Mattie Zook’s father sent her to her aunt’s home in Colorado after she brought a lawsuit against a neighbor, not the Amish way of doing things. She’s furious at being in the small town of Byler, and doesn’t mind voicing her dissatisfaction to new acquaintances. Her opinionated, tactless manner turned me off, but I kept with the story.
She meets Freeman Sensenig, brother of her new, twin friends. He’s also prone to say what he thinks, which infuriates Mattie. Two such souls would seem to constantly clash.
An anti-Amish townsman, one of three town council members, passes laws aimed at making life difficult for the Amish. Up in arms, Mattie runs against him for his seat on the council. It’s not an Amish-like pursuit, but she’s in her rumschpringe.
The escapades are just beginning.

As always when Jennifer Beckstrand writes you are sure to have a smile on your face and joy in your heart. Meet Mattie and Freeman as they navigate Amish and Englischer lifestyle. Their journey teaches us to be strong in our convictions and to trust Gott's will as he always has a plan. Their "unconventional" journey takes them into a small town political arena and the trouble that it brings out even in a small town. I was honored to read an advance copy of this book and provide my honest and unbiased review of this book. Ms. Beckstrand never fails to leave the reader with joy and a smile. Thank you.

My thoughts: Jennifer Beckstrand writes Amish fiction like none other with unconventional characters and storylines. The book was well-written if somewhat unbelievable, but it was good. I enjoyed seeing how Mattie goes about her plans. If you like unique Amish fiction you will love this book. I was given a copy free and all opinions aare my own.

I’ve come to love Jennifer Beckstrand’s books because of the quirky characters. And oh my. Mattie is definitely a quirky, fun character. But we always find these quirky characters have huge hearts and feel deeply.

The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unconventional Niece will keep you laughing as you’re cheering Mattie along. And her suitors. Two of them. Whom will she choose? Read this book to find out. You’ll be glad you did. I mean, where else will you find an Amish maedel running for public office?

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

Congratulations to Jennifer Beckstrand and Kensington Books, Zebra for the third book in the Amish Quiltmaker romance book series. The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece Is a great addition to this group. Such an exciting read.

Mattie Zook is not your average Amish girl. She has been sent to Monte Vista, Colorado from the Lancaster area to stay with her Aunt Easter on her farm. This was done to help curve Mattie’s Rebellious streak. When there is a local ordinances Passed that discriminated against the Amish Mattie decides to take matters in her own hands and use her rumschpringe time to do something about the problem.

One can not help but enjoy the scrimmages between Mattie and Freeman As they navigate the waters of their new friendship.

Every emotion Imaginable will come forward in the story. There is love, hate, adventure, as well as romantic rivals that show up in this story. Once you start you just can’t put it down. It will hold your attention from beginning to end.

Pre-order your copy today. It will be available October 25, 2022.

Thank you again Kingston books for allowing me to read this news story of Jennifer’s. Opinions are my own and I was not required to offer a positive review.

I can't think of a time lately when I have had those laugh aloud moments when reading a book! Jennifer Beckstrand's ability to throw in some quirky comments by her characters is delightful and refreshing.

When Mattie Zook, a young Amish woman finds herself smack dab in the middle of a run for public office things get to be that edge of your seat kind of interesting. Mattie is in her rumpschpringe so running for office wouldn't get her into too much trouble. Known for being very opinionated Mattie has been sent to stay with her aunt and uncle as a way of trying to tame her thoughts after she brought suit against a neighbor for a disagreement but her stay on her Aunt Esther's farm seems to be doing just the opposite. Aunt Esther who is expecting a baby needs to find a way to keep Mattie from going too far and enlisted the aid of Freeman Sensenig. Freeman has the reputation of being a sound and sensible young farmer. Mattie becomes upset when the Amish community are told they can't use their buggies on the main highways. This makes Mattie very determined to help the Amish community thus begins the run for office.
Mattie has a lot to learn about her run for public office and the requirements she must abide by so an Englisher friend of Esther's steps in to help Mattie., Freeman decides he must protect Mattie from the town bully Bill Isom.
Through humorous twists and turn Mattie and Freeman find themselves drawn to each other and the story will have you reading well into the night.
Jennifer Beckstrand has written a fun and entertaining book with delightful characters. It is one of those in the series that leaves you with that feel good feeling.
I highly recommend this book and was provided with a copy on netgalley ad was under no obligation to post a review. Five stars for sure!!

