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USA Today bestselling authors Shelley Shepard Gray, Rachel J. Good, and Loree Lough celebrate the spirit of the season, the warmth of simple traditions, and of course, the joy of holiday treats, with this faith-affirming collection of three connected holiday novellas about the Christmas surprises in store for those who work and shop at a charming Amish bakery.

A CHRISTMAS CAKE FOR REBECCA by New York Times Bestselling Author Shelley Shepard Gray
When carpenter Aden returns to Lancaster after twenty years away, bakeshop owner Rebecca is dismayed to find he’s still as handsome and kind as ever. He broke her heart when he left the community back then. Will a holiday emergency provide a second chance at love, this time forever?

BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER by USA Today Bestselling Author Rachel J. Good
When a lonely widower with an ailing daughter meets a new cake decorator at the bakeshop, they discover they were once childhood playmates. But as each of them helps the other care for family, their neighborly kindness inspires a gift that only love could make possible . . .

THE CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE by USA Today Bestselling Author Loree Lough
A builder who never learned to read believes he must hide his fond feelings for a kind schoolteacher. But after they run into each other at the bakeshop, she offers to teach him—and as Christmas approaches, each of them learns a lesson about the great gift of love . . .

About the Author

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Shelley Shepard Gray is the two-time Holt Medallion Award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over eighty novels. Her novels have been translated into multiple languages and highlighted in the Philadelphia Enquirer, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, NPR and USA Today. An active member of her church and the mother of two young adults, Shelley lives with her husband in Colorado and writes full time. Please visit her online at ShelleyShepardGray.com.

Rachel J. Good is the USA Today bestselling author of inspirational fiction including the Unexpected Amish Blessings series, the Sisters & Friends series and the Amish Popcorn Shop Mysteries. She grew up near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the setting for her Amish romances, and she frequently visits Amish friends, who help to ensure the accuracy of her novels. In addition to her Amish novels, she's written more than 40 books, including children's educational books, adult nonfiction, and fiction for children and teens under several pen names. A former teacher and children's librarian, Good completed her MA from Vermont College while raising five children and is presently completing her thesis in the Hollins University MFA program. A member of RWA, ACFW, ALA, and SCBWI, Good lives in North Carolina and speaks regularly at civic events, schools, libraries, and conferences across the country. Rachel can be found online at: RachelJGood.com.

Loree Lough is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 115 books, with nearly nine million copies sold. She and her husband divide their time between Baltimore and the Allegheny Mountains. She loves hearing from her readers, and answers every letter, personally. You can connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and LoreeLough.com.

Praise For…

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Praise for the annual Amish Christmas anthologies
 
“A strong sense of family, community and respect for the Amish way of life is present on every page...These stories will please readers looking for a quiet interlude during a season that can feel overwhelming.”—Library Journal on An Amish Second Christmas
 
“In these touching novellas from a trio of bestselling authors, struggling couples rekindle their love as Christmas approaches...Fans of the authors will relish these sweet tales of reconciliation.” —Publishers Weekly on An Amish Second Christmas
 
“Sweet, gently humorous, and steeped in Amish tradition, this collection will entice inspirational and ­traditional romance fans alike.” —Library Journal on The Amish Christmas Candle
 
“Three of Kensington’s most popular Amish romance authors reconvene around the warmth of hand-poured candles and indulge in less than traditional pairings in this year’s Amish Christmas novella trio.” —Publishers Weekly on The Amish Christmas Candle
 
“The love and warmth of the holiday season shines brightly in this charming trio of Christmas novellas, by inspirational authors Long, Jennifer Beckstrand, and Lisa Jones Baker, each of which features a sweet romance involving candles or candle making.”  —Booklist on The Amish Christmas Candle