Christmas at Harmony Hill

Christmas at Harmony Hill by Ann Gabhart is a Shaker Story set after the Civil War. Heather Worth returns home during the war to have her baby, but her family does not welcome her back to her home because of his son’s death and the strong feelings of resentment created by the war. She soon finds herself living with her aunt in a Shaker community at Harmony Hill. Both Heather and her aunt Sophrena seem to be exactly what the other person needed at the perfect time in their lives.  

This is a cute Christmas book that is perfect for the holidays. This would be a perfect gift to give to your friends to read as a Christmas Gift!

“Available November 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”

A Simple Christmas Wish

A Simple Christmas Wish by Melody Carlson is a cute but sad story about family during the Christmas season. Rachel Milligan is taking care of her young niece Holly while her parents are celebrating their anniversary overseas. She was not expecting the call that would change all of their lives forever: Holly’s parents died in a plane crash. Rachel begins to make plans for taking care of Holly when her brother’s will is discovered she finds out a distant Amish aunt is Holly’s new guardian. Rachel and Holly soon find themselves in an Amish community. As Holly struggles to adapt to her new life, Rachel must also come to terms with not having Holly in her life every day. Along the way, they meet new people in the Amish community as they both find their lives changing.

 

This book was a very easy read, and the main characters were likeable and relatable. This would be a great Christmas gift for any friend who likes to read!

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from Revell as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

What Once was Lost

I recently read What Once was Lost by Kim Vogel Sawyer that follows Christina Williems and her Brambleville Asylum for the Poor which many poor people call their home. After a devastating fire, everyone is displaced from their home and Christina must find places for her residents to live as well as try to get funding to rebuild her home. After she is denied funding from the mission, she is happy to learn Levi Johnson, a local mill owner who took in a young blind child against his feelings of wanting to stay apart from the townspeople, is willing to provide supplies to rebuild the home.

 

As Christina faces many difficulties in rebuilding her home and also faces false accusations, she begins to rely more and more on Levi Johnson. I really enjoyed this book and all of the characters. It was great to see how when faced with changes in their lives, the residents of the home were able to find new homes with townspeople. I liked the relationship that grew between Levi Johnson and Christina as they were both always trying to rely on only themselves, but they soon realized they could rely on God when they are facing problems.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from WaterBrook Publishing as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."