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Amelia
Amelia was born in New York City and removed for adoption at ten to Champlain, N.Y. All was well until her adoptive parents had their child. Now, she works at the family bakery with a meager salary.
Gilbert Lewis was born in New York City but also adopted when he was ten. Unlike Amelia, his adoption was to a loving older man and his wife. He arrives at Champlain, NY, to cover the railroad being completed from New York City to Lake Champlain. However, he took that assignment, having learned that his younger sister might have been sent up to Champlain on one of the orphan trains that normally head west.
Having met the well-dressed man, Gilbert Lewis, in the bakery, she discovers he is looking for his sister, possibly her best friend, Helen Basal, who’d been adopted a year after her to the Basal family. Helen is a seamstress and a quilter. She begins working on a postage stamp quilt for Gil’s Christmas present.
Amelia has a deep fear and concern of wealthy men. Too much had happened and was observed in her years in New York City. This fear keeps her growing attraction to Gil at a distance.
Gil sets his sister Helen and Amelia in an apartment and helps them increase their wages. Unfortunately for Amelia, this increase in her weekly pay has increased her hours.
When Gil returns for his third visit to Champlain, Helen devises a plan for Gil to take them to New York City for Thanksgiving. Gil and Amelia agree and Gil is allowed to treat both women well and spoil them.
Amelia allows Gil to spoil her simply because he spoils her sister, and she is there for Helen.
Amelia’s image of Gil changes. Will those changes allow Amelia to open her heart to Gil? Will his newspaper reporting job keep them apart? Will they overcome their obstacles and cuddle under the quilt of love Helen has made for them?
Gilbert Lewis was born in New York City but also adopted when he was ten. Unlike Amelia, his adoption was to a loving older man and his wife. He arrives at Champlain, NY, to cover the railroad being completed from New York City to Lake Champlain. However, he took that assignment, having learned that his younger sister might have been sent up to Champlain on one of the orphan trains that normally head west.
Having met the well-dressed man, Gilbert Lewis, in the bakery, she discovers he is looking for his sister, possibly her best friend, Helen Basal, who’d been adopted a year after her to the Basal family. Helen is a seamstress and a quilter. She begins working on a postage stamp quilt for Gil’s Christmas present.
Amelia has a deep fear and concern of wealthy men. Too much had happened and was observed in her years in New York City. This fear keeps her growing attraction to Gil at a distance.
Gil sets his sister Helen and Amelia in an apartment and helps them increase their wages. Unfortunately for Amelia, this increase in her weekly pay has increased her hours.
When Gil returns for his third visit to Champlain, Helen devises a plan for Gil to take them to New York City for Thanksgiving. Gil and Amelia agree and Gil is allowed to treat both women well and spoil them.
Amelia allows Gil to spoil her simply because he spoils her sister, and she is there for Helen.
Amelia’s image of Gil changes. Will those changes allow Amelia to open her heart to Gil? Will his newspaper reporting job keep them apart? Will they overcome their obstacles and cuddle under the quilt of love Helen has made for them?
140 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 10, 2023
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Lynn A. Coleman
89 books25 followersLynn A. Coleman is the founder of American Christian Fiction Writers, Inc., and an award-winning, best-selling author. She currently lives in Keystone Heights, Florida.
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November 19, 2023
I PROMISE MY HONEST AND HONOR
The Christmas Quilt Bride books are clean, sweet historical romances with inspirational elements. Each book in the series is a stand-alone book by various authors. Note, that there are two separate books titled Amelia—by two different authors. Also, in chapter three, Amelia is listed as Abagail four times.
Amelia Jansen was raised as an adopted daughter of the Greeves family, but never given their name, or really their love. After adopting her, they had a biological child. Amelia has worked in the family bakery at a pittance pay for years, must lower than she should receive. Her best friend, Helen Basal, also adopted, had a better family life.
