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Gables of Legacy #5
The Miracle
Scott Ivie is finally learning what it means to be part of a family. In fact, he has merged so perfectly into the Hamilton family that he almost feels he was destined to be living and working with them in Australia. After all, it was Jess Hamilton who first introduced Scott to the gospel.
But when Jess's younger sister Emma returns from her mission early because of a health problem, she is less than pleased to see the good-looking stranger sitting at the family dinner table.
Facing a life-threatening crisis, Emma has far more important things to worry about than a gold-digging American-even if she is attracted to him. Could there be more to Scott than Emma can possibly see right now? Best-selling author Anita Stansfield once again delivers a compelling story of family unity, faith, and the miracles that can come through the power of the gospel
But when Jess's younger sister Emma returns from her mission early because of a health problem, she is less than pleased to see the good-looking stranger sitting at the family dinner table.
Facing a life-threatening crisis, Emma has far more important things to worry about than a gold-digging American-even if she is attracted to him. Could there be more to Scott than Emma can possibly see right now? Best-selling author Anita Stansfield once again delivers a compelling story of family unity, faith, and the miracles that can come through the power of the gospel
320 pages, Paperback
First published August 2, 2011
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Anita Stansfield
133 books470 followersAnita Stansfield, the LDS market's #1 best-selling romance novelist, is an imaginative and prolific writer whose romantic stories have captivated her readers.
"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."
"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."
"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."
"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."
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June 13, 2019
This is my favourite book of the series. I really liked how we were able to see from Emma's perspective (though it felt like the majority of the book was told from Scott's viewpoint) and learn more about her as a member of the Hamilton family, as I don't feel like we really got to know her much previously.
I loved the way that Scott was drawn into the family . . . primarily not because of his own need, but the need of the Hamilton family. I love that he came to play a vital role in their lives.
While I didn't 'love' it, per se, the storyline of Emma's chronic illness rang with truth and poignancy to me. I know I've felt some of the same things and had similar thought processes as she did, even though my own illness began after my marriage.
I love that the theme of God's miracles was woven through the entire story. And it wasn't just an implied theme. Each time someone would say 'it's a miracle', my heart thrilled. It reminded me very much of Sarah McLachlan's song 'Ordinary Miracle', in which all the wonderful, beautiful things that God has given us are stated as the miracles they are.
Note that this book is written from a Latter-day Saint worldview, which, while interesting to me personally, may not be interesting to all.
4.5 stars
I loved the way that Scott was drawn into the family . . . primarily not because of his own need, but the need of the Hamilton family. I love that he came to play a vital role in their lives.
While I didn't 'love' it, per se, the storyline of Emma's chronic illness rang with truth and poignancy to me. I know I've felt some of the same things and had similar thought processes as she did, even though my own illness began after my marriage.
I love that the theme of God's miracles was woven through the entire story. And it wasn't just an implied theme. Each time someone would say 'it's a miracle', my heart thrilled. It reminded me very much of Sarah McLachlan's song 'Ordinary Miracle', in which all the wonderful, beautiful things that God has given us are stated as the miracles they are.
Note that this book is written from a Latter-day Saint worldview, which, while interesting to me personally, may not be interesting to all.
4.5 stars
October 21, 2021
#5 in the Gables of Legacy series, again I loved the story. The continuation of the characters building within the series has been one of my favorite things in this series. This story is based on Emma, the youngest of the family, who is going on her mission but is facing a life-threatening issue that she's afraid to let anyone know about. When she realizes the man she cannot stop thinking about is now living in her family's home in Australia, she decides she hates everything about him, her life and this awful circumstance she's been placed under. Can Scott Ivie change her mind in time to do something about it?
Once again, I loved the story, however the religious undertones of the book are very strong, so if you are not a fan of reading about that, then this isn't the book for you.
Once again, I loved the story, however the religious undertones of the book are very strong, so if you are not a fan of reading about that, then this isn't the book for you.
June 2, 2025
This book has a happy ending. Sometimes it feels like the characters are too perfect.
November 13, 2016
4/5 angel stars
October 23, 2012
I love this series so hard. The setting really gets me. It is truly another character and I'd love to live there. I feel connected to it. Australia, horses, Victorian home--all of it. I want it. This story is really kind of predictable. It is convenient too. How lucky for all of them. If life worked out like that we'd all be sittin' pretty. Even as much as I love it and the character's I'm not much of an insta love kind of girl. I'd rather they were really great friends first. Or actually dated longer than one date before they got engaged. But, I liked the story even with those things. I wish author Anita Stansfield would resurrect this series and write more. I'd read 'em!
September 10, 2008
By far, my favorite of the series..at least so far. I have one left to read but I really enjoyed this one especially because you can really personalize it to yourself and your situation. It has some great LDS topics and themes outlined through-out the book that I really enjoyed, especially over coming trials and looking for the good throughout them. It also had a great romance story that yeah, was a little cheesy, but let's face it what else are you going to get with an LDS author. I really liked it.
March 12, 2016
This was another volume in the Gables of Legacy series. It tied in nicely with the previous books,but for me the story was not as compelling as the previous books. The Hamilton Family continue to have their share of family trials and learning to cope with them as they rely on each other and their love of the gospel and the peace it can bring. It seems they have more on their plates than most of us do, but then maybe there wouldn't be a story to tell if they didn't. I'm not sure it is very realistic in our lives today to have so many possible life threatening episodes.
February 23, 2008
My mom suggested I read these books from the church library and they couldn't have been more amazing and I'd recommend them to anyone. I tear up in every book and this one was the perfect conclusion to this five part series, you will fall in love with the Hamilton Family!!!
July 30, 2010
This is one of my favorites in the series - it's probably the romance :).
I like that Anita Stansfield makes these books individual stories. I don't get all stressed out waiting for the next book to come out, because they are complete stories in themselves.
I like that Anita Stansfield makes these books individual stories. I don't get all stressed out waiting for the next book to come out, because they are complete stories in themselves.
February 13, 2009
This one kind of seemed like she just flipped the same story as Jess and Tamra around a little to Emma and Scott. Don't get me wrong it was still a good book, there were just a lot of similarities between Tamra and Scott, almost the same story just different names.
February 5, 2008
This one is about a missionary sister who gets sick and has to come home because she is sick and what it takes to get her better.
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May 10, 2008I love all Anita Stansfield books. I learn something about having faith through trials, from each book that she writes.
August 16, 2008
Excellent
January 15, 2009
Own: Book/Tape/CD
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March 31, 2009This is the last of the series Gables of Legacy. It is a story of family unity, faith, and the miracles that can come through the power of the gospel.
September 24, 2009
It was interesting to see how applying the atonement of Jesus Christ can really elivate self appointed burdens in peoples lives.
April 28, 2010
I think this is my favorite book of this series. The Hamilton Family is amazingly wonderful and they are lucky to have someone like Scott Ivie join the family!
September 29, 2010
Shoot, I haven't married off the youngest daughter yet! Better add another book to this pointless series.
July 16, 2017
I liked this one. Only one more left to go and then I'll be sad because I'm done reading them all.
September 12, 2009
I love the way Stansfield writes. I love to get lost in these books!
September 11, 2011
Loved it.
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