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, Romance
New 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)
A is for Amish (2024)
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)
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)
Amish Jane Doe (2022)
The Sergeant's Christmas Gift (2022)
Christmas at the Amish Market (2022)
Amish Fugitive (2023)
Unforgiven (2024)
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)
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)
Novellas and Short Stories
Omnibus editions
Shelley Shepard Gray Christmas Collection (2014)
Among the Fair Magnolias (2015) (with others)
An Amish Second Christmas (2019) (with Patricia Johns and Virginia Wise)
Christmas at the Amish Bakeshop (2021) (with Rachel J Good and Loree Lough)
Harlequin Heartwarming November 2022 Box Set (2022) (with others)
Buried Threat / Amish Fugitive (2023) (with Susan Gee Heino)
Among the Fair Magnolias (2015) (with others)
An Amish Second Christmas (2019) (with Patricia Johns and Virginia Wise)
Christmas at the Amish Bakeshop (2021) (with Rachel J Good and Loree Lough)
Harlequin Heartwarming November 2022 Box Set (2022) (with others)
Buried Threat / Amish Fugitive (2023) (with Susan Gee Heino)
Series contributed to
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."

A Season on the Wind (2021)
Suzanne Woods Fisher
"A Season on the Wind is multifaceted and thoroughly enchanting. I've always loved Suzanne's distinct, relatable voice. She has a gift for enabling readers to feel like they're part of the story--so much so that they don't want to leave the world she's created."

Amish Protector (2020)
(River Haven, book 2)
Marta Perry
"What a Joy it is to read Marta Perry's novels! Everything a reader could want."

In the Shadow of Croft Towers (2019)
Abigail Wilson
"Abigail Wilson's In the Shadow of Croft Tower is the kind of novel I love to recommend. Well written, thoroughly engrossing, and perfectly inspiring. I honestly couldn't flip the pages fast enough."
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