An Amish Christmas Star is a collection of three novellas focusing on faith, family and love around Christmas. The stories are all unique, the characters strong Amish facing challenges and the stresses of living in an English world.

Shelley Shepard Gray's "Buggies, Trains, and Automobiles" was a very entertaining story as we traveled with John and Ellie trying to make it home for the holidays, in the case of Ellie, or for John home to see his dying father one last time. The story is very well-written and you endure all of the hardships and unpleasant people with Ellie and John. By the end of the story you want to spend more time with Ellie and John and see where life takes them next.

Star of Wonder, by Charlotte Hubbard, is an unusual novella. It is the story of strong-willed Mennonite Lizzie and Amish Raymond who does not wish to be a dairy farmer as the rest of his family. Lizzie and Raymond meet at the story where Lizzie works, as Raymond tries to convince the story proprietor to sell his hand-crafted stars with Christmas messages. Raymond not only sells his stars at the store but obtains a job working there with Lizzie, and their relationship blooms. The relationship between Raymond, his family and the Old Order bishop creates a story in itself, with the bishop's change of heart being key to the story. The ending is great, as all works out well for this couple.

Starlight Everlasting by Rosalind Lauer finds Rachel and Luke Coblentz, newly married yet separated as Luke must travel to a new town to find work, since he possesses none of the skills required to find work among his Amish neighbors. Rachel manages her Aunt's Christmas shop and takes care of her younger siblings, as her mother has passed away. Luke makes it home as much as possible, however when it is learned that they cannot be together for Thanksgiving or Christmas, Rachel travels to be with Luke, leaving her own family for the holidays. The situation makes both Luke and Rachel realize their home is with their family and friends in Joyful River. Their fortune turns and Luke is able to leave his job, return to Joyful River to be with Rachel and all works out well for them as they start their life together.

These are heart-warming stories full of hope, perseverance, love and faith -- messages needed for today. I recommend reading these stories any time of the year, not just Christmas.

Tis the Season

I really enjoyed this Christmas based anthology. It was a quick and very enjoyable read. The stories shared a common thread of the themes of romance, God's will, family and overcoming obstacles. It also focused on the importance of the true meaning of Christmas and how it impacts our lives. This is a great read that will put you in the Christmas spirit no matter what time of the year it is.

Thank you to Kensington Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book. All comments and opinions are completely my own.

Thank you to Kensington Books and to NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

This book was a collection of three Christmas novellas. I really enjoy Shelley Shepard Gray's stories so I requested this one. I thought they were really nice stories and overall I enjoyed it. This would make a good read for someone who enjoys Amish books.

I liked the first two stories but did not care for the third. I skimmed most of it. The book was an easy read.

This is a Christmas anthology that is enjoyable to read any time of year. The first story 'BUGGIES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES' is my favorite. Both John Miller and Ellie Coblentz need to get back to their family homes ASAP. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they end up traveling together by both helpful and unhelpful strangers. The second story 'STAR OF WONDER' is a story of a Mennonite girl who falls for an Old Order Amish man. Though this is a good story, Lizzie is bolder and more impulsive than I can identify with in pursuing a relationship with Raymond. I did love how open hearted and persistent that she is. 'STARLIGHT EVERLASTING' is a sweet story about a young newlywed couples that need to live in different cities during the week due to his work. It is interesting to see how the modern world has affected the Amish ability to work on the farm and learn the trades that sustain their ways of life. I love how supportive they were of each other. I received a free copy of this ebook from the author. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. I really like these sweet Christian romantic stories.

3.5 stars

I love novella collections, and I love Christmas stories, and I love Amish-themed stories, so this was just the right combination! This is a charming collection by three popular Amish authors. Key themes of God, family, and the beauty and meaning of the holiday season are evident throughout each story. This is a great book to help get the reader in the holiday spirit!

Adventures, artists, and newlyweds. This collection of novellas has something for everyone, and each evokes the wonder of the Christmas season.

Unique characters, well developed, will bring joy and warmth to your life as you read. Each story is vastly different from the others which makes this book even more fun to read. I highly recommend it if you enjoy Amish fiction with a Christmas setting.

I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.

What a wonderful collection of Christmas novellas! Each story is well written and full of Christmas spirit. I loved this book and highly recommend it.
I received a complimentary copy from Kensington Books via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

"An Amish Christmas Star" is a collection of three novellas by popular authors. They include: "Buggies, Trains, and Automobiles" by Shelley Shepard Gray, "Star of Wonder" by Charlotte Hubbard, and "Starlight Everlasting" by Rosalind Lauer. These are fun Christmas stories focusing on the real meaning of Christmas, and it's great getting three stories in one book! In Charlotte Hubbard's novella, you'll be taken back to the community of Promise Lodge. Rosalind Lauer's novel will take you back to Joyful River. If you're a fan of clean, Amish romance, you won't want to miss this book.

