Christmas in Sugarcreek - (Seasons of Sugarcreek) by Shelley Shepard Gray (Paperback)

About the Book

"New York Times"-bestselling author Gray returns to the beloved characters from her Seasons of Sugarcreek series in a heartwarming story of unlikely love found in the magic of Christmastime.

Book Synopsis

The beloved characters Shelley Shepard Gray created for her bestselling Seasons of Sugarcreek series are back in Christmas in Sugarcreek--a heartwarming story of the magic of Christmastime and the blossoming of an unlikely love in a close-knit Amish community. Obedient daughter Judith Graber finds herself becoming uncomfortably enamored of the help her father has hired to assist in the store during the holidays: Ben Knox, as scandalous a bad boy as they come in staid and quiet Sugarcreek. Author of the immensely popular Sisters of the Heart novels, Shelley Shepard Gray is one of the true masters of Amish inspirational fiction, and Christmas in Sugarcreek is a delightful holiday treat for all lovers of Christian romance--especially fans of Beverly Lewis, Wanda Brunstetter, and Cindy Woodsmall.

From the Back Cover

Judith Graber has always been the obedient daughter. Over the years, she's taken care of her younger siblings, helped around the house, and worked in her family's store. But now Judith feels overworked, overlooked, and underappreciated, especially as the holiday season approaches.

Everything changes when her father hires Ben Knox.

Ben Knox is the "bad boy" of Sugarcreek. Two years ago he left town under a cloud of shame. Rumors circulated that his rumspringa had been filled with more than the usual harmless explorations.

Sparks fly between Ben and Judith. But the last thing Judith wants to be is one more girl who falls under Ben's spell--while Ben wants Judith to realize there's more to him than his reputation. Could this Christmas season bring love and a new life for the unlikeliest pair in Sugarcreek?

Review Quotes

"[A] feel-good winner." -- Library Journal (starred review)

"An Amish community backdrop adds homespun sweetness, with a focus on simplicity and family that's never heavy-handed...new readers will have no trouble starting the series here." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"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

"A sweet, straightforward story about how love can be tested by family, faith, and personal insecurity. Enjoyable and heartwarming." -- USA Today