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The Christmas Singing: A Romance from the Heart of Amish Country
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The Christmas Singing: A Romance from the Heart of Amish Country
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The Christmas Singing: A Romance from the Heart of Amish Country
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The Christmas Singing: A Romance from the Heart of Amish Country

Written by Cindy Woodsmall

Narrated by Cassandra Campbell

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Experience the holidays with the Plain folk and discover the power of second chances in this touching story from the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Bridge of Peace.

Gideon Beiler has loved Mattie Eash since they were children. But when faced with unexpected circumstances, he makes up an excuse to end their engagement. He doesn't want to lie to her, but he believes that telling Mattie the truth will be more hurtful.

Brokenhearted, Mattie moves from Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania to Ohio, where she pursues her longtime dream of becoming a cake decorator. She finds a new beau-a man offering the secure relationship Gideon has denied her.

When Mattie is forced to return to Apple Ridge, she and Gideon must confront the suffering created by his dishonesty--and address the powerful emotions that continue to bind the two childhood friends.

After Gideon coldly broke her heart, can the warmth of the season revive Mattie's faith in love?

LanguageEnglish
Release dateOct 4, 2011
ISBN9780307943682
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The Christmas Singing: A Romance from the Heart of Amish Country

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Mattie has a pretty fulfilling life. She has her own cake shop and she enjoys making special cakes for people, but there is something - and someone - she avoids even thinking about. She came to this town to start her shop, where she had relatives, running away from her home when the love of her life broke up with her. Dire circumstances forced Mattie to return home, and she must face Gideon once again. But Gideon has not been truthful with Mattie, and he, too, must account for what he did and for what he didn’t say. Author Cindy Woodsmall has penned a short but meaningful tale about relationships and forgiveness. Good intentions to protect someone sometimes backfire, and you end up hurting the one you wanted to spare. A cautionary tale yet entertaining.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A Christmas Singing: A Romance from the Heart of Amish CountryCindy WoodsmallThis is a book about a young woman who was engaged to her best friend. Prior to the story they broke up and Mattie moved to another state. Through time she has found another suitor that works for her, when another tragedy occurs and this sends Mattie home to recover. This is where she runs into her ex-fiance. Through the community, family and friends she has to rebuild her life and determine if she and Gideon can make peace. This was an enjoyable story with characters from previous stories interlacing the current story. Cindy Woodsmall is an enjoyable writer to read. From the first book I picked up I was hooked. The characters were well developed, the Amish lifestyle was a minor part of the story, and yet they flowed well together. Overall it was an enjoyable book and I am waiting for more stories about this community.I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah for the purpose of review. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own. I am thankful to them for this opportunity.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    THE CHRISTMAS SINGING by Cindy Woodsmall is a heartwarming contemporary inspirational Amish fiction/romance set in Apple Ridge,Pennsylvania. This story a part of the Ada's House Series,see "The Hope of Refuge","The Bridge of Peace",and "The Harvest of Grace", but can be read as a stand alone with reappearing characters from the other stories. "The Christmas Singing" is the story of Mattie Eash and Gideon Beiler. Gideon had broken Mattie's heart by ending their engagement. Mattie brokenhearted moves away from Apple Ridge to Ohio,but has to return. "The Christmas Singing" has romance,love,secrets,lies,the Amish culture,community,second changes,heartache,redemptation,forgiveness and restoration. It has strong characters and a wonderful plot. "The Christmas Singing" is a wonderful,heartwarming of restoration and the warmth of Christmas.A must read for any who enjoys inspirational reads that is not "preachy",Amish,romance,and the power of love. Received for an honest review from Library Thing and the publisher. Details can be found at WaterBrook Press and mybookaddictionreviews.wordpress.com.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Although somewhat predictable, this was an enjoyable read. I enjoy Amish settings in Christian fiction so this was my kind of book. I read it in two sittings. Short and sweet, it focuses on a young Amish woman and her misconceptions about the reasons her longtime boyfriend broke up with her. He was protecting her but all she felt was hurt and betrayal. She moves near one of her brothers in another state to begin a new life for herself. All is going rather well until her bakery burns to the ground. She must return home for the holidays and her ex happens to be working on the building of her cousin's new home. They run into each other and things get a little complicated before it's all over.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Cozy is the exact and right description for The Christmas Singing. As I read the novella, I envisioned sitting in a comfy fire by the fireplace. I couldn't help it. The romance and mystery themes were evenly paced, and Cindy Woodsmall achieved making this a relaxing read despite the surprises scattered here and there in the story, mainly due to the mystery theme.I love the way the real reason behind Gideon and Mattie's breakup is slowly revealed. It was like a juicy tidbit is being dangled before us readers so that we will want to read more and more. That made reading this book even more exciting than it already is. The story is simple enough, but what clinches it is the breakup and tension.While I like the Gideon and Mattie characters equally the same, Sol was my favorite character and I couldn't help pitying him many times. He has this soft side that makes him endearing. Gideon and Mattie's conversations were my favorite parts in The Christmas Singing. I enjoyed analyzing them. There is much to think about and rationalize in the conversations.I don't know how Cindy managed to turn out a piece of work that is both relaxing, exciting, mysterious and romantic, but she certainly makes it turn out all good. The elements are all juggled well, and the ending leaves you feeling contented. This is just the type of book I'd sit back and read after those tense and complicated books (not that I don't love them too, though!). The Christmas Singing is one of the best Amish books I've read to date!