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Amish Marketplace #3
The Coffee Corner
In this third installment of Amy Clipston’s Amish Marketplace series, an acquaintance grows into love over a few well-timed cups of coffee.
Alongside her cousins who have booths of their own, Bethany Gingerich runs a busy and successful coffee and donut stand at the Amish market. Since she has café-style tables and chairs, her regular customers enjoy purchasing a morning treat so they can sit and talk to their friends.
Micah Zook and his grandfather, Enos, visit Bethany every Saturday morning to purchase coffee and donuts before going to work at Enos’s custom outdoor furniture shop. Bethany enjoys talking to Micah and Enos, and she’s always thought Micah was handsome—but she doesn’t think her crush will ever result in anything more.
When Micah and his grandfather don’t come to see her one Saturday morning, Bethany begins to worry. And when she learns that tragedy has struck, she wonders how to help Micah in his time of need. Turns out he needs a friend now more than ever, and Bethany may be just the kind of friend that God has provided for him.
Alongside her cousins who have booths of their own, Bethany Gingerich runs a busy and successful coffee and donut stand at the Amish market. Since she has café-style tables and chairs, her regular customers enjoy purchasing a morning treat so they can sit and talk to their friends.
Micah Zook and his grandfather, Enos, visit Bethany every Saturday morning to purchase coffee and donuts before going to work at Enos’s custom outdoor furniture shop. Bethany enjoys talking to Micah and Enos, and she’s always thought Micah was handsome—but she doesn’t think her crush will ever result in anything more.
When Micah and his grandfather don’t come to see her one Saturday morning, Bethany begins to worry. And when she learns that tragedy has struck, she wonders how to help Micah in his time of need. Turns out he needs a friend now more than ever, and Bethany may be just the kind of friend that God has provided for him.
336 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2020
About the author
Amy Clipston
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Contemporary Romance (Non-Amish)
• The Heart of Splendid Lake (2021)
• The View from Coral Cove (5/2022)
• On the Way to Christmas (Anthology) (10/2022)
• Something Old, Something New (1/2023)
An Amish Legacy
1. Foundation of Love (2022)
2. Building a Future (2022)
3. Breaking New Ground (2023)
4. The Hearts of Shelter (2023)
An Amish Marketplace
1. The Bake Shop (2019)
2. The Farm Stand (2020)
3. The Coffee Corner (2020)
4. The Jam and Jelly Nook (2021)
An Amish Homestead
1. A Place at our Table (2017)
2. Room on the Porch Swing (2018)
3. Seat by the Hearth (2018)
4. A Welcome at Our Door (2019)
An Amish Heirloom
1. The Forgotten Recipe (2015)
2. The Courtship Basket (2016)
3. The Cherished Quilt (2017)
4. The Beloved Hope Chest (2017)
Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel
1. A Hopeful Heart (2013)
2. A Mother’s Secret (2014)
3. A Dream of Home (2015)
4. A Simple Prayer (2015)
Kauffman Amish Bakery
1. A Gift of Grace (2009)
2. A Promise of Hope (2010)
3. A Place of Peace (2011)
4. A Life of Joy (2012)
5. A Season of Love (2012)
Amish Anthologies
• An Amish Kitchen (2012) – Spoonful of Love (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Cradle (2015) – A Son for Always (This story complements A Mother’s Secret)
• An Amish Market (2016) – Love Birds (This story complements The Forgotten Recipe)
• An Amish Harvest (2016) – Love & Buggy Rides (This complements The Courtship Basket)
• An Amish Home (2017) – Home Sweet Home (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Summer (2017) – Summer Storms (Stand-alone story)
• Amish Sweethearts (2018) –Complements The Kauffman Amish Bakery Series and also has a sequel to my story in An Amish Summer
• An Amish Heirloom (2018) – Complements A Place at our Table
• An Amish Homecoming (2018) – Complements A Place at our Table
• Seasons of an Amish Garden (2019) – Complements The Christmas Cat, novella included in An Amish Christmas Love
• An Amish Reunion (2019) – Complements Room on the Porch Swing
• An Amish Christmas Bakery (2019) – Cookies and Cheer (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Singing (2021) (Collection of four stories by Amy Clipston)
• An Amish Christmas Wedding (2020) –Evergreen Love (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Barn Raising (2021)
• An Amish Schoolroom (2021)
• An Amish Quilting Bee (2021)
Young Adult
1. Roadside Assistance (2011)
2. Reckless Heart (2012) (Kauffman Amish Bakery young adult book)
3. Destination Unknown (2014)
4. Miles from Nowhere (2015)
Non-Fiction
A Gift of Love (2014)
Seasonal
• A Plain and Simple Christmas (2010) Naomi’s Gift (2011)
• Kauffman Amish Christmas Collection (2012)
• An Amish Christmas Gift (2015) includes Naomi’s Gift
• An Amish Christmas Love (2017) –The Christmas Cat
• An Amish Christmas Bakery (2019)
• An Amish Christmas Wedding (2020)
• On the Way to Christmas (2022)
Contemporary Romance (Non-Amish)
• The Heart of Splendid Lake (2021)
• The View from Coral Cove (5/2022)
• On the Way to Christmas (Anthology) (10/2022)
• Something Old, Something New (1/2023)
An Amish Legacy
1. Foundation of Love (2022)
2. Building a Future (2022)
3. Breaking New Ground (2023)
4. The Hearts of Shelter (2023)
An Amish Marketplace
1. The Bake Shop (2019)
2. The Farm Stand (2020)
3. The Coffee Corner (2020)
4. The Jam and Jelly Nook (2021)
An Amish Homestead
1. A Place at our Table (2017)
2. Room on the Porch Swing (2018)
3. Seat by the Hearth (2018)
4. A Welcome at Our Door (2019)
An Amish Heirloom
1. The Forgotten Recipe (2015)
2. The Courtship Basket (2016)
3. The Cherished Quilt (2017)
4. The Beloved Hope Chest (2017)
Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel
1. A Hopeful Heart (2013)
2. A Mother’s Secret (2014)
3. A Dream of Home (2015)
4. A Simple Prayer (2015)
Kauffman Amish Bakery
1. A Gift of Grace (2009)
2. A Promise of Hope (2010)
3. A Place of Peace (2011)
4. A Life of Joy (2012)
5. A Season of Love (2012)
Amish Anthologies
• An Amish Kitchen (2012) – Spoonful of Love (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Cradle (2015) – A Son for Always (This story complements A Mother’s Secret)
• An Amish Market (2016) – Love Birds (This story complements The Forgotten Recipe)
• An Amish Harvest (2016) – Love & Buggy Rides (This complements The Courtship Basket)
• An Amish Home (2017) – Home Sweet Home (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Summer (2017) – Summer Storms (Stand-alone story)
• Amish Sweethearts (2018) –Complements The Kauffman Amish Bakery Series and also has a sequel to my story in An Amish Summer
• An Amish Heirloom (2018) – Complements A Place at our Table
• An Amish Homecoming (2018) – Complements A Place at our Table
• Seasons of an Amish Garden (2019) – Complements The Christmas Cat, novella included in An Amish Christmas Love
• An Amish Reunion (2019) – Complements Room on the Porch Swing
• An Amish Christmas Bakery (2019) – Cookies and Cheer (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Singing (2021) (Collection of four stories by Amy Clipston)
