I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley, Wanda's Clippity Clop Club and was under no obligation to post a review. No compensation was received for sharing this review and all opinions are my own.
Published by Barbour Publishing, Incorporated on September 1st 2017
Source: Netgalley, Wanda's Clippity Clop Club
Genres: Amish & Mennonite, Christian, Fiction, Romance
Pages: 400
One Quilt Binds Three Generations of Amish Women Enjoy the gift of a brand new romance from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, along with stories by her daughter-in-law, Jean and granddaughter, Richelle.
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Psalm 31:3 The scripture embroidered on the back of a beloved quilt brings hope to three generations of Pennsylvania Amish women at Christmastime. Luella's Promise By Wanda E. Brunstetter Luella Ebersol has been caregiver for a dying woman and her young son. When Dena Lapp gives Luella her favorite quilt, she makes Luella promise to pass it down to her daughter. But Luella isn't sure she will ever marry if she can't find someone with maturity and faith like Dena's husband Atlee Zook. Karen's Gift By Jean Brunstetter Karen Allgyer and her husband moved to a slow-paced village to raise their children, but Karen longs for the closeness of family to help her through the challenges of managing three girls with one on the way. When life's pressures rise, will Karen cave to her fears? Roseanna's Groom By Richelle Lynn Brunstetter When the unexpected happens on the day of her wedding, Roseanna Allgyer can't help blaming herself, despite not understanding why. Then an old friend returns to town, and she battles feeling for him--afraid of being hurt again.
This book was so sweet! My mom is a quilter so I love the idea of a quilt being passed down to three generations.
The Beloved Christmas Quilt is co-authored by Wanda Brunstetter, her daughter in law and her granddaughter. I’ve read several books with Wanda and Jean but this is the first time I’ve read anything by Richelle Brunstetter. I have to say that Richelle seems to write a lot like her grandmother! The similarities in their writing was evident to me and I found that fact to be endearing.
Three generations of women find strength in comfort in a beloved Christmas quilt.
Luella’s Promise:
Luella’s Promise is authored by Wanda Brunstetter. It is the first story in the collection. While this story is a bit predictable, I still enjoyed it. Sometimes you just need a feel-good story, especially around the holidays.
Karen’s Gift:
Karen’s gift is authored by Jean Brunstetter. Karen is Luella’s daughter and the current owner of the beloved quilt. I loved Karen’s story because I could relate to her fears for her child. I think out of all three women in this book, I related to Karen the most. I appreciated the flow of this story and how seamlessly Jean delivered a new generation.
Roseanna’s Groom:
Roseanna’s Groom was very reminicent of Wanda’s writing. Richelle seems inclined to rely heavily on spiritual and scriptural content to help deliver her story and I appreciate that. I felt this story was slightly rushed but I often feel that way with novellas.
Overall, this book is a 5-star (coffee cup!) rating for me. While some may knock off for predicitablity, the stories were just such a feel-good, quick read for me that I have to go with a five. I can see myself picking this one back up again next Christmas for a reread.
The book reads at a nice, steady pace and I quickly worked through the book in a single sitting. I look forward to future novella collections written by this trio.
About Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter & Richelle Brunstetter
New York Times bestselling author, Wanda E. Brunstetter became
fascinated with the Amish way of life when she first visited her husband’s
Mennonite relatives living in Pennsylvania. Wanda and her husband, Richard,
live in Washington State but take every opportunity to visit Amish settlements
throughout the States, where they have many Amish friends.
Meet Jean Brunstetter
Jean Brunstetter became fascinated with the Amish when she first went to Pennsylvania to visit her father-in-law’s family. Since that time, Jean has become friends with several Amish families and enjoys writing about their way of life. She also likes to put some of the simple practices followed by the Amish into her daily routine. Jean lives in Washington State with her husband, Richard Jr. and their three children, but takes every opportunity to visit Amish communities in several states. In addition to writing, Jean enjoys boating, gardening, and spending time on the beach.
Meet Richelle Brunstetter
Richelle Brunstetter lives in the Pacific Northwest and developed a desire to write when she took creative writing in high school. After enrolling in college classes, her overall experience enticed her to become a writer, and she wants to implement what she’s learned into her stories. Just starting her writing career, her first published story appears in The Beloved Christmas Quilt beside her grandmother, Wanda E. Brunstetter, and her mother, Jean. Richelle enjoys traveling to different places, her favorite being Kauai, Hawaii.
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