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The Amish Orphan's Christmas
Holly Sanders is an orphan at the age of twenty-two. She never got a chance to know her father, her mother was raised Amish, and never spoke about her Amish roots or her father. Now both of her parents have passed and Holly is given a chance to find her grandparents and learn about the Amish lifestyle they live. She has so many questions, but will she find the answers amongst the Amish?
Evan Miller was happy being on his own with his farm and animals. He always intended to get married and have children, he just never imagined a child would come before the wife. With his only sister and brother-in-law dead in a house fire, he was the obvious choice to raise young Becca. There’s only one small catch – Becca hasn’t spoken since the night of the fire.
When Holly meets Evan and Becca for the first time, she’s taken by his handsomeness, and swayed by Becca’s quiet nature. When Becca begins to grow close to Holly, she find her heart becoming attached to the little orphan girl and her very admirable uncle.
When Evan offers to help Holly locate her mother’s family, she can’t say no. Just like she can’t say no when he and Becca invite her to spend Christmas with them. Will their relationship be one that can last the differences between them? Will Holly be able to handle the simple way of life the Amish live and their dedication to Gott? Will this Christmas be a special one for Holly, Becca and Evan?
Evan Miller was happy being on his own with his farm and animals. He always intended to get married and have children, he just never imagined a child would come before the wife. With his only sister and brother-in-law dead in a house fire, he was the obvious choice to raise young Becca. There’s only one small catch – Becca hasn’t spoken since the night of the fire.
When Holly meets Evan and Becca for the first time, she’s taken by his handsomeness, and swayed by Becca’s quiet nature. When Becca begins to grow close to Holly, she find her heart becoming attached to the little orphan girl and her very admirable uncle.
When Evan offers to help Holly locate her mother’s family, she can’t say no. Just like she can’t say no when he and Becca invite her to spend Christmas with them. Will their relationship be one that can last the differences between them? Will Holly be able to handle the simple way of life the Amish live and their dedication to Gott? Will this Christmas be a special one for Holly, Becca and Evan?
75 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2016
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Hannah Schrock
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January 20, 2018
Short but sweet book
About struggling through loss and finding love, and healing! Great read! Can't wait to read the rest of the trilogy! Still felt epilogue rushed through the conclusion too quickly though and wish it had been longer with more details but still a good read.
About struggling through loss and finding love, and healing! Great read! Can't wait to read the rest of the trilogy! Still felt epilogue rushed through the conclusion too quickly though and wish it had been longer with more details but still a good read.
May 1, 2018
Delightful story
I enjoyed the story although it was very short and somewhat predictable. Though perhaps that is due in part because of my reading so many "Amish" books.
I expected more to the story. Much more could have been written about the family.
I enjoyed the story although it was very short and somewhat predictable. Though perhaps that is due in part because of my reading so many "Amish" books.
I expected more to the story. Much more could have been written about the family.
October 17, 2017
Nice Read
One of those quiet,comfortable stories.A love story with just the right amount of romance and mystery to hold your interest.
One of those quiet,comfortable stories.A love story with just the right amount of romance and mystery to hold your interest.
January 22, 2018
Sweet Amish love story. Short, sweet, a little to quick with the ending. Wish it had not rushed through ending so much
October 15, 2017
E-Reader. Amish Romance
Holly Sanders writes for a newspaper. Her Father was a drunk & abusive to her Mother. Her Mother divorced him not long after she was born.
She was 19 years old and found through research in Philadelphia her Father died 10 days before she arrived. She argued why her Mother hadn't told her his name sooner.
A few years later her Editor came to her office that her Mother died of a heart attack. He knew she was Amish and left to marry her father.
Now the editor assigns her to find out more about Amish customs & write an article for the paper.
Her Mother's maiden name was Bontrager, born in New Wilmington, PA.
She goes there to see if any of her family is still there. She has a small picture when her mother was younger, but not dressed as an Amish woman.
This book has so much more to it you need to read it. Will she find her Amish family & more? Enjoy.
Holly Sanders writes for a newspaper. Her Father was a drunk & abusive to her Mother. Her Mother divorced him not long after she was born.
She was 19 years old and found through research in Philadelphia her Father died 10 days before she arrived. She argued why her Mother hadn't told her his name sooner.
A few years later her Editor came to her office that her Mother died of a heart attack. He knew she was Amish and left to marry her father.
Now the editor assigns her to find out more about Amish customs & write an article for the paper.
Her Mother's maiden name was Bontrager, born in New Wilmington, PA.
She goes there to see if any of her family is still there. She has a small picture when her mother was younger, but not dressed as an Amish woman.
This book has so much more to it you need to read it. Will she find her Amish family & more? Enjoy.
