"Sewn with Joy" is the third book of the Pinecraft Pie Shop Series. Although part of the series, the book can easily be read as a stand alone and the reader won't feel like they're missing out on anything.

The main character, Joy Miller is a very likeable person. She's sweet and humble and tries her best to do what is right. Her beau, Matthew Slagel, is a person that seems likeable enough, but he had a side to him I didn't care for - the human side that has a temper and cares too much for what others think and say.

"Sewn with Joy" deals with many issues and had a fantastic message behind it - not just a sappy Amish romance. I'm not sure if an Amish woman would have handled things the way Joy did, but I will say it made for a great story with lots of lessons about God, Christianity, forgiveness, love, and redemption.

Some of the topics brought up were real but may be triggers for some, including suicide, abortion, and infidelity. The issues were handled well and the message was fantastic! This is a book that focuses a lot on God's forgiveness and coming to Christ.

"Sewn with Joy" is a great book that will inspire you to possibly get back into the Word and to remember what sacrifices were made on the Cross. An excellent book with a message for all!

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley. I was not required to post a positive review - but one of my honest opinion.

SEWN WITH JOY is the third book in this series. Filled with yummy recipes, Amish quotes, and sewing tips, it is so much more than a simple story. The faith message is also strong and powerful.



Joy is sweet, peaceful, and appropriately named. Matthew is judgmental, angry, and he made me furious. Why would Joy want to marry a man like that? A man whose father is like that? I dated a guy like Matthew for awhile, but I wasn't good enough for their oh-so-perfect Southern Baptist family. Never mind that they made up and believed lies. I was so hoping Matthew wasn't the hero and that Joy would find a man like the one I married.



Rowan I loved. He made some mistakes and was cautious but he was so sweet. I also loved Will and Abraham for speaking truth in someone's life.



The book was slow and easily put down, which was just what I needed as I was under a tight deadline at my job and had very little time to read. The ending and the faith message was outstanding.



I got a copy free. All opinions are my own.

Two worlds in collision - one is the proper Amish one, one is the wild following of God. Joy is to decide - to live the proper, rule-obiding life, or will she serve her neighbours?

The best in the series yet!
The conflict is real, the pain is real. And it is an interesting, catchy read!

The TV crowd comes to Pinecraft to shot the TV series about the Amish. And the Amish people are not happy about the supposed profanity and usage of the Amish environment.
Joy Miller would normally agree and be cautious, but her Dat is seriously ill and the treatment is expensive. So when the director offers her a job, she agrees. This is the answer to their prayers! But her boyfriend strongly disagrees - after all, he is the bishop's son and it is expected of him to be the proper one.
The main actress Alicia is hurting inside. She made serious mistakes and her marriage with Rowan, the series director, is broken. Her soul needs healing.
And Joy registers the thirst for God. But to be with the Englischers means she will go against her people, against Matt!
Will they all find God?

Read this. This is a strong book. Yes, there is a gentle push towards the morale of the story, but the morale is so good! The message is deep and the characters are very relatable.
I might be slightly annoyed with Matt, but there is a growth in him at the end. And Elizabeth saves the day, as always. I seriously like this wise, old lady. I need her in my life.

Good book, it wasn't one that I really could get into.

I loved the third book in this series. They have all been unique in their own way! But there is still another daughter younger than the three in this series so far. Hoping for more than a trilogy here.
Matthew is the Bishops son is he able to go against his wishes to court her beloved? Read and see what happens in the third of this wonderfully sweet story not without it's ups and downs.

Loved this series and was really disappointed that there weren't more books. The twist of a television show and modern day living meeting Amish living really added to the storyline. Likeable characters and an easy read. Would recommend!