Christmas has come to Pinecraft in bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray’s final Amish Brides of Pinecraft novel, an uplifting story that proves anything is possible when you follow your heart
When manager Beverly Overholt’s beloved Orange Blossom Inn is broken into, she’s shaken to the core. The inn has been her whole life since arriving in the quaint Amish vacation town of Pinecraft, Florida. Hoping to repair what’s been lost, Beverly calls Eric Wagler, the inn’s handsome owner. To her surprise, he promises to be on the next flight out of Philadelphia.
Ever since her fiancé jilted her, Beverly’s been closed off to love. However, with Eric things feel different. She can’t help but be hopeful that their work relationship will turn into something more—even though they are from different worlds. She grew up Amish and is now Mennonite. Eric, on the other hand, grew up on the city streets of Philadelphia. How could they ever find common ground?
But as Beverly and Eric put the inn back together, prepare for Christmas, and even witness romance blossoming for another couple, the trust—and love—between them grows. Will Christmas bring a second chance for Beverly? And if it does, will she be brave enough to take it?
Someone has broken into the Orange Blossom Inn. Beverly Overholt, the operator of the inn was not home at the time but when she sees what has happened she is visibly shaken. As soon as the police leave she calls Eric Wagler, who is the owner. He tries to get her to calm down and promises he will fly down in the morning from Pennsylvania to Florida to help her straighten everything out. Beverly no longer feels safe at the inn and even though it is the holiday season and the inn is booked for weeks to come, she starts calling travelers up and canceling their reservations. She can't possibly feel safe with strangers there.
While all of this is going on, we learn there are children in Pinecraft going hungry. How could this happen? The Amish always take care of their own. But there are secrets in Pinecraft and some are hidden very deeply. Between the break in and the young peoples personal struggles, the whole town comes together to try and make things right. A CHRISTMAS BRIDE IN PINECRAFT is all about healing and forgiveness and overcoming troubled pasts. You can't help but get caught up in everyone's lives, and will find yourself cheering for everyone.
I have really enjoyed meeting all my new friends in Pinecraft. I am going to miss them. I have shared in their joy and sadness. New lives beginning and new relationships. We've even had weddings to share. Will Beverly be able to let go of what happened at the inn and not let it define her? Will she ever feel safe again? A CHRISTMAS BRIDE IN PINECRAFT is a beautiful story of love, friendship, forgiveness, and redemption. Grab yourself a big cup of coffee or hot chocolate, get on the couch with your favorite blanket, and spend the afternoon taking a trip to visit my friends in Pinecraft, Florida.
Beloved bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray concludes her Amish Brides of Pinecraft series with a story of forgiveness and trusting your heart...just in time for Christmas.
When Beverly Overholt’s beloved Orange Blossom Inn is broken into, she’s shaken to her core. After all, the inn has been her whole life since her fiancé left her for her best friend. In the face of repairing what’s been lost, Beverly calls Eric Wagler, the inn’s handsome owner. To her surprise, he promises to be on the next flight out to Sarasota. Beverly’s been closed off to love for years, but with Eric, she can’t help seeing a glimmer of hope—even if they’re from different worlds.
From the moment Eric met Beverly, he’s tried to fight his attraction to her. Though now Mennonite, Beverly was raised Amish, but Eric grew up in Philadelphia and got into his fair share of trouble as a young man. Though he’s worked to overcome his earlier mistakes, with Beverly’s security scare, Eric’s sure she’s not going to want anything more to do with him. And considering how he might just want a future with her…that’s a tough pill to swallow.
My review: A Christmas Bride in Pinecraft, the fourth and final book in the Amish Brides of Pinecraft series is my favorite book to date. The storyline was wonderful and was one I could personally relate to. In addition to Beverly’s story, we get caught up with the lives of the other characters from the series.
When the Orange Blossom Inn is broken into Beverly naturally turns to its owner, Eric. Eric drops everything and goes to Florida to not only see to the inn but to make sure Beverly is ok. Upon his arrival, he finds that Beverly is a mess. Her sense of security is gone and she is a bundle of nerves. A conversation between the two uncovers information about Eric’s past that Beverly isn’t sure how or if she can deal with it. I love how Shelley Shepard Gray wrote of Beverly’s struggle with the information. Having been in a similar situation, I thought the feelings Beverly experienced were genuine and authentic.
I also liked the blossoming friendship between Josiah Yoder and Effie Kauffman. Their friendship was sweet and I would love to read more about these characters in the future (hint, hint Shelley!). These two were my favorite “couple” in the entire series.
This book will naturally be a hit with fans of Amish fiction. I think people who love romance books or just good, clean books with a great story will enjoy this book as well. This is the excellent book for romance lover , not only for Christmas time but for all time of the year .