Written by: Tracy Fredrychowski, Mindy Steele, Rachel J. Good, and Jennifer Beckstrand
Publication Date: 10.14.24
Published by The Tracer Group, LLC
Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish Fiction, Christmas
4 Stars!
Love Beneath the Pine by Tracy Fredrychowski is one of four sweet, romantic novellas featured in An Amish Christmas Table, alongside stories by Mindy Steele, Rachel J. Good, and Jennifer Beckstrand. This novella took me right into the heart of Amish life with its cozy setting and warm characters. Hannah Schrock is knee-deep in baking orders, caring for her grandmother, and, honestly, just trying to keep her head above water as Christmas approaches. Enter Isaac Kauffman, the quiet and steady presence who’s been silently loving her for years, even if she’s too busy to notice.
Isaac has quietly pined away for Hannah for years, standing by her side as she bustles through life without ever truly seeing him. But this Christmas, something shifts—Hannah is finally starting to notice him, really notice him. Isaac’s discovery of an old, forgotten table in the barn perfectly reflects their relationship. Instead of pushing his feelings, he pours his heart into restoring the antique piece, patiently uncovering its secrets and hidden history. I could almost smell the sawdust as he carefully brought the table back to life, and it felt like a beautiful mirror of his slow, steady, and quiet love for Hannah, which is now being revealed in its full, heartwarming depth.
Fredrychowski’s writing captures the small, meaningful moments that often go unnoticed in the rush of the season. It’s not about grand, sweeping gestures here—it’s the quiet acts of service, the shared moments over kitchen counters, and the restoration of both the table and, slowly, hearts. The whole thing felt like a gentle reminder that love often shows up in unexpected places and in God’s timing.
If you’re craving a feel-good, faith-filled Christmas novella that’ll leave you smiling and maybe a little misty-eyed, Love Beneath the Pine is definitely one to pick up. And with three other heartwarming stories from Steele, Good, and Beckstrand in this collection, your Christmas reading list just got a lot cozier.
I received a digital ARC of An Amish Christmas Table from the author of Love Beneath the Pine, Tracy Fredrychowski. I am not required to write a positive review in any way or for any reason. My honest and unbiased opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing style, the pacing, and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
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