About the book
Return to Lancaster County with the first installment of Amy Clipston's charming new Amish Marketplace series.
Christiana Kurtz loves to bake, but when her bake stand becomes too busy, her mother encourages her to move her business to the local market. Her new bake shop becomes so inundated with customers that the line blocks the leather and woodcraft shop next door, which is run by Jeffrey Stoltzfus. When Jeffrey complains that her stand is driving away business due to the lines, she complains to him that his personalization machine smells. Though their relationship starts off on bad footing, they eventually forge a friendship.
When Christiana’s father makes a surprise visit to the market, he is upset to find that Jeffrey uses the building’s electricity to personalize his items. He tells Christiana that Jeffrey is too modern for her, and she’s forbidden from dating him. Christiana is crushed, but she knows she must obey her father.
When Jeffrey’s shop catches fire one day, he puts the entire market in jeopardy—including Christiana’s bake shop. Christiana, however, can’t deny how she feels about Jeffrey despite his mistakes. Though the odds are against them, can two young people find a way to rebuild both their businesses and their relationship?
Christiana Kurtz loves to bake, but when her bake stand becomes too busy, her mother encourages her to move her business to the local market. Her new bake shop becomes so inundated with customers that the line blocks the leather and woodcraft shop next door, which is run by Jeffrey Stoltzfus. When Jeffrey complains that her stand is driving away business due to the lines, she complains to him that his personalization machine smells. Though their relationship starts off on bad footing, they eventually forge a friendship.
When Christiana’s father makes a surprise visit to the market, he is upset to find that Jeffrey uses the building’s electricity to personalize his items. He tells Christiana that Jeffrey is too modern for her, and she’s forbidden from dating him. Christiana is crushed, but she knows she must obey her father.
When Jeffrey’s shop catches fire one day, he puts the entire market in jeopardy—including Christiana’s bake shop. Christiana, however, can’t deny how she feels about Jeffrey despite his mistakes. Though the odds are against them, can two young people find a way to rebuild both their businesses and their relationship?
My thoughts:
The cover is just as sweet as the story of Christiana Kurtz and Jeffrey Stoltzfus. I love Lancaster County so I'm always ready to return there, spending time there in person or through the eyes of characters, it's always a treat for me. Going to an Amish market is a fun way to see the lovely crafts, quilts, baked goods and just walking around taking it all in is always a pleasant experience.
Amy Clipston brings that experience to life in the first book in her new series.
Christiana has a bake stand at her parents house but the time comes for her to move her baked goods to the market, with her fathers permission of course, which wasn't easy to get. It's actually a good place for her to be with family and friends working or shopping there. One of the first people she runs into is Jeffrey which results in spilled coffee which would put anyone in a bad mood especially since he has to work that day. Oh, and his booth happens to be next t her.
I liked that there friendship started off slowly and that there were obstacles in there way. making for an interesting storyline that was fun to read.
I was in the mood for a lighthearted read after reading some that were not so lighthearted. There are several characters in this book that I liked so I'm curious to see what's in store for them.
I revived a copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
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