The is a collection of stories from Bluebird , Pennsylvania. The Sweet Shop is run by Jacob and his mom. He is still unmarried and his mom is trying to find someone to change that . She has to leave to go assist a family member and interviews for someone to help while she is away. Rose seems to fit the part just fine . With a lot of resistance from Jacob and a lot of patience these two will find a way.
Sadie has a job at the Quilt shop close by the Sweet Shop . She is scarred from trying to save horses out of a burning barn. The Quilt shop owner loves seeing Sadie and talking to her . Trying to build her confidence. There is a young man Amos who notices Sadie and appreciates her for who she is . There is a young man in the community who is English that comes around to make fun of her and tear her down. Amos is does his best to protect her and make her feel as beautiful as he sees her.
Hannah works for the hardware store in town. She and her husband stay above the store. He is only home on weekends because of his work. They are trying to save money for their own farm. One day he leaves and does not come home. He is killed on a on the job accident. She continues to work for the owners and soon finds out they want to sell. She is wanting to buy the store with her savings but doesn't have enough. This is where Seth comes in . He is ready for a change and wants to buy the store. Between the two of them they have to work on trusting each other and respecting each others decisions to make the dream of owning work. These stories are short but strong in content..

The Amish Sweet Shop is a trio of romantic, love stories. I found this book to be a quick and enjoyable read. It was a first read of all the authors for me. For me, Amish books are one of my favorites to read. They are just simply clean living, and tell the story of life in a wholesome way. This book did not disappoint me. Thank you Netgalley for giving me a copy to read for my honest review.

A sweet read to get you ready for Valentine's Day. Perfect for the romance reader in your life.

THE SWEETEST COURTSHIP by Emma Miller
Grouchy Jacob Beechy is no match for his mother, who has taken it upon herself to find him a wife. Rose has come to town for a change of scenery and ends up crossing paths with Jacob's mom. Come sit a spell in Beechy's Sweets and watch love melt even the hardest heart in town. By the end of the story, you will be craving fudge with a side of romance.

THE SWEETEST TRUTH by Laura Bradford ***My favorite of the three stories***
A horrific barn fire several years ago changed the life Sadie thought she would have so she has made the life she feels most comfortable living. When a secret admirer starts leaving little gifts for her to find on her lunch break, Sadie's heart starts to soften and she allows herself to dream again. This story will make you smile and your heart tapdance with happiness.

NOTHING TASTES SO SWEET by Mary Ellis
A freak accident suddenly widows Hannah who has just found out she is pregnant. Hannah is thankful for her job at the local hardware store but when the job is in jeopardy Hannah learns she is stronger than she thinks. A sweet tale of how sometimes romance can find a way to heal even the most broken of hearts.

I love reading Amish romance novellas during the holidays as the stories are usually short enough to read in between all the hustle and bustle. You are always guaranteed a happy ending and a smile. Even if Valentine's Day is not your holiday, you will be happy to read these sweet stories. Grab a box of yummy chocolates, put on your fuzzy socks and curl up in your comfy reading chair for one of the sweetest reads of the season.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Kensington through NetGalley. Any and all opinions expressed in the above review are entirely my own.

The Amish Sweet Shop is three separate books The Sweetest Courtship by Emma Miller, The Sweetest Truth by Laura Bradford and Nothing Tastes So Sweet by Mary Ellis. Not only is this book really fun, it has three great Valentine romances. I found this book to be a quick read, with a well developed plots and characters. Whether you have read these authors before, or are new to them the stories are easy to follow. I recommend this book for all three stories.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

To play off the title of this book—these are three very”sweet” stories! I thoroughly enjoyed every story in this book. I loved the characters and the small town setting of Bluebird. These are well written, clean, heartwarming stories. Each has a theme of faith and hope after a tragedy. I loved reading each story, but my favorite character was Sadie in the story “The Sweetest Truth”. These stories are just the right length for those times you want something lighter to read. I even found a new author to follow. This is a great collection, and I’m highly recommending it.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity to review this wonderful book. My opinion is my own.
Stories of the Amish way of living are quickly becoming my favorite stories as they are about love of family, good food and old fashion values. This is a contemplation of three stories that all revolve around a Amish sweet shop. .i loved each story and all the charcters in each story. i highly recommend this book for all who enjoy stories of real people. that have true values and morals without sex or violence. Utterly charming this book captured me from the first page . This was a delight to read.

