Amish Sweethearts: Four Amish Novellas

by Amy Clipston, Callie Beaulieu (Narrator)

Love and Buggy Rides: Janie Lantz is a cashier at Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides, where Jonathan Stoltfuz is a buggy driver. A frightening accident brings Janie and Jonathan together in a blossoming friendship, yet daunting obstacles stand between them and something deeper. A Home for Lindsay: Lindsay is happily looking forward to the day she becomes Matthew Glick's wife. So, when Matthew suddenly calls off the wedding, she is blindsided. She knows there is more to the story than what he is telling her, but will he open up and let her in on his own heartbreak? Where the Heart Is: Tobias Smucker is back home, and it's no secret he and his father are still not on the best of terms. But what is surprising is that his little sister's best friend, Mariella, has been harboring her own secret feelings for Tobias. Love Birds: While Ellie Lapp and her mother are still mourning the loss of her brother, Seth, Ellie starts working at one of the gift shops in town-and as a result, she finds herself spending more time with Seth's friend Lloyd. Ellie and Lloyd begin to develop feelings for one another, but she accidentally betrays his trust. Will she lose any hope of a future with him?

Genres: Amish, Romance, Christian Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Amish Fiction, Audiobook

Audio CD

Published January 9, 2018

About the author

Hi! I'm a bestselling author of heartwarming romance and happily ever after.

Contemporary Romance (Non-Amish)
The Heart of Splendid Lake (2021)
The View from Coral Cove (2022)
On the Way to Christmas (Anthology) (2022)
Something Old, Something New (2023)
Starstruck (2023)
Finding You (2024)
With This Ring (2025)
Second Chance at Sunshine Inn (7/2025)
The Lighthouse at the Cove (12/2025)

Stand Alone Amish Fiction
Caring for the Amish Family (4/2025)

Guideposts Amish Suspense
A Heart Set Free (9/2025)


An Amish Legacy
1. Foundation of Love (2022)
2. Building a Future (2022)
3. Breaking New Ground (2023)
4. The Hearts of Shelter (2023)

An Amish Marketplace
1. The Bake Shop (2019)
2. The Farm Stand (2020)
3. The Coffee Corner (2020)
4. The Jam and Jelly Nook (2021)

An Amish Homestead
1. A Place at our Table (2017)
2. Room on the Porch Swing (2018)
3. Seat by the Hearth (2018)
4. A Welcome at Our Door (2019)

An Amish Heirloom
1. The Forgotten Recipe (2015)
2. The Courtship Basket (2016)
3. The Cherished Quilt (2017)
4. The Beloved Hope Chest (2017)

Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel
1. A Hopeful Heart (2013)
2. A Mother’s Secret (2014)
3. A Dream of Home (2015)
4. A Simple Prayer (2015)

Kauffman Amish Bakery
1. A Gift of Grace (2009)
2. A Promise of Hope (2010)
3. A Place of Peace (2011)
4. A Life of Joy (2012)
5. A Season of Love (2012)

Amish Anthologies
• An Amish Kitchen (2012) – Spoonful of Love (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Cradle (2015) – A Son for Always (This story complements A Mother’s Secret)
• An Amish Market (2016) – Love Birds (This story complements The Forgotten Recipe)
• An Amish Harvest (2016) – Love & Buggy Rides (This complements The Courtship Basket)
• An Amish Home (2017) – Home Sweet Home (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Summer (2017) – Summer Storms (Stand-alone story)
• Amish Sweethearts (2018) –Complements The Kauffman Amish Bakery Series and also has a sequel to my story in An Amish Summer
• An Amish Heirloom (2018) – Complements A Place at our Table
• An Amish Homecoming (2018) – Complements A Place at our Table
• Seasons of an Amish Garden (2019) – Complements The Christmas Cat, novella included in An Amish Christmas Love
• An Amish Reunion (2019) – Complements Room on the Porch Swing
• An Amish Christmas Bakery (2019) – Cookies and Cheer (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Singing (2021) (Collection of four stories by Amy Clipston)
• An Amish Christmas Wedding (2020) –Evergreen Love (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Barn Raising (2021)
• An Amish Schoolroom (2021)
• An Amish Quilting Bee (2021)

Young Adult
1. Roadside Assistance (2011)
2. Reckless Heart (2012) (Kauffman Amish Bakery young adult book)
3. Destination Unknown (2014)
4. Miles from Nowhere (2015)

Non-Fiction
A Gift of Love (2014)

Seasonal
• A Plain and Simple Christmas (2010) Naomi’s Gift (2011)
• Kauffman Amish Christmas Collection (2012)
• An Amish Christmas Gift (2015) includes Naomi’s Gift
• An Amish Christmas Love (2017) –The Christmas Cat
• An Amish Christmas Bakery (2019)
• An Amish Christmas Wedding (2020)
• On the Way to Christmas (2022)

