The third book in my Letters From Lancaster County series, A Second Chance to Remember, releases the end of October! (Preorders are available now! Best deal? Baker Book House!) In anticipation, I’m giving away the first two books in the series—The Shop Down the Lane and When They Met Again to one winner!
Leave a comment about your favorite memory of this summer (see mine below!) by Tuesday, August 25 to enter-to-win. (I’ll choose the winner randomly and then notify them by email.)
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My favorite summer memory: kayaking on Trillium Lake in the shadow of Mount Hood with my husband and two-year-old granddaughter with three of my kids and five-year-old grandson nearby. 💜
My favorite memory this summer was taking an extended weekend trip for our 44th Anniversary.
This summer I went to Spain to visit my brother and his family who live there now.
Loved seeing my grandkids this summer!
This is not my favorite but it was memorable. My older sister in Bend, Oregon passed away in June. She is my 3rd sister to pass away. Two other sisters (older than her) & I were able to meet there for her Memorial service. It was lovely! So many wonderful friends had lovely impressions of her in their lives. It was a great comfort to us.🥰
That’s a very lovely, memorable memory, Melissa. Thank you for sharing!
Time with my family!
My favorite memory of the summer was being able to drive again as well as leave the house after breaking my femor and patella. I was in the hospital for nine days. Thank you for the opportunity. God bless you.
Oh, wow, Debra! Glad you are up and moving again. That all sounds so painful!
my favorite memory of this Summer is it be nice and warm and being able to see some of the wildlife babies like bear cubs, fawns, baby doves, baby sparrows, baby swallows and so many more babies in the wildlife it makes you appreciate the life of wildlife compared to yours that’s my Summer memory for this Summer
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My favorite memory is watching my grandson run through the sprinkler!
I love this! Grandkids make us stay in the present–and enjoy it!
One of my favorite memories is going with my husband in our little trailer to a favorite camp site. From there we visited old friends that lived in that area and now he has passed and I miss those special vacations.
💙💜💙 What a lovely memory. I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband.
My memory of this summer is how hot it was / I don’t ever remember it being this hot
My favorite summer memory was when our family would go to KY at harvest time. My dad had 11 brothers and sisters. Three of my aunts didn’t live from grandma and grandpa and the brothers all lived and worked in Ohio. During Harvest 3 of the their sons took a weeks vacation to help their parents and siblings harvest their gardens. There was always a big crowd and all the cousins would play from sun up to sundown. The men worked the fields and the ladies canned the vegetables. At bed time we would go to a different home to sleep. Wherever they worked that is where 30-40 would gather to eat. The country was the best and oh the memories.
My favorite time this summer was seeing David at Sught and Sound in Branson with my family. I also enjoyed my vacation camping in Branson with my family.
This year my husband played with a Funk band for the 4th of July with other musicians and it was Great! My husband plays the saxophone , they were the main band and after the band was done playing we got to watch the fireworks which was really nice.
My memory has been all of the wonderful books that I’ve read so far this summer. I’ve been able to relax in the A/C with my feet up on my lounge chair and sip sweet tea while I’m reading. So relaxing to me.
My favorite summer memory is having lunch with each of my daughters and each of my grandchildren individually and being able to visit which doesn’t happen often any more!!!
My favorite memory of summer is going to the Columbus Zoo with my daughter and grandchildren it was so much fun enjoying time with my family Thank you for this amazing giveaway
hiking
My favorite memory from this summer was when my grandparents came to visit from Oklahoma. One of the afternoons that they were here we played mini cornhole. It was a lot of fun!
My favorite summer memory was my daughter’s high school graduation. She even sang a song with a small group of seniors from her fiddlers group(a few sang while a few played instruments).
Hmmm… All I have done is work this summer. How does one have a favorite Summer memory when one works night shift in a hospital? I will be going on a cruise in October. That will be my future favorite memory for this year!
Lori Frazier
My summer favorite was getting chances to sit outside and read.
Rain after a very dry spell.
My favorite memory of the summer is spending with family
I would love to win this book\
My favorite memory is the family vacation at the beach. Kids live 4.5 and 6.5 hours from us. Plus the grandkitty spent 6 weeks with us getting spoiled.
I love taking my kids on a vacation every summer to make lots of memories.
My husband and I went on a trip for a little over two weeks visiting Mount Rushmore, my sister in Billings, MT and her family, Medora, ND, to go to the Medora Musical, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Theodore Roosevelt National Park, then to Bismarck, ND to see my other sister, Langdon, Grand Forks and Northwood to see more family members and go to my husband’s 50th class reunion.
