Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    A Mother's Gift
    A Mother's Gift
    A Mother's Gift
    Audiobook8 hours

    A Mother's Gift

    Written by Charlotte Hubbard

    Narrated by Susan Boyce

    5/5

    ()

    Switch to ebook

    About this audiobook

    For Leah Otto, marrying Jude Shetler is a long-held dream come true. As a young girl, she was captivated by his good looks and talent as an auctioneer. When Jude, now a widower with three children, begins to court her, Leah doesn't hesitate. Other men may not appreciate her tomboy ways, but Jude values Leah's practical nature and her skill with the animals she tends, and both enter the marriage with joy and optimism.

    Three months later, Leah feels as if her world is coming down around her. Her twin teenage
    step-daughters, Alice and Adeline, are pushing boundaries and taking far too many risks, while five-year-old Stevie deeply misses his mother. Leah, more at ease in a barn tending her goats and chickens than in a kitchen, struggles with her housekeeping duties.

    Then a baby is abandoned on their doorstep, and Leah must search her soul. Caring for little Betsy fills her with renewed purpose and the strength to begin pulling her family together. With Jude's steadfast support, Leah finds that what she once thought of as a happy ending may be something even better-the beginning of a life rich in love, faith, and unexpected blessings.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMar 27, 2018
    ISBN9781541485525
    Author

    Charlotte Hubbard

    Charlotte Hubbard considers it her personal mission to feed people-to share hearth and home. Faith and family, farming and food preservation are hallmarks of her lifestyle, and the foundation of all her Amish romance series. She's a deacon, a dedicated church musician and choir member, and when she's not writing, she loves to try new recipes, crochet, and sew. Charlotte now lives in Minnesota with her husband and their border collie.

    More audiobooks from Charlotte Hubbard

    Related to A Mother's Gift

    Related audiobooks

    Christian Fiction For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      Amish On Vacation

      May 30, 2020

      Amish On Vacation
      7 min read

    • Article

      It’s Her Day

      Aug 2, 2021

      She’s not naive enough to believe your wedding day is the start of a brand-new life, but she’s going to try like hell to make it that way. I’m getting married today! Jen would scream it to the few people on the street this early, below the hotel balc

      6 min read

    • Article

      An Unusual Christmas

      Dec 11, 2020

      An Unusual Christmas
      5 min read

    • Article

      Someone To Watch OVER ME

      Jun 8, 2022

      Someone To Watch OVER ME
      9 min read

    • Article

      A Different Kind Of Mask

      Jun 29, 2020

      Lauren had never been the jealous type – she’d never had reason. But when a new neighbour moved in next door, even she did a double-take. The newcomer was tall, slim, blonde and wearing full and immaculate make-up – on moving-in day. She also appeare

      6 min read

    • Article

      The Date

      Jan 7, 2021

      The Date
      5 min read

    • Article

      Starting OVER

      May 24, 2023

      Starting OVER
      6 min read

    • Article

      The DREAM

      Mar 25, 2020

      The DREAM
      9 min read

    • Article

      Dirty John: The Real Thing

      Oct 2, 2017

      LOS ANGELES - Their first date was at Houston's, a restaurant in Irvine where he opened the door for her and put her napkin on her lap. Candles flickered along the polished-mahogany bar; jazz drifted from speakers; conversation purred. Debra Newell h

      10 min read

    • Article

      The Sisters Room

      Feb 25, 2023

      The Sisters Room
      3 min read

    • Article

      A Kiwi-style romance

      Apr 1, 2024

      Such a treat to have a new novel from one of my favourite authors. Danielle Hawkins writes wonderfully funny and tender stories that are real slices of Kiwi life. There’s always a romantic element, but it’s her wry take on people and their relationsh

      2 min read

    • Article

      Karen’s CHOICE

      Jul 7, 2021

      Karen’s CHOICE
      6 min read

    • Article

      The Wildest Place OF ALL

      Mar 23, 2022

      The Wildest Place OF ALL
      9 min read

    • Article

      Abandoned

      Jun 3, 2021

      Abandoned
      5 min read

    • Article

      Too late FOR LOVE?

