The Gift - by Shelley Shepard Gray

About the Book

Accidents keep happening to the Schwartz family since they moved to their new farm in Hart County. The farm previously belonged to Neil Vance's family and Susanna's father thinks the Vance family is responsible for the accidents. As Susanna gets to know Neil, she sees how kindhearted he is. It couldn't be him!

Book Synopsis

New York Times Bestselling Author Shelley Shepard Gray gifts us with a special Christmas story about love and blessings in this next book in her Amish of Hart County series.

The Schwartz family is happy to be spending Christmas on their new farm in Hart County. But when Susanna Schwartz hears gunshots that causes her buggy to overturn, and then her little sister falls through a wooden bridge into the icy creek, it becomes clear from these dangerous "accidents" that someone wants them gone.

Neil Vance has been heartbroken ever since his parents lost their family farm. He knows it's not the Schwartz family's fault, but he can't help but be resentful. Until he meets Susanna. She is kind-hearted and bold, and Neil can't stop thinking about her pretty green eyes.

Neil thinks the accidents are just that, but Susanna's father is convinced the Vance family is responsible. Susanna refuses to believe Neil would do anything to harm her. She's fallen in love with him and knows he is a good man. But her family is ready to pack up and move, and time is running out to uncover the truth before someone gets hurt...or worse.

From the Back Cover

New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray gifts us with a special Christmas story about love and blessings in this next book in her Amish of Hart County series

The Schwartz family is happy to be spending Christmas on their new farm in Hart County. But when Susanna Schwartz hears gunshots that cause her buggy to overturn, and then her little sister falls through a wooden bridge into an icy creek, it becomes clear from these dangerous "accidents" that someone wants the family gone.

Neil Vance has been heartbroken ever since his parents lost their family farm. He knows it's not the Schwartz family's fault, but he can't help but be resentful . . . until he meets Susanna. She is kindhearted and bold, and Neil can't stop thinking about her pretty green eyes.

While Neil believes the accidents are just chance, Susanna's father is convinced that the Vance family is responsible. Yet Susanna can't imagine Neil would do anything to harm her. She's fallen in love with him and knows he is a good man. But her family is ready to pack up and move, and time is running out to uncover the truth before someone gets hurt . . . or worse.

Review Quotes

Praise for A Sister's Wish: "One of those books you will not be able to put down... Fans of Shelley Shepard Gray will find this to be one of her finest books ever, and she has written some great novels! - HarlequinJunkie.com
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, Top Pick
"A beautiful story of faith, hope, and second chances. Her characters are so real that they feel like old friends. Once you open the book, you won't put it down until you've reached the last page." - Amy Clipston, bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series
Praise for The Promise of Palm Grove: "Gray has written an endearing tale set in a unique location." - Publishers Weekly
Praise for Her Secret: "Shelley Shepard Gray's HER SECRET gives the reader an intriguing look into the life and struggles of a very real Amish family and a believable heroine. Beautifully balancing a charming romance with suspense, this story pulls at the heartstrings." - Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Fall from Pride