About the Book

Book: Serenity’s Secret (The Heart of the Amish Book 6)

Author: Lisa Jones Baker

Genre: Amish/Christian Fiction

Release date: October, 2024

Serenity Holds Her Secrets Close

Full of faith, hope, and romance, this series takes you into the Heart of Amish country.

Serenity Miller has much to love about life as the owner of The Pink Petal in Arthur, Illinois, and enjoys trying natural remedies and exploring garage sales. Then comes the day her neighbor, Stephen Lantz, saves her from trespassers on her property and their friendship deepens into an attraction Serenity knows can never lead to marriage. She holds secrets she can never divulge, despite Stephen’s way of wooing her. But how can Serenity return to her life of contentment after a taste of love? And when danger returns, will it steal her last hope for a bright future?

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About the Author

Lisa Jones Baker writes Amish Inspirational fiction. She grew up near Arthur, Illinois, and became acquainted with the Plain Faith at an early age when they custom-made and installed her family’s kitchen cabinets. On weekends, she and her parents frequented the quaint Amish town, often the setting of her stories, where they purchased meat, cheese, and home-made baking spices. Now, decades later, she still loves visiting; the town and the people yet intrigue her, and she so appreciates the talent of quilt-making almost as much as she loves horse and buggy rides. But there is much more to this perplexing group than meets the eye; they are extremely disciplined, hard-working, and honest…and they don’t all think alike. For these reasons, writing about them is her passion.

Lisa was fortunate to have been raised in a loving, Christian home by two wonderful parents: a reading specialist mother who plays the piano, and a retired Junior High Principal father who’s also an avid fox hunter. She has a B.A. in French Education and is a former school teacher who loves gardening, cooking, reading, positive thinkers, and every dog she meets. Although a homebody, travel has played a large part of her life. Over three decades of working with the airline industry has landed her on five out of seven continents.

More from Lisa

Do you know a secret? Serenity Miller harbors something she can never reveal, not even to her two dearest friends. Her private knowledge has never interfered with her calm, steady life as owner of The Pink Petal in Arthur, Illinois until the day it impedes her from having what she truly yearns for, Stephen Lantz.

Serenity’s Secret is my utmost favorite of the books I’ve penned. I write to entertain myself, and as I created the very complex life of a simple, Gott-loving Amish woman, I wasn’t sure how I would eventually resolve the tough issues Serenity faces:  falling victim to a crime and completely unaware of why her assailant chose her, at the same time yearning for a future with true love Stephen Lantz, when their destiny together is blocked by a secret.

Stephen’s late aendi Margaret used to say that there’s nothing that love can’t overcome. But will the denouement concur with Margaret’s strong belief? Enjoy the twists and the turns that will eventually reveal Serenity’s Secret!

Interview with Lisa

What are your favorite things to do?

I love so many things!  My favorite ways to spend time are walk-jogging, cooking – I make dinner for my parents almost every evening.  I very much enjoy picking and freezing tomatoes, peppers, and sweet corn.  I really love sitting in church; this might sound a bit funny, but while I’m listening to my  amazing pastor, I become so inspired, and ideas for my stories come to me more than anywhere else!  I love watching my nephews play sports, too.

When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

From a very young age, I frequented the library.  My mother was the local librarian, and my sister, brother, and I spent every Saturday at the library where she worked.  I entertained the idea of writing books, but while in school, I wrote poetry and piano music.  My poem was published while I was in high school.  I actually joined the Romance Writers of America when I was 30, and from that moment, I knew I wanted to write romantic fiction.  I was always especially fond of great mysteries.

Little did I know that twenty-four years later, I would see my first book, Rebecca’s Bouquet, which earned a Publishers Weekly starred review, in print!

What is your schedule like when you’re working?

I write in 100-word increments.  I’m an afternoon-evening person, so I commence my word count in the afternoon.  Usually, I’ll write 1000 words, total, a day.  I write 600 words before 4pm; I break to make my parents supper and write 400 words between 8pm and midnight.  I’m fortunate to be retired.  While I worked for Delta as a flight attendant for 35 years, I did much of my writing while awaiting flights at the Atlanta, Detroit and LAX airports.  Many mornings, I’d be writing at 5am.  Thank goodness, I’m retired now!

What does my family think of my writing?

They are very, very supportive.

How many books have you written?

40 (10 are published)

Which is your favorite?

My favorite?  Serenity’s Secret is hands-down the best book I have ever written!  It’s my favorite of my projects.  When I write, I do so to entertain myself.  I can’t second guess what anyone else likes; I write for me.

What is the best way for readers to find out more about you and your books?   

Readers can always reach out to me, and I respond. The best way to contact me is through FB messenger.  The second best way is through lisajonesbaker.com. If you’d like to write a letter, my address is P.O. Box 175 Downs, Illinois

Blog Stops

Batya’s Bits, November 1

Vicky Sluiter, November 2

Texas Book-aholic, November 3

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 4

The Avid Reader, November 5

Lighthouse Academy Blog, November 6 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 7

lakesidelivingsite, November 8

Locks, Hooks and Books, November 8

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 9

For Him and My Family, November 10

Devoted To Hope, November 10

Cover Lover Book Review, November 11

Stories By Gina, November 12 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, November 12

Holly’s Book Corner, November 13

Bizwings Book Blog, November 14

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Lisa is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon eGift card and a print copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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