An Amish Noel

An Amish Noel
Patricia Davids

An Amish HomecomingLuke Bowman's homecoming is turning Emma Swartzentruber's carefully ordered world upside down. Gone is her rebellious girlhood crush, and in his place is a handsome man who seems committed to serving the community. Luke's even agreed to work for Emma's ill father, whose last wish is to see his daughter wedded to a stable, loving man. But Luke—a man who flirted with the outside world with disastrous consequences—is hardly marriage material for a good Amish woman. Yet this Christmas, when her family is flung into crisis, Emma finds that he may just be the one to capture her heart for good.

An Amish Homecoming

Luke Bowman’s homecoming is turning Emma Swartzentruber’s carefully ordered world upside down. Gone is her rebellious girlhood crush, and in his place is a handsome man who seems committed to serving the community. Luke’s even agreed to work for Emma’s ill father, whose last wish is to see his daughter wedded to a stable, loving man. But Luke—a man who flirted with the outside world with disastrous consequences—is hardly marriage material for a good Amish woman. Yet this Christmas, when her family is flung into crisis, Emma finds that he may just be the one to capture her heart for good.

“What if I say that I’ve changed? Would you believe me?” he asked.

“I would pray fervently that is true,” Emma replied.

“Not exactly what I wanted to hear.”

She crossed her arms tightly over her chest. “It’s the best I can do.”

“Then maybe I should tell your father I’ve changed my mind.” He pulled back. A shadow slipped across his eyes.

Was it pain? Had she hurt him? That was never her intention. “I’m sorry.”

“Don’t be. It’s best to get our feelings out in the open. I’ll speak to your father tomorrow.”

“But you understand machines. You will know what can be fixed and what is junk fit only for scrap. At least he’ll make a little money off that.”

“And making money is important, isn’t it? Of course it is. What woman wants to go into a marriage empty-handed?”

She drew back in shock. “Marriage? Who said anything about marriage?”

After thirty-five years as a nurse, PATRICIA DAVIDS hung up her stethoscope to become a full-time writer. She enjoys spending her free time visiting her grandchildren, doing some long-overdue yard work and traveling to research her story locations. She resides in Wichita, Kansas. Pat always enjoys hearing from her readers. You can visit her online at patriciadavids.com (http://www.patriciadavids.com).

An Amish Noel

Patricia Davids

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?

But there is forgiveness with thee,

that thou mayest be feared.

I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait,

and in His word do I hope.

—Psalms 130:3–5

This book is dedicated with Love and Hugs

to my granddaughter Shantel.

Merry Christmas, honey.

PS: Don’t forget to do your chores.

Contents

Cover (#ua74a9bab-f7bd-52cc-ad5f-feb58037bbb9)

Back Cover Text (#u0298ad76-e446-5d4c-a115-44a9b9c60224)

Introduction (#u6b7aa4e2-4dce-5284-90a0-8dd151184e7b)

About the Author (#u11131479-8e76-5e4b-a7cd-a1ad4add9ccf)

Title Page (#u4860b5e7-2133-522b-b8f1-2d697186d0e3)

Bible Verse (#u4ef098ae-fe66-5c19-8335-63e0e35e2346)

Dedication (#u5a6fd125-26ff-5761-9d03-1fb4977862b1)

Chapter One (#ulink_706c5ee7-3b78-5b56-aa8d-6c2d2bb0d9e3)

Chapter Two (#ulink_2dd8cf5a-0392-52ff-850b-f007f49ac35b)

Chapter Three (#ulink_31fbe789-354b-5403-b287-5506f8f793cb)

Chapter Four (#ulink_e93dc7ea-6cef-5b95-b270-de9089da329c)

Chapter Five (#ulink_82b8a3b8-cdd2-52bc-ae98-fdecb88563c2)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)