Three short stories that center around teachers in the Amish Community. Each one is facing different hardships and in facing these hardships, they have a special friend that ultimately leads to hope and love.

I was drawn to each of their stories. They all had a past to overcome and a hope for the future. Something we all can relate to. A hope filled love stories are the best.

A special thank you to Zondervan Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

This was my first time reading Amish romances and I can understand the appeal. They were sweet but simple stories, ideal for when your brain doesn’t want to work to hard. I think A Class for Laurel was probably the one I liked best, there was more character development and the relationship felt more natural than the other two which seemed as much based on proximity as anything else. A Lesson on Love was interesting as it had an older female protagonist - not always the case with inspirational romance, although surprisingly Priscilla was the one of the three female protagnisists who I struggled most to understand her motivations. The stories were predictable and relied a little too much on miscommunication as the barrier to the relationships (just talk to each other, people!) but were ultimately enjoyable. While Amish romance is not my new favourite genre and I won’t be rushing out to buy these authors’ back catalogues, I would recommend these books to people looking for chaste romances over more evangelical inspirational romances…

Due to personal reasons I have altered the genres I am reviewing and I will not be finishing this book. I'm sure it is an enjoyable read however it is not for me.

This trilogy of stories centers around new school years and new love. A Class for Laurel by Amy Clipston: Adventurous Laurel Weaver leaves her Pennsylvania home to answer a newspaper ad for a teaching position in Colorado. She stays with Glen Troyer's family and they become close. However, it was never her intention to stay in Colorado and his family is worried that either Glen will choose to follow her back to Pennsylvania or end up with a broken heart. Now, Laurel can't imagine leaving her precious students but she's beginning to think its her only option. There are few authors that can write novellas that I actually enjoy and Amy is consistently one of those authors. She writes characters that are so relatable that I can find myself bonding with them within the limited time within a novella. A Lesson on Love by Kathleen Fuller: Twelve years ago, Priscilla Helmuth left her Amish community to chase her dreams of becoming a country singer. But, she's missed her faith and her family. Now, she's moving to Birch Creek to be a schoolteacher. Micah Wagler recently moved to Birch Creek, as well, in an effort to put his past behind him. As the community comes together to build a new schoolhouse, Priscilla and Micah find themselves being thrown together. They become close, initially bonding over their shared love of music, but then it looks like Priscilla's dreams of fame and fortune may be starting to come true. She has to give up something and Micah worries that it'll be him and their faith. Kathleen Fuller is one of the authors that I've consistently enjoyed. Wendy's Twenty Reasons by Shelley Shepherd Gray: Wendy Schwartz is used to people underestimating her but she knows she could be a good teacher. Unfortunately, it doesn't take long before her job is in jeopardy as things quickly become a disaster. And, as if things weren't complicated enough, she worries that she may be falling for the son of the older couple she's been boarding with. Lewis Weaver knows that its a bad idea to become involved with a tenant, but he can't help but find himself drawn to her. When Wendy and her students are trapped in the schoolroom by a dangerous ice storm, the town faces uncomfortable truths that may change the future for everyone. I really could relate to Wendy in how people tend to underestimate her. The young ladies in this trilogy of novellas have all left their homes to teach in an unfamiliar area. They do want to fit into their new home but they are not looking for romance. It just sort of sneaks up on them. They want to be the best teachers they can but face some obstacles along the way.

I received a copy of An Amish Schoolroom in exchange for an honest review. The content of my review was not affected by this.

This anthology brought together three of my favorite Amish fiction authors - Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller and Shelley Shepard Gray. Each of the authors wrote a novella that was based around an Amish Schoolroom. Each story was 5 stars for me. I loved the characters in each, the situations in each, the light heartedness, the sadness, the happiness and all emotions in between. I would absolutely recommend this book especially for those who are new to Amish fiction. This is a great introduction in three heartwarming, tender, emotional stories. Thank you to the authors, the publisher Zondervan and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

These stories were so charming and inspirational, and were a good clean read. Sweet romance at its best.
Many thanks to Zondervan and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Three great stories that revolve around Amish school teachers. An enjoyable read from three great authors.

An Amish Schoolroom is a collection of Amish stories. These stories include:
A Class for Laurel by Amy Clipston
A Lesson on Love by Kathleen Fuller
Wendy’s Twenty Reasons by Shelley Shepard Gray
I enjoyed them all and could not pick a favorite. This collection gets five stars from me.

Three young women move to a new community for a teaching job and find love along the way.

A collection of three sweet Amish romance novellas about finding love and place in a new community. I enjoyed all of the stories, though I think that A Lesson on Love was one of my favorites because of how kind and straightforward Micah was about how he felt for Priscilla from the get go, and how he stood up for her and didn't judge her past. I loved Wendy's dedication to her students despite the doubters, and how Laurel is honest about her fears when entering into a new relationship.

Overall, a quick read with sweet love stories. A great pick me up, which made for a good break from some more serious reads.


