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Rosanna's Gift
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In Southern Maryland’s serene Amish country, one young woman’s life is changed by an unexpected request . . .
“She’s yours.” Until now, Rosanna Mast’s hopes for the future have all revolved around handsome Henry Zook. But when a young Englisch girl places her newborn daughter in Rosanna’s arms and utters those words, shock quickly turns to fierce, protective devotion. Between helping her midwife mamm and caring for her own siblings, Rosanna has plenty of experience with babies. And who wouldn’t love a sweet-natured boppli like little Mollie? Yet to her dismay, Henry has no intention of ever taking on another man’s child. Instead, it is steady, thoughtful Paul Hertzler who becomes Rosanna’s staunch supporter.
Paul knows he should have acted sooner on his feelings for Rosanna. Now, as her dream of adopting Mollie meets unexpected hurdles, he sees a way to help. Rosanna would do anything to keep baby Mollie—perhaps even agree to marriage. But will Rosanna continue to hold him at arm’s length, or see that he longs to offer her the love and family she deserves?
“She’s yours.” Until now, Rosanna Mast’s hopes for the future have all revolved around handsome Henry Zook. But when a young Englisch girl places her newborn daughter in Rosanna’s arms and utters those words, shock quickly turns to fierce, protective devotion. Between helping her midwife mamm and caring for her own siblings, Rosanna has plenty of experience with babies. And who wouldn’t love a sweet-natured boppli like little Mollie? Yet to her dismay, Henry has no intention of ever taking on another man’s child. Instead, it is steady, thoughtful Paul Hertzler who becomes Rosanna’s staunch supporter.
Paul knows he should have acted sooner on his feelings for Rosanna. Now, as her dream of adopting Mollie meets unexpected hurdles, he sees a way to help. Rosanna would do anything to keep baby Mollie—perhaps even agree to marriage. But will Rosanna continue to hold him at arm’s length, or see that he longs to offer her the love and family she deserves?
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Susan Lantz Simpson
Susan Lantz Simpson has been writing stories and poetry since the young age of six. Having received a degree in English from St. Mary's College of Maryland, she has taught students of all ages. In addition to teaching, she went on to receive her nursing degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. She enjoys writing inspirational stories of love and faith. The mother of two wonderful daughters, she currently resides in southern Maryland.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Rosanna’s Gift by Susan Lantz Simpson takes us to an Amish community in Southern Maryland. Rosanna Mast is training to be a midwife by working alongside her mother. She fancies Henry Zook and hopes that he will take her home from a singing. An Englischer who gives her name as Jane comes to them in labor and they deliver her little girl. Jane surprises Rosanna when she states that the baby now belongs to her and has papers giving up her parental rights. Jane scoots out the window and into a passing car while Rosanna is fetching her mother. Rosanna names the little girl Mollie and is happy to discover that the legal paperwork she received is all in order. Then Rosanna learns that Henry will not raise another man’s child especially a child that was born to an Englischer. Rosanna wonders if any man will want to marry her. Paul Hostetler has admired Rosanna from afar and regrets not having acted on his feelings sooner. He can see that Rosanna and Mollie are meant to be together and supports her decision to adopt the baby. But then something unexpected happens that could derail the adoption. Paul has a suggestion, but he is not sure that Rosanna will be receptive. Rosanna’s Gift is a sweet, heartwarming Amish romance. I liked this unique story with charming characters and the adorable little Mollie. I thought the story was well-written and it moved along steadily. Rosanna is a kind, thoughtful woman with a big heart. Her love of Mollie and her family was evident. Paul is such a sweetheart. He is a thoughtful, caring man who will make a wonderful husband and father. I like how Paul was there for Rosanna. I enjoyed seeing their relationship develop over the course of the story. We get a glimpse at the life of Amish in Southern Maryland. Faith, love and family are the prevalent themes in Rosanna’s Gift. My favorite line was Rosanna’s Gift is, “Life is full of surprises, for sure and for certain.” There was one character that I found entertaining (I cannot say more because I do not want to spoil the story for you). She was quite unique and humorous. Rosanna’s Gift is heartfelt story with an unexpected blessing, a stalwart friend, a supportive family, an unforeseen hurdle, and a contented conclusion.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I enjoyed this read, especially after reading a really heavy heart in your throat, this one is sweet, and almost unimaginable, but then!Made me think how desperate this young mother had to be, but as the story unfolds, you begin to understand her reasoning,Will Ms. Kane succeed? Will Roseanna see what is before her eyes, or pine for what she thinks she wants? Her Amish training takes in as she has been taking care of little ones almost her whole life [being the eldest daughter] and now a midwife.Come along and see how this all works out, maybe not how you thing!I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kensington, and was not required to give a positive review.
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