Publisher Description:
An Amish Christmas Kitchen
Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, Kate Lloyd
As the weather grows cold and the nights grow long, the cheer and warmth of the Christmas season is one thing all readers can find comfort in. This collection from bestselling Amish fiction novelists Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd finds the beating heart at the center of the holiday and offers three novellas that celebrate family, faith, and especially the sights and smells of a bustling holiday kitchen.
Leslie Gould tells the story of how, in the wake of a heartbreaking loss, a young Amish woman finds unexpected comfort and hope in a yearly baking tradition surrounding the local Lancaster Christmas market. Jan Drexler offers a sweet tale of a shy Amish woman who decides to use her gift for sweets to woo a local Amish boy with her beloved Christmas cookies. And Kate Lloyd offers a heartwarming tale of a woman’s unexpected discovery about the truth of her past, and the warm and welcoming Amish family table she finds herself invited to on Christmas.
My Review:
This is an excellent collection of Amish stories written by three talented and popular authors. These three novellas are each their own unique story. Each story has a theme of love, forgiveness, second chances, and hope. The book is perfect to read during a busy Christmas season, as the stories are shorter and could be read in one sitting. But even though these are shorter stories, the storylines feel complete and the endings are not rushed. I think my favorite story in this book was “An Amish Christmas Recipe Box” by Jan Drexler. I loved the character of Anna in this story and really wanted her to find her happily-ever-after. Fans of Amish fiction will love this book.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my
own.
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