Series: The Apple Ridge Series, books 1-3
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Book 1- ‘The Sound of Sleigh
Bells’ by Cindy Woodsmall
“Beth Hertzler works
alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as
contact of sorts between Amish craftsmen and Englischers who want to sell the
Plain people’s wares. But remorse and loneliness still echo in her heart
everyday as she still wears the dark garb, indicating mourning of her fiancé.
When she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing
in the snow, something deep inside Beth’s soul responds and she wants to help
the unknown artist find homes for his work–including Lizzy’s dry goods store.
But she doesn’t know if her bishop will approve of the gorgeous carving or deem
it idolatry.
Lizzy sees the changes in her niece when Beth shows her the woodworking, and
after Lizzy hunts down Jonah, the artist, she is all the more determined that
Beth meets this man with the hands that create healing art. But it’s not that
simple–will Lizzy’s elaborate plan to reintroduce her niece to love work? Will
Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she’s always dreamed of and a
second chance at real love–or just more heartbreak?”
Spiritual Content- Psalm 4:8, Many Scriptures & Prayers are
said.
Negative Elements- N/A
Sexual Content- Two almost kisses
that get interrupted.
-Beth Hertzler
-Jonah Kinsinger
P.O.V. switches between Beth
& Jonah
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Book 2- ‘The Christmas Singing’ by Cindy
Woodsmall
“After
Gideon coldly broke her heart, can the warmth of the season revive Mattie’s
hopes?
Mattie thought her childhood
sweetheart adored her until he abruptly ended their engagement on Christmas
Eve.
Three years later, will learning the truth behind his rejection restore her
Christmas joy – or open the door to even deeper heartbreak?
Spend Christmas with the Amish in this story of love, romance, heartache, and
restoration.
Experience the holidays with the Plain folk and discover the power of second
chances in this touching story from the author of the New
York Times bestseller, The
Bridge of Peace.
Gideon Beiler has loved Mattie Eash since they were children. But when faced
with unexpected circumstances, he makes up an excuse to end their engagement.
He doesn’t want to lie to her, but he believes that telling Mattie the truth
will be more hurtful.
Brokenhearted, Mattie moves from Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania to Ohio, where she
pursues her longtime dream of becoming a cake decorator. She finds a new beau—a
man offering the secure relationship Gideon has denied her.
When Mattie is forced to return to Apple Ridge, she and Gideon must confront
the suffering created by his dishonesty – and address the powerful emotions
that continue to bind the two childhood friends.”
Spiritual Content- Scriptures &
Prayers are said.
Negative Elements-
N/A
Sexual Content- A Kiss
-Mattie
-Gideon
P.O.V. switches
between them & Sol
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Book 3- ‘The Dawn of Christmas’
by Cindy Woodsmall
“Sadie enjoys her
freedom away from home and her mission trips to Peru, but after four years, her
Old Order Amish family insists it’s time to come home and settle down. Levi, a
bachelor who distrusts women after a family heartbreak, also has no desire for
romance. To keep their families from meddling in their lives, Sadie and Levi
devise a plan—but soon discover that the walls around their hearts are breaking
down. Can they let go of their prejudices, learn to trust each other, and
embrace a future together?”
Spiritual Content- Like the first
two, Scriptures & Prayers are said.
Negative Elements- N/A
Sexual Content- Kisses
-Sadie
-Levi
P.O.V. switches between them, Beth & Jonah
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I really
enjoy Amish fiction, and this one was very good! My favorite was the first one.
:)
*BFCG recommends this book by
this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
(and a
half)