4 stars overall
The Amish Sweet Shop is a compilation book of three short stories all revolving around the same small Amish community and shops.

The first book “The Sweetest Courtship” by Emma Miller is a sweet, romantic story that is a tad predictable but oh, so satisfying. I really enjoyed this one and give it 4 stars.

The second story in the book was easily my favorite! “The Sweetest Truth” by Laura Bradford. I just loved this story. I truly wish this book would be made into a full-length novel! 5 stars for this one!

The third story “Nothing Tastes So Sweet” by Mary Ellis started off so good. It just rapidly fell into the realm of trying to throw too much into one small book. This would have been much better as a full-length novel. I only give this story 3 stars.
Overall, I highly recommend this book who loves sweet Amish Romance books.

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Once I began reading these three novella’s I was gone and page-turning, the stories are written by three different authors, but in some way, include an Amish candy store, take place in a walking distance from each other.
Each story is different, but with the theme of forgiveness, loss of loved ones, and coming to terms with yourself.
They kept my attention, and as I finished each story I was willing to keep on reading and being in their lives, they are all that enjoyable, and quickly became friends.
You won’t go wrong with this one, there is something for everyone!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kensington, and was not required to give positive review.

The Amish Sweet Shop is a collection of stories set around Beechy Sweets. The Sweetest Courtship finds us at the Sweet shop where Jacob's mother is conspiring to have grandchildren. Being a confirmed bachelor is not what his mother wants. She convinces Jacob that maybe help during their busy time might be a blessing. What he doesn't realize is that the applicants are really there for two reasons. Find out is Jacob will leave bachelorhood behind.
The Sweetest Truth tells the story of Sadie. Knowing that she is too scarred to ever marry. A look in the mirror confirms her beliefs. However, when small gifts begin to appear, including sweets from the sweet shop, is someone looking past her appearance or is it a cruel joke? Sadie must learn to look past the mirror and see what is inside that counts.
Nothing Tastes So Sweet finds Hannah pregnant and a widow all within a short time. Hannah wants to be able to support herself and her unborn child. She does not want to return home and be a burden. But when she finds her English employers ready to retire, Hannah devises a plan to buy the store and be set for herself and her baby. However, because she is a widowed Amish woman, her plans may not be so easy. First she must solve the mystery with her only clue coming from the sweet shop. Then she may find not only a partnership for the store but for her life as well.
I loved reading these cozy romances. They are just the thing to curl up and loose yourself. Having a little bit of sweets to enjoy while you are reading brings a special surprise as well. I received a copy through Netgalley. I positive review was not required.

"Amish Sweet Shop" is a collection of three novellas, all set in Bluebird, Pennsylvania. A place where I had been so I wanted to read it!! I loved it! These are all great!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Three stories of trials and overcoming difficult times is spun in these fun and quick reads in The Amish Sweet Shop. Rose and women are seeking a new fresh opportunity in a new town working a sweet shop (that will make you wish you had candy in your mouth). A young girl dealing with loneliness and sorrow finds love in herself and her new friend, and lastly recently widowed women stepping out and taking a chance for herself and her new business partner. All great reads that will make a cozy saturday all the more better.

this is a sweet love story. he is rough and stern she is a widow and does not take him seriously when he gets upset. she helps him and he learns to laugh. if you like love stories and second chances you will love the book. I was given a copy of the book by netgalley but this is an honest reveiw very good

"Amish Sweet Shop" is a collection of three novellas, all set in Bluebird, Pennsylvania. All are Amish romances but each is unique from the other and from other Amish romances I've read. In this collection, the only author I was familiar with was Laura Bradford, I enjoyed all of the stories.

My favorite story is the first one, "The Sweetest Courtship" by Emma Miller. It's set in a candy shop run by Clara Beechy and her hard-working, but brusque son Jacob who is still mourning the death of his fiancée . While screening applicants for an assistant to help at Beechy's Sweets, Clara also has an eye out for who would make the best match for her son. She chooses Rose Bontrager, a widow, who learns to work with Jacob so well, the two of them wonder if they each have a second chance for romance. I would rate this story 4.5 stars.

