December Wrap Up 🎄🎂
13 books total, 0 DNF
L Library
KO Kindle Owned
O Physical Owned
EL E-library (Libby/Overdrive/Hoopla)
AB Audiobook
KU Kindle Unlimited
NG NetGalley
ARC Advanced Reader Copy
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This was a different Amish book than I’ve read before. I enjoyed the story and the differences than my typical Amish read.
After the death of his wife in Paraguay, Aaron has returned to Delaware with his daughter. He is running from grief and a church he doesn’t agree with regarding their beliefs. He is unsure of where he should settle and what he should do for work. He is sure that he never wants to live again or belong to a church that dictates his life.
Willa is a headstrong and impulsive Amish woman. Willa watches Aaron leave his daughter in the car as he starts a new job helping with the addition on the store. An infuriated Willa marches right outside to her future.
Can Willa and Aaron find common ground to make a life together?
This is the fifth book in a series. I didn’t realize that until I looked into the author. I had no trouble following along with the characters. I am interested in reading the series.
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An enjoyable romantic spoof of the Grinch. A bit spicy and I will never look at a candy cane so innocently again.
Storee returns to Kringletown with her sister in order to help her aunt heal after a broken hip. Ten years before Storee left in a rush after a disastrous day not realizing her friend Cole had just received the worst news. Unfortunately for her running into Cole on her first day back starts a rivalry for the towns most Christmas Kringle. As the Kringle events heat up with competition so does the passion.
You have grumpy/sunshine with fake dating and lots of spice.
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There have been many, many bad reviews regarding A Heart for Christmas. I enjoyed the book.
I think some readers forgot the fact or didn’t realize it is a Teen/Young Adult novel not a spicy grown up novel. It was translated from another language so it will have a few awkward moments with language flow. The biggest is also which edition you received. The blue cover edition is not filled with grammatical and editing errors as the red edition.
I will say I enjoyed letting a few days build and read more chapters at a time. It made me feel more connected to the story.
April’s experience reminds us that life is fleeting and can change in a heartbeat. We need to live each day to the fullest and so forgiveness and love as much as we can.
An eye opening read on a subject you don’t find much in Amish fiction. A reformed convict who is finding his way back.
The story read quickly and I was not expecting the plot twist in the latter part of the story. It was a good twist.
I love when I guess something correctly in a story before it is revealed. I almost couldn’t focus on the other storylines because I continuously kept mulling over my thoughts.
Nola is still working on her home renovation and ghosts are still haunting her and the home. She knows who they are but not why they are haunting her except that one ghost did in fact live at the home. Her immediate family comes for a visit which gives her more insight into the ghosts.
This is a series you do need to read in order. If you don’t you will be lost on who is who and their why. I wish I had read the series before this one to understand even more.
A sweet Christmas romance that reminds us teamwork can overcome many obstacles.
Katie has returned to Bluebird Hills after twelve years. Her dear Aunt Fannie left her the farm and gift shop but there is one big hiccup. The other 50% was left to Levi. Katie has no idea why but hopes she convince Levi to give her his share. As Katie and Levi realize there is more at stake than hurt feelings they must come together to make the partnership work.
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A joyful holiday read that reminds us love and forgiveness are what makes the world a happy place.
Jesse has returned home after the death of his father to close his father’s bookshop. He has also returned home to his best friend, Fannie, who he hurt deeply when he left 3 years ago.
Fannie is full of forgiveness and is happy Jesse has returned until she realizes he is only back through the holiday season.
Fannie needs Jesse and Jesse needs Fannie but can they both get what they want?
What a perfect trio for my reading heart: Amish, books, and Christmas. I loved reading this book by the light of the Christmas tree while we had unusual early snows this past two weeks. Fannie is a wonderful character and I hope we get glimpses of her in future books. She is confident, strong, and forgiving. Such important characteristics to have in a world full of uncertainty.
This is the second book in the Amish Chocolate shop series but definitely can be read as a standalone.
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A beautiful story to reminds us that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes we find out that reason quickly and other times it takes a bit.
Gretta and Joshua have been sweethearts long enough that the community is expecting to hear a wedding announcement. Gretta is stunned when Joshua decides they need a break instead. As Gretta deals with the disappointment with her family, Joshua is spending more time with the new neighbor, Lilly. Has the life Gretta dreamed of with Joshua been derailed and should she agree to go courting with another?
I felt for Gretta. She has a harder home life than others realize with parents who argue a lot and not so quietly. Her mother is also what we call a helicopter mom. Always in Gretta’s business and never holds back her thoughts and feelings toward a situation.
If you are a seasonal reader this is the perfect time to pick up this 4 book series. A book for each season.
This morning’s snow provided the perfect backdrop for my review.
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