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Three stories in one, this was a lovely read and I really enjoyed it. All based on young couples and their families and worth 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC

Very enjoyable read. Puts you in the spirit of Christmas. The first novella is by Shelley Shepard Gray called BUGGIES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES . This is a story about two people not knowing each other trying to get home to family for different reasons. John Miller needs to get home is father is dying. Ellie Coblentz needs to care for her Aunt. As they begin there travel Ellie loses her seat do to a problem with a mix up on seating arrangement. When John meets Ellie they find away to get home but there are many problems along the way. Beautiful story funny and inspirational. Second novella STAR OF WONDER by Charlotte Hubbard. This is a story about Raymond Overholt who is Amish and comes to Promise Lodge to sell his beautiful Barn signs with messages of Christmas and Stars. He meets Lizzie Zehr who is Mennonite who works and also lives there. I loved the characters and it is funny but beautiful. The last novella STARLIGHT EVERLASTING is by Rosalind Lauer. This one is about Newlyweds Rachel and Luke Coblentz. Rachael lost her mother and helps care for her brothers and sisters to help her father. Luke can not find a job and works away and comes home on weekends. This is a touching story about Faith and love and determination. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

I loved this book and would have been happy to just keep reading, but they did come to conclusions!

Each author gives us a different story, they are not connected, but I was familiar with Charlotte Hubbard's characters, and some of the back stories, I did love how she used a famous Christmas story in her read, and how it all turned out!

Three entirely different stories to bring the true meaning of Christmas, and they all follow the Christmas Star.

A great book to get into the Holiday Spirit!

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

A wonderful collection of Christmas stories that reminds us of what Christmas is truly all about. The love that Jesus gave and still gives us if we accept.
I loved all of these stories especially John and Ellie's story. I did have some trouble believing it though.. just not possible in today's world. Yes, there are still some good ppl out there but few and far between but I still loved reading it.
Lizzie in Charlotte's story is quite the character. I found myself liking her as I turned each page. I was thinking that this one should be a novel. I hope Charlotte does eventually write one. I'd love to know Lizzie better.
I loved Rosalind's story too.
These stories all.have a couple of things in common a star and they offer hope.
I give this book 5 stars for a job well done!
I highly recommend it and it will get you in the Christmas spirit.
I thoroughly enjoyed it
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own

Wonderful Amish short stories! Shelley Shepard Gray is my favorite but love the other authors as well.

Three Christmas novellas, each featuring a star. They were all enjoyable Christmas stories but my favorite was Starlight Everlasting. I loved the love and support the sisters showed for their families. Each story had a Christmas message but the joy and excitement Truman had for the Christmas star was heartwarming.

A wonderful collection of hope and faith inspiring stories that remind you what the Christmas season is all about.

Received this ARC through publisher and opinion of book it strictly my own. Three Christmas stories that will delight Amish book readers during the holidays.
Each story is about being together for Christmas, the journeys getting there and sacrifices we make.

An Amish Christmas Star
Shelley Shepard Gray; Charlotte Hubbard; Rosalind Lauer
4 stars
BUGGIES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES by Shelley Shepard Gray
John and Ellie are both trying to get home for very different reasons. They have a very eventful and comical journey, meeting up with some wonderful strangers, as well as some truly awful ones. This humorous tale is a much different Amish story than most. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

1 star
STAR OF WONDER by Charlotte Hubbard is the second book in this three story book. I did not like this novella at all. I ended up just not finishing it.

4 stars
STARLIGHT EVERLASTING by Rosalind Lauer
I loved everything about this book, particularly the newlyweds Rachel and Luke. They struggle to help her widowed father and siblings while Luke has to work in another city. This is just a fantastic novella of love, faith, friendship and Christmas peace.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley.

What a wonderful Christmas treat!! I love all things Amish and romance!! What a perfect read! From warm moments to witty banter! I truly appreciate the authors dipping into their wondrous minds to create wholesome writing! We need writing like this in the world now and more then ever!

Jesus is the center of all good love stories and this book is right along with it! I adore books such as these that remind us all of what the true spirit of Christmas can do!

Bring all together and most of all love Jesus!

I loved all three of these stories. If you like Amish stories you so love these. The Christmas Star is the main thing in these stories. This is VERY GOOD READ. These stories are about difficult decisions they have to make at Christmas.