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An Amish Christmas (Brides of Amish Country, Book 3) Mass Market Paperback – November 23, 2010

by Patricia Davids (Author)

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Book 4 of 14: Brides of Amish Country

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When Karen Imhoff finds a beaten man lying unconscious by the road in her Amish community, she doesn't hesitate to help. "John Doe" needs a place to stay while he regains his memory, and she has a room to rent. The handsome Englisher proves invaluable around the family farm, yet his presence wreaks havoc with her emotions. Karen has her younger siblings to care for. She can't fall for an outsider who doesn't know his own identity. But as Christmas draws closer, the simple grace of this lifeand this womancould inspire John to make Karen's dreams come true.

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USA Today best-selling author Patricia Davids was born in Kansas. After forty years as an NICU nurse, Pat switched careers to become an inspirational writer. She now enjoys laid back life on a Kansas farm, spending time with her family and playing with her dog Sugar, who thinks fetch should be a twenty-four hour a day game. When not throwing a ball, Pat is happily dreaming up new stories where love and faith conquer all. Contact her at pat@patriciadavids.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Love Inspired; Original edition (November 23, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0373876378
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0373876372
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.22 x 0.59 x 6.61 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,036,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #5,225 in Amish Romance (Books)
- #8,234 in Contemporary Christian Romance
- #225,171 in Contemporary Romance (Books)

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USA Today Bestselling author Patricia Davids grew up on a Kansas farm with four brothers. After college she began a wonderful career as a nurse. In 1973 Pat wrote a letter to a lonely sailor. Little did she know her talent with words would bring her love, marriage and motherhood.

An avid reader, Pat longed to write a book, but put her dream on hold as she raised a family and worked in an NICU. It wasn't until 1996 that she began writing seriously. Today, Pat enjoys crafting emotionally satisfying romances where love and faith bring two people together forever.

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meghanf

Wonderful, fast read!

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2011

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This is a wonderful story about two people from completely different lives who meet one fateful day. "John Doe" is found beaten and left for dead on the side of an Amish road when Karen Imhoff finds him. Karen takes him in to her Amish family during his recovery. As John recovers, him and Karen begin to fall in love. This story makes you feel as if you are there with the characters. The story takes you on a journey through love and pain, and, tough decisions. You won't be able to put this book down!

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Diane M. Ulitsch

The Hope of Love in Hope Springs

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2010

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When Karen discovered a man left for dead on the edge of her family's Amish farm, she knew she needed to help him. When he was released from the hospital a week later he had amnesia and could not remember anything about himself. John Doe, as he was named, stayed with the Imhoff family while he looked for work and tried to remember his old life. Along the way, he falls in love with Karen. She is a strong, devout Amish woman who was responsible for caring for her 3 younger siblings since her mother and 2 older siblings dies in an accident a few years ago.

John begins to see some flashes of his past but cannot see all the details nor can he remember much more. He later realizes who he is and why he was in Hope Springs. Will he stay and build a new life, the Amish way, or will he return to his old life? God has a plan for John but does it include Karen?

This is the first book that I have read from Patricia Davids. I truly enjoyed it! After doing some searching, I realized that this book is the third in a series called, Brides of Amish Country. The first book is Katie's Redemption followed by The Doctor's Blessing. Both books are from the Stepple Hill Love Inspired and are reasonably priced for the kindle at under $4 each. I am personally going to read the first two books after I have read a few more Christmas books by the end of the year.

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Mary B.

really wonderful

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2013

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Patricia David's is one of my favorite authors. She has outdone herself in writing "An Amish Christmas". For Lpve Inspired. From the tragedy of a John Doe found nearly beaten to death and lying in a ditch on Karen Imhoff's pfarm, to Johns search for his Identity, his knowledge and love for horses& for Karen,and his decision to become Amish;We are kept in suspense about what will happen when John regains his memory. Highly recommended !

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2011

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I enjoy Patricia David's writing. An Amish Christmas is a Christian romance with a bit of mystery thrown in. Amish Karen finds a man--obviously not Amish--lying unconscious in their field. He has been severely beaten by someone, and has no memory. He is somewhat acquainted with the Amish, and they struggle with what exactly that might mean. Was he Amish and left the faith and must be shunned, or just someone who knows a bit about the Amish? Is he already married? Does he have a life that will draw him away from her and back into the English world? Is this man the love of her life, or temptation to be resisted? After this book, I read two more of the author's books that took place in this same Amish community. Despite the title, An Amish Christmas is not mainly about Christmas. A good read.

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pat struck

Sweet Amish romance with a small mystery too.

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018

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Love this book. It was a sweet story about the Amish. The author is a wonderful writer and I have read the whole series. All of the books are great.

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015

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I have finished the three books in the bride's of amish country series. They are all wonderful stories that I totally enjoyed. I have always enjoyed learning more about the amish people and how they live. This was a good series, an rd I am eagerly awaiting another one!

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Sacrifices for a First--and Last-- Love

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017

This gentle romance flows along smoothly, with many challenges for the protagonists; the drama builds as an “Englischer” man seeks to court a devout Amish young woman. But the religious divide is not the only obstacle to their happiness.

Twenty-five year old Karen and her younger siblings--to whom she has acted as a mother for five years--discover the body of a man lying beside a wintry farm road. Although he is roused back to life, his memory is gone. He knows neither his name, his occupation, his marital status or why he was in the this Amish community. No one in the area apparently recognizes him, nor does anyone on the Internet seem to miss him either. Feeling pain both in his head (migraines) and his heart, he wonders why he is if he is doomed to be alone and abandoned. What can he do with his shattered life and stolen memories?

Easily readable this tale of forbidden love includes information regarding Amish customs, as well as many Amish words—most of which are translated or explained. He and Karen are convinced that God brought him to the Imhoff farm for purpose, but neither can fathom what that is..
Interspersed with religious morality and piety this little gem offers homespun wisdom to cope with the challenges and temptations of daily life—both for the Amish and for the "English." Still, it is the nature of the human heart to seek completion somewhere. Alas--could the price of finding his lost past prove too high?

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Peggy from Missouri

Peggy from St. Louis

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2013

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Again, Patricia David's has done an outstanding job. "An Amish Christmas" was a joy to read. It kept me trying to put the pieces of John Doe's life together. I did not expect his story, as it eventually was portrayed. It was nice to see characters from "The Doctor's Blessings," used in this book.

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