1. Thankful, Return to Sugarcreek Series #2
    Shelley Shepard Gray
    HarperCollins / 2014 / Trade Paperback
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    4.8 out of 5 stars for Thankful, Return to Sugarcreek Series #2. View reviews of this product. 22 Reviews
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  1. Tina W
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Loved it and cant give out any additional book details that are not on the backcover.
    January 1, 2015
    Tina W
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Shelley Shepard Gray had me on my toes; Thankful: Return to Sugarcreek, Book Two is a page turner. Thankful: Return to Sugarcreek, Book Two is a mixture of Amish and English characters living in the town of Sugarcreek.

    I have read Shelley Shepard Gray's books in the past and will be reading more of Shelley's Amish books in the future.
  2. Shirlcur
    Westland, Michigan
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Thankful
    August 21, 2014
    Shirlcur
    Westland, Michigan
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Love the books by Ms. Gray. Have a lot of her books. This one is very good in the series. Can hardly wait for the next one to come out. One of the best Authors out there to write Amish books.
  3. Britt98
    Grand Prairie, TX
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Such a Sweet Story!
    August 17, 2014
    Britt98
    Grand Prairie, TX
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I really enjoyed Thankful, the second book in the Return to Sugarcreek series. If you have not read the first, don't worry, Thankful can stand alone.

    This was such a sweet story. Christina and Aden are both really likeable characters. Right from the beginning I felt connected to them and really wanted everything to work out for them. The chemistry was very strong between them in the story and watching Aden attempt to pull away from that attraction made for a very interesting book. I loved the way Aden and Christina's relationship played out and was so happy with how they ended up coming together.

    A side-story that is a continuing thread from the first book of the series, Hopeful, follows Ben and Judith into unknown territory as they begin their journey into adoption and foster care. I was a little nervous as I read about Judith's emotional state through part of the story. I wasn't sure how things would play out for them, but the author did a great job of showing God's grace and allowing Judith to see that He had a plan for their family that was bigger than just Judith's wants or needs. It was a very touching addition to the book.

    I loved this book from start to finish and recommend it to fans of Amish fiction.
  4. VicsMediaRoom
    Irvine, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Romance Unlike Any Other
    May 31, 2014
    VicsMediaRoom
    Irvine, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Shelley Shepard Gray in her new book, "Thankful" Book Two in the Return to Sugarcreek series published by Avon Inspire takes us into the lives of Christina Kempf and Aden Reese.

    From the back cover: From bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray comes a tender story of faith, family, and finding love with the Amish of Sugarcreek

    Christina Kempf has always felt that God chose Aden Reese to be her husband. When they were children, Aden was there to save her when she fell through a patch of thin ice, and he's been by her side ever since. After his parents died in a car accident ten years ago, the Kempfs raised Aden as one of their own, and everyone sees Aden and Christina as brother and sister. But Christina has never given up hope that Aden will one day see her as the perfect woman for him . . . and ask her to be his wife.

    Despite what his heart wants, Aden can't find it in himself to repay the Kempfs' kindness with an admission that his feelings for Christina have only ever been romantic. But when she's pressured by her parents to court more broadly, Christina begins to accept the attentions of Sugarcreek's young men.

    Now Aden must make a choice. Will he stand by and watch the love of his life slip away? Or will he risk losing the love and trust of the family he holds dear to tell Christina how he truly feels?

    I made a mistake. I did not read the first book in this series, "Hopeful". But that is okay as Ms. Gray did a wonderful job in keeping this a stand alone within the series. It helps if you know what happened in the first book however it does not detract from the current goings on. I do not believe that I have ever read a plot like this one. Aden is in love with Christina and she in love with him. Due to tragedy Aden moves in with the Kempfs and is seen as part of the family. Now Aden is torn as Christina is forced to court but he doesn't want to seem disloyal to the family. This is an exceptional story with exceptional characters that you care for and so want them to get together. I liked it a lot and am so looking forward to the next book in this series.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group. 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."
  5. Kristie
    Ohio
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent continuation of an Amish series!
    May 28, 2014
    Kristie
    Ohio
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    The second book in the "Return to Sugarcreek" series. It was good to catch up with some old friends. Judith and Ben Knox are considering adopting and becoming foster parents to a child whose mom is in prison. And Christina Kempf has lived with Aden Reese since his parents were killed in an accident. She has more than brotherly feelings for him. Does he feel the same? Also, Christina had a near drowning in a local pond when she was younger. Can she overcome her paralyzing fear? The character really change and grow throughout the story as they step out of their comfort zones. Their actions seem very realistic and the growth and increasing faith in the characters is a pleasure to watch. I'm part of Shelley Shepard Gray's group "The Buggy Bunch." I received a free copy but I also purchased a second copy.
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