As with the first two books in this series, this book was fun to read, different in a good way, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was fortunate to receive an advance copy and agreed to write an honest review. I really encourage reading the other reviews. They express this book very well -- I couldn't say anything better than what they did. Jennifer Beckstrand books never disappoint me.

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As with Jennifer Beckstrands other books you can count on the humor. Her voice can be heard through the entire book and it keeps you until the very last page. From the first sentence Jennifer Beckstrand has me back in the town of Byler Colorado . We are quickly introduced to the characters of the story. The two main characters Mattie and Freeman constantly disagree written with the charm and humor that Jennifer beckstrand possesses. The story tells of Mattie being livid by the new town council rule when Cathy Larsen comes through the door saying someone should do something. Although Mattie hates the town and just wants to go home she now has a reason to stay-to run for town council- and who best to help her but the man who does not like her and thinks it’s a bad idea Freeman. I loved this story and recommend it to anyone who loves a good, funny romance novel. I can’t wait for Jennifer Beckstrands next novel!!!

I can't resist Jennifer Beckstrand's books. She recently came to my State and I so wanted to meet her. Unfortunately, I couldn't get there to let her know how much enjoyment she gives me with her books.

Mattie is a young but a determined Amish woman who was sent to Colorado as a punishment by her father. No sooner than she gets there she finds herself in the thick of things!!!

All the characters in this book were a delight to read about. Looking forward to another installment!

I received this ebook to review from the author.

The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unconventional Niece is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone. I enjoyed the story of Mattie and Freeman. This is not your usual Amish story and it was refreshing. Mattie is sent to Colorado from Pennsylvania because she took it upon herself to sue her father’s neighbor which doesn’t follow the Amish ways. Mattie goes to stay with her Aunt Esther and gets involved in a controversy there in Colorado. It is also a fun and witty romance between Mattie and Freeman. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books/Zebra for the E-ARC. This is my own opinion.

Fun story! Freeman doesn't know what to think of the newcomer Mattie Zook. She is very outspoken, and he is shocked when she decides to run for city council. There is an ordinance in their town that affects every Amish citizen and she is determined to see it overturned. So she decides to run for city council and that stirs up all kinds of trouble. He secretly works with her campaign, since the Amish don't mix in to politics at all. Through all of the struggle, Freeman and Mattie grow closer together in their unique way. A wonderful story that is fun to read!

I enjoyed this book mainly because it is so different than any of the other Amish books I have read. It’s not everyday you read about a young outspoken Amish woman, Mattie, who decides to run for town council. Freeman, who lives in the community, gets drawn into being her campaign manager, even though they do not think highly of each other when they first meet. Pick up this book and watch the sparks fly as between her running mate and the community as she lets her voice be heard.

Such a fun story that I found entertaining and hard to put down. Jennifer Beckstrand writes some amazing books.

All words and opinions are my own. I was given a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review.

A humorous Amish Romance that had me laughing out loud many times as I read the book. I always enjoy any book I read by Jennifer Beckstrand because her books are uplifting and entertaining. I found this story to be original, easy to read, fun and a page turner. This was a different type of Amish story because readers don’t usually find Amish characters getting involved with politics.

