Member Reviews
This is an Amish Christmas book. This book has four short stories in it. My favorite of the four short stories was Holiday of Hope by Kelly Irvin. I enjoyed each story, but I wished they where longer, but they are short stories. The stories do not have anything to do with each other, but they all are well-written. I normally do not like short stories, but I really liked these short stories. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Zondervan) or author (Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, Kelly Irvin, and Vannetta Chapman) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review about how I feel about this book, and I want to send a big Thank you to them for that. This book is schedule to be release on October 6-2020. |
This book is a wonderful collection of Amish romance novellas set around the Christmas season.. They are all well written and hold your attention. If you like Amish fiction, you will love this book! It was a joy to read. Thank you Zondervan Fiction via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own. |
The stories in this collection are so sweet. I love the book cover. I have read books by three out of the four authors. I am so honoured to read a story by Vannetta Chapman. The food in this book made me hungry. I wanted to live in an Amish community so I can eat along with them. Isn’t it funny when your imagination goes wild while reading a book? What do you say to a wedding set around Christmas? Christmas is my favourite season in a year apart from birthdays. Reading this novel made me realise that we are few months close to Christmas! Whenever I pick up an Amish Christian Fiction novel, I am sure of an adventure to the lives and minds of the characters in the plot. Only a good book does that to you. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. |
Cecilia L, Reviewer
A fantastic collection of Amish romance novellas set at Christmas time. Fans of Amish fiction will love these sweet tales of romance during the Christmas season. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion. |
I was fortunate to receive an advance review copy of "An Amish Christmas Wedding" from NetGalley. Four beautiful stories about celebrating during the Christmas season. This would be such a nice gift to give to your loved ones during the Holiday Season. |
I loved all four of these stories. The theme in Amy Clipston's book was misunderstanding and forgiveness, Kelly Irvin wrote about challenges and friendship, Kathleen Fuller's focus was about second chances and Vannetta Chapman's took a look at love through a senior's eyes. A great grouping of authors and one incredibly fabulous book filled with Christmas spirit. Perfect for holiday gift giving! |
Sheila J, Reviewer
I love all 4 of these authors and have read almost every book published by all 4. I looked back and tried to decide which was my favorite but I really enjoyed them all. These collections are my favorite way to read whe .my busy life in put if control. A couple of hours with a wholesome, charming story resets my brain. I highly recommemd this book. Thank you net galley and Zondervan publishing for the gift of the arc. The opinions ard my own. |
Maureen T, Reviewer
Four short stories that will have you quickly turning the pages, you can read one, but they are that good that you will be moving on to the next one. The stories are not connected, they contain good life lessons, the first one we had a young man who seems like he can't really commit, but keep reading maybe this couple or former couple needs to talk. The second, this young boy has been through so much, more than anyone should, especially a child. He did make me chuckle with some of his antics, but I felt he was crying for help! Can this ten-year old ever find a real home? Can best friends find their way to love, Kathleen Fuller gives us a couple who have been childhood friends, and then took it a step further with disastrous results. Can they become friends again, or more? Finding friends and family, and is it possible love? That is what the last story in the book by Vannetta Chapman offers us, as a widower and older single Amish couple try to find their way to a relationship. A sweet read, with feeling of loss and held together with the love of an older dog. You don't want to miss this one, and like M & M's you won't be able to stop after just one! I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Zondervan, and was not required to give a positive review. |
Lisa M, Librarian
Another wonderful collection of stories from these authors! I received a free copy from the the publisher and Netgalley. |
Shirley R, Reviewer
I cannot pick which story I liked best, they were all so good. They all had a common theme, but each so different. |
Four stories by popular authors in the genre are collected in this volume. In "Evergreen Love," Clipston follows a story of a couple who broke up due to a misunderstanding about a house that must come together to get their siblings married and find their old romance rekindling. In "Holiday of Hope," Irvin follows the story of a widower who adopts a troubled orphaned boy and the local schoolteacher is the only one who wants to help him break through to his new ward. In "Wreathed in Joy," Fuller follows two friends who tried to date and couldn't make it work, which ruined their friendship. When she needs his help, he steps up again, and their friendship seems to be on the mend. Will love follow? And in "A Christmas Prayer," an older widower and a never married older woman find a common ground with an injured dog. Is it too late for romance? All are sweet, holiday-themed stories that bring a glow and a message of love and hope. |