I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

An Amish Schoolroom is three fun stories by some of the top authors in Amish fiction. Amy Clipston, Shelley Shepard Gray, and Kathleen Fuller each share a short novella about a school teacher and the path they take to find love. As always, you can count on them to bring a message and a smile. All three stories focus on the classroom and the women who teach there. I always love reading these books because they also give me a glimpse into a world that is simpler than mine, although just as real. Thanks to #NetGalley for the chance to read this. #all_the_pages

I love Amish fiction and this book didn’t fail to disappoint. A lot of love, twists, and surprises led to a satisfying end.

"An Amish Schoolroom" contains three stories about Amish teachers. Each story portrays the teaching experience of a different teacher. Each teacher is unique, in both her experience as an educator and in her own personal characteristics and background. Romance plays a key role in each story, although it is not the main focus in the stories.

Readers seek enjoy clean stories, without graphic violence or intimacy, and lacking strong language, will find these stories to be enjoyable. The stories also educate readers about the Amish beliefs and varied lifestyles.

I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

I'm a sucker for a good novella collection (especially when some of my favourite authors are involved!), so I jumped at the chance to read An Amish Schoolroom. And I'm glad I did.

Each novella in An Amish Schoolroom features the story of--you guessed it--a young Amish school teacher. Although the storylines tend to be rather predictable in Amish fiction, each tale in this collection is interesting and easy to read.

The first story, A Class for Laurel by Amy Clipston, tells the story of Laurel Weaver. Laurel has left her hometown to fill a teaching position in Colorado. When she begins to fall in love with the handsome Glen Troyer, her host family's son, everything starts to fall apart. I enjoyed seeing Laurel and Glen fight for what was important to them, despite the challenges they faced. This was an entertaining, although sometimes frustrating, novella.

A Lesson on Love by Kathleen Fuller brings us Priscilla Helmuth, former aspiring country artist returned to her Amish roots. After moving to small town Birch Creek to take a job as a schoolteacher, she meets Micah Wagler. Micah has also recently moved to town in an effort to put his past in the rearview mirror. Priscilla and Micah find an instant connection, but with Micah being a full decade younger than her, she can't see it ever going anywhere. I thought the main characters made a great pair, and enjoyed the strong faith aspect. Although, I definitely got some strong Love is Blind vibes (Jessica and Marc, anyone?) in some places, I still found the story enjoyable and easy to follow.

Finally, Wendy's Twenty Reasons by Shelley Shepard Grey wraps it all up. Wendy is just nineteen--too young for a teaching position in the eyes of many of the local church members. However, she is up for the challenge of finishing out the school year and has faith that she will succeed. Lewis Weaver, the son of the couple Wendy is boarding with, finds himself drawn to the new schoolteacher, despite the inward warnings to avoid a relationship with a boarder. Distrust, rumours, and disruptive children all serve to push Wendy closer to the brink until a freak snowstorm traps her and her students in the schoolhouse overnight. I really enjoyed this novella. I found myself rooting for Wendy to "win" and for Lewis and her to find love.

An Amish Schoolroom is a fun easy-to-read collection; perfect for a chilly afternoon. Each novella is short enough to read over a few hours, but doesn't leave the story feeling incomplete. Fans of Amish fiction will want to pick this one up.

*I received a complimentary copy of An Amish Schoolroom through the publisher and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. My positive review is not required.

Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, and Shelley Shepard Gray are three dynamite authors are represented in one novel. Each of the three novellas follow the story of three different teachers. I really love how each of these authors develop their storylines. Each has a unique way of writing. A really fun collaboration of stories that helped to pass a quiet and rainy afternoon. I received a copy through Netgalley. A review was not required.

Beautiful and inspirational Christian romance book.
I have enjoyed reading many books by these authors so to see a novella collection with these authors writing together is a wonderful bonus.
These authors write clean wholesome romance that you can always enjoy without having to worry about the content.
The young ladies in this book are all newcomers to an area and while they are made to feel welcome by friends their age they are not looking for romance.
The ladies want to be the best possible teacher they can be for their students but do have some hardships to work through.
When the couples bond will they find their happily ever afters?
Hard to put down, I really enjoyed this book!

Pub Date 03 Aug 2021
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.

A collection of three wonderful Amish stories to make your heart warm and fuzzy. Perfect for a fall getaway.

A Class for Laurel by Amy Clipston
Even though this story made me mad a lot of times I did enjoy seeing the representation that even Amish families can be jealous when a family member falls in love with someone they may not like at first. Change is hard for everyone and sometimes that fear clouds our judgment and can hurt others without us intending to.

A Lesson on Love by Kathleen Fuller
My favorite lines: " We all have paths to travel in life. Some are straighter than others, some more exciting. As long as God is with you during the journey, the rest doesn't matter."
I have to remind myself of something similar over the last several years as my son finds his way in life.

Wendy's Twenty Reasons by Shelley Shepard Gray
This story made me think about the things I wish I could change in my life and how all it has done is make me regret other things instead of looking at the blessings those times gave me.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, Zondervan, through NetGalley. All opinions expressed above are entirely my own.

A charming book by wonderful authors! I enjoyed An Amish Schoolroom very much! Amy, Kathleen, and Shelley always know how to write great stories to lift your spirits.