Gil Lewis was adopted and raised by a wealthy older man, whom he referred to as Grandfather. Gil and his sister were separated, and he has been looking for her, for years. What a shock to go into a bakery in Champlain, New York, and inquire about Helen, and learn that she lived in that town, and was friends with Amelia.
The story is about the journey that all three orphans encountered in their young lives. Gil finally finding Helen was a joy, but meeting Amelia stirs his heart. The story is about a slow friendship, courtship, and eventually marriage. It covers many historical issues in politics and the treatment of women. I liked that Gil took the advice of his Helen concerning Amelia seriously. There are many times in the relationship, that it was two steps forward and one step back—especially when they were trying to get married.
The story also covers random acts of kindness and giving. While Gil inherited a great wealth, he doesn’t flaunt it, or act pretentious, like some people. He has nice things, but nothing ostentatious. Teaching Amelia to act when she sees a true need, just pays it forward. The story is another great addition to the series, and I hope we get to see a story for Helen.
The Christmas Quilt Bride books are clean, sweet historical romances with inspirational elements. Each book in the series is a stand-alone book by various authors. Note, that there are two separate books titled Amelia—by two different authors. Also, in chapter three, Amelia is listed as Abagail four times.
Amelia Jansen was raised as an adopted daughter of the Greeves family, but never given their name, or really their love. After adopting her, they had a biological child. Amelia has worked in the family bakery at a pittance pay for years, must lower than she should receive. Her best friend, Helen Basal, also adopted, had a better family life.
Gil Lewis was adopted and raised by a wealthy older man, whom he referred to as Grandfather. Gil and his sister were separated, and he has been looking for her, for years. What a shock to go into a bakery in Champlain, New York, and inquire about Helen, and learn that she lived in that town, and was friends with Amelia.
The story is about the journey that all three orphans encountered in their young lives. Gil finally finding Helen was a joy, but meeting Amelia stirs his heart. The story is about a slow friendship, courtship, and eventually marriage. It covers many historical issues in politics and the treatment of women. I liked that Gil took the advice of his Helen concerning Amelia seriously. There are many times in the relationship, that it was two steps forward and one step back—especially when they were trying to get married.
The story also covers random acts of kindness and giving. While Gil inherited a great wealth, he doesn’t flaunt it, or act pretentious, like some people. He has nice things, but nothing ostentatious. Teaching Amelia to act when she sees a true need, just pays it forward. The story is another great addition to the series, and I hope we get to see a story for Helen.
November 11, 2023
A quilt of love....
I adored this book, Gil and Amelia are such warm and giving characters, they have known hardship but rather than it making them greedy and selfish, it has made them more generous and thoughtful.
This is a really sweet book with a journey of discovery packed with ups and downs, good experiences and bad, but more than anything full of love.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
I adored this book, Gil and Amelia are such warm and giving characters, they have known hardship but rather than it making them greedy and selfish, it has made them more generous and thoughtful.
This is a really sweet book with a journey of discovery packed with ups and downs, good experiences and bad, but more than anything full of love.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
November 12, 2023
I enjoyed the book! Gil was an orphan that had been adopted. He was looking for his sister. When he went to the bakery where Amelia worked, Amelia thought she knew who his sister was and she was correct. Amelia had to come to terms with her past before she was ready for romance. Gil’s job took him away on assignments. I highly recommend reading this book!
December 17, 2023
Remarkable story!
Amelia and Gil’s story is one of faith, family, and waiting for true romance! Love the sisterly bond of Amelia and Helen. True friendship is a remarkable thing to find. Story of orphans finding true family and friends along the way.
Amelia and Gil’s story is one of faith, family, and waiting for true romance! Love the sisterly bond of Amelia and Helen. True friendship is a remarkable thing to find. Story of orphans finding true family and friends along the way.
May 25, 2024
great book
This was a great book and what a fantastic author. I highly recommend this book and author. I can’t wait to read the next book by this wonderful author.
This was a great book and what a fantastic author. I highly recommend this book and author. I can’t wait to read the next book by this wonderful author.
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