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An Amish Christmas Bakery, four stories, Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, and Kelly Irvin

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An Amish Christmas Bakery

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Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, and Kelly Irvin

four stories

From four bestselling authors in the Amish genre--Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, and Kelly Irvin--come four delicious novellas perfect for celebrating love, joy, and the holiday seasonCookies 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 togetherLoaves 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 importantMelting 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 loveCakes 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

Cookies and cheer / Amy Clipston -- Loaves of love / Beth Wiseman -- Melting hearts / Kathleen Fuller -- Cakes and kisses / Kelly Irvin