A delightful book featuring two previously released books by Jean and Wanda Brunstetter. The books follow the lives of twins Elma and Thelma. The Lopsided Christmas Cake My Review A quick and fun read. Twins, Elma and Thelma inherit their grandparents store and home. One sister sees a flyer asking town's people to bake cakes to be auctioned of to help for a fundraiser. The sisters fix up the house but it's a bit overwhelming to them. A lopsided cake involving a cat brings a chance at love for these twins. The Farmers’ Market Mishap My Review One of the original founders of the Amish genre, Wanda E. Brunstetter has done it again. This is the second book in the Lopsided Christmas Cake series. It was great to read such a light,fun read after some of the books I've been reading dealing with heavier subjects. The twins, Thelma and Elma no longer live together as Thelma has gotten married and is expecting a boppli since the last book. The sisters are still running their general/fabric store but it's tiring out Elma since with Thelma expecting she really can't help out many hours weekly. Thelma and Elma go to the Farmer's Market to sell produce and due to a funny mishap, Elma meets Ben. On a flower delivery Ben makes for his mother he takes along his dog, Hunter . As Hunter is chasing the customers cat he runs off and gets lost devastating, Ben. An old boyfriend of Elma's is back in the picture but will Elma even choose either of them or is she too picky in love? I loved how the dog brought Elma and the man she chose together. When I read a Wanda Brunstetter book I can always count of good quality writing and great Christian values . Superb author! Pub Date 01 Oct 2020 I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you. All opinions expressed are my own
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Twin sisters, Elma and Thelma Hochstetler do everything together. They live together, they run a general store in Indiana together, and they are growing old together—neither one marrying young like their peers. But that could change if one of them marries. The Lopsided Christmas Cake A baking flop still manages to earn high bids from admiring bachelors at an Amish charity auction when Elma and Thelma recreate their grandmother’s Christmas cake recipe in front of a live audience. Will the highest bidder also win a sister’s heart? The Farmers’ Market Mishap Still single Elma wonders if she is just too picky to find love. Through a mishap at the farmers’ market, Elma meets Ben Wagler and instantly likes him. But Elma has tried long-distance dating before, and it's bound to end badly.
Author Jean Brunstetter
Jean Brunstetter became fascinated with the Amish when she first went to Pennsylvania to visit her father-in-law’s family. Since that time, Jean has become friends with several Amish families and enjoys writing about their way of life. She also likes to put some of the simple practices followed by the Amish into her daily routine. Jean lives in Washington State with her husband, Richard Jr. and their three children, but takes every opportunity to visit Amish communities in several states. In addition to writing, Jean enjoys boating, gardening, and spending time on the beach.
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