though he tries, Randall knows he needs help caring for his younger siblings and keeping the house together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen his brother offers pretty Elizabeth Nolt a job taking care of the house and cooking for the family, Randall is furious—and guilty about the way he once broke Elizabeth’s heart. But when he learns that Elizabeth and her grandmother are struggling to make ends meet, he knows the offer, no matter how painful, is the right thing for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth wants to refuse—to stay far away from the man who hurt her—but she needs the money. Though she vows to protect her heart, spending time in the Beiler household makes Elizabeth realize that, while she’s older and wiser, her love for Randall still burns strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRandal, too, seems to want something more. But does he want Elizabeth because he truly loves her—or because he needs a housekeeper? If Randall sincerely wants something more, he must find a way to show Elizabeth—or risk losing his chance at love forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJoyful\u003c\/em\u003e includes a P.S. section with a letter from the author, discussion questions, and a teaser from her next book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eReturn to Sugarcreek with bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray for a heartwarming story of second chances with a young Amish couple\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRandall Beiler will sacrifice anything to take care of his younger siblings and the family farm, even if it means forsaking love. But when his brother offers pretty Elizabeth Nolt a job cleaning and cooking for the family, Randall is furious—and feels guilty about the way he once broke Elizabeth's heart. Then he learns that Elizabeth and her grandmother are struggling to make ends meet and he knows the offer, no matter how painful, is the right thing for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth wants to refuse but she needs the work. Though she vows to protect her heart, spending time in the Beiler household makes Elizabeth realize that her love for Randall still burns strong. And though Randall keeps his distance at first, time and teamwork reveal that something deeper still connects them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth isn't sure what to think: Does Randall want her because he truly loves her, or because he needs a housekeeper? And if his feelings have changed for sure, Randall must find a way to show Elizabeth what she really means to him or risk losing his partner in life and love forever.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eA beautiful story of faith, hope, and second chances. Her characters are so real that they feel like old friends.  Once you open the book, you won’t put it down until you’ve reached the last page. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmy Clipston, bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series on Hopeful\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“...stirs readers’ hearts with an inspiring story of captivating characters.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSherry Gore on Daybreak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] feel-good winner.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review) on Christmas in Sugarcreek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“a pleasant read...will appeal to Gray’s many fans.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal on Daybreak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An Amish community backdrop adds homespun sweetness, with a focus on simplicity and family that’s never heavy-handed...new readers will have no trouble starting the series here.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review) on Christmas in Sugarcreek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Enjoyable and heartwarming.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today on Thankful\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Shelley Shepard Gray writes with honesty, tenderness and depth.  Her characters are admirable, richly-layered and impossible to forget long after the story is done.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJillian Hart on Daybreak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Once again, Shelley has written a five star story you won’t be able to put down until the very end. JOYFUL is a page turner and will pull at your heart.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction for JOYFUL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As always, Ms. Shepard Gray, delivers a delightful read...proving book three of the series to be as enchanting as the first two.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReader-to-Reader for JOYFUL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final book of the Return to Sugarcreek series has romance and secrets with sweet, lovable characters who will do what they must for their family...Gray’s books are a treat to read; her research on the Amish is incredible. 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