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Amy Clipston Reading Order

27 series Β· 116 books

Amy Clipston is a prolific author specializing in contemporary romance set within Amish communities, crafting intimate character-driven stories that explore faith, family, and belonging. With over a hundred books published across multiple series, she has become known for her ability to blend romance with authentic cultural details and spiritual themes. Her Amish Heirloom and Amish Home series have established her as a leading voice in the Amish romance genre, appealing to readers seeking heartfelt narratives grounded in tradition and community values.

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Amish Christmas Love Series

Complete

4 books (2017–2017)

The Amish Christmas Love series is a complete four-book collection of holiday romance stories published in 2017. These standalone entries should be read in publication order, beginning with Home for Christmas and concluding with Winter Kisses. Each book features different characters and can be enjoyed independently, though reading them sequentially provides the full seasonal experience the series offers.

Start with Home for Christmas(By: Ruth Reid), the first of 4 books in the Amish Christmas Love series.

Start this series with Home for Christmas(By: Ruth Reid)

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Home for Christmas(By: Ruth Reid)
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Snow Angels(By: Kelly Irvin)
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Winter Kisses(By: Beth Wiseman)

Amish Heirloom Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2017)

Amy Clipston's Amish Heirloom series consists of four complete books published between 2015 and 2017, each centered around a different family heirloom that connects generations of Amish characters. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Forgotten Recipe, followed by The Cherished Quilt, The Courtship Basket, and concluding with The Beloved Hope Chest. This contemporary romance series explores themes of family, tradition, and love within Amish communities through interconnected stories tied to meaningful keepsakes.

Start with The Forgotten Recipe, the first of 4 books in the Amish Heirloom series.

Start this series with The Forgotten Recipe

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The Forgotten Recipe
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The Courtship Basket
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The Beloved Hope Chest

Amish Heirloom Novella Series

Complete

4 books (2018–2018)

The Amish Heirloom Novella series consists of four completed novellas published in 2018, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kelly Irvin, and Kathleen Fuller. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with A Legacy of Love, followed by The Cedar Chest, The Midwife's Dream, and The Treasured Book. This collection blends romance with Amish-themed storytelling across its interconnected tales.

Start with A Legacy of Love, the first of 4 books in the Amish Heirloom Novella series.

Start this series with A Legacy of Love

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The Cedar Chest(By: Beth Wiseman)
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The Midwife's Dream(By: Kelly Irvin)
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The Treasured Book(By: Kathleen Fuller)

Amish Home Series

Complete

4 books (2017–2017)

The Amish Home series comprises four complete books published in 2017 and should be read in publication order. Beginning with A Flicker of Hope by Ruth Reid and concluding with Home Sweet Home, this collection of Amish romance novels features contributions from multiple authors including Beth Wiseman and Kathleen Fuller. The series explores themes central to Amish life and relationships across its interconnected stories.

Start with A Flicker of Hope(By: Ruth Reid), the first of 4 books in the Amish Home series.

Start this series with A Flicker of Hope(By: Ruth Reid)

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A Flicker of Hope(By: Ruth Reid)
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An Amish Home(By: Beth Wiseman)
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Building Faith(By: Kathleen Fuller)
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Amish Homestead Series

Complete

4 books (2017–2019)

The Amish Homestead series by Amy Clipston is a four-book romance collection published between 2017 and 2019. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Place at Our Table, followed by A Seat by the Hearth, Room on the Porch Swing, and concluding with A Welcome at Our Door. This complete series is now finished with no additional volumes planned.

Start with A Place at Our Table, the first of 4 books in the Amish Homestead series.

Start this series with A Place at Our Table

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A Place at Our Table
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A Seat by the Hearth
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Room on the Porch Swing
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A Welcome at Our Door

Amish Legacy Series

Ongoing

4 books (2021–2024)

The Amish Legacy series by Amy Clipston consists of four romance novels published between 2021 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Foundation of Love, followed by Building a Future, Breaking New Ground, and The Heart's Shelter. This interconnected series explores relationships and community within an Amish setting across its expanding storyline.

Start with Foundation of Love, the first of 4 books in the Amish Legacy series.

Start this series with Foundation of Love

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Amish Market Novella Series

Complete

4 books (2016–2016)

The Amish Market Novella series is a four-book collection of standalone romance novellas set in an Amish community marketplace, published in 2016 by authors including Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, Vannetta Chapman, and Kelly Irvin. Each novella features different characters and can be read independently, though reading in publication order provides the best experience of the series. The complete series consists of A Bid for Love, Love Birds, Love in Store, and Sweeter than Honey.

Start with A Bid for Love(By: Kathleen Fuller), the first of 4 books in the Amish Market Novella series.

