About
Wanda E Brunstetter
Wanda E. Brunstetter (1946-2019) was an American Christian author known for her Amish and Mennonite-themed novels. Born in Millersburg, Ohio, she drew inspiration from her Amish and Mennonite upbringing. Brunstetter's first novel, "The Prayer", was published in 1990. Over the next three decades, she wrote more than 120 books, selling over 10 million copies worldwide. Notable works include the "Amish Quilts" series, "The Daughters of Lancaster County" series, and "The Hope Series". Her books received critical acclaim for their heartwarming stories and authentic portrayal of Amish and Mennonite culture. Brunstetter was awarded the Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction multiple times. Her books were also adapted into several Hallmark Channel movies, further popularizing her work.
Book Series by Wanda E Brunstetter
Amish Cooking Class Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Seekers | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Blessing | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Celebration | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Amish Greenhouse Mysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Crow's Call | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mockingbird's Song | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Robin's Greeting | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Amish Millionaire Series with Jean Brunstetter
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The English Son (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Stubborn Father (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Betrayed Fiancee (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Missing Will (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Divided Family (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Selfless Act (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Brides Of Lancaster County Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Merry Heart | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Looking for a Miracle | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Looking for a Miracle ( By: Brunstetter) | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Plain and Fancy | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hope Chest | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
Brides Of Lehigh Canal Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly's Chance | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Betsy's Return | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sarah's Choice | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
Brides Of Webster County Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Going Home | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dear to Me | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Allison's Journey | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| On Her Own | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
Creektown Discoveries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Walnut Creek Wish | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sugarcreek Surprise | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Apple Creek Announcement | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Daughters Of Lancaster County Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Storekeeper's Daughter | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Quilter's Daughter | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bishop's Daughter | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Discovery Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Goodbye to Yesterday (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Silence of Winter (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hope of Spring (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Pieces of Summer (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Revelation in Autumn (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Vow for Always (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Double Trouble Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| What a Pair! | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bumpy Ride Ahead! | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bubble Troubles | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Green Fever | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Humble Pie | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Friendship Letters Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Letters of Trust | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Letters of Comfort | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Letters of Wisdom | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tattered Quilt | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Healing Quilt | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Hawaiian Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Hawaiian Discovery | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Indiana Cousins Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Cousin's Promise | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Cousin's Prayer | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Cousin's Challenge | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
Kentucky Brothers Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Journey | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Healing | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Struggle | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
Lopsided Christmas Cake Series with Jean Brunstetter
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Lopsided Christmas Cake | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Farmers' Market Mishap | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
Love Finds A Way Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Surprise | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Grandma's Doll (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Matchmaker 911 (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
A Mifflin County Mystery Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Protector | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Prairie State Friends Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Decision | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Gift | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Revelation / The Restoration | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Prayer Jars Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Hope Jar | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Forgiving Jar | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Healing Jar | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Rachel Yoder: Always Trouble Somewhere Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Back to School | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Out of Control | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| School's Out | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| New Beginnings | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Happy Heart | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Just Plain Foolishness | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jumping to Conclusions | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Growing Up | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
Sisters Of Holmes County Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Sister's Secret | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Sister's Test | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Sister's Hope | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
Wanda E Brunstetter Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Clowning Around | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| White Christmas Pie / Amish White Christmas Pie | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Wisdom of Solomon Lapp | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lydia's Charm | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Twice Loved (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Woman of Courage | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hawaiian Quilt | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Christmas Secret (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Blended Quilt ( With: Jean Brunstetter) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits ( With: Martha Bolton) | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Wanda E Brunstetter Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Christmas Prayer | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Wanda E Brunstetter Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Love Finds a Home | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Love Finds a Way | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Discovery Saga Collection | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Wanda E Brunstetter Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Love (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Simple Life | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Cookbook | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Cookbook, Volume 2 | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Celebration of the Simple Life (Short Story) | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Cookbook: Desserts | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Inspiring Thoughts from the Simple Life | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Portrait of Amish Life (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Best of Amish Friends Cookbook Collection | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| NOT A BOOK The Simple Life Perpetual Calendar | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Christmas Cookbook | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's The Simple Life Devotional | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Harvest Cookbook | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Amish Quilts ( With: Richard Brunstetter) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Amish Cooking Class Cookbook | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Inspirations | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Gatherings Cookbook | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Farmhouse Favorites Cookbook | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends From Scratch Cookbook | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Healthy Options Cookbook | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Baking Cookbook | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Prayer Jar Devotional: Hope | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends No Waste Cookbook | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends One-Pan Wonders Cookbook | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Prayer Jar Devotional: Forgiveness | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Washington Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Song of Laughter ( By: Lauraine Snelling) | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Race for the Roses ( By: Lauraine Snelling) | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Talking for Two | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Neighborly Thing | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
Wanda E. Brunstetter Anthologies
Sisters by the Sea: 4 Short Romances Set in the Sarasota, Florida, Amish Community
2023
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Romance on the Rails | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Attic Treasures | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Washington | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Holiday Hope | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Schoolhouse Brides | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Patchwork Holiday | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Log Cabin Christmas Collection | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Time to Laugh Romance Collection | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sweet Surprise Romance Collection | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Beloved Christmas Quilt | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Brides of the Big Valley | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Amish Front Porch Stories | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Return to the Big Valley | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sisters by the Sea: 4 Short Romances Set in the Sarasota, Florida, Amish Community | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
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