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More Than Friendship
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Love is worth every challenge.
Woven deeply into the Amish community of Wells Landing, Oklahoma, a women’s quilting circle is a place to share everything from recipes to hopes and dreams, especially when love is in the air...
The youngest member of the quilting circle, Clara Rose Yutzy has her whole life ahead of her. And it’s just beginning, with plans for a wedding to ...more
Woven deeply into the Amish community of Wells Landing, Oklahoma, a women’s quilting circle is a place to share everything from recipes to hopes and dreams, especially when love is in the air...
The youngest member of the quilting circle, Clara Rose Yutzy has her whole life ahead of her. And it’s just beginning, with plans for a wedding to ...more
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More Than Friendship
Amy Lillard
MORE THAN FRIENDSHIP is the first book in the Wells Landing Quilting Circle series. Wells Landing Oklahoma is a quiet and peaceful small town and it is where we find Clara Rose preparing to marry Thomas Lapp. The only problem is that her very best friend, Obie keeps telling her she can't marry Thomas. He can't give her a reason why, but insists it will be the biggest mistake of her life. She goes to her Grandmother for advice but she is speaking in riddles as well. ...more
Amy Lillard
MORE THAN FRIENDSHIP is the first book in the Wells Landing Quilting Circle series. Wells Landing Oklahoma is a quiet and peaceful small town and it is where we find Clara Rose preparing to marry Thomas Lapp. The only problem is that her very best friend, Obie keeps telling her she can't marry Thomas. He can't give her a reason why, but insists it will be the biggest mistake of her life. She goes to her Grandmother for advice but she is speaking in riddles as well. ...more
I so enjoyed this sweet novella! Just as with other stories that I have read by this author, More Than Friendship flowed so smoothly and kept me turning pages quickly to see what happened next.
The reader views things from Clara’s perspective. I found that this worked very well for the story. It helped to really enhance the feeling of confusion about the decision that Clara must make.
Sweet Clara. She had such ideas for what marriage was supposed to be and thought she knew who God had sent for her ...more
The reader views things from Clara’s perspective. I found that this worked very well for the story. It helped to really enhance the feeling of confusion about the decision that Clara must make.
Sweet Clara. She had such ideas for what marriage was supposed to be and thought she knew who God had sent for her ...more
"You can't marry Thomas Lapp," he said again,
as if those simple words explained it all.
"Why not?" Clara Rose shot back.
Her words echoed in the alcove of trees where they stood.
He shook his head and took her hands into his.
"I have a bad feeling about this. Just don't marry him, Clara Rose. Promise me."
Amy Lillard has written a quick-to-read fun and sweet novella to accompany the Wells Landing series, but the best part is learning more about quilting circles as the Amish ladies do their bes ...more
as if those simple words explained it all.
"Why not?" Clara Rose shot back.
Her words echoed in the alcove of trees where they stood.
He shook his head and took her hands into his.
"I have a bad feeling about this. Just don't marry him, Clara Rose. Promise me."
Amy Lillard has written a quick-to-read fun and sweet novella to accompany the Wells Landing series, but the best part is learning more about quilting circles as the Amish ladies do their bes ...more
My Review
More than Friendship
By Amy Lillard
I just love Amy's books. If you haven't read any of her books pick this one up and I just know you will jump right in there and want more. Her book leave you wanting more. Wonderful well written characters that you will just fall in love with and want to make a part of your family!! You will want to stay with this book keeps you turning the pages.
Love story between friends! Growing up together Clara and Thomas are pretty much expected to marry. Clara f ...more
More than Friendship
By Amy Lillard
I just love Amy's books. If you haven't read any of her books pick this one up and I just know you will jump right in there and want more. Her book leave you wanting more. Wonderful well written characters that you will just fall in love with and want to make a part of your family!! You will want to stay with this book keeps you turning the pages.
Love story between friends! Growing up together Clara and Thomas are pretty much expected to marry. Clara f ...more
I enjoyed this quick read from Amy Lillard. It was fun to go back for a quick visit with the folks of Wells Landing, Oklahoma.
