The Coffee Corner

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CLIPSTON, AMY

THE COFFEE CORNER

In this third instalment of Amy Clipston's Amish Marketplace series, an acquaintance grows into love over a few well-timed cups of coffee.

Algonside her cousins who have booths of their own, Bethany Gingrich runs a busy and successful coffee and donut stand at the Amish market. Since she has cafe-style tables and chairs, her regular customers enjoy purchasing a morning treat sot they can sit and talk to their friends.

Micah Book 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.

My Review:

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.

Goal Update: #2 Catch up on series I'm behind in

 GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Coffee Corner, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the Draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday April 30 2022. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck