Upon a Winter's Night

An Amish adoptee searches for her birth parents and uncovers dangerous secrets in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author.

Though she is deeply loved by her parents, the fact that Lydia Brand is adopted has always made her different from her close-knit Amish community. But as Christmas approaches and she begins to search for answers about her biological parents, more questions surface.


Soon it seems that the deaths of two women in her small town may not be coincidences, after all. And her pursuit of the truth has left her only with hints of a dark secret—and threats from an unseen adversary.


While she does her best to stave off advances from her parents' preferred suitor, Lydia discovers that her heart truly belongs to the man who's been there all along: her friend Josh Yoder. It's only with his help that Lydia can ensure that the stillness of a winter's night means peace—and not danger.

Praise for Karen Harper

"Harper, a master of suspense, keeps readers guessing about crime and love until the very end . . . of this thrilling tale." —Booklist on Fall from Pride (starred review)


"Lively and endearing." —Publishers Weekly on Fall from Pride

"The author's likable, engaging characters and a strong plot lend additional strength to her ever-amazing descriptions of Amish life." —RT Book Reviews on Return to Grace

"Haunting suspense, tender romance and an evocative look at the complexities of Amish life . . . riveting!" —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times–bestselling author on Dark Angel

"Compelling . . . intricate and fascinating." —Tami Hoag, New York Times–bestselling author on Dark Road Home