A perfect festive read full of cozy charm and well rounded characters. Grab a. Hot chocolate and a blanket and snuggle in for this winter treat.

The Christmas Quilt by Lenora Worth takes us back to Shadow Lake for Collette King and Matthew Mueller’s story. I thought the story was well-written with developed characters. The story opens with a jaw dropper. It will have you flipping the pages to find out what happens next. I enjoyed catching up with the King family. I like how Collete was encouraged to make a quilt that showcases her journey with Matthew. The vivid descriptions allowed me to envision this special quilt. The story does touch on a disturbing topic that will distress some readers (like me). I wish there had been a warning included under the blurb. I did feel that the author handled the topic sensitively. The Christmas Quilt is an emotional novel. I felt bad for Collette who went through a range of feelings. No one ever said the path to happiness was a smooth one, which is what Collette and Matthew are going to discover. I was frustrated by Matthew at times. I understand that he was trying to protect those he loved. But if he had been open with parents, it would have made a difference (of course, then it would have been a different story). I enjoyed learning about Amish Christmas traditions. They do things simply, but it is still special. I like how faith is woven into the story. I am amazed how they can forgive someone who has wronged them. The Christmas Quilt is the third book in The Shadow Lake Series. It can be read as a standalone for those who are new to the series. I hope we will return to Shadow Lake again in the future. The Christmas Quilt is an expressive story with a startling surprise, an unanticipated inheritance, a shocking secret, a unique quilt, and a cozy Christmas.

I look forward to binge reading Christmas books all year. Amish themed books are especially wonderful because you can always count on them having the true meaning of Christmas included in the story. I eagerly picked up The Christmas Quilt because it fit that description and because the author is one that I particularly enjoy.

The Christmas Quilt is actually book three in the series. Somehow I missed books one and two. Even with that in mind I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the story. There is of course a love interest but it has gone astray. There is also a bit of a mystery going on that only adds an extra bit of spice to the plot.

I would of course recommend this as a Christmas season read but I also think it would be enjoyable throughout the winter season. It's like a cozy mystery because you know it won't have anything controversial in it. Well let me rephrase that. The mystery involves a serious crime that is committed multiple times. But it is handled in a tasteful manner and in the end all is set right.

If you enjoy Amish fiction I highly recommend this one!

Amish woman Collette King is looking forward to welcoming Matthew Mueller back to Shadow Lake, a historic inn located near Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. It is being run by Collette and her sisters. She hasn't seen him in some time, and she knows in her heart when he returns it is time to let him know exactly how she feels about him. She eagerly anticipates the moment when he returns, and then he does. Her expectations fall to her feet when he shows up with another woman, a beautiful one, on his arm. Not wanting to speak to him, he convinces her to anyways. This woman is going around telling anyone who will listen and even some who won't, Matthew is her intended and the wedding is upcoming. Matthew made a promise to his late uncle when he was on his deathbed that he would marry this woman and he feel obligated to keep this promise though Collette is his true love. Collette has always enjoyed sewing, it clears her mind and relaxes her. As she makes a Christmas quilt honoring Matthew, she just thinks of him more. I did not like the "other woman." Her attitude is terrible. How could she treat Matthew this way? Will Collette's heart stay broken, or will the holiday season ring in with a new true love? I enjoyed reading books by this author and this was a fun read.

Pub Date 22 Aug 2023
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

This is the type of book that once you start reading it you just can't put it down. Collette and Matthew were supposed to be getting married but he went to help his Uncle. Once Matthew returns to the Inn things start getting really good.

I like how all of Collette's family sticks behind her to make sure that she is ok with all that she is going through but they are also willing to still be polite to Matthew even though he is breaking their daughter's heart.

If you are interested in reading a great book then check this one out. I highly recommend it.

What a wonderful book!! Lenora Worth captures you heart with her storyline., Colette King and Matthew Mueller are the main characters and they pull at your heart as you try to steer them in the right direction - back to finding their relationship through many obstacles. Shelah and Kathleen and the King and Mueller families are equally important as this story unfolds. The characters are faced with deception, honesty, bribery, love, faith, loyalty and friendship and to read their story you just want to jump in and guide them. Lenora Worth is a master at navigating life's trials and blends them into a wonderful story of Faith and Love.

