What do you think?
Rate this book
The Christmas Task
Charis Otto is eager to spend the holiday season with her beau, Eli. Perhaps, he’ll propose to her on Christmas. However, her plans are dashed when her mother forces her to go help her ailing aunt in Illinois. She tearfully departs Ohio, promising Eli she’ll write him often and be back in time for Christmas . Eli agrees to write her as well, and the two sweethearts begin a long-distance relationship.
When Charis arrives in Regentsville, Illinois, she is not welcomed as warmly as she expected, and it leads her to missing home—and Eli, that much more. However, she begins to forge a friendship with Laban Raber, the man who runs her ailing aunt’s farm.
Charis is diligent in her letter writing to Eli, but finds the longer she’s gone, the more infrequent are Eli’s responses. Not to mention, she’s growing fonder of Laban with every passing day.
When her aunt takes a turn for the worst, Charis relies on Laban, who has proven to be dependable and steady and quite charming. In an act of sacrifice, Laban takes on the extra load so Charis can go home for Christmas. Charis readily goes, but once she arrives and sees Eli, she realizes she has been mistaken all along. Now, all she wants is to get back to Illinois and Laban—but what kind of welcome will she receive this time?
When Charis arrives in Regentsville, Illinois, she is not welcomed as warmly as she expected, and it leads her to missing home—and Eli, that much more. However, she begins to forge a friendship with Laban Raber, the man who runs her ailing aunt’s farm.
Charis is diligent in her letter writing to Eli, but finds the longer she’s gone, the more infrequent are Eli’s responses. Not to mention, she’s growing fonder of Laban with every passing day.
When her aunt takes a turn for the worst, Charis relies on Laban, who has proven to be dependable and steady and quite charming. In an act of sacrifice, Laban takes on the extra load so Charis can go home for Christmas. Charis readily goes, but once she arrives and sees Eli, she realizes she has been mistaken all along. Now, all she wants is to get back to Illinois and Laban—but what kind of welcome will she receive this time?
128 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2022
96 people are currently reading
29 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 reviews
November 15, 2022
The Christmas Task is a sweet Christmas story written by Hannah Miller. This story has wonderful characters and the storyline moves along at a great pace. When Claris travels to help take care of her ailing aunt she is sad to be leaving the man she loved behind but as she reaches her destination she is shocked to find a handsome young Amish man waiting for her. Her journey in her new destination helps her discover God's path for her and changes her life in a most unexpected way.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I was not approached to post a favorable response and all opinions are my own. I have rated this story with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I was not approached to post a favorable response and all opinions are my own. I have rated this story with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.
February 16, 2023
Blessings Received
What a very lovely story. Things happen for a reason and if you think about it, you'll realize that it's really a blessing. Charis didn't want to go help her Aunt who lived in another State, so far away from home. But when she got there her life changed. The way this Author put together the changes in Charis life is so sweet and keeps you wanting to read more. It's heart warming and touching.
What a very lovely story. Things happen for a reason and if you think about it, you'll realize that it's really a blessing. Charis didn't want to go help her Aunt who lived in another State, so far away from home. But when she got there her life changed. The way this Author put together the changes in Charis life is so sweet and keeps you wanting to read more. It's heart warming and touching.
November 10, 2022
The Christmas Task
This book was fairly easy reading as Charis goes from one relationship with Eli to another relationship with Laban. She was so excited when she saw him at the bus station.
This book was fairly easy reading as Charis goes from one relationship with Eli to another relationship with Laban. She was so excited when she saw him at the bus station.
March 1, 2023
Sweet Romance
“Christmas Task” was a lovely, cozy read. I was captivated by the first paragraph and hated to put it down to complete my chores. It’s a satisfying book I’m sure everyone will enjoy.
“Christmas Task” was a lovely, cozy read. I was captivated by the first paragraph and hated to put it down to complete my chores. It’s a satisfying book I’m sure everyone will enjoy.
March 5, 2023
Great book
I read "The Christmas Task" by Hannah Miller through the kindle Unlimited program. I love Christmas books and Amish stories, so this one was a win, win for me. It was a clean, sweet, fast read. I enjoyed it very much.
I read "The Christmas Task" by Hannah Miller through the kindle Unlimited program. I love Christmas books and Amish stories, so this one was a win, win for me. It was a clean, sweet, fast read. I enjoyed it very much.
November 11, 2022
The Christmas Task
Charis found out the man she left at home when she went to help her aunt was not the man God chose for her and she found real love
Charis found out the man she left at home when she went to help her aunt was not the man God chose for her and she found real love
November 22, 2022
wonderful book
January 14, 2023
The Christmas Task
I have read many Hannah Miller stories. This book is sweet and endearing. Both Charis and Laban are well developed characters. Enjoy.
I have read many Hannah Miller stories. This book is sweet and endearing. Both Charis and Laban are well developed characters. Enjoy.
February 4, 2023
enjoyed it,
Loved the book! Need a sequel. She is a very good author! Heartwarming as usual. Be sure to read it
Loved the book! Need a sequel. She is a very good author! Heartwarming as usual. Be sure to read it
November 23, 2022
Loved this book and anything fro. Hannah Miller
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 reviews