Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Book Review: Christmas in Apple Ridge by Cindy Woodsmall

 
 
Book Review: Christmas in Apple Ridge by Cindy Woodsmall


"I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review”.

Book Review: Experience the holidays with the Plain folk of Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania, in these touching novellas centered around love, romance, heartache, and restoration from best-selling author Cindy Woodsmall.

The Sound of Sleigh Bells: Beth Hertzler is unable to let go of a past tragedy, but when she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth's soul responds. Determined that her niece meet the gifted artist, her aunt tracks him down, but it's not that simple--will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she's always dreamed of and a second chance at real love?

The Christmas Singing: Mattie thought her childhood sweetheart adored her until he abruptly ended their engagement on Christmas Eve. Brokenhearted, Mattie moves away and pursues her longtime dream of becoming a cake decorator, and even finds a new beau. But when Mattie is forced to return home three years later, will learning the truth behind Gideon's rejection restore her Christmas joy--or open the door to even deeper heartbreak?

The Dawn of Christmas: 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?
My Review: Romance, romance, and more romance!! I absolutely loved this book!! As my first time reading a book about the Amish, I was mesmerized by the stories in this book. When I had ordered the book to review, I had no idea that there were 3 stories involved and worried that I would not have enough time to get it read and reviewed, but once it arrived with its gorgeous, Christmas cover, I could not put it down! I loved each story in its individual state and the way that each was somehow woven into the next with the characters, this way, you got to keep up on them from the stories you had already read. I have a new favorite author and a renewed love for the Amish :)