Shelley Shepard Gray

Christmas in Sugarcreek Shelley Shepard Gray

Judith Graber has always been an obedient daughter and caring sibling. When her older brother struggled to find love, she offered wise counsel. When her younger brother considered leaving their order, she helped keep him on a righteous path. Over the years, shes cared for her siblings, helped around the house, and worked in the family store. But this holiday season, Judith feels overworked, overlooked, and underappreciated. Then she meets her fathers new employee, Ben Knox. Two years ago he left the order under a cloud of shame, intensified by rumors that his rumspringa was filled with more than the usual harmless explorations. The busy holiday season means long hours together, and soon sparks flare—an attraction Judith is determined to ignore. But theres more to Ben than meets the eye, and hes going to prove it to this lovely, standoffish girl. Could the Christmas season bring new life and love for the unlikeliest pair in Sugarcreek?