He’s more than just her competition… She’ll do anything to protect her bakery… no matter the cost to her heart. Amish baker Mary Brenneman is furious when handsome Englischer Noah Miller opens up a bakery right across from hers. Now she must win a local baking contest just to stay in business–and beat know-it-all Noah. But somewhere along the way, Noah and Mary’s kitchen wars are quickly … Mary’s kitchen wars are quickly warming into something more…
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The Amish Baker’s Rival by Marie E. Bast is a heartwarming Amish novel. Rival bakers, a baking contest with a large prize, and man wanting to learn about his grandparents make for an entertaining story. I thought the story was well-written with steady pacing. It contains good characters with little Emily stealing the show. We get to see the characters develop as the book progresses. The rivalry between Noah and Mary provided a great way for the characters to interact. The romance slowly builds throughout the book which I like. This is a nice clean, wholesome story. Noah wants to find out about his Amish roots and Mary assists him. The information is slowly dispersed throughout the story. It kept me turning the pages because I wanted the full story regarding the Miller family. Reading The Amish Baker’s Rival is a delightful way to spend an afternoon. I enjoyed reading this lighthearted Amish tale and I appreciated the epilogue which nicely wrapped up the book. I look forward to reading Marie E. Bast’s next Amish story. The Amish Baker’s Rival is a meet-cute Amish tale with bountiful baked goods, contest competitiveness, a sizable prize, a bothered bishop, a grumpy grandfather, and two tenacious bakers.
The Amish Baker Rival, by Marie E. Mast, is a Love Inspired Inspirational Romance story set in modern day Iowa. Mary is running her step-mother’s bakery when a new store opens across the street with a bakery. She tries so many new things to try to keep the bakery going. Just as she has work completed to add new appliances her bakery burns down.
Noah lost his parents and knows he has relatives in the area. So he moves there with his two sisters and starts a second store and bakery. He means no harm to Mary’s bakery and when her’s burns, he offers her use of his kitchen.
Every year there is a baking competition and this year the stakes are so much higher than normal. Both Mary and Noah are struggling and winning would help them a lot.
I loved this story. It is quick and easy to read. The writing is so clear and detailed I could almost taste the baked goods. The main characters are caring, generous people. The story gives a glimpse into the lives of the Amish and their community. I especially enjoyed how helpful the members of the Amish community were. They gave of their time to help rebuild the bakery after it burned. It is easy to see that even though Noah’s parents left the community, they raised their children similar to Amish.
I received a copy of this story from the author, this is my honest review.
The Amish Baker’s Rival, written by Marie E. Bast, is a charming Love Inspired Amish romance story. An easy afternoon read, the book left me with a smile on my face. Mary manages her family’s Amish bakery and is shocked to find a rival eatery opening up across the street. Englischer Noah brings his second deli/bakery to Kalona, Iowa. But can this small town support two similar businesses? Mary and Noah are about to find out as they compete against each other in the annual baking contest. Wonderful characters, twists and turns to the plot with several interesting developments kept my attention. And then the dilemma of Mary being Amish and Noah, an Englischer and their growing attraction to each other–how would the author solve that one? Readers who enjoy stories about the Amish community and sweet romances will not want to miss this one. I won a copy of the book and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.
I really liked this sweet read about baking rivals. Amish vs Englischer brings us the story of a baking war that will make you hungry, so be forewarned.
Author Marie Bast returns us to the Brenneman family and introduces us to Noah, a charming store owner. Her characters are well developed and fun. I was a bit surprised at the spunk Mary shows, as the things she does are not typical for Amish women, but I enjoyed her personality and her drive. Yet is what she’s striving for God’s plan for her life?
The lesson throughout of caring for others and looking out for them was good to see develop between rivals. Family and friends are important to the Amish community and they will do anything to help. Such a heartwarming view of God’s love.
There were some surprises along the way, keeping me reading to see what would happen next. If you enjoy Amish fiction you’ll enjoy The Amish Baker’s Rival.
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.
This year has been so unsettling that I’ve lost my ability to calm down and read a couple of times. When I try to read nothing catches my interest yet I feel lost without a book in my hands. What really helps me get out of my book slumps is reading a light and fluffy romance – you know, boy meets girl and after a few problems they live happily after. We all know that real life doesn’t always work out that way but it’s still fun and relaxing to dream about it.
The Amish Baker’s Rival is the book that got me out of my last reading slump. The characters are well written and it’s easy to get invested in their struggles to get married. The story was fun to read with a few twists and turns to keep it interesting. Overall, it was a great book.
Mary is an Amish baker who runs the Sweet Delights bakery. The townspeople all love her baking and she has a steady stream of customers until a new grocery and deli opens across the road. AND the owner, Noah, is a baker and provides some great pastries. Mary is afraid that she’ll lose customers to Noah and will lose her business. She decides to enter a local baking contest to win $10,000 by baking the best apple desert. She thinks she has a chance to win until she finds out that Noah is entering the contest too. The two are rivals and both interested in keeping their business up and running but the more time they spend together, the more they begin to care about each other. The main problem is that he is not Amish. They both have big decisions and changes to make in their lives if they want to have a romance. Will they be able to make changes or will their differences keep them apart? Read this fun book to find out!
When a new Bakery Plus store moves across the street from Mary Brenneman’s families long owned Amish bakery, thoughts of survival run through Mary’s head, how can she make a profit?
As I was reading this I really liked the character of Noah Miller, and could see he was seeking family. He didn’t even know what to expect as he began his journey, with first building his store, and then finding the grandparents he has never met.
I could almost figure out what was going to happen, but the author gave me several surprises I did not see coming.
This was a very enjoyable read, and I would love to continue on here with the lives of these people!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Love Inspired, and was not required to give a positive review.