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One quilt binds three generations of Amish women in these three stories of family, romance, and Amish fath by bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, her daughter-in-law, Jean, and granddaughter, Richelle.
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Psalm 31:3
The scripture embroidered on the back of a beloved quilt brings hope to three generations of Pennsylvania Amish women at Christmastime.
Luella’s Promise
by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Luella Ebersol has been caregiver for a dying woman and her young son. When Dena Lapp gives Luella her favorite quilt, she makes Luella promise to pass it down to her daughter. But Luella isn’t sure she will ever marry if she can’t find someone with maturity and faith like Dena’s husband Atlee Zook.
Karen’s Gift
by Jean Brunstetter
Karen Allgyer and her husband moved to a slow-paced village to raise their children, but Karen longs for the closeness of family to help her through the challenges of managing three girls with one on the way. When life’s pressures rise, will Karen cave to her fears?
Roseanna’s Groom
by Richelle Lynn Brunstetter
When the unexpected happens on the day of her wedding, Roseanna Allgyer can’t help blaming herself, despite not understanding why. Then an old friend returns to town, and she battles feeling for him—afraid of being hurt again.
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Psalm 31:3
The scripture embroidered on the back of a beloved quilt brings hope to three generations of Pennsylvania Amish women at Christmastime.
Luella’s Promise
by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Luella Ebersol has been caregiver for a dying woman and her young son. When Dena Lapp gives Luella her favorite quilt, she makes Luella promise to pass it down to her daughter. But Luella isn’t sure she will ever marry if she can’t find someone with maturity and faith like Dena’s husband Atlee Zook.
Karen’s Gift
by Jean Brunstetter
Karen Allgyer and her husband moved to a slow-paced village to raise their children, but Karen longs for the closeness of family to help her through the challenges of managing three girls with one on the way. When life’s pressures rise, will Karen cave to her fears?
Roseanna’s Groom
by Richelle Lynn Brunstetter
When the unexpected happens on the day of her wedding, Roseanna Allgyer can’t help blaming herself, despite not understanding why. Then an old friend returns to town, and she battles feeling for him—afraid of being hurt again.
44 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 26, 2017
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About the author
Wanda E. Brunstetter
216 books2,335 followersNew York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.
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August 14, 2024
I read this book while down with a summer cold. The first book starts off sad but is enjoyable, I couldn't get in to the second book at all seemed confusing what they were upset about all the time. The third book offered more clarity but was also a more difficult read for me just didn't have much joy and honestly I read christian fiction because I want joy.
September 8, 2017
I love reading the Amish stories.
I find these stories entertaining and fresh. It's so nice to read something that is faith based and not full of ugly words or immorality. I also enjoy learning the different words of the Amish language.
I find these stories entertaining and fresh. It's so nice to read something that is faith based and not full of ugly words or immorality. I also enjoy learning the different words of the Amish language.
October 3, 2017
Enjoyed the story. Did not care for the ending. Should have had some closing. Did not realize that Atlee was that old and having such a .young son.
Enjoyed the story. Did not care for the ending. Should have had a better closing. Did not realize Atlee was as old and having such a young son.
Enjoyed the story. Did not care for the ending. Should have had a better closing. Did not realize Atlee was as old and having such a young son.
September 19, 2018
Three stories by 3 generations of the Brunstetter family telling the story of a Christmas quilt that gets passed down to 3 generations of an Amish family. This is not a Christmas story per se as the handing down of the quilt happens when the women who receive it get married however each generation experiences Christmas at some point.
If you enjoy Amish stories this is a good read.
If you enjoy Amish stories this is a good read.
November 21, 2017
Very loving story
This is the most sweetest book I've read in a very long time. It is so heart warming and loving that I wish I was Amish sometimes. They seem to be very God loving people.
This is the most sweetest book I've read in a very long time. It is so heart warming and loving that I wish I was Amish sometimes. They seem to be very God loving people.
March 7, 2018
Good friend for helping
Luella was a good friend to Dena and her small family during Dena's illness. What will happen later , you need to buy the full book to finish the story. Will Luella have her own life or will it be wrapped around the widowed Atlee and his small son?
Luella was a good friend to Dena and her small family during Dena's illness. What will happen later , you need to buy the full book to finish the story. Will Luella have her own life or will it be wrapped around the widowed Atlee and his small son?
March 27, 2018
the Beloved Christmas Quilt
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The Beloved Christmas Quilt
The Beloved Christmas Quilt
May 4, 2019
Wanda and her daughter and granddaughter kept me entranced to the very end! Each story flowed into the next so seamlessly! Fascinating how this quilt affected each generation. Wished I had a quilt like that!
November 17, 2019
Nice story
Enjoyed this story. The characters are believable. Yes I would recommend. Love good clean stories. Just a preview but worth the read. It doesn't end so you do need the rest to find out the ending.