Mattie Zook has always been different than the regular Amish ladies. After she sues a disagreeable neighbor her Father sends her to live with her Aunt Esther and Uncle Levi who live in the small town of Byler Colorado. When the Town Council decides to limit the Amish on where they can drive their buggies and where they can’t Mattie rolls up her sleeves and gets involved in trying to overturn the unfair new law. Since the Amish are passive people they do not get involved in politics. Mattie is on her Rumschpringe so she decides to run against Bill Isom in the upcoming election for his seat in the town’s council. Bill is a bully who runs everything in town and Mattie wants only to be a voice for the Amish people. Bill will do whatever he can to tarnish her reputation and make her look bad to the voters.

There’s a lot about running in an election that Mattie doesn’t know about. Cathy Larsen, an Englischer friend of Esther’s steps up to the plate and volunteers to help Mattie with the election. Cathy gets Freeman Sensenig, a very handsome unmarried Amish man, to be Mattie’s Campaign Manager. Freeman is concerned about what Bill plans to do to Mattie to make her look bad. Freeman tries to talk her out of running for Council telling her how foolish it would be. The Amish people are against her running for office and Esther tries to get Mattie to change her mind. Will Mattie stand up to Bill and continue to run in the election for town council or will she listen to her Amish Campaign manager and learn to quilt instead?

I recommend this book to readers of Amish Fiction and to those who enjoy a fun read. This is book 3 of The Amish Quilt Makers series. This book can be read without reading the other 2 books first although Characters are bought over from the other books to this one. This book is scheduled to be released on 10/25/22.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed here in this review are my own.

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In this third book of the Quiltmaker Romance series, we meet Mattie Zook, a very outspoken Amish girl still in her rumschpringe. She believes in standing for what is right and finds out that her actions are not very accepted by the Amish. Rather than being non-confrontive, she chooses to stand up against issues that are aimed at the Amish. Her father actually sent her from their home in Pennsylvania to Colorado to her aunt’s home as a punishment for her action. While in Colorado, she becomes very upset over actions against the Amish there and decided to run for town council against a very combative Englisher. Everyone in town becomes involved in the battle for council seat.

This is an enjoyable read as we see lots of humor and matchmaking taking place. Englisher, Cathy, and Amish young men, Caleb and Freeman make this very interesting reading! I receive a copy of this book from Kensington Books, Zebra and NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.

I enjoyed reading this book very much. Mattie Zook's family has sent her from Pennsylvania to stay with her Aunt Esther in Colorado. Her aunt has one toddler already, and with another baby on the way, she could use the help. However, the main reason her family sent her was to get her out of their Amish community and let the people there cool down. Mattie has a strong instinct for social justice and is also so outspoken that she has disturbed quite a few people there.

Unfortunately for peace in her new community, the local city council decided to ban Amish horse drawn buggies from using most public streets in the community - a law that would require the Amish to travel much longer routes. Mattie's decision to run for city council herself was not popular in her new Amish community.

Meanwhile, her aunt was trying to entertain her by arranging frequent visits from a boy younger than she was (and colorblind) to work together on puzzles. Needless to say, he had a little difficulty with that. Mattie has another interest as well - a handsome local farmer, Freeman Sensenig, who is helping her with her campaign, even though he disapproves.

My thanks to publisher Kensington Books, Zebra and NetGalley for a review copy of this book. It was a fun read, and a pleasure to read and review.

Another wonderful story by author Jennifer Beckstrand! You will fall in love with Mattie, not your ordinary Amish maidel! Sent to Colorado to help her Aunt Esther prepare for the birth of her second child she finds way more action there than she bargained for..... An Amish woman running for an English position in city Government, oh my! All the while attracting the attention of 2 young Amish suitors. How can this possibly have a happy ending? A delightfully funny story!