• An Amish Christmas Wedding (2020) –Evergreen Love (Stand-alone story)
• An Amish Barn Raising (2021)
• An Amish Schoolroom (2021)
• An Amish Quilting Bee (2021)
Young Adult
1. Roadside Assistance (2011)
2. Reckless Heart (2012) (Kauffman Amish Bakery young adult book)
3. Destination Unknown (2014)
4. Miles from Nowhere (2015)
Non-Fiction
A Gift of Love (2014)
Seasonal
• A Plain and Simple Christmas (2010) Naomi’s Gift (2011)
• Kauffman Amish Christmas Collection (2012)
• An Amish Christmas Gift (2015) includes Naomi’s Gift
• An Amish Christmas Love (2017) –The Christmas Cat
• An Amish Christmas Bakery (2019)
• An Amish Christmas Wedding (2020)
• On the Way to Christmas (2022)
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June 29, 2022
This is an Amish Fiction, and this is the 3rd book in the Amish Marketplace series. I have read and review both Book one and Book two in this series before reading this book. I have to say I wish this book took place more in the Marketplace. I missed the marketplace setting in this book because there most only a few times in this book that took place in the marketplace. I also wanted the cousins to talk more in this book because that was some of my favorite things of the other two books. This book was good, and I really loved it. I just did not love it as much as the other two because of the two reason said earlier. I have read this book twice (once the kindle e-book and second listen to the e-audiobook). I have to say both times I really enjoyed this book. The narrator was good. I would not say the audiobook was great, but it is a good audiobook. If you like audiobooks you should check this book out on audiobook, but if you prefer reading then check out the book. I do not think one was really better then the other. The kindle e-book was easy to read, and I read it in no time because I was so into the story. I have to say that Amy Clipson writes so well and brings all her books to life with her words. I was kindly provided an e-copy and an e-audiobook of this book by the publisher (Zondervan) or author (Amy Clipston) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review about how I feel about this book, and I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.
October 9, 2022
Bethany Gingerrich operates a coffee and donut stall at the Amish Marketplace. Micah Zook and his grandfather Enos come in regularly each Saturday before heading back to work at the custom made furniture business Enos owns and where Micah work Estranged from his own father, after tragedy struck his life Micah came to live and work with his grandfather. They have a close relationship. Bethany is attracted to Micah but though he comes in for coffee each week, he never seems inclined to take it further. Bethany wonders what is wrong with her that she cannot attract a man as did her two cousins Christiana and Salina. Why should Micah be any different? If she cannot be seen as a love interest she can at least be his friend. When Micah does not turn up one Saturday for his usual coffee Bethany is left to wonder why? Is he enamoured of flirt Sara Ann? Or could it be something more serious has kept away? Away from everything familiar it seems. In the course of this story secrets Enos has kept are exposed to the light.
This is a sweet, gentle read focussed on the Amish community. Not knowing much about the Amish, I enjoyed learning more of their customs and ways. All the coffee flavours Bethany came up with were interesting, though not the sort of thing that appeals to me. I like my coffee to just taste of coffee. It did not effect my enjoyment of the book though as it made for an entertaining read imagining all the flavours.
Bethany was a lovely bubbly character who draws people to her, even if if she is lacking confidence in her self. Micah is reserved and reluctant to let anyone into his life because of his past and his hurt. He is likeable, if stiff at times. Other characters are well drawn.
This is book three apparently in the Amish marketplace series, though it reads fine as a stand alone. It was a pleasing read and I enjoyed my time in the Amish world. It is written from a strongly faith based point of view so there are lots of conversations about God and prayer, which fits with the lives of the characters portrayed. An engaging read that subtly and thoughtfully meanders through the difficulties as they arise. A nice diversion and recommended read.
December 29, 2020
Years ago when I read the Kauffman Amish Bakery Series it was my favorite series by this author but now that title has some competition from this series. I just love everything about this series.
I really love how the characters don't disappear. What am I talking about you ask?
In some series you read the characters are in one book and that's it but in this book we get to see a continuation of the characters and stay updated on their lives.
We as readers make a connection with characters we read about and like and it's wonderful to keep that connection strong and we go forth reading other books in the series.
The romance was sweet and tender, not rushed but you could tell they both cared for each other a lot.
And the coffee flavors mentioned, oh my! I would really love to try some of those flavors.
The faith message came across strong and the community rallys around a character to lift him up mentally and spiritually.
I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
Pub Date 01 Dec 2020
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.
I really love how the characters don't disappear. What am I talking about you ask?
In some series you read the characters are in one book and that's it but in this book we get to see a continuation of the characters and stay updated on their lives.
We as readers make a connection with characters we read about and like and it's wonderful to keep that connection strong and we go forth reading other books in the series.
The romance was sweet and tender, not rushed but you could tell they both cared for each other a lot.
And the coffee flavors mentioned, oh my! I would really love to try some of those flavors.
The faith message came across strong and the community rallys around a character to lift him up mentally and spiritually.
I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
Pub Date 01 Dec 2020
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.
December 13, 2020
The Coffee Corner was an nice addition to the Amish Marketplace series. Bethany and Micah's story is the third in the series featuring a group of female cousins. This book features Bethany who owns the Coffee Corner. Bethany has a great personality but can get down on herself when it comes to relationships. She doesn't think anyone will care enough about her for marriage. When she meets Micah, she tries very hard to be a good friend to him. She is not aware of the personal baggage that he brings with him. He has a very troubled past and came to live with his grandparents when his relationship with his father deteriorated after the loss of his fiancée. When both his grandparents die within a year of each other, he has to face up to past hurts and find a way to move forward. Will he and Bethany be able to have a relationship?
