Redemption and forgiveness in the Christmas season.

A Wells Landing Christmas

About the Book

Book Title: A Wells Landing Christmas

Author: Amy Lillard
Release date: September 2018

Families rejoicing together, caroling parties full of cheer, and church get-togethers brimming with delicious cooking and warm fellowship. Ivy Weaver would give anything to be a part of Christmas in Wells Landing. But one reckless mistake made her an outsider, and it's all she can do now to tend to her ailing grandfather and make a living. She sure doesn't need Zeb Brenneman returning to help after he abandoned her for no reason. He's working hard to make amends, but Ivy isn't sure there's enough faith--or still-sparking love between them--to stir her forgiveness . . .

Zeb knows leaving Ivy was the biggest mistake he's ever made. Even though she won't hear him out, he's determined to prove he's become the trustworthy, steadfast man she truly deserves. But bright new chances and surprising revelations will give him and Ivy choices they never imagined. And finding their way back to each other will be the most challenging--and precious--Christmas gift of all . . .

 My Thoughts

In A Wells Landing Christmas by Amy Lillard, we see that Ivy Weaver’s life is nothing like that of her peers. She has become an outsider in a very close-knit community and on top of that she is the sole caretaker of an ailing grandfather with many signs of dementia. In the middle of her chaotic life, Zeb Brenneman returns after being gone two years.
With no one to turn to in her time of need, Ivy visits her new retirement/nursing center close to her home. She quickly discovers that they can not help her, but she might be able to bring the residents a little bit of joy by visiting. She soon befriends one resident and what started out as her being the helper, might just have turned into her getting the help she so desired.
I loved how Lillard added the element of dementia and the nursing center. It is not in every Amish novel that one reads how God uses an Englisher to lead an Amish back on the right path. I give this novel five stars and recommend it to everyone who loves Amish or Inspirational Fiction. 

Amy LillardAbout the Author

I'm a wife, mother, and bona fide Southern belle. Published author, expert corn bread maker, and Squirrel Princess.

I live in Tulsa, though I was born in Mississippi. I moved to the Sooner State when I was seventeen and met my soul mate and best friend not long after. I've retained a little of my Mississippi accent though most people think I'm from Texas. (?) Rob and I have been married for over twenty years and have a son--a mom proclaimed prodigy, of course!

I love homemade tacos, nail polish, and romance novels--not necessarily in that order. I'm a big fan of country music, a staunch proponent of saving the Oxford comma, and I'm shamefully obsessed with all things Harry Potter.

I believe that God is love. I guess that's why I adore romances.

I have always been intrigued with the Amish culture, their gentle ways and slower-paced lifestyle. (And I love, love, love the fact that they stay married for their lifetime.) But until recently I never thought to blend this interest with my penchant for romance. Okay, okay, I'm a bit old-fashioned and even enjoy the gender roles that are present in this culture. I love to cook and take care of my family. Yes, that's me June Cleaver with a laptop.

I dislike people trying to convince me to read the Twlight series (I'll get to it or I won't, either way I'm good with it), gratuitous violence, and strawberry ice cream. (I know I'm alone on this last one, and again, I'm good with it.)

Favorite movies--(besides HP) French Kiss, Maid of Honor, A Lot Like Love, Just Married, and Sweet Home Alabama. Oh, and Miss Congeniality, Sabrina (both versions) and a 1940's movie called Dear Ruth. If you haven't seen it, you should! A-dorable. Anything with Doris Day and most all of Marilyn's and Audrey's. 

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