As the most joyous of seasons comes to the Amish community of Wells Landing, Oklahoma, one young woman gets a chance to start again—and rediscover the gift of true love . . . Families rejoicing together, caroling parties full of cheer, and church get-togethers brimming with delicious cooking and warm fellowship. Ivy Weaver would give anything to be a part of Christmas in Wells Landing. But one … of Christmas in Wells Landing. But one reckless mistake made her an outsider, and it’s all she can do now to tend to her ailing grandfather and make a living. She sure doesn’t need Zeb Brenneman returning to help after he abandoned her for no reason. He’s working hard to make amends, but Ivy isn’t sure there’s enough faith—or still-sparking love between them—to stir her forgiveness . . .
Zeb knows leaving Ivy was the biggest mistake he’s ever made. Even though she won’t hear him out, he’s determined to prove he’s become the trustworthy, steadfast man she truly deserves. But bright new chances and surprising revelations will give him and Ivy choices they never imagined. And finding their way back to each other will be the most
challenging—and precious—Christmas gift of all . . .
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Amy Lillard sure knows how to captivate her book reader audience with her latest book A Well’s Landing Christmas. Travel back to Well’s Landing and visit with some of the characters that you know and love. And meet new ones that you will surely come to love. This story is full of love, faith and forgiveness. Be sure to get your copy of a Well’s Landing Christmas today.
This story is an emotional roller coaster filled with joy, tears, forgiveness and hope. I love how the author makes the characters so real. I felt like I was sitting with Ivy as she takes care of her grandfather who is ill. Christmastime is suppose to be joyful but Ivy doesn’t really feel a part of the celebration. Wells Landing is filled with festive parties and family togetherness. My heart went out to Ivy as she sensed herself not part of the joyous celebrations going on.
We all make mistakes, but for Ivy her mistake caused her to become an outsider. It angered me that Zeb had deserted her and left her to face the community alone. The question now is why has Zeb come back after being away for so long? Will he try to find a way to get close to Ivy again?
I loved the part where Ivy realizes she needs to forgive God and herself. That can be so hard when you feel alone and miserable. Ivy has suffered for so long for her sin and I was on pins and needles waiting to see what she would do. When a crisis happens, Ivy has no choice but to ask Zeb for help. It was so nice to read how willing he was to help Ivy even though he knew she hadn’t forgiven him for the past . With Zeb helping maybe Ivy can see that he has changed and wants to start over.
One of my favorite parts of the story was the friendship between Ethan and Ivy. She visits him at the nursing home and their connection is heartwarming. Ethan is a wise man and shares his faith with Ivy. I loved his examples that showed Ivy that people in the bible sinned and were forgiven. Ivy likes visiting Ethan and knows he is very ill. This part in the story was very touching and it reminded me of going to the nursing home to see my mother. I always felt so sad for the people who never had visitors. I’m so glad Ivy took time to befriend Ethan. He will instill in her much wisdom and comfort as the days go by.
What a wonderful story the author has written about forgiveness and trust. I loved how she talks about how important family is and how hard it can be to care for an elderly family member. Ivy and Zeb have much to work through. Christmas will be a new beginning for some in Wells Landing and for others a reminder that love conquers all.
” What a person wanted and what they ended up with were sometimes miles apart.”
I received a copy of this book from the author. The review is my own opinion.
A trip back to Wells Landing, Oklahoma at Christmas was a beautiful experience connecting with the community and characters in this latest book by Amy Lillard. I was invested in the story and stayed up to finish it late last night. Ivy Weaver and Zeb Brenneman had a past but Ivy had her hands full making a living and caring for her Dawdi, who was struggling at times with memory loss. This book is filled with old and new characters including some special English ones—I fell in love with Ethan Dallas and his perspective on life. This story is filled with friendship, heartbreak, forgiveness, second chances along with discovering unexpected kindness and learning to accept the past and God’s amazing grace and love. “Now is Not the Time for Tears” given to Ivy by Ethan gave her a lot to consider and ponder. There were some accidents, willing hands to aid and serious conversations to bring an absolute exquisite ending to this beautiful Christmas story. I would enjoy seeing future stories surrounding the hero and heroine along with Dawdi Yonnie.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the complimentary copy of this book. A positive review was not required but I have expressed my sincere thoughts. An ARC copy of this book arrived finally after being lost in the mail from the author.
