
Mary Ellis
10 SeriesMary Ellis is an American author known for her Christian-themed romantic suspense novels. She draws inspiration from the Amish community in central Ohio, where she resides near the largest Amish population in the U.S. Before her writing career, Mary worked as a middle school teacher and in sales for Hershey Chocolate.
In "A Plain Man" by Mary Ellis, Caleb Beachy returns to his Amish roots after living among the English, only to clash with his father. As he struggles to fully embrace his faith and reconnect with the community, Caleb finds solace in Josie Yoder, who has grown into a woman since he left. Josie's presence offers Caleb hope and eases his frustrations, yet his past choices weigh heavily on him. As their relationship blossoms, Caleb must confront whether his previous mistakes will ruin their future together. Will Josie's unwavering support help Caleb overcome his guilt and find redemption?