Every year I buy books to get me into the holiday spirit. I love a good Christmas story but so often I am disappointed. Not this time! The Christmas Remedy is the perfect holiday story. The story itself is intriguing and I learned so much more about the Amish. I'm not sure if the storyline could happen in the real Amish world but it sure works in the book. Holly, an Amish girl, is a pharmacy technician for a local pharmacist. Didn't see that coming did you! The pharmacy along with the town and all the characters are believable, likeable and we'll written. I want to meet all of them. Add in a major catastrophe after the pharmacist has a stroke and it all makes for a great story. Someone is trying to sabotage this quaint hometown pharmacy that everyone, especially the Amish, rely on. Holly and Josh are determined to help save the pharmacy. But being together so much creates its on problems for Holly. Unlike most Amish women she wants a career, not marriage and babies. The story is beautifully written. From descriptions of decorations, family gatherings and the feel of snow and crisp winter air I was completely immersed in the surroundings. I think the Christmas Remedy should become a required holiday reading.

I voluntarily received a copy of this book from Netgalley.

The Christmas Remedy by authors Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall is a charming 198 page Amish Christmas book. The Woodsmall authors do a wonderful job of mixing contemporary Amish and what they call Englisch (us) cultures in this story. The sweet romance is a also a mystery. So we have a contemporary Christian Amish romantic mystery. What a great combination!

Their writing style is like opening the door into another place. I gladly glide on in and stay, making many friends while I am there. It was easy to become invested in this book. I did within the first few pages. It was difficult to put the book down until I had finished it. I felt like a kid wanting to stay on vacation a few more days. The characters were too likable to just leave.

This is the tale of Amish young woman Holly Zookeeper. She works in the town pharmacy. After a medical issue her boss' son, Brandon, comes home. These two characters are well defined and true to life. I met Brandon's father, Lyle, the beloved pharmacist. A helpful chicken farmer, Josh Smucker. There were too many characters to name. All distinct and likable or perhaps not.

This book taught me some things I did not know. One of my three favorite things in a book. Teach me something. It also had a God glorifying message. Check. I wasn't sure about that one, but good things come to those that wait. The last is I want to feel like I am there. I did. Obviously these wordsmiths know what they are doing and do it quite well.

The Christmas Remedy was a tad predictable but that did not make it any less enjoyable. There were issues touched that effect most all of us. Family, forgiveness, loving others as ourself, helping, healthcare awareness, and envy are a few of those topics.

I truly enjoyed this Christmas book. It received 5 out of 5 stars from me, especially for the strong closing message. This would be a great stocking stuffer for the reader on your list. Buy one for yourself. You will enjoy traveling to Amish country during the holidays while sipping cider in front of your fireplace.

I received a copy of this from Waterbrook and the authors. All opinions are my own, honest ones.

5 Stars: 5/5 Star Rating

This book has captured the true spirit of Christmas as Holly works to help the Amish people she loves and cares so much for. She gives unselfishly of herself and embodies the spirit of Christmas and inspires and encourages those around her.

I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to readers and lovers of Amish and Christian fiction. It was especially meaningful to read it at Christmastime.

I received a digital ARC of this book from netgalley and Waterbrook Press in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.

If you're looking for a sweet Christmas story, a little out of the ordinary Amish romance, The Christmas Remedy by Cindy and Erin Woodsmall could be just the right choice.

The characters are fun to get to know and the story is a heartwarming one. This mother-in-law/daughter-in-law author team does a great job in this story.

Thanks to the authors and their publisher for providing a copy of the book. I am happy to share my own thoughts for this review.

This Amish fiction book was a bit different from normal. This one showed that not all Amish are as strict as others. I was happy to see this. I love all the characters in the story and love the whole story idea. I could not put this book down. I loved the romance and the problems that Holly had to overcome. I received a copy of this book from Waterbrook and Multnomah for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.