Reviews

[Deanne Patterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read and loved many of Amy Clipston's books. My favorite series by her is the Kauffman Amish Bakery series. I've personally read it more than once. Amish Sweethearts contains within it 4 novella length stories. I really loved reading all of them and even though novella length the characters we were able to learn about their personality and the stories were fully developed with a satisfying plot. Beautiful stories full of light,laughter,hard times but yet forgiveness and understanding. Throw in a little romance and you have a book you'll want to revisit more than once.
Pub Date 09 Jan 2018
Thank you to NetGalley and Zondervan Fiction for a review copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Wendi Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this novella collection from Netgalley and Zondervan Fiction, and at first was very confused! Not by the book itself, which is written in a very straightforward manner, but by the fact that I had requested this book and then promptly forgotten I had. Romance is not a genre I typically read. The last (and also first) romance I read was when I was 17, a bodice-ripper my friend recommended. I didn't like it. We'll leave it at that.

Luckily, Amish Sweethearts is not a bodice-ripper! There are four novellas with themes of new love, Amish adults in their 2os and early 30s dating, falling in love, and getting engaged. I don't know a lot about the Amish, but have always wanted to learn more, and this book gave me a glimpse into their day-to-day lives. I did like this book - its gentle subject matter was a nice break from the psychological thrillers I've been reading lately. I would definitely like to read more about the Amish (even Amish romances) in the future.

Thanks to Zondervan Fiction and Netgalley for an ARC.

[Lindsey (Books for Christian Girls) · Rating 4 out of 5]

About this book:

“Love is in the air in these four sweet romances!”


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“Love and Buggy Rides” by Amy Clipston:

About this book:

“Janie Lantz is a cashier at Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides, where Jonathan Stoltfuz is a buggy driver. A frightening accident brings Janie and Jonathan together in a blossoming friendship, yet daunting obstacles stand between them and something deeper. Can love kindle into flames that burn away fear and regret—and lead them to a life together?”


Spiritual Content- A couple Prayers; Talks about God & His will; A couple mentions of Scripture verses; Mentions of prayers, blessings over food & thanking God; Mentions of church & services; A few mentions of Amish beliefs; A couple mentions of faiths; A couple mentions of blessings; A couple mentions of sins; A couple mentions of youth groups; A mention of a miracle; A mention of a devotional.


Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘dumb’; A buggy accident & remembering it (up to semi-detailed); An attempted robbery & a gun is aimed; Mentions of blood & injuries (barely-above-not-detailed); A couple mentions of Halloween.


Sexual Content- a not-detailed kiss and a semi-detailed kiss; Touches, Embraces & Nearness (barely-above-not-detailed); Wanting to kiss & touch; Noticing & Smelling; Mentions of a romantic buggy ride; Mentions of dating, heartbreak & relationships; A couple mentions of jealousy; Love, falling in love & the emotions.

-Janie Lantz, age 20
-Jonathan Stoltfuz, age 29
P.O.V. switches between them
100(-ish) pages

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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
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“A Home for Lindsay” by Amy Clipston:

About this book:

“From Amy Clipston’s beloved Kauffman Amish Bakery series comes Lindsay Bedford’s story. Lindsay is happily looking forward to the day she becomes Matthew Glick’s wife and is excited for the plans he has for the house he will build her. So, when Matthew suddenly calls off the wedding, she is blindsided. She knows there is more to the story than what he is telling her, but will he open up and let her in on his own heartbreak?”


Spiritual Content- Prayers; Church going; Talks about God & His will; Mentions of God & His will; Mentions of prayers, praying, & blessings over food; Mentions of churches, church going, services, & hymns; Mentions of faiths; A couple mentions of blessings & being blessed; A mention of the Christian thing to do; A mention of a Christian novel;


Negative Content- Mentions of debts; Mentions of Matthew’s father who abandon his family;


Sexual Content- a cheek kiss and two semi-detailed kisses; Touches & Embraces (barely-above-not-detailed); Some noticing; Mentions of dating, girlfriends, boyfriends, & breakups; A few mentions of falling and being in love; A mention of a cheek kiss; Love, being in love & the emotions.

-Lindsay Bedford, age 19
-Matthew Glick, age 20
P.O.V. switches between them
100(-ish) pages

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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
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“Where the Heart Is” by Amy Clipston:

About this book:

“Tobias Smucker is back home, and it’s no secret he and his father are still not on the best of terms. But what is surprising is that his little sister’s best friend, Mariella, has been harboring her own secret feelings for Tobias. With her help, he begins to unravel a family mystery and learns that everyone has their own hidden depths, including his father.”


Spiritual Content- Church going; Prayers; A few mentions of God; ‘H’s are not capital when referring to God; Mentions of God & His plan; Mentions of prayers, praying, & blessings over food; Mentions of churches, church going, services, sermons, hymns, & a bishop; Mentions of sins & confessing; Mentions of blessings & being blessed; Mentions of the Amish church & beliefs; A few mentions of thanking God; A few mentions of youth groups; A couple mentions of faiths; A couple mentions of Amish books.