One of my favorite times from this past summer was spending quality time with my older granddaughter and my husband at Jekyll Island, Ga. Molly will graduate from high school this year and is a very smart, beautiful young lady. She has a heart for God and His world , family, friends and the beautiful USA and she loves to read good books!
Memories are made at family events! My fav had to be my niece’s wedding! – time spent with people I rarely to be with was filled with laughter.
Memories are made at family events! My fav had to be my niece’s wedding! – time spent with people I rarely to be with was filled with laughter.
My favorite part of this summer has been visiting my daughter and spending a few days with her. She has moved to other state and I miss her terribly. So it was very special to see her!
I love to read all your books. They r wonderful.❤️
Love Amish stories. Thanks for this amazingly generous giveaway. Have a great weekend. 😘🌷😎
Planning my husband and my 40th wedding anniversary trip which isn’t until next month but I’m excited to go!
My favorite summer memory is when my husband and I went camping alongside of the river. We stayed in my dad’s camper with the windows open so we could here the bugs and the river . So peaceful and relaxing.
Favorite memory from this summer. Very quiet in the neighborhood usually full of kids none this summer.
Raising a garden and taking care of my mom
My favorite summer memory is when my husband and I went camping alongside the river. We stayed in my dad’s camper with windows open so we could hear the bugs at night and listen to the river. So peaceful and relaxing
My favorite memory this summer was seeing my family. Thank you for the opportunity. Have a good weekend.
Traveling from Syracuse NY to Ft Myers Fl to attend the wedding of my nephew. My brother is dying and this will probably be the last time I had to spend time with him! Three of my siblings were there! My Grandson’s, ages 19 and 21, finally met family they have never seen before!
Nor my favorite but the floods and storms ihere here in Indiana. Thanks for chance to win these books. Read the first one.
Loved having my two grandsons with me for the month of August.
My favorite memory of this summer is a little unique, but for me it’s brought me pure joy, happiness and relief. I have waited 22 years to get approval from my medical doctor due to my rheumatoid arthritis to get two full knee replacements. I finally got the okay and am having my first knee done on September 3rd. This summer brings a memory I will never forget and will always be grateful. God doesn’t always answer our prayers when we think he should, he takes his time and answers when he thinks it’s time.
We went camping out west to the mighty 5 National Parks so beautiful out west
Our grands are gettig older and are involved in activities so getting to go to Dutch Wonderland with them and experience their joy in having fun at a new place…sweetest day for me. I’m not a summer person so looking forward to more sweet days in the fall.
Going on a trip with our friends and we had so much fun swimming, playing games, talking and eating.
My favourite summer memory is sitting at the lake reading a good amish book.
Love readings your books!!
I loved spending time with our family and watching the grandkids and great grandkids swim and play and having fun. They’re growing up so fast. Making great memories.
We went to the beach over the Summer and that was such a sweet time with the kids. Everyone including our youngest enjoyed the waves and time as a family.
My favorite memory of this summer is seeing pictures of my grown children’s trip to Alaska.
Reading a book in the air conditioning and spending time with my family and friends.
Marilyn
Reading a series I wanted to read and enjoy the books.
Marion
My favorite memory of this summer is relaxing and taking it easy while waiting to get a cystoscopy done on August 26th to see what else is going on with my stomach. I also have an appointment with an ob/gyn about the cyst on my ovary. I had a filling at the dentist, too this summer. I am taking care of my health so I can get back to doing things.
My favorite memory of this summer was my 51st. wedding anniversary
My memory is of my two grandsons graduating from College with a week of each other. I am so very proud of them both.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Met my granddaughter and great grandkids in the hills of Ky, visited my old home place; camped out at state park, swam, hiked and made many memories.
God bless!
Having all three of my younger boys back at home for the summer was a highlight! Also going to Memphis Quartet Show with my daughter and one of said sons was lots of fun!
Going up North to the cabin on Upper South Long Lake, near Brainerd, MN…It was primitive all of the years I was growing up; outhouse, having to prime the kitchen pump & heat the water to wash dishes; playing board games after supper (the mosquitos came out as the sun set!)
My favorite memory of this summer was of my Granddaughter graduating from college and her brother graduating from High School.
My favorite summer memory was being with my grown children and husband on a family vacation to Aruba! It’s so nice that our grown up children still like to hang out with us! ❤️. Thanks for your books!
My favorite summer memory is going to Aruba with our grown children for a family vacation. I love that our children still like to hang out with us! Thanks for your books! ❤️
i love going on 4 wheel rides with my guy. We live on 40 acres and it’s always changing. God’s beauty
Amazing book cover. Thank you.
My favorite memory from this summer is visiting Milan, Italy with my husband.
I would love to win this.
