Experience the holidays with the Plain folk and discover the power of second chances in this touching story from the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Bridge of Peace. Gideon Beiler has loved Mattie Eash since they were children. But when faced with unexpected circumstances, he makes up an excuse to end their engagement. He doesn’t want to lie to her, but he believes that telling Mattie the truth will be more hurtful. Brokenhearted, Mattie moves from Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania to Ohio, where she pursues her longtime dream of becoming a cake decorator. She finds a new beau—a man offering the secure relationship Gideon has denied her. When Mattie is forced to return to Apple Ridge, she and Gideon must confront the suffering created by his dishonesty--and address the powerful emotions that continue to bind the two childhood friends.
After Gideon coldly broke her heart, can the warmth of the season revive Mattie’s faith in love?
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"I think this was one of the better Amish novels I've read, and I usually like them all. This one was less than 200 pages and went quickly. Very good." — Linda (4 out of 5 stars)
"I think this was one of the better Amish novels I've read, and I usually like them all. This one was less than 200 pages and went quickly. Very good."
" Quick short and mostly predictable but still a good book. "
" Short, amishish novel about Mattie Eash who has her heart broken and moves away. Tragedy stricks and she returns home to be re- connected with Gideon Beiler. "
" I am a big fan of Cindy Woodsmall and love her writing style. This book did not disappoint! "
" It was a light-hearted, easy-to-read book. Great for a break. "
" Another enjoyable read by Cindy Woodsmall. "
" It's a cute story...completely predictable, but somehow I still wanted to know what happened. :) "
Cindy Woodsmall is the Christian Booksellers Association bestselling author of eighteen works of fiction and one nonfiction book. Her writing has been featured on ABC‘s Nightline and the front page of the Wall Street Journal
Cassandra Campbell has won multiple Audie Awards, Earphones Awards, and the prestigious Odyssey Award for narration. She was been named a “Best Voice” by AudioFile magazine and in 2018 was inducted in Audible’s inaugural Narrator Hall of Fame.
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