{"product_id":"promise-for-miriam-9780736946124","title":"Promise for Miriam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Promise for Miriam, \u003c\/i\u003e the first book in a brand-new romantic series from popular author Vannetta Chapman, introduces the Amish community of Pebble Creek and some of the kind, caring people there. As they face challenges to their community from the English world, they come together to reach out to their non-Amish neighbors while still preserving their cherished Plain ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmish schoolteacher Miriam King loves her students. At 26, most women her age are married with children of their own, but she hasn't yet met anyone who can convince her to give up the Plain school that sits along the banks of Pebble Creek. Then newcomer Gabriel Miller steps into her life, bringing his daughter, an air of mystery, and challenges Miriam has never faced before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Gabe be able to let go of the past that haunts him? He thinks he just wants to be left alone, but the loving and warm community he and his daughter have moved to has other plans for him. After a near tragedy is averted, he hesitantly returns offers of help and friendship, and he discovers he can make a difference to the people of Pebble Creek--and maybe find love again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVannetta Chapman\u003c\/b\u003e writes inspirational fiction full of grace. She has published over one hundred articles in Christian family magazines, receiving more than two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups. She discovered her love for the Amish while researching her grandfather's birthplace of Albion, Pennsylvania. Her novel \u003ci\u003eFalling to Pieces\u003c\/i\u003e was a 2012 ACFW Carol Award finalist. \u003ci\u003eA Promise for Miriam\u003c\/i\u003e earned a spot on the June 2012 Christian Retailing Top Ten Fiction list. Chapman was a teacher for 15 years and currently writes full time. She lives in the Texas Hill Country with her husband. For more information, visit her at www.VannettaChapman.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harvest House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50390794404114,"sku":"9780736946124","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_57ad3978-79a2-4c94-bb8d-34a92b352ae9.jpg?v=1728955688","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/promise-for-miriam-9780736946124","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}