The Jam and Jelly Nook by Amy Clipston

The Jam and Jelly Nook

Book Summary

The Jam and Jelly Nook by Amy Clipston has Leanna Wengerd worried about her son, Chester.  He has been rude and disobedient recently.  Leanna gets a late-night call from Chester who is at the local police station.  Chester along with Maggie Speicher were caught trespassing on a local farm.  At the police station, Leanna meets Emory Speicher, Maggie’s widowed father.  The pair learn that they have similar doubts and misgivings especially regarding their children.  Leanna and Emory get coffee together at Bethany’s Coffee Corner and begin discovering that they have a lot in common.  Life begins to look brighter for Leanna and Emory until their teens voice disapproval.  Neither Leanna nor Emory wants to do anything that would upset their kids, but what do they do about their budding feelings.  In the meantime, Emory’s sister-in-law decides to set Emory up with a friend.  They get along well, but the spark he feels with Leanna is missing.  His daughter, though, likes the woman and bonds with her over sewing.  Emory wonders which path is the right one for him.  Leanna begins to wonder if she will get a second chance at love.  What does God have planned for Leanna and Emory?   

My Thoughts

The Jam and Jelly Nook by Amy Clipston is the 4^th (and final) An Amish Marketplace Novel.  It can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading this charming series in order.  It will allow you to get to know the characters and follow their progress.  We get Leanna Wenger’s story in this tale.  I have been looking forward to getting to know Leanna better.  Leanna is a widow of seven years with a teenage son named Chester.  Chester went from sweet boy to surly teenager who is smoking and carrying a cell phone.  Leanna worries about Chester and wonders she can do to help him.  Emory Speicher is a widower of six years raising his teenage daughter, Maggie.  Maggie is a sweet girl who prefers to remain at home.  She does not spend time with other people her own age and she lacks joy.  When Emory and Leanna end up at the police station to pick up their kids, they discover they have things in common which leads to a friendship.  Of course, friendship could lead to something more if the circumstances are right.  I thought The Jam and Jelly Nook was well-written with friendly, relatable characters.  We get a chance to catch up with Bethany, Christiana, and Salina.  I have enjoyed getting to know these four ladies and I was sorry to see this delightful series end.  I love the setting of the Bird-in-Hand Marketplace.  I liked watching the friendship develop between Leanna and Emory.  Patience is the key to their having more (waiting is key when you have faith).  Faith is at the forefront in this book.  It is nicely woven into the story.  The Jam and Jelly Nook was a good book to read and one that I was sorry to see end (because that meant the series was over).  I will miss these lovely characters.  My favorite phrase from The Jam and Jelly Nook is, “With God all things are possible.”   The Jam and Jelly Nook is a great escape novel.  The Jam and Jelly Nook is an enticing Amish tale with jewel-toned jellies, quality quilts, darling dolls, beguiling birdhouses, a problematic lad, a jam-packed marketplace, a dutiful daughter, and a snoopy sister-in-law.  

The Jam and Jelly Nook can be ordered from Amazon*.  The other An Amish Marketplace Novels are The Bake Shop, The Farm Stand, and The Coffee Corner.  You can find Amy Clipston's other novels here.   An Amish Schoolroom with Amy Clipston, Shelley Shepard Gray, and Kathleen Fuller publishes August 3.  Amy Clipston has Foundation of Love releasing December 28.  It is the first An Amish Legacy Novel.   Thank you for stopping by today.  I will return tomorrow with For Batter or Worse by Jenn McKinlay.  It is the 13th A Cupcake Bakery Mystery.  I hope you have an inspiring day.  Take care, be kind, and Happy Reading!

 Kris

The Avid Reader 

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The Coffee Corner by Amy Clipston

  The Coffee Corner by Amy Clipston

Book Summary

The Coffee Corner by Amy Clipston has Bethany Gingerich running The Coffee Corner at the Bird-in-Hand Marketplace in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  She serves unique blends of coffee along with delectable donuts.  Bethany looks forward to Micah Zook and his grandfather, Enos arriving each Saturday.  She enjoys talking with them and finds Micah attractive.  Bethany would love to date Micah, but she does not believe that he would wish to go out with someone like her.  Micah and Enos fail to arrive one Saturday and Bethany soon learns that Enos passed in his sleep.  Micah is devastated at the loss of his grandfather and best friend.  He needs a friend now more than ever to help him during his time of need and it appears that Bethany is the right person for the job.  Can their friendship turn into love?

