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The Quiltmaker’s Confession

An Amish Tale of Love, Loss, and the Secrets We Keep

She can stitch together the most beautiful quilts in Willow Grove… …but can she piece her own heart back together without unraveling her world? A poignant Amish romance about forbidden love, fragile faith, and the courage to face the truth.

Miriam Lapp has built her life around straight seams and careful stitches, hiding a secret she’s sworn never to reveal. As the most gifted quiltmaker in her Amish community, she weaves beauty into every piece of cloth—but inside, she carries a tangle of regrets from her wild Rumspringa and a forbidden love that never truly died.

When widower Daniel Byler arrives with his young daughter and a bundle of his late wife’s fabrics, he asks Miriam to create a memory quilt to keep a mother’s touch alive. What begins as an act of kindness quickly becomes something far more dangerous: a shared intimacy that draws the attention—and the judgment—of the community’s most watchful eyes.

As whispers grow and the Bishop’s warnings tighten around her, Miriam must decide whether to protect her reputation with another lie… or risk everything to tell the truth. But in a world where every stitch tells a story, will revealing her past destroy the fragile threads of trust she’s begun to build?

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About the Author

Lydia LaBelle is a Christian fiction author whose heartfelt storytelling springs from her deep roots in Central Texas. A devoted follower of Christ, she weaves themes of faith, hope, and redemption into every page, inviting readers to experience God’s grace alongside relatable characters. When she’s not writing, Lydia can be found worshiping with her church family, volunteering in local outreach programs, or taking long, reflective walks with her beloved dogs. Grounded by her love for God, her community, and her four‑legged companions, Lydia’s first novel promises to uplift and inspire all who seek encouragement on their own spiritual journeys.

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