Negative Content- Mentions of alcohol, drinking, former alcoholics/drunks (including Tobias), & getting help (rehab); A few mentions of an accident & death; A couple mentions of lies & lying;
*Note: A mention of a car brand.


Sexual Content- two semi-detailed kisses; Touches, Warmth, & Sparks (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of dating, girlfriends, & boyfriends; Mentions of crushes & blushes; Love, falling in love & the emotions.

-Mariella Ebersol, age 23
-Tobias Smucker, age 24/25
P.O.V. switches between them
100(-ish) pages

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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
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“Love Birds” by Amy Clipston:

About this book:

“While Ellie Lapp and her mother are still mourning the loss of her brother, Seth, Ellie starts working at one of the gift shops in town. Seth’s friend Lloyd is talented at carving wooden birds, but his father disapproves and expects him to take over the family farm someday. Ellie sees the beauty in Lloyd’s creations and insists Lloyd sell the birds in the gift shop where she works. As Ellie and Lloyd spend more time together, they begin to develop feelings for one another, but she accidentally betrays his trust. Will she lose any hope of a future with him?”


Spiritual Content- Prayers; Church & Youth gatherings; Talks about God, talents & pride; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Many mentions of Prayers; Mentions of Church & Youth gatherings; A mention of a Christian novel.


Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘stupid’; Mentions of an accident and death (barely-above-not-detailed).


Sexual Content- a not-detailed kiss and a semi-detailed kiss; Touches (up to semi-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; Mentions of crushes & girlfriends; A couple mentions of jealousy; Love, falling in love, and the emotions.

-Ellie Lapp, age 19
-Lloyd Blank, age 24
P.O.V. switches between them
100(-ish) pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
I’ve been very excited to read this Amy Clipston-only novella collection! Since two of these novellas have been in previous novella collections that I reviewed in 2016, I copied my original content review of them to this review as well with some addition thoughts. :)
Love and Buggy Rides (previously published in An Amish Harvest):
When I read this novella in August of 2016, I said it was a sweet and fluffy read like cotton candy! I still feel like that’s a pretty good description over how sweet it is! It moves a bit fast, but not too rushed like some other author’s novellas.
A Home for Lindsay:
The novella in this collection I was most anticipating! After finally finishing the Kauffman Amish Bakery series last month, it was just in time to read this one! While reading this novella, I did find it very dramatic and wanted to bop Matthew on the head a few times (just being honest!), but I did still enjoy it, albeit not as much as I was expecting.
Where the Heart Is:
Oooh, I think I really liked this one the best! I liked seeing Ariana & Jesse again, but this time seeing her brother doing well was very nice. Mari was a sweet heart encouraging him, which I really liked. Their story was sweet as well.
Love Birds (previously published in An Amish Market):
Reviewed in early 2016, I found this novella to be so cute! I really like it being connected to the Amish Heirlooms series. I still love this couple and their story! :)


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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the publisher (Zondervan) for this honest review.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amish Sweethearts
By; Amy Clipston
Amish sweethearts is made up of four wonderful stories by Amy clipston.
Love and Buggy Rides
By; Amy Clipston
Loved this short Novella on love and healing. Janie meets Jonathan after a bad accident happens while Jonathan is driving a buggy of tourist. Who is the fault of the accident ? What will this do to Jonathan ? Jamie and Jonathan gets to be friends, but there is one thing that is bothering Jamie . Jonathan is trying to get over a broken heart and does not need another one.
A Home For Lindsay
By: Amy Clipston
Lindsay is waiting till her and Matthews can be married. Matthews calls off the wedding and Lindsay is heart broken . This story brought tears to my eyes and I felt so sorry for Lindsay.love the story and the characters, both were so real.
Where The Heart is
By: Amy Clipston
Love this story and the characters were well developed and lifelike. Tobias Returns home from an extended stay in Florida. Will his family and the community welcome him back? What about his dad? This story brought tears to my eyes.
Love Birds
By: Amy Clipston
Amy Clipston continues the story of Ellie Lapp, her mother, and Lloyd who was Seth’s friend. Ellie and her mother are struggling after the death of Seth. This is a sweet love story about trust, betrayal , and forgiveness. Ellie has loved Lloyd since she was a very young girl. Lloyd thinks Ellie has betrayed him. Can he ever trust or be friends with her again? I love the story and the characters, both were easy to follow. I felt sorry for Ellie and Lloyd. At times I felt tears gathering in my eyes and caught myself saying NO NO. I highly recommend Love Birds, I am sure you will love it as I did. Amy Clipston did not disappoint me.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book by NetGalley , but was not told that I had to give a positive review.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amish Sweethearts is a nice collection of sweet Amish stories. Be advised that two of the stories, Love and Buggy Rides and Love Birds, were previously published in other novella collections. The other two stories are new.

I enjoyed all of these stories. Sometimes it was hard to watch as certain events played out that were related to Amish customs and rules, however, these events did add tension to the situations. My two favorite stories of the four were Where the Heart Is and Love Birds.

I would recommend these novellas to those who are Amish fiction fans and are looking for stories that can be read easily and fairly quickly.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...

