"The Gift"
by Shelley Shepard Gray
by Shelley Shepard Gray
The Schwartz family is happy to be spending Christmas on their new farm in Hart County. But when Susanna Schwartz hears gunshots that causes her buggy to overturn, and then her little sister falls through a wooden bridge into the icy creek, it becomes clear from these dangerous “accidents” that someone wants them gone.
Neil Vance has been heartbroken ever since his parents lost their family farm. He knows it’s not the Schwartz family’s fault, but he can’t help but be resentful. Until he meets Susanna. She is kind-hearted and bold, and Neil can’t stop thinking about her pretty green eyes.
Neil thinks the accidents are just that, but Susanna’s father is convinced the Vance family is responsible. Susanna refuses to believe Neil would do anything to harm her. She’s fallen in love with him and knows he is a good man. But her family is ready to pack up and move, and time is running out to uncover the truth before someone gets hurt…or worse.
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The Swartz family are excited to be in their new home in Hart County Kentucky. But no one seems to be happy to have them there and they don't know why. When Susanna is involved in a buggy accident caused by gun shots, a kind, handsome young man comes to her rescue. But when he finds out who she is, he doesn't want anything to do with her. This is only the beginning of a series of "accidents" against Susanna and her family. Who is so against them?
Neil Vance is a very bitter young man who has decided not to like the Swartz family because they have bought their family farm after his father lost it due to gambling debts. When all the "accidents" begin to happen, Neil thinks they are just that- "accidents" . But Susanna's father is convinced that somehow Neil's family is involved. Susanna refuses to believe that Neil would harm her or her family. She has grown to love him and knows him to be a good man. But time is running out to find out who is behind all these incidents, because her family is ready to pack up and leave, before someone gets hurt or worse.
Shelley Shepherd Gray always writes a good book, but this one is exceptionally so. It is a beautiful Christmas story of intrigue and also reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. We sometimes blame others for our mistakes, and that only leads to bitterness and jealously. Also what we have or don't have isn't important but our faith in God and how we treat others.
I received a complementary copy from Litfuse Publishers in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Neil Vance has been heartbroken ever since his parents lost their family farm. He knows it’s not the Schwartz family’s fault, but he can’t help but be resentful. Until he meets Susanna. She is kind-hearted and bold, and Neil can’t stop thinking about her pretty green eyes.
Neil thinks the accidents are just that, but Susanna’s father is convinced the Vance family is responsible. Susanna refuses to believe Neil would do anything to harm her. She’s fallen in love with him and knows he is a good man. But her family is ready to pack up and move, and time is running out to uncover the truth before someone gets hurt…or worse.
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The Swartz family are excited to be in their new home in Hart County Kentucky. But no one seems to be happy to have them there and they don't know why. When Susanna is involved in a buggy accident caused by gun shots, a kind, handsome young man comes to her rescue. But when he finds out who she is, he doesn't want anything to do with her. This is only the beginning of a series of "accidents" against Susanna and her family. Who is so against them?
Neil Vance is a very bitter young man who has decided not to like the Swartz family because they have bought their family farm after his father lost it due to gambling debts. When all the "accidents" begin to happen, Neil thinks they are just that- "accidents" . But Susanna's father is convinced that somehow Neil's family is involved. Susanna refuses to believe that Neil would harm her or her family. She has grown to love him and knows him to be a good man. But time is running out to find out who is behind all these incidents, because her family is ready to pack up and leave, before someone gets hurt or worse.
Shelley Shepherd Gray always writes a good book, but this one is exceptionally so. It is a beautiful Christmas story of intrigue and also reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. We sometimes blame others for our mistakes, and that only leads to bitterness and jealously. Also what we have or don't have isn't important but our faith in God and how we treat others.
I received a complementary copy from Litfuse Publishers in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.