This is the seventh book in Marta Perry's Pleasant Valley series. Naomi is a strong Amish woman who disagrees with her father and stands her ground. In exchange for rent for her beehives, she defies her father and takes care of her deceased best friend's children. The romance between Naomi and Nathan, the children's father, is predictable but I still found myself wanting to finish the book. Although this is part of the Pleasant Valley series, you can read one without reading the others. It was great to see the previous books' characters in this as well and to see what has happened in their lives since their story or the previous book. To understand all of the characters better, you should read the other books. I like how Marta Perry introduces the next book's character in the previous book. Marta Perry always delivers an engaging, enchanting story that will keep you turning pages to the very end. This, the seventh in her Pleasant Vally series and her 50th published novel, continues that string.I haven't read all of her books, but I have read many of them and I have never been even mildly disappointed. Some I liked better than others, but every one delivers a great story full of emotion and tension.I also have the pleasure of knowing Marta and consider her a dear friend, one anyone would be lucky to have.
What do You think about Naomi's Christmas (2012)?
This is a well-written Amish novel. The characters are well-developed, and I enjoyed the story line.
—Kayla
A delightful story, somewhat predictable, but then that's kind of what I needed at the time.
—Janalee
Probably my favorite in the series so far, just because I am also a beekeeper like Naomi.
—Aliya
I really enjoyed this book and will be looking for others by this author.
—Cherri
