The Cherished Quilt Book Review

I started this book right after finishing the last book in the series and the story continued without interruption.  I love the way the story follows a different sister but all of the previous stories are tied in with mention to the past books.  The Cherished Quilt (An Amish Heirloom Novel) by Amy Clipston is a great continuation of a wonderful series.

Tragedy tore Christopher’s world apart. But Emily believes there are enough pieces left behind to stitch together a beautiful new beginning. Emily Fisher is eager to meet the new employee at her father’s shop in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. But when Christopher Hostettler arrives, his cold demeanor freezes her attempts at building a friendship.  Longing for a fresh start, Christopher travels from Ohio to Bird-in-Hand. Christopher’s heart is still wounded from memories of home, and making new friends is the last thing on his mind—he knows the pain that comes with losing those you love. When Emily is kind to him, he tries to remain distant, but he soon finds himself stealing glances at her throughout the day.  When Christopher shares his tragic reasons for leaving home, Emily decides to make a quilt for him as a gesture of their friendship. The two are quickly falling in love when a family emergency calls Christopher back to Ohio without warning.  Emily finishes the quilt, in spite of her pain. But when Christopher receives it, will he have the courage to follow his heart?

Another amazing story with Emily being the sister in the story this time after her older two sisters were the lead characters in the previous books.  It was a nice change to get to know this sister and all the things that she did for her other sisters.  They both said that she was instrumental in getting them together with there husbands and that she never put herself first.  She was now helping Chris to settle into the small town and make sure that he knew that he was valued there.  They immediately had a connection to each other that was easy to see each time they got together.  Emily is trying to help Chris get over his tragic past and help him to feel better and more valued.  You have to pick up the book to find out all the little ways that she does this but I know that you will be as touched as Chris was by her generous heart.  I hope that you pick up this book and read it to enjoy it as much as I have.