I did like both Micah and Bethany, but it didn't mean that I didn't want to give them both a shake every now and then. They are both sweet and loving characters that need to realize that they have a lot to offer to someone else. Fortunately Bethany has a strong family to fall back on and they help her to make some good decisions and the ability to help others. The issues that both Bethany and Micah deal with are realistic and could happen to anyone, which is one thing I like about this series. They had an uphill struggle toward love throughout most of the story, due to the amount of heartache and hurt the Micah carried from the past and he wasn’t sure he could love again. I enjoy reading about the market and the many flavors of coffee that Bethany introduced were interesting. The secondary characters didn't play as large a role as in previous books, but they add just enough interest to remind us that they are all important in the lives of those who live and work in the area. The Amish Marketplace books are all enjoyable and I recommend them all to lovers of Amish Fiction. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Lauren Berst. I was pleased with the narration and enjoyed the use of subtle voice changes when reading the various characters. Her expression and tone were just right for this story. I was gifted a copy of this book upon request. The rating and opinions shared are my own.
I did like both Micah and Bethany, but it didn't mean that I didn't want to give them both a shake every now and then. They are both sweet and loving characters that need to realize that they have a lot to offer to someone else. Fortunately Bethany has a strong family to fall back on and they help her to make some good decisions and the ability to help others. The issues that both Bethany and Micah deal with are realistic and could happen to anyone, which is one thing I like about this series. They had an uphill struggle toward love throughout most of the story, due to the amount of heartache and hurt the Micah carried from the past and he wasn’t sure he could love again. I enjoy reading about the market and the many flavors of coffee that Bethany introduced were interesting. The secondary characters didn't play as large a role as in previous books, but they add just enough interest to remind us that they are all important in the lives of those who live and work in the area. The Amish Marketplace books are all enjoyable and I recommend them all to lovers of Amish Fiction. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Lauren Berst. I was pleased with the narration and enjoyed the use of subtle voice changes when reading the various characters. Her expression and tone were just right for this story. I was gifted a copy of this book upon request. The rating and opinions shared are my own.
March 21, 2021
Phew. That's done.
Like I said when I started reading this book, it was a gift to me by someone who knew that I love to read, and who had no idea what kind of books I like to read. It was a very kind thought and so I felt a bit obligated to read it. I went in knowing I probably wouldn't like it...and I didn't, but to be completely fair to the author, if you like simple adorable cutesy little love stories, this is the book for you. I do not like simplistic adorable cutesy little love stories and have a special place of disdain in my soul for Christian romance in particular.
I do not get this genre. I really don't. 99% of Christian romance novels are sheer, unadulterated garbage. I say this as someone who has read a copious amount of them: Linda Chaikin, Lori Wick, Janette Oke, I've read all of them. And I do mean ALL of them. Not just I've read all three authors, but I've read everything those authors have written, along with half a dozen other christian romance authors, and while some are better than others most of them have the same ultimate flaw: they are books entirely obsessed with romance. Why is that a problem? No one lives their lives completely obsessed with romance. 'Eros' is not the end-all and be-all of relationships, it is not all-consuming, it is not the focus of every waking moment of every day. These people, these characters, literally think of nothing else! This chick goes to church and spends the entire time worrying about why this dude didn't come to church! Um....that's kind of missing the point of going to church. She goes to work and spends the whole time at work worrying about things she heard that someone else heard that he said. You can't be very engaged with your job or enjoy it very much if you spend the entire time ruminating about whether or not a guy actually said what people said he said or not. These people never get hungry, or tired, or achy, they just go from extremes of horrible depression over the most idiotic of things and ecstatic highs because the dude/chick noticed the other dude/chick. I mean, yes, we all have those kinds of irrational feelings and thoughts, but they occupy pieces of our days, they don't occupy our entire being...at the very least every now and again physical necessities like eating, sleeping and bathing should push them out and give you a moment of respite. You try being depressed about a boy/girl when you are super hungry, the only thing you can think about is food. But that's the problem with these romance novels, the only thing that exists is romance. It's annoying.
The other annoying thing is how simplistic they are. Utterly mundane and predictable. You can look at my notes, on page 133 "oh, the grandpa is gonna die", what do you know, a couple dozen pages later, the grandpa dies. Other predictions: death of grandpa and relationship with Bethany is going to be the impetus for a reconciliation between Micah and his dad. Check. My life is horrible, nothing possibly can go right, I'm mad at God, what do I do? Turn to alcohol! Check. Boring. Predictable. Are Christian women so destitute of imagination that these are the only struggles we can imagine? Can we not be like Jacob and wrestle with the nature of God, his balance of mercy and justice, the mystery of the trinity, election versus free will? No, we have pseudo struggles with alcohol that last for an entire week and are resolved when a tearful maiden comes and begs us to give up this terrible vice. Please.
The emotional manipulation was heavy-handed and galling. Especially so because it was successful and made me cry! I hate how easily moved to tears I am. It's like the end of the Return of the King where you have a ten minute focus on Frodo's face. Yes. I know that this is a moving moment. I know that this is the culmination of the entire journey to this point. I understand that this is the moment of catharsis. I don't need a director metaphorically screaming at me with an overabundance of emotional manipulation. I find it irritating. I am perfectly capable of bawling my eyes out over hints, I don't need an aside from the director: "Audience bursts into tears." And that's what I felt like this author was doing.....that didn't stop me from crying at the intended times. Just because I can see the manipulation doesn't mean I don't fall prey to it. Super annoying.
Finally, the last thing that got to me was Micah's character. It doesn't make sense. The way he talks doesn't make sense. I don't know anything about the Amish people. I really don't. I think they are a group that falls under Protestantism who live a particularly legalistic lifestyle. They drive horses and carriages and live an extremely isolated lifestyle because they want to avoid the corruption of the world. Most avoid the use of electricity and they keep to the fashions and customs of their ancestors. From my cursory google search it seems that most don't attend public school and are educated in their community. They do have a time of exploration where they go forth and taste the world before they make their decision to fully commit to the church, but it seems like they lead a fairly isolated lifestyle. Their linguistic patterns according to this novel have sprinklings of German terms and everyone speaks to each other in a very wholesome, but unique way. So my question is this: where did Micah pick up the term 'be alone to recharge my batteries'? Doesn't the use of that term imply a fairly up to date awareness of current American linguistics, culture, technology, and pop-psychology? People in other countries don't know that term (I know, because I've had to explain it to them), despite being bathed in the same level of technology and pop-psychology and a healthy dollop of exposure to American culture. So how would Micah? Who lives in a culture greatly separated, without the access to technology and education and entertainment from which to pick up such a phrase? More than that, Micah is a quiet soul. He doesn't enjoy talking in large groups and is rather reticent, how was he even in the position to pick up this phrase from the greater culture? I mean the guy is incredibly isolated. In the entire book not once is a person mentioned as knowing him other than Dawn and Bethany. He's nearly 30 years old. He's never had a male friend? He was so entirely wrapped up in this one girl that he literally mentions no one else's name in the entire novel? Dude. That's unhealthy. Expand your horizons a bit. And yet this same guy is going to get up and move to another state to go live with cousins that he's barely spoken to? How does that correlate with the guy who is aloof and keeps pushing people away?
