Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collection

A very well written collection of Amish romance stories. I enjoyed each selection. I highly recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

This pair of stories about Twin sisters was beautifully written. The change in perspective from various characters gave a complete view of the story. Elma and Thelma were fantastically written and grew through the course of the stories. I learned to love them and all of their supporting characters as I learned more about the Amish culture. The supportive nature of these communities is clear in this book. I hope to read more stories by these authors in the future. The characters and the story were compelling and I thoroughly enjoyed my reading of these stories.

I received an eARC of this book and this is my honest review.

Another lovely story by Wanda E. Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter! Twice As Nice Amish Romace Collection is a 2 for 1 book.
Both stories are about identical twin sisters named Elma and Thelma. They get an unexpected inheritance and struggle with the expenses, and the work load.
The story is a little slow because of dialogue, but with it being 2 sisters and we have no idea who they are or what they are about we need to learn about them.
They meet 2 men who are best friends and start courting them. I won't give away any spoilers, but both women are over marrying age and had given up hope of a husband and children, but both ache for it. Especially Thelma.
Learning about the twins and their quirks fascinated me. Twins run in my family, I have twin cousins and twin niece and nephew. I love watching them and talking to them and seeing the differences and similarities. In this book, Wanda E. Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter did a fabulous job of showing the similarities and difference between these twins.
I enjoyed reading this book, I laughed with them, cried with them and felt the ache to hold your own child in your arms with them. It is very easy to get involved with the emotions of this book. I love reading books by Wanda E. Brunstetter and I've read a couple including Jean Brunstetter. Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of my favorite authors and she didn't disappoint in these books about Elma and Thelma.
I would recommend this book to everyone!
I received a free e-book copy from Netgalley.com and was asked to give my honest opinion of this book. I was not paid to give a positive review.

This is the first of these authors I am reading. Beautiful!!!

Two wonderful stories of love found! I like how the authors wove beautiful tales of love and family together. I liked how the Amish life was illustrated in the stories. The characters were very relatable and the story enjoyable. I loved how Thelma and Elma found love through very unlikely situation. I admired their courage to step out in faith into the unknown and to tackle hard things. The bond between them was beautiful. I loved how they choose to wait on God for their choices of life partners.

An overall good book.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.

An enjoyable book to read. It is a story of friendship and loyalty. I love to read about the hard working faithful amish people. These authors teamed up together and created this 2 story, they flowed together very well.

I loved both of the stories in this book. They are well written sweet Amish romances that hold your attention. This book was a joy to read and I highly recommend it. Thank you Barbour Publishing via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

I do not read many romance books because I want good, clean, warm your heart romances with no cursing. The Brunstetter ladies are my favorite authors for romance and/ or cookbooks. The same quality of writing is displayed in both genres. I don't even read the book descriptions, I just buy them.

Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collection consists of two stories written by Wanda E. and Jean Brunstetter.
The Lopsided Christmas Cake: In this story we meet Amish twins Thelma and Elma Hochstetter who have inherited their grandparents store and home and move out on their own to fixe up both and re-open the store. When they enter a cake in a charity cooking event it becomes a bit lopsided but will it lead to romance for one or both of the ladies?
The Farmer’s Market Mishap: We find Elma with a booth selling her produce. When a young man causes a spill of her fruits will the mishap lead to a friendship and maybe more?
Both stories are very well written. I had read The Farmer’s Market Mishap before but couldn’t remember enough of it so had to read it again. The characters are so realistic and I wanted to jump in and help them as the girls struggled to adapt to life in their own home after living with their parents. Both of these stories are well worth the read and didn’t want to put the book down until I finished it. I give this book 5 of 5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

This book is comprised of two previously released stories. Both stories follow twin sisters on their journey of self discovery and love. A must read for any Amish fiction fan.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher and netgalley in return for my honest opinion.

* THE LOPSIDED CHRISTMAS CAKE - Wanda Brunstetter -
Thelma and Elma, 32 yo, are sisters. They moved to Topeca, to run the shop from Gran they inherited.
"Free-spirited, that is what Dad called Thelma, while he'd labeled Elma as the serious one".
The twins are a special bond, but as said Emma: "We may look alike and enjoy some of the same things, but we're not identical in every sense of the word".
They cooked a Christmas cake for a charity auction, and met two nice single man, perhaps love is in the future for them?
* THE FARMER'S MARKET MISHAP - Wanda Brunstetter -
Thelma found her soul mate and now is happy married, she lives near Elma in Topeca.
Elma runs her grandparents shop, grows a vegetable garden, has chicken and her horse to feed and take care.
A day the twins organize to go to the market to sell the produce and..
Plain, realistic, lovely story.