My oldest granddaughter’s wedding was in June. My husband, her grandpa, was supposed to walk her down the aisle, but he passed away recently. She has his picture in a locket that she put in the flower bouquet she carried. I will say that this is my “cherished memory”.
Celebrating the 4th of July with my family. Lots of food and fun.
My favorite memory of the summer was meeting up with friends that I had not seen for years due to life taking us to different parts of the country. It was so nice to share a meal and talk for hours in person like we had never spent time apart.
Not sure if ‘my favorite’ but i will always remember my e-bike falling on my foot and breaking the 5th metatarsal! This resulting in having to canc our flight and hotel reservations out west. But this did result in my husband pampering me with extra doses of love and care!
My favorite memory this summer was the birth of my first granddaughter
Turning on the sprinklers and letting the kids run all around.
My favorite is when my son called to wish me a happy birthday. He lives out of state so that makes it even better.
Seeing all the fun pictures of my kiddo out camping. 🙂
My favorite memory of this summer involves the local ducks. I live in a village where ducks roam through it. The ducks are smart (they know the places where they can get food and water, the nice people, the bad people, and they know their names). I treat them like I do the village cats. I gave them names and I keep a bowl of water out for them. When I do out into my front yard, the ducks quickly come waddling from down the street. You can hear their feet flapping on the pavement. Their tails wag when they are happy. I think they are cute and they make me smile.
My favorite summer memory: my first time in a small 4 seater airplane, piloted by my son, a retired Naval aviator, with his teenaged daughter, an aspiring pilot, and my husband. Beautiful scenery and a smooth flight.
Good Saturday Morning Leslie,
My favorite memory this summer is spending time with my family, especially my mom! We didn’t do anything special, just spent time together talking and remembering!
Thank you,
Julie Bullock
Leslie, my entire summer has been one continuous blur of workers coming and going as we get a two-car garage added to our home and get ither renovations. I am sure the summer of 2026 will be long remembered as a summer of many disruptions as we are practically living out of boxes in our home while all this work is taking place.
I hope you will keep me in mind when you are looking for book reviewers. I will be glad to read the newest book in this series.
My favorite memory of the summer is enjoying reading your books and spending time with family
Edward–you are on my list! I appreciate all the books of mine that you have read and reviewed! I’m cheering your renovations on, that they will be done soon!
I have been sick most of the summer so it was so nice to be able to get out and go see the Musical “The Great Gatsby” with my hubby and son. Making memories that will last a lifetime.
My favorite memory of the summer was spending time with family and my soon to be son in law flying out to see and meet us for the first time.
My summer highlights have been getting together with family on Memorial Day and July 4th. We just visited and ate great food together.
My favorite memory this summer is finding out my youngest is going to have a baby. My oldest is having her second one in October and my niece is due now. What a blessing.
My favorite Summer memory was making lemon tarts and pies with my children. A neighbor gave us a large case of lemons and we made lemon.. everything this summer.
When I got my hands on the first new season of Watermelons. That made my day. I have bought 1 a week ever since and I am the only person eating them. Big watermelons.
My favorite memory this summer was having an awesome time with my family on the beaches of Lake Michigan.
I loved going fishing with my dad and riding around in his boat and he would pack a little cooler of canned soda pops, sandwiches and Snack Cakes.
I’m a homebound health patient and waiting for staff so my favorite memory is just my morning coffee with my cats cuddling watching devotions and listening to christian radio or reading christian books. Having said that fall and winter will probably be the same so I’d love to win for something new to read!
Angela–I really love my morning/reading time with a cup of tea and my cats around too. 💙 Thank you for sharing this. You reminded me that sometimes our daily routines hold our best memories.
I’m really loving reading all of your favorite summer memories. Thank you so much for sharing–and entering this giveaway!
My favorite memory for the summer was going to Ohio for my husband’s family reunion and finally getting to meet all his extended family.
Good Tuesday Afternoon Leslie,
My favorite memory of this summer is spending time with my family, especially my mom! We didn’t go anywhere special just had lunch at local places and spent time together. It was great!
Thank you for the opportunity to win your books!,
Julie Bullock
My favorite memory of this summer was when my brothers and I walked over the farm land that was once my grandparents’ that were sharecroppers and now has been passed down 2 generations after them. We grew up knowing how important the land was to them. I feel so honored to have my home on this land.
My favorite summer memory is my husband getting a new new hip replacement. It is truly amazing how successful it was. Seeing the progress of fast it healed. It definitely showed us how great our God is.
Would love to win your books . Amish fiction is my favorite.
My favorite memory was our vacation to New England! So much history and such beautiful country and the coast is beautiful too!
I’m grateful for everyday but I can’t wait for fall!
I love Fal lall the pretty leaves and cooler weather. Nice to weather to cozy up with a good 📖.