[⚜️XAR the Bookwyrm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rather than review the book as a whole, I will review the individual stories below:

Love and Buggy Rides (previously published in An Amish Harvest)

This one was amazing! It really kept me interested, wanting to know more about the community! I loved Jonathan and Jamie! I really enjoyed watching their romance blossom, and how Jamie took a chance and did what was right. This was a wonderfully cute and sweet story, and exactly what I needed! 5 stars

A Home for Lindsay

This story was the whole reason I picked up this book! I thought it was great to catch up with the Kauffman family, and loved the fact that it was a continuation of Lindsay's story from A Season of Love. I thought that Matthew was a complete idiot for not sharing his problems/burden with anyone! I get not sharing them with Lindsay, that's part of the Amish way, but there were others willing to help, and he kept refusing it! That dragged it down for me a bit. However, we did get an update on Lindsay's sister, Jessica, so that was another loose thread finally tied off! 3.5 stars

Where the Heart Is

I really enjoyed this story! It had flawed characters, that made them more believable for me. It was a really sweet romance, and I found myself rooting for the couple often. I liked how it touched on some hard subjects like alcoholism in the Amish Community and seeking forgiveness. I only wished it was a longer story! 4 stars

Love Birds (previously published in An Amish Market)

I had a hard time enjoying this one. It felt like the shortest of the four, thankfully, but it was very stilted. There was no real courtship happening, even by Amish definition! They just seemed to fall into being a couple! The views about the crafting felt odd and forced to me, and there was too much made about the "betrayal". Good enough to pass the time, but not the author's best story. 3 stars

[Jalynn Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

About the Book:

Love is in the air in these four sweet romances!

Love and Buggy Rides (previously published in An Amish Harvest)

Janie Lantz is a cashier at Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides, where Jonathan Stoltfuz is a buggy driver. A frightening accident brings Janie and Jonathan together in a blossoming friendship, yet daunting obstacles stand between them and something deeper. Can love kindle into flames that burn away fear and regret—and lead them to a life together?

A Home for Lindsay

From Amy Clipston’s beloved Kauffman Amish Bakery series comes Lindsay Bedford’s story. Lindsay is happily looking forward to the day she becomes Matthew Glick’s wife and is excited for the plans he has for the house he will build her. So, when Matthew suddenly calls off the wedding, she is blindsided. She knows there is more to the story than what he is telling her, but will he open up and let her in on his own heartbreak?

Where the Heart Is

Tobias Smucker is back home, and it’s no secret he and his father are still not on the best of terms. But what is surprising is that his little sister’s best friend, Mariella, has been harboring her own secret feelings for Tobias. With her help, he begins to unravel a family mystery and learns that everyone has their own hidden depths, including his father.

Love Birds (previously published in An Amish Market)

While Ellie Lapp and her mother are still mourning the loss of her brother, Seth, Ellie starts working at one of the gift shops in town. Seth’s friend Lloyd is talented at carving wooden birds, but his father disapproves and expects him to take over the family farm someday. Ellie sees the beauty in Lloyd’s creations and insists Lloyd sell the birds in the gift shop where she works. As Ellie and Lloyd spend more time together, they begin to develop feelings for one another, but she accidentally betrays his trust. Will she lose any hope of a future with him?


My Review:

Amy Clipston is one of my favorites! Each one of these short stories holds a story all its own yet they are connected in unique ways. I love the way the portray the Amish life. The simplicity and the laid back ease of everyday life. Yet they love God and they honor Him in their daily life. It is always touching to read Amy's stories and even though sometimes the things that happen in her stories seem sad they usually end on an upbeat note.


These four novellas have love and romance running throughout. Whether it is a wedding, a funeral, or just a new romance. Each story lends its on to a celebration of love and light that has a common thread of God in each one. The author gently weaves their dependency of God and the importance of Him and all He means to them. The stories are light and full of love. Very great read!


**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

[Kimberly Rocha~ Book Obsessed Chicks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amish Sweethearts is a great compilation of four well written tales by fabulous author Amy Clipston. This is a perfect place to start for someone who has never read this solid author and wants to see what the genre is like. A very enjoyable read

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book contains four novellas focusing on young love and the struggles of being a new couple. In "A Home for Lindsay", a couple is already engaged by when their financial security is threatened, they must decide should they stay together or are better off finding other partners. In "Love and Buggy Rides", Janie and Jonathan work in the same store, but never really knew each other until an accident brings them closer. Janie witness the entire accident, but her father forbids her to get in between. Will Janie be able to live with herself when she sees someone she loves suffer because her father forbade her to talk about it? In "Love Birds", a young girl is still mourning her brother's death. As she slowly begins to heal and try to move on, she finds herself in love with her brother's friend. Will he feel the same about her? The last novella, "Where the Heart is", is about a young Amish man who lost his way. As he tries to reunite with his community and his father, he finds himself attracted to his little sister's best friend. However, when he returns secrets that were long buried have resurfaced.