Start this series with A Bid for Love(By: Kathleen Fuller)

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A Bid for Love(By: Kathleen Fuller)
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Love in Store(By: Vannetta Chapman)
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Sweeter than Honey(By: Kelly Irvin)

Amish Marketplace Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2019–2021)

The Amish Marketplace series by Amy Clipston comprises four interconnected romance novels published between 2019 and 2021. Each book focuses on a different vendor within an Amish marketplace setting, with titles including The Bake Shop, The Coffee Corner, The Farm Stand, and The Jam and Jelly Nook. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to follow the developing relationships and community dynamics. This collection blends romance with Amish community life across its four standalone-yet-connected stories.

Start with The Bake Shop, the first of 4 books in the Amish Marketplace series.

Amish Singing Series

Complete

4 books (2020–2020)

The Amish Singing series by Amy Clipston consists of four standalone romance novels published in 2020, each featuring a different Amish community and characters. The complete series should be read in publication order: Amazing Grace, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Hymn of Praise, and O Holy Night. Each book can also be enjoyed independently, though reading them sequentially provides a fuller experience of the author's interconnected Amish settings and themes.

Start with Amazing Grace, the first of 4 books in the Amish Singing series.

Amish Summer Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2017)

The Amish Summer series is a three-book romance collection published in 2017 featuring contributions from multiple authors including Amy Clipston, Shelley Shepard Gray, and Kathleen Fuller. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Reunion in Pinecraft, followed by Lakeside Love, and concluding with Summer Storms. This collaborative series explores Amish life and relationships across its standalone entries.

Start with A Reunion in Pinecraft(By: Shelley Shepard Gray) and read in order.

Start this series with A Reunion in Pinecraft(By: Shelley Shepard Gray)

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A Reunion in Pinecraft(By: Shelley Shepard Gray)
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Lakeside Love(By: Kathleen Fuller)
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Amish Sweethearts Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2018)

Amy Clipston's Amish Sweethearts series consists of two complete romance novels published in 2018. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Home for Lindsay followed by Where the Heart Is. This series explores Amish romance and relationships through its interconnected stories.

Start with A Home for Lindsay and read in order.

Start this series with A Home for Lindsay

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An Amish Homecoming Series

Complete

4 books (2018–2019)

Amy Clipston leads this four-book Amish romance series, which was completed between 2018 and 2019. The series features contributions from multiple authors including Shelley Shepard Gray, Kathleen Fuller, and Beth Wiseman, with interconnected stories that should be read in publication order beginning with No Place like Home. The final installment brings together all the contributing authors for a concluding collection titled An Amish Homecoming.

Start with No Place like Home, the first of 4 books in the An Amish Homecoming series.

Start this series with No Place like Home

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The Courage to Love(By: Shelley Shepard Gray)
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What Love Built(By: Kathleen Fuller)
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An Amish Homecoming(With: Beth Wiseman,Kathln Fuller,Shelley Shepard Gray)

An Amish Kitchen Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2013)

An Amish Kitchen is a complete three-book romance series published between 2012 and 2013, with contributions from Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, and Kelly Long. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with An Amish Kitchen and continuing through A Spoonful of Love and A Taste of Faith. This series blends romance with themes relevant to Amish life and traditions.

Start with An Amish Kitchen(By: Beth Wiseman) and read in order.

Start this series with An Amish Kitchen(By: Beth Wiseman)

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An Amish Kitchen(By: Beth Wiseman)
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A Taste of Faith(By: Kelly Long)

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

16 books (2015–2026)

Amy Clipston's Anthologies series consists of 15 interconnected collections of Amish-themed stories published between 2015 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. Each volume features multiple short stories that explore life, love, and community within Amish settings, with titles like An Amish Cradle, An Amish Harvest, and An Amish Christmas Wedding introducing different seasonal and thematic focuses. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the developing narratives and character connections across the collections. This series blends romance and heartwarming Amish fiction, appealing to fans of community-centered stories and traditional Amish life.

Start with An Amish Cradle, the first of 15 books in the Anthologies series.

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An Amish Christmas Wedding
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An Amish Picnic: Four Stories
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Amish Midwives: Three Stories
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An Amish Barn Raising: Three Stories
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An Amish Christmas Bakery
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An Amish Quilting Bee: Three Stories
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An Amish Schoolroom: Three Stories
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On the Way to Christmas
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A Lancaster Amish Christmas
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Christmas in Chestnut Crossing

Coral Cove Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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The Lighthouse at the Cove

From the Heart Amish Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

The From the Heart Amish series by Amy Clipston is an ongoing romance collection launching in 2025 with at least two planned installments. Readers should begin with A Heart Set Free, followed by A Heart to Cherish, and continue in publication order as new entries are released.

Start with A Heart Set Free and read in order.

Start this series with A Heart Set Free

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Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2015)

The Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel series by Amy Clipston consists of four contemporary romance novels published between 2013 and 2015. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Hopeful Heart and continuing through A Dream of Home, A Mother's Secret, and A Simple Prayer. Each installment builds on the stories of characters connected to the grand hotel setting in Lancaster.

Start with A Hopeful Heart, the first of 4 books in the Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel series.

