This collection of three Amish novellas center around the holidays and the joys of parenthood.
"Christmas Eve Baby" by Lenora Worth is the longest of the three novellas and is part of the Shadow Lake Inn series. When a mother-to-be shows up at the Inn in labor, the sisters go into action, preparing for a Christmas Eve birth. Meanwhile the men brave a snow storm to find her husband and reunite a family.
"Best Christmas Program Ever" by Rachel J. Good focuses on Emily Flaud, a new cheese stand employee at the Green Valley Farmer's Market. When two foster children enter her life, she immediately takes them in without realizing how their presence will affect her new boss Hosea King, who is still reeling from the death of his wife and son.
"Loving Luke" by Kelly Long introduces the story of Grace Fisher who advertises for a mail order groom to help her manage both her story and raising her children. When Luke King shows up, she finds her heart opening despite her prior abusive marriage. But when a bear attack puts Luke in the hospital, Grace must decide how much of her life she's willing to share.
These are all three feel-good, Christmas stories to get the reader in the mood for the holidays. The stories are uplifting and I really appreciated the sibling dynamic in the first novella. Although it was the least engaging of the three stories, the relationship between the sisters was sweet and honorable. Both the second and third novellas were my favorite with more intricated storylines and complex characters. I especially enjoyed the story by Rachel J. Good as it felt very original to Amish fiction. All in all it was a quick and relaxing read, one that I can feel good about sharing with my teenage daughter as well.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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