Man! Will this book make you drool! I absolutely adore Cinnamon rolls! Especially homemade!
This is one of my favorite quotes about them;
“Cinnamon rolls demand a deft hand and a lot of sugar and cinnamon.” Colette sniffed. “Obviously.”“They also require love and understanding— when we bite into a flaky, warm cinnamon roll with vanilla icing, we know the meaning of love and family and hope.”“We do,” Colette said.
I loved every minute of this book. I finished it one day cause I couldn't put it down!
I've enjoyed this series since book one and I was happy to return to Shadow Lake Inn.
I feel that Abigail, Collette and Eliza became my family. I didn't want to say goodbye. I hope there will be more stories of Shadow Lake Inn.
I didn't like what Mattie did to Colette. I thought that was dirty so I kept reading to see if they'd work it out.
I love secrets! They are what kept me turning the pages of this book.
Secrets are never good Well.... sometimes but not often.
Shelah was awful! What she did was absolutely wrong! She's a control freak. I don't like those kinds of people.
Will Collette and Mattie be able to work.it out or is their relationship doomed to crash because of a family secret/promise?
Y'all just have to read this wonderful book to find out!.
I give this book 5 stars for a well written book of hope, love, redemption and 2nd chances and family of courses. Family is everything to the Plain people.
I really enjoyed this story and I hope you will too!
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

It’s Christmas in August!
I think this is my favorite book in The Shadow Lake series. It can be read as a stand alone but the books are so good that you will want to read them all.
Collette can’t wait to see her boyfriend again! But he comes back with a new fiancee and a big secret. Colette tries to work through the situation by making a quilt to express her feelings.
This book kept me awake longer than I should have allowed but you just don’t want to stop reading. I won't give away the ending but it is everything I had hoped for tied up with a bow. Very good read! Many thanks to the author, Kensington Books and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

This book has it all!! It's a beautifully written story that is full of emotions, twists and turns, danger, forgiveness and romance. This is a *Must Read* 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.

As we return to the Shadow Lake series, we once again are in for a story that takes place as the pieces of the quilt come together. Collette King has eagerly awaited Matthew Mueller return from caring for his uncle. While he was away, Collette realized she wanted to spend the future with Mattie. However, things take a turn when Mattie returns and attends her sister's wedding with another woman on his arm. What is happening? Why? To help heal, Collette begins a quilt to honor her memories of Mattie but with each square, she finds herself falling even further in love. Can Mattie clear the air before it is too late?
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The Christmas Quilt by Lenora Worth, book three in the Shadow Lake series, is a patchwork of emotions that tug at your heart strings. There’s a little bit of almost everything in this story: humor, tears, feelings of betrayal and romance. The story takes place as the Christmas season approaches and on into Christmas week.

Colette and Matthew (Mattie) have known each other all their lives, are finally in love and planning to marry. Mattie has been out of state to helping his ill uncle. The day of Colette's sister's wedding, Mattie returns; but a young, beautiful woman is hanging onto him, saying she is to marry him. What is the world is going on? How could Matthew be so heartless to do this to Colette? Mattie attempts to explain the situation, but things only get worse, for Colette. His uncle died, leaving Mattie everything including, his ward who he wanted Matthew to marry, and Mattie might have to move to Missouri. Only Matthew wants Collette, not this other woman. What a dilemma? To help her get through this situation, Colette decides to make a quilt about Matthew.

This story was a roller coaster journey between the frustration, angst, secrets, worry, danger, and a mystery sprinkled with love and faith that G-d has a plan. This is a wonderful, heart wrenching read with interesting and caring characters. I highly recommend The Christmas Quilt to other readers.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Thank you Kensington Books, Zebra for allowing me to read Lenora Worth‘s new book, The Christmas Quilt, which is third book in the Shadow Lake inspirational romance series.

I have read all the other inspiring books in this series and this one does not disappoint. This book is definitely a page turner. There was one surprise after another. You will not be able to figure out how Matthew and Collette's story will ever workout. The plot and storyline were well thought out and well written. This is a book that any Amish fiction lover will enjoy.


The characters are so well developed that you begin to believe they are part of your personal family or really close friends. There are characters you love and then there are those you don’t like so much. I really think Shelah was let off the hook too easily. Nevertheless, she was shown forgiveness.

Ms. Worth has an excellent way of showing how faith in God can bring you through tough situations.

I really think you will enjoy this 5-star read.

All options are my own, and I was not required to give a positive review.

A Great Mix of Romance and Intrigue

The Christmas Quilt is a great mix of romance and intrigue. It kept me turning pages with one surprise after another which included a sensitive topic which the author handled flawlessly. I was drawn into the characters and taken through a myriad of emotions as I felt all that they were feeling. It kept me wondering how Matthew and Collette's story would turn out, especially with Shelah in the mix. While she was not my favorite character, I found myself trying to figure out what made her tick. Finding the answer to that one brought yet another surprise which resulted in an interesting turn of events. This blend of romance, twists and turns, perseverance, trust and intrigue resulted in a fantastic story that is sure to be enjoyed by all who read it.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.