The novel was a quick and fun read. Each of the four novellas can be read in one sitting and were very satisfying. However, I was a bit annoyed that two of the four stories were published in other books. I felt like this wasn't an anthology, each of the novellas should have been new stories. The stories are delightful to read if you don't own the other stories.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love and Buggy Rides (previously published in An Amish Harvest)

Jamie Lantz is a cashier at Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides, where Jonathan Stoltfuz is a buggy driver. When an accident occurs that leave that leaves Jonathan shaken up, questions begin to stir as to who started the accident. What does this do to Jonathan? And will he blame himself? All the meanwhile, Jamie and Jonathan's friendship is blooming, but will the obstacles of Jonathan's heart stand in the way?


A Home for Lindsay
From Amy Clipston's beloved Kauffman Amish Bakery series comes the story of Lindsay Bedford. Lindsey has been waiting till her and Matthew can be married. She has been looking forward to being his wife, until he calls of the wedding. This is a story that was unexpected for me and my heart felt for Lindsay. Amy did a fantastic job of allowing the reader to experience the emotions of this story between the two characters. I was surprised by my own emotions that this story brought to life.

Where the Heart Is
Tobias Smucker os back home and it's not secret he and his father are still not on the best of terms. However, Mariella, his little sister's best friend not only may have her heart set on Tobias. This story is another great story that brought tears to my eyes as I thought of family and that each of us has a story to tell within our families that doesn't always meet the eye. Sometimes, we need others to come around us to help us discover that.

Love Birds (previously published in An Amish Market)
While Ellie Lapp and her mother are mourning the loss of her brother, Seth, Ellie starts working at one of the gift shops in town. Lloyd, a friend of Seth's is a skilled wood carver and is very talents when it comes to carving birds. However, Lloyd father disapproves. Ellie see's beyond the disapproval and agrees for Lloyd to sell them in the shop. However, beytral sets in and Lloyd does not think he can trust Ellie or will he see that it wasn't betrayl, but a mistake? Is all hope gone for a potential future between the two of them?

Amish Sweethearts is a great book with four sweet stories that you will enjoy. Some of the characters are familiar from other series that Amy has written. I enjoy how Amy brings the reader into the emotion of each scene and you experience the scene with the characters, not just read about it. This makes her writing stand out in the Amish Fiction world.

All four novella's kept my attention, especially as Amy writes about "real" life. She weaves redemption, healing, love and forgiveness in these stories, which makes them all the more enjoyable.
If you want to read books by someone who has experienced Amish culture and writes with integrity, along with some creative liberty, pick up Amish Sweethearts. You won't be disappointed.

[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that with every novella or novella collection I review I state that I'm not a novella fan. And that's still pretty true after reading so many. I just prefer a full-length novel where I can really get to know the characters and their stories. I like the detail provided in full-length novels, too. This being said though I truly enjoy Amy's novellas. She is able to pack all the qualities I love about full-length novels into a novella and leave me completely satisfied. Amish Sweethearts is no different.

I don't have a favorite among these four stories as each one is unique in its own way. The collection is about Amish people finding love and Amy does it in a way that is so genuine and real. The characters and their stories are well-developed and the stories are perfectly paced. There are no feelings of things being rushed or skipped over to meet a word count or to meet all of the requirements of a novella. Each of these four stories is a complete story from beginning to end and I loved that I could really get to know the characters throughout their stories.

Amish Sweethearts is Amy Clipston doing what she does best. She has created characters that we will soon think of as real and stories that we will treasure and talk about long after reading. Fans of Amy are sure to enjoy this collection and this would also be a fantastic way to introduce someone to Amy and the genre. This book is definitely one for the keeper shelf.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine.

[Cecily Wolfe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two of these stories were very familiar to me - but I loved reading them again! I especially loved Lindsay from the Kauffman Amish Bakery series (she is one of my favorite of Amy's characters) so I was very happy to see that one of these new stories focuses on her and her fiance, who struggles with problems that he believes makes him unworthy of her. It's sweet and heartbreaking that he is willing to give her up, thinking she deserves better, but love doesn't work that way, so when Lindsay ultimately convinces him that he and his love are enough, of course they have a happy ending, which is what I wanted for her back in the series.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amish Sweethearts is a collection of four stories by Amy Clipston. These stories include:
Love and Buggy Rides
A Home for Lindsay
Where the Heart Is
Love Birds
I enjoyed every one of these sweet stories. My favorite would probably be Where the Heart Is. Tobias and Mariella are my favorite characters and loved their little mystery they solved.
I recommend this book for those who love good Amish stories. You can never go wrong with a book by Amy Clipston.
4 stars.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book containing four novella's in it. I give it 5 stars, I enjoyed reading this book and loved all the novella's. I couldn't pick a favorite that's how good they were. Once you start reading it's hard to stop. Definitely a page turner for sure. I definitely recommend this to others. You won't be disappointed at all. I was given an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

[Hanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't usually read Amish fiction, mainly because I have too many Mennonite friends to really want to read Amish fiction, if that makes any sense? However, I have read Amy Clipston's Amish fiction series and I have to say, she really does write them well!