I really loved reading Twice As Nice Amish Romance Collection. The twins Elma and Thelma are reclaim their grandparents home and store, after a tragic accident. They are also older and feel romance may have passed them by. This story is easy to read and wholesome.

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A great collection of two precious stories by Wanda and Jean Brunstetter.

The Lopsided Christmas Cake is the first book in a series by Wanda Brunstetter and her daughter-in-law, Jean Brunstetter.

I bought this book back in 2015 when it first came out but it is worth reminding everyone to read it this Christmas if you have not done so.

It is the story of how a lopsided cake helps a girl find love.

The story is a "happy" read and you will enjoy it. It is also a quick read.

This is a lighthearted love story and also tells of sisterly love.

Such a fun beginning to a cute series. Get yours today.


The Farmer’s Mishap is the sequel to Lopsided Christmas Cake. This is Elma’s story. She is living across the street from Thelma, her twin sister. She still lives in the house given to them at their grandparents death, and still runs the store, mostly by herself since Thelma is married and expecting her first child.

Elma has just about given up hope of marriage until she meets Ben Wagler at the farmer’s market.

There is a big problem. Ben lives in another town and Elma wants nothing to do with a long-distance relationship.

Will Elma continue to put others firs and loose the chance for true love.

This collection is a must read.

I was gin en and ARC by the publisher through Netgalley and was not required to give a positive review.

A delightful book featuring two previously released books by Jean and Wanda Brunstetter.
The books follow the lives of twins Elma and Thelma.

The Lopsided Christmas Cake

My Review

A quick and fun read. Twins, Elma and Thelma inherit their grandparents store and home. One sister sees a flyer asking town's people to bake cakes to be auctioned of to help for a fundraiser. The sisters fix up the house but it's a bit overwhelming to them. A lopsided cake involving a cat brings a chance at love for these twins.

The Farmers’ Market Mishap

My Review

One of the original founders of the Amish genre, Wanda E. Brunstetter has done it again.
This is the second book in the Lopsided Christmas Cake series.
It was great to read such a light,fun read after some of the books I've been reading dealing with heavier subjects. The twins, Thelma and Elma no longer live together as Thelma has gotten married and is expecting a boppli since the last book. The sisters are still running their general/fabric store but it's tiring out Elma since with Thelma expecting she really can't help out many hours weekly.
Thelma and Elma go to the Farmer's Market to sell produce and due to a funny mishap, Elma meets Ben. On a flower delivery Ben makes for his mother he takes along his dog, Hunter . As Hunter is chasing the customers cat he runs off and gets lost devastating, Ben. An old boyfriend of Elma's is back in the picture but will Elma even choose either of them or is she too picky in love?
I loved how the dog brought Elma and the man she chose together. When I read a Wanda Brunstetter book I can always count of good quality writing and great Christian values . Superb author!

Pub Date 01 Oct 2020
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Having read A Heartwarming Romance Collection by Wanda E. Brunstetter a few months ago, I was eager to check out Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collection as well! Her writing is an easy light read and I looked forward to becoming friends with her characters!

Are there twins in your family? My first cousins are twins. These sweet stories are about twin sisters who inherit their grandparents home and store. They have learned to work together even in their differences throughout their lives, yet have done everything together. That is, until one finds love!

My twin cousins were quite similar. They did everything together! Eventually, they both lived in the same building in a different state than they grew up! Now that they move in different states, they show their independence from one another. The twins in Twice as Nice Amish Collection is no different! Although they do a lot together, they also show their independence.

I really enjoyed this collection for two reasons: first, I love Amish fiction! And second, the story made me feel like the twins are my good friends that I hang out with quite often. I love their interactions and their differences. Love how they encourage one another and protect each other at the same time.

Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collevtion was provided complimentary in exchange for an honest review by NetGalley and Barbour Books. This book released on October 1, 2020. I give it five out of five tiaras because I felt like the twins became close friends and the community of Topeka, Indiana was where I lived!

My favorite authors are at it again with a winner!! Here we have twin sisters....Thelma and Elma Hochstetler who are not only twins, but identical ones....sounds like trouble, doesn't it??!!

In the first book, of this collection, "The Lopsided Christmas Cake", you will find that the sisters have inherited their grandparents house and general store. Now they must move away from home and try to survive on their own. THAT in itself is a trip.....first the mouse, in the house, kittens in the basement and 2 men who may be the sister's salvation of being "old maedels". Thelma has volunteered to make a cake, in front of a live audience and this is where the fun begins!!