Amy Lillard has captured Christmas at it’s very core. We return to Wells Landing and the wonderful people we know. Life progresses for many, yet for some it is a cruel reminder of things that were lost. The book takes a look at an Amish young adult woman, Ivy, and an Amish young adult male, Zeb, who were a former couple. We travel along the path they each take in order for them to be released from the bondage of past mistakes and beliefs. Different people impact their lives and allow them to see a God of mercy and grace through various Christian sects (Amish, Catholic, and Protestant). It is a powerful story and very relevant to the current period of time. A must read!
A Wells Landing Christmas was an absolutely captivating story of two people, Zeb and Ivy, who completely captured my heart! I love the Wells Landing setting and have enjoyed other books set in this Amish community. Even if you have not read any of the other Wells Landing stories, you can easily read this one as a stand alone novel.
Right from the start, there was serious tension between Zeb and Ivy. The author slowly allowed the truth of their backstory to come to light a bit more with each passing chapter. And as I read, I began to fully understand the turmoil that Ivy had been going through for the past couple of years. She went on quite the emotional journey, growing a lot, and pondering the idea of being saved by grace versus being saved by works.
This story has such heart! It is the perfect Christmas tale, combining family, friends, love, forgiveness, and second chances. I highly recommend it!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
A Wells Landing Christmas Amy Lillard
It is Christmas time in Wells Landing and Amy Lillard tells us the story of Ivy Weaver and Zeb Brenneman.
Ivy spends her time working at the bakery to make ends meet, caring for her grandfather, Yonnie, who suffers from “memory lapses” and occasionally wanders off, and spending time at the local retirement home visiting the patients, especially Ethan Dillon, whom Ivy has become very attached to.
Zeb Brenneman left Wells Landing, two years ago to live in Pinecraft Flordia, among the Beachy Amish. Zeb has returned home for the holidays and is reunited with Ivy, who he had a relationship with before he left. Ivy does not want anything to do with Zeb, but old feelings that Ivy thought had “died” start to surface.
A Wells Landing Christmas is a very heartfelt story for the Christmas season. It is a story of forgiveness ( learning how to forgive oneself) trust, faith, romance, second chances, and some surprising revelations.
The characters in this book are very interesting and they will capture your heart.
I, in particular, loved the relationship that Ivy had with Ethan Dillon, who lived in the retirement home.
For a book that will help put you in the spirit of Christmas I suggest that you read A Wells Landing Christmas.
I was provided with a complimentary copy of A Wells Landing Christmas by the author and this review is my honest opinion of this book
This was a truly gripping story full of secrets, surprises, and not least of all, love.
Ivy Weaver’s mother has remarried and moved to another state. Ivy decided not to go and stays in the home she grew up in to take care of her grandfather. She struggles to make a living and at the same time keep an eye on her grandfather who suffers from memory loss from time to time. Ivy fears losing her income, being called sporadically to “rescue” her grandfather.
To add to her complications, her former beau, Zeb comes back to town after being away two years. They have a heartbreaking secret between the two of them that no one else knows about. Zeb keeps trying to get in her good graces as she keeps pushing him away.
I couldn’t help coming to love these characters. As much as they struggled with hardships, Zeb kept relating how trusting in God was the key. How he learned from the Beachy Amish in Florida that trusting in Jesus and his mercy and grace instead of works was the way to Heaven.
Amy Lillard has a wonderful way of pulling everything together for an interesting conclusion. A very satisfying story to read and to spend a few hours in Wells Landing.