It was a terrible book.
Like I said when I started reading this book, it was a gift to me by someone who knew that I love to read, and who had no idea what kind of books I like to read. It was a very kind thought and so I felt a bit obligated to read it. I went in knowing I probably wouldn't like it...and I didn't, but to be completely fair to the author, if you like simple adorable cutesy little love stories, this is the book for you. I do not like simplistic adorable cutesy little love stories and have a special place of disdain in my soul for Christian romance in particular.
I do not get this genre. I really don't. 99% of Christian romance novels are sheer, unadulterated garbage. I say this as someone who has read a copious amount of them: Linda Chaikin, Lori Wick, Janette Oke, I've read all of them. And I do mean ALL of them. Not just I've read all three authors, but I've read everything those authors have written, along with half a dozen other christian romance authors, and while some are better than others most of them have the same ultimate flaw: they are books entirely obsessed with romance. Why is that a problem? No one lives their lives completely obsessed with romance. 'Eros' is not the end-all and be-all of relationships, it is not all-consuming, it is not the focus of every waking moment of every day. These people, these characters, literally think of nothing else! This chick goes to church and spends the entire time worrying about why this dude didn't come to church! Um....that's kind of missing the point of going to church. She goes to work and spends the whole time at work worrying about things she heard that someone else heard that he said. You can't be very engaged with your job or enjoy it very much if you spend the entire time ruminating about whether or not a guy actually said what people said he said or not. These people never get hungry, or tired, or achy, they just go from extremes of horrible depression over the most idiotic of things and ecstatic highs because the dude/chick noticed the other dude/chick. I mean, yes, we all have those kinds of irrational feelings and thoughts, but they occupy pieces of our days, they don't occupy our entire being...at the very least every now and again physical necessities like eating, sleeping and bathing should push them out and give you a moment of respite. You try being depressed about a boy/girl when you are super hungry, the only thing you can think about is food. But that's the problem with these romance novels, the only thing that exists is romance. It's annoying.
The other annoying thing is how simplistic they are. Utterly mundane and predictable. You can look at my notes, on page 133 "oh, the grandpa is gonna die", what do you know, a couple dozen pages later, the grandpa dies. Other predictions: death of grandpa and relationship with Bethany is going to be the impetus for a reconciliation between Micah and his dad. Check. My life is horrible, nothing possibly can go right, I'm mad at God, what do I do? Turn to alcohol! Check. Boring. Predictable. Are Christian women so destitute of imagination that these are the only struggles we can imagine? Can we not be like Jacob and wrestle with the nature of God, his balance of mercy and justice, the mystery of the trinity, election versus free will? No, we have pseudo struggles with alcohol that last for an entire week and are resolved when a tearful maiden comes and begs us to give up this terrible vice. Please.
The emotional manipulation was heavy-handed and galling. Especially so because it was successful and made me cry! I hate how easily moved to tears I am. It's like the end of the Return of the King where you have a ten minute focus on Frodo's face. Yes. I know that this is a moving moment. I know that this is the culmination of the entire journey to this point. I understand that this is the moment of catharsis. I don't need a director metaphorically screaming at me with an overabundance of emotional manipulation. I find it irritating. I am perfectly capable of bawling my eyes out over hints, I don't need an aside from the director: "Audience bursts into tears." And that's what I felt like this author was doing.....that didn't stop me from crying at the intended times. Just because I can see the manipulation doesn't mean I don't fall prey to it. Super annoying.
Finally, the last thing that got to me was Micah's character. It doesn't make sense. The way he talks doesn't make sense. I don't know anything about the Amish people. I really don't. I think they are a group that falls under Protestantism who live a particularly legalistic lifestyle. They drive horses and carriages and live an extremely isolated lifestyle because they want to avoid the corruption of the world. Most avoid the use of electricity and they keep to the fashions and customs of their ancestors. From my cursory google search it seems that most don't attend public school and are educated in their community. They do have a time of exploration where they go forth and taste the world before they make their decision to fully commit to the church, but it seems like they lead a fairly isolated lifestyle. Their linguistic patterns according to this novel have sprinklings of German terms and everyone speaks to each other in a very wholesome, but unique way. So my question is this: where did Micah pick up the term 'be alone to recharge my batteries'? Doesn't the use of that term imply a fairly up to date awareness of current American linguistics, culture, technology, and pop-psychology? People in other countries don't know that term (I know, because I've had to explain it to them), despite being bathed in the same level of technology and pop-psychology and a healthy dollop of exposure to American culture. So how would Micah? Who lives in a culture greatly separated, without the access to technology and education and entertainment from which to pick up such a phrase? More than that, Micah is a quiet soul. He doesn't enjoy talking in large groups and is rather reticent, how was he even in the position to pick up this phrase from the greater culture? I mean the guy is incredibly isolated. In the entire book not once is a person mentioned as knowing him other than Dawn and Bethany. He's nearly 30 years old. He's never had a male friend? He was so entirely wrapped up in this one girl that he literally mentions no one else's name in the entire novel? Dude. That's unhealthy. Expand your horizons a bit. And yet this same guy is going to get up and move to another state to go live with cousins that he's barely spoken to? How does that correlate with the guy who is aloof and keeps pushing people away?
It was a terrible book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 1, 2020
The Coffee Corner by Amy Clipston is the third book in the Amish Marketplace series. Each book in the series can be read on its own, but I recommend reading this charming series in order. I thought The Coffee Corner was well-written with developed, realistic characters. Bethany Gingerich runs The Coffee Corner at Bird-in-Hand Marketplace where her cousins also have stalls. Bethany is an attendant at the wedding of her cousin, Salina to Will Zimmerman. This is the second cousin to marry and Bethany wonders if God has someone special in mind for her. She is smitten with Micah Zook. Bethany looks forward to his visits to her stall each Saturday with his grandfather, Enos. They never get more than a few minutes to chat about superficial topics. Micah is attracted to Bethany, but he suffered a terrible loss that makes him reluctant to risk to his heart. When Micah’s grandfather dies, Micah is devastated. Enos was his mentor, work mate, and best friend. He needs help in dealing with his grief, and it appears that Bethany is the one to assist him. The Coffee Corner is a touching story. It is one that will tug on your heartstrings. I liked the side stories of Bethany dealing with confidence issues and Micah’s problems with his father. We also get to catch up with Leanna, Salina, and Christiana. I am eager to read Leanna’s story in The Jam and Jelly Nook. The Coffee Corner is a moving Amish tale about family, forgiveness, fitting in, second chances, and love.
