When a beloved lantern goes missing from the Miller family's barn, a quiet unease settles over Willow Creek. For Lena Fisher, the warmhearted bakery owner with a habit of noticing small things, the mystery stirs something deeper a sense of responsibility, a need to make things right, and an unexpected pull toward the carpenter next door.
Micah Stoltzfus prefers work that's solid and simple, wood he can shape instead of feelings he can't. But when Lena shows up with clues, determination, and a smile that unsettles his careful routine, he finds himself drawn into the search and into her orbit.
Their investigation uncovers soft echoes from the past: old misunderstandings, guarded emotions, and a thread of hurt tucked behind the Miller family's quiet faith. As the clues begin to tie the present to a long-ago moment of regret, Lena and Micah must rely on each other more than either planned.
Between shared discoveries, evening walks, and glances they pretend not to notice, their partnership shifts into something gentle and uncertain. But as the truth nears, so does the question they can't avoid: will solving the lantern mystery mend more than one hidden wound, or reveal something that changes everything?
When the truth comes to light, what will shine brighter the restored lantern or the feelings they can no longer ignore?
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And within this peaceful corner of Willow Creek, their story becomes one thread in a tapestry of secrets, healing, and sweet romance.
Secrets of Willow Creek is a warm Amish mystery romance series set in a quiet Pennsylvania town where calm days often hide small, lingering puzzles. Each story follows kindhearted men and women drawn together by missing items, subtle clues, or whispered secrets that nudge their lives into unexpected connection. As they search for answers, they find something deeper taking shape trust, comfort, and the steady bloom of affection.
Every book stands alone, yet together they sketch a portrait of a village where faith guide
