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  1. Foster3
    Ontario, Canada
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The Different Setting Makes an Interesting Change!
    October 30, 2013
    Foster3
    Ontario, Canada
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    his is the fourth in Barbara's "Quilts of Lancaster Series' and it was certainly no surprise or disappointment! This book is another winner! The author takes the Amish out of the secure, peaceful community in which they live, travelling to... of all places!! New York City!! Totally different setting from most of the Amish genre. If you enjoy reading Amish books but like a change from the norm, try this one!

    Every since her stepmother, Jenny purchased a snow globe of the New York City skyline, Annie has had the greatest desire to visit this busy, hustling, bustling place. Annie dreams of being a writer, just like Jenny, knowing that it will not happen in her own community! She wants to see the New York Times building and see how she would feel to live in this exciting town.

    Jenny's purpose in visiting her former place of employment, is to receive an award for her writing. As unlikely as it seems for an Amish family, set in its ways, they decide to go with her on a vacation. Along with Annie's friend, Aaron, they proceed to do the typical tourist sightseeing, the store windows, and skate at Rockefeller Center rink. This is so totally foreign to this conservative people. The many feelings they experience, fear, nervousness, threats, as well as excitement is so well developed in each unique character that you feel, with them. Your heart breaks for some of the disappointments and fears of the individuals. Each becomes a close friend, near to your heart. The character development is what always makes for a good read for me. I must be able to identify with at least one of the characters and certainly had no difficulty in doing this in this book!

    Aaron watches Annie's excitement and enthusiasm, with concern and fear. What if Annie won't return to the quieter life?? His love for her could be the breaking point!! If she stays to work in New York City, all of his plans for their future will dissolve. An unexpected offer that Annie receives threatens to change ALL of their lives forever!!

    Will Annie be able to accept God's plan for her life?? Will the thrill and excitement destroy a romance??

    Definitely a book to put on your Christmas reading list!!

    I enjoyed every minute and regretted the moment when the story came to an end.

    This book was supplied by the author and Abingdon Press Fiction, in exchange for a fair and honest review.
  2. Moonpie
    PRYOR
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A PERFECT CHRISTMAS STORY!
    October 14, 2013
    Moonpie
    PRYOR
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Amish fiction is one of my favorite reads, and I get especially excited when I see one like this that has a different story line. This is the perfect book for a comfy Christmas read (or anytime!).

    Annie has always dreamed of being a writer, just like her stepmother. She lost her mother at a young age, and when her father remarried. Jenny, his new wife was a famous news correspondent in New York City before she married Annie's dad and became Amish. The mother, daughter bond is as strong as if not stronger than any biological one.

    Not only is Annie passionate about being Amish and being a writer, her other dream is to visit New York where her mother worked. Having been raised Amish she is very curious to know about Jenny's life before coming to be a part of their family.

    It looks like that dream is going to come true when Jenny receives an invitation to be honored for her past media work for children in worn torn countries. The whole family makes plans to attend, including Annie's older and younger brother. Jenny shared many plans to show her family her old home before she joined the family: tourist sites, the television studio where she worked, the New York Times and more!

    Annie was so focused on her writing career she never gave much thought to marriage and was shocked to realize Aaron Beiler was interested in her in that way. Her oldest brother is injured in an accident and the trip is almost canceled, but her grandmother saves the day by offering to stay with him. Aaron is invited to take his place. Annie sees it as an opportunity for them to get to know each other better. His fear that she might want to stay in New York ultimately causes tension between the two of them, possibly ending the romance.

    The trip was everything Annie dreamed of and a few shocking surprises more. Opportunities arrive she could only dream of, but her heart is torn as to the right decision to make.

    This story gave me those warm fuzzy feelings. The love and closeness being Annie's parents and her family was so refreshing. The intimacy and understanding in Annie's and Jenny's interactions showed a bond every girl dreams of having with her mother. It was intriguing to see such a worldly place as New York through the eyes of the Amish, and also the experience of Jenny revisiting her old life after becoming Amish. I admired Jenny with how she was able to go back to her old life yet not be intimidated or feel out of place as an Amish woman. Being a part of their visits to tourist attractions was fun! It was especially meaningful to me the way Ms. Cameron brought so many biblical truths and applications into the character's experiences. A must read! This is the first book of Ms. Cameron's I have read but am definitely read the rest in this series!

    I received this book free from Abingdon Press. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
  3. VicsMediaRoom
    Irvine, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Wonderful Christmas Story
    October 13, 2013
    VicsMediaRoom
    Irvine, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Barbara Cameron in her new book, "Annie's Christmas Wish" Book Four in the Quilts Of Lancaster County series published by Abingdon Press takes us into the life of Annie Bontrager.

    From the back cover: Will New York City lure Annie away from her home...and the possibility of love?

    Ever since her stepmother brought her a snow globe of the New York City skyline, Annie has wanted to visit and see the city. Annie dreams of being a writer like Jenny, she wants to see the New York Times building and see what it's like to live in this exciting city.

    When Jenny is set to receive an award in the city, the family decides a visit is a good idea. Along with Annie's friend, Aaron, they watch the Macy's Christmas parade, admire the decorated store windows and skate at the Rockefeller Center rink. Aaron watches Annie's excitement, concerned that the woman he loves won't return to their quieter life, especially after an unexpected offer threatens to change all of their lives forever.

    As an ex-New Yorker I can say from experience that there is nothing like Christmas in New York. There is so much to see and do normally but it is highly escalated at Christmastime. Annie and her whole family are going to visit New York for the first time because her step mother is going to receive an award. Aaron, Annie's long time friend who is in love with her, is afraid that she might not come back and is also there for the visit. As Annie gets caught up in the excitement of the trip Aaron works to refocus her attention on what is the true meaning of Christmas. It is into this environment that Ms. Cameron manages to weave a romance that just captivates you. She makes you care for all the characters and their journey. This is also just plain fun and exciting as well. If you want to read a genuine story about Christmas then this is the book for you.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Abingdon Press. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
  4. Myname22
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Easy fun read
    October 11, 2013
    Myname22
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    I really enjoyed this book I love reading about Annie all grown up. I really enjoyed how Barbara Cameron describes New York it makes me want to go there. Seeing Annie how much she looked up, loves here mom and wants to know more about her just makes you feel good.The the story between Annie and Aaron just warms your heart. This is the 4th book in this series, and After reading them all you fall in love with this family. I hope she writes about Joshua the brother.
  5. shhhhmommysreading
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Gets to the true heart of the season!
    October 11, 2013
    shhhhmommysreading
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Grab a cup of peppermint tea, snuggle under a comfy blanket, and prepare to be transported to Amish country for Christmastime in Annie's Christmas Wish. This story is the fourth in the Quilts of Lancaster County series, but reads well by itself, with enough background knowledge that you will feel as though you know the Bontrager family pretty quickly. If you are looking for a novel that cuts through the production that has become Christmas, and gets to the heart of the season, this is the book for you.

    Miss Cameron's writing comes alive with the warmth and love of an Amish family that steps out of their everyday life, and travels to New York for a vacation before Christmas. Readers are taken around the city, experiencing everything through the eyes of a family that, for most members, have never seen anything like a big city Christmas. Annie, the title character, is easy to identify with as she struggles with juggling her dreams with the love she has for her family, and a possible future with a childhood friend, who might just be something more.

    This novel left me feeling hopeful, warm, and thankful. It is a good, clean story about people who understand what is truly important, and it sets a good example that I wish to strive for.
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