      Jun 8, 2022

      Too late FOR LOVE?
      8 min read

    • Article

      Abandoned

      May 24, 2022

      Abandoned
      5 min read

    • Article

      Soap Highlights

      Oct 11, 2020

      Soap Highlights
      2 min read

    • Article

      The DREAM

      Mar 11, 2020

      The DREAM
      9 min read

    • Article

      “I Miss Dad Every Single Day”

      Jun 15, 2022

      “I Miss Dad Every Single Day”
      5 min read

    • Article

      Summer at BEACON BAY HEIGHTS

      Aug 30, 2023

      Summer at BEACON BAY HEIGHTS
      9 min read

    • Article

      Join The Weekly Conversation

      Sep 25, 2023

      Join The Weekly Conversation
      3 min read

    • Article

      The Not So WICKED STEPMOTHER

      Sep 29, 2022

      The Not So WICKED STEPMOTHER
      3 min read

    • Article

      Girlfriend Power

      Jan 28, 2022

      Girlfriend Power
      4 min read

    • Article

      Karen’s CHOICE

      Jul 11, 2023

      Karen’s CHOICE
      6 min read

    • Article

      Just “Sister”

      Dec 31, 2023

      Just “Sister”
      4 min read

    • Article

      Holiday happiness

      Jul 20, 2021

      Holiday happiness
      6 min read

    • Article

      Joy After All The Heartache

      Mar 31, 2023

      Joy After All The Heartache
      7 min read

    • Article

      The Wildest Place OF ALL

      Mar 16, 2022

      The Wildest Place OF ALL
      9 min read

    • Article

      The Wildest Place OF ALL

      Mar 9, 2022

      The Wildest Place OF ALL
      9 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for A Mother's Gift

    5/5

    15 ratings4 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

    • 5/5
      A good book is now that arrests the readers attention & holds it throughout the entire reading. This was a book, written with excellence!
    • 5/5
      Leah and Jude were both warned that their marriage has the potential for being a rocky one. It’s Leah first, and Jude’s second, he being a widower with a young son and twin teenaged daughters. After three months, the girls have continued to be mean and out of control, the son is distant and unhappy, and Leah is desperate for some peace. It has been a rough road that will get worse before it finally smooths out. An abandoned baby may be the key to bring them all together. Much happens in this novel, and there is never a dull moment in its pages. The characters are interesting and the plot is intriguing and well told.
    • 5/5
      Charlotte Hubbard has given us a really sweet romantic Amish love story, and we get to experience this with this page-turning read.Can a single, not expecting to marry, Amish woman with a love of animals, and a widowed Amish man with three children, find happiness with what the community feels an unlikely pair.I loved this heartwarming love story and family, and how things work out will keep you page turning.This one will stay a favorite of mine, but then I love this author’s books, and am so glad she shares her gifts with us.I received this book through Goddess Fish Promotions, and was not required to give a positive review.
    • 4/5
      A Mother’s Gift is the latest novel by Charlotte Hubbard. Leah Otto is marrying Jude Shetler, but her mother is worried that Leah has not thought it through completely. Jude has twin daughters who are sixteen and enjoying their rumspringa along with a five-year-old son who misses his mother. Leah has always preferred working with animals to taking care of a home and feels that Jude is the right man for her. There is the added benefit of Jude’s mother, Margaret who takes care of the household. Jeremiah, Jude’s older brother, has his doubts about the match as well and wishes Jude would delay the wedding. Jude and Leah have no reservations and proceed with their wedding. Three months pass, and Leah is miserable. Margaret moved out after the wedding, the twins are making life difficult for Leah, Stevie is still not talking to Leah, and Jude has not been supportive. Something needs to change if their marriage is to survive. Then a baby named Betsy is left on their porch with a note asking that they give the baby a loving home. Leah has no clue on how to care for a baby and is thankful when Lenore, Leah’s mother, comes to assist her. After a long-needed talk, Jude alters his behavior and begins reigning in the twins. This is just the beginning for Leah and Jude. With communication, faith, and love they can have a happy, rich life together that is full of unexpected blessings. Come along for the journey in A Mother’s Gift.I found A Mother’s Gift to be well-written in a nice, conversational writing style. There are a variety of characters in the story with different personalities. They are realistic in their attitudes and behaviors. A blended marriage is challenging for all parties and it takes time for people to adjust (come together as a family). There are good life lessons in the story and we can see that the Amish have the same problems/struggles as Englischers. It is important not to judge others, the harm that gossip can cause to people, forgiveness of oneself and others, God is in control, the power of prayer and the importance of having a strong faith in God. God had a plan when he brought Leah and Jude together. My rating for A Mother’s Gift is 4 out of 5 stars. I do wish the characters had been introduced into the story differently (in the beginning). A Mother’s Gift is such a lovely, heartwarming story that will take readers on an emotional journey.