An Amish Christmas Bakery: Four Stories

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From four bestselling authors of Amish fiction come four delicious stories perfect for celebrating love, joy, and the holiday season. Cookies and Cheer by Amy Clipston Alyssa Byler wants to build a sugar cookie nativity scene for her bakery's Christmas window display--all she needs is the right cookie cutters. She turns to handsome blacksmith Kyle Smoker. Using Kyle's handmade cutters, Alyssa created a striking display that brings more customers than she can handle. She soon realizes she's been too busy to focus on the true meaning of Christmas--and too distracted to explore her feelings for Kyle. Together, they put aside the holiday rush to celebrate the season that brought them together. Loaves of Love by Beth Wiseman Katie Swartzentruber has been left in charge of her family's bakery, but she soon finds herself overwhelmed with orders during the holiday season. She is tempted to move her Old Order family into the modern world by using propane ovens. Meanwhile, her childhood friend Henry Hershberger is trying to find the courage to tell Katie that he's harbored a secret crush on Katie for years. As the demands at the bakery intensify, both Katie and Henry must find the courage to go after what's important. Melting Hearts by Kathleen Fuller When her aunt Carolyn begs for help during the busy Christmas rush, Mattie Shetler eagerly packs her bags and heads to Birch Creek. She doesn't know her uncle has also asked for help with the bakery's new expansion from Peter Kaufman, Mattie's sworn enemy. As the two work together, Mattie discovers not all is as it seems. With Christmas just around the corner, Mattie and Peter open their hearts for the greatest gifts of the season: forgiveness and maybe even love. Cakes and Kisses by Kelly Irvin Martha Ropp works hard at her family's bakery, making cakes and pies for community celebrations. To help during the busy Christmas season, Martha's mother hires Ambrose Hershberger to make deliveries. Martha remembers Ambrose as a gentle giant from her school days. But the more they work together, the more they want to spend time together outside of the bakery. When both are too timid to make the first move, the town matchmakers step in. Four stand-alone romantic holiday novellas Includes a glossary of Amish words Includes discussion questions for book clubs A perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the reader in your life

Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN-13

9780310366232

Publisher

Zondervan

Published

November 9, 2021

Pages

416

Weight

10.4 oz

Subject

Fiction