The Sisters of Sugarcreek

The Sisters of Sugarcreek 

Paperback – ebook, hardcover

February 1, 2017

by Cathy Liggett  (Author)

Paperback: 400 pages

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

ISBN-13: 978-1496404893

One of Booklist’s Top 10 Inspirational Fiction for 2017

Many lives were changed the day a fire burned down Faith Community Church, devastating the small town of Sugarcreek, Ohio.

Now a young Amish widow, Lydia Gruber faces an uncertain future. Her husband, a craftsman and volunteer firefighter, always took care of everything, keeping her isolated from others in their community. Without anyone or any skills, how will she survive?

With the death of her beloved aunt Rose in the fire, single mom Jessica Holtz inherits Rose’s Knit One Quilt Too cottage. Though determined to keep the shop open in her aunt’s memory, she doesn’t know the first thing about knitting and quilting and begins to see her aunt’s dream slip through her fingers.

When Liz Cannon lost her dear friend Rose, she also lost her partner in the Secret Stitches Society―the name they gave themselves while delivering gifts of hope to troubled folks in the dark of night. Liz convinces Jessica to keep the anonymous society going, despite the younger women’s inadequacy with knitting and sewing needles. But soon Liz has problems of her own as the life she has rebuilt for herself begins to crumble again.

When Liz and Jessica choose Lydia for their first mission, the three women cross paths and form an unlikely friendship in the aftermath of tragedy. As they walk together through triumph and heartbreak―through grief and new chances at love―they begin to discover that with friends by your side, a stitch of hope can be found anywhere.

Marilyn's Thoughts:  

The Sisters of Sugarcreek is a lovely story with three women coming together with their own issues and grief. The characters were three dimensional with true to life issues. The interwoven message of faith, God's love, second chances and new beginnings kept the pages turning. The warmth and support of the community and friends brought inspiration how a small town will reach out in the time of need. This is the first book I've read by Liggett but it will not be my last.