What a heart warming, soul searching book this was! I loved the characters who each were searching for God’s plan for their life.
Many thanks to Waterbrook and Multnomah and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

When I choose books from NetGalley I generally just look for books by my favorite authors and then request them. I had no idea that this book would be a follow up to the Christmas Remedy that the Woodsmall ladies had written previously. However, it is! And it is delightful! The story, named A Christmas Haven, centers on Holly’s sister Ivy and her confusion about remaining Amish. Holly was the young woman in the first book who found love despite her yearning to bring medicine to her community. This story also follows up with her upcoming marriage and learning to accept the choices God has for her life. We also meet Arlan and Magda, a brother and sister from an ultra conservative Amish community. Arlan is looking for answers and trying to help his sister, but feels torn between God’s grace and the rules of men, especially his father. Can Ivy and Arlan help each other discover what God has in store? And will Holly remember the promise of love, even when things don’t follow her plans? I would definitely recommend this book. It is a sweet heartfelt story with a good message about faith and finding answers in God’s word. I received a free copy of this story from NetGalley. all opinions are my own.

Wow! Another great book by Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall! In this story, Old Order Amish Ivy is struggling with her passion for party planning vs the requirements of her Amish community and family. Meanwhile, Arlan and his sister have family issues that become intertwined with Ivy's family. The stories unfold throughout the book, weaving in and out of each individuals struggles and growth. Very real-to-life fiction with romance. GREAT Amish fiction!!!

This is a very well written book. The authors have a way with words that makes the book come to life. This is a heartwarming story about putting others before yourself and how God always has the best plan for your life, you just have to trust Him, even when it's hard. A wonderful book with a beautiful message. Thank you WaterBrook & Multnomah via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own and I highly recommend this book.

It took me a little bit to get all the characters in order, straight in my head, but then it was easier to follow the various storylines. Each of the various main characters has their own baggage and their own crosses to bear, and the supporting characters seem to be people we should have a bit of information about (possibly from a previous novel?), but it doesn't detract from the story, just leaves you wondering about a few of the comments. The brother seems to play a larger role toward the end, which leaves me wondering if the next book will focus on him...