I also enjoyed "The Sweetest Truth" by Laura Bradford. Sadie Fisher is the last of her friends to be married and has given up on becoming a wife and mother because of the scars she has from a barn fire. She can't believe it when the handsome Amos Yoder seeks her out for friendship or maybe more. This plot of the story is separate from the others, but Clara Beechy makes a brief appearance.

"Nothing Tastes so Sweet" by Mary Ellis is a good story, but my least favorite of the three and I would give it 3.5 stars. I like that the characters are more than just stereotypes and Hannah Kline wants more from her life than relying on her parents to support her and finds the courage, with the help of a cabinet maker named Daniel, to make her dreams come true. Beechy's Sweets is also mentioned in this story.

Together the three stories make a good collection and would be a perfect Valentine's Day treat to yourself.

I received this book from NetGalley through the courtesy of Kensington. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.

The Amish Sweet Shop is a trio of Amish romance stories by Emma Miller, Laura Bradford and Mary Ellis. Each story tells a tale of love at it’s purest and sweetest.

The Sweetest Courtship by Emma Miller

Beechy’s Sweets in Bluebird, Pennsylvania is a candy shop owned by master candy maker, Jacob Beechy. It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and Jacob has many orders to fill. Clara, Jacob’s mother, normally helps him in the shop, but she has plans to travel to Indiana to help a family member. Despite Jacob’s objections, Clara begins interviewing candidates to assist in the shop while she is away. What Jacob and the interviewees don’t know, is that Clara is secretly hoping to find a wife for her bachelor son. Clara interviews Rose Bontrager, believes she is the perfect wife for Jacob, and hires her on the spot. Will gruff, standoffish Jacob and sweet, even-tempered Rose fall into Clara’s marriage trap?

The Sweetest Truth by Laura Bradford

Being Amish, Sadie Fisher dreams the same dream as most young women of her faith; marriage and children. After being horribly scarred in a barn fire, Sadie gives up her dreams of domestic bliss. She now feels that her friends, family and especially strangers can only see the scars that mar one side of her face, and not the beautiful young woman she once was. In some cases she is correct, but now Sadie has a secret admirer who leaves her gifts in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. Who has seen past her scars and the wall she has built around her heart, to the beauty, both inner and outer, that she still possesses?

Nothing Tastes So Sweet by Mary Ellis

Hannah Kline and her husband, Daniel, are looking forward to a future where they have a family and their own farm. Unfortunately, Daniel is killed before this dream is fully realized. Hannah is widowed and pregnant but soon realizes that though one dream has died, another has been birthed. Seth Miller left the Amish after a misunderstanding. He returns with a dream of his own. Can Hannah and Seth intertwine their dreams? Hannah’s first love can’t be replaced, but could a second love be just as sweet?

Miller, Bradford and Ellis have each brought love to light in beautifully written stories. The characters, with one notable exception, are like cherished friends. The Amish Sweet Shop stories highlight the simplicity and sweetness of true love. Each of these stories was a treat for me, and I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend The Amish Sweet Shop to all lovers of chaste romance. Readers of Amish fiction will find these stories particularly delightful.

My thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.

Three sweet wholesome novellas. Each story includes the Amish candy store, Beechy's Sweets. Second chances after life's disappointments is a welcomed theme. This is a relaxing read since the reader will probably guess the endings of each story but will enjoy the journey. Recommended!

Love is in the air

It’s Valentine’s Day in Amish country and while they do n to celebrate such holidays, love blooms and this collection of short stories shares their stories.

While all three are separate stories, all take place in the same location and the second and third stories reference the first so they feel a bit more connected. These are easy, quick reads and will fill your heart with hope and love as Valentine’s Day arrives.

While I am not a big romance fan, I was in the mood for something different and I love Amish themes, so I reached for this collection. I was not disappointed. Simple living and pure love make this trio the perfect trifecta!

