Lizbet's Lie
Brenda Maxfield
Amish / Fiction
Assaulted and pregnant, sixteen-year-old Lizbet Morgan is shipped off to give birth in secrecy and hand her baby over to strangers. When she returns home to her family's strict religious community, she is expected to pick up where she left off.But the nightmare isn't over. Her friend Johnny isn't the only one asking questions, and Lizbet fears that the reason for her absence will soon be discovered. She must decide whether to tell the truth or continue to obey a religious system that forces her to tell intolerable lies.
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Farah's Deadline
Brenda Maxfield
Amish / Fiction
Sassy, strong-willed, and pregnant, Farah Menins plans to be married at sixteen after her dad dumps her in a "special home" to be rid of her. Trapped in a place full of rules, Farah refuses to admit defeat—not when marriage would give her an out.Farah's roommate Lizbet hides her own painful secrets, and together, they forge an unlikely friendship when Farah sneaks off to confront her baby's father. A dead baby, a mystery brother, and a house fire threaten to derail Farah's plans. The confusion is compounded when Lizbet's brother shows interest in her. With time running out, will Farah be able to salvage any of her dream?
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The Lance Temptation
Brenda Maxfield
Amish / Fiction
Sophomore Emili Jones has had it with being a boring, straight-A student. Itching for excitement, she sees plenty of it in classmate Farah Menin's life of frequent dates and edgy adventure. Hoping the popularity will rub off, Emili latches onto Farah and manipulates herself into best friend status. The connection helps her land the hot new guy, Lance Jankins, but there's a catch. Now a pawn in Farah's dating games, Emili is on a crash course to betrayal. Will she realize it in time to save herself?
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