Delightful collection of short stories written by wonderful authors! ( )

I loved each of these stories, but I have a weakness for cats, so I would have to say that I was absolutely charmed by The Christmas Cat. Who knew that cats liked brownies? ( )

This is a very enjoyable set of four Christmas novellas. These are all sweet and make you cry.
The first book is Winter Kisses by Beth Wiseman. This is a story of romance between neighbors. Will the three generations of women fall in love with the three men who rent the David Haus from them.
The second book is The Christmas Cat byAmy Clipston. Emma learns to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas again.
The third book is Home for Christmas by Ruth Reid. Ellie is a wonderful character. She has to decide what she will do with her life.
The fourth book is Snow Angels by Kelly Irvin. I liked Molly. I don’t know if I would have been quite so patient.
I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )

Sunday, October 15, 2017
An Amish Christmas Love ~ Four Novellas by Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipston, Kelly Irvin, and Ruth Reid, © 2017

Winter Kisses by Beth Wiseman
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You are going to love these characters! Feisty mammi who goes to the library to check out people on the Internet; her widowed daughter-in-law who finds love again; and her granddaughter who discovers first love. All wrapped up in Christmas and our Love born among men. How grateful I am.

Wayne was easily my favorite character. He went beyond himself to care for another and have Truth exposed. And this is only Novella number one! A treasure to behold. This story alone shouts, "Christmas gift."

The Christmas Cat by Amy Clipston
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Come and meet a golden-orange cat with a golden heart. Nudged anew, Emma finds love in an unsuspected place with a Christmas Eve visit.

I especially like her "now and then" inspired memories refreshed by the gathering of young friends; so important to mingle together to restore life and hope. Each generation is warmed by the value of each other in experiencing and remembrance!

Katie Ann became my favorite character with her gentle caring ways and regard for her brother.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
--Romans 15:13

A Christmastime to remember of new beginnings.

Snow Angels by Kelly Irvin
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Bee County, South Texas

Forget the former things;
Do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
--Isaiah 43:18-19

Back to Bee County! Have you met these families from Kelly's previous writings? I have enJ*O*Yed "watching" the children grow up.

My husband talks to the TV quiet and low on football play determinations, whether it was in or out; I am talking out loud to a character warning him. Referee decision? lol

A beautiful story of redemption and being rescued by Truth. My favorite character was Molly, determining to be still and leave the decision with the Lord to lead. Releasing another to Him became more important than words that muddle and confuse with no substance. I hope there is a continuance to this story in the future.

Home for Christmas by Ruth Reid
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An unfamiliar area, walking into the wrong house, Ellie and her prized dog, Lulu, are met by the neighbor and his young daughter ~ with awe, at least by Allison, and uncertainty in the eye of her father, Ezra. Directed to her original destination, Ellie has a few mishaps that eventually get straightened out. She finds that she isn't as self-reliant as she would like to think. While Ellie has labeled Ezra as decidedly a "cat person," Lulu has chosen Allison as the perfect playmate.

A beautiful story of coming home; home to family values, and a love left to find exactly where you left it. Over the years that Ellie and her mom had been gone, her Aenti Bonnie kept a Prayer Journal that included Ellie; a heritage left just for her.

The warmth of love brings more than security, but a lifetime to discover. I really enjoyed this story and it rounds up these Novellas very satisfactory! I liked the communication and openness exposing the heart's intent. To be known as you are. So in this Novella ~ I would point to all of the characters. Favorites each one!

***Thank you to author Kelly Irvin for sending me a copy of this wonderful selection of novellas! This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received.*** ( )

An Amish Christmas Love is a collection of enjoyable, inspiring and relaxing Christmas stories. I enjoyed these wonderful stories. They were entertaining, insightful and full of holiday cheer. I would like to say I read them all in one sitting but life is a bit hectic right now so I spaced reading them over a week.

While I enjoyed all four stories, my favorite was Home for Christmas by Ruth Reid. Why? It was the one that touched my heart the most as it had romance, a special bond between a child and a dog. My second favorite was Winter Kisses by Beth Wiseman ~ she's one of my favorite authors and her story just hit the spot for my longing of a simple, wholesome Christmas romance.

If you enjoy Amish romances and Christmas ~ start your holiday season with An Amish Christmas Love!

I received this book for free. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are my own. Thank you to all the authors of this book as well as Thomas Nelson Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. ( )