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.
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
New and upcoming books
Series
Seasons of Sugarcreek
1. Winter's Awakening (2010)
2. Spring's Renewal (2010)
3. Autumn's Promise (2010)
4. Christmas in Sugarcreek (2011)
1. Winter's Awakening (2010)
2. Spring's Renewal (2010)
3. Autumn's Promise (2010)
4. Christmas in Sugarcreek (2011)
Families of Honor
1. The Caregiver (2011)
2. The Protector (2011)
3. The Survivor (2011)
A Christmas for Katie (2012)
1. The Caregiver (2011)
2. The Protector (2011)
3. The Survivor (2011)
A Christmas for Katie (2012)
Days of Redemption
1. Daybreak (2013)
2. Ray of Light (2013)
3. Eventide (2013)
3.5. Snowfall (2014)
1. Daybreak (2013)
2. Ray of Light (2013)
3. Eventide (2013)
3.5. Snowfall (2014)
Chicago World Fair Mystery
1. Secrets of Sloane House (2014)
2. Deception on Sable Hill (2015)
3. Whispers in the Reading Room (2015)
1. Secrets of Sloane House (2014)
2. Deception on Sable Hill (2015)
3. Whispers in the Reading Room (2015)
Amish Brides of Pinecraft
1. The Promise of Palm Grove (2015)
2. The Proposal at Siesta Key (2015)
A Wish on Gardenia Street (2015)
3. A Wedding at the Orange Blossom Inn (2015)
4. A Christmas Bride in Pinecraft (2015)
1. The Promise of Palm Grove (2015)
2. The Proposal at Siesta Key (2015)
A Wish on Gardenia Street (2015)
3. A Wedding at the Orange Blossom Inn (2015)
4. A Christmas Bride in Pinecraft (2015)
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)
1. A Son's Vow (2016)
2. A Daughter's Dream (2016)
3. A Sister's Wish (2016)
4. An Amish Family Christmas (2016)
Lone Star Hero's
1. The Loyal Heart (2016)
2. An Uncommon Protector (2017)
3. Love Held Captive (2017)
1. The Loyal Heart (2016)
2. An Uncommon Protector (2017)
3. Love Held Captive (2017)
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)
1. Her Secret (2017)
2. His Guilt (2017)
3. The Gift (2017)
4. His Risk (2018)
5. Her Fear (2018)
6. His Promise (2018)
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)
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)
Berlin Bookmobile
1. A Perfect Amish Romance (2021)
2. An Amish Surprise (2021)
3. A Christmas Courtship (2021)
1. A Perfect Amish Romance (2021)
2. An Amish Surprise (2021)
3. A Christmas Courtship (2021)
Amish of Apple Creek
1. Happily Ever Amish (2022)
2. Once Upon a Buggy (2023)
3. An Amish Cinderella (2023)
1. Happily Ever Amish (2022)
2. Once Upon a Buggy (2023)
3. An Amish Cinderella (2023)
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)
Unshaken (2025)
Amish Jane Doe (2022)
The Sergeant's Christmas Gift (2022)
Christmas at the Amish Market (2022)
Amish Fugitive (2023)
Unforgiven (2024)
Unforgotten (2024)
Unshaken (2025)
Collections
Amish Christmas Twins (2020) (with Rachel J Good and Loree Lough)
Amish Midwives (2021) (with Amy Clipston and Kelly Long)
An Amish Schoolroom (2021) (with Amy Clipston and Kathleen Fuller)
An Amish Quilting Bee (2021) (with Amy Clipston and Kathleen Fuller)
An Amish Christmas Star (2022) (with Charlotte Hubbard and Rosalind Lauer)
Amish Love Letters (2023) (with Charlotte Hubbard and Rosalind Lauer)
The Christmas Gathering (2024) (with Rachel J Good and Lenora Worth)
Amish Midwives (2021) (with Amy Clipston and Kelly Long)
An Amish Schoolroom (2021) (with Amy Clipston and Kathleen Fuller)
An Amish Quilting Bee (2021) (with Amy Clipston and Kathleen Fuller)
An Amish Christmas Star (2022) (with Charlotte Hubbard and Rosalind Lauer)
Amish Love Letters (2023) (with Charlotte Hubbard and Rosalind Lauer)
The Christmas Gathering (2024) (with Rachel J Good and Lenora Worth)
Novellas and Short Stories
Series contributed to
Omnibus editions show
Shelley Shepard Gray recommends
A Brighter Dawn (2023)
(Amish Memories, book 1)
Leslie Gould
"Incredibly well-researched, thoroughly enjoyable, and singularly original."
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."
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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