The Amish Outcast's Holiday Return: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Love Inspired)

I really liked Zach because the author shows how a person can make a mistake and change from it. I don’t think he will ever forget that tragic accident he caused or his time spent in prison. It was very brave of him to go to the family after being released from prison. He has a lot of emotions running through him as he knocked on the door to what would soon change his life. I enjoyed getting to know Zach and reading how he wanted to make a better life for himself. He wants to be accepted and be a part of a family. How sad that he never received that from his own family. Will the community welcome him? Grace is a very forgiving person which I think made Zach feel a little at ease around her family. Not everyone is happy to have him around but it will take time for this person to forgive. The author illustrates how the Amish forgive and how they help others in need. I loved reading how Grace and Zach formed a friendship and I began to wonder if feelings would develop between them. The author is gifted in the area of making the characters come to life. You can sense their feelings and Zach really tugged on my heart. I was getting comfortable in the story and out of nowhere the author delivers a surprise I never expected. Oh no you won’t get it out of me. I will say that Grace’s father is forgiving, understanding and compassionate when dealing with any situation. He treats Zach with the upmost respect and gives him sound advice. I think Zach is fearful that he will be asked to leave at any moment. This has been a story that I will not forget anytime soon. The author has gifted readers with a look at what forgiveness look like. It also touches on bitterness and what happens if you let it fester. Zach is someone who I think exhibits a person who repents of his sins and allows God to give him hope as he turns his life around. I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

Amish Fiction is my absolute favorite Genre of Fiction books. The Amish Outcast's Holiday Return by Lacy Williams is the most recent Amish Fiction book that I have read. I have read a few of Lacy Williams Cowboy Romance books, but this is the first Amish Fiction Book that I have read by this author. Zach Miller has waited 5 long years to return to his Amish Community, and he is seeking forgiveness for an accident that happened 5yrs ago. Zach Miller is responsible for an accident that killed the fiancé of Grace Beiler's Sister and he spent 5yrs in prison for it. Sarah has been devastated since the accident and has had a very hard time with life. The entire Beiler family has been impacted by this accident and how it has affected Sarah. Grace's father gives Zach a chance at a new life by hiring him for a job. Grace begins to really get to know Zach as he spends more time working for her father. Admittedly, Grace is really falling for Zach as she can see that he is a changed man from the Teenager who made a mistake. Grace is stuck in a predicament though, as she LOVES her Sister and doesn't want to cause family rift by having a relationship with Zach. Can Sarah forgive Zach for his role in her fiancés death? will Grace and Zach be able to have a relationship? Will Zach be welcomed back into the Amish Community?? WOW, this is one of the BEST Amish Fiction books I have ever read. I really give Zach a lot of admiration as he made it a point to come to the Beiler Family and ask for forgiveness, as soon as he was released from Prison. He wanted a fresh start and Mr. Beiler saw his sincerity and gave him a job. Grace has a GREAT heart and a willingness to forgive, but she also saw how she needed to make sure she lose her sister's trust in the midst of having a relationship with Zach. The book was a quick read, but packed soo much into the story. The Amish Outcast's Holiday Return is a book about Romance, Faith, Forgiveness and Second Chances. Ohhh, the Christmas spirit is very prevalent in this book also! FANTASTIC BOOK!