An Amish Countey Kitchen: Three Novellas Celebrating the Warmth of the Season by Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, Kate Lloyd

About the book:

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. 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 thoughts:

An Amish Christmas Kitchen is a heartwarming collection of novellas penned by three bestselling Amish authors.  The stories may be somewhat short but they are complete, well written and delightful to read.  

There is something for everyone to identify with in this book from being part of a loving family to trying to find your family, there were things that made me smile and some that made me tear up.   I also wanted to wrap up in a quilt and eat all the delicious sounding baked goods that were described in the novellas, so thank you to the authors for sharing your recipes with us at the end of your story. 

It was impossible for me to pick a favorite out of this collection because Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler and Kate Lloyd all write quality Amish fiction.

What I really liked is how this book is suitable for all ages, so it would make a perfect Christmas gift for the readers on your list and would be a great addition to a church library. I will read this again closer to the holidays when I'll really need to get out the quilts, eat cookies and cake while drinking a cup of hot chocolate. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.