An Amish Heirloom: Four Novellas

Amy Clipston · Beth Wiseman · Kathleen Fuller · Kelly Irvin

Apr 2018 · HarperChristian + ORM

About this ebook

“[A] sweet collection of novellas about love, marriage, and secrets found in family heirlooms . . . a sampler of the best the genre has to offer.” —Library Journal

This volume of inspiring and heartwarming stories includes:

A Legacy of Love by Amy Clipston, author of the Amish Legacy series

Volunteer firefighter Leon King agrees to repair his ex-girlfriend Susie Bontrager’s grandparents’ antique rocking chairs for her future home with her fiancé—and is forced to acknowledge that his feelings for her have not quite gone away . . .

The Cedar Chest by two-time Carol Award winner Beth Wiseman

Decades after inheriting her great-grandmother’s cedar chest, Emma Fisher decides to pry it open—only to discover a beautiful love story in the form of letters between her great-grandparents. But as Emma immerses herself in their story, family secrets are revealed, and she must decide whether to share them . . .

The Treasured Book by USA Today–bestselling author Kathleen Fuller

For two years, Shane Broyles has felt God leading him to join the Amish. He’s staying with friends in Birch Creek, OH, when he is reunited with Lucy Fisher. Shane and Lucy have never revealed their feelings for each other, but when they stumble upon an antique Bible at a flea market, they feel drawn to each other—and to the mystery of the contents found within.

The Midwife’s Dream by Kelly Irvin, author of the Every Amish Season novels

Iris Beachy is a midwife who longs for a family of her own. When Mahon Kurtz seeks her help in delivering the baby of two young teenagers who have sought refuge in their town, little do they know that the unprepared couple will leave their newborn behind in an antique quilt—and change Iris and Mahon’s future . . .

Ratings and reviews

An Amish Heirloom contains four heartwarming stories that captured and held my attention. Each story has great characters and beautiful settings. I like how each story has an antique item that helps bring the couples together. A handmade quilt, love letters, a miniature Bible and antique rockers are the four items that help unite these four couples. The novellas are well-written and have an easy pace. It is nice to take a break from a full-length book and read these shorter wholesome tales. The authors did a wonderful job at interlacing the Christian elements into their stories. In God’s timing, having faith, the power of prayer, and family values are some of the Christian themes. It was delightful to revisit Cevilla Schlabach. She is an entertaining, eccentric character and provides levity to The Treasured Book. I hope Kathleen Fuller will feature Cevilla in future books. In Amy Clipston’s Legacy of Love, I appreciate her featuring Amish volunteer firefighters. Local fire departments in many areas rely on volunteer fire fighter’s, and I did not know that Amish volunteered for this service. Four wholesome, heartfelt novellas from four seasoned Amish writers. Settle into a comfy chair, relax and escape into An Amish Heirloom--a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

I really enjoyed this collection of novellas. I like being able to read a variety of stories written by different authors. Usually I get to try out someones work that is new to me. These four compelling stories were done by some of my favorite authors who often write Amish Christian novels. I know when I pick up a book by any of these authors I do not have to worry about the language or content. They are clean ethical and usually contain a wonderful life listen woven in their work. I hate to put a book down not knowing the end of the story. I believe that is why I enjoy the novella so much. If I have several hours I can finish the entire book, but if not I can finish one of the stories saving the rest for another time. Each of these will keep your attention and I found them all to be equally compelling. I received a copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are complete my own.

About the author

Amy Clipston is the award-winning and bestselling author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery, Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel, Amish Heirloom, and Amish Homestead series. Her novels have hit multiple bestseller lists including CBD, CBA, and ECPA. Amy holds a degree in communication from Virginia Wesleyan College and works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC. Amy lives in North Carolina with her husband, two sons, and three spoiled rotten cats. Visit her online at AmyClipston.com; Facebook: AmyClipstonBooks; Twitter: @AmyClipston.

Beth Wiseman is the award-winning and bestselling author of the Daughters of the Promise, Land of Canaan, and Amish Secrets series, as well as novellas that have been included in many bestselling collections such as An Amish Year and An Amish Garden. Visit her online at BethWiseman.com; Facebook: AuthorBethWiseman; Twitter: @BethWiseman.

Kathleen Fuller is the author of several bestselling novels, including the Hearts of Middlefield novels, the Middlefield Family novels, the Amish of Birch Creek series, and the Amish Letters series as well as a middle-grade Amish series, the Mysteries of Middlefield. Visit her online at KathleenFuller.com; Twitter: @TheKatJam; Facebook: WriterKathleenFuller.

Kelly Irvin is the bestselling author of the Every Amish Season and Amish of Bee County series. The Beekeeper's Son received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly, who called it a "beautifully woven masterpiece." The two-time Carol Award finalist is a former newspaper reporter and retired public relations professional. Kelly lives in Texas with her husband, photographer Tim Irvin. They have two children, two grandchildren, and two cats. In her spare time, she likes to read books by her favorite authors.

Visit her online at KellyIrvin.com; Facebook: Kelly.Irvin.Author; Twitter: @Kelly_S_Irvin.