I have three favorite authors of Amish fiction, so when all three of them write an anthology of novellas together, I know I'm going to love it. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own. I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Readers who enjoy a clean read, without strong language or descriptive intimacy, will empathize with the characters, and will find these stories to be a welcome addition to the repertoire of literature about Amish people. The settings differ,but serve as appropriate backdrops for the action in each story. The fine qualities of each woman are highlighted in the stories.

The characters are realistic, confronting problems of dementia, grief, and shyness. Although she is a talented quilter, circumstances conspire to stand in her way.Įach story contains a romantic thread, as well as thoughtful details about the Amish culture. In Stitched Together, the final story, Rosie struggles to finish a quilt for a contest and auction. Eager to warm the fires of their friendship, past secrets and troubles threaten to mar their relationship. In the second story, A Common Thread, Susie, a young Amish woman, finds herself in the company of a man for whom she carries a secret crush. In the first story titled Patchwork Promises, Joanne creates a replacement quilt for an elderly lady, and finds an attraction to her grandson. In each story, quilts or quilting play a prominent role.

Three stories about Amish women make up the contents of this book.

An Amish Quilting Bee by Amy Clipston