This book was good. A little slow at the beginning and a little dramatic at the end compared to the rest of the book.

The Christmas Quilt is the third book in the Amish, romantic suspense Shadow Lake trilogy. Each book stars one of the King sisters. This is the youngest sister, Colette’s story. Colette has been walking out with Matthew Mueller with the understanding that they were to be married, although their engagement was never publicly announced. Matthew’s Uncle Saul who lived in Missouri, was ill and asked for him to come and help him. Saul is very wealthy and has a ward, Shelah, who he wants Matthew to marry. When Saul dies, Mattie is terribly confused and heads home to talk to his family. Shelah hops on the bus even though he doesn’t want her to come. Mattie shows up at Collette’s sister’s wedding where Shelah proudly announces that she is his fiancé. It is obvious that Mattie doesn’t love Shelah, and she doesn’t seem to love him either. What is really going on?

This is the third book in the series, but it can be read as a standalone story. I would recommend you read them in order if you plan on reading the series though as each book will spoil the one before it. The Christmas Quilt is an enjoyable and engaging story, with surprises, twists and intrigue. I was invested in the story from the beginning and read it whenever I could and staying up late to finish it. I really liked the characters, both Mattie’s family and Collette’s were loving, faithful and helpful. They were great listeners, but let them sort out things for themselves as long as it followed their beliefs. I could never had been as calm and forgiving as Collette was at first. When she didn’t know what was going on, she tried to help Mattie and Shelah, as well as forgive him. Mattie did frustrate me at times. I know he was trying to protect everyone, but if he had told his parents what was happening, maybe things would have been different. This was a good romantic suspense story, and I liked how Lenora Worth kept the Amish culture and simple life while keeping us on the edge of our seats. I read this as part of Christmas in July. I enjoyed the simple traditions around the Christmas season, and of course the scholars’ performance is a highlight of the Amish Community. If you enjoy Amish fiction, romantic suspense and a happily ever after, you should pick this book up.

I received a free copy of, The Christmas Quilt by Lenora Worth, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book three of The Shadow Lake Series books. I have read a lot of Lenora Worth's book, I love the clean romance books she writes. Colette realizes she is in love with her friend Matthew, but when Matthew returns home it is with another women. To help relax herself she decides to make a quilt about Matthew. This was a pleasurable read. Colette is a great character I really reading about her through her journey.

Collette King has watched her sisters fall in love and today Eliza is marrying Levi. She is happy for her sister but is having questions about Matthew Mueller who has been away for several months helping his uncle. Having planned to marry, recent contact with Mattie ended with a strange argument while on a phone call. She worries he won't be home for the wedding. When he walks in with a pretty female stranger grasping his arm Collette is heartbroken. Anger sets in when the woman declares that she and Matthew are to be married.
There are a lot of twists and turns in this suspenseful story. It is an excellent follow-up third book in The Shadow Lake Series by one of my favorite authors, Lenora Worth. To follow the series theme, Collette works on a quilt honoring her relationship with Mattie.
Devastating secrets, a large inheritance, past sins with dire consequences and heartache are part of the fast-moving plot. The need for honesty, openness and forgiveness are a serious message here.
I received an advanced reader's copy from Kensington Publishing/Zebra Books via NetGalley. This is my own unsolicited opinion. It's an excellent read for older teens to senior adults to enjoy. I have really enjoyed this series.
Possible triggers: sexual predator, kidnapping. Nothing graphic! A clean read.

This is the first book I have read by this author and it's a five star. Colette King can't wait for the return of her life long friend, the boy who gave her, her first kiss, the one she wants to marry, Matthew Mueller. When he shows up at her sisters wedding with a new girl, Shelah on his arm. Colette is devastated. At every turn, a very spoiled Shelah makes it known that her and Matthew will marry. Maggie her sister encourages her to start a memory quilt of all the wonderful times she had with Matthew but it only makes her heart hurt more.
In the many twists of the story a secret is kept about Matthew and a death bed promise to his uncle. Wow, this book kept me up reading all night! I will now put this author on the must read list and go back and read the begining of the Shadow Lake series.

The Christmas Quilt by Lenora Worth is a suspenseful, Amish romance. Being the third book in the series, a great resolution is expected and delivered.

There are many twists in the story that kept me on my toes, shedding a few tears along the way. Be prepared for this page-turner.

A copy was provided for my review. All opinions are my own.

This is the third book in the Shadow Lake Inn series, but it can be read as a standalone (though a greater appreciation of the characters will come from reading the prior books). It's nice to see how quilts play a part in the story. Characters are well crafted and realistic. It's a quick read overall, and readers who enjoy sweet romances may want to add this to their TBR pile.

A secret that involved family, a secret that never has been told. A truth that needed to be told.

An enjoyable series of sisters that turned to quilt making to see the love of their life in a different way. To look away from the circumstances and to see God's hand in their troubles. It is the case for Colette King and Matthew Mueller. Matthew has been called away to help an uncle he does not know. Before he left, he and Colette had taken their friendship to another level. However, the distance and time seemed to have cooled Matthew off that he upon his arrival he has a brought a young woman home with him. He tries to explain to Colette but hurt, pride, and misunderstanding (that I do not blame her) keeps her from trusting him. Matthew can only reveal so much to protect the ones he love including Colette. Upon Colette's mother's suggestion, she makes a quilt of their life together has friends, co-workers and the possibility of having a life together.