October 28, 2017
This story, by Hannah Schrock, was a first for me for I have never experienced this author's writing style before. I must say that I originally was going to give this novel a three; however, the story-line was different then 'typical' Amish novels and very well developed so I decided on a four.
"The Amish Orphan's Christmas (Amish Romance)" is a tale about a grown woman becoming an "Amish Orphan" as her life intermingles with the lives of a young man who takes in his niece who also has became an "Amish Orphan." Holly Saunders is not the A-typical Englisher, for she knew of her mother's roots without actually knowing anything about them. As she embarks on a new adventure to find out about her mother's heritage she just might find a piece to feel the spot that has been empty in her life.
"The Amish Orphan's Christmas (Amish Romance)" is a tale about a grown woman becoming an "Amish Orphan" as her life intermingles with the lives of a young man who takes in his niece who also has became an "Amish Orphan." Holly Saunders is not the A-typical Englisher, for she knew of her mother's roots without actually knowing anything about them. As she embarks on a new adventure to find out about her mother's heritage she just might find a piece to feel the spot that has been empty in her life.
December 4, 2016
I Love Amish Stories
I really enjoy stories about the Amish life. Life is so fast paced and packed with things that must be done. I sometimes wish for a slower pace. Believe me, I don't want to give up electricity. I just would like to have more time to enjoy life. To have more time for God, family and friends. The book needs a little bit of editing........
I really enjoy stories about the Amish life. Life is so fast paced and packed with things that must be done. I sometimes wish for a slower pace. Believe me, I don't want to give up electricity. I just would like to have more time to enjoy life. To have more time for God, family and friends. The book needs a little bit of editing........
January 16, 2017
Holly is amazed at how her life changes since going to the bed and breakfast. When she meets Evan and Becca she grows attached to them right away. The way Evan helps her find her family is wonderful. You will feel God working throughout this whole book.
February 7, 2017
Awesome
I always enjoy reading books about the Amish way of life. They knowledge
God so innocently and with simplicity it makes my soul shout out loud. If that makes any sense.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡¡!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I always enjoy reading books about the Amish way of life. They knowledge
God so innocently and with simplicity it makes my soul shout out loud. If that makes any sense.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡¡!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 15, 2017
Really good story
This was a good story. I could not believe the turn of events in the story. I cried with the midwife. She did everything right. I hope everyone enjoys the story as much as me.
This was a good story. I could not believe the turn of events in the story. I cried with the midwife. She did everything right. I hope everyone enjoys the story as much as me.
October 29, 2018
This is the 10th book I read by Hannah Schrock. I liked this book's storyline. This book's storyline was kind of sad 😢. I liked Holly's character. I liked Evan's character. I liked Becca's character. My heart broke 💔 for Becca. The ending was okay.
December 2, 2016
Sweet
What a lovely story! My only regret was it was too short ! I loved the characters , the story line and setting.
What a lovely story! My only regret was it was too short ! I loved the characters , the story line and setting.
December 19, 2016
An easy delightful read though there are several typo errors. Needs serious editing.Sweet Christmas tale as Amish do not really celebrate Christmas.
January 18, 2017
Familye
Amish raised Englischer finds herself orphaned at 22. She decides to find her mamm's familye in New Wilmington while on assignment.
Good short story.
Amish raised Englischer finds herself orphaned at 22. She decides to find her mamm's familye in New Wilmington while on assignment.
Good short story.
January 15, 2017
Great story
Loved your story. You have a great way of writing. Love Amish stories, they just seem to short though. Thank you
Loved your story. You have a great way of writing. Love Amish stories, they just seem to short though. Thank you
May 10, 2017
Very enjoyable quick read--great characters and situations.
August 1, 2017
An Amish romance.
The book was very well written. Holly went to New Wilmington in search for her mother 's family and fell in love with an Amish man.
The book was very well written. Holly went to New Wilmington in search for her mother 's family and fell in love with an Amish man.
October 16, 2017
Amish beginning
This story was good to read. It talked about a young woman who had lost her mother and was looking for her roots. I enjoyed this story.
This story was good to read. It talked about a young woman who had lost her mother and was looking for her roots. I enjoyed this story.
October 17, 2017
Very inspiring book. Glad she found her family and they welcomed her as one of them. Read at one sitting. I recommend this to every one A few typo's but worth the reading.
April 11, 2018
God loves children
God tells us to bring the little children to Him. If we all had the faith of a child how better our life would be.
God tells us to bring the little children to Him. If we all had the faith of a child how better our life would be.
November 16, 2021
Kind of like a children's book for grannies.
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October 13, 2017Great Book
Great Book I love this book it was great and powerful
Thank you for letting me read this book
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Great Book I love this book it was great and powerful
Thank you for letting me read this book
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November 16, 2018Very captivating!
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