In this heartfelt episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with Publishers Weekly bestselling author Patricia Johns about her latest release, Still Waters—the second book in her Amish of Shepherd’s Hill series. Patricia shares her rich family history rooted in Mennonite pacifism, her journey into writing Amish romance, and the inspiration behind the powerful themes of identity, legacy, and love in her novels.

From touching on how trauma shaped her family’s faith, to addressing misconceptions about Amish women, Patricia offers both personal stories and thoughtful commentary that enrich the storytelling behind her books. With themes of second chances, deep community ties, and choosing faith in the face of generational hardship, this episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and a reminder that we can all say, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

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Patricia Johns is the author of over 56 inspirational, Amish, and sweet romance novels published through Harlequin and Bethany House. A Publishers Weekly bestselling author, her first romance released in 2013, and she’s been blessing readers with faith-filled love stories ever since. She writes from Alberta, Canada, where she lives with her husband and son.

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Joshua 24:15 (NKJV)
“And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Their hidden past brings questions about their future . . . together.

Unsure of her future within the Amish community, Beth Peachy arrives in Lancaster County for the summer to care for her ailing grandmother. Yet with dementia threatening to steal away Mammi’s memories, Beth’s visit quickly evolves into an urgent search for answers to questions that her relatives seem determined to avoid. How can Beth possibly make a lifelong vow to the Amish church when her own family is concealing so much of the past from her?

Beth’s childhood friend Danny Lapp faces his own dilemma as his ex-Amish older brother turns his back on their family upbringing, dishonoring his Plain heritage. Struggling to find some sort of connection with his brother despite their deep difference of opinion, Danny is determined to find a solution before church leadership becomes involved. As Beth and Danny reconnect and seek to help each other in their search for answers, they find themselves stirring up not only surprising revelations about the past, but questions about a possible future–together.

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Her family secrets. His guilt. One road trip that changes everything.

Raven Cunningham has built a quiet life between the shelves of a small-town bookshop, ghostwriting stories for others while hiding her own. She’s long believed her father abandoned her, until a letter from her late grandmother reveals a shocking truth.

Convinced the reclusive author J.C. Nevermore is her father, Raven sets out to uncover the real story. When her childhood friend Cole Walker, a former Army medic wrestling with his own scars, offers to help, she’s not sure if she can trust him . . . or herself.

As they chase clues and revisit old memories, what begins as a search for answers becomes a journey toward something deeper.

Finding Forevermore is a heartfelt story about faith, family, and the kind of love that’s anchored in God’s unfailing grace.

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