Can one Amish woman give a struggling widower with five rowdy boys a helping hand—and chance at love—this Christmas season?
Phoebe Kropf knows everyone thinks she’s a bit odd—and more than a little accident-prone. She doesn’t understand why they fuss over her at home rather than see her as a bright, independent Amish woman. So when a friend asks Phoebe to help care for a house full of young men in nearby Sweetbrier Creek, she leaps at the chance to prove she’s more than her shortcomings . . .
Widower Seth Beiler is in over his head with his five orphaned brieder to care for and all the Christmas orders his woodworking shop needs to fulfill. When he asked for help with some cooking and cleaning, he wasn’t expecting a housekeeper as unconventional—or lovely—as Phoebe. Yet her warm care and holiday traditions win their hearts one by one. And soon the farmhouse finally starts to feel like home again. When the Christmas season and Phoebe’s time there is nearly at an end, will Seth convince her that the greatest gift would be her staying . . . as part of their familye?
Book Review:
Heartwarming and faith-stirring. A holiday romance centred around change and how difficult it can be to let go of what you’re used to in order to embrace something better.
Both Phoebe and Seth have misconstrued ideas of who they are in relation to their families and their communities. She’s an accident-prone free spirit who doesn’t quite fit in. He’s all structures and rules with not an ounce of spontaneity. When their worlds collide, the sparks begin to fly in this opposites attract slow burn romance. And I do mean slow burn, they have to learn to like each other first! 🙂
Loved both these characters, flaws and all. Their heartbreaking back stories make it easy to understand their thoughts and actions — even when I wanted to shake some sense into them. And I enjoyed Seth’s Auntie Edna’s sly matchmaking machinations. The Beiler brothers add laughter and chaos to the mix while providing a sympathetic backdrop to Seth’s and Phoebe’s blossoming romance.
A satisfying sweet and cozy Christmas read.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.
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I don’t know what it is about Amish Christmas stories that I love so much….but it’s just the perfect holiday combination! 😊
I’ve read Winnie Griggs Love Inspired Historical books in the past & didn’t realize she writes in the Amish genre now….how fun 💖
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I totally agree. And I enjoyed this author’s LIH books as well. She’s made a seamless shift into the Amish genre. And this is the first in a series so – yay for us. Good luck, Trixi!
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I got hooked on Amish romance back when I was reading the Barbour Romance collections. I love the anthologies of the Christmas Amish stories. Ever since then I realize I loveeee Amish romance! This one sounds great!
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I didn’t know that Barbour had Christmas Amish anthologies though I have read some of their historical ones. Good luck, Blessed Mommy!
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AN AMISH CHRITMAS MATCH sounds like the perfect holiday read! Love this genre too. Just the description of Phoebe and Seth with the addition of FIVE little boys envisions some wonderful and funny situations.
Often wondered if this author was distantly related. My mother’s maiden name was Griggs and some relatives live close by to where the author lives. 🙂
Can’t wait for the opportunity to read this book. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
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Griggs is an unusual last name — I’ve never heard it before. You’ll have to dig into your genealogy! 🙂 Good luck, Kay!
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oh, I haven’t read a book by Winnie for awhile. Sounds perfect for the holidays. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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That’s like me — haven’t read anything by here since Love Inspired Historical ended. Good luck, Lucy!
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I have loved Winnie Griggs’ stories. I have five of them. Would like to read this one! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot] com
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Good luck, Kathleen!
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Phoebe and Seth’s story sounds like a good one. I love the Aunt’s matchmaking and those 5 boys in the story as well. Amish Christmas stories are the best!
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It’s funny how much I look forward to Amish Christmas stories during this season. Good luck, Maryann!
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I love Christmas books and the fact that it is Amish makes it even. The characters in the book will make a very good book.
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I love Christmas books and the fact that it is Amish makes it even. The characters in the book will make a very good book.
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Good luck, rubynreba!
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I love Winnie’s books!
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Good luck, Melanie!
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