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to write a review.
Always fun to go to Wells Landing, Oklahoma and what better time than at Christmas! We meet new characters Ivy Weaver and Zeb Brenneman. Ivy’s biggest problem is forgiveness. Zeb’s problem is he’s still in love with Ivy, and she is resolute in her determination to forget whatever feelings she had for Zeb. When he returns for Christmas after abruptly moving to Pinecraft, Florida, will they be able to reconcile past hurts? Will Ivy find the forgiveness and acceptance she craves? Author Amy Lillard writes with compassion, humor, and creates lovable characters. Hopefully, she’ll take us back to Wells Landing for another adventure! A perfect gift for yourself or a friend.
I was given an ARC copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
A Wells Landing Christmas
By: Amy Lillard
A heartwarming story that carries us back to Wells Landing. Lillard writes an inspirational story filled with
romance, trust, faith, second chances, and forgiveness all in one story. The author grabbed me right at the
start and I did not want to put it down. I was not disappointed. I loved the story and the characters, both
were well written and well developed. There were several times that i had tears in my eyes and caught
myself holding my breath. This story touched my heart. I felt sorry for Ivy and her ailing grandfather. Zeb left
Ivy and Wells Landing two years ago , and now is back. Ivy made some mistakes, but should she not be
forgiven by the Amish? Will these two young Amish learn to forgive and start over with their lives? Another
great story by Amy Lillard.
I was given an ARC copy of this book, but was not told that I had to give a positive review. All opinions are
my own.
A heartwarming story showing how forgiving ourselves can be difficult and yet can be accomplished. By holding on to past mistakes, the characters have chosen unexpected paths in life. Will they forgive themselves and others and move on to a God centered, love filled life? While caring for others can cause stress, great blessings can appear. Wonderful story. I received a copy of this book from the author. This is my personal honest opinion. No review was required.
Ivy Weaver made a mistake years ago and her Amish community seems to ignore her. Ivy tends to her ailing Grandfather who’s mind is failing. Ivy tries to work and take care of her Grandfather. Zed left town years ago and comes back and regrets leaving Ivy. He tries to show her he has changed but Ivy wants nothing but to care for her Grandfather. When he starts helping with the chores and helping with her Grandfathers care will Ivy see another side of him ? This is a beautiful story of forgiveness and love.
A WELLS LANDING CHRISTMAS by Amy Lillard is the eighth book in the A Wells Landing Romance Book series.
It is an extremely well written Christian Christmas story that will have you smiling, shaking your head, grabbing for the tissues, and holding your breath. The author weaves the true meaning of Christmas, unquestionable forgiveness, amazing grace, God’s unwavering love and faith in a way that this most amazing Christmas story will have you finding your Christmas spirit within its pages. Along the way you will see the importance of our elder and what they still have to contribute, comparison between some of the religious beliefs between different faiths that although may be different are quite a bit a like in so many ways, learn more about the Amish lifestyle and the mechanics of a loving family unit which is not always along bloodlines.
A WELLS LANDING CHRISTMAS is the story of Ivy Weaver and Zeb Brenneman and their strong and undying love. Even when disaster happens that pushes them apart and has Zeb moving to Pinecraft, Florida, their love is still there be it all but buried by hurt and fear. Zeb has thought he would solve things by moving away as in out of sight out of mind. He finds peace of sorts there through learning about the Beachy Amish. Ivy’s way of handling it was to start false rumors that create a bad reputation thus keeping everyone at bay. They find out that neither worked when Zeb shows back up in Wells Landing, Oklahoma to see his twin brother, Obie and his wife Clara Rose for Christmas.