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Sweet. This is the word I would use to describe this story- sweet. It is a shorter story- it comes right around 200 pages and is easily read in one sitting. The pacing in the story was excellent and the story was well told. I found myself rooting for all of the characters. I loved that Mattie was a cake decorator- that doesn't seem to be a typical Amish character (from what I read). It was fun to read about all the cakes that she made. I especially enjoyed the recipes from the cakes mentioned in the story.Cindy Woodsmall does a wonderful job creating an excellent story in so few pages. The characters are likable and although the story was predictable- that didn't take away from how enjoyable it was. This would make an excellent stocking stuffer or present for a family member or friend.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The Christmas Singing is a quick, G-rated romance. It's a predictable however enjoyable story. Can old wounds be healed? Mattie & Gideon were together but she moved away after they broke up. Mattie returns home later and sparks between to fly between her & Gideon however Mattie is already promised to another.Looking for a good, light, Christmas-themed story to start the season? I would recommend this one.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I really enjoyed reading this book. The story was very well written and the characters were very believeable. This is the best book I have read on the current Holiday Season. The ending is interesting and leaves us wondering if there might be a sequel. It was really fun to see what cake she would come up with next.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is a small Christmas book by author Cindy Woodsmall that tells the story of Mattie and Gideon, who were childhood sweethearts but who are currently estranged. As with many Amish fiction books, communication problems have caused the rift. Mattie moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio after her split with Gideon. He broke up with her, and she subsequently caught him with an English girl. However, the split was actually the result of a deliberate deception on Gideon's part to force it to occur. Now, Mattie is promised to Sol, who is steady and reliable but who does not make her heart sing. After a fire in her bakery causes Mattie to return to Pennsylvania for awhile, sparks start to fly between her and Gideon. Can the rift be repaired? Read the book and find out. It's a step above many of these ever-popular Amish novels.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    This is a simple, sweet Amish love story, with little depth orcomplexity of plot.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    First of all I must say that I am a TOTAL fan of Cindy Woodsmall. I have never read any of her books that I didn't love, and she always makes you want to follow the characters thru their whole lives! This book is equally well written, and I thoroughly enjoyed the holiday setting, It is a tale of forgiveness and love. I think anyone who enjoys Amish fiction will love this one as much as I did.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This book was OK, it was sweet, a nice clean Amish book. Normally I love Cindy Woodsmall and have always rated her books very high. This one was just a little slow for me. It was nicely done. It had great Characters. For some reason this time I really connected with the male character of Gideon, I really loved him and felt sorry for him at times. I kept want him to get his emotion act together and go get the girl!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Short, amishish novel about Mattie Eash who has her heart broken and moves away. Tragedy stricks and she returns home to be re- connected with Gideon Beiler.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is a small Christmas book by author Cindy Woodsmall that tells the story of Mattie and Gideon, who were childhood sweethearts but who are currently estranged. As with many Amish fiction books, communication problems have caused the rift. Mattie moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio after her split with Gideon. He broke up with her, and she subsequently caught him with an English girl. However, the split was actually the result of a deliberate deception on Gideon's part to force it to occur. Now, Mattie is promised to Sol, who is steady and reliable but who does not make her heart sing. After a fire in her bakery causes Mattie to return to Pennsylvania for awhile, sparks start to fly between her and Gideon. Can the rift be repaired? Read the book and find out. It's a step above many of these ever-popular Amish novels.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Gideon Beiler and Mattie Eash have been in love with each other since they were children and many assumed they would eventually marry. However, when Gideon gets devastating news he finds an excuse to break up with Mattie. Mattie’s heart is broken but she moves on, opening her own cake decorating business and dating Sol Bender. Gideon too has gone on with his life but has never really stopped loving Mattie. Unfortunate circumstances have brought Mattie back home and into Gideon’s life – will her return rekindle their romance or is it too late?Set in the Amish community, “The Christmas Singing” is a nicely done, at times poignant, novel about someone who loves his girlfriend so much he is willing to do whatever it takes to save her from hurt, even if it means ending their relationship. This would make an excellent novel for book clubs as Gideon’s actions, while noble, are ripe for discussion. Author Cindy Woodsmall does an excellent job of showing just how much not only the reason for Gideon’s decision has cost him but how the decision itself has hurt him. Woodsmall also does an excellent job with Mattie’s character. She is a bit scatterbrained (at times devastatingly so), a talented cake decorator, and worried about her mother’s health. People, including Gideon, seem to want to protect her and don’t realize how strong she is – Woodsmall does an excellent job of developing that aspect of her character. Also well done, if a bit sad, are the reasons Mattie is dating Sol. Again, all of this would make a good book for a book club discussion. Finally, having the novel set at Christmas adds a lot of magic to the story.“The Christmas Singing” is a nice romance.