In the second book, "The Farmers' Market Mishap", we find that Elma is the sister of this story. Elma has her own issues and somehow her life is full of ups and downs, cats and dogs, a new helper at the store and a possible suitor....or not. Life has many turns and Elma is finding out that you have to be able to "go with the flow".

Sit back, get a warm and wonderful drink, and a soft blanket.....the evening has just begun, after you have turned Page One!!!

Another lovely set of novellas

Twice as Nice is a set of novellas about twins who are a bit past their prime but still hoping for love and a family. The writing is very calming in these hectic days. I love these writers.

Thank you to the publisher who lent me a time limited e-arc via netgalley with no obligation. This review is optional and my own opinion.

Note: These two stories were published several years ago. However, it’s great to have both stories in the same collection.

I enjoyed reading the stories of twin sisters Elma and Thelma Hochstetler. They think they’ll be living together forever, and neither anticipated marrying or having a family. The fun begins when love knocks on the door of Thelma’s heart. “The Lopsided Christmas Cake” features her story, and is one of my very favorite books by Wanda Brunstetter. “The Farmer’s Market Mishap” tells Thelma’s story, and her attempt at long-distance dating.

Both of these stories are sweet and full of fun. I found myself smiling as I read these books. If you are looking for something heart-warming to read, this collection is perfect for you.

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

Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collection is a two story collection by Wanda E. Brunstetter and her daughter-in-law, Jean Brunstetter. This is an excellent collaboration between two established Amish genre authors. Both stories feature Amish twin sisters, Elma and Thelma Hochstetler, who are extremely close, both living and working together. The characters are vibrant and very likable. There’s a twist to each story that gives them an interesting presentation. These are great stories, and I really enjoyed them. I recommend this 4 out of 5 star read to all readers of Christian romance, especially Amish romance.

The Lopsided Christmas Cake features free-spirited Thelma’s romantic story. As the title alludes a lopsided cake is the catalyst for Thelma’s romance. Her suitor is a little shy, and Thelma is outgoing. Do opposites really attract?

The title, The Farmers’ Market Mishap, also echoes the catalyst for Elma’s romance. Elma and her suitor may be closer to each other in temperament but they still have their own issue to work out.

My thanks to Barbour Publishing, Inc. 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.

I truly love Wanda Brunstetter, and her books have gotten even better since she teamed up with Jean. She tends to write a lot of amish romances, and she has truly shown an ability to write a very diverse collection that is not cookie cutter in style. Every book she writes (or I should say "they" write these days) touches on an entirely different style and group of problems/scenarios. I love the approach taken to each of these books.

Twice as nice was a set of two stories that focused on a pair of identical twin young women. They had never married, mostly because they always believed they would marry at the same time. When their grandparents were killed in an accident, the twin girls inherited their home and store in another community.

I loved that these books were not at all easy to guess on how they would end. The authors kept up such a wonderful group of events throughout the book that the endings of each were a really nice surprise. The many characters were deeply explored, and this led to a wonderful ability to throw in many plot twists where the reader could truly feel for each character as the many events unfolded. There was no easy fall in love and get married plots.

I will absolutely continue to seek out more books by this author duo as they continue to write! I look forward to the topics they choose to explore next.

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

I recieved this book through netgalley. I love Wanda's book's I met her and her family in person. I love each and every one of her stories. they get better and better each and every time.. I can't wait for more or her Book's. I think Wanda's a wonderful story teller.

Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collection by Jean Brunstetter and Wanda E. Brunstetter is an easy to read Amish romance. There are are two stories in the book with a set of twins, Elma and Thelma.
Both stories are full of Amish family life, humor, friendship, and romance. I didn't want to put it down. There is a recipe included.
I was given an ARC by NetGalley for an honest review.

Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collection, by Jean and Wanda E. Brunstetter is a compilation of two books in a series that focus on twin sisters, Elma and Thelma Hochstetler. They inherit their grandparents' home and business and work to repair the home that has many needed repairs. The sisters may look alike, but their personalities are so different. One is easy going and the other is more set in her ways.
I love these two stories. I like that both are included in one book so it is easy to keep reading the sisters' story without getting another book. The stories are well written with strong hardworking characters. These are good clean romance stories with a little mystery and suspense written into them. The stories are each rather short and can be read in just a couple evenings. Even through I read one of these stories years ago, I enjoyed reading it a second time just as much.
>I received an ebook copy of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley. This is my honest review.

Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collection contains two light-hearted Amish romances that I enjoyed reading. Both tales are well-written and have engaging characters. The Lopsided Christmas Cake is such a cute story. I liked Thelma who is outgoing, friendly, and full of life. Elma was a little harder to like, but she does grow on you. The writing style made this charming tale a breeze to read. The Farmers’ Market Mishap has a good pace, it is just the right length, and it has a satisfying ending. I especially liked the addition of Hunter/Freckles. He is a smart and loving dog that accomplishes what the humans could not. Each story can be read as a standalone, both I heartily recommend both of these charming Amish stories. This collection of books is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collection will leave you smiling.