This book started off with a bang and kept the pages turning for me. This is the story of the third Amish sister of the Shadow Lake series, that of Colette and Matthew. The two have known each other all their lives and are just now finding themselves in love and planning to marry. But Mattie is called out of state to help his uncle. The day of Colette's sister's wedding, Mattie returns but a young woman is hanging onto him. What is the world is going on? It only gets worse as information unravels and it appears that Mattie may need to move to Missouri. This story just kept going up and down with frustration, angst, secrets, worry, danger, and mystery tempered with love and faith that Gott's (God's) will be done. Highly recommended for Amish stories sprinkled with light mystery.
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I absolutely loved the first 2 books in this series. This one, not so much. The indecision of Colette and Matthew was like watching a tennis match. They were very insecure about their love for each other and showed them as immature. They were way too emotionally immature to begin to make rational decisions. The story line of the quilt was almost forgotten and certainly not as well developed as in the other books. Quite a letdown for me.

This is Worth's third book in the Shadow Lake Inn series., and it focuses on Colleette King,, the youngest of the three King sisters. When Collette's former fiance, Mattie returns from MO to attend her sister Eliza's wedding with another lady on his arm, Collete's jealousy starts to rise. Who is this new woman, and will Collette and Mattie ever get to live the life together that they've always dreamed of? Hold on tight, because this Amish novel has some surprising twists and turns in it.

I really enjoyed this story with its emphasis on love and forgiveness. I think it would be best to read these three novels in order so you get the full story.

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The Christmas Quilt, by Lenora Worth is the third book in The Shadow Lake series. Having not read the previous books in this series, I was easily able to read, understand and follow the characters and happenings in this story. This is such a good story of family and love. I enjoyed the characters and how well they all worked together. I found myself not wanting to put this book down so I could see how Collette and Mattie’s relationship would finally be decided. I found the mystery and suspense around Shelah and the unexpected visitor at the get together interesting and how he was connected to the story. It is also interesting to see how the secret Mattie’s mother held for so long affected him and his family and the outcome when it is revealed. This is a very enjoyable book to read.

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book, this is my honest review.

The third in the Shadow Lake series features Collette, the youngest sister and Matthew, her intended. Things don't go as planned when Matthew returns home from his trip to see his uncle with Shelah, his fiance. I believe all the drama of Shelah, a very annoying person outweighed the importance of the quilt. I love the family and their faith, the inn and community but this story moved quite slowly.

This book was good. A little slow at the beginning and a little dramatic at the end compared to the rest of the book.

The Christmas Quilt is the third book in the Amish, romantic suspense Shadow Lake trilogy. Each book stars one of the King sisters. This is the youngest sister, Colette’s story. Colette has been walking out with Matthew Mueller with the understanding that they were to be married, although their engagement was never publicly announced. Matthew’s Uncle Saul who lived in Missouri, was ill and asked for him to come and help him. Saul is very wealthy and has a ward, Shelah, who he wants Matthew to marry. When Saul dies, Mattie is terribly confused and heads home to talk to his family. Shelah hops on the bus even though he doesn’t want her to come. Mattie shows up at Collette’s sister’s wedding where Shelah proudly announces that she is his fiancé. It is obvious that Mattie doesn’t love Shelah, and she doesn’t seem to love him either. What is really going on?

This is the third book in the series, but it can be read as a standalone story. I would recommend you read them in order if you plan on reading the series though as each book will spoil the one before it. The Christmas Quilt is an enjoyable and engaging story, with surprises, twists and intrigue. I was invested in the story from the beginning and read it whenever I could and staying up late to finish it. I really liked the characters, both Mattie’s family and Collette’s were loving, faithful and helpful. They were great listeners, but let them sort out things for themselves as long as it followed their beliefs. I could never had been as calm and forgiving as Collette was at first. When she didn’t know what was going on, she tried to help Mattie and Shelah, as well as forgive him. Mattie did frustrate me at times. I know he was trying to protect everyone, but if he had told his parents what was happening, maybe things would have been different. This was a good romantic suspense story, and I liked how Lenora Worth kept the Amish culture and simple life while keeping us on the edge of our seats. I read this as part of Christmas in July. I enjoyed the simple traditions around the Christmas season, and of course the scholars’ performance is a highlight of the Amish Community. If you enjoy Amish fiction, romantic suspense and a happily ever after, you should pick this book up.