MrsK Books: An Amish Market by A. Clipston, K. Fuller, K. Irvin, V Chapman

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

An Amish Market by A. Clipston, K. Fuller, K. Irvin, V Chapman

Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, Kelly Irvin, Vannetta Chapman

ISBN: 9780529118684

Publisher's Synopsis:

Love Birds by Amy Clipston
While Ellie Lapp and her mother are still mourning the loss of her brother, Seth, Ellie starts working at one of the gift shops in town. Seth’s friend Lloyd is talented at carving wooden birds, but his father disapproves and expects him to take over the family farm someday. Ellie sees the beauty in Lloyd’s creations and insists Lloyd sell the birds in the gift shop where she works. As Ellie and Lloyd spend more time together, they begin to develop feelings for one another, but she accidentally betrays his trust. Will she lose any hope of a future with him?

A Bid for Love by Kathleen Fuller
Every week, Hannah Lynne brings her home-churned butter to the local market. And every week Ezra stops by to purchase some. Hannah Lynne knows not to read too much into it—Ezra is a confirmed bachelor and barely even glances her way, despite any hope to the contrary. But when Ezra bids an exorbitant amount to win the quilt she had her heart set on, Hannah Lynne can’t stop her heart from taking over her mind. Could Ezra finally be in the market for love?

Sweeter Than Honey by Kelly Irvin
Shattering a jar of pickled beets wasn’t the impression Isabella hoped to make on her first trip to the local Combination Store of Bee County, Texas. But as embarrassed as she was by the accident, she didn’t think it warranted the frosty reaction from the handsome manager of the store, Will Glick. As she soon learns, though, Will’s heart has been broken one too many times. And now, for some reason, Isabella finds herself determined to be the one to repair that broken heart and renew his faith in love.

Love in Store by Vannetta Chapman
Stella Schrock works at the Old Mill in Nappanee, Indiana, with new employee David Stoltzfus, a recent widower. When strange happenings begin occurring around town, it appears as if someone wants to close the mill. Stella and David have to work together to solve the mystery of what is happening at the Old Amish Mill, and in the process they might just find that God has more in store for their future than they would ever have dreamed possible.

MrsK's Review:

Love Birds by Amy Clipston

"I was hoping that someday you'd figure out how I felt about you

and then decide to love me too."

After the death of her big brother, Ellie must find a way to make ends meet for her, their land, and her mother. Yes, there are so many that are willing to help. Yet, somehow Ellie must find a way to provide and working at the Bird-in-Hand store is the answer. Lloyd was Seth's closest friend, he promised to help at the Lapp farm even though his father's dairy farm required every minute of day light. Burdened with the grief of Seth's death, frustrated by lack of time, and amused by Ellie's attempts at farming there had to be a way to balance the needs of both farms.

A Bid for Love by Kathleen Fuller

"Did it matter that the man of her dreams barely knew she existed?"

Hannah Lynne has a butter stand at the Middlefield Market. She has such a hard time being tongue tied whenever Ezra stops by to purchase her butter, she gets so flustered by his unpretentious ways. She knows that Ezra is a confirmed bachelor, who just happens to like butter, somehow she must find a way to overturn his bachelorhood. Even though Ezra can't resist a good deal, he was running out of room for his butter purchases. For Ezra, bringing a smile to Hannah's face was all he wanted... even if he must buy a quilt or create an agreement for Hannah Lynne to help him with curtains and cleaning in the house he was renovating. What ever it will take to get Hannah Lynne into his life, Ezra will find a way.

Sweeter Than Honey by Kelly Irvin
"I'm not one to run off with folks I hardly know."

Isabella was so excited about their first canning season in Bee County, Texas. Leaving behind Tennessee promised a new beginning. She just knew that she could fit in here and her family would be happy. At eighteen she was hoping that her transformation into a woman who could "reserve comments" would finally bring her the man God has chosen for her. Will works in Bishop Leroy's store. He is a hard worker who has no intention of experiencing the painfulness of love any time soon. And yet, Isabella's spunk wavers on the edge of being endearing to the point of distraction. Can he open his heart, letting go of the bitterness that has threatened to close the door on life and love? When Will is given the store and a new vocation, it is apparent that following God's calling is also leading him toward the one woman who might provide support, strength and contentment.

Love in Store by Vannetta Chapman

"Why can't he stay at his assigned post?"

David is known as a man that is "quick thinking and calm in a crisis," a valued employee at the Old Amish Mill. Stella has the same instincts as David, yet she has never married and is known for having a "sour disposition." David will do more than just ponder what Stella's story is, he won't forget how she responded to the grandmother and the little girl that was choking. Either it will prove to be foolish or wise, David has to find out if there is more to Stella's "sharp tongue and bitter spirit." After all, he had been raised by parent's who were an "example of faith in daily life." His marriage still resonated comfort and love. Could Stella prove to be compassionate and tender?

When Stella discovers the story about David's son in law, she begins noticing that David is a man that goes "against human nature." Or at least what she has deemed natural. If only that man wouldn't bother her with his constant presence!

