The Gift of Hope

By: Kristen McKanagh

Narrated by: Joyce Oben, Chris Andrew Ciulla

A cheerful giver is twice blessed in this first novel in an Amish series by Kristen McKanagh.

Hope Beiler needs Aaron Kanagy’s help. She is determined to give her sister a beautiful new bed frame as a wedding present, and Aaron is the best carpenter in Charity Creek. Unfortunately, she can’t move past something he said last year…and there’s unexplained animosity between their fathers that makes interacting difficult.

Aaron wishes he could spend more time honing his woodworking craft, but his parents need help running their gift shop. When Hope approaches him with a solution that will allow them both to achieve their goals, he accepts. As they work together, Aaron finds himself captivated by Hope, and it becomes easy to picture a lifetime partnership together.

Unfortunately, Hope’s already wounded pride means she doesn’t give Aaron the answer he expects. At the same time, her father discovers what they’ve been doing and forbids Hope from seeing the Kanagys anymore. As secrets from the past come to light, will these two strong-willed souls—and their families—learn that pride comes before every fall, but hope helps us rise again?

Critic reviews

“McKanagh’s story sparkles with humor and hope.”—Charlotte Hubbard, author of Morning Star

"Kristen McKanagh’s The Gift of Hope is pure joy to read with endearing Amish characters and heartfelt relationships!"—Rebecca Kertz, author of Finding Her Amish Love

"Upbeat and sweet...I can’t wait to read Kristen’s next book. Truly a gift that will stay in my heart.”—Emma Miller, author of A Summer Amish Courtship

“As with anything written by this author, readers are treated to an amazing offering… If you want something different and need an escape from the worries of life get your hands on The Gift of Hope and enjoy.”—Fresh Fiction

"The story is magical, well-described, with a wholesome romance and believable characters you want to root for. I loved this book!"—Romance Junkies

Sweet love story

I enjoyed listening to The Gift of Hope. It's a sweet story of young love set in the Amish community.