An Amish Christmas Kitchen: Three Novellas Celebrating the Warmth of the Season

Leslie Gould · Jan Drexler · Kate Lloyd

Sep 2019 · Baker Books

About this ebook

As the weather grows cold and the nights grow long, the cheer and warmth of the Christmas season is one thing all readers can find comfort in. This collection from bestselling Amish fiction novelists Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd finds the beating heart at the center of the holiday and offers three novellas that celebrate family, faith, and especially the sights and smells of a bustling holiday kitchen.

Leslie Gould tells the story of how, in the wake of a heartbreaking loss, a young Amish woman finds unexpected comfort and hope in a yearly baking tradition surrounding the local Lancaster Christmas market. Jan Drexler offers a sweet tale of a shy Amish woman who decides to use her gift for sweets to woo a local Amish boy with her beloved Christmas cookies. And Kate Lloyd offers a heartwarming tale of a woman's unexpected discovery about the truth of her past, and the warm and welcoming Amish family table she finds herself invited to on Christmas.

Ratings and reviews

An Amish Christmas Kitchen by Kate Lloyd, Jan Drexler and Leslie Gould contains three heartwarming holiday stories. I thought all three novellas were well-written and engaging. I started reading An Amish Family Christmas one evening and just kept reading until I finished all three (it was a late night). The novellas contain great characters and lovely settings. We see how the Amish focus on family and the true reason for the holiday season. I like the life lessons featured in each story with my favorite being a person’s heart is more important than their appearance. The romance plays out softly in each story which I appreciated. The stories are realistic with feel good endings. One of my favorite phrases is, “Life is only as short and hard as we make it.” It is important to remember the true meaning of Christmas and that only He can bring us the peace and joy we desire. There is a recipe for one of the mouthwatering baked goods featured in the story at the end of each novella. An Amish Christmas Kitchen will have you wanting to drag out your Christmas decorations and start baking your favorite Christmas cookies.

About the author

Leslie Gould is a #1 bestselling author of numerous Amish novels, including The Sisters of Lancaster County series. She resides with her family in Oregon. Learn more at www.lesliegould.com.

Jan Drexler brings a unique understanding of Amish traditions to her writing. She is the author of several novels including Hannah's Choice. Jan lives in South Dakota with her husband. Visit her at www.jandrexler.com.

Kate Lloyd is the bestselling novelist of the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy and the Lancaster Discoveries series. A native of Baltimore, she lives in Seattle, Washington. Learn more at www.katelloyd.com.