Oh how I love Amish fiction. But Christmas Amish fiction is my absolute FAVE. Think cold day, fluffy blanket, big mug of something warm and a fire in the fireplace; that warm, cozy feeling is all wrapped up in this lovely book. Amy Clipston and Kelly Irvin are two of my very favorite Amish fiction authors, and I was happily surprised to learn that I also greatly enjoy the writings of Kathleen Fuller and Vannetta Chapman! The characters were human, beautifully flawed and memorable. The storylines were lovely and so wonderfully Christmasy. An absolute, massive recommend. |
I've found myself wanting to read Amish fiction more and more during the crazy times we're currently living in, as there's just something so calming and peaceful about reading books set in the Amish culture. I knew when I saw the description of this one that it was probably going to be something I was going to end up enjoying, and I was definitely proven right. I appreciated how each of the novellas were about Christmas, finding love and the importance of faith no matter what, but that each is written completely different from the others, and it was honestly hard to pick a favorite. This collection includes first love, second chance love, a child who has lost his parents needing to find love and security, and a beautiful showcase of how friendship can often turn into something more. Each story had me honestly tearing up and I think any of these four could have been full length novels and still have kept the reader engaged from start to finish. I was also excited to get to read another story by Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller and Kelly Irvin, and I loved my first experience with a story by Vannetta Chapman. If you're looking for a heartwarming Christmas collection to enjoy this holiday season then look no further than this beautiful collection by a group of extremely talented ladies. This is exactly what I was hoping for when I first picked it up to read it, and I can't wait to read more stories from this group of authors in the future. Final Rating: 4/5. Thanks so much to Zondervan for allowing me to advance read this! I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Zondervan) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. |
Carolyn B, Reviewer
An Amish Christmas Wedding is a collection of four easy-to-read, heartwarming, inspiring stories written by four talented authors. These stories showcase four Amish couples—Lorene and Ryan, Leesa and Henry, Mary and Jakob, Rachel and Micah—who find or rekindle love at Christmas time. The well-crafted, relatable (even if you’re not Amish) characters face struggles including broken hearts, secrets, grief, doubts, age, and loneliness on their way to finding second chances and sweet romance. As you would expect, the faith element is strong in each story with emphasis on finding and accepting God’s purpose and plan. I enjoyed all the stories, but my favorite is Kelly Irvin’s A Holiday of Hope. It is “the story of a widower, an orphan, and a reluctant teacher” who must each come to grips with issues in their own lives which compromise their relationship. I highly recommend this book especially for lovers of Amish fiction and anthologies. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in the review are completely by own. |
Marcia S, Reviewer
A fantastic collection of Amish romance novellas. Each written by different authors but are definitely well written. Fans of Amish fiction will not be disappointed. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and this is my unbiased review. |
Judy G, Educator
Thoroughly engaging, this quartet of stories is truly inspirational. Each story stands alone, yet they all fit together so well. Each tale has a difficult situation to overcome, second chances and a healthy dose of romance. |
This was such a lovely collection of 4 stories. I had already read a book by Amy Clipston, so I had high expectations going into reading the story she wrote. And I was not disappointed. I was unfamiliar with the other three authors, but I was happily surprised to find some new favorite authors to read. I enjoyed all four of the stories! |
Four sweet stories of love and all things Amish - what more can you ask for!? I love each of these authors and it was a special treat being able to read them all in one book. Definitely a good-hearted book that you will love and enjoy - each different in their own way but so good! |
Educator 641785
This is a set of four short stories about Amish love and romance set around the Christmas season. I have read numerous books by all of these authors and they are all some of my favorites. Even though all of the stories were great and the characters well developed, the first story, Evergreen Love, was probably my favorite of the four. Amy Clipston is one of my favorite authors who always creates characters who the reader can honestly relate to. Thank you to the publisher, Zondervan and Net Galley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest and unbiased opinion. |
Ann R, Reviewer
#AnAmishChristmasWedding#NetGalley This is a book with four stories of Amish couples getting married near Christmas time. The first one is Evergreen Love. It is about second chances and trust. The second is Holiday of Hope . It is sportsmanship in the truest sense as Henry takes in his friends son Tommy after his parents were killed in a accident. He is a bachelor and asks Tommy's teacher Leesa for some help for Tommy. Wreathed in Joy is about two people who have been friends since childhood. They have been pressured to date. Things don't work out so well.. As time goes by will their feelings change ? A Christmas Prayer is about an older couple Micah who has lost his wife and Rachael who has never married. Will Micah allow himself to care about Rachael? Will Rachael let her guard down and let feelings develop for Micah ? What other mysteries will be found out ? Thank you Net Galley for allowing me to read and review this book. |








