A Lancaster Amish Christmas: 4 Romance Novellas

I was well pleased with all four of these romance novellas that left me wishing they were longer as I didn’t want them to end. I know they are supposed to each be a quick read but I enjoyed them so much that I was like more please. I don’t want to elaborate on each one separately as it would spoil them since they are short but I found each compelling for different reasons. I loved that Lucy was raising her Down’s syndrome sister and held out on romance until they could be a package deal. Makayla and Wyatt are an example of how important it is to have open communication so that assumptions and lies don’t cause unnecessary pain and confusion. I loved young Jacob and how he helps his dad find love again. I wanted to be a part of the Wickey family as I found their deer farm fascinating. All in all this is a great collection that gives you that warm fuzzy Christmas feeling. I highly recommend adding to your Christmas reading list as soon as possible. You will be glad you did. I received a complimentary copy from the author. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.

5 stars, Delightful A LANCASTER AMISH CHRISTMAS: 4 ROMANCE NOVELLAS by Anne Blackburne This delightful collection of novellas are just the thing to put you in the mood for Christmas, no matter the actual time of the year. LUCY'S CHRISTMAS SUNBEAM by Anne Blackburne Lucy Beiler, age 21 is raising her baby sister Millie, age 2. They have lots of other, older siblings, but Lucy feels called to raise her precious sister. Amos Fisher, age 28 and his family own a local hardware store. He's busy working in their store and visiting with the customers. I like the believable way these two loving Amish people come together against all odds. This is a novella, but you feel like you are there experiencing their lives with them. A favorite quote: ...she's one of Gott's (God's) special sunbeams... A BIRD-IN-HAND CHRISTMAS by Amy Clipson Makayla, a widow and her five-year-old son Lukas are getting ready for Makayla's marriage to Thomas, the business partner and best friend of her deceased husband Markus. Makayla doesn't love him, but she believes the feelings will develop, with them spending the rest of their lives together. But, there are exceptions. Wyatt Mast is Makayla's first love, but they split up years ago and Makayla doesn't want to revisit the past with him. Makayla and Lukas travel to her childhood home to visit her parents for Christmas. All kinds of things are likely to happen. CHRISTMAS LILY by Amy Lillard Lily Kate Troyer moves to a new town to become their fill-in school teacher for a few months. Jacob Bontrager is enamored with his new teacher. He just has to convince his father Simon that she is someone special. Simon Bontrager is a widower and knows that he needs to remarry for his son's well-being. He simply can't bring himself to meet new women and find one that he likes. Cute quote: ...the sassy jaywalker... LEAVING LANCASTER by Mindy Steele Louise Wickey , age 25, a single woman who lives at home, and has a jam and jelly business. Her parents have sold the family farm and are moving and would like all of the children to go also. Daniel Fisher, a single young man who has had his eye on Louise for many years, which is convenient since she lives right next door. Memorable quote: ...had so many spices in it, I had to drink two cups of milk to make it go away. Highly recommend. I am thankful to have received a complementary copy of #ALancasterAmishChristmas #FourRomanceNovellas from #BarbourFiction #BarbourPublishing I was under no obligation to post a review. #HEA #contemporary #novellas #Amish #HappilyEverAfter #Romance #inspirational #ChristianFiction #AnneBlackburne #AmyClipson #AmyLillard #MindySteele