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theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
An Amish Second Christmas by Shelley Shepard Gray, Patricia Johns and Virginia Wise contains three stories where couples are getting a second chance at love and life. Second Christmas is the day after Christmas where the Amish exchange gifts plus spend time with family and friends. I thought the stories were well-written with delightful and developed characters. They are uplifting stories with humor and sweet romance. I liked the feisty Maggie Lapp in His Amish Angel. She was not afraid to speak her mind and her column was a good outlet for her where she offered practical advice. We see how important compromise is to a relationship. I thought His Amish Angel was a unique story for Amish fiction. Their Second Chance is a thoughtful story where a couple is really getting a second chance. I liked that Hannah was breaking free from her family, but she was not disrespectful to them. I appreciated that there was an epilogue in Their Second Chance. In An Heirloom Christmas, Rachel grows heirloom plants. I could feel her passion for the project, and I like how she knew the history of the items she grew. The story also shows us that what we are looking for can be right there in front of us. Three heartwarming and charming stories that will leave you smiling (especially the end of An Heirloom Christmas). I look forward to reading more stories from these three authors.
libby1776's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kimib79's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
michellef's review against another edition
5.0
An Amish Second Christmas is an Amish Christmas anthology by authors: Shelley Shepard Gray, Patricia Johns, and Virginia Wise.
Their Second Chance (Shelley Shepard Gray) is the first tale in the novel. Nine months ago Hannah Eicher broke up with her boyfriend, Rob, because of her controlling parents. After Rob rescues her from an apartment fire will there be a second chance at love?
His Amish Angel (Patricia Johns). The setting is Morinville, Indiana (December). Maggie Lapp was an editor for the local English newspaper. Going against her Amish faith she wrote a column called, “Amish Advice for English Problems,” using a faux name. This went against the Amish faith.
An Heirloom Christmas (Virginia Wise). The setting is Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (November). Rachel Miller has bone cancer. Joseph Webber was hired to be her caretaker. This story shows that even the handicapped can be independent like everyone.
I enjoyed reading these stories as they are set during the Christmas season. My favorite one was The Heirloom Christmas. The author did a tremendous job of showing that people with disabilities have worth too.
All the characters seemed to come alive and show their true feelings. In a lot of ways, this anthology is like other Christmas stories I’ve read this season. The Heirloom Christmas was a bit unique since it featured a lead character with cancer.
These would be great stories to read during the Christmas season or anytime.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Their Second Chance (Shelley Shepard Gray) is the first tale in the novel. Nine months ago Hannah Eicher broke up with her boyfriend, Rob, because of her controlling parents. After Rob rescues her from an apartment fire will there be a second chance at love?
His Amish Angel (Patricia Johns). The setting is Morinville, Indiana (December). Maggie Lapp was an editor for the local English newspaper. Going against her Amish faith she wrote a column called, “Amish Advice for English Problems,” using a faux name. This went against the Amish faith.
An Heirloom Christmas (Virginia Wise). The setting is Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (November). Rachel Miller has bone cancer. Joseph Webber was hired to be her caretaker. This story shows that even the handicapped can be independent like everyone.
I enjoyed reading these stories as they are set during the Christmas season. My favorite one was The Heirloom Christmas. The author did a tremendous job of showing that people with disabilities have worth too.
All the characters seemed to come alive and show their true feelings. In a lot of ways, this anthology is like other Christmas stories I’ve read this season. The Heirloom Christmas was a bit unique since it featured a lead character with cancer.
These would be great stories to read during the Christmas season or anytime.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
sneakyfoxeh's review against another edition
5.0
This set of short stories is incredibly sweet and unique to the Amish genre. The first one features an Amish girl who defies her family by living among Englishers. After a devasting fire, she runs into an old flame.
The second one features an Amish woman who runs an advice column called Ask Miss Amish. Trouble occurs when her ex decides to tell the local bishop of it.
The third one features a disabled yet independent woman who runs her own greenhouse. She ends up working along side of her polar opposite, Joseph. I'm pretty surprised that there's a story featuring a disabled person. It's very hard to find stories of this kind, let alone a romance one at that.
Fun fact: Joseph talks about his ancestors, which are the same characters in Virginia Wise's other book, When Love Finds You. I love that the author put that in here.
I loved these stories. They're very sweet and heartfelt, and the short size of each one makes it perfect for reading during the busy holiday season.
Side note: This book was given to me by the sweet Virginia Wise in exchange for an honest review.
The second one features an Amish woman who runs an advice column called Ask Miss Amish. Trouble occurs when her ex decides to tell the local bishop of it.
The third one features a disabled yet independent woman who runs her own greenhouse. She ends up working along side of her polar opposite, Joseph. I'm pretty surprised that there's a story featuring a disabled person. It's very hard to find stories of this kind, let alone a romance one at that.
Fun fact: Joseph talks about his ancestors, which are the same characters in Virginia Wise's other book, When Love Finds You. I love that the author put that in here.
I loved these stories. They're very sweet and heartfelt, and the short size of each one makes it perfect for reading during the busy holiday season.
Side note: This book was given to me by the sweet Virginia Wise in exchange for an honest review.
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