Ivy is responsible for her Dawdi Yonnie when her Mother remarries and moves with her new husband to Indiana. He’s having a lot of memory problems that seem to be getting worse. She is at her wits end worrying about what to do when it soon become apparent that he can’t be left alone because she has to work to support them. What first appeared to be a major problem is also what thrust Zeb back into her life. They both realize that they still love each other, but each sees no way for it to ever materialize. After all, Ivy hasn’t joined the church yet so she can’t even date. She can’t join the church until she can face up to her past and bring it all out to light in front of the church. Zeb doesn’t feel it’s right to show interest again just to hurt her again when he returns to Florida.
It’s in the search for possible care for her Dawdi that she visits Whispering Pines Nursing home and meets Ethan Dallas. It’s through their budding friendship that he helps her understand God’s love and his forgiveness just for the asking but she has to forgive herself first. After the sudden death of Ethan just prior to Christmas, that Ivy realizes all that he has been trying to tell her through his love of Christ.
Can Ivy learn to forgive herself so that she can move on? How will she be able to take care of her Dawdi or will he be forced to move to Indiana to live with his daughter and her new husband? Will Ivy and Zeb every find true happiness and become the couple they both would so dearly to become? Pick up a copy of A WELLS LANDING CHRISTMAS to find the answers. Believe me, it’s a story you will love as much as I did. It’s an amazing Christmas story, but a story with truths to hear all year long. Who could use a little Christmas spirit in their soul all year long!
A WELLS LANDING CHRISTMAS is part of a series, but it can definitely be read as a standalone book. After reading it, and seeing how the author is a master of putting words to paper, you will be like me running to read other books not only in this series, but books by this author period. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
A WELLS.LANDING CHRISTMAS. by.Amy Lillard.
Ivy’s life was taking care of grandfather, and now with the coming.holidays. This Christmas would be worst then last trying to pretend she didn’t care that Zeb left. One mistake and she is now an outsider. For Zeb he is returning, and wondering why, nothing has changed, He has, always felt like he was different. A house with 3 bachelors, and facing all the mistakes he had made. He spotted Ivy driving a tractor, she dropped him at the house. Welcome and a caution, that she was trouble. She went off the rails, became wild and unruly after he left. Story that takes a good look at two people who made mistakes when younger, now wanting love for themselves, to having a family and to belong. Not an easy road, and this was a good plot, and one is drawn into and hoping for the two of them. Given ARC by Net Galley and Kensington for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.
Journey back to Wells Landing this Christmas and be captivated by the story of Zeb and Ivy.
Wells Landing Christmas doesn’t fail at all. Lillard know just how to write a good romance novel and center it around God’s grace and love. Her continued knowledge of the Amish shows in her writings and the stories she brings to her readers. I promise you that you will not be disappointed in this book. Grab your copy today and head to Wells Landing where there is love, family and friends waiting.
I was given a copy of this book and was under no obligation to write a review.
A Wells Landing Christmas by Amy Lillard is the eighth book in A Wells Landing Romance series. Ivy Weaver lives in Wells Landing, Oklahoma where she has a reputation for wearing jeans, driving a car and kissing at least three boys (shocking). Ivy has been taking care of her grandfather, Yonnie since her mother married and moved out of state two years prior. She has yet to join the church because she does not feel worthy and she would need to confess her sin before the congregation. Ivy has her hands full taking care of Yonnie who has begun to lose his memory and act oddly. Zeb Brenneman broke her heart when he left and moved to Pinecraft. The last thing she expects is to see him back in Wells Landing. Ivy is rushing home after a call from her neighbor about Yonnie when she spots Zeb walking towards his family home. Zeb knows that leaving Ivy was a mistake and he wants to make amends. Zeb wants to prove to Ivy that he is trustworthy and earn her forgiveness along with her love. After Yonnie becomes hurt one day, Ivy visits the local nursing home, Whispering Pines. She meets Ethan Dallas who talks to her about God’s love, forgiveness and grace. Ivy begins to feel that there is hope for herself, her life and her relationship with Zeb. Can Ivy and Zeb find their way back to each other? Is there a chance for a Christmas miracle in Wells Landing?
