Beverly Lewis (born 1949) is an American writer best known for her Amish fiction novels. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, she left the Amish community in her youth and later worked as a nurse and a pastor. Inspired by her Amish roots, she began writing about the Amish in the 1990s. Her first novel, "The Shunning," became a bestseller and launched a highly successful series. Lewis has written over 100 novels, many of which have been adapted into television movies and series. She has received numerous awards, including the Christy Award and the RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award. Her books have achieved critical success for their authentic portrayal of Amish life and their themes of faith, love, and redemption.
Reading Order
17 series · 115 booksHolly's Heart Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holly's First Love / Best Friend, Worst Enemy | 1993 | Buy | |
| 2 | Secret Summer Dreams | 1993 | Buy | |
| 3 | Sealed with a Kiss | 1993 | Buy | |
| 4 | The Trouble With Weddings | 1993 | Buy | |
| 5 | California Crazy | 1994 | Buy | |
| 6 | Second-Best Friend | 1994 | Buy | |
| 7 | Good-Bye, Dressel Hills | 1994 | Buy | |
| 8 | Straight-A Teacher | 1994 | Buy | |
| 9 | No Guys Pact | 1995 | Buy | |
| 10 | Little White Lies | 1995 | Buy | |
| 11 | Freshman Frenzy | 1996 | Buy | |
| 12 | Mystery Letters | 1996 | Buy | |
| 13 | Eight is Enough | 1997 | Buy | |
| 14 | Its a Girl Thing | 2003 | Buy |
Cul-de-sac Kids Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Double Dabble Surprise | 1993 | Buy | |
| 2 | The Chicken Pox Panic | 1995 | Buy | |
| 3 | The Crazy Christmas Angel Mystery | 1995 | Buy | |
| 4 | Frog Power | 1995 | Buy | |
| 5 | The Mystery of Case D. Luc | 1995 | Buy | |
| 6 | No Grown-ups Allowed | 1995 | Buy | |
| 7 | The Stinky Sneakers Mystery | 1996 | Buy | |
| 8 | Pickle Pizza | 1996 | Buy | |
| 9 | Mailbox Mania | 1996 | Buy | |
| 10 | The Mudhole Mystery | 1997 | Buy | |
| 11 | Fiddlesticks | 1997 | Buy | |
| 12 | The Crabby Cat Caper (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy | |
| 13 | Tarantula Toes (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy | |
| 14 | Green Gravy | 1997 | Buy | |
| 15 | Backyard Bandit Mystery | 1997 | Buy | |
| 16 | Tree House Trouble | 1998 | Buy | |
| 17 | The Creepy Sleep-Over (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy | |
| 18 | The Great TV Turn-Off | 1998 | Buy | |
| 19 | Piggy Party | 1999 | Buy | |
| 20 | The Granny Game | 1999 | Buy | |
| 21 | Mystery Mutt | 2000 | Buy | |
| 22 | Big Bad Beans | 2000 | Buy | |
| 23 | The Upside-Down Day | 2000 | Buy | |
| 24 | The Midnight Mystery | 2001 | Buy |
Summerhill Secrets Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whispers Down the Lane | 1995 | Buy | |
| 2 | Secret in the Willows | 1995 | Buy | |
| 3 | Catch a Falling Star | 1995 | Buy | |
| 4 | Night of the Fireflies | 1995 | Buy | |
| 5 | A Cry in the Dark | 1996 | Buy | |
| 6 | House of Secrets | 1996 | Buy | |
| 7 | Echoes in the Wind | 1997 | Buy | |
| 8 | Hide Behind the Moon | 1998 | Buy | |
| 9 | Windows on the Hill | 1999 | Buy | |
| 10 | Shadows Beyond the Gate | 2000 | Buy |
The Heritage of Lancaster County Series
Chronological The Heritage of Lancaster County Series
Girls Only Series
Amish Country Crossroads Series
Abram's Daughters Series
Annie's People Series
The Courtship of Nellie Fisher Series
Seasons of Grace Series
Rose Trilogy Series
Home To Hickory Hollow Series
Beverly Lewis Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sunroom | 1998 | Buy | |
| 2 | The Redemption of Sarah Cain | 2000 | Buy | |
| 3 | October Song | 2000 | Buy | |
| 4 | Child of Mine | 2014 | Buy | |
| 5 | The River | 2014 | Buy | |
| 6 | The Love Letters | 2015 | Buy | |
| 7 | The Photograph | 2015 | Buy | |
| 8 | The Atonement | 2016 | Buy | |
| 9 | The Wish | 2016 | Buy | |
| 10 | The Ebb Tide | 2017 | Buy | |
| 11 | The Proving | 2017 | Buy | |
| 12 | The Road Home | 2018 | Buy | |
| 13 | The First Love | 2018 | Buy | |
| 14 | The Stone Wall | 2020 | Buy | |
| 15 | The Beginning | 2021 | Buy | |
| 16 | The Orchard | 2022 | Buy |