Lenora Worth

A story that reflects love! We have love of children, of spouse, even when they are deceased, love of a new bride and groom to be, and the love of a family.

The setting is Pinecraft Florida, and Lilah Mehl's daughter is getting married, and all the excitement and business that goes along with the coming event.

When the bride, Sara, finds someone to be build a gazebo, this families life is changed forever.

Noah Lantz is a master carpenter, and still reeling from the loss of his wife. Noah is now in charge of building the wanted gazebo.

What a journey we begin, with a pending wedding and missing those that won't be there. Will these people continue to live in the past and not move beyond their grief, or accept the gifts that are being offered.

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.… (més)

Amish Christmas Kinner contains three novellas by Lenora Worth, Rachel J. Good, and Kelly Long. I enjoyed reading the three sweet Amish stories. The three tales are Christmas Eve Baby by Lenora Worth (The Shadow Lake series), Best Christmas Program Ever by Lenora Worth (Surprised by Love series), and Loving Luke by Kelly Long (The Amish Mail Order Grooms series). I thought all three were well-written with steady pacing. They are stories of romance and faith. We get to see how the Amish celebrate Christmas. I like their holiday traditions and how the holidays center around family. I did feel that Christmas Eve Baby was a tad long (when you begin to wonder if it will ever end, you know it is too long). Forgiveness, new beginnings, letting go, family, and faith are the themes. Best Christmas Program is the story that really tugged at my heartstrings. While each novella is part of a series, each one can be read on its own. Amish Christmas Kinner is a collection of stories that can be read at Christmas or anytime of the year. This is a heartwarming anthology.… (més)

This short story collection features Christmas stories that involve children. Each story is unique, but emphasizes the importance of caring for others and remembering the reason for celebrating Christmas. While the characters experience heartache and sadness at times, they are ultimately redeemed by the kindness of others. There are romantic aspects to the stories, but they are clean and sweet, no graphic intimacies. I especially liked reading these stories for the holidays and because the characters were so interesting and they were what made the stories come alive. Each story can be read as a standalone.

I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.… (més)