December 1, 2020
This is an Amish Fiction, and this is the 3rd book in the Amish Marketplace series. I have read and review both Book one and Book two in this series before reading this book. I have to say I wish this book took place more in the Marketplace. I missed the marketplace setting in this book because there most only a few times in this book that took place in the marketplace. I also wanted the cousins to talk more in this book because that was some of my favorite things of the other two books. This book was good, and I really loved it. I just did not love it as much as the other two because of the two reason said earlier. I have to say that Amy Clipson writes so well and brings all her books to life with her words. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Zondervan) or author (Amy Clipston) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review about how I feel about this book, and I want to send a big Thank you to them for that. (*)
December 20, 2020
The Coffee Corner by Amy Clipston.
I am so glad to read another book in the series. My review of The Farm stand, book 2 of The Amish Marketplace series can be found here on my blog.
Reading about Bethany and finding how her cousins were doing made the book more interesting to me.
This author touched lots of points in this book.
I enjoyed the characters and I can empathise with Micah.
This is a good book. Isn’t the cover just too beautiful?
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are mine.
I am so glad to read another book in the series. My review of The Farm stand, book 2 of The Amish Marketplace series can be found here on my blog.
Reading about Bethany and finding how her cousins were doing made the book more interesting to me.
This author touched lots of points in this book.
I enjoyed the characters and I can empathise with Micah.
This is a good book. Isn’t the cover just too beautiful?
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are mine.
December 1, 2020
Bethany and Micah's story is unique and special.
A sweet Amish story about a troubled young man who reflects on past hurt and pain and is fearful of deeply caring for someone again. The young woman is gifted in many ways but feels overlooked by the Amish men . She compares her life with her cousins and close friends who are married and some have children. The struggles felt real and could easily apply to Englishers too.
A death of a loved one affects many more than people realize.
I enjoyed reading the story and the many flavors of coffee were especially fun to read! It was hard to refrain from going into my kitchen and start experimenting with coffee myself!
The Amish Marketplace books are all really good and I enthusiastically recommend them all!
A sweet Amish story about a troubled young man who reflects on past hurt and pain and is fearful of deeply caring for someone again. The young woman is gifted in many ways but feels overlooked by the Amish men . She compares her life with her cousins and close friends who are married and some have children. The struggles felt real and could easily apply to Englishers too.
A death of a loved one affects many more than people realize.
I enjoyed reading the story and the many flavors of coffee were especially fun to read! It was hard to refrain from going into my kitchen and start experimenting with coffee myself!
The Amish Marketplace books are all really good and I enthusiastically recommend them all!
November 17, 2020
This book is amish fiction. And the third book in the amish marketplace series
I enjoyed this book. And for me it was about love, family, fitting in and forgiveness. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest review
I enjoyed this book. And for me it was about love, family, fitting in and forgiveness. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest review
December 12, 2020
The Coffee Corner by Amy Clipston is the third installment in her Amish Marketplace series. This was my first read in the series, but the backstory is sufficient, and it reads well as a standalone.
Bethany Gingerich is a twenty-four-year-old unmarried Amish businesswoman unsure about her appeal to men. She hasn’t had a boyfriend in years and has no prospects but is, not surprisingly, attracted to handsome furniture maker, Micah Zook.
Micah Zook lives and works with his grandfather and is content with his unmarried status but finds himself attracted to Marketplace booth owner, Bethany Gingerich.
Despite the mutual attraction, neither is willing to make the first move. Sadly, Micah is about to face difficulty circumstances. Will Bethany be able to overcome their reluctance and help him through?
The Coffee Corner is a heartwarming story of family, friendship, love, hope, and faith. The characters and plot are appealing. The pace is a little slow, but I enjoyed the story. I rate it 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it to all readers of Christian fiction, especially Amish fiction.
My thanks to Zondervan Fiction and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.
Bethany Gingerich is a twenty-four-year-old unmarried Amish businesswoman unsure about her appeal to men. She hasn’t had a boyfriend in years and has no prospects but is, not surprisingly, attracted to handsome furniture maker, Micah Zook.
Micah Zook lives and works with his grandfather and is content with his unmarried status but finds himself attracted to Marketplace booth owner, Bethany Gingerich.
Despite the mutual attraction, neither is willing to make the first move. Sadly, Micah is about to face difficulty circumstances. Will Bethany be able to overcome their reluctance and help him through?
The Coffee Corner is a heartwarming story of family, friendship, love, hope, and faith. The characters and plot are appealing. The pace is a little slow, but I enjoyed the story. I rate it 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it to all readers of Christian fiction, especially Amish fiction.
My thanks to Zondervan Fiction and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.
November 26, 2020
This one is so good! I read most of it in one sitting. I have been loving this series so much! Bethany is one of my favorites out of the cousins. I was happy to see her get her love story. She’s the kind of character that I would like to be friends with. I liked how Micah learned about forgiveness and got a second chance in this story. I can’t wait to read the next book!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
September 19, 2020
Well, to be honest here I did learn that there were a lot of flavors of coffee.. Too many to count! I could practically smell all of the different flavors! And the donughts. Made my stomach growl!
Another honesty I still didn't like Simply Sara Ann King. She hasn't changed much since the first book! I kept hoping but I guess it's not to be. I don't like people like Sara Ann. I did remember to tell myself that Jesus loves her too.
The one person I can relate most to is Bethany. I felt in more ways than one that Clipston was really telling my story! I've felt like she's felt throughout the story many times and I still do.
Another honesty I felt that towards the end the author tended to rush through the book to the end. No one can come to understanding that fast. It takes time to.find one's self so to speak. But I also understand that this is a work of fiction.
A quote that I liked very much is " With God All Things Are Possible. " Yes, they are but only if it's His will. There is a time and place for every everything including the different seasons of our lives.
There've been times when I was really angry at.God. But thank goodness for friends and a good husband to point me back to Him. For without Him I feel empty.
I enjoyed the story a lot and there were some positives about this book.
I finished this story in one day because I really wanted to find out if Bethany finds happiness.
Clipston is a wonderful author! I always look forward to seeing what she comes out next. I'm never disappointed with her stories either!