This is the first novella collection that I've read, and I enjoyed it a lot! In particular, I enjoyed being able to put the book down whenever I finished a novella, instead of reading all the way through.

Each of the stories had a nicely developed backstory, and the storylines also moved very well. None of the stories really felt like insta-love, despite being novellas, which is something I appreciated, since so often Amish fiction straight up feels like a romance novel, where the entire point of the book is for them to fall in love, and nothing happens to prevent that. Clipston's books don't do that, and I really like that.

Also, the Amish in her books weren't exactly your stereotypical Amish: they are more real, and although I don't doubt that there are aspects that aren't as accurate as they could be, they are more real than a lot of Amish fiction I've read.

Overall, I really really liked these stories! I was very impressed with the pacing of them, and how they didn't feel rushed despite being novellas.
My Ranking-

7/10

Things I liked-

Although they are all novellas, the stories didn't feel like insta-love--they are all very well paced
How the stories tie to other series that she's written!
Cute romance stories!
There were all good backstories and not quickly summarized
Clean wholesome reads
Accurate to Amish lifestyle (modern day Amish lifestyle), as far as I can tell
I like reading novellas more than I thought! I liked getting to put the book down after every novella

Things I didn't like as much-

There are some scenes where I was a little uncomfortable with (guy with girl) scenes: nothing scandalous but I wouldn't be in those scenes myself
Like I've seen, I'm not always a fan of romance, so I'm docking a point just because of that
Slightly stereotypical Amish love stories (but that's the topic of it all so like)

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.

[Patricia Bond · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMISH SWEETHEARTS A COLLECTION OF FOUR NOVELLAS BY AMY CLIPSTON

A HOME FOR LINDSAY - This novella is from Amy Clipston's Kauffman Bakery Series and is Lindsay Bedfords's story Lindsay is looking forward to the day she marries her sweetheart, Matthew Glick.
When Matthew suddenly calls off their wedding, she is blindsided . Matthew is not telling Lindsay the whole reason why he is calling their wedding off and his own heartbreak.
LOVE AND BUGGY RIDES - This novella is included in the book An Amish Harvest.
Janie Lantz takes a job at Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides, there she meets Jonathan Stoltfus, a buggy driver who is from Maryland and staying with his grandparents. Jonathan is recovering from a broken heart. When a accident occurs between the buggy Jonathan is driving and a motor vehicle, it brings Janie and Jonathan together. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles that they face and have a life together.
WHERE THE HEART IS - Tobis Smucker has returned home from spending time in Florida with his uncle. Tobis was not on the best of terms with his father when he left and they are still not.
Tobis is surprised to learn that his sister' s friend Mariella has feeling for him that she has been hiding. Together Tobis and Mariella unravel a family mystery that will bring Tobis closer to his father.
LOVE BIRDS - FROM AN AMISH MARKET. ELLIE Lapp and her mother are mourning the sudden death of her brother, Seth from a fall. In order to help out with expenses, Ellie takes a job at a gift shop. Seth's good friend, Lloyd has a real talent for caving birds; but is father disapproves because he expects Lloyd to take over the family farm. Being the only one that really sees Lloyd's talents she wants him to sell the birds at the gift shop. As they spend more time together Lloyd and Ellie be come closer but when Ellie mistakenly betrays Lloyd's trust, will the love that they have be strong enough to keep them together.
I really really enjoyed reading Amish Sweethearts and will highly recommend this book

[Angela (Kentuckybooklover) Brocato-Skaggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

One thing is for sure and certain, you cannot go wrong picking up a book of Amish novellas to read during a winter storm and when it is a book full of Amy Clipston novellas it is wunderbar (wonderful)! I found myself falling in love over and over again when reading the novellas in Amish Sweethearts.

Love and Buggy Rides is a story about Janie and Jonathan who work together at Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides. One day while Janie is eating lunch she witnesses an accident while Jonathan is driving a buggy full of tourists. Janie is drawn to helping Jonathan in the aftermath but is afraid to go against her father. Will their new friendship survive or will another tragedy tear them apart?

A Home for Lindsay is a novella with characters from the Kauffman Amish Bakery series (one I need to move up my TBR pile). Matthew has been building a home for his beloved, Lindsay, on his sister's farm and is looking forward to being married to Lindsay in six short months. Everything comes to a screeching halt when Matthew learns of his sister and brother-in-law's pending bankruptcy. Matthew becomes fearful of not being able to provide for his future wife. Will Matthew share the terrible news with Lindsey or run away leaving her heartbroken?

Where the Heart Is shares the love story of Tobias and Mariella (a beautiful and unusual name). Tobias has returned from his time in an alcohol rehab in Florida and is ready to make amends with his community and family, especially his Dat (dad). He returns in time for his little sister's wedding. Mariella is one of the wedding party and has been helping her best friend get everything ready for the wedding. Sparks start flying as Mariella and Tobias find themselves together over and over again.