A Wells Landing Christmas is nicely written story about forgiveness, love, hope, and grace. Ivy needs to forgive herself, but she has not been able to do it. She has a secret that keeps her from allowing people to get close. She feels left out of her community and is overwhelmed with caring for her grandfather. It is serendipitous that she visits Whispering Pines and finds someone who can understand her struggle. It is sweet how Ivy takes care of Yonnie. She is patient and understanding with him. She does not want to leave him alone, but Ivy must earn a living to pay their bills. You can feel Ivy’s emotions come through the pages (heartache, sadness, tension, loneliness, love). Her biggest struggle is unable to forgive herself for a sin. Zeb knows he made a mistake leaving and wants to atone plus earn his way back into Ivy’s heart. The path to love is bumpy, but it is rewarding. We all feel unworthy and need to remember that God will forgive us for our sins. All we must do is ask. I find it amusing that the Amish in Wells Landing cannot drive cars, but they are allowed to drive their tractors all over town. It seems a dangerous and loud mode of transportation with limited seating (how can it be safe). We get to see how gossip can harm a person’s reputation (no matter who started it). Gossip is not the truth, but people treat it as such. There are good life lessons in A Wells Landing Christmas. I like how the author handled the subjects of illness in elderly and their care. I wish the author had eliminated the repetition. Personally, I find it annoying when the same details are repeated throughout a book. A Wells Landing Christmas can be read as a standalone. A Wells Landing Christmas is a sweet, heartwarming Christmas story that will touch your heart.
Ivy and Zeb have a past and now that he’s back.. maybe a new beginning. I enjoyed the family, faith and life’s lessons that brought out secrets, lies and the blessings of new beginnings.
Will she give them a second chance at love…?
Christmas was, and is, a few months away as I read A Wells Landing Christmas. Where I live the trees are in the process of turning color and the nights are getting downright crisp but Amy Lillard transported me to the depths of an Oklahoma winter in just a matter of pages.
As with the rest of her books I found A Wells Landing Christmas to be a moving story, sometimes a little bittersweet, filled with many poignant moments and even a few chuckle-out-loud spots. I will confess that I don’t read a lot of Christmas books but this one captured me from the start and I finished it in very short order.
Over the course of several books the characters of Wells Landing have become like old friends and it is so much fun to to return to that community, especially at Christmastime. And, of course, Zeb, Ivy, and Yonnie quickly became new friends.
A Wells Landing Christmas is a wonderful holiday read, whether it is the holiday season or a hot Christmas in July day. You’ll be glad you read Amy Lillard’s latest emotionally moving Amish story, I know I am…
(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)
Author Amy Lillard wrote a plot in A Wells Landing Christmas that mesmerized my attention with sensational characters. I was surprised how fascinating the storyline had with its different difficulties. Author Amy Lillard developed and wrote an astonishing storyline about Wells Landing. I enjoyed reading this book and hope Author Amy Lillard will write another book about Wells
Landing. I urge you to read this book and I highly recommend it.
I received a copy from the author, but was not required to review it. This review is one hundred my my opinion.
We are back in Wells Landing and with some of the characters that we have come to love, and yes there are wonderful updates, but this is Ivy’s and Zeb’s story.
Can you go back to a relationship? Some of these individuals don’t really think so, and one of these characters has purposely wrecked their reputation, but why? Well, as we learn the facts here, and want to hug each of these individuals, and shove them together, but it doesn’t look like they will make it.
Enter a new hunk of a man, a man with a heart for God and his fellowman, but he is English, but will our girl forsake her beliefs and leave?
This story has so much going for it, you are going to love Ivy’s grandfather, and we hope he doesn’t end up killing himself, or letting a woman grab him.
Wow! Just a quick taste of what you are going to experience once you turn the covers of this book, and now I want more!
I received this book through Zebra Publishing, and was not required to give a positive review.