Jennifer Beckstrand gets my vote with “The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece”! This is the third book in “The Amish Quiltmaker’s” series. It can be a stand alone book, but the first two were so great that you will want to read them all.
Mattie Zoom moves from Pennsylvania to Colorado. Colorado is nothing like Pennsylvania. It’s dry and dusty and has very few people. Things go from bad to worse when thr Town Council passes a law stating that Amish buggies aren’t allowed on main roads. Mattie is the only person who wants to fight against this law and she does it by running for the town council. She makes some new friends and enemies along the way. You have to read this book to see how the story plays out!
I love how the author weaves in all of the characters, new and old. We see a great deal of Esther and Levi from book one. Cathy, a driver for the Amish, is one of my favorite characters. I hope Ms. Beckstrand writes more books in this series! I want to thank the author, Kensington Books and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Mattie Zook is in her rumschpringe but instead of partying with the Englisch, she is standing up for what she believes is right. When doing so means she sues a neighbor, her father sends her from her Pennsylvania Dutch home to live with her aunt Esther Kiem in Colorado. His plan backfires when Mattie becomes outraged about local discrimination against the Amish and runs for Town Council. Freeman Sensenig doesn’t like Mattie much – he finds her stubborn and opinionated among other things – but somehow he ends up being her campaign manager. As the campaign wears on, to his surprise Freeman finds himself drawn closer to Mattie and wants to protect her at all costs. Mattie also finds herself drawn to Freeman but will getting involved with him ruin her dream of making things better for the Amish?

The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece is the delightful, wickedly funny, third book in Jennifer Beckstrand’s Amish Quiltmaker romance series. Just when I think the series can’t get any better or funnier, Beckstrand surprises me – I think this is the best one yet and I loved the first two books in the series! Mattie is a delightful character – headstrong, not a typical Amish character, outspoken, opinionated, brave, willing to fight for wrong even if it alienates her from other Amish, yet not wanting to hurt those closest to her. Freeman is also a good character – also a bit headstrong and opinionated but a hard worker, dedicated and loyal to those he cares about. Together they make a great couple and they had me smiling through much of the book. I also laughed through much of the book – Beckstrand has a wicked sense of humor, especially with Cathy’s character – easily one of my all time favorite characters in any book series! The race for Town Council was nicely done with the perfect ending. Well done by Beckstrand!

I loved Freeman and Mattie’s sweet Amish romance. The story is filled with all the emotions, the connections and the love plus, real relatable issues are addressed and resolved. Because of her unconventional choice at home, Mattie has been sent from her community in Leola Pennsylvania to stay with her aunt in the Byler, Colorado Amish community. Freeman is in the community and the son of a potato farmer. Despite the sparks, Freeman and Mattie clash from their first meeting. But when Mattie decides to run for town council to try to overturn an unjust buggy ordinance, Freeman agrees to assist her in secret. Freeman and Mattie are real, relatable people who have flaws, but are really trying to just do their best to follow God’s path and be good members of their community. On the way to their HEA, Freeman and Mattie have to deal with lack of support from some community members and learn to trust their own hearts and beliefs to find their way to a loving, respectful, and faith based relationship. This book has a little bit of everything - sweet moments, strong friendships and family, real life issues, imperfect characters, misunderstandings, laughs, and so much love. Jennifer Beckstrand did a phenomenal job of drawing me into the tale which allowed me to feel a part of the story and the characters’ lives rather than a simple observer. The emotions, issues, and challenges the characters face are universal and could easily be experienced in any segment of society. Expect to feel all the feels when you read this book - joy, sorrow, anxiety, love, and relief. You’ll definitely laugh, cry, gasp, and grit your teeth. I especially loved Mattie’s internal monologue.

Another winner by Jennifer Beckstrand! Whats better than a spunky, stubborn woman? A spunky, stubborn Amish woman!
After initiating a law suit in her small Pennsylvania home town. (which goes againts Amish beliefs) Mattie's father sends her to an Aunt & Uncle in a small Colorado town. Shortly after her arrival in Colorado, the despicable town council leader passes an ordinance prohibiting the Amish from driving their horse & buggies on main roads. Mattie soon teams up with an elderly Englisher lady & finds herself butting heads with nasty Councilman Bill. Fun, funny, frustrating & charming events follow as Mattie fights for her Amish friends. Another must read by a wonderful author!!
~DKWM~