I highly recommend this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own.
Another honesty I still didn't like Simply Sara Ann King. She hasn't changed much since the first book! I kept hoping but I guess it's not to be. I don't like people like Sara Ann. I did remember to tell myself that Jesus loves her too.
The one person I can relate most to is Bethany. I felt in more ways than one that Clipston was really telling my story! I've felt like she's felt throughout the story many times and I still do.
Another honesty I felt that towards the end the author tended to rush through the book to the end. No one can come to understanding that fast. It takes time to.find one's self so to speak. But I also understand that this is a work of fiction.
A quote that I liked very much is " With God All Things Are Possible. " Yes, they are but only if it's His will. There is a time and place for every everything including the different seasons of our lives.
There've been times when I was really angry at.God. But thank goodness for friends and a good husband to point me back to Him. For without Him I feel empty.
I enjoyed the story a lot and there were some positives about this book.
I finished this story in one day because I really wanted to find out if Bethany finds happiness.
Clipston is a wonderful author! I always look forward to seeing what she comes out next. I'm never disappointed with her stories either!
I highly recommend this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own.
October 22, 2020
This has been such a fun series! I love that get to stay "in touch" with the cousins that were featured in the earlier books.
This book features Bethany who owns the Coffee Corner. Bethany has a great personality but can get down on herself when it comes to relationships. Micah comes in to the market with a lot of baggage. Will love percolate in the coffee corner? Read it to find out!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This book features Bethany who owns the Coffee Corner. Bethany has a great personality but can get down on herself when it comes to relationships. Micah comes in to the market with a lot of baggage. Will love percolate in the coffee corner? Read it to find out!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
November 26, 2020
The Coffee Corner was an nice addition to the Amish Marketplace series. I listened to the audio version and was very pleased with the narration. The narrator did a good job of reading the story and of using subtle voice changes when reading the various characters.
Bethany and Micah had an uphill struggle toward love throughout most of the story. Micah carried a lot of heartache and hurt from the past and wasn’t sure if he could love again. He made a lot of mistakes and bad choices and had many things to face up to. Bethany was a sweet character who tried very hard to be a good friend to Micah, began falling in love with him, and yet doubted that he would ever love her in return. These two had a lot to overcome.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
Bethany and Micah had an uphill struggle toward love throughout most of the story. Micah carried a lot of heartache and hurt from the past and wasn’t sure if he could love again. He made a lot of mistakes and bad choices and had many things to face up to. Bethany was a sweet character who tried very hard to be a good friend to Micah, began falling in love with him, and yet doubted that he would ever love her in return. These two had a lot to overcome.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
April 24, 2022
What's starts out seeming to be a straight forward, if somewhat angsty, romance turns into something so much more in this riveting addition to Amy Clipston's Amish Marketplace series. I've been reading the books out of order and have had no issues with continuity.
Basically, the series centres around four cousins who all have unique booths in the marketplace. Each book highlights the romance of one of the cousins but we also get some great 'girl time' scenes as well and I really love that aspect of the series.
Bethany is feeling the odd girl out as her cousins begin to pair off and she can't help feeling left behind. She's had a secret crush on a young man in her district but Micah doesn't seem to know she exists other than the pleasant interactions they share during his habitual visit to her coffee booth every Saturday morning. My heart was all a flutter as I settled in to enjoy what was sure to be a sweet romance...which it was, in between the emotional sucker punches Clipston delivered with fine storytelling precision.
Wowza! But this book went deep -- especially into Micah's story, both past and present. There's tons I want to say, but won't because that would venture into spoiler-y territory. Let's just say this is a story of friendship and forgiveness and the joy that comes from being part of a community that stands with you during the toughest of times.
I listened to the audible edition narrated by Lauren Berst who did a great job of fleshing out these characters with her voice. I enjoyed every last second.
Basically, the series centres around four cousins who all have unique booths in the marketplace. Each book highlights the romance of one of the cousins but we also get some great 'girl time' scenes as well and I really love that aspect of the series.
Bethany is feeling the odd girl out as her cousins begin to pair off and she can't help feeling left behind. She's had a secret crush on a young man in her district but Micah doesn't seem to know she exists other than the pleasant interactions they share during his habitual visit to her coffee booth every Saturday morning. My heart was all a flutter as I settled in to enjoy what was sure to be a sweet romance...which it was, in between the emotional sucker punches Clipston delivered with fine storytelling precision.
Wowza! But this book went deep -- especially into Micah's story, both past and present. There's tons I want to say, but won't because that would venture into spoiler-y territory. Let's just say this is a story of friendship and forgiveness and the joy that comes from being part of a community that stands with you during the toughest of times.
I listened to the audible edition narrated by Lauren Berst who did a great job of fleshing out these characters with her voice. I enjoyed every last second.
June 4, 2021
Such a heartbreaker! The grief in this one was so palpable. I ached for Micah’s pain and yearned with Bethany to figure out a way to make it better. I was intrigued from the beginning and held captive throughout. Before I started it, I was eager to see Bethany’s story—she’d been a delight in the previous two books—but it was Micah who caught my attention from the jump. Of course, I adored Bethany’s journey too. She was so precious and such a delight once again. I was really glad to travel along the plot with this pair of aching souls.
Content: alcohol, drunkenness
Content: alcohol, drunkenness
January 20, 2021
Bethany runs a coffee and donut booth at the marketplace. Close to her cousins, she has watched them get boyfriends, marry, and have babies. Though happy for them, she can’t help but wish for a boyfriend of her own. Micah and his grandfather frequent her booth, but even though Bethany has a crush on Micah, he doesn’t seem interested in her. Then a tragedy strikes Micah’s family, and when he is at the worst of his despair, Bethany and her family throw him a lifeline. But will he take it? This tale is well written, with witty characters, a meaningful plot, and good dialogue. The author illustrates that life’s path may be rocky at times, but with faith and friends, you won’t stumble and fall.
November 28, 2020
As I write this review, I notice that I have read book 1 and 3 and somehow missed book 2. I enjoyed the cousins and their family ties, and Bethany was a great "leading lady" in this book. Micah has an unhappy past that brings him much sorrow and perhaps makes him more tentative as to what he really wants out of life. Simply Sara Ann was up to her own purposes and adds some spice to the story, for sure.
I enjoyed the story and it was definitely a fun book to read.
I received an ebook from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.
I enjoyed the story and it was definitely a fun book to read.
I received an ebook from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.
