It’s almost Valentine’s Day, the busiest time of the year at Beechy’s Sweets, where the Amish gifts of love and faith are even sweeter than the home-made candy. THE SWEETEST COURTSHIP National Bestselling Author Emma MillerAt age thirty-six, Jacob Beechy is a rarity—a master candy maker, and a bachelor. His mother, however, still hopes for grandchildren. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, … Valentine’s Day around the corner, she convinces Jacob he will need extra help in the shop and interviews a string of applicants—for his
future wife . . .
THE SWEETEST TRUTH National Bestselling Author Laura Bradford
Sadie Fischer has accepted that she will never marry. Her scars from a barn fire are a daily reminder of why. So when she receives mysterious gifts leading up to Valentine’s Day, including chocolate from Beechy’s, she’s bewildered—yet curious. Sadie may not think she’s pretty, but there’s a young man who sees only sweetness when he looks at her . . .
NOTHING TASTES SO SWEET Award-Winning Author Mary Ellis
Pregnant and suddenly widowed, Hannah must give up the dreams she once had. But when she learns that her longtime English employer plans to sell his hardware store, she’s determined to buy it. She doesn’t realize that will mean following a clue from Beechy’s to clear a man’s name—and finding a partnership in work, faith, and love . . .
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The Amish Sweet Shop by Laura Bradford, Mary Ellis and Emma Miller contains three sweet stories set in Blue Bird, Pennsylvania. We start with The Sweetest Courtship by Emma Miller. Jacob Beechy creates the sweet treats sold at Beechy’s Sweets run by his mother, Clara and himself. Clara is ready for her son to settle down and provide her with grandchildren to spoil. She will be leaving town to assist her expectant niece and convinces Jacob they need help in the store. Jacob is unaware that Clara is interviewing the applicants in the hopes of finding him a bride. When Rose Bontrager arrives, Clara believes she has found the right woman for her son. Clara takes her leave and hopes sparks will fly between the pair.
The Sweetest Truth by Laura Bradford features Sadie Fisher who works at Bluebird Quilts. Sadie is happy for her best friend, Miriam who is getting married. But it makes her sad that she does not have any prospects and Sadie believes she will be a spinster because of the scars on the right side of her face. Sadie received the scars when she rescued animals from her families burning barn. Miss Jenny says the right man will come along who can see Sadie for what is inside her heart. It does not help that an English teenager torments Sadie each day on her way home. Unexpectedly, someone starts leaving little gifts for Sadie on the back porch of Bluebird Quilts. Does someone see Sadie for the kind, caring woman she truly is?
Hannah Kline is a recent widow in Nothing Tastes So Sweet by Mary Ellis. Hannah and her husband lived above the hardware store where she works. Hannah discovers she is pregnant shortly after her husband dies in a work accident. When Hannah learns that Mr. & Mrs. Howard are selling the hardware store, she wants to buy it. Unfortunately, Hannah does not have enough money for the down payment on her own. The Howard’s suggest that Hannah partner with Seth Miller who also wishes to purchase the hardware store. To obtain the Bishop’s approval, Hannah must clear Seth’s name of an incident that caused him to leave the Amish. Their talents and work experiences complement each other making a good working relationship. Can their work association lead to something more?
The Amish Sweet Shop contains three pleasant Amish romances. I found the stories to be nicely written and they work well together. They contain likeable as well as relatable characters. Beechy’s Sweets is the link that ties the three novellas together plus they are all set in the small town of Bluebird, Pennsylvania. There are sweet treats mentioned in the books that will have you craving chocolate. All three stories are clean, Amish romances with Christian messages (such as looking beyond the surface to the person within). While they do have expected endings, the novellas are diverting. The Sweetest Courtship is my favorite story. I enjoyed the banter between Jacob and Rose as well as the humor sprinkled throughout it. Clara was not subtle with her matchmaking. The Amish Sweet Shop is the perfect book to read on a cold winter day in a comfy chair with a hot drink and a box of chocolates.
I loved this book!!! Did not want to put it down! I definitely recommend any that loves Amish books, will love this one for sure!!!!
The Amish Sweet Shop features three entertaining and sweetly romantic novellas of true love with delightful but imperfect characters who own businesses in the picturesque modern day Amish town of Bluebird, Pennsylvania. There’s a well meaning but meddling matchmaker at the candy shop, a lonely and disillusioned young woman at the quilt shop and a young married woman who is about to go through serious life changes when her bosses decide to sell the Hardware store where she works in town. Settle in with a cup of tea and immerse yourself in these heartwarming stories that are guaranteed to warm your heart on the coldest December day. I read a complimentary copy of this book provided by Kensington Books through NetGalley and all opinions expressed in my voluntary review are completely my own.
Three stand alone stories but they are all intertwined because it all happens in the same town. I’ve read Laura Bradford’s Amish series and that is why I picked this one up. This does not disappoint. Easy to read and the characters are great. The women are strong and prove that they can help the men that they love. Pick this one up and you’ll see what I mean.
