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Amish Love Letters - by Shelley Shepard Gray & Charlotte Hubbard & Rosalind Lauer (Paperback)
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- A heartfelt note, a loving message, a letter filled with secret hopes-this trio of sweet Amish romances celebrates how the right words can spark a lifetime of joy - especially on Valentine's Day.
- About the Author: Shelley Shepard Gray is the two-time Holt Medallion Award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over one hundred novels.
- 352 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
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A heartfelt note, a loving message, a letter filled with secret hopes-this trio of sweet Amish romances celebrates how the right words can spark a lifetime of joy - especially on Valentine's Day. Fill your heart with the jubilant promise of Amish courtships begun through handwritten love letters in this heartwarming, faith-affirming collection headlined by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray. Love Letter Courtship * Shelley Shepard Gray After six months of courtship, Jennie Miller has refused Matthew Lapp's proposal. Though he visits regularly, they never seem to talk deeply, and Jennie longs for real connection and romance. So she offers a solution. For one month, they'll share letters filled with their hopes and dreams. Soon, Jennie is falling for Matt in earnest . . . but will he ever propose again? S.W.A.K * Charlotte Hubbard Quiet, gentle Fannie Kurtz knows that fun-loving Eddie Brubaker is the man she wants to marry someday. When he starts receiving letters in pink envelopes, she realizes she has some competition. Maybe it's time she wrote a love note or two of her own? But a mix-up could jeopardize this romance before it starts, unless she keeps faith in God's plan . . . The Wrong Valentine * Rosalind Lauer Young widow Martha Lambright is grateful to be working at her mother-in-law's restaurant, even if seeing the kitchen gals giggle over valentine cards gives her a pang. But when Mose Troyer, the former bad boy who drives Martha to and from work each day, finds a valentine he mistakenly believes is for him, it begins a tender exchange that could lead to a wonderful future . . .Review Quotes
Praise for Amish Love Letters "There's plenty of clean, slow-burning romance for readers to savor in this earnest anthology. It's a delight." --Publishers Weekly Praise for Amish Romance Anthologies "This exquisitely written trio of delectable Amish confections from some of the genre's favorite authors are the perfect Valentine's Day treat." --Library Journal on The Amish Sweet Shop "A trio of sweet treats awaits." --Fresh Fiction on The Amish Sweet Shop "Themes of faith, mercy, and new beginnings drive these three pleasing interconnected holiday romances...Those who enjoy Amish romances will enjoy these sweet novellas." --Publishers Weekly on Christmas at the Amish Bakeshop "The three stories are beautifully told. It was a pleasure to spend part of the Christmas season with these endearing characters. Highly recommended." --Fresh Fiction on Christmas at the Amish Bakeshop "A strong sense of family, community and respect for the Amish way of life is present on every page...These stories will please readers looking for a quiet interlude during a season that can feel overwhelming." --Library Journal on An Amish Second Christmas "In these touching novellas from a trio of bestselling authors, struggling couples rekindle their love as Christmas approaches...Fans of the authors will relish these sweet tales of reconciliation." --Publishers Weekly on An Amish Second Christmas "Sweet, gently humorous, and steeped in Amish tradition, this collection will entice inspirational and traditional romance fans alike." --Library Journal on The Amish Christmas Candle "Three of Kensington's most popular Amish romance authors reconvene around the warmth of hand-poured candles and indulge in less than traditional pairings in this year's Amish Christmas novella trio." --Publishers Weekly on The Amish Christmas Candle "The love and warmth of the holiday season shines brightly in this charming trio of Christmas novellas, by inspirational authors Long, Jennifer Beckstrand, and Lisa Jones Baker, each of which features a sweet romance involving candles or candle making." --Booklist on The Amish Christmas Candle "This collection of Amish Christmas stories was written by three excellent authors...If you love Christmas fiction, Amish fiction, or both--you'll enjoy these inspiring stories that reflect the true meaning of the season." --She Lives to Read on Amish Christmas Twins "Such a great collection! These novellas definitely put me in the mood for a warm and cozy Christmas!" --Britt Reads Fiction on Amish Christmas Twins
About the Author
Shelley Shepard Gray is the two-time Holt Medallion Award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over one hundred novels. Her novels have been translated into multiple languages and highlighted in the Philadelphia Enquirer, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, NPR and USA Today. An active member of her church and the mother of two young adults, Shelley lives with her husband in Ohio and writes full time. Please visit her online at ShelleyShepardGray.com. Charlotte Hubbard is the highly acclaimed author of Amish romances celebrating simpler times and a faith-based lifestyle. A longtime Missourian, she draws upon her experiences in Jamesport, the largest Old Order Amish community west of the Mississippi, to create strong, inspiring characters and uplifting stories. Faith and family, farming and food preservation are hallmarks of her lifestyle, and the foundation of all her Amish romance series. She's a deacon, a dedicated church musician and choir member, and when she's not writing, she loves to try new recipes, crochet, and sew. Charlotte now lives in Nebraska with her husband and their border collie. You can learn more about Charlotte and her novels at CharlotteHubbard.com. Rosalind Lauer is the author of the Joyful River Series, Lancaster Crossing series, and Seasons of Lancaster series. She grew up in a large family in Maryland and began visiting Lancaster County's Amish community as a child. Lauer attended Wagner College in New York City and worked as an editor for Simon & Schuster and Harlequin Books. She now lives with her family in Oregon, where she writes in the shade of some towering two-hundred-year-old Douglas fir trees. Readers can find her on Facebook at facebook.com/GoodOldFashionedBooks.Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
