With Christmas in His Heart (Michigan Island, Book 2) (Love Inspired #373) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Gail Gaymer Martin (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Steeple Hill (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373874057
• ISBN-13: 978-0373874057
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,352,665 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting Christmas Romance, October 26, 2006

By	Barbara Warren - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Christine Powers has worked hard to climb the corporate ladder until her Grandmother Summers had a stroke, her parents left on a cruise, and Christine was elected to be a reluctant caregiver. There are others who want her job and she's stranded on Mackinac Island for who knows how long and she's not happy. She's not thrilled about her grandmother's border either. He's far too much at home in Grandmother's house to suit Christine. She doesn't want to be there, and she doesn't want Will Lambert underfoot all the time, either.

Will has been bording with Grandma Summers. He loves the elderly woman and has been trying to take care of her. He doesn't understand why Christine is so hostile to him, but he's not about to move out.

Set on a remote island with a simple way of living and good neighbors, where there's time to walk slow, visit, and spend time for God, this is another heartwarming love story from this talented writer.

5.0 out of 5 stars Proverbs 16:9 - In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. , December 6, 2008

By	Donna K. "bookcrosser" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: With Christmas in His Heart (Michigan Island, Book 2) (Larger Print Love Inspired #373) (Mass Market Paperback)

The above proverb is wonderfully illustrated in this story, and it's a lesson we all need to be reminded of, and one that I especially needed to reflect upon at this particular stage in my life. There's a lot about the female protagonist that I related to: how she thrived on her fast paced city lifestyle, yet desperately needed a simpler and more spiritual daily way of life. My dreams invision a casual summery enviroment, so it's to the author's credit that she described winter/Christmas in the frozen isolated Mackinac Island in such a beautiful and appealing way to even my tropical mindset. I loved the age-related dilemma that the couple faced, as well as the difficulties with his parent's unreasonable expectations and they way the couple handled them. All-in-all, I found this to be a very inspiring and introspective story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Silver bells. It's Christmas time on the Island. , December 29, 2007

By	Donald J. Parker "Donald James Parker - autho... (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an interesting contrast in life styles and priorities. The portrayal of life on a Michigan island was a fun adventure in itself. Snow and cold are so romantic when I'm reading about them and not suffering from frozen toes,ears, and fingers. A twist to this romance is the age difference of the two parties. This is not a May-December romance, but rather more like an August-December, with the man being the August in this case. Lovable characters are necessary for a good romance. This book supplies them, including Grandma Ella, who is the catalyst for the entire wholesome affair. This one would make a good Hallmark Channel movie at Christmas. If you're in the mood for a light and entertaining love story, start up your snowmobile and visit Mackinac Island via this book. Better wait for the ice bridge to form though!
Donald James Parker
Author of All the Voices of the Wind