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Can you imagine being one of twelve children in a family? What if you were the only girl in the Amish family? You would be working long hours helping with the laundry, dishes, cooking and cleaning . Rose has not had an easy life and her relationship with her mother is quite strained. Rose is a sweet character with a heart of gold. Her mother however seems to criticize everything she does.
Joel has just lost his wife and is now left alone with three small children to raise. He is grieving and trying to do the best he can to keep his family together. I liked his character and thought he was a great father. He always put his children's needs first. Looks like help is on the way for Joel and his family. The Bishop has asked for Rose to go help Joel out. I wonder what Rose was thinking as she packed her bag to leave? What would the children be like? Would Joel be willing to let her help him?
After her arrival there is a quick marriage between the two. I'm sure it must have been awkward for both of them. I loved how Rose took to the children and treated them as her own . The story is emotional at times but it is a great reminder that love does conquer all. There were some disagreements along the way that really made the story so real. I loved the slow attraction between Joel and Rose.
What happens when Rose returns home after four years for a visit? Can she repair her relationship with her mother? I think I loved this part of the story especially because it was so honest and really showed how saying you were wrong is ok. Be sure you pick up a copy of this lovely Christmas story and fell the warmth and love of family .
"If you're broken but together, you can mend together."
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Blogging For Books. The review is my own opinion and I was not compensated for it.
About Cindy Woodsmall
Cindy Woodsmall is a New York Times and CBA best-selling author of numerous works of fiction and one of nonfiction. Her connection with the Amish community has been featured widely in national media. She lives in the Foothills of the North Georgia Mountains with her family.