Book synopsis of A Simple Amish Christmas by Vanetta Chapman

Annie Weaver always planned to return home, but the 20-year old RN has lived in Philadelphia for three years now. As her time of rumschpringe is about to come to an abrupt end, bringing for Annie an overwhelming sense of loneliness. She returns home and finds herself face-to-face with a budding romance with an Amish farmer and important choices to make.

About Vannetta Chapman

Vannetta Chapman writes inspirational fiction full of grace. She has published over one hundred articles in Christian family magazines, receiving more than two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups. She discovered her love for the Amish while researching her grandfather’s birthplace of Albion, Pennsylvania.

Her novel, Falling to Pieces, was a 2012 ACFW Carol Award winner for best mystery. All of her books have been Christian Book Distributor bestsellers. She currently writes Amish fiction for Abingdon Press, Zondervan, and Harvest House. Chapman lives in the Texas hill country with her husband.

For more information, visit her atwww.VannettaChapman.com or blog with her athttp://vannettachapman.wordpress.com/. She can also be found athttp://www.facebook.com/VannettaChapm....

Book Synopsis of An Imperfect Christmas by Myra Johnson

Graphic designer Natalie Pearce faces the most difficult Christmas of her life. For almost a year, her mother has lain in a nursing home, the victim of a massive stroke, and Natalie blames herself for not being there when it happened. Worse, she s allowed the monstrous load of guilt to drive a wedge between her and everyone she loves most of all her husband Daniel. Her marriage is on the verge of dissolving, her prayer life is suffering, and she s one Christmas away from hitting rock bottomJunior-high basketball coach Daniel Pearce is at his wit s end. Nothing he s done has been able to break through the wall Natalie has erected between them. And their daughter Lissa s adolescent rebellion isn t helping matters. As Daniel s hope reaches its lowest ebb, he wonders if this Christmas will spell the end of his marriage and the loss of everything he holds dear

About Myra Johnson

Myra Johnson’s roots go deep into Texas soil, but after surviving five Oklahoma winters, she now enjoys the milder climate of the Carolinas. Empty-nesters, Myra and her husband share their home with two loveable (and very spoiled) dogs. Her debut novel, One Imperfect Christmas, was a September 2009 release from Abingdon Press. She also writes for Heartsong Presents. Her November 2009 release, Autumn Rains, won the 2005 RWA Golden Heart for Best Inspirational Romance Manuscript and was named a 2010 ACFW Carol Award finalist.

Myra is currently at work on a 3-book historical romance series for Abingdon Press. Book 1,When the Clouds Roll By, releases September 2013.

Myra’s writing career was launched in 1985 when she sold her first short story while taking a course through the Institute of Children’s Literature. Myra later joined the ICL staff as a magazine writing instructor, teaching hundreds of students the fundamentals of story and article structure, plotting, character development, and market analysis. She now writes full-time and is active in her church as well as local and national writers groups. Myra and her husband have been married since 1972. The Johnsons have two married daughters and six grandchildren.

Book synopsis of Blame it on the Mistletoe by Joyce Magnin

Is There Really a Fountain of Youth in Paradise?

Welcome back to Bright’s Pond, where strange happenings are afoot at the Greenbrier Nursing Home. Strange even for Bright’s Pond.

The residents suddenly act like kids again—riding trikes, climbing trees, and—of all things—falling in love. Some of the townsfolk blame it on the crooked new gazebo, or its builder, a quirky little man who quotes Don Quixote, collects water from the fountain at the Paradise trailer park, and disappears on a regular basis.

While Chief of Police Mildred Blessing investigates the mystery, Griselda and her friends deal with a luau Thanksgiving, preparations for the Christmas pageant, and maybe even an upcoming wedding.

Only, in Bright’s Pond, nothing ever really goes as planned . . .

About Joyce Magnin

Um, I like cross stitch, baseball, my children and grandkids, but not elevators or laundry. I've been known to run from mayonnaise and I play RPG video games. I don't have a favorite author although I read a lot.

Book synopsis and review of The Christmas Quilt by Vanetta Chapman

Annie's life is deliciously full as the Christmas season approaches. She helps her husband, Samuel, attend to the community's minor medical needs. She occasionally assists Belinda, the local midwife, and most days, she finds herself delivering the buggy to her brother Adam. Annie s sister-in-law Leah is due to deliver their first child before Christmas morning, and Annie is determined to finish a crib quilt before the "boppli" arrives. With six weeks to go, she should have no problem . . . but God may have a different plan. Leah is rushed to the English hospital when the infant arrives early, and Annie discovers the Christmas quilt may hold a far greater significance than she ever imagined.



About Vanetta Chapman


Vannetta Chapman writes inspirational fiction full of grace. She has published over one hundred articles in Christian family magazines, receiving more than two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups. She discovered her love for the Amish while researching her grandfather’s birthplace of Albion, Pennsylvania. 

Her novel, Falling to Pieces, was a 2012 ACFW Carol Award winner for best mystery. All of her books have been Christian Book Distributor bestsellers. She currently writes Amish fiction for Abingdon Press, Zondervan, and Harvest House. Chapman lives in the Texas hill country with her husband.

For more information, visit her atwww.VannettaChapman.com or blog with her athttp://vannettachapman.wordpress.com/. She can also be found athttp://www.facebook.com/VannettaChapm....(less)

My Take:  I really enjoyed this book and I was delighted to revisit the characters from A Simple Amish Christmas which I read last year.  This is a good book to read this time of year as it is just the right length and just light enough that you can read it when you just have short snippets of time (which face it we all only have short snippets at this time of Year).  You can read this book as a stand alone but I think you would really enjoy this book more if you read A Simple Amish Christmas first.  This book is also in the Quilts of Love series which you can read each title alone.

It is about a year later after the events of A Simple Amish Christmas and Annie is content with her life with her husband.  She is trying to help with her Sister in Law who is very pregnant with twins.  Her brother and sister in law have grown apart during the pregnancy and neither can figure out why.  Then the unthinkable happens and Leah goes into early labor.  The Christmas Quilt is the Quilt the Annie is making for Leah's babies.  She takes it with her to the hospital to work on and then she and Leah decide to tell stories to go along with each of the parts of the quilt.  This is a great book that helps you to dwell on other things about this time of year and not just the commercialism and I want of the modern holiday.

I received a review copy from Abingdon Press and Litfuse in exchange for my honest review.