Hiding in Amish country, former CIA agent Victoria Kauffman’s determined to find evidence to catch the corrupt agents who killed her partner. But when her Christmas refuge is discovered, the sole person she can trust is Amish widower Aaron Shetler. With ruthless—and dangerously powerful—enemies after them, Victoria must use all her training to make sure they live through the holidays.
My Review 💜
There are parts of this novel that I really enjoyed. From the first page, the suspense begins and doesn't let up until the very end, which I love. Though my heart goes out to Victoria and the unfortunate situation that she finds herself in, I found myself struggling to connect with her, and honestly I'm not sure, because I found myself instantly charmed by Aaron. From the moment you meet Aaron you can see that he is a man of integrity, wanting to do the right thing, and right the wrongs of his past, and I admire that so much.
Though you do get backstories on both Aaron and Victoria there is a lot of repetition as each character has inner dialogue and both struggle with memories and regrets of the past. The ending was way too predictable, begging the question: if Victoria was a former CIA agent why did she not pick up on what was way too obvious to the reader?
Despite getting a little bored in the middle, I kept reading in hopes of a surprise that never came into fruition, and I had to see where Aaron and Victoria would end up.
I closed Covert Amish Christmas with disappointment, and was torn on how to rate it. The writing is great, as is the imagery of the picturesque Amish community, and I don't regret reading it, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel a little let down with what could've been an incredible read instead of an ok read.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
USA Today Bestselling Author, Mary Alford, loves giving her readers the unexpected, whether it be in a rugged mountain setting or a simple Amish community. Her titles have appeared on the USA Today Bestselling List, Publisher’s Weekly Bestselling List, and have finaled in the Daphne Du Maurier award of excellence in mystery, The Beverly, The Maggie, and The Selah Awards.
Mary is published through Annie’s Publishing, Love Inspired Suspense, Forget Me Not Romances, and she is an Indie Published Author. As a writer, Mary is an avid reader. She loves to cook, can’t face the day without coffee, and her three granddaughters are the apple of her eye. She and her husband live in the heart of Texas in the middle of 70 acres with two cats and one dog.
Mary is very active online and would love to connect with readers on Facebook and Twitter or any social platforms listed at www.maryalford.net.
*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions are completely honest, and my own. 
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