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Known for warm, faith-filled fiction, this bestselling novelist writes Amish romances, historical stories, and mysteries with an easy sense of place and heart. Her books often blend community, family, and suspense in a way that keeps pages turning.

by Mary Ellis
A former schoolteacher, Mary Ellis became a USA Today bestselling author known for inspirational fiction, especially Amish romance, historical romance, and suspense. Her published work includes many novels, and she has also been described by her publishers as an award-winning writer.
Her books include titles such as A Widow’s Hope, An Amish Family Reunion, and Living in Harmony, along with mystery series set in the American South. Across those different styles, her stories are often centered on close-knit communities, faith, and the challenges that test relationships.
Publisher and retailer biographies say she lives in central Ohio with her husband and enjoys a simpler style of life. That background fits the welcoming, grounded tone readers often find in her fiction.