It is 1864 and the nation is still torn apart by civil war when Heather Worth discovers she is with child. She has been working as a laundress with her husband's army unit, but when the army gets orders to march south to Tennessee, Gideon insists Heather go home to have their child under safer conditions. Heather agrees, but returns home to another kind of devastation--deaths in the family and a father who refuses to forgive her for marrying a Yankee. With nowhere else to turn, Heather seeks refuge at the Shaker village of Harmony Hill, where her great aunt Sophrena lives. There, after many peaceful years at Harmony Hill, Sophrena is having doubts about her Shaker path. Both women are in need of love and forgiveness--whether given or received. With Christmas coming, can the miracle of new life fill their hearts with unexpected joy?
Ann H. Gabhart's many fans will be thrilled to return to Harmony Hill at Christmastime for this stirring story of healing and hope.
Ann H. Gabhart's many fans will be thrilled to return to Harmony Hill at Christmastime for this stirring story of healing and hope.
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Ann H. Gabhart caught the writing bug at the age of ten and has been writing ever since. She's published over twenty-five books for both adults and young adults. Scent of Lilacs, her first inspirational novel, was chosen as a Top Ten Books in Christian Fiction by Booklist magazine. Her first Shaker book, The Outsider, was a finalist for ECPA Christian Fiction Book of the Year and was a Top Pick by Romantic Times Book Review Magazine.
Ann lives on a farm in Kentucky not far from where she was born. She and her husband have three children and nine grandchildren. Ann loves hiking on her farm with her grandkids and her dog, Oscar. Her website is www.annhgabhart.com.
If you like me are a fan of Ann's Shaker Stories then you are going to love this one.
I was so excited to go back to Harmony Hill.
Faith, Love and Hope are sprinkled though out this book. You don't want to miss this Christmas Novella.
If you have not yet read one of Ann's Shaker books then this is the very one to start with. This is a must read this Christmas season.
I gave this book 5 stars and I highly recommend it.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.
Great review Mary.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book!!! Thanks, for a great review Mary!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the comments today about this Christmas story of Ann Gabhart's, I would like to read this one and visit the shakers again...
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Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com)
I haven't had the opportunity to read any of Ann Gabhart's books. It sounds like a delightful read! Thanks for the review!
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Terrific review, Mary! This sounds like a wonderful Christmas story!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to read this! Thank you again, Mary, for another great review!
ReplyDeleteI love Ann's books! Your review was spot on! Thanks for your review and giveaway Mary!
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Judy B
I would love to read this one. I love Ann's books. Enjoyed your review.
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Diana
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This book is on my must read list. I love Christmas books!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great review
Cathy Weber
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Cathy, you are the WINNER of this book! I will get it right out to you!
DeleteLove it that sound really good !!! Great Job { like always } Blessings DanaGirl
ReplyDeleteThank you for your review, Mary. I have read all of Ann's books on the Shakers and loved them. I most certainly would enjoy this Christmas book! Thanks for this chance to enter this contest! Thank you, Ann, for writing this book! Hoping to win!flowersmarylou85@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love her books and will definitely be reading this one. Big fan, here!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading the Shakers books by Ann. They were great and Ann is as wonderful author. I love reading Christmas books. Mary, your review is terrific. Looking forward to reading this book.
ReplyDeleteBarbara Thompson
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Thanks Mary for another great review. I have 5 of Ann's books and would love to win her Christmas book. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this Shaker book. Love Christmas stories.
ReplyDeleteMary, with a wonderful review like you have given, I definitely want to know more. I want to know about Heather and Gideon's story and Heather and her great aunt's story. Hoping for this one!
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I would love to read this. Thanks for another honest review. Rhonda
ReplyDeleteThis is on the top of my wish list right now. I have read other wonderful reviews of this book, and I love Ann's books! Great review, Mary!
ReplyDeleteAnn has a special way of writing. I really enjoy her books.
ReplyDelete~Cindi