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    The Coffee Corner
    The Coffee Corner
    The Coffee Corner
    Audiobook7 hours

    The Coffee Corner

    Written by Amy Clipston

    Narrated by Lauren Berst

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Still single, Bethany worries that she’ll never find the love that her cousins have. In this third installment of Amy Clipston’s Amish Marketplace series, love begins to bloom between a coffee shop owner and a quiet carpenter.

    Bethany Gingerich runs a busy and successful coffee and donut stand at the Amish market where her three cousins have booths of their own. Outgoing and friendly, Bethany is thrilled that her shop is always full as her regular customers (and her cousins!) enjoy picking up their morning treats. Even though her business is doing well, she can’t help but feel something is missing in her life.

    Reserved carpenter Micah Zook 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. Although Bethany has a crush on quiet Micah, she fears that her bubbly personality irritates him. Micah, still grieving the loss of his fiancée, is just too shy to pursue Bethany . . . but he just can’t stop visiting the shop every week to see her warm and cheerful smile.

    When Micah and his grandfather don't show up 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. He needs a friend now more than ever, and Bethany may be just the kind of friend that God has provided for him.

    • Sweet, inspirational Amish romance
    • Full-length novel (85,000 words)
    • The third book in Amy Clipston’s Amish Marketplace series
      • Book 1: The Bake Shop
      • Book 2: The Farm Stand  
      • Book 3: The Coffee Corner
      • Book 4: The Jam and Jelly Nook
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan
    Release dateDec 1, 2020
    ISBN9780310356523
    The Coffee Corner
    Author

    Amy Clipston

    Amy Clipston is an award-winning bestselling author and has been writing for as long as she can remember. She's sold more than one million books, and her fiction writing "career" began in elementary school when she and a close friend wrote and shared silly stories. She has a degree in communications from Virginia Wesleyan University and is a member of the Authors Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Romance Writers of America. Amy works full-time for the City of Charlotte, NC, and lives in North Carolina with her husband, two sons, mother, and four spoiled rotten cats. Visit her online at AmyClipston.com; Facebook: @AmyClipstonBooks; Twitter: @AmyClipston; Instagram: @amy_clipston; BookBub: @AmyClipston.

