With Christmas comes anticipation, joy and a reason for the season. Twin sisters in a small town in Missouri also share a birthday in December. Thirty-five years they have shared life and being on their own, sharing a noodle business. In many ways they are the same in faith but their personalities are different. Molly says what she thinks and is not always what you call a typical Amish Woman. When her sister Marietta Helfing had gone thru cancer treatments, she too shaved off her hair to stand in solidarity with her sister. Marietta shares a quiet faith. They had overcome so much during this time and continue to strengthen the bonds they have as sisters. Once romance hits their lives, it changes everything. In different ways, the sisters work thru their own relationships to include others and still be in community. Nothing said that more than Glen. A widower with 2 small children and living with his dad. With the help of Marietta, he has hope again for a future. But is it a hope that is based on love? Or is a hope of convenience.

Molly and Pete child hood friends they have always bantered well with each other but something changes when they realize their feelings run deep. A discovery of how well you can be with another. How we are meant not to do life alone and how suffering always strengthens faith.

All was done in the backdrop of the Christmas season. A hope, a joy, anticipation in a life shared.


A special thank you to Kensington Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

The perfect Christmas book for cosy nights abd frosty mornings. The ideal mic of. Likeable characters and storyline. Perfect.

When I am in need of some comfort, light-hearted, romantic reads, Amish is what I turn to. This book fit the bill!

This is a story about twins who are so close but different. Neither thinks they will ever marry and have vowed to stay together and run their noodle business, but several events change everything. This is such a wonderful story I never wanted to end.

I have been enjoying the Maidels of Morning Star series where five unmarried and enterprising Amish maidels founded the local Marketplace, and this was a great addition to the series. Each book features another of the founding members of Morning Star Marketplace and this book features twin sisters, Molly and Marietta Helfing. It is getting close to Christmas and they are preparing for a wonderful shopping season. Marietta has recovered from cancer, but her treatments have left her sterile. Molly is very protective of Marietta, but Molly is worried she will marry and leave her alone. Marietta realizes she has feelings for former tenant Pete Shetler and his rambunctious dog, Riley. They lived in a cabin on their property while working for his uncle. Pete was raised Amish, but was never baptized, which means he could not court Marietta. When their neighbour, recent widower Glenn Detweiler's house burns down, the Helfing sisters offer to let Glenn, his father and two young sons live in the cabin while their house is rebuilt. Because there are no cooking facilities, they end up staying in the house with the sisters. Will Molly and Marietta find their happily ever after?

This is one of those books where it seems everything is going wrong. Poor Glenn, he lost his wife, his mother and his house. He also has concerns that his dad is having issues, perhaps dementia. Pete comes back to Morning Star and finds Glenn living in the house with Molly and Marietta, while he had been relegated to the cabin. He is hurt and jealous of Glenn. Marietta wants to have children, but is unable to due to cancer treatments. Molly has feelings for Pete, but he is not Amish. This story gives the main characters time to develop those relationships and find joy through their beliefs and their faith. Christmas Comes to Morning Star was well-written with developed, friendly characters. I liked that we meet up with the maidels from the previous books, Lydianne and Regina, and see what is happening in their lives. There is also a side story about Jo and a young man she is interested in, but her mother is bitter and unhappy and tries to sabotage the relationship. The Morningstar Marketplace sounds like a wonderful place with all the fabulous shops filled with homemade Amish goods, that will put you in the Christmas Spirit with all its decorations, hot chocolate and Christmas Cheer. A delightful Amish Christmas romance, that I enjoyed.

I enjoyed the previous two books from Charlotte Hubbard's Maidels of Morning Star and was excited to have the opportunity to read the third installment, Christmas Comes to Morning Star. It was a sweet and heartwarming Christmas story. I am giving four and a half stars.

We don't get many stories of the Amish, in Missouri, but this series is a keeper!! There are 5 young Amish women who think they will be "old maidels" and so they plan their life accordingly. They come together to transform a barn into a marketplace....Morning Star Marketplace and here we have the stories. This is the third, in the series, Christmas Comes to Morningstar and can be read alone, but I find it's easier to understand the character's relationships by reading the books in order and we can follow the characters as they grow and develop.

