Romance Book Review: An Amish Christmas

Author: Patricia Davids

Series Connection: Brides of Amish Country

ISBN: 9780373876372

Genre: Inspirational Romance

Publisher: Steeple Hill

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Amish books are becoming all the rage now and who better to put together a series than Steeple Hill. Steeple Hill is known for its religious inspired series.

Patricia Davids has already contributed three books to the Brides of Amish Country series, including An Amish Christmas. In this book we meet the Imhoff family, a devout Amish family. When Karen Imhoff's mother died four years ago, she take responsibility for her younger siblings and stays with her family long after she should marry. She is a strong woman and even stronger in her conviction of her faith and religion.

When "John Doe" enters her life she knows the Englischer is not for her. Besides the fact he could have a wife and family that misses him back home, he isn't of her faith and more than likely he will move on just as soon as he remembers who he is.

"John Doe" is the name he was given when he woke from a head injury after being robbed and left on the side of the road. He has no idea who he is and can't remember anything, except the face of a woman looking down at him.

When "John" sees Karen in her cousin's Inn he thinks he has found the answer to all his problems, only to find out that she was the one who found him, but has no idea who he is. That leads off just one disappointment after another as he searches for who he really is and where he comes from.

This is a heart warming story of a man who starts off with a blank slate and as he learns about the Amish and their ways he realizes that this small town with the Plain people have lead him to peace and faith and a life he wants to be a part of. This book is nicely written filled with hope and joy just in time for the holiday season.

Description:
When Karen Imhoff finds a beaten man lying unconscious by the road in her Amish community, she doesn't hesitate to help. "John Doe" needs a place to stay while he regains his memory, and she has a room to rent. The handsome Englisher proves invaluable around the family farm, yet his presence wreaks havoc with her emotions. Karen has her younger siblings to care for. She can't fall for an outsider who doesn't know his own identity. But as Christmas draws closer, the simple grace of this life—and this woman—could inspire John to make Karen's dreams come true….

Love Inspired of the Month: Hometown Princess

Author: Lenora Worth
ISBN: 9780373875979
Genre: Contemporary Romance/ Religious
Publisher: Steeple Hill

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When Cari Duncan left home eight years ago she was disillusioned about her family and felt like an outcast. Shortly after her mother's death her father remarries and has an instant new family. One that Cari doesn't feel part of.

When he father dies he leaves her their family home. Over the years the house has fallen into decay. Cari has plans to honor her father and mother's memory by restoring the old Victorian building and opening a new business on the bottom floor.

Things aren't too easy for Cari while she's there. Someone doesn't want her to succeed and is warning her away. Cari is determined though and she has the help from some old and new friends to make sure she makes her dream come true.

I picked Hometown Princess for my love inspired for the month partly because of the emotional and dramatic story line, but also because I liked that fact that it is a story that everyone can enjoy. There aren't a lot of biblical references to the story, but there is strong belief that God helps us to find a way through prayer. Many time even those that are religious don't like books that preach to much through the story. This book satifies my needs by combining a good story with a belief in a greater power. This is the first book I've read Lenora Worth and I'll be sure to check some of her other books in the future.

Description:
All Cari Duncan has ever wanted is family. Yet her late father chose his new young wife's children over Cari. Surprised—and hopeful—when he bequeaths her the old house she grew up in, Cari moves to Knotwood Mountain, Georgia. But she and her stepmother clash the minute she arrives. How can Cari make a fresh start in the small town? The handsome businessman next door, who happens to be the most eligible bachelor, claims to know exactly how. But following Rick Adams's time-tested advice means opening her heart…to faith, family and her very own Prince Charming!