A collection of three novellas, An Amish Christmas Kitchen showcases the work of three well known Amish fiction writers: Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd.
The first novella, An Amish Family Christmas, tells the story of a young Noelle who struggles to find her place in the family business. Always behind the series, a busy Christmas season pushes her into the forefront as she must take her sister's place selling pies at the Christmas market. While there, she encounters new friends and an old flame. And when her sister begins acting strangely about the family Christmas plans, Noelle must decide for herself how she sees her future.
The second novella, An Amish Christmas Recipe, follows Ada as she seeks to win a young man's affections ... through baking him Christmas cookies, of course. But when the young man's character proves to be questionable, a new beau emerges. A wonderful story that proves looks can sometimes be deceiving.
The final novella, Unexpected Christmas Gift, introduces Maria, who through a strange turn of events, finds herself in Amish country looking for her birth family. Stranded by the side of the road in a snow storm, Maria bring her heart ache, and her English ways, into the lives of the Miller family as she looks for answers.
Each novella highlights new characters and can be read as a stand alone story. Centered around the Amish/Mennonite communities, the stories are lighthearted and draw on the theme of hospitality in the kitchen. My favorite of the three novellas was the first by Leslie Gould. An Amish Family Christmas has the most in-depth storyline within the confines of a smaller space. These shorter, themed collections are perfect for relaxing in the midst of a busy holiday season.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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