This novella has everything I expect from an Amy Lillard story. Characters I like, a good story, and wonderful descriptions made me feel as if I were part of the story. This story was easy to get interested in and moved at a quick pace; keeping me turning the pages as quickly as possible.
If you're looking for a good yet quick read then grab your favorite beverage and this ...more
This novella has everything I expect from an Amy Lillard story. Characters I like, a good story, and wonderful descriptions made me feel as if I were part of the story. This story was easy to get interested in and moved at a quick pace; keeping me turning the pages as quickly as possible.
If you're looking for a good yet quick read then grab your favorite beverage and this ...more
More Than Friendship is a heartwarming and most delightful novella from Amy Lillard with her Wells Landing setting. I was in the moment with the quilting circle ladies and Clara Rose Yutzy, the youngest member of the group. After all, she was getting married to Thomas Lapp in a few weeks. During the refreshment time for the quilting ladies, Obidiah Brennaman came to see Clara Rose. He was determined he had to speak to her privately and would take her home while they talk.
Clara Rose and Obie had ...more
Clara Rose and Obie had ...more
Amy Lillard has written another Amish love story from her Amish community of Wells Landing, Oklahoma. Here we are attending an Amish quilting circle of widows, a few married, and of courting age. An Amish quilting circle is the next thing to the Amish grapevine, but an Amish quilting circle is also for sharing, family information, recipes, tips, and advice, all done while quilting.
In "More Than Friendship," we meet the youngest quilter Clara Rose Yutzy, who is the only Amish girl in her communit ...more
In "More Than Friendship," we meet the youngest quilter Clara Rose Yutzy, who is the only Amish girl in her communit ...more
I really enjoy reading Amy Lillard's Amish novels and novellas. As she has mentioned in the above paragraph, "More Than Friendship- The Quilting Circle #1 is a spin off of the ladies in the sewing circle mentioned in the "Wells Landing Series".
Here is a quote from the book and since it sums up the entire novella, I am going to include it in this review as it isn't a spoiler alert, "This was supposed to be the happiest time of her life, and yet every night she prayed for peace and understanding ...more
Here is a quote from the book and since it sums up the entire novella, I am going to include it in this review as it isn't a spoiler alert, "This was supposed to be the happiest time of her life, and yet every night she prayed for peace and understanding ...more
In More Than a Friend, Amy Lillard brings us back to Wells Landing, Oklahoma, where she introduces us to some new characters while reconnecting us with others. One of the new characters is Clara Rose Yutzy, a young woman who is soon to marry Thomas Lapp. Clara is excited about her upcoming wedding until her best friend, Obidiah Brennaman, tells her he has a bad feeling about it. This announcement doesn’t sit well with Clara, and she can’t understand why Obie would say such a thing. Obie offers n
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More than Friendship is a quick novella written to accompany the Wells Landing series. I have only read a couple of the books in the series, but it was easy to read this novella as a stand alone. I plan to return to Wells Landing and read the remainder of the books.
Clara Rose Yutzy is engaged to her best friend Thomas Lapp. However, her real best friend since childhood begins to question if Thomas is the right man for Clara. Obie doesn't feel that Thomas is right for Clara but cannot give her an ...more
Clara Rose Yutzy is engaged to her best friend Thomas Lapp. However, her real best friend since childhood begins to question if Thomas is the right man for Clara. Obie doesn't feel that Thomas is right for Clara but cannot give her an ...more
I just finished reading this very enjoyable novella by Amy Lillard. She is an excellent author and I have enjoyed all the books that I have read of hers. Although this one was of a shorter length it seemed to me that the characters were well developed and that the story flowed at a good speed.
Clara Rose was looking forward to her upcoming marriage to Thomas Lapp. There was only one thing standing in her way, her best friend, Obie. Obie and Clara had been best friends forever. So why would he now ...more
Clara Rose was looking forward to her upcoming marriage to Thomas Lapp. There was only one thing standing in her way, her best friend, Obie. Obie and Clara had been best friends forever. So why would he now ...more
Amy Lillard has brought us back to Wells Landing, Oklahoma and there is soon to be a wedding of Clara Rose Yutzy and Thomas Lapp. You will feel the magic in the air, and see the hopes and dreams of this young couple.