Delightful novella's, Great moments that inspire goodness, love, friendship, family, and faith.

Take a moment to enjoy these women, these men, and their stories.

Life is meant to be lived, comforted like a quilt made out of love...

MrsK

Hi, I’m Amy Clipston. I am an author of Amish and Christian fiction with HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Most of my books focus on the Amish community, faith, and love. I also write romance novels and young adult inspirational stories. Learn more about Amy's books...

Kathleen Fuller

Kathleen is the best-selling author of over thirty books, including the Hearts of Middlefield Series and the A Middlefield Family Series. She lives with her husband and three children in Northeast Ohio. Kathleen loves to hear from readers. Learn more about Kathleen's books...

Kelly Irvin

Kelly Irvin's latest book in the Amish of Bee County series, The Bishop's Son, released in October. It is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed bestseller, The Beekeeper's Son, which earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly. The reviewer called it "a beautifully woven masterpiece." The Beekeeper's Son was also an ECPA bestseller. She has novellas in The Amish Christmas Gift and The Amish Marketplace, both of which were also ECPA bestsellers. She is also the author of the Bliss Creek Amish series and the New Amish Amish series. Learn more about Kelly's books...

Vannetta Chapman writes inspirational fiction full of grace. She is the author of many novels, including the Pebble Creek Amish series, Shipshewana Amish Mystery Series, and Plain and Simple Miracle series. Vannetta is a Carol award winner and also received more than two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups. She currently writes Christian suspense, Amish romance, and Amish mystery. She was a teacher for 15 years and currently resides in the Texas hill country. Learn more about Vannetta's books...

"I received this book for free from the Fiction Guild for this review."

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MrsK's Reading Bio

Reading is important! No questions asked, not even a blink of the eye from any student I grew up with. On the first day of the First grade, we were given our first books. Day two we all read aloud, round robin of course. Day three we were place in our first basal, now known as a lit circle group. Books were so important, publishers designed new curriculum so that every student was reading by the end of the first week. These early readers had images that looked like what we could see in the classroom, beyond the classroom, even on the big screen. Reading is important, throughout history every generation has believed that “Reading” opens up the world for endless possibilities.

I adore the 1950’s Dick and Jane books. Actually, most reading specialists and experienced (45+) educators believe that every student learned to read with Dick and Jane. Since these books are being re-issued, I have heard many parents, grandparents, and students claim that Dick and Jane stories of repetition does teach students to read.

Early influences from my mother influenced my desire to read. I would watch her read and we would go on “secret” excursions to the library. The library became my playground. I owned every book I could carry home, of course they needed to be taken back to their home after visiting with me for a week or two. My first book that I could pull off of the library shelf and read was, Father Bear Comes Home. I only saw my dad on Sundays for a few hours. I would pull this beginning reader off of the library shelf every week. Every week I would try to read the first chapter. Every week I got further in the story. My mom would let me check it out, only if I could read it myself (She didn’t like the illustrations therefore she didn’t want to take time to read it to me). One day, I pulled the book from the shelf and when mom came to get me from the children’s corner, I realized that I had read the whole story. I ran to the check out desk and the Librarian KERCHUNKED the checkout card. My mother, brother and neighbors read. My teachers read. We all read aloud all day long in school. The Priest read aloud every day at mass, even in Latin. Everybody in the Doctor’s office read. People on the bus read. Dad’s waiting in their cars as the Mom’s and children grocery shopped, read. In fact, once you could read and write, Sunset Magazine considered you a reader and sent you mail every day.

Reading is important; I’ve spent my life reading. I’ve traveled around the world and into space through books. My favorite genre is whichever book I have open at the time. Children’s Literature is my passion. Book clubbing is one of the best past times, especially if food is involved. In fact my friends of old are in a book club and we are about to embark on a beach trip to “read” and discuss our newest selection.

My “home-run” book story has helped every student find his or her own “home-run” reads. Every year, I have shared my, Father Bear Comes Home, and every year my students have brought in their “home-run” books. That’s the “diving board” into our Lit. Studies.

In “Growing Up Digital,” Tapscott’s insights into the new generations enthusiasm for the Net reminded me of my generation’s enthusiasm for reading, movies, TV, parties and our driving permits. The Net-Generation, as Tapscott describes, “are learning, playing, communicating, working, creating communities, and enforcing a social transformation.”
N-Geners are interactive “techies” who are always looking for a way to “work it” verses the TV Generation of “Baby Boomers” who started out looking for “how it works.” Reading development is tougher today, society moves too fast to invest their “non-working” free time into a book or even “home work.” Since I stepped into my own classroom, I have seen students being told to read, being forced to read, and threatened into reading. Homework is not any longer the vehicle for students to gain their future lifestyles or careers with. Yet, the Internet does create an enthusiasm for learning. Since I have been enrolled in these courses, I have used the computers in every subject. My students are using the newest technology in the classroom because I am giving them investigative sites to use as they learn from each other and books. I agree with Tapscott, in order to bridge the gap with this up and coming generation we must “live and learn with them.”

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