Theme: Romance, General
Format: Paperback
Author: Shelley Shepard Gray & Charlotte Hubbard & Rosalind Lauer
Language: English
Street Date: December 26, 2023
TCIN: 88928533
UPC: 9781496743961
Item Number (DPCI): 247-56-0008
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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A triumvirate of tales!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 1 year ago
Amish Love Letters by Shelley Shepard Gray, Charlotte Hubbard, and Rosalind Lauer contains three sweet Amish stories. Love Letter Courtship by Shelley Shepard Gray is a charming tale. It is well-written with engaging characters. Jennie Miller and Matthew Lapp may have grown up together, but their courtship seems to be a Miller family affair. A month-long letter courtship will give the pair an opportunity to get to know each other as adults. We see that you may grow up with someone, yet you may not know everything about them. Love Letter Courtship is an emotional novel with a lovely ending. S.W.A.K. by Charlotte Hubbard takes us back to Promise Lodge. I found Eddie Brubaker and the determined letter writer to be frustrating. The story seemed to go around in circles. Eddie ignored advice (the letter writer was not going to go away) and managed to hurt someone’s feelings in the process. I was surprised that an Amish girl was so brazen. There are also a number of characters in the story (it seems like every character from Promise Lodge makes an appearance). The story does have a good lesson or two. I did feel that the romance was rushed. I enjoy reading Charlotte Hubbard’s novels, but S.W.A.K. was a miss for me (it left me annoyed). The Wrong Valentine by Rosalind Lauer is a touching story. I thought it contained good writing and characters. The descriptions of Mose’s sketches and Martha’s Valentine’s allowed me to visualize them. The ending left me smiling. I enjoyed reading Love Letter Courtship and The Wrong Valentine. I read each story in one sitting. While I liked visiting Promise Lodge and catching up with the characters in S.W.A.K., I was not a fan of the story. Amish Love Letters is a triumvirate of tales with a letter courtship, an interfering family, pink correspondence, painting parties, helpful counsel, a wary widow, cute sketches, and helpful friends.
Sweet Amish Love Stories
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Bookworm - 1 year ago
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of novellas by Shelley Shepard Gray, Charlotte Hubbard and Rosalind Lauer Young. With a little conflict and misunderstanding along the way, the couples all get together through the lost art of writing letters. Each story has very believable characters that are so easy to fall in love with. Love Letter Courtship by Shelley Shepard Gray is the perfect description of the story. Jennie and Matthew court for months but don’t feel close to each other, but through writing letters their love grows into so much more. This story grabbed my interest from the very beginning. S.W.A.K by Charlotte Hubbard is to story of Fannie and Eddie and the pink envelopes. This story was good, but a little hard to follow with so many characters in short novella. I think it would have been better developed into a full length book. The Wrong Valentine by Rosalind Lauer also grabbed my attention from the very beginning. I couldn’t put this one down. Martha is a widow raising her two children and working in her mother-in-laws restaurant. Mose was a little wild during his rumspringa, but has come back home. He is always there to help Martha. A Valentine is misplaced into Mose’s hands and secret valentines are shared… Each story will touch your heart and make you realize what is truly important in life. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher.
Good Amish story
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Sunnie Reviews - 1 year ago
This book consists of four wonderful novellas. It was such a good book and the three stories were each very different and do not relate to each other. The novellas were written by very talented authors and I loved each of these stories. The first deals with a very difficult situation and things which needed to be taken care of. It was a realistic view of some not so perfect family issues. The second story entitled S.W.A.K., takes place in Promise Lodge which there are several books about. I have read the Promise Lodge series and love them. This story was no exception. I really enjoyed this story. I enjoyed how Eddie came to help work on repairs for the Tornado damaged lodge. The last story was about a young widow who is navigating life without a husband and wondering what the future will bring as her parents try to set her up with someone. Each story revolves around love letters written between two people. This was a very sweet Amish book and the stories are well written and all very engaging. You won't want to put the book down. I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.