All of a sudden at the quilting circle meeting the unthinkable happens when a friend shows up and upsets the Clara Rose, by stating that they have a bad feeling about her marrying Thomas. Can you imagine the thoughts that would go through your mind? Is he seeing someone else, hanging ...more
All of a sudden at the quilting circle meeting the unthinkable happens when a friend shows up and upsets the Clara Rose, by stating that they have a bad feeling about her marrying Thomas. Can you imagine the thoughts that would go through your mind? Is he seeing someone else, hanging ...more
Amy Lillard takes us back to the Amish country with this Christian Romance book, More Than Friendship. I loved feeling apart of the Amish quilting bee as the woman expressed their deepest feelings and hardships. Scenes played out in my mind with her wonderful descriptions from the horses to the countryside.
My favorite character was Obidiah who decided to make it known he wanted more than just friendship with Clara Rose. Even though it might be too late he was determined to change her mind.
This b ...more
My favorite character was Obidiah who decided to make it known he wanted more than just friendship with Clara Rose. Even though it might be too late he was determined to change her mind.
This b ...more
More Than Friendship is a sweet novella by Amy Lillard. Clara Rose Yutsy is marrying Thomas and is so looking forward to the wedding. Suddenly, out of a clear blue sky, her best friend Obie tells her she can’t marry Thomas because he has a bad feeling. Thinking he’s worried their friendship will change after she is married, she tries to find out why he feels that way and change his mind. Things do change, which is worrying Clara Rose, she feels like she has to choose between her fiancé and her b
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More Than Friendship by Amy Lillard is a nice, short story. Clara Rose Yutzy has agreed to marry Thomas. Her wedding is in six weeks. But her best friend Obie (Obadiah Brenneman) asks her not to marry him. Obie tells her that he has a bad feeling, but will not give her more details. Obie is in love with Clara Rose, but Clara Rose needs to discover this for herself. Will Clara Rose go ahead with her wedding and marry Thomas?
More Than Friendship was enjoyable to read. It is well-written and easy ...more
More Than Friendship was enjoyable to read. It is well-written and easy ...more
While I enjoyed the story for the close family relationships that are often present in Amish fiction, I felt that there were times the story could have resolved sooner- Obie was never very clear in why he didn't want Clara Rose marrying Thomas- he just simply continued saying "he had a bad feeling". However, I did enjoy all the conversations the ladies shared during their quilting circle, and also the exchanges between her and her grandmother. It reminded me of the very close and special relatio
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Clara Rose is just months away from marrying her beau, Thomas Lapp but all of a sudden her best friend, Obidiah Brennaman, tells her she cannot marry Thomas. When Clara Rose ask why Obie cannot tell her the true answer. What will Clara Rose do? Will she chose to follow her heart and choose Thomas or will she choose the person she has known forever as her best friend?
This was such a great book! It was the kind of book you don't want to put down. If you like Amish stories then this is one that you ...more
This was such a great book! It was the kind of book you don't want to put down. If you like Amish stories then this is one that you ...more
Clara Rose is torn between her fiancee and best friend when her best friend, Obie tells her she cannot marry her fiancee, Thomas. I could not put the book down. I had to find out if she married Thomas, or did Sherbrooke Obie. I received an ebook from Netgalley.
Love is........
Hard to understand sometimes. You believe one way , this man is for me, but maybe you've missed the one person right close to you! God does work in mysterious ways. Loved Oboe and Clara Rose story.
Can't wait to read Sadie' s story soon! ...more
Hard to understand sometimes. You believe one way , this man is for me, but maybe you've missed the one person right close to you! God does work in mysterious ways. Loved Oboe and Clara Rose story.
Can't wait to read Sadie' s story soon! ...more
More Than Friendship is a pretty good short story. I had it read in no time. Looking forward to more by this author.
4 stars.