April 9, 2021
Micah was not my favorite leading man. He just had way too many issues and wasn’t all that likable. Bethany was described as being super friendly and outgoing and positive, but she was extremely negative about Micah and constantly thought that he couldn’t possibly care for her. Also, I picked this up because I wanted something fairly lighthearted, but that didn’t exactly work because this got fairly depressing at times. Overall not my favorite in the series.
November 17, 2020
I read the physical book after I had listened to the audiobooks. For me the narrative was ok, i think the narrator should be more "engaged in the book. And sometimes i felt that the narrator lade the female characters sounds weak and naive. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest review
March 7, 2023
This is my favourite book of the series thus far. I think the way this story dealt with Micah's trauma and grief were very well portrayed. Though I did not agree in any way, shape, or form with some of his decisions, I could clearly see why he would think that making those choices would bring some sort of relief. My heart broke for him, and rejoiced when he was finally able to turn back to God and straighten out his life.
I had a harder time with Bethany, I think . . . perhaps because I could see my younger self in her: someone who was very kind and generous, and a worthwhile friend to have . . . but who didn't feel worthy because she believed the unkind words of other people over the kinder words of those closest to her. Honestly, it bugged me that she refused to see she was lovable until a guy said she was. But then, I don't think I was much better in my younger years.
'Simply Sara Ann' was at her gossipy, meddling tricks again, and I'm really curious to see if there will ultimately be some sort of throw down in Leanna's story.
3.5 stars
I had a harder time with Bethany, I think . . . perhaps because I could see my younger self in her: someone who was very kind and generous, and a worthwhile friend to have . . . but who didn't feel worthy because she believed the unkind words of other people over the kinder words of those closest to her. Honestly, it bugged me that she refused to see she was lovable until a guy said she was. But then, I don't think I was much better in my younger years.
'Simply Sara Ann' was at her gossipy, meddling tricks again, and I'm really curious to see if there will ultimately be some sort of throw down in Leanna's story.
3.5 stars
April 4, 2023
I really enjoy this series! This book features a wonderful coffee and donut shop.
I liked the Faith, Family and Friends in this Amish community.
I listened to the audio version.of this book.
I liked the Faith, Family and Friends in this Amish community.
I listened to the audio version.of this book.
March 5, 2021
Great ending to a light hearted, peaceful, love filled series!
November 6, 2020
This is the third time I have visited with this group of cousins, and this time it is cousin Bethany who is the focus. The others are back and we are updated on their lives and exciting events.
If you have read the previous books, Bethany has the delicious coffee, flavors that sound like scrumptious desserts.
Enter Micah and his grandfather Enos, who show up every Saturday for coffee and a donut, and it soon becomes apparent that Michal likes more than the coffee.
Problems come, and it seems that these two will never be able to make a match. Will Micah leave the community? Sad happenings, but the love in this community will warm your heart.
You don't want to miss this new installment in this delightful series!
I received this book through Net Galley and Zondervan Publishing, and was not required to give a positive review.
If you have read the previous books, Bethany has the delicious coffee, flavors that sound like scrumptious desserts.
Enter Micah and his grandfather Enos, who show up every Saturday for coffee and a donut, and it soon becomes apparent that Michal likes more than the coffee.
Problems come, and it seems that these two will never be able to make a match. Will Micah leave the community? Sad happenings, but the love in this community will warm your heart.
You don't want to miss this new installment in this delightful series!
I received this book through Net Galley and Zondervan Publishing, and was not required to give a positive review.
May 1, 2021
Good book. This is the third in the Amish Marketplace series, about four female cousins. Each one has a booth at the Marketplace where they sell their goods to Amish and non-Amish customers. Bethany runs The Coffee Corner, a coffee and donut shop with an ever-changing variety of flavored coffees. This is her story.
Bethany is a cheerful young woman who makes all visitors to her booth feel welcome. She and her three cousins are very close and used to eat lunch together on the days they worked at the Marketplace. But two of those cousins, Christina and Salina, found boyfriends and married recently and haven't been as available for their visits. Bethany is happy for them but wonders if she'll ever find a love of her own. I liked Bethany a lot. Her kind heart shines through in everything she does. She also frequently frustrated me because she is so pessimistic about her appeal as a possible wife and mother.
Micah and his grandfather, Enos, come to Bethany's booth every Saturday morning. Micah came to live with Enos to help his grandfather and also learn the carpentry business. He also wanted to get away from his father, who was constantly critical of Micah and his desire to be a carpenter rather than a farmer. His father's lack of sympathy over the death of Micah's fiancée was the final blow to Micah's relationship with his family. His father's attitude affected Micah's belief in himself, and his grief over his fiancée's death left him unwilling to risk his heart again.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Bethany and Micah. Over the months that Micah visits the Coffee Corner, Bethany developed quite the crush on him. Lost in his grief, Micah remains oblivious to her for the longest time, reinforcing Bethany's belief in her lack of appeal. Unfortunately, once he does begin to notice her, his shyness and lack of confidence prevent him from doing anything about it. Bethany believes she'll have to settle for friendship, though her cousins encourage her to be more proactive. Just when things start to look up a little, a more brazen Amish woman makes a play for Micah. Sara Ann knows just what kind of sly digs will hurt Bethany, and she uses them to great effect. Meanwhile, Micah doesn't know how to handle Sara Ann's aggressiveness, complicating his growing interest in Bethany.
Then tragedy strikes and Enos's death leaves Micah feeling adrift and alone. Besides their family relationship, Enos was Micah's best friend. Micah's grief overwhelms him; then, he discovers that their business was in serious financial trouble. I ached for Micah, who saw no way out of the mess other than selling everything and leaving. Meanwhile, Bethany seems to be the only person in the community who worries about Micah. I loved seeing her try to get him to open up to her, share his grief and worries, and ached for her when he pushed her away. When Micah's despair carries him down a destructive path, it is up to Bethany to find a way to bring him back. I loved the way she did it, enlisting the kind of help that would be hard to turn down. Once Micah sees hope for his future, he's more willing to offer Bethany his heart. Her happiness when she discovered he returned her feelings was a joy to see.
Bethany is a cheerful young woman who makes all visitors to her booth feel welcome. She and her three cousins are very close and used to eat lunch together on the days they worked at the Marketplace. But two of those cousins, Christina and Salina, found boyfriends and married recently and haven't been as available for their visits. Bethany is happy for them but wonders if she'll ever find a love of her own. I liked Bethany a lot. Her kind heart shines through in everything she does. She also frequently frustrated me because she is so pessimistic about her appeal as a possible wife and mother.
