Kimberly N. (kimberlyrav) -
Helpful Score: 1
This was so smutty, I couldnt believe it. This book turned the Amish community into a porn nation. I stopped reading it. This was written by someone who was not of God, had little info about how the Amish community lives, works and exists, it was awful. Save yourself some time and go for another book. Boooooo!
Alice B. reviewed The Amish Christmas Candle: Snow Shine on Ice Mountain / A Honeybee Christmas / The Christmas Candle on + 3563 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
âThe Amish Christmas Candleâ consists of three Amish romances set at Christmas written by Kelly Long, Jennifer Beckstrand, and Lisa Jones Baker.
Snow Shines on Ice Mountain by Kelly Long
Naomi Gish's father has an ulterior motive when he hires Gray Fisher to work in her candle shop - he wants Gray to run moonshine for him. Gray, who is a bit of a bad boy among the Amish, agrees. None too pleased, Naomi tries to keep her distance from Gray. Neither one plans on falling in love but that is what seems to be happening. What will happen when Naomi realizes what Gray has been doing for her father?
A Honeybee Christmas by Jennifer Beckstrand
Although she is kind and generous and has done a fine job of raising her three orphaned nieces, Bitsy Kiem is considered eccentric by her Amish neighbors because she wears earrings, colors her hair, and wears temporary tattoos. Yost Weaver is among those who considers Bitsy eccentric but when his grandson Levi does Bitsy wrong he insists on Levi telling Bitsy who decides Levi can help her make candles. Yost accompanies Levi to Bitsy's house and, much to his surprise, the more he sees Bitsy the more he is attracted to her. Can these two complete opposites make a match?
Ever since I read Beckstrand's Honeybee sisters books, I have been waiting for Aunt Bitsy to find romance and A Honeybee Christmas did not disappoint. I love Aunt Bitsy and her eccentric ways including her four cats that she claims she doesn't like. Her growing relationship with Yost is a joy to read and had me laughing out loud at times. Beckstrand takes her time with the romance and does not take the easy way out. I do love the way everything turned out - this was by far my favorite story of the three in the book.
The Christmas Candle by Lisa Jones Baker
The Christmas Candle is a cute little romance that was good but could have been great if it were a bit longer. I have read a couple of Lisa Jones Baker's books and it is nice to see The romance in the book is nicely done .
Snow Shines on Ice Mountain by Kelly Long
Naomi Gish's father has an ulterior motive when he hires Gray Fisher to work in her candle shop - he wants Gray to run moonshine for him. Gray, who is a bit of a bad boy among the Amish, agrees. None too pleased, Naomi tries to keep her distance from Gray. Neither one plans on falling in love but that is what seems to be happening. What will happen when Naomi realizes what Gray has been doing for her father?
A Honeybee Christmas by Jennifer Beckstrand
Although she is kind and generous and has done a fine job of raising her three orphaned nieces, Bitsy Kiem is considered eccentric by her Amish neighbors because she wears earrings, colors her hair, and wears temporary tattoos. Yost Weaver is among those who considers Bitsy eccentric but when his grandson Levi does Bitsy wrong he insists on Levi telling Bitsy who decides Levi can help her make candles. Yost accompanies Levi to Bitsy's house and, much to his surprise, the more he sees Bitsy the more he is attracted to her. Can these two complete opposites make a match?
Ever since I read Beckstrand's Honeybee sisters books, I have been waiting for Aunt Bitsy to find romance and A Honeybee Christmas did not disappoint. I love Aunt Bitsy and her eccentric ways including her four cats that she claims she doesn't like. Her growing relationship with Yost is a joy to read and had me laughing out loud at times. Beckstrand takes her time with the romance and does not take the easy way out. I do love the way everything turned out - this was by far my favorite story of the three in the book.
The Christmas Candle by Lisa Jones Baker
The Christmas Candle is a cute little romance that was good but could have been great if it were a bit longer. I have read a couple of Lisa Jones Baker's books and it is nice to see The romance in the book is nicely done .
Kristina A. reviewed The Amish Christmas Candle: Snow Shine on Ice Mountain / A Honeybee Christmas / The Christmas Candle on + 1528 more book reviews
The Amish Christmas Candle contains three Amish stories written by Jennifer Beckstrand, Kelly Long and Lisa Jones Baker. Snow Shines on Ice Mountain by Kelly Long is set in Ice Mountain, Pennsylvania. Naomi Gish makes and sells candles in her shop. She has been trying to convince her father, Bud to give up running moonshine. Bud hires Grayson Fisher to work in Naomi's shop during the day and run moonshine for him at night (sneaky). Gray is bitter from an accident when he was fourteen that lost him the use of his right arm. During the holiday season miracles can happen. Is it possible for these two to find love and happiness this Christmas season?
