Christmas at Rose Hill Farm: An Amish Love Story by Suzanne Woods Fisher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
★: Didn't Like it
★★: It was Ok
★★★: Liked it
★★★★: Really liked it
★★★★★: It was amazing
Suggested Age:12+ Genre:Christmas Fiction, Christian Fiction, Amish Fiction
This is definitely one of the best Christmas books that I’ve read. T Suzanne Woods Fisher really knows her Bible and is one of the most spiritually minded authors that I’ve found in this genre. I was very touched that she researched her angel character to be as accurate as she could and that she provided scriptures and insight into that research at the end of the book. This is a book that I would suggest to anyone. I was very touched. If you're looking for more holiday suggestions, be sure to check out our Suggested Holiday Reading List.
Note: I have deemed this book as appropriate for teens but in full disclosure of the ARC edition (which may be different in the published edition) there is an instance of the bishops and the mother talking to the young lady who is to be married about the things to expect after she is married. It is non-descriptive and would be a non-issue for me in regards to my teen. As always, I suggest that parents to use their own discretion.
Bess Riehl is preparing Rose Hill Farm for her Christmas wedding, but her groom isn't who she thought it would be. Billy Lapp is far away from his Amish roots working as a rose rustler for Penn State and wants nothing to do with Stoney Ridge, his family, or Bess. And that suits Bess just fine. Why should she think twice about a man who left without a word, without any explanation? It's time she moved on with her life, and that meant saying yes to Amos Lapp, Billy's cousin and best friend. But as Bess and Amos's wedding day draws near, her emotions tangle into a tight knot. She loves Amos. Yet she can't forget Billy.
When a "lost" rose is discovered at Rose Hill Farm, Billy is sent to track down its origins. Get in, identify the rose, and get out. That's his plan. The only catch is that he's having a hard time narrowing down the identity of the lost rose, and he can't get those tropical blue eyes of Bess Riehl out of his mind.
As the history of the lost rose is pieced together, it reminds Bess and Billy--and Amos, too--that Christmas truly is the season of miracles.
Join bestselling, award-winning author Suzanne Woods Fisher for an Amish Christmas to remember. Filled with heart-twisting moments amid the sweet anticipation of love, this story will charm readers into the holiday spirit.
Usually I don’t share the synopsis but I loved this book so much that I really wanted you to get an idea of everything this book is about. I feel like I may be gushing just a little bit, I honestly had trouble putting this review into words because it definitely touched my heart.
This book is definitely a must read this holiday season and one that I will remember for the next. Pick it up! You won’t be disappointed!
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Lancaster County Secrets series and the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace.
She is also the coauthor of a new Amish children's series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Suzanne is a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist. She is a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California.
For more information, please visit suzannewoodsfisher.com and connect with her on Twitter @suzannewfisher. Get Amish proverbs delivered right to your iPhone or iPad! Download the Free App! http://bit.ly/134r55G
I received Christmas at Rose Hill Farm as a complimentary gift in exchange for an honest review from Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. My comments and opinions are my own.
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