The Amish Sweet Shop is a collection of 3 novellas by Emma Miller, Laura Bradford, and Mary Ellis. All three are set in Bluebird, Pennsylvania and mix characters throughout each story, but all have ties to the candy shop in town.
All three of them have a lovely story dealing with love, compassion, understanding, friendship, and romance. The heroines are each strong Amish women. Each family has it’s own uniqueness and separate story line.
This is a sweet Amish romance novel that is easy to read and perfect for Valentines Day. Caution though, you may be left with a craving for fudge.
I was given an ARC by the publisher and Netgalley for an honest review.
The is a collection of stories from Bluebird , Pennsylvania. The Sweet Shop is run by Jacob and his mom. He is still unmarried and his mom is trying to find someone to change that . She has to leave to go assist a family member and interviews for someone to help while she is away. Rose seems to fit the part just fine . With a lot of resistance from Jacob and a lot of patience these two will find a way.
Sadie has a job at the Quilt shop close by the Sweet Shop . She is scarred from trying to save horses out of a burning barn. The Quilt shop owner loves seeing Sadie and talking to her . Trying to build her confidence. There is a young man Amos who notices Sadie and appreciates her for who she is . There is a young man in the community who is English that comes around to make fun of her and tear her down. Amos is does his best to protect her and make her feel as beautiful as he sees her.
Hannah works for the hardware store in town. She and her husband stay above the store. He is only home on weekends because of his work. They are trying to save money for their own farm. One day he leaves and does not come home. He is killed on a on the job accident. She continues to work for the owners and soon finds out they want to sell. She is wanting to buy the store with her savings but doesn’t have enough. This is where Seth comes in . He is ready for a change and wants to buy the store. Between the two of them they have to work on trusting each other and respecting each others decisions to make the dream of owning work. These stories are short but strong in content.. I was given this book by net galley for my honest review
A sweet read to get you ready for Valentine’s Day. Perfect for the romance reader in your life.
THE SWEETEST COURTSHIP by Emma Miller
Grouchy Jacob Beechy is no match for his mother, who has taken it upon herself to find him a wife. Rose has come to town for a change of scenery and ends up crossing paths with Jacob’s mom. Come sit a spell in Beechy’s Sweets and watch love melt even the hardest heart in town. By the end of the story, you will be craving fudge with a side of romance.
THE SWEETEST TRUTH by Laura Bradford ***My favorite of the three stories***
A horrific barn fire several years ago changed the life Sadie thought she would have so she has made the life she feels most comfortable living. When a secret admirer starts leaving little gifts for her to find on her lunch break, Sadie’s heart starts to soften and she allows herself to dream again. This story will make you smile and your heart tapdance with happiness.
NOTHING TASTES SO SWEET by Mary Ellis
A freak accident suddenly widows Hannah who has just found out she is pregnant. Hannah is thankful for her job at the local hardware store but when the job is in jeopardy Hannah learns she is stronger than she thinks. A sweet tale of how sometimes romance can find a way to heal even the most broken of hearts.
I love reading Amish romance novellas during the holidays as the stories are usually short enough to read in between all the hustle and bustle. You are always guaranteed a happy ending and a smile. Even if Valentine’s Day is not your holiday, you will be happy to read these sweet stories. Grab a box of yummy chocolates, put on your fuzzy socks and curl up in your comfy reading chair for one of the sweetest reads of the season.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Kensington through NetGalley. Any and all opinions expressed in the above review are entirely my own.
THE AMISH SWEET SHOP. by Mary Ellis. Emma Miller. Laura Bradford
THE SWEETEST COURTSHIP by Emma Miller
Clara loved the smell of chocolate in her shop, a sign of contentment. To be gone for three weeks and wanted another person to help in the shop with her son. Then came in Rose, new to the area, and she was perfect for that, and the.other idea she had in mind also.
THE SWEETEST TRUTH by Laura Bradford
A fire in the barn changed, part of her, and her life.The remarks people make when they look at her face. She has a nice English boss at the quilt shop telling to be out and visible she would find someone. Gifts appear of the steps, a book, a carved bird, thinking it is her boss. Amos is making sure she gets home safely, without anyone hackling her. Who was the giver of the gifts
NOTHING TASTES SO SWEET by Mary Ellis
Daniel and Hannah saving for their own farm, when tragic struck . Alone with a baby coming, she returns to her job. Now hearing of the hardware shop was for sale, she is wanting to buy it. First, a man’s name needs to be cleared. With plans on a partnership, faith and maybe love
All three stories were delightful to read, with hope, to see their dreams fulfilled. Given ARC by Net Galley and Kensington for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.
This book contains three novellas, all of which are interlinked and set in the same Amish community. I loved all three stories. Each very different from the others and written by different authors. All the characters are well developed. You will fall in love with each one. Definitely a sweet & clean book to read for Valentines day.