Molly and Marietta are twin sisters, who have vowed to always be there for one another.....one will not leave the other. And that proved to be a blessing as Marietta went through cancer treatment and is now on the other side of that journey. BUT, during that process, the sisters took in a tenant, Peter Shetler that seems to have a piece of Marietta's heart.....or maybe it's just his dog, Riley, that holds that piece. But Peter has to move out and now how will life turn out?

As life moves on and everyone has full days at the Market we watch watch as the girls continue their noodle business. And then crisis strikes again.....there is a fire at Glenn Detweiler's home.....a widower with a family who now has no place to live!! So, once again, the twins open their doors, to the Detweiller family, including Glenn's father who is having memory issues. Well, if the twins are going to stay for one another and the house has enough room, why not open it to those in need??!!

What a trip and what a journey these men, women and children are having. Sometimes good, sometimes trying, sometimes it makes a person question their minds!!

This is a great book that will bring you satisfaction and wanting more as you turn the last page, so sit back, enjoy a good drink and wander through the Marketplace!!

Yes, this year Christmas did bring unexpected tidings of love and joy! I loved this story of twin sisters who never expected what would happen when they provided a temporary home for a family who’s home was destroyed in a fire. I love how the Amish work together in their communities. Wonderful holiday read! I received a copy through NetGalley by the author. No review was required, my review is voluntary.

Christmas Comes to Morning Star by Charlotte Hubbard is book three in The Maidels of Morning Star. It can be read as a stand alone.
Twins, Molly and Marietta are content living together and running their noodle business. They really don't need a man in their life or do they. Molly has started having feelings for Pete. Marietta doesn't feel as if any man would want her after fighting breast cancer.
This well written Amish romance is the perfect Christmas read. There is family, friendship, romance, and a bit of humor, I didn't want to put it down.
I was given an ARC by Kensington via NetGalley for an honest review.

I truly enjoy Ms. Hubbard's books and this one is no exception. I love returning to Morning Star and am never disappointed.
I especially loved this one because I really appreciated what the novel was about and I learned quite a few things.
Ms. Hubbard must've read my mind and wrote this story especially for me.
When you folks pick this story up, you'll figure out why I love it.
A lot of wonderful messages throughout this book and I felt sad when the novel ended.
There were several things that I didn't like but I won't give them away. Otherwise, the story was almost perfect!
Fleamarkets are most especially my favorite! Never know what you might find in there! I've found lots of cool stuff!
Everytime I read a book in this series, I felt like I was right there with all of the wonderful characters that made the marketplace special in my opinion.
I look forward to seeing what Ms. Hubbard writes next! Hopefully we'll get to go back to the Marketplace.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Love visiting the Morning Star, Missouri Marketplace. The market was founded by 5 unmarried women who wanted to give people a place to show their wares. It is getting close to Christmas. Twins, Molly and Marietta Helfing, are anticipating a great season. With Marietta recovered from cancer and their noodle business booming, what could make the season brighter. However, Molly is missing Pete Shelter and Marietta cannot help but feel somewhat blue. Feeling as if no one will want her after her cancer, Marietta cannot help but wonder what she will do if Molly were to marry. Fate has another twist. Fire destroys their neighbors home. The twins graciously offer widower Glenn Detweiler, his dat, and his two young boys a place to stay. Before long, everyone is wondering if a double wedding is in the air. I love Charlotte Hubbard writes. Her characters really come to life. I look forward to returning to Morning Star. I received a copy through Netgalley. A review was not required.

