Ruth Reid

Shed told herself shed never go back home. But that was before the accidentbefore life changed forever.

After the tragic death of her parents, Jonica Muller must return to the Amish community she left in shame five years ago. Tasked with settling her fathers estate, she plans to keep her visit as brief as possible so she can return to Cedar Ridge and start a life with Ephraim, a widower who has offered her and her five-year-old son the stability of a family.

But Jonicas childhood home in Posen, Michigan, wont let her go so quickly. Her fathers sister,AentiEdna, is showing signs of a slipping mind. To Jonicas alarm, Ednas begun entertaining a mysterious redheadedEnglischerwho has unclear intentions toward the aging woman and the Mullers property.

Caleb is a young farmer working Ednas land, trying to hide his own secret shame from his family and his girlfriend, Darleen. But when Jonica asks him to come to Ednas aid, she unwittingly sets events in motion that change everyones ability to live in the shadows of their lives.

Steadfast Mercyis a tender love story at the intersection of heartbreak, forgiveness, and grace.

352 pages

9780718082499

Thomas Nelson