Saturday, November 1, 2014

An Amish Christmas Quilt By Charlotte Hubbard, Jennifer Beckstrand, and Kelly Long


With all the warmth of a cozy quilt, three authors stitch together Amish tales of hearts joined, friendships patched, and the bright joys of Christmas tradition . . .
 
A Willow Ridge Christmas Pageant
Charlotte Hubbard
Seth Brenneman didn't expect his holiday would include rescuing pregnant young Mary Kauffman and her two children. . .or having unexpected feelings for the still-grieving widow. But when they must play the leads in an impromptu live Nativity pageant to help his Amish community, will their roles reveal their hearts--and work a miracle for a lifetime?
A Christmas On Ice Mountain
Kelly Long
Matthew Beider and Laurel Lapp's secret wish to marry is a gift their feuding fathers definitely won't accept. And trying to settle their dats' long-standing quarrel is making their holiday anything but merry. Can rediscovering the joys and friendships of Christmas past finally turn their families' futures bright?
A Perfect Amish Christmas
Jennifer Beckstrand
Anna and Felty Helmuth's grandson, Gideon, plans to spend Christmas on a beach in sunny Mexico. But Anna is quite sure he'd rather be with them, snowshoeing, ice fishing--falling in love. And she knows the perfect girl. Not only is Dottie Schrock an excellent quilter and baker, she's having a party. There's just one complication--Gideon is not invited. Dottie has her reasons, but Anna trusts that the spirit of Christmas--and true love--will change her mind, and her future.....

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Charlotte Hubbard sold her first historical romance in 1990, and she's been a slave to her overactive imagination ever since. As she writes, her stories invariably take on a life of their own, different from the way she proposed them: unforeseen characters and plot twists come along, and they keep her guessing right along with her readers!
Charlotte has lived in the Midwest most of her life. When she's not writing, she loves touring historic homes, trying new recipes, crocheting, and playing with her Border Collie, Ramona. She's a Presbyterian deacon, sings in her church choir, and plays in the percussion ensemble. She's married to a fine man who--bless him--has never once suggested she get a real job!
 
http://www.jenniferbeckstrand.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jenniferbeckstrandfans
Twitter: @JenniferBeckst1
I grew up with a steady diet of William Shakespeare and Jane Austen. After all that literary immersion, I naturally decided to get a degree in mathematics, which came in handy when one of my six children needed help with homework. After my fourth daughter was born, I started writing. By juggling diaper changes, soccer games, music lessons, laundry, and two more children, I finished my first manuscript--a Western--in just under fourteen years. I now write Inspirational Amish Romance. My goal is to write uplifting, inspiring stories with happy endings and hopeful messages. If my books make readers want to give themselves a big hug or jump up and down for joy, I've done my job. I am a member of Romance Writers of America and American Christian Fiction Writers and am represented by Mary Sue Seymour of The Seymour Agency.
The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill is my new Amish Romance series set in Wisconsin on a little hill in Amish country.
The series is about an elderly Amish couple who try to find suitable mates for their grandchildren. What could be more fun than throwing two young people together to see if sparks ignite? No one would ever suspect two octogenarian Amish folks of mischief.
Romantic Times gave Huckleberry Hill 4 1/2 stars, calling it "A sweet romance with a lot of heart that offers a new, refreshing take on the...matchmaking trope. The storyline is feasible, the characters are well written, with both their strengths and weaknesses on display. Readers will treasure this series and put the first outing on their keeper shelf."
RT Book Reviews chose Huckleberry Summer as a TOP PICK with 4 1/2 stars: "The next installment of the Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series will hook readers with its love story, its sticky situations and a grandmother who only wants happiness for her grandchildren. Beckstrand brings new life to the age-old occupation of matchmaking."~ RTBookReviews.com 4.5 Stars
I have four daughters, two sons, three sons-in-law, and two adorable grandsons. I live in the foothills of the Wasatch Front with my husband and one son still left at home.
You can find me on the web at
http://www.jenniferbeckstrand.com/
on my Facebook page at Jennifer Beckstrand Fans: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferbeckstrandfans
and on Twitter: @JenniferBeckst1
 
 
 
Kelly Long was born and raised in North Central Pennsylvania. There was an Amish hitching post at the small grocery store in her town. She loves to write Amish romance and is the author of novel, Sarah's Garden, the novella Amish Christmas Expanded Edition with some other great Amish authors, Amish Love with Beth Wiseman and Kathy Fuller, and Lilly's Wedding Quilt--the sequel to Sarah's Garden. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and children.
 
This was a fantastic book. I am a huge fan of Charlotte and Jennifer's they have never disappointed me.. I have a read a book or two of Kellys and they were good as well.
I LOVED A Willow Ridge Christmas Pageant By Charlotte Hubbard, Wait until you all meet Seth and Mary, you are going to love there story. Very well rounded characters and the story was not on to be missed.
I lOVED A Perfect Amish Christmas by Jennifer Beckstrand as well . Wonderful Christmas romance not to be missed.
I enjoyed A Christmas on Ice Mountain By Kelly Long also. Matthew and Laurels story is not to be missed.
I gave this book 5 stars the novellas are ones that are sure to put you in the Christmas mood.
I was given a copy of this book by one of the authors for my honest review.

7 comments:

  1. Great review Mary! I've read this book and loved it! I too gave it 5 stars.

    Blessings!
    Judy B

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  2. Mary, thanks so much for your wonderful review! We so appreciate your help in promoting our Christmas anthology!

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  3. Great review Mary!I love all three authors.Thanks for sharing.

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  4. What a wonderful review! I definitely want to read this! Thanks Mary!

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  5. Nice review, Mary. They look like enjoyable Christmas stories

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  6. Was looking for this in a store the other could not find it .Love Amish books . Blessings ,DanaGirl

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