In The Sweetest Courtship, Rose is a delight. Jacob is a curmudgeon trapped in the past. His fiancée died, but when he learns Rose lost her husband and son just eighteen months ago and is still joyful despite her loss, he realizes he has no excuse to be sullen. His mother is a conniving matchmaker, but they both are good-natured with her.
Scarred Sadie in The Sweetest Truth refuses to believe anyone will ever see past her scarred cheek from a barn fire five years ago. I know from long years of being bullied that being different is no fun, but Sadie’s self-pity gets tiresome. Amos Yoder doesn’t give up on her though.
My favorite is Nothing Tastes So Sweet. Hannah’s husband dies, leaving her expecting their first child. She works at Howard’s Hardware store, and when the Howards decide to retire, she wants to buy the store. So does Seth Miller, whose father believed the worst of him five years ago. Neither can afford the store on their own, but a partnership will work, if Seth reconciles with his father and joins the Amish church.
These three Amish novellas are quick, fun reads.

I found this collection of three books on Netgalley. Even though I didn’t recognize the authors it looked like a cute, clean, easy read. I was right! If you’ve seen any Hallmark movie or read a Christian romance I’m sure you can guess how each ends..but I’d still recommend that you read them ;)


All three…
-involved lots of yummy food descriptions. UM. YES PLEASE.
-on the same note, the second and third books both mentioned Beechy’s Sweets, the store owned by the main character in the first book. I loved that little connection even though each story has different main characters and a completely separate plot.
-I don’t think there was kissing in any of these stories even though they’re all romances. I know not everyone agrees with me, but I prefer not to read about kisses (especially detailed ones) between unmarried couples.
-all of the characters were totally lovable!
-each story’s plot is different enough (despite all being Amish Romances) that I didn’t get tired of reading them.

The Sweetest Courtship by Emma Miller
A story of a widowed Amish woman with a positive outlook on life who moves to a new district. She gets a job at Beechy’s Sweets. Her boss is an Amish man whose fiance died many years ago and has tendency to push people away. One part towards the end felt like it didn’t fit quite well or was resolved too easily, but other than that it was well written and I enjoyed it.

The Sweetest Truth
Sadie is an Amish young women who works in an Englisher’s quilt shop and has given up on ever being married. Why? Because six years before half of her face was burnt in a fire and people gasp when they see her. When the handsome young man who works at a nearby ice cream shop meets her, he’s able to see past the scars on her face, but can she? I found it a little annoying how Sadie practically lived in a constant state of self pity. I get it. She went through a lot. There wouldn’t be much of a story if Sadie didn’t constantly pity herself. It just felt like it went on a little too long. Also, the way she reacted to her crush talking to her was way different than I would. That’s probably just a personality difference. Overall, I really did enjoy this story.

Nothing Tastes So Sweet
This one was sad. It tells the story of recently widowed and three months pregnant Hannah. She can’t stand the thought of going back to her parents home so she tries everything she can think of to be able to buy the hardware store she’s worked at for years from her elderly bosses. When she finds she doesn’t have enough money ‘half-amish’ Seth just might be able to help...I almost cried, but I really did enjoy this one as well.

I’d recommend these stories to Hallmark loving Christian women ages 14 and up. Younger girls probably wouldn’t be interested, but they’re completely clean.

The Amish Sweet Shop
Kensington Publishing puts out a lot of high quality Amish fiction that other publishers don't. And the stories are always fodder for a reader's sweet tooth. This collection is no different.

In the first novella, the sweet shop's owner played matchmaker between her son and a hired girl.

In the second, Sadie feels that she's really too ugly to be courted because of burns from a barn fire. While Valentine's Day is coming soon, little gifts start showing up on the back porch of the quilt shop where Sadie works. Sadie believes her friend and boss is putting the gifts on the stoop, but actually it's Adam who works next door who wants Sadie to take a second look at herself.

In the last novella, Hannah loses her husband in a construction accident, she finds out she's pregnant, the owners of the hardware store where she works want to sell the store, a stranger comes in who wants to buy it; but neither Hannah or the stranger have the total down-payment the owners want. The obstacle is the stranger is not Amish, but he was raised Amish and is now faced with the decision if he would actually take the kneeling vow and join the church.

This is a five star collection, two thumbs up, and a piece of melt in your mouth fudge.

My thanks to Kensington Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book.

I received this arc of "The Amish Sweet Shop" from NetGallery in exchange for a honest review. Thank you to NetGallery, the publisher and authors for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book,
I enjoyed reading the different stories from different authors in this book, set in the community of the Amish. Without giving away how each story went, I will say all the stories were well developed, with each character having a sweetness that pulls you in to each story and lets you know love can prevail.
If you enjoy reading books about the Amish way of life, you will certainly enjoy this book!