Charlotte Hubbard is one of my favorite authors, and I know that reading her books are like receiving a warm hug, and this read did not disappoint.

Now if you've read some of the previous books about the Marketplace, you will be reunited with past friends, but this is a book that can be read alone! This read will update you on friends, and questionable characters, whom we are now about to embrace.

We are left hanging with some of the people we now know, so I am hoping for another visit to Morning Star, and more updates!

This is a book that does not disappoint, yes, there are some sad happenings, but there are several warm and fuzzy! The only problem I have is that the book ends, and I need to close the cover!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kensington Books, and was not required to give a positive review.

I just read a wonderful Christmas book. Yes, I know it is July. Christmas Comes to Morning Star is the third Maidels of Morning Star novel by Charlotte Hubbard. It will be published on August 24, 2021.

Thank you to the wonderful Kensington Books that allowed me to read the ARC through NetGalley. It was my privileged to be offered the opportunity to read this ARC. All thoughts and options are my own.

The Morning Star Marketplace was founded by five Amish maidels in the small Missouri town of morning Star. What would a Christmas story be without a little romance, right?

Molly and Marietta Helfing are twins that run a noodle-making business. Marietta is fully recovered from cancer that ravaged her body making her feel not eligible or suitable for marriage and far from beautiful. Her sister, Molly and she make a pack to never leave each other.

widower Glenn Detweiler, his dat, his young son, and his infant son need a place to stay after a devastating fire that destroyed their home. This is the last straw for Glenn. He has lost his wife, his mom, now his home. Even with the grace of God is there any road back to happiness for him? Molly and Marietta open their home to the family.

Pete, the Bishop's nephew and former border of the Helfing twins, returns to help the rebuild. His interest in Molly also returns. Marietta builds a strong bond with the Detweiler boys, and they with her. This bond is strong enough to pique Glenn's interest.

All this leads to the possibility for a happy-ever-after story for these four friends.

I encourage you to order this wonder 5-star book today.

Welcome back to Morning Star marketplace. This story focuses on two unmarried twin sisters, Molly and Marietta, who own a noodle making business and works out of the marketplace. When Molly starts having feelings for Peter, Marietta feels left out because she thinks that cancer has robbed her of the opportunity to get married and that she is about to lose her sister to marriage.
When a fire destroys the home of their widow neighbor Glen, the sisters offer him, his two boys and his father to come live with them while his home is being rebuilt. Marietta enjoys taking care of the boys and her relationship with their father starts to grow. Is love on the horizon for Marietta? Will the sisters have a double wedding or will it be a single wedding? This book was hard to put down because I wanted to see the outcome. I was given a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my review and honest opinion.

The Helfing twins are the main focus in this delightful Christmas story although the other maidens play a big part. Molly and Marietta are so different in their personalities but both are sweet and kind. Loss of love ones and the need to move on is emphasized as well the Amish love and support for each other and their neighbors. Looking forward to the next book and maybe Jo finding answers. Recommended!

While they are quite old by Amish standards, they shouldn't give up on marriage just yet.

Mmm. I would live in Jo's bakery.

Glenn is already looking for wife number two?

Poor family.

To be fair, many of us Englischers would help.

Jealous, Pete?

I feel sorry for Sadie.

That poor woman! To die so close to home, and like that!

Ugh, Drusilla needs a hobby.

I know the Amish don't believe in Santa, but he's only a little boy.

It's nice to revisit some familiar characters and learn more about their stories! There is LOT going on in this novel--at least 2 full plots plus several more partially developed plots that I imagine will be continued in future books. I had to pay careful attention to keep everyone straight, but the overall story was very sweet and uplifting. These are genuinely good, kind people and it's nice to see them find their happiness.

This is a bit more PG than some Amish romances, but a little bit of spice just adds to the fun. There were some language choices that were a bit unexpected--I'd never seen an Amish man described as "cocksure" before--and possibly some more "worldly" phrases than you'd usually hear in this type of novel, but nothing that seriously detracted from my enjoyment. I'd highly recommend this as a sweet, fun, good-spirited Christmas read!

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

Christmas Comes to Morning Star by Charlotte Hubbard focuses on Molly and Marietta Helfing. I love both these women and am so happy that romance has come their way. Poor Glenn. After suffering so much in the last few months, his spirit is so low and his faith really wavers. Pete also continues to grow and now has marriage on his mind. I really rooted for both men to win over the twins. We also get the beginnings of a romance between Jo and Michael. I love the community of Morning Star. The author’s characters are so well developed that I feel like I know the characters. This book makes me want to travel to the Marketplace and go to all their shops. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series. Thank you to Netgalley and Kensington for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

Beautiful story about two Maidel sisters. Molly and Marietta Helfing run a noodle factory. They sell there noodles at the Market. Marietta had cancer and lost her breasts she feels no man would want her. Molly has feelings for Pete who has not joined the Amish Church he lives with his Uncle who is the Bishop. Glenn Detweiler, his dat, and his two young boys live alone after Glenn's wife dies. Another tragedy strikes when Glenn's home burns down. The twins take the Detweiler family in while there home gets rebuilt. Can the twins find love and get marry? This is a beautiful story and I had a hard time putting the book down.

This series has centered on five unmarried Amish friends. This book is centered on 35-year old twins, Molly and Marietta Helfring who run a homemade noodle stand in the Morning Star Marketplace.

Christmas is approaching and friendships take unexpected turns among the many characters. We see family relationship trials, decisions of remaining Amish or turning English, surprise relationships developing, on-going tragedies for a family and the opportunity for the community to come together to show true love and giving during this special time of the year.

Christmas brings very special gifts to Molly and Marietta that make this a special Christmas read. I highly recommend this book and was given an advanced copy by Kensington Zebra and NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.