Kauffman Amish Bakery Series

Complete

5 books (2009–2012)

The Kauffman Amish Bakery series by Amy Clipston comprises five complete romance novels published between 2009 and 2012. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Gift of Grace and continuing through A Place of Peace, A Promise of Hope, A Life of Joy, and concluding with A Season of Love. The series follows interconnected stories within an Amish community centered around a family bakery business.

Start with A Gift of Grace, the first of 5 books in the Kauffman Amish Bakery series.

Kauffman Amish Bakery -- Christmas Stories Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2019)

The Kauffman Amish Bakery Christmas Stories series by Amy Clipston contains two complete books published between 2010 and 2019. These seasonal romance stories should be read in publication order, beginning with A Plain and Simple Christmas followed by Cookies and Cheer. The series offers festive tales set within the Amish community and its beloved bakery setting.

Start with A Plain and Simple Christmas and read in order.

Start this series with A Plain and Simple Christmas

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A Plain and Simple Christmas
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Kimberly Duffy Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

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Splickety Love 2.3(With: Bonita Jewel,Andrew Winch,Kimberly Duffy,Kristin Ventress)

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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On the Way to Christmas Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2025)

The On the Way to Christmas series is an ongoing collection of three standalone holiday romances published in 2025, with contributions from Amy Clipston, Sheila Roberts, and Melissa Ferguson. Each book can be enjoyed independently, though readers new to the series should begin with A Christmas Do-Over and proceed in publication order through A Perfectly Splendid Christmas and Dashing Through the Snow.

Start with A Christmas Do-Over(By: Sheila Roberts) and read in order.

Start this series with A Christmas Do-Over(By: Sheila Roberts)

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A Christmas Do-Over(By: Sheila Roberts)
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A Perfectly Splendid Christmas
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Dashing Through the Snow(By: Melissa Ferguson)

Roadside Assistance Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2015)

The Roadside Assistance series by Amy Clipston is a complete trilogy of romance novels published between 2011 and 2015. Readers should begin with Roadside Assistance and follow the three books in their publication order: Roadside Assistance, Destination Unknown, and Miles from Nowhere. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential to fully enjoy the series.

Start with Roadside Assistance and read in order.

Start this series with Roadside Assistance

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Seasons of an Amish Garden Story Series

Complete

4 books (2019–2019)

The Seasons of an Amish Garden Story series by Amy Clipston comprises four complete romance novels published in 2019. The books follow publication order: Home by Summer, Spring Is in the Air, The Fruits of Fall, and Winter Blessings. Each installment corresponds to a different season while exploring themes connected to Amish life and community gardens.

Start with Home by Summer, the first of 4 books in the Seasons of an Amish Garden Story series.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2011–2021)

Amy Clipston's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises five books published between 2011 and 2021, with the collection appearing to be complete. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with Naomi's Gift and continuing through A Son for Always / An Amish Cradle, Splickety Love 2.3, Baskets of Sunshine, and Evergreen Love. The series blends romance elements with Clipston's characteristic storytelling across standalone shorter narratives.

Start with Naomi's Gift, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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A Son for Always / An Amish Cradle
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Splickety Love 2.3(With: Bonita Jewel,Andrew Winch,Kimberly Duffy,Kristin Ventress)
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Short Story Collections Series

Complete

6 books (2012–2019)

This complete short story collection series by Amy Clipston spans six books published between 2012 and 2019, all featuring Amish-themed romance and lifestyle stories. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Kauffman Amish Christmas Collection and concluding with An Amish Christmas Love. Each standalone collection can generally be enjoyed independently, though reading them sequentially offers continuity with recurring characters and settings within the Amish community.

Start with A Kauffman Amish Christmas Collection, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.

Start this series with A Kauffman Amish Christmas Collection

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A Kauffman Amish Christmas Collection
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The Kauffman Amish Bakery Collection
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An Amish Christmas Love

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

15 books (2009–2027)

Amy Clipston has written 14 standalone novels published between 2009 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Betrayed. The series spans romance and contemporary fiction themes, with each novel offering an independent story that can be enjoyed without prior reading.

Start with Betrayed, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Love and Buggy Rides
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The Heart of Splendid Lake
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The View from Coral Cove
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Something Old, Something New
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A Heart Set Free(With: Guideposts)
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Caring for the Amish Family
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Second Chance at Sunshine Inn
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The Amish Widow's Convenient Marriage

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Amy Clipston written?
Amy Clipston has written 116 books across 27 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Amy Clipston series?
Here are the first books in Amy Clipston's series: Amish Christmas Love: Home for Christmas(By: Ruth Reid); Amish Heirloom: The Forgotten Recipe; Amish Heirloom Novella: A Legacy of Love; Amish Home: A Flicker of Hope(By: Ruth Reid); Amish Homestead: A Place at Our Table.
What order should I read Amy Clipston's books?
We recommend reading Amy Clipston's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Amy Clipston still writing new books?
Yes, Amy Clipston has 5 ongoing series: Amish Legacy, Anthologies, From the Heart Amish, On the Way to Christmas, Standalone Novels.

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