An Amish Family Christmas - (Charmed Amish Life) by Shelley Shepard Gray (Paperback)

About the Book

"P.S. insights, interviews & more"--Cover.

Book Synopsis

In Shelley Shepard Gray's fourth book in her Charmed Amish Life series, an unlikely Amish romance reveals that Christmas is a time for family, miracles--and love.

Ever since his father died in a tragic fire, Levi Kinsinger has felt adrift. Newly returned to Charm, Ohio, Levi is trying to fit into his old life, only to discover he seems to have outgrown it.

But when Julia, his young widowed neighbor, asks for his help with a Christmas project, Levi finds a sense of purpose for the first time in months. She and her daughter are new to Charm and could use a friend, a job Levi takes personally. Soon enough, friendship grows into attraction, but Levi can't help having doubts. There's something about Julia that doesn't ring quite true...

Like Levi, Julia Kemps has survived her fair share of hardships--but only by hiding the truth of her past. Being an unmarried mother in an Amish community was unthinkable. Feeling hopeless, Julia did the only thing she could do: she moved to a new town and pretended to be a widow. But meeting Levi, she's hopeful for the first time. Little by little, she begins to imagine telling him her darkest secret, and eventually...perhaps even sharing her life with him.

Christmas is a time for family, and as the holiday draws closer, Julia and Levi will have to face their pasts together...in order to find the healing, support and love they so desperately desire.

From the Back Cover

In Shelley Shepard Gray's fourth book in her Charmed Amish Life series, an unlikely Amish romance reveals that Christmas is a time for family, miracles--and love.

Ever since his father died in a tragic fire, Levi Kinsinger has felt adrift. Having just returned to Charm, Ohio, Levi tries to fit into his old life only to discover he seems to have outgrown it.

When Julia, Levi's young widowed neighbor, asks for his help with a Christmas project, he finds a sense of purpose for the first time in months. She and her daughter are new to Charm and could use a friend, a task Levi takes seriously. Soon enough, his friendship with Julia grows into attraction, but Levi can't help harboring doubts. There's something about Julia that doesn't ring quite true . . .

Like Levi, Julia Kemp has survived her fair share of hardships--but only by hiding the truth of her past. Then she meets Levi and, for the first time, she feels hopeful. Little by little, she begins to imagine telling him her darkest secret and eventually . . . perhaps even sharing her life with him.

Christmas is a time for family, and as the holiday draws closer, Julia and Levi will have to face their pasts together in order to find the healing, support, and love they so desperately desire.

Review Quotes

Praise for A Wedding at the Orange Blossom Inn: "The writing is so beautifully descriptive that it is easy to visualize every scene, and the story unfolds at a realistic pace." - Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 1/2 stars
Praise for The Promise of Palm Grove: "Shelley is one of my favorites. An engaging, heartfelt story with characters who are easy to love. Sweet, heartwarming and wonderful. I savored every word." - Jillian Hart, New York Times bestselling author
"Shelley Shepherd Gray has written a charming story that is sure to please fans of Amish fiction. A delightful start to a new series!" - Kathleen Fuller, New York Times bestselling author of A Man of His Word
"The Promise of Palm Grove is stunning from the first page. Shelley Shepard Gray writes with heart and a deep understanding of the plain community." - Vannetta Chapman, author of Murder Simply Brewed
"...full of the warmth of the Christmas season, this charming story is a perfect reminder of what the holiday is all about!" - Reader to Reader on A CHRISTMAS FOR KATIE
"A story of love and forgiveness, Gray paints a stirring picture of Christmas time and the magic it can have on people." - The Deseret News
"An engaging, romantic love story...of faith, family and misunderstandings highlights the rich magic of Christmas and why it's known as the blessed season of love, forgiveness and joy." - Midwest Book Review on A CHRISTMAS FOR KATIE
"Gray's latest embodies the meaning of Christmas. It is a reminder that all situations -- good, bad or inconvenient -- happen for a reason: It is God's plan." - Romantic Times BOOKclub
The beloved author of numerous Amish novels offers a sweet Christmas romance that has been written with exquisite skill. Readers of Amy Clipston, Marta Perry, and Beth Wiseman will certainly get caught up in the excitement of this story. - Library Journal
Praise for A Son's Vow: "If this first book is any indication of how the remainder of the series will be, I can hardly wait! It is a quick read (I finished in less than a day), complete with surprising twists. Gray tactfully addresses topics not commonly found in many Amish-themed novels." - Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 1/2 stars