There were a few twists and turns in this romance full of misunderstanding and grief, however, it is during these times that our character reveals itself. Both Colette and Matthew discover faith in a whole new light. Such has it is when it comes to the issues of the heart.

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

The Christmas Quilt is the third book in the Shadow Lake series. In this story, Collette, the youngest King sister, finally realizes that she truly is in love with her long-time friend Matthew. The problem is that when Matthew returns home after helping his uncle who recently passed away, he is joined by his uncle’s ward who announces that she and Matthew are engaged. After several unexpected things happen, Collette enlists the help of her sisters and their husbands to get the full story of Mattie’s new fiancé.

This story is very entertaining and engaging with lots of surprises and intrigue. I basically read the entire book on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. I haven’t read many Amish mystery stories in the past, and although I was a bit concerned that it would take away from the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle, it didn’t. The characters were likable and interesting, and it was great to read more about the other King sisters and get a glimpse into how their lives have progressed.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian fiction or Amish stories. And if you haven’t already, you will definitely want to read the previous books in the Shadow Lake series.

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

I enjoyed this story that centered around Collect. The sister that is single and in love with Matthew. I couldn't wait to see what happened at the end. A Very good read.

One of the best books I’ve read this year! The Christmas Quilt is like a patch work of emotions. There’s a little bit of almost everything in this story. Humor, tears, feelings of betrayal and romance. The story takes place as the Christmas season approaches and on into Christmas week. I loved the characters but a few of them made me want to give them a piece of my mind! As I was drawn into the story I could actually feel Colette’s feeling of betrayal as her story unfolded. This book had me reading on into the wee hours of the morning. Definitely the best book in the Shadow Lake series! Not sure if this series is to continue but hopefully we haven’t heard the last of the King Family and the Shadow Lake Inn.

Colette’s sister, Eliza and her fiancé are getting married and Colette regrets that her boyfriend won’t be attending the wedding. He has been gone for six months helping his sick Uncle in another state. Lately Colette hasn’t heard much from Matthew but she is totally heart broken when he appears at the wedding reception with another beautiful woman on his arm. How could Matthew be so cruel to Colette and especially at her sisters wedding?

I highly recommend this book to readers of Amish Romance and fans of Lenora Worth. The Christmas Quilt is the third book of the Shadow Lake Series. This book could be read as a stand alone but characters have been carried over from the first two books of the series. This book is scheduled to be released on 8/22/23.

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

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This is the third book in this series, and as with the others, one of the sisters is urged to make a quilt that represents her relationship with the man of her dreams.

This is King sister Colette's story and her long time admirer Mathew Muller, as the book opens Colette thinks she and Maddie are engaged, but then he arrives with a young Amish woman on his arm, you are in for a page turner to find answers.

This read does have some disturbing things in it, but the author does a great job with this sensitive topic, and it does lead to an opening of old wounds, and hopefully to some healing.

There is also a deathbed promise, along with danger from a disturbed individual, but I was quickly page turning, and obstacles are thrown in the path of these people!

In the end I enjoyed this read, and wished there were more sisters to follow!

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

The Christmas Quilt is the third installment from Lenora Worth's Shadow Lake series. I thought it was a pretty good and sweet read. I am giving it four and a half stars.

This is the 3rd book about the King Sisters. I have not read the previous two books. This book can stand alone.
It's Eliza's wedding day. Collette is looking forward to her own wedding to Matthew. She and Matthew have known each other since they were babies but just recently realized the love between them.

Matthew's Uncle Saul had called him to Missouri to help him with his farm as Saul knew he was dying. On his deathbed, Saul told Matthew news that would devastate his family's lives.

At the wedding, Collette is dreaming about her own some day wedding when Matthew walks in, but he is not alone.

I really enjoyed how the quilts entered the story. The only thing is that I really do not think a quilt could be made in less than a month, esp. how these were described. This book is about love, courage, trusting and not giving up.

This is the 3rd in a series about the Shadow Lake Inn -- the 3rd daughter to get married. Collette's intended, Matthew has to go away suddenly before they can tell the Bishop of their plans to marry. Matthew's uncle dies while he is at his property helping him out. Before his death he talks Matthew into marrying his ward and taking care of her when he dies. Matthew returns to his home and Collette but the ward is following behind and trying to stir up trouble. There's a lot of angst and twists until it is all resolved but it comes out ok in the end.

I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my own honest opinion.

The Christmas Quilt is a very well written Amish romance. Good plot and character dynamics. Recommend this sweet read. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

Such a fun story when two sisters, Esther and Lizzie, the local matchmakers, decide to matchmaker for each other. Turns out, it is the same man, a retired dentist named Benjamin Stoltzfus, a retired dentist. There is a little mystery behind the English man with an Amish last name who rents a cabin front the sisters. Read along to see if either sister ends up with Benjamin and if there is more to his story than he is willing to share.

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

While Matthew was away helping on his Uncles farm his best friend Collette realizes that she is in love with him. But when Matthew returns he has a woman with him who says that she is to marry him. Matthew uncle died and left him everything including his ward who he wanted Matthew to marry. Matthew wants Collette. How can he settle this dilemma? Good story