A Honeybee Christmas by Jennifer Beckstrand tells the story of Bitsy Kiem. Bitsy is on her own now that the three nieces she raised are happily married. One day, Yost Weaver stops by with his grandson, Levi. Levi âborrowedâ some bee equipment from Bitsy and needs to make restitution. Bitsy wants to start a candle making business and Levi can be her apprentice. Yost will not allow his grandson to spend time alone with the unconventional Bitsy and insists upon accompanying him. Yost and Bitsy become reacquainted. Can these two very different people find a way to be together?
The Christmas Candle by Lisa Jones Baker revolves around Lydia Schultz. Lydia injures her ankle on the way home and John King (King's Bakery) stops to assist her. King's Bakery provides cinnamon rolls for Christmas treats for those in need every year. This year the list has doubled and they might not be able to provide them. Lydia misses her sister, Anna since she married and moved to Ohio. Every Christmas they would decide on a Christmas blessing and make it happen. Lydia and John team up to help each other and other this Christmas.
The Amish Christmas Candle has three heartwarming Amish stories. My favorite is A Honeybee Christmas. It is well-written, has delightful characters and plenty of humor. Bitsy is quite a character (I wish I had her gumption and zest for life). I am glad the author gave us Bitsy's story (from the Honey Bee Sisters trilogy). All three novellas are easy to read and have good life lessons (honesty, truth, love, value of compromise, true meaning of Christmas). Snow Shine on Ice Mountain is heavy on romance (a little sappy), but the father was so mischievous. I liked the bayberry candle (it was interesting to find out they were made) and the Christmas miracle. There is a preview of An Amish Courtship on Ice Mountain at the end which tells the story of Bishop Umble. The Christmas Candle had a slower pace than the other stories, but it has a lovely ending. There is a recipe for the cinnamon rolls and an excerpt for Rachel's Dream. I give The Amish Christmas Candle 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it).
A Honeybee Christmas by Jennifer Beckstrand tells the story of Bitsy Kiem. Bitsy is on her own now that the three nieces she raised are happily married. One day, Yost Weaver stops by with his grandson, Levi. Levi âborrowedâ some bee equipment from Bitsy and needs to make restitution. Bitsy wants to start a candle making business and Levi can be her apprentice. Yost will not allow his grandson to spend time alone with the unconventional Bitsy and insists upon accompanying him. Yost and Bitsy become reacquainted. Can these two very different people find a way to be together?
The Christmas Candle by Lisa Jones Baker revolves around Lydia Schultz. Lydia injures her ankle on the way home and John King (King's Bakery) stops to assist her. King's Bakery provides cinnamon rolls for Christmas treats for those in need every year. This year the list has doubled and they might not be able to provide them. Lydia misses her sister, Anna since she married and moved to Ohio. Every Christmas they would decide on a Christmas blessing and make it happen. Lydia and John team up to help each other and other this Christmas.
The Amish Christmas Candle has three heartwarming Amish stories. My favorite is A Honeybee Christmas. It is well-written, has delightful characters and plenty of humor. Bitsy is quite a character (I wish I had her gumption and zest for life). I am glad the author gave us Bitsy's story (from the Honey Bee Sisters trilogy). All three novellas are easy to read and have good life lessons (honesty, truth, love, value of compromise, true meaning of Christmas). Snow Shine on Ice Mountain is heavy on romance (a little sappy), but the father was so mischievous. I liked the bayberry candle (it was interesting to find out they were made) and the Christmas miracle. There is a preview of An Amish Courtship on Ice Mountain at the end which tells the story of Bishop Umble. The Christmas Candle had a slower pace than the other stories, but it has a lovely ending. There is a recipe for the cinnamon rolls and an excerpt for Rachel's Dream. I give The Amish Christmas Candle 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it).
Pamela C. (pj-s-bookcorner) reviewed The Amish Christmas Candle: Snow Shine on Ice Mountain / A Honeybee Christmas / The Christmas Candle on + 885 more book reviews
This is actually three short stories in one book. Lovely, charming look into three Amish families and their upcoming Christmas season. Stories of hope, love and faith.