4 stars.
More than friendsip
What a refreshing novella about friendship and love. Amy Lillard takes us back to Wells Landing to learn Love and Friendship are the key to happiness.
What a refreshing novella about friendship and love. Amy Lillard takes us back to Wells Landing to learn Love and Friendship are the key to happiness.
2.5 stars.
This one is a sweet and naive take about friends and lovers. I appreciate the sweetness and some lovely messages, yet the silliness of the grown-up people here is too much for me to take it seriously.
This one is a sweet and naive take about friends and lovers. I appreciate the sweetness and some lovely messages, yet the silliness of the grown-up people here is too much for me to take it seriously.
This is probably the shortest book that I've had from Netgalley - thanks to the publishers, Kensington Books for providing a pre-publication copy for review.
The book centres on the life and loves of Clara Rose, and opens as she is attending a quilting bee with other female members of her Amish community, just six weeks before she is set to marry her fiancé, Thomas. Her best friend since schooldays, Obe, is desperate for Clara Rose not to go ahead with the wedding, but the only reason he will gi ...more
The book centres on the life and loves of Clara Rose, and opens as she is attending a quilting bee with other female members of her Amish community, just six weeks before she is set to marry her fiancé, Thomas. Her best friend since schooldays, Obe, is desperate for Clara Rose not to go ahead with the wedding, but the only reason he will gi ...more
An enjoyable and quick read that once again immerses us in Wells Landing with the Amish families we've come to love through the Wells Landing books. The book was fast paced at only eighty-five pages and tugged at my heartstrings since Clara Rose was marrying Thomas without any real feelings for him.
More Than Friendship is an appropriate title since it alludes that Clara Rose and Obie are more than best friends or are they? They definitely have a problem communicating about feelings and he defini ...more
More Than Friendship is an appropriate title since it alludes that Clara Rose and Obie are more than best friends or are they? They definitely have a problem communicating about feelings and he defini ...more
I love this author soooo much!! She's a fantastic writer and loves putting her characters through life changing events to show us that not all seems like it should be.
I love reading her books too because her characters are flawed just like we are in real life.
I enjoyed this too because the main character Clara is not too fond of life changing events ( sorry not really the word I was looking for) and that sense I feel that she is like me in a lot of ways.
Clara is a sweetheart and quiet. I felt l ...more
I love reading her books too because her characters are flawed just like we are in real life.
I enjoyed this too because the main character Clara is not too fond of life changing events ( sorry not really the word I was looking for) and that sense I feel that she is like me in a lot of ways.
Clara is a sweetheart and quiet. I felt l ...more
The book title says it all
Two friends in denial about love and they still find their way to each other. An easy read and very enjoyable
Two friends in denial about love and they still find their way to each other. An easy read and very enjoyable
BOOK # 1 OF 3 BOOK SERIES
Sweet Amish romance... clean and focused on the emotional rollercoaster of love, marriage and when your best friend becomes more than that...
cute novella with some quilting mentions.
cute novella with some quilting mentions.
More Than a Friendship is the second book written by Amy Lillard in her Quilting Circle Novella A series. I enjoyed this book very much. I loved the character Clara Rose because she was a strong, loving, and steadfast young lady. She had made a promise to marry Thomas but her lifelong best friend, Obie, declares his love for her only days before her marriage. Sticking by her faithful promise Clara Rose turns Obie away.
This starts a journey full of love and regrets but how does it all turnout? W ...more
This starts a journey full of love and regrets but how does it all turnout? W ...more
Clara always thought God sent Thomas to be her husband. She has been looking forward to their wedding day. Obie her best friend tries to tell her she is making a mistake in marrying Thomas but won't say why. Clara doesn't love Obie like she thinks a wife should but could she be wrong? Can Clara remain best friends with Obie after she marries Thomas?
The author leaves you wanting more after you finish. Love and friendship go hand in hand and she doesn't disappoint the reader. You will not want to ...more
The author leaves you wanting more after you finish. Love and friendship go hand in hand and she doesn't disappoint the reader. You will not want to ...more
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