About Quilts of Love: Quilts tell stories of love and loss, hope and faith, tradition and new beginnings. The Quilts of Love series
focuses on the women who quilted all of these things into their family
histories. A new book releases each month and features contemporary and
historical romances as well as women's fiction and the occasional light
mystery. You will be drawn into the endearing characters of this series
and be touched by their stories.
About the book:
A getaway on a charming island may be just what Alyssa needs---if only she can let go of her past.
When Alyssa Denham, a single career woman, wins a fun getaway for two on Mackinac Island where her grandmother lives, she gives her carefree best friend a call. Together, they tour the old shops and hidden treasures of the quaint island while helping Alyssa's grandmother piece together an heirloom quilt. Their quest gains them entrance into the homes of many longtime residents of the island, parts of the city that are otherwise off limits to tourists.
As the quilt's story takes shape, Alyssa gains amazing insight into her grandmother's life . . . and attracts the attention of the handsome Scott Whitman, an island resident in charge of hotel transportation. Will memories of her past keep Alyssa from letting go? Or will the quest to piece together the heirloom quilt restore Alyssa's fractured heart---and bring healing to her entire family?
When Alyssa Denham, a single career woman, wins a fun getaway for two on Mackinac Island where her grandmother lives, she gives her carefree best friend a call. Together, they tour the old shops and hidden treasures of the quaint island while helping Alyssa's grandmother piece together an heirloom quilt. Their quest gains them entrance into the homes of many longtime residents of the island, parts of the city that are otherwise off limits to tourists.
As the quilt's story takes shape, Alyssa gains amazing insight into her grandmother's life . . . and attracts the attention of the handsome Scott Whitman, an island resident in charge of hotel transportation. Will memories of her past keep Alyssa from letting go? Or will the quest to piece together the heirloom quilt restore Alyssa's fractured heart---and bring healing to her entire family?
Learn more about this book and the series at the Quilts of Love website.
My review: This was an interesting story set in a gorgeous location I'd love to visit! I liked the characters, but didn't feel much of a connection with them. They just didn't feel very real to me. The descriptions were wonderful and I felt like I could easily picture each scene described. The author also did a good job of keeping my interest in the story because I wanted to find out why Alyssa hadn't been back to the island and also why her grandmother wanted her to collect the quilt pieces rather than doing it herself. There wasn't much to the spiritual message, with mainly church attendance and a few comments from the grandmother. Sometimes the conversation felt a bit stilted and other times it could be pretty amusing. A couple things were left hanging at the end and I would have liked to see some wrap-up of those. The romance was cute and I liked the references to the movie, Somewhere in Time, which was filmed on the island. You might like it if you like romance and quilting!
I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review.
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About the Author:
Amber Stockton is an award-winning author, a national speaker, and a direct-sales brand partner with Nerium International. She lives with her husband and fellow author, Stuart Vaughn Stockton, in Colorado. They have a daughter and a son, and an Aussie/retriever mix named Roxie. Three of her novels have won annual reader's choice awards.
Don’t miss this month’s Quilts of Love book, A Grand Design by Amber Stockton. Who hasn't struggled to let painful memories go and move into God's healing? You’ll be sure to love this heartfelt and encouraging tale set on historic Mackinac Island.
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- Hidden in the Stars by Robin Caroll
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