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Shelley Shepard Gray writes Amish romances for Harper Collins inspirational line, Avon Inspire and historical romances for Zondervan as Shelley Gray. Her novels have been Holt Medallion winners and Inspirational Readers Choice and Carol finalists. Shelleys novels have appeared on both the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.

To date, Shelleys novels have been highlighted in the Philadelphia Enquirer, Time Magazine, and USA Today. Shes also been interviewed on NPR as well as numerous regional radio stations.

Before writing romances, Shelley lived in Texas and Colorado, where she taught school and earned both her bachelors degree in English literature and elementary education and later obtained her masters degrees in educational administration. She now lives in southern Ohio and writes full time. Shelley is married, the mother of two college students, and is an active member of her church. Shelley is active on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
 

Genres: Inspirational, Romance
 
New and upcoming books
December 2023

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Amish Love Letters
 
May 2024

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Unforgiven
 
September 2024

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The Christmas Gathering
 
November 2024

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Unforgotten
 
Series
Sisters of the Heart
   1. Hidden (2008)
   2. Wanted (2009)
   3. Forgiven (2009)
   4. Grace (2010)
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Seasons of Sugarcreek
   1. Winter's Awakening (2010)
   2. Spring's Renewal (2010)
   3. Autumn's Promise (2010)
   4. Christmas in Sugarcreek (2011)
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Families of Honor
   1. The Caregiver (2011)
   2. The Protector (2011)
   3. The Survivor (2011)
   A Christmas for Katie (2012)
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Heart of a Hero
   1. A Texan's Promise (2011)
   2. A Texan's Honor (2012)
   3. A Texan's Choice (2012)
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Secrets of Crittenden County
   1. Missing (2012)
   2. The Search (2012)
   3. Found (2012)
   4. Peace (2013)
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Days of Redemption
   1. Daybreak (2013)
   2. Ray of Light (2013)
   3. Eventide (2013)
   3.5. Snowfall (2014)
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Return to Sugarcreek
   1. Hopeful (2014)
   2. Thankful (2014)
   3. Joyful (2014)
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Charmed Amish Life
   1. A Son's Vow (2016)
   2. A Daughter's Dream (2016)
   3. A Sister's Wish (2016)
   4. An Amish Family Christmas (2016)
   A is for Amish (2024)
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Lone Star Hero's
   1. The Loyal Heart (2016)
   2. An Uncommon Protector (2017)
   3. Love Held Captive (2017)
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Amish of Hart County
   1. Her Secret (2017)
   2. His Guilt (2017)
   3. The Gift (2017)
   4. His Risk (2018)
   5. Her Fear (2018)
   6. His Promise (2018)
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Bridgeport Social Club
   1. Take a Chance (2018)
   2. All In (2019)
   3. Hold on Tight (2019)
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Walnut Creek
   0.5. Friends to the End (2019)
   1. The Patient One (2019)
   2. The Loyal One (2019)
   A Precious Gift (2019)
   3. The Protective One (2020)
   4. The Trustworthy One (2020)
   Promises of Tomorrow (2020)
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Dance With Me
   1. Shall We Dance? (2020)
   2. Take the Lead (2020)
   3. Save the Last Dance (2020)
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Season in Pinecraft
   1. Her Heart's Desire (2023)
   2. Her Only Wish (2023)
   3. Her Secret Hope (2023)
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Novels
   Widow's Secrets (2021)
   Amish Jane Doe (2022)
   The Sergeant's Christmas Gift (2022)
   Christmas at the Amish Market (2022)
   Amish Fugitive (2023)
   Unforgiven (2024)
   Unforgotten (2024)
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Collections
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Novellas and Short Stories
   Redemption (2014)
   An Outlaw's Heart (2015)
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Series contributed to
Amish Summer
   An Amish Summer (2017) (with others)
   A Reunion in Pinecraft (2017)
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Shelley Shepard Gray recommends
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A Brighter Dawn (2023)
(Amish Memories, book 1)
Leslie Gould
"Incredibly well-researched, thoroughly enjoyable, and singularly original."
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Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives (2022)
(Pignon Scorbion, book 1)
Rick Bleiweiss
"Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives by Rick Bleiweiss is a delightful mystery filled with twists and turns. Detective Inspector Scorbion is a charming protagonist, and his barbershop detectives are a delight. I'm already looking forward to the next case."
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The Inn at Harts Haven (2022)
(Matchmakers of Harts Haven, book 1)
Patricia Davids
"Patricia Davids is one of the best writers in the Amish fiction genre."

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