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Friday, November 10, 2017

The Quilting Circle by Amy Lillard



United by faith, and bonded by their quilting circle, the Amish women of Wells Landing, Oklahoma, are there for one another through all life’s joys and challenges . . .

MORE THAN FRIENDSHIP
Youngest quilter Clara Rose Yutzy is planning her wedding to her longtime beau—which is why she resolutely ignores newly warm feelings for her best friend, Obidiah. But Obie is certain God intends them to be together. With the Lord’s help, he’ll prove to Clara Rose how much he loves her . . .

MORE THAN A PROMISE
Mariana Miller prayed for a child throughout fifteen years of marriage. But now, newly widowed, Mariana discovers she’s pregnant—with twins! She’s more grateful than ever for her caring community—especially Reuben Weisel, her late husband’s business partner and best friend. Reuben’s quiet strength comforts her—until he proposes marriage . . .

MORE THAN A MARRIAGE
Tess Smiley is new to Wells Landing and newly married. But her marriage isn’t the harmonious union she envisioned. Tess loves Jacob with all her heart, but her heart tells her she must take a stand—and ask for support. Only then does Jacob see how he has hurt her. But is he too late? . . .

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Amy Lillard

I'm a wife, mother, and bona fide Southern belle. Published author, expert corn bread maker, and Squirrel Princess.

I live in Tulsa, though I was born in Mississippi. I moved to the Sooner State when I was seventeen and met my soul mate and best friend not long after. I've retained a little of my Mississippi accent though most people think I'm from Texas. (?) Rob and I have been married for over twenty years and have a son-a mom proclaimed prodigy, of course!

I love homemade tacos, nail polish, and romance novels-not necessarily in that order. I'm a big fan of country music, a staunch proponent of saving the Oxford comma, and I'm shamefully obsessed with all things Harry Potter.

I believe that God is love. I guess that's why I love to write inspirational romances. The two go hand-in-hand for me.

I have always been intrigued with the Amish culture, their gentle ways and slower-paced lifestyle. (And I love, love, love the fact that they stay married for their lifetime.) But until recently I never thought to blend this interest with my penchant for romance. Okay, okay, I'm a bit old-fashioned and even enjoy the gender roles that are present in this culture. I love to cook and take care of my family. Yes, that's me June Cleaver with a laptop.

I dislike people trying to convince me to read the Twlight series (I'll get to it or I won't, either way I'm good with it), gratuitous violence, and strawberry ice cream. (I know I'm alone on this last one, and again, I'm good with it.)

Favorite movies-(besides HP) French Kiss, Maid of Honor, A Lot Like Love, Just Married, and Sweet Home Alabama. Oh, and Miss Congeniality, Sabrina (both versions) and a 1940′s movie called Dear Ruth. If you haven't seen it, you should! A-dorable. Anything with Doris Day and most all of Marilyn's and Audrey's.


My Review

What a wonderful book. It is  put together with 3 novellas Amy wrote for Wells Landing Romance. They are so well written and just loved the characters.  Amy's books are always a sweet romance and inspirational. 

More Than a Friendship
Clara has always been friends with Obidiah. Then she is now going to marry someone and Obie is determined she should not marry  him but that God has told him he is to marry her. Obie needs to find a way to show her just how much he really does love her. Can he stop this wedding?

More Than a Promise
I so felt  for Mariana.  She has been married 15 years and no baby but all her friends around her are having children or adopting.  Her husband has passed away and she finds she is with child. But not just one God has blessed her with twins. What is she going to do? How can she care for them with no husband no income to support them? Her community is trying to help her some but one person is really doing all he can to help up to the point of proposing marriage to her. What will Mariana do?

More Than a Marriage

Poor Tess she loves her husband very much, but she always feels so alone even  when he is home he isn't paying attention to her.  Like today with English he is busy on his cell phone. What could he be doing on it all the time. He tells her it is business.  She wants a family. But are not getting along to well. He is tired of renting a place to live he wants a place of his own. Both seem to be going in different directions. Tess really has no one she has moved away from her family. Can they find a way back to each other before it is to late? 

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