They’re worlds apart.

Can love unite them?

Spending yet another Christmas without a husband isn’t something Lydia Speicher is looking forward to this season. Helping the new veterinarian, Thad Miller, navigate his way around the local farms is a welcome distraction, despite the Beachy Amish man’s shocking customs. But when Lydia accidentally crashes Thad’s truck and he’s forced to borrow her family’s sleigh, liberal Thad must live the conservative Old Order way of life until it’s fixed. Lydia and Thad couldn’t be more different, but while working together highlights their similarities, are they willing to change for love?

Reflections

This sweet, quick read will leave you enthralled from the beginning. Even though they are both Amish, Lydia and Thad’s religions are very different. Thad goes to college and drives a truck. Lydia uses a horse and buggy and didn’t get beyond the eighth grade. When you pick up a romance you know that the two main characters are your happy ending but I was on pins and needles wondering who was changing religions. And at what cost?

I could relate with Thad quite easily, being conflicted with drive and passion but also wanting to ensure it doesn’t overshadow the more important things in life. That is such a hard balance and Thad’s struggle was real. And as a fiber artist, Lydia’s crochet joy had me hooked.

Ms. Johns gets so much credit for making this Grinch tear up multiple times. The connections to God, family, and faith were so deep that I could not help it. It all came together so well and with so much thought and care. If you haven’t read an Amish romance but love holiday romances, this would be a great book to dip your toes into the Amish genre. For those who already love Amish romances, you will love this – Christmas time or not. Because, as you will feel when you read this – faith, love, and happiness are available to you year-round.