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    • 5/5
      This is a very lovingly heartwarming story written with excellence!
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed The Coffee Corner. I had not read a book that shows Amish women as being in business for themselves. I liked that Amy was talkative and perky but I had trouble with her self doubt in ever being about to attract a man for marriage. Her mother and friends tried convince her that her future was bright but her experiences with marriageable men was very limited.Her love interest, Micha had more problems, he neve felt acceptance and appreciation from his father and noone ever joined his side arguments. He had fallen in love with a young Amish but she died quickly after her being diagnosed with Leukemia. Micha thought leaving his father's and refusing to be a dairy farmer would give him time to enjoy being with his grandfather and he always loved his grandfather's trade of making outdoor furniture.His grandfather's health deteriorated and he did not want to learn any new ways of increasing his sales for fear of disobeying the Orndung.But everything goes into chaos and confusion when his grandfather suddenly dies. Micha discovers that the business was much worse than he thought.I admired Amy's determination and fire. Micha really needed to be able to trust someone.Would like to read more of the Amish Marketplace Novels.
    • 4/5
      Good book. This is the third in the Amish Marketplace series, about four female cousins. Each one has a booth at the Marketplace where they sell their goods to Amish and non-Amish customers. Bethany runs The Coffee Corner, a coffee and donut shop with an ever-changing variety of flavored coffees. This is her story. Bethany is a cheerful young woman who makes all visitors to her booth feel welcome. She and her three cousins are very close and used to eat lunch together on the days they worked at the Marketplace. But two of those cousins, Christina and Salina, found boyfriends and married recently and haven't been as available for their visits. Bethany is happy for them but wonders if she'll ever find a love of her own. I liked Bethany a lot. Her kind heart shines through in everything she does. She also frequently frustrated me because she is so pessimistic about her appeal as a possible wife and mother. Micah and his grandfather, Enos, come to Bethany's booth every Saturday morning. Micah came to live with Enos to help his grandfather and also learn the carpentry business. He also wanted to get away from his father, who was constantly critical of Micah and his desire to be a carpenter rather than a farmer. His father's lack of sympathy over the death of Micah's fiancée was the final blow to Micah's relationship with his family. His father's attitude affected Micah's belief in himself, and his grief over his fiancée's death left him unwilling to risk his heart again. I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Bethany and Micah. Over the months that Micah visits the Coffee Corner, Bethany developed quite the crush on him. Lost in his grief, Micah remains oblivious to her for the longest time, reinforcing Bethany's belief in her lack of appeal. Unfortunately, once he does begin to notice her, his shyness and lack of confidence prevent him from doing anything about it. Bethany believes she'll have to settle for friendship, though her cousins encourage her to be more proactive. Just when things start to look up a little, a more brazen Amish woman makes a play for Micah. Sara Ann knows just what kind of sly digs will hurt Bethany, and she uses them to great effect. Meanwhile, Micah doesn't know how to handle Sara Ann's aggressiveness, complicating his growing interest in Bethany. Then tragedy strikes and Enos's death leaves Micah feeling adrift and alone. Besides their family relationship, Enos was Micah's best friend. Micah's grief overwhelms him; then, he discovers that their business was in serious financial trouble. I ached for Micah, who saw no way out of the mess other than selling everything and leaving. Meanwhile, Bethany seems to be the only person in the community who worries about Micah. I loved seeing her try to get him to open up to her, share his grief and worries, and ached for her when he pushed her away. When Micah's despair carries him down a destructive path, it is up to Bethany to find a way to bring him back. I loved the way she did it, enlisting the kind of help that would be hard to turn down. Once Micah sees hope for his future, he's more willing to offer Bethany his heart. Her happiness when she discovered he returned her feelings was a joy to see.
    • 5/5
      Bethany runs a coffee and donut booth at the marketplace. Close to her cousins, she has watched them get boyfriends, marry, and have babies. Though happy for them, she can’t help but wish for a boyfriend of her own. Micah and his grandfather frequent her booth, but even though Bethany has a crush on Micah, he doesn’t seem interested in her. Then a tragedy strikes Micah’s family, and when he is at the worst of his despair, Bethany and her family throw him a lifeline. But will he take it? This tale is well written, with witty characters, a meaningful plot, and good dialogue. The author illustrates that life’s path may be rocky at times, but with faith and friends, you won’t stumble and fall.
    • 4/5
      Bethany Gingerich has a successful business but she still suffers from many insecurities and they have become worse now that two of her cousins are married. Their close relationships have understandably changed because of their recent marriages and Bethany wanders if she will ever experience true personal happiness. The Saturday morning visits of two customers who come in to buy Bethany's delicious donuts and her special coffee blends soon become the bright spots in her week and it becomes apparent that there might be a mutual interest between her and Micah Zook. They are, however, two very different people. Can they overcome the many differences between them?Author Amy Clipston has given readers another intriguing glimpse of the Amish and Mennonite lifestyle in this third book in her Amish Marketplace series. I enjoyed catching up with the two couples who had found love in the first two books and I found myself rooting for Bethany and Micah to find happiness together. Micah is especially appealing but he has endured a lot of past hurts and he's never experienced deep family connections so Bethany's compassion appears to be just what he needs! Will their friendship develop into a sweet romance?Clipston never fails to inspire me and I love her positive reminders that God is always faithful. I also found myself drooling over her description of the different donuts and coffee blends in Bethany's shop and I wish that there was a Coffee Corner near me!I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. A favorable review was never required and no monetary compensation was given. These are my own thoughts.
    • 4/5
      "The Coffee Corner" continues the series about four cousins who manage booths at a market: a bakery, a farm stand, a coffee shop, and a jam and jelly shop. In this installment, Bethany's sunny personality and outgoing manner proves attractive to quiet Micah, who visits her coffee shop every Saturday with his grandfather. Bethany is interested in Micah, but unexpected tragedies and grief prove obstacles to their relationship. Themes in this novel include changing friendships, grief, business difficulties, family relationships, gossip, and alcohol abuse. The novel started off slowly and seemed predictable, but developed depth and interest as the story spun out. The characters are realistic yet flawed characters. The reader is reacquainted with Amish culture, traditions, and values. The Christian message is overt and an integral part of the story. This is a clean read, with no violence, intimacy, or strong language. While part of a series, the book can be read as a standalone. Discussion questions are included.I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
    • 4/5
      The Coffee Corner by Amy Clipston is the third book in the Amish Marketplace series. Each book in the series can be read on its own, but I recommend reading this charming series in order. I thought The Coffee Corner was well-written with developed, realistic characters. Bethany Gingerich runs The Coffee Corner at Bird-in-Hand Marketplace where her cousins also have stalls. Bethany is an attendant at the wedding of her cousin, Salina to Will Zimmerman. This is the second cousin to marry and Bethany wonders if God has someone special in mind for her. She is smitten with Micah Zook. Bethany looks forward to his visits to her stall each Saturday with his grandfather, Enos. They never get more than a few minutes to chat about superficial topics. Micah is attracted to Bethany, but he suffered a terrible loss that makes him reluctant to risk to his heart. When Micah’s grandfather dies, Micah is devastated. Enos was his mentor, work mate, and best friend. He needs help in dealing with his grief, and it appears that Bethany is the one to assist him. The Coffee Corner is a touching story. It is one that will tug on your heartstrings. I liked the side stories of Bethany dealing with confidence issues and Micah’s problems with his father. We also get to catch up with Leanna, Salina, and Christiana. I am eager to read Leanna’s story in The Jam and Jelly Nook. The Coffee Corner is a moving Amish tale about family, forgiveness, fitting in, second chances, and love.
    • 5/5
      I love this series and all of these characters. Bethany needed to learn that she could be loved. I did not want to put this book down and cannot wait to read the next book in the series. I love that all the main characters from the other books in the series are mentioned. I got some laughs and I cried a bit. I loved the lessons learned. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
    • 5/5
      This is the third time I have visited with this group of cousins, and this time it is cousin Bethany who is the focus. The others are back and we are updated on their lives and exciting events.If you have read the previous books, Bethany has the delicious coffee, flavors that sound like scrumptious desserts.Enter Micah and his grandfather Enos, who show up every Saturday for coffee and a donut, and it soon becomes apparent that Michal likes more than the coffee.Problems come, and it seems that these two will never be able to make a match. Will Micah leave the community? Sad happenings, but the love in this community will warm your heart.You don't want to miss this new installment in this delightful series! I received this book through Net Galley and Zondervan Publishing, and was not required to give a positive review.