Published: Kensington
Date: 30th August 2022
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
THE SECRET WISH * Jodi Thomas
The little town of While-a-Way, Texas, may as well be named Last Chance as far as Avery Cleveland is concerned. Running her late great-grandmother’s quilt shop is the only way to build back her life after losing her dancing career. But local sheriff Daniel Solis is stunned by Avery’s beauty and spirit—and hopes to show her how to stitch brand-new dreams together . . .
WISH UPON A WEDDING * Lori Wilde
Ellie Winter’s sister is holding a quilting bee as her bachelorette party, creating a memory quilt for their grandmother. If only the event weren’t happening at the ranch where Ellie spent childhood summers, now owned by the man she can’t forget. Four days surely isn’t enough time to fall in love again . . . but what about four long, hot, summer nights?
WHEN YOU WISH UPON A QUILT * Patience Griffin
Paige Holiday’s last visit to the International Quilt Festival in Houston ended in heartbreak. It seems like all the women in her family are unlucky in love. So at this year’s festival, Paige is focused solely on business, until a gorgeous cowboy crosses her path, ready to turn her life—and her luck—around . . .
MY THOUGHTS
The Secret Wish by Jodi Thomas has all her trademark story ways. Texas, sheriffs, small dusty towns and a young woman in search of a new start. And I loved that she’s taking up the call from her great grandma to reopen and old broken down quilt store, plus keep her love of ballet. It’s a heart warming, romantic fun read. It has plenty of action and humor in it, and a just beautiful ending.
Wish Upon a Wedding by Lori Wilde brings Ellie and Dalton back together after a number of years. They did love each other but for unknown reasons Dalton sent Ellie on her way. Now they have the opportunity to reconnect as Ellie and her sister and wedding party get together to make a quilt top for their Grandmother who has early alzheimers. Here at the ranch Ellie learns what is really important in life and her choices then match that. A romantic story.
When You Wish Upon a Quilt was a story I enjoyed because it involved Quilt Market and Quilt Festival and a young woman with hopes of becoming a fabric designer. Of course there is a handsome cowboy, a very cautious sister of the cowboy and an ex girlfriend. It all adds to the story and I found myself sitting down and reading this one right through in one sitting.
As they are all novellas there is insta love, there isn’t so long to develop the relationship so a reader just has to go with it! And I did and they were all very readable. I will add that the quilt factor in each of them was a much appreciated bonus.
I’ve tried novellas but they’re tough for me. I’m definitely more of a fan of stories that are developed. But you make these sound like they should be given a try. 😀
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I am not a fan of novellas generally and usually avoid them. I think the quilting in these drew me in!
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Ohh novellas! Id like that
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All three of these authors are on my TBR and I love that they’re all connected by quilting.
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Love her books and it’s been a while. Great review(s) xo
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I may have to read When You Wish Upon a Quilt since I used to live near Houston and attended the quilt festival in 2012! I didn’t meet any cowboys there though. 😉
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Oh Linda that is so interesting. Going to a big quilt festival like that would be such an experience.
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There’s nothing to turn a girl’s head like a handsome cowboy! Great review Kathryn. ❤📚
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Kathryn, This sounds like a book that Emilie Richards and most of her readers group would love. Judy Zell
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Indeed they would Judy.
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Sounds like a great set of stories! I love the book cover, too.
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What a great set of books. As a quilter this is a must read on my list.
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