Love Birds is one of my favorite Amish novellas. For some reason I find myself reading this novella over and over again. I has previously read it when I read An Amish Market. This story definitely fills you with the warm and fuzzies when you finish. I'm in love with how the Amish community takes care of each other in a time of need. This novella focuses on the romance blooming between Ellie and Lloyd but throughout the reader learns how the Amish help one another.

If you love to read Amish stories, ask your sweetheart for this book for Valentine's Day. You won't be sorry.

Thank you to NetGalley and Zondervan for a copy to read in exchange for a review based on my own honest thoughts.

[Christa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amish Sweethearts is a beautiful collection of four novellas written by Amy Clipston. This book would make the perfect gift for Valentine's Day!
A Home for Lindsay is the first novella in Amish Sweethearts. Lindsay Bedford cannot wait a few more months until she becomes Matthew Glick's wife. She is very excited. Something huge happens and Matthew breaks off the engagement. Lindsay is crushed, but her motto is "to never lose faith". You will want to be sure to check out this fast paced novella, which is part of the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series. A sweet treat!
A beautiful time to take a buggy ride in Lancaster is in Autumn. In the novella, Love and Buggy Rides by Amy Clipston, Jonathan Stoltfuz is a buggy driver for Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides. He lives in Maryland but is visiting Pennsylvania for a few months. He really enjoys his new job. Janie Lantz just started her new job as a cashier at Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides. She and Jonathan become quick friends. Can this friendship blossom into anything more with all of the many obstacles that they face? This fast-paced novella is a very enjoyable read. Settle in for quite an amazing buggy ride through beautiful Amish Country.
The third novella in this collection is Where the Heart Is. Tobias Smucker is back home after being in Florida for the past few months. He is glad to be back, however he left on a bad note. He was in Florida working for his uncle and recovering from being an alcoholic. He is ready to confess and make things right again with his family and his community. Will they welcome him back? He has always had a rough relationship with his father...is there anything he can do to make amends with his father? Along the way, Tobias finds comfort and solace in his younger sister's best friend, Mariella. A lovely read!
Love Birds is the last of the four novellas in Amish Sweethearts. It is a delightful read! Ellie Lapp recently started working at the Bird-in-Hand Gifts and Treasures Shop. She really enjoys working there, and the extra money has been helping her mother and her get by, especially since the death of her brother, Seth. Lloyd Blank, Seth’s friend, has been helping Ellie and her mother with the farm. Ellie and Lloyd start spending more time together and develop a fast friendship. Could this friendship develop into something more? Ellie makes a mistake and betrays Lloyd’s trust. Will he be able to look past that and rekindle the friendship they once had?
I definitely recommend picking up a copy of this book for yourself and a friend! You won't be disappointed!

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amish Sweethearts
Amy Clipston
Fans of Amy Clipston won’t be disappointed with her new set of heartwarming Amish stories. Each one is full of fun and will bring a smile to your face.
In the first one, Love and Buggy Rides, Janie is a cashier at Lancaster Souvenirs where Jonathon works as a buggy driver, taking tourists for rides. When Jonathon is in an accident, he has to go to work in the stables instead of driving passengers because the person driving the car insists that Jonathon was at fault. Janie helped Jonathon when the accident happened and they begin talking more and more in the days that follow. Their friendship starts to grow into something more, but there are obstacles to overcome. Jonathon is almost ten years older than she is and her father does not want them in a relationship. Other troubles follow, but will love find a way to bring these sweethearts together?
The second story is A Home for Lindsey and it is the one I looked forward to the most. In the Kauffman Amish Bakery series, we met Lindsey and Matthew. It is finally looking like their happy day is coming and they are approaching marriage with excitement. However, Matthew finds out that the land he has been building their house on is no longer going to be owned by his family. He is devastated. How can he provide for Lindsey if he can’t even build her a home? Rather than try to find a solution with her, he decides they should not be together. Lindsey is devastated. Can Matthew look beyond his fear of failure to the love they share and find a way to bring them back together?
The next story is Where the Heart Is. This story continues Tobias Smucker’s story from Summer Storms. When we last saw Tobias, he had left his Amish home to head for Florida where he checked himself into an alcohol treatment facility. He is home now and wants to reconnect with his family. Heading to the Bishop’s home first, he runs into Mariella, the bishop’s daughter. She helps him as he transitions back into the fold, giving him strength and helping him repair his relationship with his father. Will he realize that she is more than his little sister’s best friend? I think this one ended up actually being my favorite of the four. I really enjoyed how it all came together!
In the final story, Love Birds, Ellie Lapp and her mother are still recovering from the death of Seth, her brother (The Forgotten Recipe), when she starts spending time with Lloyd, one of Seth’s friends. She is working at a gift shop and Lloyd has a remarkable talent with wood carvings. She really wants him to sell his products at the store, especially when her boss tells her that her hours will be cut. Lloyd’s father thinks it is too prideful though. Will they find a way to help each other and maybe find love along the way?
I really enjoyed these stories and am grateful to NetGalley for the chance to read and review them. Amy Clipston has done a good job of bringing her characters to life (like always!) and I look forward to more!