My Thoughts

The Coffee Corner by Amy Clipston is the third book in the Amish Marketplace series.  Each book in the series can be read on its own, but I recommend reading this charming series in order.  I thought The Coffee Corner was well-written with developed, realistic characters.  Bethany Gingerich runs The Coffee Corner at Bird-in-Hand Marketplace where her cousins also have stalls.  Bethany is an attendant at the wedding of her cousin, Salina to Will Zimmerman.  This is the second cousin to marry and Bethany wonders if God has someone special in mind for her.  She is smitten with Micah Zook.  Bethany looks forward to his visits to her stall each Saturday with his grandfather, Enos.  They never get more than a few minutes to chat about superficial topics.  Micah is attracted to Bethany, but he suffered a terrible loss that makes him reluctant to risk to his heart.  When Micah’s grandfather dies, Micah is devastated.  Enos was his mentor, work mate, and best friend.  He needs help in dealing with his grief, and it appears that Bethany is the one to assist him.  The Coffee Corner is a touching story.  It is one that will tug on your heartstrings.  I liked the side stories of Bethany dealing with confidence issues and Micah’s problems with his father.  We also get to catch up with Leanna, Salina, and Christiana.  I am eager to read Leanna’s story in The Jam and Jelly Nook.  The Coffee Corner is a moving Amish tale about family, forgiveness, fitting in, second chances, and love.  

The Coffee Corner is available from Amazon* along with The Bake Shop and The Farm Stand.  The final Amish Marketplace Novel is The Jam and Jelly Nook which releases May 4, 2021.  On Thursday, I will be featuring Courting Can Be Killer by Amanda Flower.  It is It is the second An Amish Matchmaker Mystery.  I am off to continue sorting through our numerous boxes.  My mother is missing a box of clothing and I am in need of my e-readers (I have one, but the movers grabbed the box of of them before I could get it into my car).  They are out there somewhere.  We are also heading off to pick out new appliances and floors.  I will then probably collapse for a nap (moving is exhausting).   I hope that you have an uplifting day. Take care, be kind, and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

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The Farm Stand by Amy Clipston

Good Day!  I hope you are doing well. Here are some upcoming releases for you to check out. Catherine House by Elizabeth Thomas releases May 12 along with Unveiling the Past by Kim Vogel Sawyer and A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette (I will feature as part of a tour on May 15).  A Week at the Shore by Barbara Delinsky comes out May 19 as well as Midnight Abduction by Nichole Severn.  Do any of these titles appeal to you?

Lancaster Central Market

The Farm Stand by Amy Clipston has Salina Petersheim selling her fresh produce at a booth at the Bird-in-Hand marketplace as well as maintaining her large garden at home.  Josiah Yoder has been her friend since they were small children, and they have been dating for the last year.  Her parents are pressuring her to marry Josiah, but Salina does not have romantic feelings toward him.  Salina is the bishop’s daughter so she must be sure to behave and act according to the Ordung and her father’s wishes.  Her father frequently compares her to her older brother, Neil who is a deacon.  One day Will Zimmerman, a Mennonite chef from Zimmerman’s Family Restaurant, stops by to purchase her produce and fruit.  Will loves coming up with new recipes and is excited by the quality of the Salina’s produce.  Will has been dating Caroline Horst for three years and she has begun to mention marriage frequently.  Will cares for Caroline, but he does not love her.  Will stops by Salina’s booth often to pick up new ingredients.  They enjoy chatting and they find themselves falling for each other.  Salina knows her father would not approve, but she cannot deny her feelings for the handsome, kind chef.  Will Salina and Will bow to expectations or will they follow their hearts?

A buffet similar to Zimmerman's Family Restaurant

The Farm Stand by Amy Clipston is the second An Amish Marketplace Novel.  Each book can be read on its own, but I recommend reading this charming series in order.  Amy Clipston is an amazing storyteller.  She manages to engage the readers attention and hold it until the very end (make sure you have two or three free hours before beginning one of her books).  Salina Petersheim loves working in her garden where she finds solace and it is where she prays to God.  She feels like she has few choices because of her father’s expectations.  Being a bishop’s daughter is not easy especially when her heart leads her to a Mennonite chef.  I could understand Salina feeling intense pressure and being afraid to speak up.  You could tell Salina was feeling a variety of emotions as was Will.  I liked that The Farm Stand featured Old Order Amish and Mennonite.  I had wondered how a marriage between the two different faiths was possible and how it would work.  I thought The Farm Stand was well-written with steady pacing and developed characters.  I liked revisiting the four cousins from The Bake Shop.  All four are present once again in this tale and we get to see how Christiana and Jeff’s relationship is progressing.  I liked the messages present in The Farm Stand.  My favorite was that God has a plan for each of us.  We need to be patient for things only happen in His timing, not ours. I also found the side story about Daisy, the marketplace cat, to be sweet. The ending left me smiling and looking forward to Bethany’s story in The Coffee Corner.  The Farm Stand is a poignant Amish tale with plentiful produce, a missing moggy, a determined dad, a muddled maedel, a confused chef, and a glorious garden.  

Lancaster Farmers Market

The Farm Stand releases May 5 and can be pre-ordered through Amazon*.  The first An Amish Marketplace Novel is The Bake Shop. The Coffee Corner will be the 3rd book in An Amish Marketplace series.  The Coffee Corner will release on December 1.   I hope you enjoy The Farm Stand as much as I did.  Thank you for joining me today.  Tomorrow I be reviewing The Trustworthy One by Shelley Shepard Gray.  It is the 4th novel in The Walnut Creek Series.  I hope that you have a cheery day.  Take care, stay safe and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

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