Micah and his grandfather, Enos, come to Bethany's booth every Saturday morning. Micah came to live with Enos to help his grandfather and also learn the carpentry business. He also wanted to get away from his father, who was constantly critical of Micah and his desire to be a carpenter rather than a farmer. His father's lack of sympathy over the death of Micah's fiancée was the final blow to Micah's relationship with his family. His father's attitude affected Micah's belief in himself, and his grief over his fiancée's death left him unwilling to risk his heart again.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Bethany and Micah. Over the months that Micah visits the Coffee Corner, Bethany developed quite the crush on him. Lost in his grief, Micah remains oblivious to her for the longest time, reinforcing Bethany's belief in her lack of appeal. Unfortunately, once he does begin to notice her, his shyness and lack of confidence prevent him from doing anything about it. Bethany believes she'll have to settle for friendship, though her cousins encourage her to be more proactive. Just when things start to look up a little, a more brazen Amish woman makes a play for Micah. Sara Ann knows just what kind of sly digs will hurt Bethany, and she uses them to great effect. Meanwhile, Micah doesn't know how to handle Sara Ann's aggressiveness, complicating his growing interest in Bethany.
Then tragedy strikes and Enos's death leaves Micah feeling adrift and alone. Besides their family relationship, Enos was Micah's best friend. Micah's grief overwhelms him; then, he discovers that their business was in serious financial trouble. I ached for Micah, who saw no way out of the mess other than selling everything and leaving. Meanwhile, Bethany seems to be the only person in the community who worries about Micah. I loved seeing her try to get him to open up to her, share his grief and worries, and ached for her when he pushed her away. When Micah's despair carries him down a destructive path, it is up to Bethany to find a way to bring him back. I loved the way she did it, enlisting the kind of help that would be hard to turn down. Once Micah sees hope for his future, he's more willing to offer Bethany his heart. Her happiness when she discovered he returned her feelings was a joy to see.
November 30, 2020
This is the third installment in Clipston's enjoyable Amish Marketplace series. Each book can be read as a standalone novel, but the reader gets a better understanding and a deeper connection to the characters if the books are read in order. Familiar characters from prior books make an appearance in this one.
This book focuses on Bethany, who hasn't had much luck in relationships and feels a bit down because her cousins and best friends have already found their love/happily ever after. Due to Micha's battle with his emotions over his past relationship, this isn't a light, easy romance. But, it is a sweet story that I read in a day. Hope, family, and friendship are key themes. The Amish Marketplace itself isn't as much of a focus in this story as it was in the previous books.
If you're looking for an enjoyable, quick read, this is one to add to your TBR list.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.
This book focuses on Bethany, who hasn't had much luck in relationships and feels a bit down because her cousins and best friends have already found their love/happily ever after. Due to Micha's battle with his emotions over his past relationship, this isn't a light, easy romance. But, it is a sweet story that I read in a day. Hope, family, and friendship are key themes. The Amish Marketplace itself isn't as much of a focus in this story as it was in the previous books.
If you're looking for an enjoyable, quick read, this is one to add to your TBR list.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.
April 21, 2022
This was a quick read for me. Bethany was outgoing and talkative, while Micah was more withdrawn, As the story progressed, my heart broke for all the pain and losses Micah endured. I appreciate how Bethany, her family and others in the community wanted to uplift and help Micah. There is a beautiful message of overcoming through God’s love, forgiveness and being accepted into a community that truly cared with a budding romance developing.
I borrowed this book from our local library, thus a review was not required. I have expressed my own opinion.
I borrowed this book from our local library, thus a review was not required. I have expressed my own opinion.
November 30, 2020
Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary audio copy of The Coffee Corner by Amy Clipston. I voluntarily agreed to listen and review prior to publication. My opinions are my own, and no one has influenced them.
The Coffee Corner is a heartwarming Amish fiction novel with character you’ll grow to love, and a plot that will touch your heart. The pacing kept me involved from the beginning and kept me until the end. Ms. Clipston’s novels always give me a strong sense of the Amish life, which is why I enjoy this genre.
I listened to the audio version of The Coffee Corner, and Lauren Berst is the narrator. Her beautiful reading pulled me in right away. She brings the various characters to life and made it easy to determine each of them. Her ability to pronounce the Dutch Pennsylvania added greatly to my enjoyment of this lovely Amish tale. That is not the case in some of the other narrators I’ve listened to, and I have listened to a great many over the years.
Bethany Gringerich is the heroine, and she stole my heart from the beginning. Her insecurities over her desirability as an Amish wife touched me at my core. It showed her deepest vulnerabilities. Her willingness to offer the hero her friendship, even though she believes it will cause her future disappointment if he doesn’t develop feelings for her only made me love her more.
Micah Zook is the hero, and he too has issues with self-esteem. He grew up with a father who is constantly critical of him and his desire to learn his grandfather’s carpentry skills. He’s estranged from his family and lives with his gros-dadi learning his chosen trade. He’s suffered the death of the Amish girl he’d expected to marry, which caused the rift with his family. I could feel his confusion and fear when he finds he’s drawn to Bethany.
The romance is sweet and gentle as with most Amish romances, and I enjoyed their journey to finding their happy ending. It’s a rough road since both don’t believe they will because of their insecurities. Bethany, because doesn’t believe the hero could possibly love her, and Micah, because of his belief he is not worthy. I truly wanted them to find their way to each other.
If you enjoy Amish fiction with endearing characters, and a plot that will have you rooting for them, then you will love The Coffee Corner as much as I did. I always know I’m in for a treat whether I’m listening or reading one of Ms. Clipston’s delightful Amish novels. Happy reading and listening!
November 17, 2020
Another great Amish Marketplace story. This is the third in the Marketplace series. I haven't read them in order as I haven't read book two yet. Amy Clipston writes each book in a way that can be a stand alone but is much better when read together. I enjoyed this installment about Bethany Gingerich who runs a coffee and donut stand in the Marketplace where her cousins also have different stands. Bethany hasn't had any luck in relationships but when she met Micah she is hoping it will change. This story follows Bethany as she runs her coffee and donut stand and Micah, who moves in with his grandfather to help Enos with his custom outdoor furniture business. Micah is troubled from the loss of his fiance. Battling demons of his own can he overcome them to have a healthy relationship in the Amish community and Bethany? I read this book in almost one sitting. It isn't a light romance because of the nature of Micah's battle with his emotions but it is a sweet Amish story of hope, friendship and family. With Pennsylvania Dutch dialect making this feel an authentic Amish story. I look forward to the next Marketplace novel.
I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars!
I received a copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. all thoughts and opinions are my own.
I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars!
I received a copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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