I loved this book!! Loved both stories!! I think I read both stories but I didn't remember them!! I didn't like Elma in the 1st story!! Didn't like dorthy in the second story!! Love this authors books!!

A sweet book of love and Amish! Two authors that are known for their writing - and they do not disappoint! You will love how easy this book is to read and will adore the characters. A great read!

These were two charming stories of sisters Elma and Thelma. I enjoyed reading of their lives and wondering if they would find romance. It was a light, easy read and I loved it.
Many thanks to Barbour Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collection was two books in one, The Lopsided Christmas Cake and The Farmers’ Market Mishap, written by Wanda E. Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter. I highly recommend this book introducing us to two 32-year-old twin sisters, Thelma and Elma, who inherit their grandparents house and general store in Topeka, Indiana, meaning that they have to move to a new place many miles away from their parents in Sullivan, Illinois.
The twins find that their grandparents left a house that was in need of paint and many repairs. The horse they inherited was not as docile as they were used to and there were cats and chickens that needed their attention. The list of things to be done was growing longer. A charity event was to take place where it would benefit others by auctioning off baked goods. Thelma baked her grandmother’s Christmas cake, but it was not quite perfect because she did not have enough icing to frost the entire cake. In fact, it was rather lopsided after the buggy ride to the event, but it did gain a large bid price. Joseph had a stuttering problem especially when he was nervous, and he convinced his best friend to do the bidding for him. That bid brought many days of friendship followed by courtship.
The second book finds Elma still single and still operating the store with the help of Thelma for a few days a week since she is now pregnant with her first child. It makes it easy since she and her husband live across the road from Elma. The summer allows their garden to produce abundantly and they go to a farmers’ market to sell their produce and that is where Ben knocks over Elma’s wonderful basket display. Ben lives many miles from the twins, and he must hire a driver to visit Elma. The courtship causes ill feelings between his mother and Thelma, each thinking that this courtship will cause a move away from them for their loved one.
The book is a delightful read and, as a bonus, there are recipes at the end of the stories. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. #TwiceAsNiceAmishRomanceCollection #WandaBrunstetter #JeanBrunstetter #NetGalley

Thelma and Elma are twin sisters that just inherited their grandparents store and house. Moving away from their parents home is full of promise for the sisters. They are excited for the challenge and they hold on to the promise of having each other's back. They are in a new Amish community with this move and meeting new friends. The sisters are identical looking but their personalities are completely different. This was developed well in the story line and in the challenges they faced. Being older and never married, they both dreamed of finding suiters at that same time. It looks like they may have found them in Joseph and his best friend Delbert. They meet at an Amish fundraiser when the men bid on their unusual cake.

Of course a romance buds but for only one sister. The 2nd story is how the sisters adapt to separate lives and a possible romance for the sister left behind. The sisters are faced with different challenges of running a business, taking care of a home, home repair, and trusting God in the midst of all the changes. The twins have a special relationship as well. This adds to their story that family is important.

A special thank you to Barbour Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest revie

"Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collection" contains two stories about twins Elma and Thelma. After they inherit their grandparents' home and shop, they must come to terms with living independently from family, miles away from Mom and Dad. Although romance is part of the stories, the main focus in on personality development and life changes of the main characters. The stories contain humor and details about the Amish culture.

I found the first story to be a bit slow going at first, with a lot of descriptions. Then the plot picked up and I enjoyed it quite a lot. I liked the idea of two stories about the same people, so there was continuity and plot development,with a strong finish, some predictability and some surprises. This is a clean read, without violence, intimacy, or strong language, created by authors who are well-known in the genre of fiction about Amish people. The Christian message is clearly stated.

I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The ideas expressed here are entirely my own.

Twice as Nice Amish Romance Collection by Jean and Wanda Brunstetter is an enjoyable set of stories. The two stories follow twins Elma and Thelma as they move to a new town to take over their late grandparent's home and store. When they enter their grandma's Christmas Cake in a baking show/auction, it turns into a lopsided mess, but still brings in more money than any other item there. Joseph and Delbert are two men who bid on the cake, and while Joseph finds himself falling for Thelma, Delbert and Elma don't really get along. Will the twins find love in their new lives? I enjoyed this book and both stories in it. The Brunstetter women always write enjoyable stories that relate to our lives, even if we aren't Amish.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review this book. All opinions are my own.