Molly and Marietta Helfing are twin sister’s who are in their 30s. They make a living selling their homemade Amish noodles in a shop in The Marketplace. Marietta feels that no one will ever want to marry her since she had the mastectomy last year and is unable to have children. Molly does not want to leave her sister alone, so she plans on not marrying as well despite her attraction to Pete Shetler. Glenn Detweiler has lost his wife and his mother. He is trying to take care of his two young sons and his aging father as well as his business. Grief is overwhelming him. Then a fire destroys his house. He is thankful when the Helfing sisters take in his family. Pete worries that Molly is falling for Glenn and wonders if he has missed his chance. What does the future hold for this foursome? Christmas Comes to Morning Star by Charlotte Hubbard is the 3rd book in The Maidels of Morning Star series. I recommend reading this heartwarming series in order. I thought Christmas Comes to Morning Star was well-written with developed, friendly characters. I love the maidels in this series. This book focuses on Molly and Marietta, but we also get to catch up with Jo. Jo Fussner likes Michael Wengerd, but her mother’s bitterness is standing in her way. Love, hope, grief, community, and family are the themes of this story. I enjoyed catching up with Lydianne and Regina as well. Bishop Jeremiah Shetler is a kindhearted man who cares about those in the community. Bishop Shetler is a good man who is eager to marry Lydianne. Two of the women have found love, and we are hoping the other three will as well. The Marketplace sounds like a wonderful place with all the fabulous shops filled with homemade Amish goods. Christmas Comes to Morning Star is a story that puts you in the Christmas spirit (even though it is August). Christmas Comes to Morning Star is a comforting tale with homemade noodle pudding, a devastating fire, a disagreeable mother, a caring bishop, and three unmarried maidels.

I alway's love Charlotte hubbard book's! I could not put it down I can not wait for more! I love the cover the title and the Characters evey book gets better and better! she is one of my fav aurthor's!

The Amish lifestyle is always of great interest to those of other faiths. It is rather idyllic. Glimpses of this way of life can be seen in the everyday life of the twins, Molly and Marietta. They run a prosperous noodle-making business and are content in their singleness which has come to 35 years worth, come their birthday around Christmas time. A couple of gentlmen come along and throw a wrench into this peaceful scene. Will they be thwarted once again, or...? See what happens....

~Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger~
August 2021

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An Amish Christmas, what could go wrong. Nothing as this is a very well written and enjoyable book from start to finish. A fun read that I am sure you will enjoy. 5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this eARC

This is a sweet fun read. I loved everything about this book. If you are looking for a book that will leave you with a smile, grab this book. I received a complimentary copy from Kensington Books, Zebra via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I have just loved this series and book 3 was a wonderful conclusion, although I wish it could continue. But I am sure Charlotte Hubbard will continue with other wonderful books!
This was an inspirational and sweet conclusion at the wonderful time of Christmas. Marietta and Molly are the main characters of this book. These twins are strong, caring and just wonderful despite what has happened to Marietta as she has recovered from cancer but has been a wonderful help to Glenn, who himself has experienced more trials than he feels he can handle. As she ministers to his children, he sees hope for a future, but Marietta feels that she could not be the wife he needs or wants.

It's a touching story and brings happiness to the soul. A very lovely book that I would happily recommend to others.

I received a copy of this book from the author and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

Christmas Comes to Morning Star (Book 3 in the Morning Star series) releases on August 24, 2021

I was a bit confused at first. There seemed to be too many players all at once, people I didn't know anything about. This makes it hard for someone who hasn't read previous books in a series. All book in a series should be able to stand alone yet give you enough to want to go back and read the others... not prompt you to read previous books in the series to smooth out the tangle.

That said, I kept reading. (a book has to be HORRIBLE for me to not finish reading to The End). I was pleased to see that all of the players had a purpose in bringing the story to a blessed Christmas conclusion.

For the immediate confusion I am giving Christmas Comes to Morning Star 4 quills.

With those four quills in mind I have gone back and picked up the first two books so I can read them all as a series.

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This is a fun book in the series about Morning Star. It is about a small Amish community where everyone is involved in the local Saturday market with their own home businesses. This one is about the twins,, Molly and Marietta and also about Jo. Their romances are fun and interesting. The characters are well developed and I love the fact that this is a whole series of books that include all these people. Charlotte Hubbard is one of my favorite Amish romance authors.

I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

This book will get you in the Christmas spirit!!! This is the third book in The Maidels of Morning Star series. You can read this as a stand alone book, but I highly recommend reading the first two books to get to know the characters.
Molly and Marietta are twins who run a noodle business. Marietta is a breast cancer survivor who is resigned to never get married. Molly has a crush on Pete, who is living like an Englisher. Molly and Marietta invite widower Glen Detweiler, along with his father and sons, to live with them after his house burns down.
There is also a secondary character, Jo, who is getting to know the local florist. I hope Ms. Hubbard writes a fourth book to let us know if Jo finds love!
Will the twins have a blessed Christmas? This is a great story about love and taking chances.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author and Kensington Books through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.