An Amish Wife for Christmas by Patricia Davids is a Christian Christmas romance. I recommend this wonderful romance to all readers who love a lovely story.

I loved. This book. I loved how Bethany handled her active and sometimes defiant brother, along with all the trials life handed her.
I highly recommend this book you will enjoy a nice clean read.

Thank you netgalley and harlequin for allowing me to read this title for an honest review.

Bethany Martin and her grandfather have been raising her siblings since her little sister, Jenny, was a baby. But now that their grandfather has died, and her younger brother, Ivan has been getting into trouble. The Bishop tells her that Ivan should go to stay with their uncle after Christmas, but Bethany is determined to do everything that she can to keep her family together.



Michael Shelter has come to Maine looking for a fresh start, he's expecting to work with Elijah, Bethany's grandfather, but when he arrives she gives him the bad news.



Will Bethany be able to keep her family together in time for Christmas?



Michael is still trying to recover from the past that is haunting him. He finds a dog, Sadie Sue, who starts following him around and seems to sense his PTSD attacks. Bethany offers him a job, and the use of their cabin, to help them stay on top of their business. He tries to keep to himself, but the Martins draw him out, inviting him into their lives. He is especially good with Ivan, giving him good advice, helping to guide him into manhood. He is also great with Jenny, and so is Sadie Sue.



I like how Bethany and Michael get to know each other, they both have a great sense of humor. Bethany appreciates Michael's support, and is working to convince the Bishop not to have Ivan sent away. Michael admires Bethany's commitment to her faith and her family.



Frank is a good friend to Michael and to Bethany, he encourages them, and gives great words of wisdom to Michael.



There is a lot going on in this story, and I like that. There is great interaction between Bethany and Michael, as they work together to help Ivan. All the while Michael is trying to deal with his past on his own. Great characters, that you want to cheer for, and a fantastic ending.



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This story takes place in a very small Amish community tucked way up at the top of Maine, and consists of just a few families. Bethany Martin’s Grandfather was the one responsible for making the move to this remote area, and now he has passed. This girl has a lot of responsibilities for a young woman, she is the sole caregiver for her teenage brother and six-year-old sister.
Enter a new comer who it seems has an arrangement with Bethany’s grandfather to work and live on the property. An answer to a prayer, well, she has a real challenge in her life, her young brother.
Will this new comer be able to help her and be the answer to her prayers, or will his demons keep him prisoner?
We find some really sweet moments, and see some very sad problems, but are there answers here, and in time for Christmas?

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.

I enjoyed this book. The struggles, oh so many struggles. How do you keep your faith when everything seems to be against you? Bethany's strength shines through. I loved that PTSD was a major factor. It is a hard subject that more people should know about. Very well done!

Patricia Davids is a go-to Amish romance author. Her characters stroll gently off the page and invite readers to get to know them. With humor and heartfelt romance, her stories are not easy to put down. I stayed up way too late last night reading Michael and Bethany's story. The giggles were many, but so were the heart wrenching moments. I loved this book!!

I've read a number of Davids' books, and they're always enjoyable and well written. Her latest upcoming release is no exception. Bethany is a character that is easy to connect with and root for. It's a quick read with a sweet romance that develops at a realistic pace. This is a book to add to your list of holiday reads, as Christmas is the perfect time for miracles. Fans of Amish fiction, as well as those who are looking for a sweet read, will want to add this to their list of books to check out.

This review was posted on Goodreads, and I'll post on Amazon after the book is released.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.

I enjoy reading about the Amish and romance. I also find it interesting how the males run their culture. For this story a young woman who is raising her siblings, is told get a husband or lose your family. However falling in love and caring for someone is not always by the rules.

Patricia Davids always has a way with words when it comes to her Amish romance books. This one was touched me a little more then her others. I connected so much with Bethany and her faith was so emotionally written I couldn't put the book down. A must read book coming from Patricia!