AN AMISH CHRISTMAS KITCHEN book review

AN AMISH CHRISTMAS KITCHEN
Three Novellas Celebrating the Warmth of the Season
by Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, & Kate Lloyd

Book Description:
As the weather grows cold and the nights grow long, the cheer and warmth of the Christmas season is one thing all readers can find comfort in. This collection from bestselling Amish fiction novelists Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd finds the beating heart at the center of the holiday and offers three novellas that celebrate family, faith, and especially the sights and smells of a bustling holiday kitchen.

Leslie Gould tells the story of how, in the wake of a heartbreaking loss, a young Amish woman finds unexpected comfort and hope in a yearly baking tradition surrounding the local Lancaster Christmas market. Jan Drexler offers a sweet tale of a shy Amish woman who decides to use her gift for sweets to woo a local Amish boy with her beloved Christmas cookies. And Kate Lloyd offers a heartwarming tale of a woman's unexpected discovery about the truth of her past, and the warm and welcoming Amish family table she finds herself invited to on Christmas.

MY BOOK REVIEW:   
5 STARS:  5/5 stars for each novella 
        Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd have all written heartwarming novellas centered around the Christmas season among the Amish and the kitchen which is the heart of the Amish home.  What Amish kitchen is complete without delicious food?  None, of course.  Baking, cookies, and holiday meals are important to each of the stories.  Each story made my mouth water as well as my eyes.  I honestly can not choose a favorite among the three novellas as I thoroughly enjoyed each of them.  I believe readers will as well.  Grab a cup of coffee and curl up with a warm blanket and prepare to be enchanted.  
        I received a digital version of this novella collection from netgalley and Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.  I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.

About the Authors:

Leslie Gould is the #1 bestselling and Christy Award-winning author of thirty novels. She received her MFA from Portland State University and teaches writing at Warner Pacific University. Leslie enjoys traveling, hiking, and history. She and her husband, Peter, are the revolving-door parents of four children and two cats. Visit her at http://www.lesliegould.com/.




Jan Drexler brings a unique understanding of Amish traditions and beliefs to her writing. Her ancestors were among the first Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren immigrants to Pennsylvania in the 1700s, and their experiences are the inspiration for her stories. Jan lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota with her husband of thirty-five years, where she enjoys hiking in the Hills and spending time with their expanding family. Visit her at http://JanDrexler.com/



Author Kate Lloyd is a passionate observer of human relationships. A native of Baltimore, Kate spends time with family and friends in Lancaster County, PA, the inspiration for her best selling novels Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, and Forever Amish, the third book in the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy. Her newest novel, Starting from Scratch, and a novella in An Amish Christmas Kitchen. Kate and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest, the setting for Kate's first novel, A Portrait of Marguerite. Kate studied art and art history in college. She's worked a variety of jobs, including car salesman and restaurateur. For relaxation, Kate enjoys walking with her camera in hand and travel,
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