Enjoyed this story. The characters are believable. Yes I would recommend. Love good clean stories. Just a preview but worth the read. It doesn't end so you do need the rest to find out the ending.
September 13, 2017
Fantastic book and story from a fantastic writer. Love all of Wanda's books.
October 5, 2017
I thought it was very good but too short. I am used to reading long ebooks and this one was over before I knew it-it was very interesting though.
December 11, 2017
The first and last story was good but the second story drag on.
August 10, 2018
Love and death.
Sometimes a person's faith is shaken a bit. Such as when a close family
Member or friend dies. But then keeping ones face turned to GOD soon
has you back in his
Sometimes a person's faith is shaken a bit. Such as when a close family
Member or friend dies. But then keeping ones face turned to GOD soon
has you back in his
February 7, 2018
It's a bittersweet story of a tragedy, faith and enduring love. I hope L finds her happiness.
April 5, 2018
Gods plan
God has a plan for each one of us. Even though we can't see it, God can see the entire plans for our life.
God has a plan for each one of us. Even though we can't see it, God can see the entire plans for our life.
April 8, 2018
A very well written book.
Because it not only dealt with a family in dealing with a death, but also one with expectations but possibly live.
Because it not only dealt with a family in dealing with a death, but also one with expectations but possibly live.
August 23, 2018
This book had a lot of potential, but is poorly edited. Vernon and Jethro’s names are mistakenly interchanged numerous times within the same paragraph. The same is true with perspective in laws and counselors.
This book tackles a sensitive subject straight on which I appreciated! Yet, the manner in which it was approached seemed non-Amish. The mindset was mostly English in approach which made the story unbelievable.
If you rewrite this story please let me know and I will update my review. In its current state, I cannot recommend it.
This book tackles a sensitive subject straight on which I appreciated! Yet, the manner in which it was approached seemed non-Amish. The mindset was mostly English in approach which made the story unbelievable.
If you rewrite this story please let me know and I will update my review. In its current state, I cannot recommend it.
October 26, 2018
I felt so bad for the family that lost a loved one and rejoiced when love entered their life again.
November 18, 2018
Nicely written.
January 4, 2019
If this is one third of a book, it is much to do about nothing.
February 16, 2019
Loved it. !!!
February 25, 2019
Great storyline
The only reason it got 4 stars was because the storyline just stopped. I know it was only a short story but it could have had a proper ending
The only reason it got 4 stars was because the storyline just stopped. I know it was only a short story but it could have had a proper ending
April 22, 2019
I love wandas books always a goodread
March 7, 2020
Great book
February 10, 2022
Great book
December 6, 2023
A great book with 3 stories written by 3 generations. The characters show up in each book. Love the way these stories are written. If you love Amish fiction you will to.
December 17, 2023
A good beginning
It was a good beginning. But unfortunately it isn't a complete story. I enjoy Amish stories but this isn't a complete story
It was a good beginning. But unfortunately it isn't a complete story. I enjoy Amish stories but this isn't a complete story
December 6, 2021
I didn't think this was great literature, but it was an enjoyable read. My first foray into Amish Fiction. I didn't even know it was a thing until this year.
January 1, 2026
Loved this book very well written
May 26, 2018
The Beloved Christmas Quilt: Three Stories of Family, Romance and Amish Faith
by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter and Richelle Brunstetter
All three stories are tied together by a beautiful quilt that is passed down from generation to generation. The lives of these Amish women all face life challenges, loss, romance and love, second chances and faith. There is hope and God’s promise within the scripture verse lovingly stitched into the quilt, "For Thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for Thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Psalm 31:3", (KJV...one of my favorite verses) that in time bring comfort, hope and peace to each woman. A collection of heartwarming stories.
1-Luella’s Promise by Wanda E. Brunstetter
2-Karen’s Gift by Jean Brunstetter
3-Roseanna’s Groom by Richelle Lynn Brunstetter
~I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing/author (no monetary gain were exchanged), this is my honest review~I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255~
by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter and Richelle Brunstetter
All three stories are tied together by a beautiful quilt that is passed down from generation to generation. The lives of these Amish women all face life challenges, loss, romance and love, second chances and faith. There is hope and God’s promise within the scripture verse lovingly stitched into the quilt, "For Thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for Thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Psalm 31:3", (KJV...one of my favorite verses) that in time bring comfort, hope and peace to each woman. A collection of heartwarming stories.
1-Luella’s Promise by Wanda E. Brunstetter
2-Karen’s Gift by Jean Brunstetter
3-Roseanna’s Groom by Richelle Lynn Brunstetter
~I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing/author (no monetary gain were exchanged), this is my honest review~I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255~
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