This is an Amish Fiction/Clean Romance. I really enjoyed the characters in this book. The romance in this book was good, but not great. I do feel this book makes you think about this. It also made me think about when I was younger. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Love Inspired) or author (Emma Miller) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review about how I feel about this book, and I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

Who are Ginger and Eli? How do they know one another? Where are they from? Who is Tara? Who is Joe and where does he work? Where does Ginger go with Rosemary and why? Who are Martha and Eunice? Who is doing something scandalous and what is it? Who are Edna and Ader? I like Claudia! Good woman. What do we learn about Simon, Andrew, and Phillip? What are the major differences between Eli an Joe? I prefer Eli myself! I was pleasantly surprised, yet angry on some level at what happened at the Bishop's surprise party! Oh boy, I wanted to wring Eli's neck at one poinnt. Read and see what he does and how things end!

An Amish Holiday Courtship by Emma Miller was such an uplifting, fun and engaging story. I loved following along with Ginger and Eli's story and watching as their friendship grew and seamlessly spread its wings into so much more. Though times were not always easy, the chemistry between the pair simply brought a huge smile to my face, as well as Ginger and Eli's interaction and love for Eli's children.
I love Amish stories and living in a small corner of their culture, just for a bit. It is amazing how, though Amish, different Amish groups have different ways.
Though this is my first book by Emma Miller, it will definitely not be my last! Solid 4 1/2 stars!

This was a truly charming Amish story and it was a delight to read. I loved the main character, Ginger Stutzman, a sweet, vivacious young Amish woman whose ideas of romance and marriage take a surprising turn when she begins to care for widower Eli Kurtz’s children. I also liked Ginger’s mom and thought it was fun the way that she guided Ginger in the right direction. Eli was a great guy, and it was easy to see why Ginger would be drawn towards him. This was my first book to read by Emma Miller, and I’m looking forward to reading more books from her.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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A sweet holiday romance, filled with amazing characters, adorable children, faith and family.

Ginger takes a job as a nanny to her neighbor Eli, who is widowed with four young children. Ginger has her heart set on catching the eye of Joe, an eligible bachelor who has all the girls' heads turning. Ginger is a great cook, well-organized and is fantastic with Eli's children, I love how she takes the time to spend time with Eli's daughter and teach her new things. She is confident and friendly, and well-liked among her peers.

This is a fun and engaging read, with well developed characters, and great interaction. A very enjoyable read, a quick read because I didn't want to put it down. I loved Ginger's large family, and how her mother is looking out for her.

Overall, an entertaining holiday romance, with a great plot, heartwarming and sweet. Definitely makes for a great Christmastime read on a cold night, worth the read.


I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

An Amish Holiday Courtship by Emma Miller is a charming Amish novel. I thought it was well-written with realistic, endearing characters. Eli was a kindly man with a big heart while Ginger was full of life with a loving heart. I enjoyed the descriptions of the Hickory Grove, Delaware. Kent County sounds like a beautiful area. The story moves along at a steady pace which is helped by the humor. I found myself laughing often while reading An Amish Holiday Courtship. Eli has some mischievous boys and it was funny that Eli somehow ended up with holey socks when it mattered most (at his sister’s house where a guest would see his toe sticking see through the hole). There are good life lessons in this story. I like the advice and help that Mrs. Stutzman provided Ginger. Just like in real life, the path to true love is not a smooth one. Ginger learns some valuable lessons along the way and so does Eli. It will make them both stronger and better able to handle situations in the future. There was just the right amount of Christmas in the story. We get to learn about Amish traditions and how families keep to them while adding new ones. I enjoyed reading this sweet Amish tale. It is a story that took my mind off what is happening in our world. An Amish Holiday Courtship is a heartwarming story with busy boys, a cornucopia of cookies, unstitched socks, a meddlesome mama, and an arrogant lothario.

An Amish Holiday Courtship by Emma Miller was a quick and sweet story about second chances and family. Ginger believes she is ready to settle down and marry and her eyes are set on the new handsome Joe. But is Joe really what he seems? Eli lost his wife years ago and he is determined to be a good father to his children but is lonely and would like to remarry. When he finds himself in need of help, Ginger offers to help care for his children.

Ginger was sweet and caring. She put all her dreams on Joe and might be missing what is right in front of her. Eli is older and a widower with small children but is a good and caring man. As they begin to spend together, they find an unexpected connection. But can he offer Ginger what she wants? I enjoyed reading An Amish Holiday Courtship by Emma Miller. The story was charming and emotional.

Happy reading!

Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary copy of An Amish Holiday Courtship by Emma Miller. I voluntarily agreed to read and review this delightful novel prior to publication. My opinions are mine alone, and no one has influenced them.

An Amish Holiday Courtship is a lovely Amish fiction romance with endearing characters and a satisfying plot. Ms. Miller brings her amazing understanding of Amish life to this highly enjoyable Christmas tale. The pacing of this book pulled me in from the start and kept my attention until the end.

Ginger Stutzman is a loveable heroine with the traditional values of an Amish young girl, ready to become a wife and mother. She sets her sights on a handsome and charming Amish man, but while he is dating her, it’s less than satisfactory because he still flirts with other girls, but she clings to her dream. She agrees to help out a widower, Eli Kutz, with his little children. As she watches his tender care toward his kinder, she longs to have that with her Amish young man.

While at times I wanted to shake sense into the heroine, I could understand why Ginger fancies herself in love with boyfriend and her confused feelings toward Eli. I love how she opens her heart to Eli’s young children and her determination to do a “gut” job. I truly wanted her to find her heart’s desire, something she doesn’t understand at the start of this tale.

Eli is a wonderful hero. As a widower, he’s determined to raise his children and honor his late wife’s memory. When Ginger becomes his nanny, he meets the first woman he wants since he lost his wife. I ached for him when he believes he is too old for Ginger. This kind Amish man is perfect for her.

The romance between them grows from their mutual respect and their love for his children. Their strong faith pulls them together and gives the couple a much stronger bond than either of them had ever imagined.

If you enjoy Amish novels with plenty of engaging characters and a wonderful Christian message, then you will love An Amish Holiday Courtship as much as I did. Amish fiction has become my recent fascination and has me searching for new novels in this genre, whether in eBook form or audio. Happy reading!

Let me start out by saying that this cover is gorgeous! The color theme really does go together.
I liked this story OK but it reminded me too much of a retelling of Cinderella.

I loved this story, and it kept my attention right to the end, so much like real life, and we all make assumptions!
Yes, assumptions, not always right, first impressions, that really are not correct. We meet a "pretty boy". or a rather handsome Amish man, and the girls are lining up for his attention, and he, or it looks like, likes Ginger.
Listen to your parents! Not always right, but they do have life experience, will Ginger heed their advice?
Enter a widower, older, with young children, and you will love these little ones, and we wonder if he will have a chance with the prettiest girl around?
Will Eli come to his senses? Will Joe wake up and see the treasure of Ginger?
You will have to read this book to see how it all works out!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.