Books for Christian Girls: "An Amish Market" by Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, Kelly Irvin & Vannetta Chapman

About this book:

“All the color and variety of a quaint Amish shop in a charming collection of novellas by four of your favorite authors. Feel free to come in and browse!”

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“Love Birds” by Amy Clipston

About this book:

“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?”

Spiritual Content- Prayers; Church & Youth gatherings; Talks about God, talents & pride; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Many mentions of Prayers; Mentions of Church & Youth gatherings; A mention of a Christian novel.

Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘stupid’; Mentions of an accident and death (barely-above-not-detailed).

Sexual Content- a not-detailed kiss and a semi-detailed kiss; Touches (up to semi-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; Mentions of crushes & girlfriends; A couple mentions of jealousy; Love, falling in love, and the emotions.

-Ellie Lapp, age 19

-Lloyd Blank, age 24
P.O.V. switches between them

100(-ish) pages

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“A Bid for Love” by Kathleen Fuller

About this book:

“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?”

Spiritual Content- Prayers; Talks about God & His will; A couple mentions of Scripture verses; Mentions of prayers; Mentions of church.

Negative Content- a ‘dumb’, an ‘idiot’ and a ‘stupid’; A couple mentions of a drug dealer & jail.

Sexual Content- thee not-detailed kisses, three barely-above-not-detailed kisses and two semi-detailed kisses; Love, falling in love & the emotions.

-Hannah Lynne Beiler, age 22

-Ezra Yutzy, age 27
P.O.V. switches between them

100(-ish) pages

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“Sweeter Than Honey” by Kelly Irvin

About this book:

“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.”

Spiritual Content- Prayers; Psalm 23 is remembered; Another Scripture is read; Talks about God, forgiveness, His will & His plan; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Mentions of prayers; Mentions of Church; Mentions of bishops, sermons & preaching; A couple mentions of a man who was called by God.

Negative Content- Minor cussing including: three ‘stupid’s; A pool hall with drinking, beer, cigarettes & tobacco (plus many mentions of it all); A mention of prison & escapees.

Sexual Content- three semi-detailed kisses; Wanting to kiss; Touches (up to semi-detailed); Noticing & Smelling (up to semi-detailed); a ‘baby’ and two ‘babe’s; Mentions of broken hearts; Mentions of kisses; A mention of nursing a baby; Love, falling in love & the emotions;

-Isabella Shrock, age 18

-Will Glick, age 22
P.O.V. switches between them
100(-ish) pages

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“Love in Store” by Vannetta Chapman

About this book:

“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.”

Spiritual Content- Colossians 3:23 at the beginning; A few Scriptures are read; Bible reading; Talks about God & the future; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; A mention of Job; Mentions of Church & sermons; Mentions of prayers.

Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘stupid’; Sarcasm; Stella is snippy and cranky at some points; Mean Pranks/Threats (including a rubber-chicken with a knife at its throat and an arsonist).

Sexual Content- two semi-detailed kisses; Noticing; Stella can’t have children & a few mentions of her still not having her monthly visitor at age 17; Love, falling in love & the emotions.

-Stella Schrock, age 50

-David Stoltzfus, age 52
P.O.V. switches between them
100(-ish) pages

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I thought the whole market theme was fun, but I for sure ~~(and certain! Haha.)~~ have a favorite and the my line-up is:

“Love Birds” by Amy Clipston was the best one in this novella collection, in my honest opinion! I probably really enjoyed it because it’s connected to the author’s new series which I’m eagerly waiting book #2! (You can see review of the first book, Here!) Ellie & Lloyd were soooo cute!

While there was a lot of kisses, Kathleen Fuller’s novella “A Bid for Love” was highly sweet and cute.

“Love in Store” by Vannetta Chapman was different from the rest with it’s mystery aspect and an older couple. While not relatable for teens, it was still good.

And finally, “Sweeter Than Honey” by Kelly Irvin. Since I have not read any of this authors books connected to this novella (The Amish of Bee Keeper Country series), it left me very confused and lost. The family tree at the beginning didn’t help at all either, so I really didn't enjoy this novella.

Just a note, the cover is really cute! Hahaha! ;)

See y’all on Monday with a new review! :)