A Family for Gracie
Written by Amy Lillard
Narrated by Andrea Emmes
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Gracie Glick is known for being the helpful one, always available for a relative in need. But now that she’s longing for a home and family of her own, it’s time to help herself. With few eligible men in Pontotoc, Gracie’s choices, and her time, are limited. So she takes a bold leap of faith: she proposes to Matthew Byler, a handsome, recently widowed, father of five. It’s not until after they’re married that Gracie learns Matthew doesn’t want more children.
With his grief still fresh and his children needing care while he tends to his farm, Gracie is the answer to Matthew’s prayers. But a marriage in name only suits him fine. And when he finally tells Gracie the dismaying reason why, they must decide whether to continue together—or apart. It’s a choice that will force them both to look deeper into their hearts than ever before.
Amy Lillard
Amy Lillard is an award-winning author of over forty novels and novellas ranging from Amish romance and mysteries to contemporary and historical romance. Since receiving a Carol Award for her debut novel, Saving Gideon, she has become known for writing sweet stories filled with family values, honest characters, a hometown feel, and close-knit communities. Born and bred in Mississippi, she now lives with her husband and son in Oklahoma. For more information, visit AmyWritesRomance.com.
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Reviews for A Family for Gracie
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I really enjoyed the concept of this story. Most marriages are based on love, but sometimes a marriage is a matter of helping a person out who seems overwhelmed, and needs help with children. Matthew is way over his head with five young children , one which is a baby to raise on his own. I laughed sometimes at the things the children did that made Matthew want to raise his hands up in surrender.Gracie is a wonderful character who has always wanted a family and to be married. Looks like the perfect arrangement is going to happen to benefit both Matthew and Gracie. A marriage between them seems like a great solution, but is it? They are both in for surprises in this story that brings two people together in a emotional journey to forgiveness, hope and love.There are many people who are there to give advice to the couple and they all have good intentions but after awhile I think they both just wanted to get married and try to get back to a normal life. The children definitely need a mother to nurture them and Gracie has a heart filled with love for them. The question is, do either her or Matthew feel anything for each other?The story is sprinkled with wonderful scriptures and wisdom that feels the heart with hope. Matthew and Gracie each will need to discover what God’s plan is for their lives as they blend marriage and family into a place of love and forgiveness. I loved how the author wrote the story with glimpses inside the hearts of two people each wanting to find love. Gracie is a very compassionate woman who finds herself praying for a marriage that is filled with love, while Matthew must come to terms with a tragedy that he blames himself for.I was captivated by the children in this story and how much they needed guidance and a feeling of knowing they were wanted. They keep Gracie on her toes and at times are stubborn. Baby Grace is a special child that brings two people a renewed hope and reminds us all that God is in every marriage . We must remember not to worry over little things but be thankful for each day that brings us joy and love. I loved this story because it reminds us that family is important and when you don’t give up when things are hard, God is there to open your eyes to unconditional love.I received a copy of this book from the author. The review is my own opinion.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Gracie and Mathew come together in a most unusual way. Gracie feels old and wants a family of her own. Mathew needs help with his five children. This story brings them together in a wonderful way and then they need to work out all the troubles that come along. I love how they work through their problems. I really like both of these characters. I did not want to put this book down. I also loved the four boys and one girl that Mathew brings to the table. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is the third book in this series, and I am happy to be back with the Glick family, and continuing on with their lives. Yes, this book can be read alone, and the author gives us lots of information to keep us up to date, but you will quickly want to pick up the past two books!This is Gracie’s story, a woman who always ready to give the extra hand to help those in need, and she sure goes the extra mile in this story.Matthew Byler is now a struggling widower with five children, and boy is he having a hard time, he has a newborn daughter and four rambunctious boys, and never a dull moment. With his close family so far away, he is struggling to keep it together with the farm and needy children, even with some help from the community.Enter our Gracie, with her heart so big, but wow, I can’t even imagine doing what she wants to do.Will this ever work out? Can someone slip into another shoes so quickly, and can Andrew move on and live his faith?We find answers here, and boy will some of the happenings are really going to surprise you!Is Tillie coming home? Will we get another book? Sure, hope so, I love being with the Pontotoc Amish!I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kennsington, and was not required to give a positive review.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wanting to be married and have a family of her own, Gracie proposes marriage to Matthew, a recent widower with 5 children. At his startled expression, she quickly withdraws her proposal and flees. But Matthew realizes that he needs help with his kids, and Gracie seems like the perfect solution. He thinks it will be marriage of convenience, but Gracie enters the union with other ideas. It’s quite an intriguing story. Matthew has a theory behind the death of his first wife that he has never revealed to anyone. And when he does finally tell Gracie, she is dumbstruck. Their problems are finally resolved and they come to an better understanding of their circumstances. Adding a bit of humor to the story are the boys and the fixes they get into and the unusual ways they find to get hurt. This tale is well written, with endearing characters, Christian beliefs, and an interesting plot.I