[Cherese Akhavein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Four Novellas in one By Amy Clipston, Amish Sweethearts!
Amy has managed to do it again and you will want to read this book! Have you ever wondered what happened to your favorite characters once your done with one of Amy’s wonderful books? If your like me you know Amy writes with such understanding of her characters that you feel they are one of your neighbors. You know they are not in your head but never the less your attached, that’s why this book is perfect!
You will catch up on four couples and their path that God has lead them on once their story ended in each of their stories from previous books.
Lindsay Bedford and Matthew Glick from Amy’s wonderful Kauffman Amish Bakery Series.
Janie Lantz and Jonathan Stoltfuz from the Amish Harvest
Tobias Smucker and Mariella
Ellie Lapp and Lloyd from An Amish Market
I really loved catching up with each of these couples and seeing how the their story progressed. I’m sure you will as well. I highly recommend this book!

[Laura Bowman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amy Clipston's Amish Sweethearts is a book with four of Amy's novella's. Each is story of two Amish young people finding their way with family issues, tradition and making the right decisions.
A Home for Lindsay is about a Lindsay and Matthew and his struggle with doing what is right for the right reason.
Love and Buggy Rides tells of Janie Lantz choice's. Does she tell what she saw and defy her Daed or does she keep quiet and let Jonathan be blamed for an accident.
In Where the Heart Is Tobias Smucker left his community to get some help with his alcoholism without explaining to his family. Mariella is his sister's friend who has always liked him.
Love Birds follows Ellie Lapp and her mother dealing with the farm after her brother Seth's death. Seth's friend Lloyd comes by to help with chores and whittles birds which his father disapproves of.
I received a free copy from Zondervan a division of Thomas Nelson Publishing Group. No review, positive or otherwise, was required – all opinions are my own.

[Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 stars:
A Home for Lindsay (Kauffman Amish Bakery):
This was okay. I liked the story. It was sweet with a happy ending, but I didn't like the characters.

4 stars:
Where the Heart Is (Summer Storms companion novella):
This was an interesting story. I liked the characters, and there was a little family mystery and romance. The main story involves family and forgiveness, which was unexpected in this collection.
Love Birds & Love and Buggy Rides (Amish Heirloom):
These were sweet stories. I liked the characters in these stories, too. I remembered them from the novels in this series. It was nice to see how there HEA came to be.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

These novellas were so sweet and cute! There should be more anthologies of just Amy Clipston’s stories.

Usually I complain that novellas are undeveloped because they are so short, but I didn’t feel that way about any of these (though I would have enjoyed reading these as full novels just because I love Amy Clipston’s writing so much).

I liked that the novellas connected to other series. It was nice to see the characters again and learn more about them.

I’m so happy I found this author. She writes Amish fiction very well.

[June Jacobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed all four of these sweet stories written by one of my favorite Amish fiction authors, Amy Clipston.

There is a nice blend of humor, personal growth, challenges, and love in each story. Throw in wonderful characters and settings and you have another great read.

I borrowed this story collection from our local public library.

This book is completely clean in language and content. :0}

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[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amy Clipston is a swell writer who knows how to write some of the best Amish fiction around!
This book is now exception. With just a touch of mystery in each story it makes it hard to put down.
There are 4 stories and I loved each of the main character that was featured in each story.
The cover on the front is really beautiful. Almost puts you in mind of Christmas.
I recommend this book. NO compensations were received and all opinions are my own. My thanks goes to Netgalley

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This collection of novellas consist of two new tales and two previously published in other collections by Amy Clipston. Each story find the characters facing obstacles in their relationships. But like most Amish romance stories, the hero and heroine find a happy ever after.

I do not recall when or where this book came from. It’s my on my bookshelf and I needed some short stories to read. It was the perfect solution.

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a complimentary copy.

- Sweet and filled with clean love this book is a group of stories that contain a bright and promising future reading time for the reader. It is written so that you can easily combine your stories in one sitting or branch off into different days. The author's style is easily recognizable in the way the stories flow and this book is sure to please the older readers.

[Mayda · Rating 3 out of 5]

These four novellas are entertaining yet quick reads. Be aware that two of these stories were also published in other collections. The characters are interesting as are the plots. The stories are detailed despite their short length, and the romances are sweet.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of these short Amish stories I liked better than others.

Enjoyable listen as I walk on my lunch hour.

Amy’s story was my favorite.

[Pamela Pavkov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amish Sweethearts is a movel condisting of four novellas. I loved this book from the cover and all four novellas. Each novella has a different spin on Amish romance. Amy has fone a wonderful job in writing this book.

I was given an advanced complimentary copy of this amazing book to read and review on Netgalley. I wasnot approached to post a favorable review. I have rated this book with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that i can highly recommend to all those who love the Amish genre.

Congratulations to to Amy Clipston on once again writing four outstanding novellas for her readrrs to enjoy. I am anxious to see what Amy's future books will reveal.