Thank you NetGalley and Zondervan Fiction for this ARC!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This endearing book contains three endearing novellas about three new Amish teachers written by three popular authors of Amish fiction. Since these are shorter than a full novel, they don’t go into as much character depth as a longer story but do share rich experiences and explore new love. Some of the conversations come across as a bit stilted but the tales do have wonderful, believable characters in realistic situations. Wendy’s Twenty Reasons by Shelley Shepard Gray was my favorite in this collection, where a young teacher has to prove herself to the community. It’s heartwarming to witness the character growth in these stories. #AnAmishSchoolroom #NetGalley

Three really sweet Amish stories. All about an unmarried Amish woman coming to a new town to teach school.
Book 1: A Class for Laurel by Amy Clipston is about Laurel Weaver who has left her home and family in Pennsylvania to accept a teaching position in Colorado. She is staying with a family who happens to have a single son, Glen Troyer. She and Glen are becoming close. While his family cares for Laurel, they feel Glen will only get hurt as it's obvious she misses her family terribly. Also, she only came to Colorado temporarily. The family doesn't want Glen to leave and move to Pennsylvania. Will this relationship possibly lead to more? A must read to find out!
Book 2: A Lesson on Love by Kathleen Fuller is about Priscilla. Priscilla left her Amish life to head for the big lights of Nashville and try to make it as a country singer. Fifteen years later she realized she missed home and her faith. She returned and got a teaching position in Birch Creek. She purchased a small house that needs a lot of work. She met Micah when she went to the buggy shop to see about buying a used buggy, for she needs transportation. As you may guess, Priscilla and Micah begin to develop feelings for each other. But...Priscilla is 35 years old, and Micah is only 25. While the age difference means nothing to Micah, it does to Priscilla. Read to see if Priscilla comes around to Micah's way of thinking!
Book 3: Wendy's 20 Reasons by Shelley Shepard Gray. In this story, Wendy is only 19 years old. While she has been a helper in classrooms, this is her very first teaching position. She very much wants to prove herself to the school board and keep this position. She's been hired to finish out the school year when the previous teacher resigned.
She rents a room from the Weaver family who, just so happens to have a single son in the home.
Her job is a challenge as she has a couple students who make her job difficult. Also, there's a parent who is most unkind and quick to point out Wendy's shortcomings.
Wendy and Lewis are becoming close. What will happen if the school board decides to not let her stay? Is she to return home to her family feeling like a total failure? Read to find out!
I enjoyed all three of these stories. Each was delightful!
I was given an advanced ecopy by the publisher, Zondervan through Netgalley. I was not required to leave a positive review.

A Class for Laurel by Amy Clipston

Laurel is excited when she gets to Colorado. It was her first train ride and she was thrilled with all the new sights she had seen as she traveled from Pennsylvania. She is looking forward to being a teacher and the opportunity to teach in a new community.

Glen is taken with the new school teacher immediately. He is captivated by her zeal for life and the way she tells stories. The two become quick friends, but Laurel is homesick and misses her family.

This was a cute story. I loved Laurel's personality and the way she brought the story to life. While her relationship with Glen moved quickly, it felt natural with all the time they were able to spend together. There is a lot of sweetness in this story and nothing that I did not like.

★★★★★/5

A Lesson on Love by Kathleen Fuller

Priscilla left her dream of being a singer behind, fully recommitting herself to her Amish faith, and resurecting her old dream of being a teacher as she moves to Marigold, Ohio. She meets Micah when she stops in his shop to buy a used buggy from him. He promises to get it fixed up and can't stop thinking about Priscilla after she leaves his shop.

Priscilla is also smitten with Micah, but being ten years older than him, she tries to resist the attraction. They continue to spend time together and Micah continues to care for Priscilla more. Can he convince her that age is just a number? Or will she continue to push him away?

This is also a very cute, fast-paced story. There are a few things that unexpectedly come up, creating some drama and tension. Again, there was nothing I disliked about this story either.

★★★★★/5

Wendy's Twenty Reasons by Shelley Shephard Gray

Wendy is excited to be teaching her first real classroom, even if it is only for the last 3 months of school. However, she never realized how difficult it would be. Not just the job of teaching, but of dealing with parents, and everything else that goes on in the classroom.

Lewis has noticed the new tenant but feels that he should not get involved with her. However, she continues to impress him each night at dinner with the light and conversation that she brings to the dinner table shared with the other boarders.

When a co-worker of Lewis' expresses his feelings for Wendy, Lewis must come to a decision about how he feels about Wendy. Will he let his jealousy get the best of him? Or will he finally find the nerve to tell her how he feels?

This is another great story. The theme of teaching runs strongly through each story and each teacher has her share of difficulties, and opportunities for love. Wendy has a lot of work to do to prove herself and you can't help but root for her. This story has a heart-wrenching part, but also several tender parts. I enjoyed this story and the whole collection.

★★★★★/5

I would recommend the entire novella collection to anyone who enjoys Amish stories, especially those with a teachers heart. I happily give the entire collection 5/5 stars. I can't remember the last time I read an entire book in an afternoon.

Thank you to Net Galley and Zondervan for the opportunity to devour this book. I was not required to provide a positive review but am happy to do so. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.